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Gammons' Latest: Murton, Nady, Wilder

By Tim Dierkes [July 1, 2008 at 12:06pm CST]

Rumory goodness from Peter Gammons' latest blog post, aside from the Sabathia and Cubs stuff.

The Rays are focused on a right-handed hitter. Matt Murton and Xavier Nady are on the radar.
As you know, the White Sox fired scouting director Dave Wilder and two scouts for violations of the team's scouting and signing procedures in Latin America. At the time, the Chicago Tribune said the investigation involved skimming and was limited to the Sox. However, Gammons says Wilder is telling investigators about other teams.
Gammons agrees with Scott Merkin of MLB.com - the White Sox will not be active in the trade market.

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I don't see any position the White Sox can upgrade. Yes, they need a leadoff hitter but where will he play. If they aquire a Coco Crisp or Willy Tavarez, where will Konerko play when he gets back.

Posted by: Joe | July 01, 2008 at 12:26 PM

“Gammons agrees with Scott Merkin of MLB.com - the White Sox will not be active in the trade market.”

They probably don’t have to, we know from history that the Twins wont add anyone and the Tigers have some ground to catch up still while seeing injuries continue to creep in. The division will come down to the team which can stay healthy down the stretch, if the Sox feel they are that team then pointless to make a move when there isnt a blaring move to be made…

With that said though, as an outsider I would suggest they get at least some pitching because the rotation most likely wont keep this up, and the BP is on a pace to be completely overworked by the end of August. Wont have to be huge moves, just a reinforcement or two…

Posted by: darkstar1661 | July 01, 2008 at 12:28 PM

I gotta ask... if Nady goes to the Rays, who could we get in return? You know Neil Huntington is going to ask for a top flight pitching prospect.

Posted by: Schnoah | July 01, 2008 at 12:44 PM

I could easily see the Rays create a package revolving around Edwin Jackson for Nady.

Posted by: goose102977 | July 01, 2008 at 12:52 PM

Ken Rosenthal was just on WEEI Boston and said he expects a Sabathia trade in the next 2 weeks.

Posted by: Kramerica Industries | July 01, 2008 at 12:59 PM

"I could easily see the Rays create a package revolving around Edwin Jackson for Nady."

I am not sure Huntington would do that, i think he will want a legit young prospect. Especially knowing we dont HAVE to trade Nady and Bay it gives us leverage.

Posted by: Schnoah | July 01, 2008 at 01:07 PM

Bucs fans: what would it take for the Braves to make a play for Nady? That would be my preferred hitter to pursue.

PS: When will your team stop sucking? Just ballpark it.

Posted by: Land-Man | July 01, 2008 at 01:11 PM

The Braves would probably need to give up a pretty good prospect. Maybe more than that. Something like Hanson and Lillbridge.

Posted by: 82 | July 01, 2008 at 01:15 PM

Hampton and Lillibridge it is. Sign the deal.

Posted by: Land-Man | July 01, 2008 at 02:24 PM

Darkstar, an overworked White Sox bullpen? Due to the success of their starters, they have actually logged the second fewest innings of any bullpen in the league.

Posted by: jackbauer1982 | July 01, 2008 at 04:49 PM

Any chance of Jason Heyward being moved? Talk about a perfect fit for the Pirates.

Posted by: DSteckel | July 01, 2008 at 08:43 PM

Cubs wont trade Murton, UNLESS he is in a package for a SP...(CC/A.J./HArden)

Posted by: cubs land | July 01, 2008 at 10:38 PM

"Any chance of Jason Heyward being moved? Talk about a perfect fit for the Pirates."

Yes, he is... and that would prolly be Bay more than Nady... though if Nady for Heyward straight up gets it done... sign me up!

Posted by: Schnoah | July 01, 2008 at 11:12 PM

Schnoah, I am a Pirates fan myself, and I completely agree with you. If I'm offered a deal for Xavier Nady with Jason Heyward included, I'd take it without blinking. That could create a possibly unbelievable future lineup for the Pirates:

C-Doumit
1B-Walker
2B-Sanchez
3B-Alvarez
SS-Wilson/D'Aurnaud/Mercer
LF-McLouth
CF-McCutchen
RF-Heyward

That's a division-winning lineup. Now for some half decent pitching.

Posted by: DSteckel | July 01, 2008 at 11:33 PM

jake,

All of them were on pace for career highs in innings out of the pen, and where I am surprised to see their innings have been fairly limited the last week or two, they are still going to be pushing it ~ esp if/when the rotation starts experiencing problems.

Posted by: darkstar1661 | July 02, 2008 at 12:21 AM

No way the Braves move Hanson or Heyward. Those two guys are future stars in Atlanta. You can have Lilli back though (he's blocked by Escobar for like, 4+ more years), and Nady would be a great pickup for Atlanta.

Posted by: FineHamAbounds | July 02, 2008 at 08:56 AM

"No way the Braves move Hanson or Heyward. Those two guys are future stars in Atlanta. You can have Lilli back though (he's blocked by Escobar for like, 4+ more years), and Nady would be a great pickup for Atlanta."

You gotta give something to get something.

Posted by: DSteckel | July 02, 2008 at 09:57 AM

Hanson is not untouchable. He profiles as a middle of the rotation starter at best. The only reason he has all of this hype is because he threw a no hitter.

Posted by: 82 | July 02, 2008 at 03:05 PM

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