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this long wait for sanchez concerns me about what the pirates are asking for

Score one for Eugenio!

Velez did a lot to win the game tonight while Fast Buck Freddie nursed his owie.

Glad they both took one for their teams.

Hope sanchez rides Pittsburgh pine FOR A WHILE. Bucs starting from "healthy" SCRATCH again.

Cain brings the Pain, Sweep tomorrow!

Giants should look at Fields.

He 's more a 3rd baseman but if they want to give him away he got more upside than Sanchez.


sh Fields - 3B - Chicago White Sox Flydrop (Active) Wednesday Jul. 29, 2009
Josh Fields, who is being bumped from the roster to make room for Mark Kotsay, wants a trade away from the White Sox.
It's easy to see why he's frustrated, given that the White Sox were just kidding when they indicated that Gordon Beckham was being called up to fill in at multiple positions. Fields, though, did nothing to justify his roster spot during the first two months. Of course, he's still a far better bet than Dewayne Wise, but he might be more useful in September if he plays regularly in the minors for a few weeks. Source: Chicago Sun-Times Jul. 29 - 12:53 am et

i wanted fields during this offseason
i havnt seen him play this year but i like him

I would definitely love to have Fields, and he should come much cheaper. He played really well his rookie year. But being a third baseman, where would he fit in? Do you know if he's capable of playing any other positions?

And pleaseeeeeeeeee no Freddy Sanchez. Pleaseeee Giants?

why no freddy?

Just not thrilled by what he offers. Look at his numbers, no pop, limited RBIs. For comparison, Ishikawa has 1 more HR and 4 less RBI in ~130 less at bats. I know I'm comparing a 1st baseman to a second baseman, but Sanchez just does not have the production and stat line of a three time All Star. Besides the year he won the batting title, he's been average, and even that year he had no power. Also not a base stealing threat, and I'm pretty sure he's reached his plateau. I just don't see him having a break out season; we pretty much know what we'll be getting. When I look at this team's needs, he just doesn't seem to satisfy them, especially for what we would need to give up. If you're talking about a 3 player package with Guzman and another young top prospect (according to the link posted before), then there's no way in hell I would do that deal.

Originally posted by CornsOnTheCob:
Just not thrilled by what he offers. Look at his numbers, no pop, limited RBIs. For comparison, Ishikawa has 1 more HR and 4 less RBI in ~130 less at bats. I know I'm comparing a 1st baseman to a second baseman, but Sanchez just does not have the production and stat line of a three time All Star. Besides the year he won the batting title, he's been average, and even that year he had no power. Also not a base stealing threat, and I'm pretty sure he's reached his plateau. I just don't see him having a break out season; we pretty much know what we'll be getting. When I look at this team's needs, he just doesn't seem to satisfy them, especially for what we would need to give up. If you're talking about a 3 player package with Guzman and another young top prospect (according to the link posted before), then there's no way in hell I would do that deal.

rather have freddy than downs frandsen oranyone else we have at 2nd

Originally posted by Poncho707:
rather have freddy than downs frandsen oranyone else we have at 2nd

Yes obviously, me too...but at what cost?

Originally posted by CornsOnTheCob:
Yes obviously, me too...but at what cost?

ehhh
id try bowker frandsen and winn..but that would be for sanchez and a prospect or zach duke

then we trade for willingham

never gonna happen
i didnt know what else to say

Rumormill as of late last night


Pirates Intend To Deal Sanchez, Wilson?
By Ben Nicholson-Smith [July 28 at 9:53pm CST]

9:53pm: Henry Schulman at the San Francisco Chronicle and Gordon Edes at Yahoo have both heard that a deal sending Sanchez to the Giants was close to completion last night, but were halted due to aforementioned concerns about Sanchez's knee. Schulman hears conflicting reports on what the Pirates are demanding in return, but says any prospects involved will be on a higher level than the previously-dealt Scott Barnes.

9:35pm: Though scratches of Sanchez and Wilson from the Pirates' lineup made people curious tonight, Kovacevic says that there's "nothing likely" to happen tonight with them.

5:35pm: Kovacevic has updated his previous report, saying that "primary" talks about Sanchez have been with the Giants, and they "were believed to have intensifed last night." But Kovacevic says the Twins are still in the mix as well.

3:28pm: A Pirates official tells Kovacevic that the club doesn't need to move either Sanchez or Wilson and won't trade them unless they see a good offer.

Meanwhile, Jon Heyman of SI.com hears that the Giants are pretty seriously involved in talks for Sanchez.

2:16pm: Jeff Fletcher of AOL Fanhouse hears that the Angels are "likely looking" at Sanchez. The way Howie Kendrick and Maicer Izturis are hitting lately, that'd be a curious acquisition.

1:33pm: ESPN.com's Jayson Stark hears that the Pirates plan on dealing Freddy Sanchez and Jack Wilson this week. The Giants could be suitors for Sanchez and the Red Sox have considered Wilson in the past.

9:58am: Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette hears that the Pirates have put off extension talks with Sanchez and Wilson until after the deadline and will instead entertain trade offers for them. The trade talks may not stop this Friday; if either player clears wiavers, the Pirates will be able to deal him until the end of August.

