Comments on: Trade Rumors: Red Sox Outfielders, Chase Headley

By: YODA777

YODA777 — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 18:49:00 +0000

Blockbuster trade:
1. Pittburgh get: Upton. Pittsburgh gives: Marte, Cole, Bell
2. D-Backs get: Headley, Cole. D-Backs give: Skaggs, Ownings, Upton
3. Padres get: Skaggs, Marte, Ownings, Bell . Padres give: Headley and a few other prospects 1 each to both the Pirates and D-Backs.

By: TonyPenaforHOF

TonyPenaforHOF — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 02:00:00 +0000

Would like to see Corey Hart from the Brewers – two years of control, good defense and a somewhat reasonable salary – about 4 million left this year, 10 million next year for ages 30 and 31.

By: James S

James S — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 01:30:00 +0000

Of all the outfielders available I would go after in order, Pence, Giancarlo Stanton (if he even IS available), Victorino, Soriano, Cody Ross, Josh Willingham, Corey Hart and Headley (as an OF). I wouldn’t overpay for any of them except Stanton & Pence.
If Cubs are paying most of Soriano’s money, I’d take his powerful bat in a heartbeat. No pitcher is ever safe with Soriano at the plate. Victorino is a good all-around hitter, runner and a gold glover. I don’t care what his stats are right now. There’s no need for me to talk him up, anyone who closely follows baseball yearly (I mean ‘reads box scores daily’) knows what he brings. If I need to explain why he’s good, you’ve got a lot more to learn than just that.

That said, I would do everything possible to not give up Marte for any of them, and definitely not give him up for a half-season rental. If they do give him up, they damn well better be keeping the guy they receive long term.
I’d give up Taillon ahead of Marte. I wouldnt give up Cole though unless were talking getting a Stanton and for long-term. I’d try to hang on to Hansen too, but anybody else is fair game.

I would have jumped on Hanley Ramirez as a shortstop, but it’s too late now. Dodgers got a steal there

By: James S

James S — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 01:08:00 +0000

Definitely Cody Ross. The rest are nothing worth having, especially Sweeney. I have to think Huntington would be a lousy fantasy league owner if he thinks Sweeney would put up better numbers than Alex Presley. I wish he (Huntington) was in my league.

By: emjayinTN

emjayinTN — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:13:00 +0000

When the rumors started I thought that Brad Lincoln and Gorkys Hernandez would be enough to get Headley. The package Cincy gave SD for Mat Latos has spoiled Byrnes into thinking every team is as dumb as Cincy. If they ask for anything more I would toss in the extra draft pick (#33) in 2013, and nothing more.

By: F Lang

F Lang — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 21:43:00 +0000

Cody Ross is a tough, battle tested player. Would be great to get him and way cheaper than Headley. He is a really underrated guy and he also has a 1.076 postseason OPS.

By: Dennis Thomas

Dennis Thomas — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 21:32:00 +0000

How would Hunter Pence look in a bucco’s uniform? What would it take to get him from the Phillies? It appears he is on the block.

By: PiratesFan

PiratesFan — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 20:35:00 +0000

Cody Ross would be a very good addition. The other two Sox would not be very exciting.

By: PiratesFan

PiratesFan — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 20:35:00 +0000

I like Headley, but I wouldn’t give up a top prospect for him.

By: Scott Stauffer

Scott Stauffer — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 19:46:00 +0000

Cody Ross is the best of the bunch