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thecoffinnail
I saw Greene play in Spokane last year.. He is a pretty decent lottery ticket.. I wonder if Daniels took a bit of pity on Preller with this trade..
RedRooster
Good move. Preller finally saw the writing on the wall and traded an expiring contract to the highest bidder.
Lefty_Orioles_Fan
The Orioles could have used him in Left Field.
I still think the Orioles should try for Jose Reyes since he did clear waivers.
I know he’s lost a little bit of the luster, but he still has some skills that I value.
The O’s are missing something and they need to find what it is quickly if they want to solidify a spot in the playoffs.
Ray Ray
I wonder if the PTBNL is a 40 man guy that couldn’t pass waivers or a 2015 draft pick like Lemoine or Ferguson.
disgruntledreader 2
2015 draftees aren’t tradeable.
JoeyPankake
Giants should have been all over this guy. Starting outfield tonight is Justin Maxwell, Gregor Blanco, and Ryan Lollis. Only Blanco belongs in the major leagues.
Daniel 22
Venable does not have enough value to bring back someone from the 40 man roster…PTBNL is a formality for some “other guy” they have not agreed on
Ray Ray
Some other guy would not be described as a “key” piece of the deal.
Math&Baseball
Called it- all venable wound up fetching was an A ball guy who can’t hit- didn’t see the injury history factor though and some PTBN- my money is on an A ball pitcher with an era around 5+
RedRooster
I’ll take that for a month and a half of Venable every day of the week and twice on Sundays
theo2016
Thats worth more than him winning a ballgame and worsening their draft position.
Math&Baseball
Not if it takes away playing time or a roster spot from someone else.
You acquire a guy you gotta find him playing time and who’s to say he’s better than your current options,
lwayne
We know what Venable is and has been so why trade for him. An unknown will remain unknown if you play this guy. Bring up a Mazara or Gallo. Better chance of being a winner than a proven sub par ???????
Lance
I guess the feeling is Mazara and Gallo’s inexperience could hurt the Rangers in a key game while they’re going for a playoff spot. Veneble isn’t a long term solution but he is a guy with still pretty good speed and the ability to step right in. The chances are he’s less likely to throw to the wrong base or get thrown out trying to do too much on the bases. However, Veneble strikes out a lot and doesn’t draw many walks.
gammaraze
Never seen a guy catch fire in August/September after being traded, have you? If it doesn’t work, there’s the bench, but if it works, that’s what the trade is for.
RedRooster
Will Venable is like the ultimate streak hitter so I’m hoping for your guys’ sake he gets hot down the stretch.