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Mickey Koke
Bell trade proposals ad nauseum in 3-2-1.
AirmanSD
I think even as Padres fans we have to admit that its more likely than not that Bell will be dealt this year. I for one would like to see the Padres lock him up for 3 years, but I can understand why the front office would rather not. So its hard to blame other fans from speculating on a rumor site about trades for Bell. Just hope that they can keep it reasonable, along with the Padres fans with what they should expect in a Bell deal.
Hell its nice to see the Padres mentioned in something other then being lam-blasted for their offense. Its going to be a long couple of months for the Padres and us fans, but that the price you pay with how they got out of the gates.
marinest21
I am thinking with all their talent in the minors and somewhat of a thin ‘pen, the Rangers look like the best fit. I have my ideas (“preferences”) of who I’d like back, but first I want to hear what you have in mind Mick.
Mickey Koke
I honestly have no idea at this point, it’s still fairly early. I will refer to a previous comment I had made, responding to someone essentially summing up my thoughts on the situation to avoid being redundant.
Tim Valencia 3 days ago in reply to Bender44 “he isnt valuable to a team whose biggest strength is pitching. When you have the worst offense in the Majors there is no way you trade a top 3 closer for another starting pitcher.”
Essentially I agree. I mean, the preference would be to acquire an offensive threat, or high upside offensive minded prospect. That’s what I would do. However, the Padres will go after the best player, or package period. I don’t believe that necessarily rules them out of acquiring a starting pitcher depending on the prospect and upside. Another thing to keep in mind, the outfielders or position players in general who will be coming up at the end of this year and to start next year.
I wouldn’t be surprised to see Rizzo (the obvious one) and Darnell up this year. You will see Aaron Cunningham at some point. Jaff Decker and Blake Tekotte possibly some time next year. It really depends on how the Padres feel about the internal options. Which, right now many are playing extremely well. Pitching is still going to be a priority. I wouldn’t be shocked to see the Padres acquire a highly touted starting pitcher if they believe internally there is not a match with certain teams for an outfielder or an offensive player that fits their specific philosophy.
I would hardly say there is “no way” that happens.
Again, it depends on the return.
Mickey Koke
AirmanSD,
I believe there is no doubt that he is dealt. With the depth in the pen, Adams just dominating. Heath is one of my favorite players. Like you, I would just hope to see realistic trade proposals.
I once joked about Dominic Brown, people went crazy. lol. We (the Padres) are not receiving a top 20 prospect in return. I don’t see a top 50 prospect for him necessarily, as far as that goes. Of course as a Padre fan I hope a team will over pay. And that is not inconceivable.
Kevin Charity
It depends on which contending team is desperate enough. I say St. Louis, the Angels, Atlanta and Texas would have varying degrees of interest. Im sure the Padres would like a major league ready bat in return. I was hoping for Peter Bourjous, but Im sure theres no chance he comes back in a deal. It is inevitable that Heath is traded…
disgruntledreader
Peter Burjous is the brass ring.
Ohhhplease
Where do you put Bourjous? You don’t need another centerfielder, another Maybin, Denorfia unless Jed plans on having an entire outfield of gap hitters.
Sd_brain
you do know we play in petco, right?
Ohhhplease
Of course, but “we” play 81 games on the road also. I am not sure that you don’t attempt to have at least one “big bat”, instead of a complete lineup of gap hitters. Getting someone like Bourjous in return for Bell just seems redundant.
I am not sure who “we” get in return, just not liking the Bourjous thought.
Sd_brain
good point but i find it unrealistic that we could acquire a big bat as opposed to a player like Bourjous. To me i say acquire the player with the most upside that any team offers, regardless if it has to be straight up for bell.
Mario Saavedra
Yeah, trading 3 very useful young players and Cesar Ramos for Jason Bartlett is sure paying off… u__u’
Ohhhplease
Great defense so far, not much of a bat…..yet
sdsuphilip
3? I think you meant 1