Archive for July 16th, 2009

On a lighter not trade related note

Sports Illustrated this week quoting Phil Coke after his visit backstage to a professional wrestling match, “It’s real, because you have to put a lot of time into learning how not to kill someone by accident.” 
That’s funny, you slay me, Phil.

Trade

John, for those exact reasons the Giants don’t make this deal.  Why would they want to pick up Halladay’s salary or have to negotiate with him afetr next year.  I don’t think the Giants do this.  It costs them too much $.

Trade

That trade also makes sense because it ensures that Halladay doesn’t go to the Red Sox…and that he goes to the NL where the Yanks won’t have to face him.
Plus…the 25 year old Cain is a better long term option than the 32 year old Halladay.
Also, Chamberlain or Hughes could be leveraged for a position [...]

Trade

Where do I sign?   Do it.  I would prefer to have Rios, but I could live with Rowand.  I would make either of those deals.  Jeter could move to second and Pena could play short (or vice versa).  The drop in offense would not be so unbelievable (with Rowand or Rios) that you couldn’t do it.  [...]

Trade

Halladay/ Cano/  Swisher (Giants), Cain/ Rowand (Yankees), Jonathan Sanchez/Prospects (Blue Jays)…
OR…
Halladay/ Cano/  Swisher (Giants), Cain/ Rios (Yankees), Jonathan Sanchez/Prospects (Blue Jays)…
Ok, Discuss.

Second Half

Bedard or Lee would be ok, depending on what we’re giving up. I’m not sure Joba is going to be growing a brain anytime soon. As far as the outfielders go, I’m tired of seeing all those guys. Swisher needs to be a bench player, small doses like Leyritz or Strawberry, or [...]

All Star Game

Obama’s throw was wimpy.  He bounced it.  Fox didn’t show it.  The camera angle was such that you could not see home plate.  Give me a break!
Best part of the game was Rivera pitching in the 9th.  His stuff was nasty… unhitable.  At 39, he is still the best in the game.  The worst moment [...]