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Odds And Ends: International Signings, Lo Duca, Ichiro, ChiSox

By Joe Pawlikowski [July 2, 2008 at 12:05pm CST]

Here's a list of loose links (sink ships) from today:

The A's officially inked Michel Inoa for $4.25MM.
Corey Brock of MLB.com has a piece on the Padres' international signings. More here from the man himself, Paul DePodesta.
The Marlins are still looking for a catcher, and one of their former guys might be available. That would be Paul Lo Duca. With the Nats out of it, could they swap Lo Duca within the division? And would they assume part of Lo Duca's remaining salary? Keep in mind that MLB.com's Joe Frisaro said yesterday that the Marlins were "not serious" about Lo Duca.
Ozzie Guillen is completely content with the current White Sox team. Other than an underperforming and injured Paul Konerko, they're looking solid.
Sam Mellinger goes over the Royals trade options. It's full of the usual suspects: Mark Grundielanek and Ron Mahay. He also mentions Esteban German, who in the past might have intrigued teams as a solid utility player, but who has dropped off considerably in 2008.
The best way to rebuild the Mariners? Trade Ichiro, says Scott Miller.

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This is not really on topic completely, but does anyone know if the Pirates would be up for trading Jack Wilson? They seem to have come to their senses about competing for the playoffs this year but I know they love Wilson. But they should really be trading veterans. I ask because if Rafael Furcal is going to be out longer, as he may now it appears, the Dodgers are going to want a better SS option B than they currently have. If the Pirates ate a bit of his salary, and the Dodgers traded them a good prospect, could that happen? Any rumors out there...?

Posted by: Craig Phillips | July 02, 2008 at 12:30 PM

I would trade Hernandez before I trade Ichiro. Absolutely massive haul, the kind you can build half your team off of. I know that probably won't happen but it's a cool idea. Ichiro brings in too much revenue and the fan base would be alienated if he left; he also has a limited NTC.

Posted by: gogopalehose | July 02, 2008 at 02:35 PM

"Trade Ichiro"

Make it stop.

Posted by: ArodSucksAtLife | July 02, 2008 at 02:47 PM

Can someone please tell me why anyone still thinks that Paul LoDuca is a valuable player? .228/.307/.291 ... I mean, I know Matt Treanor sucks, but seriously, come on now.

Posted by: MikeMeyer | July 02, 2008 at 02:58 PM

As a marlins fan I would be really disappointed if they got LoDuca instead of cashing in on the Seattle fire sale by picking up Johjima.

Posted by: DocBot | July 02, 2008 at 07:58 PM

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