Comments on: Thursday Trade Rumors: Middle of the Order Bat, Quentin, Stephen Drew

By: PiratesFan

PiratesFan — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 21:16:00 +0000

Actually he’s under control through 2015, so three years after this season. And he’s put together more than one good season (and last year was more than solid): http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/u/uptonju01.shtml

By: KingCobra

KingCobra — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:20:00 +0000

He’s under control for 2 more years, will cost a fortune in terms of players to acquire and money, he is seemingly ordinary outside of Arizona, has put together one solid season, has horrible home/road splits, appears to have some sort of attitude problem, may have a nagging shoulder injury to which no one truly knows the extent and has enraged the fan base and Arizona management all before turning 25 years old. Besides those things, yes he is an excellent player.

By: Steve Dimmick

Steve Dimmick — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 11:27:00 +0000

say Victorino? getting old, but i think he could be that leadoff guy down the stretch with experience.

By: Steve Dimmick

Steve Dimmick — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 11:23:00 +0000

Parra is better than Presley and Tabata, he would start over them, seriously dude!

By: Tim Fort

Tim Fort — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 05:48:00 +0000

I want Dempster… Willingham or Kubel.

By: Brandon Joint

Brandon Joint — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 03:40:00 +0000

you have to remember that these are all just rumors, no one really knows what or who their going after except the front office

By: Dave Parker's Unfiltered Camel

Dave Parker's Unfiltered Camel — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 02:43:00 +0000

They know what they’re after. They want a proven bat and and arm, but they can’t put their eggs in one basket. They’re not the only team looking for help.

By: Mike Adamson

Mike Adamson — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 02:30:00 +0000

The Pirates seem like they have no clue what they are after and just want to make a trade at this point. They are in on everyone and whoever takes the least that will be the move.
I would rather they just decide who they want then go after them. If it’s Headley or Upton then go get him. If it’s pitching then fine but being involved in everything makes the Pirates look silly to me.

By: Kevin_Creagh

Kevin_Creagh — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 01:12:00 +0000

Yunel Escobar is a clubhouse problem. He was hated in ATL and has worn out his welcome in TOR. Two thumbs down.

By: IC Bob

IC Bob — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 01:11:00 +0000

I understand but their are only a handful of players that are consistent in the bigs. The kid needs to play and I really believe it harms a kid to sit their and rot at AAA when their are inferior guys up their playing everyday. Will he be a star right away? I doubt it. Barry Bonds batted 240 his first year. I think the expectations heaped on this kid only grows the more he stays down. Lets get him up and let him start catching balls Sutton lets drop (I actually really like Sutton just not everyday in the outfield).