Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 15 of 28

Thread: Pirates Trade Watch: 2012 Edition

  1. #1
    Team Leader Witlon's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Location
    The Kennel Club
    Posts
    12,642
    MLB ERA
    13.05
    Blog Entries
    2

    Pirates Pirates Trade Watch: 2012 Edition

    Link:
    Sources: Pittsburgh Pirates begin trade talks about outfielders Carlos Quentin, Justin Upton - MLB News | FOX Sports on MSN

    The Pittsburgh Pirates are in first place. Clearly, they intend to stay there.

    Major-league sources told FOXSports.com the Pirates have had preliminary trade discussions regarding two power-hitting outfielders, San Diego’s Carlos Quentin and Arizona’s Justin Upton. Talent evaluators from those two clubs have scouted Pittsburgh’s minor-league affiliates in recent days, as the teams prepare preference lists of prospects they want in the potential deals.
    If we can get a deal done without giving up any of the top prospects(Hanson, Tailon, Cole, Marte, Bell), then I'm all for either of them. Obviously, Justin Upton would be the first choice, but I don't know if the Diamondbacks would be intrested without one of the top 5 guys.

  2. #2
    Administrator HollywoodLeo's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Location
    Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States
    Posts
    33,337
    MLB ERA
    3.97

    Re: Pirates Trade Watch: 2012 Edition

    Trade all the top prospects for Quentin!

  3. #3
    De Facto Baseball God
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Posts
    22,208
    MLB ERA
    5.77

    Re: Pirates Trade Watch: 2012 Edition

    I just don't see the Dbacks trading their best player. They are still in contention in both the West and WC so giving up doesn't seem plausible. Quentin is up for grabs but a lot of teams will be bidding for him. I hope the Pirates don't overspend for him.

  4. #4
    Hall of Famer
    Join Date
    May 2010
    Location
    Goshen, Ohio
    Posts
    1,727
    Rookie ERA
    172.70

    Re: Pirates Trade Watch: 2012 Edition

    I hope pirates get him and not the reds..

  5. #5
    Administrator HollywoodLeo's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Location
    Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States
    Posts
    33,337
    MLB ERA
    3.97

    Re: Pirates Trade Watch: 2012 Edition

    I hope the Pirates trade the farm for him
    LeagueTeamyearsRecordWild CardDivisionPennantsTitles
    MSLSan Diego Padres2034-20592,217-1,9951631
    TBLArizona Diamondbacks2005-20181,216-1,0531963
    TSSLSan Diego Padres2015-2021, 2024-20281,017-9280732
    TSSLTexas Rangers2029-2033396-4140000

  6. #6
    Hero ball. Kingdom's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2005
    Location
    My office.
    Posts
    56,041
    MLB ERA
    6.85
    Blog Entries
    61

    Re: Pirates Trade Watch: 2012 Edition

    Josh Harrison and a statue of Tony Womack for Quentin.

  7. #7
    Team Leader Witlon's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Location
    The Kennel Club
    Posts
    12,642
    MLB ERA
    13.05
    Blog Entries
    2

    Re: Pirates Trade Watch: 2012 Edition

    No. The Womack statue goes nowhere.

    If the Padres want a statue, they can have Casey McGehee. Or Clint Barmes' bat(we're keeping the glove.)

  8. #8
    Hero ball. Kingdom's Avatar
    Join Date
    May 2005
    Location
    My office.
    Posts
    56,041
    MLB ERA
    6.85
    Blog Entries
    61

    Re: Pirates Trade Watch: 2012 Edition

    Statue......................Derrek Lee!

  9. #9
    Team Leader Witlon's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Location
    The Kennel Club
    Posts
    12,642
    MLB ERA
    13.05
    Blog Entries
    2

    Re: Pirates Trade Watch: 2012 Edition

    So the Pirates trade their 7th inning guy on Monday for an unproven 24 year old outfielder(albeit a talented one.)

    While the other teams in the race pick up Hunter Pence and Shane Victorino.

    You sure we're not in last?

  10. #10
    De Facto Baseball God
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Posts
    22,208
    MLB ERA
    5.77

    Re: Pirates Trade Watch: 2012 Edition

    I like the Snider deal. It might not help a lot this year but I think it will in the long run. Pirates definitely need to make more moves.

  11. #11
    Team Leader Witlon's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Location
    The Kennel Club
    Posts
    12,642
    MLB ERA
    13.05
    Blog Entries
    2

    Re: Pirates Trade Watch: 2012 Edition

    I have no problem with the deal really, but it seems like a rebuilding move, as opposed to a win now move.

    With Juan Cruz on the DL, Lincoln gone, and McDonald/Bedard unable to pitch 6 innings, we're now going with Chris Resop, Jared Hughes and Evan Meek in the 7th inning.

  12. #12
    De Facto Baseball God
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Posts
    22,208
    MLB ERA
    5.77

    Re: Pirates Trade Watch: 2012 Edition

    Correia can help fill in for now. Day is not over birthday boy

  13. #13
    Team Leader Witlon's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Location
    The Kennel Club
    Posts
    12,642
    MLB ERA
    13.05
    Blog Entries
    2

    Re: Pirates Trade Watch: 2012 Edition

    Oh yeah it is...

    Heyman says that Snider is it for the Bucs, bat wise. Now we're looking for bench help. (And we haven't been tied to any pitchers on the market since the Wandy deal was done.)

  14. #14
    De Facto Baseball God
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Posts
    22,208
    MLB ERA
    5.77

    Re: Pirates Trade Watch: 2012 Edition

    Heyman is not all-knowing. I can see the Pirates looking at arms still.

  15. #15
    De Facto Baseball God
    Join Date
    Apr 2005
    Posts
    22,208
    MLB ERA
    5.77

    Re: Pirates Trade Watch: 2012 Edition

    Pirates get Gaby Sanchez for Gorkys Hernandez and next year's 33rd draft pick. Way too much but maybe Sanchez will find his swing in Pitt.

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •