Topkin: Rays working on Iwamura deal

We've heard Minnesota is the team involved from one source, but as of yet cannot confirm it, so take that with a large grain of salt for now.

Roger Mooney says it's a NL team and the deal will be completed by tonight.

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I hope AF convinces the Twinkies that a Aki for Liriano swap.

We’ll even throw in Gabe Gross and Dan Wheeler.

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by PriceMultiCyYoungs on Nov 3, 2009 2:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

*swap would be a fantastic deal.

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by PriceMultiCyYoungs on Nov 3, 2009 2:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

They just cleared room with Buscher.

by R.J. Anderson on Nov 3, 2009 2:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Ew

Liriano looked completely lost this season.

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by Imperialism32 on Nov 3, 2009 2:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, that's why I suggested it. I know he may never be what he was pre-TJ

but if we could get someone with even a SMALL chance to pitch like that again that then you do it. Considering Aki probably walks for nothing if we don’t trade him.

IIRC he was excellent after his call-up in 2008.

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by PriceMultiCyYoungs on Nov 3, 2009 2:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Aki for Mauer?

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by PlayOnWords on Nov 3, 2009 2:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Cmon Twinkies, get played again!

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by EminenceFront on Nov 3, 2009 2:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Aki and Talbot for Wilson Ramos

Make it happen

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by Imperialism32 on Nov 3, 2009 2:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Easy decision--Cody should be ready to step in --per Zo

by sternfan1 on Nov 3, 2009 2:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Quote me directly as I do you

I wrote an article that he was a player to keep an eye on. I’ve never twisted your words Cut and paste, Stern, cut and paste.

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by FreeZorilla on Nov 3, 2009 3:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

All day long i've had my eye on his 204/283/299 slash line at AA

He looks ready to me

by sternfan1 on Nov 3, 2009 3:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Yawn....

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by FreeZorilla on Nov 3, 2009 3:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Not sure what good the Rays can get

I have lived in the Twin Cities for six years and have heard the constant complaining from the media and Twins fans about the lack of a solid second baseman. I think Aki is a perfect fit for the Twins. I’ve been mulling this over in my head for a few months. But the problem I have with the trade is that I don’t think the Twins are willing to give up anything that will be worthwhile for the Rays. Nathan? No way. Mauer? That’s stupid. There relivers suck. If you paid any attention to them this year you would see the starters put in a decent game and then the relievers would make it close. There have also been rumblines that the Twins minor league system has weakened. Unless the Rays thrown in another nice piece I don’t think they will get good value. But then again what the hell do I know?

by Suckerpunch on Nov 3, 2009 3:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Sorry for the typos

I caught a couple after the fact. Rumblines should be rumblings. :)

by Suckerpunch on Nov 3, 2009 3:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

I agree that Rochester has not been a great team the last couple of years

If Guerrier didn’t have so many innings the last couple of years I would love to take him. Unfortunately, he’s in his last season before arbitration as near as I can tell and wouldn’t be enough for Aki. Although, we don’t have much leverage so who knows.

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by Andy Hellicksonstine on Nov 3, 2009 4:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

Welcome back Jason Pridie !

Thats the type of return I expect. We are dumping his option here

by raysrule44 on Nov 3, 2009 3:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

Im guessing its a non 40 man lower level arm with upside

The fact that were getting anything is pretty amazing given the fact that teams know we have no plan on keeping Aki.

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by Tommy Rancel on Nov 3, 2009 3:44 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 0 recs

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by Andy Hellicksonstine on Nov 3, 2009 4:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs

The Tampa Bay Rays are rumored to be in the process of finalizing a deal that will send second baseman Akinori Iwamura to a National League team. The trade is expected to be completed Tuesday night.

http://www.bradenton.com/sports/baseball/tampa-bay-rays/story/1827934.html

by R.J. Anderson on Nov 3, 2009 3:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs