Baseball Blogs Weigh In Rumors

Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Church, Francoeur, Betancourt

Had enough of yesterday's trades yet? Good, because here are some reactions from around the blogosphere... Matt Cerrone at MetsBlog says he's not sure the Ryan Church-Jeff Francoeur swap makes total sense, and he's not sure if the move will have an impact for either team. Sam Page at Amazin' Avenue says that he's convinced the trade makes no sense, and all of the "talk about potential, shake-ups and athleticism is just noise." Talking Chops' "gondeee" likes the Church pickup, even if it cost the once-face of the franchise. Admittedly, it's been a while since Francoeur was viewed in that...   Continue Reading

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Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Mets, Pirates, Papelbon, Rivera

On this date 42 years ago, Brian Cashman was born. Cashman has been the General Manager of the Yankees since 1998 and is signed through 2011. With four weeks until the trade deadline, Cashman will certainly be active in the trade market. Let's take a look at what is being written in the Blogosphere... The Guttridge-Wang Trade Model attempts to quantify all aspects of a trade. MLB Notebook looks at how teams that are willing to spend will control this year's trade market. Mets Geek evaluates some buy-low trade targets for the Mets. Sully Baseball recommends that the Mets not...   Continue Reading

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Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Bradley, Red Sox, Nady, Corcoran, Giants

Let's take a look at what some fans are writing about their favorite teams around the worldwide netweb... Bleed Cubbie Blue says Milton Bradley must go. Bradley is hitting just .237-.355-.379, but the riff with Lou Piniella and off-the-field issues are the real problem. Fire Brand of the American League wonders if shortstop might end up being a position of strength for the Red Sox. River Ave. Blues looks back on the Xavier Nady trade, and says that even though Nady and Damaso Marte are hurt, it was the right move because the Yankees were just one game back of...   Continue Reading

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Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Strasburg, Pedro, McLouth

On this date 70 years ago, Lou Gehrig played his last game with the Yankees. Gehrig would retire with a career batting average of .340, 493 home runs and a 179 OPS+. For comparison, Albert Pujols has a career batting average of .334, 337 home runs and a 171 OPS+. More than a third of the way through the '09 season, let's take a look at what is being written in the Blogosphere... Josh Q. Public takes a look at what Stephen Strasburg would have to accomplish statistically to justify a 6-year, $50MM contract. Federal Baseball spoke with Lee Jenkins...   Continue Reading

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Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Peavy, Glavine, Yankees, Phillies

On this date nine years ago, the Marlins selected Adrian Gonzalez with the first pick of the amateur draft. The 16-year-old would sign a deal later that day that included a $3MM signing bonus. Two trades later, Gonzalez leads the National League with 22 home runs. The 2009 draft is in four days, let's take a look at what is being written in the Blogosphere... Goat Riders of the Apocalypse propose a three-way deal in which the Cubs would send Carlos Zambrano to the White Sox and the Padres would send Jake Peavy to the Cubs. River Ave. Blues takes...   Continue Reading

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Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Nate McLouth

Some early thoughts about the Nate McLouth deal from around the blogosphere... Bob Smizik says the Pirates send a message to their fan base with the move: The present be damned. "His trade is bound to have a pronounced negative impact on the clubhouse, much like last season when the team collapsed after the July trades of Xavier Nady and Jason Bay." That seems a little extreme, but the Pirates did just move perhaps their most recognizable player. Bucs Dugout is naturally excited by the prospects in the deal, but they're not blown away. They also note that this kind...   Continue Reading

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Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Peavy, Braves, Penny, Francoeur

On this date 20 years ago, Mike Schmidt announced his retirement 42 games into the season. He was still voted to the National League All-Star team, but did not play. Schmidt retired with a career line of .267/.380/.527, 548 home runs and 10 gold gloves. As we approach the 50-game mark of the '09 season, teams are starting to recognize needs and make changes. Let's take a look at what is being written in the Blogosphere... The Fightins make a case for the Phillies going after Jake Peavy. When Sid Slid highlights players the Braves might be able to target...   Continue Reading

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Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Trades Possibilities

On this date 11 years ago, the Marlins traded Gary Sheffield, Bobby Bonilla, Charles Johnson and two others to the Dodgers for Mike Piazza and Todd Zeile. Piazza's tenure with the Marlins would last five games in which he was 5-18 with a triple and 5 RBI. Seven days later he was traded to the Mets for Preston Wilson and two minor league pitchers that would combine for 5 career appearances. To this day, Mike Francessa of WFAN in New York City will tell anybody that listens that he was responsible for convincing the Mets to make the deal. So...   Continue Reading

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Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Bay, Holliday, Hudson, Cameron, Mets, Yankees, Rays

On this date 27 years ago, Adrian Gonzalez was born. The former first overall pick by the Marlins has been traded twice. He was originally dealt to the Rangers in a deal that sent Ugueth Urbina to the Marlins. Later he was dealt to the Padres along with Chris Young for Adam Eaton and Akinori Otsuka. As we enter the second month of the season, let's take a look at what is being written in the Blogosphere... Around the Majors looks at Jason Bay and Matt Holliday in an effort to find the best value in the free agents-to-be. Feeling...   Continue Reading

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Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Pedro, Byrd, Ibanez, Figgins

On this date three years ago, the Red Sox traded for Doug Mirabelli to be Tim Wakefield's personal catcher. Mirabelli had to put his uniform on in the car from the airport and arrived 13 minutes prior to first pitch against the Yankees. While trades in April and May are rare, they are not unprecedented. Let's take a look at what is being written in the Blogosphere... Fire Ned Colletti Now argues that Ned Colletti does not deserve an extension. My head just exploded. Sox and Pinstripes makes a case for the Yankees signing Pedro Martinez. Jorge Says No! takes...   Continue Reading

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