Official Trade Ideas Thread

cmaff051 · Post #361 » by **cmaff051** » Wed Jul 25, 2007 2:13 am

The Yankees wouldn't trade Pujols for Hughes. Why would they trade Texiera for Hughes?

Jitpal · Post #362 » by **Jitpal** » Thu Jul 26, 2007 3:47 pm

In what only can be described as a strange twist, the Tigers have an interest in taking Kyle Farnsworth off the Yankees' hands.
According to multiple sources, the Tigers are looking to make a deal that would bring Farnsworth back to the team he pitched 46 games for in 2005. Ideally, the Tigers would like to add Texas closer Eric Gagne but he likely will balk at a deal that sends him to a team where he can't close.
Tigers scout Dick Egan was at last night's Yankees' 7-1 win over the Royals in which Farnsworth didn't pitch in. What the Yankees would get back depends on how much money the Tigers want to pay on Farnsworth's salary.
Farnsworth, who is making $5.25 million this year and $5.5 million next season, is 1-1 with a 4.24 ERA.

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-Jitpal

Post #363 » by **nykgeneralmanager** » Thu Jul 26, 2007 4:13 pm

Pay none of his contract and take nothing of value in return, just cut ties with the scrub.

Post #364 » by **PR07** » Thu Jul 26, 2007 4:30 pm

I don't want to give the Tigers another power arm or help them at all. Farnsworth can't pitch in NY, but that doesn't mean he can't pitch pretty well in another baseball environment. Trade him to the NL or a non-serious contender.

Jitpal · Post #365 » by **Jitpal** » Thu Jul 26, 2007 4:54 pm

PacersRule07 wrote:I don't want to give the Tigers another power arm or help them at all. Farnsworth can't pitch in NY, but that doesn't mean he can't pitch pretty well in another baseball environment. Trade him to the NL or a non-serious contender.

Beggars can't be choosers. If we need to unload this guy, you give him to whoever wants him. -Jitpal

Post #366 » by **nykgeneralmanager** » Thu Jul 26, 2007 5:21 pm

PacersRule07 wrote:I don't want to give the Tigers another power arm or help them at all. Farnsworth can't pitch in NY, but that doesn't mean he can't pitch pretty well in another baseball environment. Trade him to the NL or a non-serious contender.

Farnsworth has proven that his problem isn't NY, it's a big spot. It just so happens that every appearance in NY is a big spot. But even in a bullpen such as Detroit's, he still won't be successful in the postseason. Just think back to the ATL/HOU NLDS.

Post #367 » by **PR07** » Thu Jul 26, 2007 5:45 pm

Still, from what I've heard, there are other teams interested in Farnsworth like the Rockies, DRays, Phillies, etc. Unless Detroit gives us a lot more value than the others, then I ship him elsewhere.

SARGO127 · Post #368 » by **SARGO127** » Thu Jul 26, 2007 9:43 pm

Yankees Get:
Jarrod Saltalamacchia

Braves Get:
Johnny Damon (Cash)
Scot Proctor
Tyler Clippard
Prospect from DET

DET Gets:
Kyle Farnsworth

Post #369 » by **nykgeneralmanager** » Thu Jul 26, 2007 10:21 pm

ATL would be foolish to deal Salty for "pieces." Anything less than an ace prospect or a star hitter wouldn't be acceptable for them to take in return.

Pharmcat · Post #370 » by **Pharmcat** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 11:15 am

how bout this one:

Igawa for a box of Bubble gum?

xNewYorkMadex · Post #371 » by **xNewYorkMadex** » Fri Jul 27, 2007 12:51 pm

The Kandi Man Rocks wrote:how bout this one:

Igawa for a box of Bubble gum?

The Grocery Store owner declines

Post #372 » by **PR07** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 7:20 pm

Couldn't we have just signed Gagne as a free agent prior to this year? I mean I know that he wanted to be a closer, but everyone has a price. It seems pretty stupid if we are going to give up our really good prospects for him.

Jitpal · Post #373 » by **Jitpal** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 1:14 am

Looks like Tampa traded Wigginton to Houston for Dan Wheeler. So there goes that idea/rumor/proposed deal. What's next? -Jitpal

Post #374 » by **PR07** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 2:57 am

We need another bat preferably at 1B or OF, we need another bullpen arm.

Jitpal · Post #375 » by **Jitpal** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 3:03 am

Just had a thought. What about a Moose + Damon deal bringing us back Andruw Jones? I know his average is down a lot, but he is still very good defensively, still walks a lot and still is driving in runs. If the Braves deal for Teixeira they won't need Jones's bat. This way they also get back a player who can fill in in center in Damon and the warmer weather will probably help him. They also get Moose the bolster the end of their rotation. We get out of Damon's deal. Jones is walking at the end of this year. If he fits in then run with it otherwise let him walk and we don't lose much in Moose and Damon. For this season you significantly improve the outfield with Melky in RF and Jones in CF. It's not like Damon is hitting any better than Jones anyway. Just a thought, might be a stupid idea. Thoughts? -Jitpal

Post #376 » by **PR07** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 3:06 am

I'd probably do it, but who do we get to replace Moose in the rotation? I suppose we could trade Abreu for a decent starter.

Jitpal · Post #377 » by **Jitpal** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 3:10 am

PacersRule07 wrote:I'd probably do it, but who do we get to replace Moose in the rotation? I suppose we could trade Abreu for a decent starter.

Well Hughes is pretty much back. Then I believe Karstens is also ready. Rasner should be back soon. That 5th spot could be either Karstens or Rasner. Perhaps even Chamberlain. The guy is dominating already, why not let him dominate here in September as a starter. It isn't like we will be any worse this year. Worst case scenario, we miss the playoffs like we are right now but we clear off a chunk of salary to go after some free agents this year. Best case scenario, Hughes and Chamberlain come up and dominate, Jones turns his bat around, and we storm our way into the playoffs. At least that is the way I look at it. -Jitpal

cmaff051 · Post #378 » by **cmaff051** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 3:45 am

Karstens sucks. I'd rather keep Mike Mussina who is a much better option than he is. Rasner won't be back until September.

theknicks414 · Post #379 » by **theknicks414** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 7:58 pm

Hughes, Joba, Giambi, and Gagne are our acquisitions

Post #380 » by **PR07** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 9:28 pm

Can we get rid of Farnsworth yet?