Kovacevic hears the Pirates may be open to paying some of Sanchez's 2010 contract to acquire better prospects in a possible trade.

8:27am: The Pirates still have a number of players attracting interest from other teams. Here's the latest on their trade candidates, from John Perrotto of PiratesReport.com:

* Phillies manager Charlie Manuel is trying to persuade his GM to go after Zach Duke, who won't become a free agent until after the 2011 season.
* The Cubs have stepped up their pursuit of reliever John Grabow, but they may not have the prospects to interest the Pirates.
* The Twins and Braves have checked in on Freddy Sanchez, but some executives believe the Pirates will have trouble moving him without contributing to the $8.1MM option for next year that's likely to vest.
* The Red Sox are once again "kicking the tires" on Jack Wilson.

Originally posted by BigRon:
Rumormill as of late last night


Pirates Intend To Deal Sanchez, Wilson?
By Ben Nicholson-Smith [July 28 at 9:53pm CST]

9:53pm: Henry Schulman at the San Francisco Chronicle and Gordon Edes at Yahoo have both heard that a deal sending Sanchez to the Giants was close to completion last night, but were halted due to aforementioned concerns about Sanchez's knee. Schulman hears conflicting reports on what the Pirates are demanding in return, but says any prospects involved will be on a higher level than the previously-dealt Scott Barnes.

9:35pm: Though scratches of Sanchez and Wilson from the Pirates' lineup made people curious tonight, Kovacevic says that there's "nothing likely" to happen tonight with them.

5:35pm: Kovacevic has updated his previous report, saying that "primary" talks about Sanchez have been with the Giants, and they "were believed to have intensifed last night." But Kovacevic says the Twins are still in the mix as well.

3:28pm: A Pirates official tells Kovacevic that the club doesn't need to move either Sanchez or Wilson and won't trade them unless they see a good offer.

Meanwhile, Jon Heyman of SI.com hears that the Giants are pretty seriously involved in talks for Sanchez.

2:16pm: Jeff Fletcher of AOL Fanhouse hears that the Angels are "likely looking" at Sanchez. The way Howie Kendrick and Maicer Izturis are hitting lately, that'd be a curious acquisition.

1:33pm: ESPN.com's Jayson Stark hears that the Pirates plan on dealing Freddy Sanchez and Jack Wilson this week. The Giants could be suitors for Sanchez and the Red Sox have considered Wilson in the past.

9:58am: Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette hears that the Pirates have put off extension talks with Sanchez and Wilson until after the deadline and will instead entertain trade offers for them. The trade talks may not stop this Friday; if either player clears wiavers, the Pirates will be able to deal him until the end of August.

Kovacevic hears the Pirates may be open to paying some of Sanchez's 2010 contract to acquire better prospects in a possible trade.

8:27am: The Pirates still have a number of players attracting interest from other teams. Here's the latest on their trade candidates, from John Perrotto of PiratesReport.com:

* Phillies manager Charlie Manuel is trying to persuade his GM to go after Zach Duke, who won't become a free agent until after the 2011 season.
* The Cubs have stepped up their pursuit of reliever John Grabow, but they may not have the prospects to interest the Pirates.
* The Twins and Braves have checked in on Freddy Sanchez, but some executives believe the Pirates will have trouble moving him without contributing to the $8.1MM option for next year that's likely to vest.
* The Red Sox are once again "kicking the tires" on Jack Wilson.

My God, how much smoke can one take in one's rectum.

They need to play Wilson and Sanchez to get them dealt. Hiding them makes them appear even weaker than they are.

The fact that they will send them through waivers means they won't be on the team next year.

I also told you they would be willing to pay part on Sanchez deal to move him before it came out in these reports. That's desperation for sure.

I hope you guys will get off jockin' Sanchez. It's abundantly clear his value is plummeting and the alarm clock is going of for Pittsburgh.

I say we hit the snooze bar.

Wilson gone.

Pirates And Mariners Make Seven Player Deal
By Tim Dierkes [July 29 at 11:45am CST]

11:45am: Kovacevic says the Mariners acquire Wilson and Ian Snell for Clement, Ronny Cedeno, Aaron Pribanic, Brett Lorin and Nathan Adcock.

"Johnson and Garko are journeymen for various reason including Nick's nicked up a lot and has lack of true corner infield power as you can see. Garko is a platoon player who struggles agaiinst lefties and has never played with an NL team and would have to face all new pitchers. His numbers are great for the limited at bats and may be worth a flyer if he cheap and under contract which I doubt. Both he and Martinez are Indians. Garko had palyed in KC and for other teams as well."






Just a quick correction. Garko has only ever played for the Cleveland Indians. He is not a journeyman.

Check out the website: http://www.baseball-reference.com/pl...arkory01.shtml

Originally posted by jlema:
Just a quick correcton. Garko has only ever played for the Cleveland Indians. He is not a journeyman.

Welcome in.

I was corrected on that earlier. I had him confused with another RG ,Ross Gload now with the Marlins.

The board is new and the more knowledge we bring in the better it becomes.