Redman on the block?

[redsrbetter]

Redman could be on trading block
Thursday, July 14, 2005

By Dejan Kovacevic, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Pirates have not yet initiated talks toward extending pitcher Mark Redman's contract, an indication they plan to trade him before the July 31 deadline.

Redman, the 31-year-old left-hander who has been the team's best starter in the first half, approached management in mid-June to seek a multiyear extension. But there has been no formal contact between the sides since then.

Two weeks ago, Redman said he would exercise his right to reject a club option for 2006 worth $4.95 million and become a free agent if he and the Pirates could not agree to a new deal. It is believed he would seek an extension of no less than three years with an average salary in the range of $7 million.

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05195/537621.stm

[awefullspellare]

After seeing his control I wouldn't want him, but I'm sure someone does.

[redsrbetter]

yeah same here. But with someone needing anything that could help, he could be a valuable commodity.

[Witlon]

Uh, what?

This is new news?

You knew it was going to happen if he pitched well as soon as we got him.

Hopefully we can get a good spect out of it, I doubt it though.

[Providence A's]

He is the ultimate journeyman. In his 9 year career he's played for 5, soon to be 6, teams.

[Kingdom]

They should deal him sooner, not later, cause he's really sucking lately.