EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted July 17, 2008 The Richie Sexson signing indicates to me that Shelley Duncan's shoulder injury is season ending. It's funny that I've heard no news of that. Eric Milton is a AAA Yankee? Dear lord. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDevilAndGodAreRagingInsideMe 0 Report post Posted July 17, 2008 The scrap heap continues to pile up. Morgan Ensberg (who was mercifully DFA'd after being the starting 3B during A-Rod's DL stint), Jason Lane (spent the entire season at AAA so far), Sidney Ponson Round II (who's been good in 2 of 3 starts), and now Eric Milton and Richie Sexson. While I'm at it, LaTroy Hawkins and Chad Moeller are wastes of roster spots. Sexson has potential because he's hitting lefties and the Yankees haven't been. Maybe they get lucky. It's not costing them anything, so they have that going for them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strummer 0 Report post Posted July 17, 2008 Joe Blanton has been traded to the Phillies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDevilAndGodAreRagingInsideMe 0 Report post Posted July 17, 2008 Hideo Nomo retired. So the Yankees probably won't be signing him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted July 17, 2008 Joe Blanton has been traded to the Phillies Source? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
milliondollarchamp 0 Report post Posted July 17, 2008 Joe Blanton has been traded to the Phillies Source? it was just on espn news Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted July 17, 2008 Cardenas has been rumored to have been taken out of the Clearwater lineup. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted July 17, 2008 Joe Blanton has been traded to the Phillies Source? it was just on espn news Anyone know the players going to Oakland? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
milliondollarchamp 0 Report post Posted July 17, 2008 The Athletics get second baseman Adrian Cardenas, pitcher Josh Outman and outfielder Matthew Spencer, all minor leaguers. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3494315 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted July 17, 2008 Let's see. Jason Donald, Greg Golson and Lou Marson are still in Reading's lineup. Cardenas would suck. Not that he's untouchable, but he could have attracted a better pitcher, IMO. Edit: Outman too? Jeez, I hope the Phillies have a good supply of lube. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted July 17, 2008 Gah! Seriously, Adrian Cardenas? For Joe F'n Blanton? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted July 17, 2008 I guess that also means the end of Happ's chances to pitch with the big club unless Myers still shits the bed upon his return. Is Blanton really going to be that much/any better than Happ would have been? If they were going to give up that package for Blanton they really should have just gone ahead and shot their wad for Harden. Would cost more (maybe not that much, though), but at least you get quality in return. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
milliondollarchamp 0 Report post Posted July 17, 2008 WIP in Philly are saying that the Phillies and Rockies have "exchanged calls" about Matt Holliday. Nothing imminent, no rumored offers, just an exchange of calls. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted July 17, 2008 WIP in Philly are saying that the Phillies and Rockies have "exchanged calls" about Matt Holliday. Nothing imminent, no rumored offers, just an exchange of calls. That seems like a dead end. Phils have no holes in the outfield, unless their intent is to ditch Burrell after the season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted July 17, 2008 I worked out the Phils' new top ten prospects. 1. Carlos Carrasco, RHP 2. Lou Marson, C 3. Kyle Drabek, RHP 4. Joe Savery, LHP 5. Dominic Brown, OF 6. Jason Donald, SS/IF 7. Greg Golson, OF 8. Travis D'Arnaud, C 9. Edgar Garcia, RHP 10. Freddy Galvis, SS Just missed: J.A. Happ, LHP; Drew Naylor, RHP; Antonio Bastardo, LHP; Andrew Carpenter, RHP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NYU 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2008 Okay, so Johan Santana giving up five runs to Cincinnati and being taken out after the fourth inning is just....not acceptable. Yeesh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2008 Hey that takes the sting off the questionable return they received for Harden. Blanton does have good long term value simply because he's very durable but he's yet to put two good years together in a row at this point. The Cardenas addition is interesting when you consider that they just drafted Jemile Weeks, in what most think was an overdraft at #12, so one of them is going to have to change positions. It's expected Gio Gonzalez, who they got in the Swisher trade, will be called up to take Blanton's spot in the rotation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MFer 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2008 I know that Bonds is a pariah at this point, but he's gotta be better than some of these players being picked up by contenders, no? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2008 I know that Bonds is a pariah at this point, but he's gotta be better than some of these players being picked up by contenders, no? Not if you're looking for pitching, which all of the major deals have involved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDevilAndGodAreRagingInsideMe 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2008 I worked out the Phils' new top ten prospects. 3. Kyle Drabek, RHP Doug's son? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2008 I worked out the Phils' new top ten prospects. 3. Kyle Drabek, RHP Doug's son? Yes. He's out with Tommy John surgery, but set to return soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the max 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2008 I know that Bonds is a pariah at this point, but he's gotta be better than some of these players being picked up by contenders, no? Not if you're looking for pitching, which all of the major deals have involved. I think he's referring more to Richie Sexson and Tony Clark. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dandy 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2008 Got to love the 5 straight hits Cordero has given up to blow the 2 run lead and put the Mets in the driver's seat. Fuck. Edit---Oops, 6. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NYU 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2008 Ten game winning streak and now tied for first place with Philly. I'm excited. Against all my best judgment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmy no nose 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2008 I love Coors Field. Chris Iannetta broke his bat today and had the ball end up about 15 rows deep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naiwf 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2008 It's almost like the Mets remembered how to play all of a sudden. If Johan or Pedro ever give us anything this team will be a factor in September. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
strummer 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2008 Johan Santana was barely breaking 90 MPH tonight. He's clearly hiding an injury Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2008 I know that Bonds is a pariah at this point, but he's gotta be better than some of these players being picked up by contenders, no? Not if you're looking for pitching, which all of the major deals have involved. I think he's referring more to Richie Sexson and Tony Clark. Bonds is nothing more than a DH at this point, so he for sure wouldn't have gone to Arizona, and if he went to New York, they'd have to have Giambi in the field every day. He's not a great fit in either place. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike wanna be 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2008 Johan Santana was barely breaking 90 MPH tonight. He's clearly hiding an injury He was barely breaking 90 against the Giants in the five-inning rainout. Let's hope you're lying. It's like somebody was honest with the team. "Minaya's ass is out the door if we miss the playoffs, and you all are Minaya's boys. He leaves, you don't get the preferential treatment you'd get if he stays. Might want to start winning ballgames." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheDevilAndGodAreRagingInsideMe 0 Report post Posted July 18, 2008 Bonds is nothing more than a DH at this point, so he for sure wouldn't have gone to Arizona, and if he went to New York, they'd have to have Giambi in the field every day. He's not a great fit in either place. Giambi plays 1B pretty much every day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
