Houston Making Significant Offer for Tejada

[droper]

I like the idea of getting the Cubs to get Isturis and one of Repko/Ethier/Kemp back and add in Pie, Hill and another position prospect back fro Tejada. Adding even more prospects could enable the FO to be buyers when other teams what to dump an Abreu, Burrell, Lee or Soriano. Besides with all the talk around Tejada's possible unhappiness, B-12 injenctions and his declining reputation for defense I'd be more comfortable selling Migggy off a year early instead of waiting and not getting enough for him a year late.

[Flosman]

I agree that the 3-way is illogical and far-fetched for a deadline deal.

But, why is a trade with the Stros a poor idea ?

If they are willing to pay the price ? Why not ?

They have enough to get a deal done.

Hirsch, Pence is not Santana/Wood or Kendrick, but throw-in a Zobrist, Lane, and another and now we are talking. Plus, will LAA ever pull the trigger on the deal.

I would prefer Santana/Wood/and a third from the Angels, but it may never happen.

Hirsch, Pence, etc....may not be the quality of Santana/Wood/Kendrick but is still better quality than Kotchman/Aybar.

Santana or Weaver are not leaving the Angels. If they move a pitcher i would expect it to be Escobar or Colon.

[66-70-83-??]

I like the idea of getting the Cubs to get Isturis and one of Repko/Ethier/Kemp back and add in Pie, Hill and another position prospect back fro Tejada. Adding even more prospects could enable the FO to be buyers when other teams what to dump an Abreu, Burrell, Lee or Soriano. Besides with all the talk around Tejada's possible unhappiness, B-12 injenctions and his declining reputation for defense I'd be more comfortable selling Migggy off a year early instead of waiting and not getting enough for him a year late.

I like what the Astro's can put together better than the Cubs right now.

Pie isn't doing that well in AAA this year. Dopirak is doing even worse.

Hill is doing ok, though.

Davearm may disagree, but I think the Astros could (and are more likely too) put together a package that would overwhelm us than the Cubs.

[66-70-83-??]

Santana or Weaver are not leaving the Angels. If they move a pitcher i would expect it to be Escobar or Colon.

Agreed !

No thanks to either Colon or Escobar.

Lets get younger !

Perhaps it is time to drop the Santana man-crush and realize the LAA deal we want (Santana/Wood or Kendrick/Shields) isn't gonna happen.

[Sports Guy]

Zobrist has good stats but he is 25.....Estrada is very intriguing though..Lots of k's.

But he is 24.

That seems to be the big problem with their players...They are all old prospects.

End of the day, IMO, they do not have enough to get Tejada...They need another top player and they just don't have it.

[66-70-83-??]

Zobrist has good stats but he is 25.....Estrada is very intriguing though..Lots of k's.

But he is 24.

That seems to be the big problem with their players...They are all old prospects.

End of the day, IMO, they do not have enough to get Tejada...They need another top player and they just don't have it.

Zobrist was drafted in 2004 (6th round)

He was a college player. He is progressing nicely.

[Just Regular]

Whatever the 3rd team is, they'd have to have a demand for Everett.

Toronto is one of the teams needing a SS.

Cincinnati's using Royce Clayton now, and Everett would seem to be an upgrade, but the intradivision aspect could complicate things there. Doubtful the Reds would want to facilitate Houston getting Tejada.

Those are probably the only two contenders where Everett improves the position.

I suppose if Colorado were a contender, that'd be another option; would be interesting if Everett could make the difference in prying Shealy loose.

[Sports Guy]

Zobrist was drafted in 2004 (6th round)

He was a college player. He is progressing nicely.

None of this changes the fact that he was putting up good stats in leagues where he would be a year or 2 older than most players.

Estrada is a much more intriguing prospect for me.

[Just Regular]

Zobrist was dealt to Tampa in the Huff deal.

[Sports Guy]

Zobrist was dealt to Tampa in the Huff deal.

So, you are saying Houston can't trade him again? LOL

[Flosman]

Zobrist was dealt to Tampa in the Huff deal.

That would make it very hard to get him. Maybe our front office could trade the same player to two different teams, Realtors do it in Florida all the time.

[66-70-83-??]

None of this changes the fact that he was putting up good stats in leagues where he would be a year or 2 older than most players.

Estrada is a much more intriguing prospect for me.

So, he should have dropped out of college ?

You are overrating his age.

If he was putting up bad stats- yeah, a deal-killer.

But, he is doing what he should and you are penalizing him for staying in college ?

NEVERMIND, NEWSFLASH: Zobrist was dealt to the Devil Rays on July 12 for Aubrey Huff !

[Sports Guy]

Oriole Dog brought up a good point about the Stros getting Shealy.

The Rockies need BP arms and the Stros have that. SO, maybe they could deal one of their BP arms and a mid level prospect(or Everett) for Shealy...Then send us Shealy, Pence, Hirsh and Estrada for Tejada...We could throw in Todd Williams if needs be....That would be a good enough deal for me.

Not great but good enough.

I would then go to the Angels and try to get Aybar.

[66-70-83-??]

Zobrist was dealt to Tampa in the Huff deal.

I just posted this as well.

Of course, as usual, I was a little late. Thanks for posting this info.

Sorry, I had a "Syd Thrift" moment.

[Sports Guy]

So, he should have dropped out of college ?

You are overrating his age.

If he was putting up bad stats- yeah, a deal-killer.

But, he is doing what he should and you are penalizing him for staying in college ?

NEVERMIND, NEWSFLASH: Zobrist was dealt to the Devil Rays on July 12 for Aubrey Huff !

I am not penalizing him for going to college...The bottom line is the guy is 25. THat is old for a prospect. I don't care where he went to school or anything like that. He is still 25 and that is old for a prospect.