Brad emaus Traded To The Rockies

SargentBargs101 · Post #1 » by **SargentBargs101** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 9:51 pm

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2011/04/r ... emaus.html

Post #2 » by **Schad** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 9:56 pm

Ever so slightly baffled by this. Emaus is nothing special, but he could be a useful bench bat at some point. Malone is trash; I'd be shocked if we ever saw him in a Jays uniform.

There There · Post #3 » by **There There** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 9:58 pm

Yeah, AA's moves are becoming more baffling by the day

Napoli for Francisco made little sense, this one is flat out ridiculous. A 28 year old reliever who has never been above AA, seriously ?

rtcaino · Post #4 » by **rtcaino** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 10:18 pm

The Napoli for Frank makes sense from the perspective that Frank is likely to garner a compensatory pick.

I can't find a redeemable way to view this deal.

Post #5 » by **Schad** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 10:22 pm

Apparently there's a PTBNL or cash coming back as well. Of course, when you're talking PTBNL/cash, you know that the player list consists of one-legged midgets and rodeo clowns.

There There · Post #6 » by **There There** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 10:24 pm

Schadenfreude wrote:Apparently there's a PTBNL or cash coming back as well. Of course, when you're talking PTBNL/cash, you know that the player list consists of one-legged midgets and rodeo clowns.

Even with the one-legged midget in tow this makes zero sense. And trust me, i'm ok with one-legged midgets.

Post #7 » by **YogiStewart** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 10:28 pm

aren't you guys dissecting two very crappy players?

Post #8 » by **Schad** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 10:42 pm

YogiStewart wrote:aren't you guys dissecting two very crappy players?

One of them can be big-league crappy. The other is probably AAA crappy at best. Even if all you have is a nickel, you shouldn't trade it for a penny. Unless it's Brad Penny.

Post #9 » by **YogiStewart** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 11:27 pm

heh, true.
but without even glancing at the minor affiliates' rosters, i'd guess that maybe the trade fills a roster need.

Randle McMurphy · Post #10 » by **Randle McMurphy** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 11:27 pm

Makes little sense. Whatever. More Jayson Nix, it is.

There There · Post #11 » by **There There** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 11:41 pm

Randle McMurphy wrote:Makes little sense. Whatever. More Jayson Nix, it is.

Right. Unless, say, Nix were to get injured and you had a major league ready replacement who you just traded for a reliever who is going to filling out the 51s pen for the next couple of years ( in a best case scenario )

SharoneWright · Post #12 » by **SharoneWright** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 11:46 pm

Dude's gonna learn to stop unpacking his bags...

Hoopstarr · Post #13 » by **Hoopstarr** » Fri Apr 22, 2011 11:54 pm

Instead of Rajai Davis, it would've been nice to pick up Eric Young Jr. from them in the off season. Even now, he's in the minors only because there's no room for him on the big team. He's a 2B but he can play CF too. Great OBP and elite speed, perfect for lead off.

rtcaino · Post #14 » by **rtcaino** » Sat Apr 23, 2011 12:37 am

Ya nor sure why they were so motivated to get rid of Emaus.

I guess on one hand, it makes sense if they don't project a future for him with the team, and want to give him an opportunity. But it's not like they have that much middle infield depth...