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Baseball Blogs Weigh In: Ellsbury, Santana, Pierre

By Mike Axisa | November 9, 2012 at 11:51am CDT

As we wait for the GM Meetings to wrap-up in California, here are some links from the week that was around the baseball blogosphere…

  • Lookout Landing interviewed Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik, basically.
  • Baltimore Sports & Life penned an open letter to Orioles GM Dan Duquette.
  • Capitol Avenue Club wrote about Braves GM Frank Wren and building a bullpen.
  • The True Fan's Sports Blog listed six big name trade candidates.
  • District on Deck explains why the Nationals are better without Michael Bourn.
  • Call to the Pen says an Elvis Andrus-for-Jacoby Ellsbury swap makes sense for the Red Sox.
  • Sports of Boston broke down the Red Sox's options with Ellsbury.
  • BoSox Banter took an in-depth look at Boston's outfield options.
  • Royals Review wonders if Ervin Santana is damaged goods.
  • Bay City Ball wrote about a fair contract for Marco Scutaro.
  • Wahoo's on First wonders if the Athletics would be a trade fit for Asdrubal Cabrera.
  • The Beanball says Juan Pierre makes sense for the Mets.
  • Rising Apple wonders what will happen now that the Mets parted ways with Jason Bay.
  • MLB Injury News thinks Bay could be a fit for the Reds given their medical staff.
  • Halo Hangout thinks the Angels should buy out Vernon Wells.
  • NASORB created an offseason plan for the Mariners.
  • Puckett's Pond wrote about the Twins' problem at catcher.
  • Baseball Jerks put together an offseason buyer's guide for the Twins.
  • House of the Bluebird previewed free agency for the Blue Jays.
  • Bleacher Nation wrote about the Cubs and the upcoming Rule 5 Draft.

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  1. start_wearing_purple

    11 years ago

    An Iglesias for Profar trade also makes sense for the Red Sox. However like an Andrus for Ellsbury swap my bet is the Rangers say “No.”

    Reply
    • Ben_Cherington

      11 years ago

      Took the words out of my mouth! What a bad article!

      Reply
      • start_wearing_purple

        11 years ago

        Exactly. Most of the article are reasons to get rid of Ellsbury followed by reasons Andrus would be good for the Sox. Add to it, he ends the article saying the Sox would have to throw in a prospect, so how does that make sense for the Sox? Sell low and give up a prospect… yeah sure whatever.

        Reply
    • hefe300

      11 years ago

      Completely agree. You have be living in a Red Sox-centic Universe to believe that 2 years of Andrus is only worth 1 year of Ellsbury. There would have to be far more than a bit of pot sweetening to get 2 years an all-star SS for a player who has missed the kind of time Ellsbury has with injury.

      Reply
      • Ben_Cherington

        11 years ago

        Well, having said that, Ellsbury has a lot more potential. His major issues are signability and staying on the field.

        Reply
      • LazerTown

        11 years ago

        My thoughts exactly. Trade makes absolutely no sense for the Rangers unless you throw in a few good prospects.

        Reply
  2. Piro Espinal

    11 years ago

    In what world would I trade Ellsburry for Andrus? Is he even serious? I’ll need to get Andrus and 2 more prospects and I might think about it.

    Reply
    • EightMileCats

      11 years ago

      I’ll assume that’s sarcasm.

      An injury plagued OF with 1 MVP caliber season and some partial seasons(due to injury)that were solid.
      And a durable SS who plays to notch D and makes good contact.. And has an extra year before FA.

      It’s the BoSox that’d have to include prospects

      Reply
    • NYPOTENCE

      11 years ago

      I’d take Andrus over Ellsbury in a heartbeat.

      Reply
  3. Lefty_Orioles_Fan

    11 years ago

    An Open Letter was penned to Duquette just to mention “O” BTW how about Jason Bay? Good Gravy Man!

    Reply
  4. NYPOTENCE

    11 years ago

    Don’t know if the Nationals would be better without Michael Bourn but they would certainly still be formidable without him.

    Reply
    • EightMileCats

      11 years ago

      I don’t know that Bourne is the answer(too many SO)for a pure lead off hitter.
      But I do think they’d be better off with a true lead off hitter so Werth can slide down in the order

      Reply
  5. Bob Bunker

    11 years ago

    ellsbury to the nationals for morse and a pitching prospect seems more likely than ellsbury for andrus. the problem is the sox need pitching, ss, and power hitting which teams are unlikely to give up for ellsbury. morse is probally worth a little less than ellsbury so i dont know if the red sox would do that trade but it seeems more likely than the rangers giving up andrus.

    Reply
    • EightMileCats

      11 years ago

      The problem really is Ells has been oft injured and is basically unable to be signed to an extension.
      When he’s healthy, he’s one of the top players in the game.. But who’s going to give up much for 1 year of Ells if he stays healthy.

      Last 3 seasons Ells has played 18 games, 158, and 74…
      Not an inspiring record

      Reply
      • LazerTown

        11 years ago

        Top players in 2011. No other season in his career did he show anywhere near that much power. I’ll believe it when he repeats that kind of power.

        Reply

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