Rangers Rumors: Blalock, Blake, Catchers

Blake makes sense for a lot of teams, not just because of the thin market at 3B but because of his versatility. Remember that from 2004-2006, despite only playing RF full time in 2 of those years, Blake was one of the top ranked RF in baseball in +/-.

If the Sox are going to be major players for Texiera, I wonder if there's a way to work this Rangers' Catcher trade into that mix? If the Sox sign Tex, then Lowell would be an extra part. If the Rangers are looking for a 3B, would it make sense to try and work a discounted Lowell into the trade?

Lowell, some cash, and Bowden for Teagarden, perhaps?

Would seem to kill two birds with one stone. Obviously only works if the Sox lock up Texiera, but it's worth considering if the Rangers are in the market for 3B. And based upon what I've heard, Teagarden seems to be the prospect the Sox should be aiming for at C.

"Lowell, some cash, and Bowden for Teagarden, perhaps?"

Interesting proposal. Honestly though, it would need to be a good amount of cash, like $8M or so. And even then, the Rangers seem to really love Teagarden, and he's a great catching prospect. Maybe if the Red Sox included another decent prospect, say Oscar Tejeda, then the Rangers would let Teagarden go. That would really be a good move for Boston though, he would fill that spot for a while, and he's a very good defensive catcher and a solid hitter as well.

"Lowell, some cash, and Bowden for Teagarden, perhaps?"

Seems nice on the surface, but I just don't know that I believe the Rangers will trade Teagarden in a deal that doesn't net them a pitcher with ace upside like Buchholz...

Lowell would seem to be a decent stop-gap option for the Rangers to look into though, assuming Boston picked up part of the tab...

You're not getting Buchholz plus some for Teagarden...

Why the hell wouldn't the Rangers trade Teagarden for Buchholz straight up?

"To get Teagarden, it won't be straight up for Buchholz. Teagarden will cost more. We could package him with some prospects or maybe Salty for Buchholz...and Lester. We get pitching and the Red Sox settle the 1st base and catching issues with the ability to go after Sabathia to keep him from the Yanks"

Hahahah. Right. The Sox wouldn't give up Lester and Buchholz together for Johan Santana, what makes you think a catching prospect is worth that? Buchholz has potential ace upside and Lester is a proven top of the rotation MLB pitcher.

Not to mention, the Sox aren't interested in Sabathia and don't have any first base issues. They already have one of the top three first basemen in the AL. The only first base issue arises if they land Teixeira and that's just a matter of having two of the top three AL first basemen.

Yeah, I don't think the Sox should do Buchholz for any of the Rangers catchers, so there's no chance at them adding someone else to the deal. I think when all is said and done, it's going to be something like Bowden for Salty or Ramirez, depending on how the Varitek situation pans out.

I also like the idea of Russ Martin and would have no problem putting together an impressive package for him, but I dont think he'll be moved.

In case you all haven't read anything but Gammons, the Dodgers have said Martin is NOT available. Multiple times.
As for the Rangers trades, I wonder what they'd want in return for Hank Blalock. I'd rather see him play 3rd base than Casey Blake for the Dodgers.

yeah i said this yesterday that the martin rumor was a straight gammons boston pipedream.. i mean seriously that rumor is so bad.
but if it would happen it would require 2 top notch prospects plus 2 more lesser types.
martin
for
Buchholz
Anderson
Exposito(who is very far from the majors.)
maybe Chih-Hsien Chiang
but i would still want more, russel martin would go absolutely nuts in fenway, he would with out a doubt destroy there

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i really like that package, even though if we still got that i would be angry. i think the dodgers need to get martin a extension.
i love lars anderson. i honestly think if lowell cant play beginning next year, youk plays 3rd and anderson plays first.

typekey must die!!