Winter Meetings Day Four Open Thread

by R.J. Anderson on Dec 10, 2008 9:25 PM EST

Tommy will have some words about the Rule 5 draft in the morning, but Lancaster gives us some teasers heading into the last day of the meetings.

“We made some progress on a couple different trade fronts today,” Andrew Friedman allowed in his meeting with the local beat writers a short time ago. “There’s certainly a scenario in which something gets done before I get on a plane tomorrow.”

What might one of those deals be? At this point, there’s no telling. But it sounds like many of the rumors that have made their way out this week have only minimal basis in reality. Then again, who knows? Maybe they’ll swing a deal for Rick Ankiel or someone along those lines before the long flight home. Stay tuned.

There's also a few notes on the bullpen upgrades, Rule 5 draft, and even the meeting with Bobby Abreu's agent.

Tomorrow shall be fun.

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Tomorow will be fun....

after my Macroeconomics and Sports Management finals.

Top Josh Paul Pornos- Big Navi Stroking, 2pitchers1cup, BJ to the Balls, Riggans Your Thingans
09: This one is for all the rings.

by SRQman on Dec 10, 2008 9:27 PM EST reply actions

Aww tomorrow's the last day of meetings...

I liked the added incentive not to be productive…

Dude. This.

by Blicks on Dec 10, 2008 9:30 PM EST reply actions

Something awesome can happen as soon as tomorrow.

It could also be Anderson or Griffey, lets hope not. I can’t wait for some news tomorrow!

by joeybw on Dec 10, 2008 9:34 PM EST reply actions

Take this for what it's worth

Adding to FOXSports.com’s Ken Rosenthal reports, MLB.com says Joe Smith, Luis Valbuena and Jeremy Reed are all likely involved in a three-team J.J. Putz deal.
The particulars still aren’t known, but MLB.com believes the Indians will get Smith from the Mets and Valbuena from the Mariners and give up Gutierrez to Seattle. That suggests that Aaron Heilman could also be Seattle bound, probably with Mike Carp. MLB.com believes the deal is on the verge of being done.

by joeybw on Dec 10, 2008 9:36 PM EST reply actions

Andy needs to hurry up and rape Omar on an EJax deal.

Dude. This.

by Blicks on Dec 10, 2008 9:40 PM EST up reply actions

Honestly, I don't know how

F-Mart wont help us next season and they wont trade him anyway. All their studs are too expensive.

by joeybw on Dec 10, 2008 9:43 PM EST up reply actions

Nick. Evans.

And prospects.

And dump Wheeler on them.

Dude. This.

by Blicks on Dec 10, 2008 9:44 PM EST up reply actions

I could tell you one deal that won't get done is the Hermida to Rays deal, especially if they want what there asking for....

which was any 2 of Wade Davis, Hellboy, and Talbot (are they serious?). I really hope Giambi becomes a Ray, if not Bradley will do. All the same names keep circulating, but it’ll be interesting whos name gets picked out the hat. I still say a trade will combe before a FA signing.

by TheUltimateBucFan on Dec 10, 2008 9:41 PM EST reply actions

EDWIN'S GONE

The Detroit Tigers are set to acquire right-hander Edwin Jackson from the Tampa Bay Rays for outfielder Matt Joyce, according to a major-league source.

by R.J. Anderson on Dec 10, 2008 9:42 PM EST reply actions