More Trade Notes

by R.J. Anderson on Jul 3, 2008 7:16 PM EDT

You would think this would get tiring, but not really. From Jayson Stark:

• Scouting bureau: One scout's review of Rays third baseman Evan Longoria: "It took Carl Crawford five years to get the feel for the game this guy got in five minutes."

There are far too many things to mock from this quote, so I'll just move on to the stuff people care about.

But Fuentes is so versatile, he might be the only reliever on the market who could be a closer, eighth-inning set-up man or situational left-hander. So he will get moved. The price tag, according to one club: "One good piece."

The Rockies seem to always have a need in center, I don't think Desmond Jennings would be necessary, perhaps Fernando Perez and a pitching prospect?

One team that seems especially interested in Bay is Tampa Bay.

Unrelated somewhat, but doesn't the Jeff Niemann "snub" all but signal that he's going to get traded in one of these deals?

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I hope not

I still say Niemann is going be a good #3-type pitcher.

by Kevin Gengler on Jul 3, 2008 7:31 PM EDT reply actions

We need Grit

by Sylar on Jul 3, 2008 7:32 PM EDT reply actions

OT: What do you all want to happen in this NYY/Bosox series?

9 = 8

by websterjtc on Jul 3, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions

3 wins by the yankees

by stpetelawyer on Jul 3, 2008 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions

I think I would like to see a bosox sweep....put the yankees out of their misery...but i'm open minded, so convince me otherwise.

9 = 8

by websterjtc on Jul 3, 2008 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Best case scenario

Is for them to split.

by GomesSweetGomes on Jul 3, 2008 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions

A Humble Red Sox fan

Holy Cow… I never thought I would say the words “Thank God we’re getting out of Tampa and off to the Bronx”

I write a baseball blog… as a Sox fan I mainly cover the Red Sox but I try to write about every team and had a fun live Blog on Rays Index this year

Last year I wrote a snarky “Ten Greatest Moments in Tampa Bay Devil Rays History” but as I wrote the other day... since the divisions expanded from 4 to 6 the team that was the best in baseball entering July has made the playoffs every year except 1.

The 2006 Red Sox had a disastrous second half and missed the playoffs (they did OK last year)

Today I compared the Rays to the raptors in Jurassic Park

So man, this Sox fan is a believer

Would love some Rays fan feed back

Sully

by SullyBaseball on Jul 3, 2008 8:00 PM EDT reply actions

I seem to remember stumbling across this blog at some point in time prior but I don't know why

Keep up your solid work.

by kericr on Jul 3, 2008 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Were you at the SABR meeting in Boston in January?

RJ is not an elitist douchebag who hates scouting

by ttnorm on Jul 3, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions

the Jeff Niemann "snub"

How would a 24 hour cup of coffee be better?

RJ is not an elitist douchebag who hates scouting

by ttnorm on Jul 3, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions

Fair enough.

by R.J. Anderson on Jul 3, 2008 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Actually it's not fair enough.

Talbot would’ve been here through the ASB if not for the injury.

by R.J. Anderson on Jul 3, 2008 11:48 PM EDT up reply actions

OT: Brewers blew 5 run lead in the bottom of the 9th vs. D-Backs

It’s kinda funny watching OTHER teams blow big leads in the ninth

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 3, 2008 10:16 PM EDT reply actions

Oh

They didn’t record an out

TAMPA BAY RAYS: 2008 CITRUS SERIES CHAMPIONS

by JMB on Jul 3, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions

good quote by rockies GM dan odowd

I think some of the best deals made at the trading deadline are the ones that aren’t made.
—Rockies GM Dan O’Dowd

by RaysOfHope on Jul 3, 2008 10:47 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Rec'd

Jason Bay is the only guy I’d really go ga-ga over. And even he has a lot of downsides.

B Rad the Ray Fan
9 = 8

by BWoodrum on Jul 3, 2008 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions

cliff floyd-like knees

Blake
USF--Class of '09

by usfraysfan on Jul 3, 2008 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions

But Short Term?

He’s 2-3 wins better than what’s currently in RF and signed for one more year at a very good contract. Very little risk on the health side, and he’s a bonafide All-Star.

by Sky Kalkman on Jul 5, 2008 8:12 PM EDT up reply actions

A tangential question

Does anyone know if the Rays signed any of the international players? I see the Padres are crowing about the 5 they signed and of course the big A’s signing is news, but I have heard nothing about the Rays.

by bobr on Jul 4, 2008 12:03 AM EDT reply actions

They signed four from the DR

But I can’t get any info on them yet.

by R.J. Anderson on Jul 4, 2008 12:09 AM EDT up reply actions

Rockies & CF

The Rockies actually have a really solid CF prospect in AA by the name of Dexter Fowler who’s on the U.S. team for the Futures Game. I don’t think Perez would be an upgrade for them in that respect, though that’s not a knock on Perez. I actually think the Rays should stand pat.

by Baseless Speculation on Jul 4, 2008 1:04 AM EDT reply actions

You’re right about Fowler, I saw him in a couple games earlier this year with Tulsa. He’s impressive. Tools whore dreamy with a nice stat line. Seriously doubt they’d want Fernando Perez.

Longlorious.

by RATW on Jul 4, 2008 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Jon Rauch

I wonder if the Nationals would deal Rauch and, if so, what they would want in return.

by bobr on Jul 5, 2008 3:40 AM EDT reply actions

Ok, how about this?

Now don’t start screaming yet. If there is a feeling that we can use a decent RH bat, how about Austin Kearns?

I mentioned Rauch the other day. I wonder about Austin Kearns. He has been beyond awful this year and seems always to have disappointed. But look at his BABIP this year, particularly against lefties. It is .158!!! Compare it to his career BABIP. Is there any chance he continues having such terrible luck? And he is still walking at a decent rate and not striking out all that often.
I don’t know what kind of a fielder he is, but his raw numbers at bb-reference seem pretty good in RF. Might he be a very cheap pickup now? Does he have options left so he could be sent to Durham for a while? He is not inordinately expensive and is signed through 2009 with a team option for 2010. He turned 28 in May.
I suppose with Dukes and Milledge both down, the Nationals might be in a bind for outfielders, but they can’t be happy with Kearns. Still, he was a hot prospect some years ago and should hit a lot better than he has this year. Suppose you could get him for Hammel?

by bobr on Jul 6, 2008 11:19 AM EDT reply actions