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Starting Pitching Rumors: Nationals, Greinke, Tigers

By Ben Nicholson-Smith | July 20, 2012 at 3:54pm CDT

The Nationals, Braves, Tigers and Dodgers are in on Ryan Dempster, who could be traded sooner, rather than later. But what about the rest of the starting pitcher market? Here’s the latest:

  • The Nationals don't intend to trade top prospects for a starting pitcher, ESPN.com's Buster Olney tweets.
  • The Tigers intend to trade for a difference-making starting pitcher, Danny Knobler of CBSSports.com reports (Twitter links). The Rays appear to be telling teams James Shields isn't available yet, Knobler adds.
  • It’s possible that Cole Hamels and Zack Greinke will both remain with their current teams at the trade deadline, and if they stay put demand will increase for the next tier of available starters, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports writes. The trade value of pitchers such as Shields and Matt Garza would increase and teams undecided about their midseason plans — the Marlins and Rays, for example — could decide to take advantage of the market and sell.
  • One rival executive said he’s “very” concerned about Greinke given his recent poor performances and potential fatigue issues. Another executive told Rosenthal that Greinke is a scary potential trade target.
  • The Orioles are among the teams that have shown interest in Bartolo Colon, Rosenthal reports.
  • The Tigers are still interested in acquiring a starting pitcher, Jon Paul Morosi of FOX Sports reports (Twitter links). However, they aren’t serious players in the market for Greinke.
  • In today's Insider-only blog post, ESPN's Buster Olney explained that players can improve their trade value by performing well in the days and weeks leading up to the trade deadline. Paul Maholm of the Cubs is one example, and clubs have already shown an interest in him. – Mike Axisa
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  1. not_brooks

    13 years ago

    “ESPN’s Buster Olney explained that players can improve their trade value by performing well in the days and weeks leading up to the trade deadline.”

    Seriously? Does anyone actually pay for Insider? What a crock…

    Reply
    • senior52

      13 years ago

      Couldn’t agree more.

      Reply
    • vtadave

      13 years ago

      Or you could see what he actually said in the article, not Ben’s slant:
      “But before the trade deadline every year, teams will still send scouts to watch pitchers like Maholm because they’re looking for a hot hand. A hitter in the midst of an offensive burst. A pitcher who has made an adjustment that’s fueling a hot streak, or has started throwing a pitch that’s working for him.
      Like an NFL team looking for a kicker who is on a roll, MLB teams seek a quick fix, and one great start — or a very short series of strong outings — can make a difference to clubs this time of year.”

      Reply
  2. Ausome7

    13 years ago

    Hellboy to Detroit.
    Rob Brantly
    Jacob Turner/Bruce Rondon

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    • williswinning

      13 years ago

      Hellboy, I hope that’s a combination of Garza and Barney because you’re not getting those three for anyone on the Cub’s not named Castro. I wouldn’t give up Turner for Dempster if that’;s who you are referring to, much less MORE players.

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      • EightMileCats

        13 years ago

        I think he’s referring to Jeremy Hellickson

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        • williswinning

          13 years ago

          I’d do Brantly and Rondon for Hellickson.

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          • EightMileCats

            13 years ago

            It’s prob take more than that. He’s 25 yo with a sub 4 era… Pitching in the AL east. Not a free agent til 2017.

            I’d give em Turner, Brantly, and Rondon/Fields

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            • williswinning

              13 years ago

              Wow, I didn’t believe you but Cot’s verifies that. Yeah, with that much team control I’d do that too. Good call.

              Reply
              • Ausome7

                13 years ago

                Get on it Dave

                Reply
          • YODA777

            13 years ago

            I do not trade Rondon under any circumstances. Rondon is going to be the next big shut down closer and could potentially replace Valverde and his $9mm contract in 2013 for the MLB minium. Furthermore, I only trade Costellanos if it was part of a package for Stanton of the Marlins. The rest of our prospects —– go for it.

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            • williswinning

              13 years ago

              Yeah, Rondon is going to be good. But with Al-B-Q, Marte, and Villarreal he may be expendable.

              Reply
  3. AaronAngst

    13 years ago

    I like these nameless “executives” that seem to react with snap judgments not unlike most MLB fans… no foresight, or looking at the bigger picture. That’s what’s really scary… unless they’re the VP of Concessions and Refreshments, perhaps.

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  4. Natsfan89

    13 years ago

    How is that news? I’m pretty sure Rizzo has said he isn’t trading top prospects, and Mark Lerner’s said they aren’t going to trade for a rental

    Reply
  5. T28C

    13 years ago

    If the Phillies did resign Hamels then would that mean they would become buyers, and if so would they try for Chase Headly for third base help

    Reply
  6. elscorchot

    13 years ago

    marlins could oversell on anibal and nolasco. i’d start there. insert talent that will help win for years to come. it obviously hasn’t worked here with those guys at the helm.

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