Rosenthal's Latest: Tejada, Laird, Renteria, Sherrill

From what I've heard from Reds fans they'd be open to bringing in Teagarden for Bailey.

They believe that Salty's future is not behind the plate and that Laird isn't that much of a step up from what is already there.

I'm surprised that the Angels wouldn't trade Aybar or Izturis to land Sherrill. Hell, add a low ball prospect.

Granted they don't necessary need bullpen help... it's about the rings and adding him would definitely put them over the edge.

I think that Laird is our best trading piece. I think everyone that wants to give up on Salty needs to realize that he is the youngest of the four catchers that we have. He's only 22, it takes a while to become a major league hitter.

Will Gerald Laird really get a major league ready starting pitcher? I think the Rangers would have to sweeten the deal with a Blalock, Padilla, or even CJ Wilson.

Angels said no about Izturis? I find that hard to believe.

I would trade Izturis in a heart-beat for Sherrill. Make me feel much bette having a few options in the bullpen when Frankie walks after this year.

i think laird could easily warrant a major league ready pitcher. i'm pretty sure he is under control for at least next year if not more, he is having an up year this year in offense hitting .300+ but he'll consistently hit probably around the .280 mark, but his defense and the way he can handle a pitching staff are his selling points. obviously he hasnt had much to work with in texas, but with a strong rotation, laird could do some great things behind the plate.

i also agree with txrangers22, in that the rangers should consider trading one of their catchers in a major package to acquire a frontline pitcher, rather than acquire a bunch of 3/4 projectable starters. halladay would be great in texas, sinker-baller who eats innings and doesn't have to rely on our risky bullpen. i would love peavy, but i dont think the padres will dump him in the rebuilding process. he'll keep fans at petco.

F*ck a lefty reliever I'm not going to pay a kings ransome for Sherrill or Fuentes when we probally aren't going to win this year anyway. Stay the course and keep our prospects and build for next year.

I'm excited about possibily bring Renteria back. He made a HUGE mistake chasing the money in Boston instead fo resigning with us in the first place. In a weak SS market next year he is the best fit. Would he take a 2 yr @ $12-14 million deal? That is about as much as I would give him.

I have difficulty believing the O's would swap Sherrill for Izturis. Even Aybar seems...light.

Frankly, I think McPhail's desire to nab a SS in a Sherrill swap is proving severely limiting. Just get the best player(s)/prospect(s) you can, regardless of position! Also, it shows what happens when you wait too long. I'd bet Milwaukee would've been much more likely to deal Escobar for Sherrill BEFORE the Sabathia deal. As much as I appreciate what McPhail did over the winter, he DOES seem to drag his heels a bit much for my taste. Billy Beane strikes while the iron is hot; McPhail wonders if it's going to get hotter until it has cooled off.

How 'bout calling up the Rays' management and offering Sherrill and Huff (certainly cheaper than other options...like Tex) and maybe a decent prospect, for Brignac and Niemann. With the Yanks hot of late and the Sox certain to make their run, they may need to do something to keep up with the Joneses and a package deal could help address multiple needs. The O's could even eat a chunk of Huff's contract. Just a thought.

"The Rangers will keep 2 of the 4, and I think those 2 will be Teagarden and Ramirez. Laird or Salty should be gone before the deadline."

I agree with this. Or at least I think this is what they should do. Obviously Laird isn't part of the long term solution at catcher, and should be moved at the deadline. But between the other three young guys, Teagarden is by far the best behind the plate, and he swings a pretty good bat as well. I think he's gotta stay, he should be the one behind the plate in '09 and behind. As for the other two, I would think they'll hold onto Ramirez. He's shown a ton with the bat, more than Salty, and seems more likely to be an impact bat than Saltalamacchia. At this point thats what's more important, because it's likely that one of those two will either play first base or DH, with Chris Davis playing the other.

Holy crap. I wrote what I wrote above before reading the Rosenthal article. Rosenthal- granted he may be wrong- makes it sound like the Rays might be willing to deal Brignac for Sherrill...but McPhail doesn't want to trade in-division. If any other O's fans want to join me, I think I'm going to head down to OPACY right now, find McPhail, and BEAT THE LIVING SNOT OUT OF HIM!!! Idiot! If this is true, I swear to God, I'm done with this guy. I don't care about the Bedard deal; it's a 'what have you done for me lately' world and I want Brignac! This is absurd! Don't want to deal in-division. Why?! We're not gonna win the friggin' thing. We're not gonna win next year either...especially with JUAN CASTRO AS OUR SHORTSTOP! MORON! Call up the Tampa boys and BEG them to make that offer again! AAAAARRRRRGGHHH! So frustrated. ...trade in division. WHO CARES! What are we...helping out the Red Sox? The Yankees? Is Adam Loewen the outfielder going to come back next year as Babe friggin' Ruth?! STUPID IDIOTS.................(I could go on forever)

there hasnt been much trade talk about yankees interested in padilla but i wouldnt be surprised if at the end of the trade deadline the yankees get padilla

Anges fans how about
Huff+sherrill
for
Morales,Branadon wood, izturis

oriolespay all of huff's remaining contract this year. huff they get that power they are looking for without giving up kotchman. They also get a solid lefty.
O's get a guy that can play short or third in the future. A legit younger cost controlled first basemen and a shortstop that isn't the worst player in the world like we currently put ou there.

...I'm just saying, Huff ain't the name Tex is, but the numbers are comparable, he'd cost less (like you said, no Kotchman), you get the southpaw reliever, and Huff can play a number of positions on the field. Don't undersell him TOO much.

joemorgan - I would do that deal in a heartbeat if I was Tony Reagins.