Do you make this trade?

[dabirds]

I want to know what Frobby thinks about it

I said no. Just not enough for Bedard. If they are willing to add quantity to this deal I would reconsider. Say something like Jones, Tillman, Sherrill, Chen, and Butler.

But I would really like to get Triunfel in this deal. We need position talent, not pitching. I would say yes to Jones, Triunfel, Chen, Butler(or another prospect).

[clapdiddy]

Depends on what comes back. I don't expect much more than Gallagher and Cedeno for Roberts.

I'm not as high on Tillman as many on here.

I'd be a little higher on Tillman if his numbers looked a little better. I realize he's got "stuff", but the guy hasn't pitched outside of low A ball yet, has he? I think its very difficult to judge a guy THAT far away from the bigs.

I voted no on this poll. I want another player. I don't know why (well, yes I do!), but I want Tui after looking at his numbers in AA. He seems to be patient at the plate, and could be a guy we'd be able to plug into shortstop in 2009.

Now...if the offer was Jones, Triunfel, and Sherrill, that might make me take it.

[Hank Scorpio]

If we're getting three players back for Bedard, for me they have to be at least Jones, Clement, and Butler/Hill.

[Hank Scorpio]

I also think a prospect will be included to this deal, but someone thats not talked about enough here. Just a hunch.

A prospect GOING to Seattle?

David Hernandez...

[PoorMike]

I don't think Sherrill is being traded for with the intention of flipping him right now.

I think he is the closer if you get him.

I'd much rather groom a closer (a Hoey or even a retread) than waste a trade slot on one. We need one so everyone can pitch in their correct roles, but his actual effectiveness is not crucial right now.

[Sports Guy]

I would make this trade because I think Jones and Tillman are too talented to pass up and because I think Sherrill will do a good job closing and that he could fetch a top prospect or 2 himself, either at the deadline or after the season.

My problem with it is that we only get one positional guy. We only really added 1 positional guy in the Tejada deal as well.

We need much more in terms of positional talent.

That being said, i don't go to ST with Bedard as an Oriole if these 3 are on the table.

[clapdiddy]

If we're getting three players back for Bedard, for me they have to be at least Jones, Clement, and Butler/Hill.

Yup...I could live with this as well. It would be even cooler if we had a deal worked up for Hernandez for a shortstop.

[Sports Guy]

I'd much rather groom a closer (a Hoey or even a retread) than waste a trade slot on one. We need one so everyone can pitch in their correct roles, but his actual effectiveness is not crucial right now.

The thing is, if Sherrill ends up fetching us 1 or 2 top prospects, making him the closer for a few months or the whole season becomes very beneficial to us.

[PoorMike]

The thing is, if Sherrill ends up fetching us 1 or 2 top prospects, making him the closer for a few months or the whole season becomes very beneficial to us.

That would be great. If you see that in the crystal ball, I'll make this trade with SEA.

I just don't know if we'll be in a great position as a team to showcase a closer to flip him for 2 prospects.

[NoVaO]

I'd be a little higher on Tillman if his numbers looked a little better. I realize he's got "stuff", but the guy hasn't pitched outside of low A ball yet, has he? I think its very difficult to judge a guy THAT far away from the bigs.

I voted no on this poll. I want another player. I don't know why (well, yes I do!), but I want Tui after looking at his numbers in AA. He seems to be patient at the plate, and could be a guy we'd be able to plug into shortstop in 2009.

Now...if the offer was Jones, Triunfel, and Sherrill, that might make me take it.

He pitched last year in one of the best parks for hitters in minor league baseball. And he pitched in A+ last year in a league favored heavily toward hitters. If we acquire him, I think he will be ready to pitch at AA this year.

[Hank Scorpio]

I would make this trade because I think Jones and Tillman are too talented to pass up and because I think Sherrill will do a good job closing and that he could fetch a top prospect or 2 himself, either at the deadline or after the season.

My problem with it is that we only get one positional guy. We only really added 1 positional guy in the Tejada deal as well.

We need much more in terms of positional talent.

That being said, i don't go to ST with Bedard as an Oriole if these 3 are on the table.

And this is essentially why I would want Clement back in the Seattle deal.

Especially after the Tejada deal, this is where we need the biggest boost.

[BedardisAce]

That just isn't enough for our biggest chip... they would need to throw in either Wlad, Truinfel, or Clement as a 4th player. I would'nt want Sherrill as a main component of any deal. He's only ok as a 4th player.

[Who's On 1st]

I say NO. Not enough for Bedard.

[Shopay]

I would make this trade because I think Jones and Tillman are too talented to pass up and because I think Sherrill will do a good job closing and that he could fetch a top prospect or 2 himself, either at the deadline or after the season.

My problem with it is that we only get one positional guy. We only really added 1 positional guy in the Tejada deal as well.

We need much more in terms of positional talent.

That being said, i don't go to ST with Bedard as an Oriole if these 3 are on the table.

So, if AM gets more than those three players, then wouldn't you agree he has done a good job?

[Crazysilver03]

I would make this trade because I think Jones and Tillman are too talented to pass up and because I think Sherrill will do a good job closing and that he could fetch a top prospect or 2 himself, either at the deadline or after the season.

My problem with it is that we only get one positional guy. We only really added 1 positional guy in the Tejada deal as well.

We need much more in terms of positional talent.

That being said, i don't go to ST with Bedard as an Oriole if these 3 are on the table.

No love for Mike Costanzo?