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Trade Candidates: Relievers

By Ben Nicholson-Smith [July 13, 2009 at 4:51pm CST]

Just about every team could improve its bullpen and some clubs, like the Marlins and Rockies, are working aggressively to add relievers. Here are some of the names to consider, ordered from highest 2009 salary to lowest.

Kerry Wood - He's been a disappointment in Cleveland, and the Indians owe him about $15MM before the end of next year, and possibly more in 2011.
Rafael Soriano - Could the Braves get creative and deal Soriano ($6.1MM) or Mike Gonzalez ( $3.5MM), who will also become a free agent this winter.
Danys Baez - At $5.5MM, he's an expensive option, but he could help a contender.
LaTroy Hawkins - He's been effective in 38 appearances for the Astros, who are still in contention and may hold onto Hawkins ($3.5MM) and fellow reliever Jose Valverde ($8MM).
Rafael Betancourt - He's still nowhere near as effective as he was in 2007, but Betancourt's pitched well enough this year; he'll make $3.35MM this season.
Russ Springer - He's been hittable, but he can still strike major leaguers out. He makes $3.3MM this year.
George Sherrill - Affordable and effective, Sherrill ($2.75MM) is under team control through 2011.
Chad Qualls - The D'Backs already traded Tony Pena, so they may be reluctant to part with Qualls, who makes $2.5MM this season.
John Grabow - Makes $2.3MM this year, before hitting free agency this winter. He's pitching well, but his control's been off this season.
Matt Capps - Like Grabow, he makes $2.3MM this year, but Capps will likely hit free agency after 2012.
Juan Cruz - Still tough to hit, but not as effective as last year, Cruz makes $2.25MM this year and more in 2010.
Joe Beimel - The 32-year-old lefty makes $2MM this year. He's pitched well, but not quite as well as his 3.57 ERA suggests.
Takashi Saito - A relative bargain at $1.5MM plus incentives, especially when you consider the affordable team option for next year.
Heath Bell - At an affordable $1.3MM, the All-Star closer would be appealing to many clubs, especially since he's under team control through 2011.
Cla Meredith - By far the cheapest option on this list at just $431k, he's had three respectable seasons in a row since his breakout 2006 campaign.

The Twins, Angels, Rangers, Phillies, Rockies and Dodgers are among the teams that could make deals to improve their respective ‘pens.

Comments

David Weathers is another candidate on the trading block if the Reds go into seller mode. Arthur Rhodes may fetch the most in terms of prospects

Posted by: redsfan1 | July 13, 2009 at 04:55 PM

Of every reliever on that list, Soriano and Gonzo are the best of them. If the Braves decide to sell, they would get the biggest bounty of any of those guys. Not to mention two draft picks are attached to each guy.

Posted by: NEBravesfan33 | July 13, 2009 at 04:55 PM

Sherrill is a free agent at the end of 2009.

He has a one-year contract with the Orioles with no options.

Posted by: dr. drew | July 13, 2009 at 04:58 PM

what would SD charge the Dodgers for Bell or Meredith?

what would the Sox want for Saito? Would the Dodgers even want their former closer back?

Posted by: thinkblue | July 13, 2009 at 05:02 PM

"The Twins, Angels, Rangers, Phillies, Rockies and Dodgers are among the teams that could make deals to improve their respective ‘pens."

Ben, I would say the Yankees should be included because they really need some middle relief help. Bruney is inconsistent, Marte is on the DL, and Coke's showing v.s. the Angels this week shows that the Yankees need to solidify their bullpen.

Posted by: Spieg7 | July 13, 2009 at 05:05 PM

of soriano and gonzo id rather see gonzo be traded. soriano is guarannteed 99.9999 % of the time lights out

Posted by: braves.fan.for.life. | July 13, 2009 at 05:08 PM

A lot of Kerry Woods disappointment revolved around lack of use. If your a closer and you weren't used for 10 days straight what would the chance of you being effective when you were called upon ???????????

Eric Wedge mishandled Kerry Wood PERIOD !!!

I live here I watched every game I saw it myself.

Posted by: baseballnuts | July 13, 2009 at 05:10 PM

Eric Wedge has single handedly destroyed THE INDIAN NATION and now there is no respect for the wig wam anymore.

Posted by: baseballnuts | July 13, 2009 at 05:11 PM

Braves are not sellers yet and Soriano ($6.1MM) or Mike Gonzalez ( $3.5MM) are not more valuable than Bell $1.3MM. Bell has a couple years of control left while Soriano and Gonzo will be free agents.

Posted by: bkoke | July 13, 2009 at 05:13 PM

Sherrill is a free agent at the end of 2009.

He has a one-year contract with the Orioles with no options.
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Completely incorrect. He has two more seasons under team control. Players always sign one year contracts during arbitration (the within 6 seasons type).

Posted by: wickedwitch | July 13, 2009 at 05:16 PM

Sherrill is a free agent at the end of 2009.

He has a one-year contract with the Orioles with no options.
---------------------

Completely incorrect. He has two more seasons under team control. Players always sign one year contracts during arbitration (the within 6 seasons type).

Posted by: wickedwitch | July 13, 2009 at 05:16 PM

Sherrill is a free agent at the end of 2009.

He has a one-year contract with the Orioles with no options.
---------------------

Completely incorrect. He has two more seasons under team control. Players always sign one year contracts during arbitration (the within 6 seasons type).

Posted by: wickedwitch | July 13, 2009 at 05:16 PM

Sherrill is a free agent at the end of 2009.

He has a one-year contract with the Orioles with no options.
---------------------

Completely incorrect. He has two more seasons under team control. Players always sign one year contracts during arbitration (the within 6 seasons type).

Posted by: wickedwitch | July 13, 2009 at 05:16 PM

gonzo has a sore elbow from Booby overusing him. He was sent back to Atlanta to be examined. Hopefully rest alone is all he needs.

Posted by: berigan | July 13, 2009 at 05:19 PM

I think Kenny is going to trade Octavio Dotel. He's a free agent and they can slide the recently acquired Tony Pena in his 7th inning role.

Posted by: MPM | July 13, 2009 at 05:20 PM

Yeah I think you can add Dotel and Jenks to that list.

Posted by: astralpanda | July 13, 2009 at 05:22 PM

Saito already has his 1st 1M contract option attained (for being on opening day roster) and has pitched in 32 games so far. He will get another 500K for appearing in 50,55,60,65 and 70 games this season and has a club option for next year at whatever the final value of his contract, with all options ends at for this year.

It looks like Saito is well on tract to appear in at least 60 games, which would boost his contract for 2009 to a total of 4M and make the 2010 club option at 4M as well. Teams wanting him for a closer and have the ability to spend some may be able to afford that, but imagine most teams are at the end of financial ropes already and even though he has been effective as a 8th inning/part time closer when Papelbon has been tired for Boston, the Sox would probably end up picking up the majority of his 2009 salary if some team would be willing to send a good prospect in return, otherwise I hope they keep him and pick up the 2010 option since he has been another vital part of the Sox deep BP.

Posted by: johns | July 13, 2009 at 05:29 PM

Saito's 2010 option is complicated; it's a guaranteed contract for the sum of his 2009 earnings. From Cot's:

# 1 year/$1.5M (2009), plus 2010 club option

* signed by Boston as a free agent 1/10/09
* 09:$1.5M, 10: club option for price of 2009 earnings
* 2009 salary increases to $2.5M if Saito is on active 25-man roster on Opening Day 2009
* if club does not exercise 2010 option, player will be released
* 2009 performance bonuses: $0.5M each for 50, 55, 60, 65, 70 games
* 2009 roster bonuses based on days on active 25-man roster (not DL): $0.5M each for 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 days
* 2010 performance and roster bonuses: any unearned 2009 bonuses

Assuming he stays on the active roster all season, he'd be at $5m earned before any appearance bonuses kick in. He's appeared in 32 games already, so he'll likely finish between 55 and 65, adding up to another $1.5m onto the deal. That would mean that his 2010 option is a guaranteed $6.5 million, and might not be an automatic pickup for a 40-year-old reliever whose walks, strikeouts and home runs are all trending in the wrong direction.

Posted by: Gugs87 | July 13, 2009 at 05:31 PM

Ben,

David Weathers has to be on this list. If the Reds were to pick up his option, he would become a 10/5 player next year (which they don't want). They'll want to get something for him, he'll be a Class B FA. He has put up suprisingly good numbers over his tenure at GABP, should be a good 7th/8th inning option for a playoff contender in need.

Posted by: Kinsm | July 13, 2009 at 05:33 PM

You could also add Mike Wuertz to the list. He wont' come cheap, but easily better peripherals than anyone listed (2.95 ERA, 2.34 FIP, 11.18 K/9, 4.42 K/BB).

He's not likely to be moved, but with the ease with which the A's find good relievers and Devine returning next year. Wuertz is under control for two more years after this one, if I'm right. With how deep the A's pen and pitching in general is (Devine returns next year), Beane is probably shopping him if the right offer comes.

Posted by: melonis rex | July 13, 2009 at 05:35 PM

I'd also add the Rays and Cubs as teams that should really try to upgrade their bullpens.

Posted by: melonis rex | July 13, 2009 at 05:37 PM

Stop kidding yourselves fellow Braves fans. We are sellers. We are nothing but a mediocre team lost in the mix. Unload Gonzo/Soriano/Vazquez for prospects and we'll reap the benefits in the long run. Have you learned nothing from the Teixeira trade?

Posted by: HTF | July 13, 2009 at 05:43 PM

I think the White Sox' Octavio Dotel should be on this list, as well, especially with the Sox' recent acquisition of Tony Pena.

Posted by: coco1997 | July 13, 2009 at 05:44 PM

what would it take for the Rox to get Hawkins back?

Posted by: ProgMatinee | July 13, 2009 at 05:50 PM

"I'd also add the Rays and Cubs as teams that should really try to upgrade their bullpens."

I doubt the Cubs make any REAL moves. 1) The ownership situation. 2) Hendry boxed himself in on flexibility. Any help will be within or 'lightning in a bottle' pick up types.

Posted by: studio179 | July 13, 2009 at 05:53 PM

I said this before the season started Kevin Gregg and Kerry Wood are basicallt he same type of closer 30+ saves and an era just norht of 3. I was lambasted for thos remark. Granted Gregg has 10 more games but Gregg is slightly better than Wood this year. I had no complaints with the Cubs if they resigned Wood, however at $10 miilion and $10.5 million guaranteed for 2 years that Cleveland gave him was too much money. The reasons were that kind of money I would want a shut down elite closer and Wood was not there yet and with his hostory of arm injuries 2 guarenteed years was risky. Hendry can be critisized over trading DeRosa and signing Bradley but with Wood this was the correct decision.

Posted by: ryno23 | July 13, 2009 at 06:02 PM

The Braves can't trade Soriano. He's been lights out and he's the only one that can be trusted to consistently pitch the 9th inning.

Posted by: preluderl | July 13, 2009 at 06:14 PM

Melonis,

Wuertz peripherals are very, very good, but both Soriano (1.78 FIP) and Bell (2.02 FIP) have him beat in terms of peripherals among players on the list, so that was a bit of hyperbole on your part.

bkoke,

I think its actually a very interesting question as to who is more valuable, Soriano or Bell. Bell does have a smaller salary (though he's probably do for quite a big raise) and the extra 2 seasons of team control, but Soriano will net you 2 draft picks in the offseason. Honestly, I think it largely comes down to the team looking for a reliever. If you're just looking for an upgrade for the rest of the season you're likely to value Soriano more, while if you're looking for a more long term solution I imagine Bell would be more appealing.

Posted by: nixa37 | July 13, 2009 at 06:16 PM

"Wuertz peripherals are very, very good, but both Soriano (1.78 FIP) and Bell (2.02 FIP) have him beat in terms of peripherals among players on the list, so that was a bit of hyperbole on your part."

Sorry about that. I should've checked the stats better.

Posted by: melonis rex | July 13, 2009 at 06:20 PM

It's not guaranteed draft picks. You still run the risk of him accepting arbitration and paying him big bucks. Especially in this economy.

Bell makes significantly less money.

Hasn't Soriano had some injury problems?

Posted by: bkoke | July 13, 2009 at 06:21 PM

i'd love to see the rangers push hard for george sherrill. i know texas needs help in the rotation (i wouldn't mind a doug davis type), but a bullpen upgrade would be great as well. everyday eddie hasn't been affective, and i would love to slide sherrill into cj's role and have cj just become a lefty specialist.

Posted by: tmoney352 | July 13, 2009 at 06:23 PM

Is it a guarantee that Soriano is a type A player??? He was only in 14 games in 2008.

Posted by: berigan | July 13, 2009 at 06:36 PM

Gugs87,

I think you are totaling the 1.5 and the 2.5M together base salaries and that is not the case. His base is 1.5m and it INCREASES to 2.5m if he is on the Sox opening day roster (he was) then the appearance bonuses kick in.

Saito has 28K's, 13w in 30.2 IP and that is pretty good, sure his last 2-3 weeks were not as good and all RP have a bad period, but certainly not anything to get worried about with his velocity still at 93-94mph.

Posted by: johns | July 13, 2009 at 06:37 PM

bkoke,

Soriano was dealing with elbow pain through much of last season but I don't think they ever actually found anything serious. Either way, I would think his issues would make him even more likely to reject arbitration and take less money per year in order to get more total money guaranteed in a 2-3 year deal.

I think this whole issue with the "risk" of people accepting arbitration has been completely overblown. The guys who got hit in last year were the players at deep positions who essentially priced themselves out of jobs and agents are smart enough to realize this and adapt. Besides the worst case with Soriano if he accepts is that you probably pay him between 7 and 8 million on a 1 year deal (He's already been worth 7.5 million this year) and that's probably an extremely unlikely proposition.

Yes, older players who are coming off of big contracts and are unlikely to command a ton of interest are much more likely to accept arbitration than in the past, but for younger guys who are just about to hit free agency for the first time, I think the risk is far smaller than many people on here seem to think.

Posted by: nixa37 | July 13, 2009 at 06:46 PM

"Is it a guarantee that Soriano is a type A player??"

Well according to the Elias Rankings article from yesterday, both Gonzalez and Soriano are Type A and pretty firmly entrenched there. Then again Billy Wagner has been out all year and is also still an A. Anyway if last year is any indication of the coming year no one is going to trade the equivalent of 2 draft picks for a reliever and they'll shy away from any Type A reliever offered arbitration.

Posted by: start_wearing_purple | July 13, 2009 at 06:47 PM

berigan,

The Elias rankings adjust to a large extent for time spent on the DL (meaning player's stats are adjust as if they were playing most of that time), though I'm positive on the specifics. And yes, Soriano is virtually assured of being a type A FA. Here's the link Tim posted yesterday with the current rankings:

http://www.scribd.com/full/17307814?access_key=key-b51zwnu6cmptu1y7vn6

As you can see, Soriano has a fairly sizable gap between himself and Chris Sampson (current cutoff point) and it would take a bad performance from here on out with virtually no more saves for him to even be at risk.

Posted by: nixa37 | July 13, 2009 at 06:51 PM

start wearing purple,

What high end setup men/closers were available at the deadline last year and which of those guys didn't receive much interest on the FA market? I'm not implying you're wrong, but I can't think of examples of either off the top of my head

Posted by: nixa37 | July 13, 2009 at 06:55 PM

nixa37, thanks! It does get confusing with who does or doesn't get A status. Some folks that seemed like sure fire A's didn't get it.

And Soriano did have elbow surgery late last year. Nerve issue.

Posted by: berigan | July 13, 2009 at 07:00 PM

"I think you are totaling the 1.5 and the 2.5M together base salaries and that is not the case. His base is 1.5m and it INCREASES to 2.5m if he is on the Sox opening day roster (he was) then the appearance bonuses kick in."

Right. However, he also has bonuses for time spent on the active roster. He's been on since Opening Day, and will be on until the end of the season barring injury. From my post:

* 2009 roster bonuses based on days on active 25-man roster (not DL): $0.5M each for 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 days

That's another $2.5m in active time bonuses, on top of the $2.5m he got for being on the Opening Day roster.

Posted by: Gugs87 | July 13, 2009 at 07:04 PM

nixa37,

I stated it a little inelegantly. I more meant to meant 2 separate points.
-First being even if a reliever is good and potentially a type A, teams don't really wish to compensate a team that way. Fuentes was the best example of this. The Rockies supposedly asked for 2 prospects equal to what they could get in the draft and everyone walked away. Ohman was a guy who I believe was projected to be a type B, no one wanted give up just one good prospect for a reliever putting up good set up numbers.
-Second point was a lot of Type A players had trouble getting jobs and didn't get one until the last minute and all of them either signed with their old team or signed with a team who's first round pick was protected.

I guess the point I wanted to make about Soriano and Gonzalez was: 1) I doubt any team will offer up the equivalent of 2 draft picks for either. 2) Offering arbitration probably means you'll resign at least Gonzalez. Soriano might be signed to a team who is willing to give up a first round pick, being he's one of the better closing options out there... but to mean it seems like the closers market isn't what it was, the big teams already have someone entrenched.

Posted by: start_wearing_purple | July 13, 2009 at 07:13 PM

I'm a Braves fan and I think that Heath Bell is definately more valuable option on this list, because he's young, underrated and cost-controlled, which in this market, is what every team should look for.

Posted by: Braves for NL East!! | July 13, 2009 at 08:27 PM

Would the Rangers take Saito or Delcarmen for Teagarden?

Posted by: Walley | July 13, 2009 at 09:02 PM

ummm...Heath Bell turns 32 before the season is over...not sure where you're getting young from

Posted by: nixa37 | July 13, 2009 at 09:07 PM

phils don't need relievers, just Lidge to get somewhat back to normal and to a much lesser extend Madson although he has been a bit bitter lately.

With Condrey, Park, Durbin, Eyre, Romero, Madson and Lidge the phils have more than enough relievers.

Posted by: philsWSchamps | July 13, 2009 at 09:52 PM

League could easily make a team easier than anyone excpet Madson and Lidge

Posted by: Braves for NL East!! | July 13, 2009 at 09:56 PM

A 32 year-old cost-controlled shut-down closer on a horrid team would go with the Marlins, Mets, Braves, or Yankees.

Posted by: Braves for NL East!! | July 13, 2009 at 10:02 PM

Gugs87,

"* 2009 roster bonuses based on days on active 25-man roster (not DL): $0.5M each for 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 days"

You are 100% correct. As many times as have looked at various (and Saito's) contract terms, have overlooked that active days on roster bonus, just as did once again earlier today.

Saito more than likely will earn the 6.5M as you correctly stated earlier, by hitting each of the 5 active day bonuses for 2.5M, the 2.5M base and probably at LEAST 60 appearances total for another 1.5M there.

100% apologies for the doubting, I should have been looking closer and reading further down all along his contract terms.

Posted by: johns | July 13, 2009 at 10:03 PM

Braves should go ahead & unload Mike G. anytime now. Sorry, but he is not even reliable as an 8th inning guy at this point. Soriano, however, is worth holding onto, especially if they can re-sign him.

Posted by: drphonic7 | July 13, 2009 at 10:13 PM

drphonic7,

You and I share the same thoughts along with alot more Braves fans. It's time for us to unload Gonzo on someone that needs a closer(Marlins).

Posted by: Braves for NL East!! | July 13, 2009 at 10:15 PM

Is there any reason Scott Downs of the Blue Jays isn't on the list above? I can't imagine he's untouchable. Also think the Dodgers were scouting him recently. I also don't know what the Jays would ask for him but if it wasn't too over the moon, could be worth inquiring about...

Posted by: underdog | July 13, 2009 at 10:38 PM

A's will make wuertz, ziegler, casilla, springer etc all available and could trade them depending on the return

Next yr they have at some point

RHP:Bailey/Devine/Brown/Gray/Hrod/Demel/Carignan etc plus Schroder/Cameron w/ mlb experience as emergency

LHP: Blevins/Marshall/Kilby/Breslow

eventually they need to clear spots for relievers in AAA readyto go

Posted by: arly2380 | July 13, 2009 at 10:46 PM

Wouldn't mind seeing Raffy get a new deal from the Braves.

Posted by: BraveNewWorld | July 13, 2009 at 10:57 PM

"I'd also add the Rays and Cubs as teams that should really try to upgrade their bullpens."

I doubt the Cubs make any REAL moves. 1) The ownership situation. 2) Hendry boxed himself in on flexibility. Any help will be within or 'lightning in a bottle' pick up types.

Posted by: studio179 | July 13, 2009 at 05:53 PM

Henry did box him self in but hase some flexabilaty. He could go out there and sign B.J. Ryan for the leage min [and probley if he signs he will stary in tripple A]So he dose have some options

Posted by: Wrigleyterror37 | July 13, 2009 at 11:08 PM

I would love to see Detroit pick up Grabow.

Posted by: Calriver | July 13, 2009 at 11:20 PM

"Is there any reason Scott Downs of the Blue Jays isn't on the list above? I can't imagine he's untouchable. Also think the Dodgers were scouting him recently. I also don't know what the Jays would ask for him but if it wasn't too over the moon, could be worth inquiring about..."

The Jays have gone on record saying that they want Scott Downs in Toronto for many years to come. I would imagine that League and Frasor would be available for the right price though.

Posted by: thenerbster | July 14, 2009 at 07:30 AM

TEX is going to bring up Neftali Feliz to pitch out of the bullpen before the trade deadline and if he pitches well, TEX won't need to deal for an arm. TEX also will keep Holland in the bp as the 2nd-lefty once Harrison and McCarthy come back plus we have A.J. Murray in OKC so we're covered if Guardado is toast.

Posted by: rangerchick | July 14, 2009 at 07:37 AM

Sherrill is a free agent at the end of 2009.

He signed a one-year contract.

That's it. Plain and simple.

If you disagree, I'll point to you where you can actually read the contract... otherwise, please do not state things that simply are not true.

If think otherwise, it's just a thought unless of course, you could... prove it!

Otherwise, say you're sorry and that you really do not know what you are writing.

Posted by: dr. drew | July 14, 2009 at 08:55 AM

dr. drew,

Where are you getting your information from? I just checked rotoworld (http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=MLB&ID=3917) and according to them he isn't a free agent till 12' !

"CONTRACT INFO: 2009: $2.75 million, 2010-11: Arb. Eligible, 2012: Free Agent "

Posted by: dyaf96 | July 14, 2009 at 09:37 AM

Dr. Drew is an idiot. That's it. Plain and simple.

Sherrill began the year with three years of service time. This was his first season of arbitration eligibility. He won't be a free agent until after 2011.

See Contract Info:
http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.aspx?sport=MLB&ID=3917

And brush up:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_League_Baseball_transactions#Free_agency_and_salary_arbitration

Posted by: Phil | July 14, 2009 at 09:43 AM

nerbster, thanks for info re Downs.

It's probably true the Jays don't want to trade him, or that they would ask for too much. But I do know the Dodgers are interested in him at least, fwiw. And this was posted in the Toronto paper yesterday:

"Blue Jays left-hander Scott Downs has attracted the attention of several major-league teams, including the Los Angeles Dodgers, who were interested before closer Jonathan Broxton damaged a nerve in his big toe. The Dodgers double-teamed the Blue Jays weekend series in Baltimore and have double-teamed recent starts by Halladay."

Posted by: Craig Phillips | July 14, 2009 at 10:47 AM

"Sherrill is a free agent at the end of 2009.

He signed a one-year contract.

That's it. Plain and simple.

If you disagree, I'll point to you where you can actually read the contract... otherwise, please do not state things that simply are not true.

If think otherwise, it's just a thought unless of course, you could... prove it!

Otherwise, say you're sorry and that you really do not know what you are writing."

Dr. Drew, you're just flatout wrong. It doesn't matter where you read it from. It was probably a random blog that was incorrect in itself. He's an unusual player because he entered pro ball late at age 27, signed out of Independent leagues. He's only spent 6 yrs of ML service time. His last contract was his 1st arb negotiation. He has 2 more due before he qualifies for Free Agency.

Posted by: basemonkey | July 14, 2009 at 12:57 PM

I would love to see the Twins land one of the big names on this list to fill the set-up role. With a surplus of outfielders in the minors as well as the majors, it could for sure get down. Go Bill Smith!

Posted by: Twinsfan | July 14, 2009 at 06:20 PM

Ben where do you live - NY or Boston? I can't believe how ignorant the media is about the Mariners, when you're supposed to be covering the Nation. Mark Lowe, Sean White and Shawn Kelley are big-time power relievers on an outstanding staff that are available and you don't mention one of them. Pretty bad.

Posted by: RonLaCroix | July 15, 2009 at 09:50 AM

I'm all for trading Dotel. We need to get something for him. I was thinking trade him to Colorado, since they want a set-up guy for Matt Murton and Jason Hirsh. The Sox need 1 more OF and I think we are set. I also think Fields gets traded. But if Dotel leaves and Pena moves to his spot, who goes into Pena's spot?

Posted by: soxfan4life | July 15, 2009 at 09:51 AM

The Brewers could be in search of a reliever, Cla Meredith is my favorite guy on the list, he's dirt cheap and hasn't had a bad season since coming to the majors. Maybe Luis Pena, Jeff Ullman, and Jeff Suppan for Cla Meredith and Wade LeBlanc? I don't watch any Padres baseball, but I've heard (and seen by the stats) that Meredith is good and LeBlanc would be better than Suppan in the rotation. Get it done Doug Melvin!

Posted by: braunie'sbrewer | July 17, 2009 at 10:56 AM

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