Report: Pittsburgh Pirates Involved in Trade Talks for Akinori Iwamura
by R.J. Anderson on Nov 3, 2009 4:19 PM EST
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@Dejan_Kovacevic: Hearing #Pirates part of trade talks with #Rays Akinori Iwamura.
This would indeed confirm Roger Mooney's earlier report which stated the Rays were working on a deal with a National League team. As for the Pirates, they have some interesting relievers, including one of my long-time favs Joel Hanrahan. No idea what the return would be though. For some back-reading on the Iwamura situation you can check out this post from a few weeks ago.
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Age isn't much of a factor.
Throws hard, strikes people out, has walk issues though.
Shocked he was still top 10 in Pirates system last year.
by R.J. Anderson on Nov 3, 2009 4:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We could bring back Evan Meek!
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by FreeZorilla on Nov 3, 2009 4:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
52% GBs, 8 K/9, had walk issues in the bigs so far, but not as much in the minors
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by FreeZorilla on Nov 3, 2009 4:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Came over with Thayer for Branyan and was a one-time rule 5 selection
They sent him down, but we allowed them to keep him for cash
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by FreeZorilla on Nov 3, 2009 4:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I still don't see how this makes sense for the Pirates. They're not in a position to win now and have no more salary to dump.
I can't wait until we trade him for a reliever.
by kericr on Nov 3, 2009 4:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Beej and Aki
for McCutcheon and Hanrahan
You can either die the hero or live long enough to become the villain
by Andy Hellicksonstine on Nov 3, 2009 4:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Also Garett Jones as a throw in
You can either die the hero or live long enough to become the villain
by Andy Hellicksonstine on Nov 3, 2009 4:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I'm sure this fanbase would take kindly to someone with dreadlocks.
by R.J. Anderson on Nov 3, 2009 4:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
6 more years of BJ-lite would make me go Charles Bronson on anyone with an unkind word
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by Andy Hellicksonstine on Nov 3, 2009 4:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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You can either die the hero or live long enough to become the villain
by Andy Hellicksonstine on Nov 3, 2009 4:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I wish this were more than just a pipe-dream
I love me some Beej, but he’s about to get increasingly expensive
You can either die the hero or live long enough to become the villain
by Andy Hellicksonstine on Nov 3, 2009 4:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't want to talk about him. He should be ours without a trade necessary.
Screw you whomever overruled our scouting department and drafted Wade Townsend.
Tools Whore
by Tyler on Nov 3, 2009 5:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They wouldn't say a word. McCutchen's body flails like an epileptic episode whenever he's in a dead sprint. They're all good.
I can't wait until we trade him for a reliever.
by kericr on Nov 3, 2009 4:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Say it ain't so
Where’s the beef?
Achtung baby
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by Andy Hellicksonstine on Nov 3, 2009 4:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
you think 09 beej is gonna be anything close to the norm?
by daveh33 on Nov 3, 2009 4:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No, but we get 3 arb years out of him and then he leaves anyway
Even if he goes for 4 WAR (very likely) each year for 12 total WAR, we would only need Andrew to be 2 WAR or average over the 6 years we’d have him. McCutcheon had a -0.9 UZR/150 in a little over half of a season, but I have to think he’s only a small step down from Beej. Worst case, you roll him to LF after Craw leaves and let him and Deezy throw nets at fly balls.
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by Andy Hellicksonstine on Nov 3, 2009 5:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah thats possible
i just happen to be that guy that thinks BOSSMAN is very likely to average 7-8 WAR for the next 3 seasons
by daveh33 on Nov 3, 2009 5:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Only if Cevallos gets involved
I don’t see it, but obviously want to. I also want Longo to take the next step and become a perennial 20 WAR player.
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by Andy Hellicksonstine on Nov 3, 2009 5:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
one of these seasons the stars will align
Longo and BOSS combine for 40 WAR.
Price K’s 300, 23 W, CYoung.
Dukes quits baseball and opens a family-oriented BBQ restaurant in downtown Tampa with all staff comprised of his children
by daveh33 on Nov 3, 2009 5:15 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Which will happen first?
Part 2) How many of these happen before the Bucs next win?
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by Andy Hellicksonstine on Nov 3, 2009 5:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
GIVE US JOHN SMILEY!
Sign lady must die.
by EminenceFront on Nov 3, 2009 4:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
FYI: St. Pete Times is reporting this trade as officially to the Pirates with a yet unknown return.
I can't wait until we trade him for a reliever.
by kericr on Nov 3, 2009 4:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
SURVEY SAYS
It’s a reliever
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by Andy Hellicksonstine on Nov 3, 2009 4:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
That would make my day. I'd change my signiture to 'mission accomplished'
I can't wait until we trade him for a reliever.
by kericr on Nov 3, 2009 4:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Considering that the context of this was for CC, it seems more then appropriate.
I can't wait until we trade him for a reliever.
by kericr on Nov 3, 2009 4:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Sweet then I'll change mine to "I'm with stupid"
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by Andy Hellicksonstine on Nov 3, 2009 4:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
SO PUFFY
NEXT YEAR, WEEE!
T-Jack is back, J.J has went back to sucking, Bates won't blitz, Raheem's bored.
by Some other guy who does not care on Nov 3, 2009 4:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
So have we figured out
Why the Pirates would make this trade? Maybe it’s a 3-way or they’re gonna flip him or something?
by Transplanted on Nov 3, 2009 5:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
The Rays could be paying part of Aki's deal to get a better return.
Sign lady must die.
by EminenceFront on Nov 3, 2009 5:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but why would Pittsburgh be his destination
It just seems so odd, a bad team that’s not going to get any better with a small payroll
by Transplanted on Nov 3, 2009 5:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Aki's a good fit on that team and it's not like he's making a ton of money.
He’s a good clubhouse guy that doesn’t stir up trouble, plays basically everyday at a couple of positions, and can get on base. As you mentioned, he also makes a good bargaining chip if they feel like moving him at the deadline.
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by Andy Hellicksonstine on Nov 3, 2009 5:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Also has shown he can play either 3rd or 2nd.
Sign lady must die.
by EminenceFront on Nov 3, 2009 5:33 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I read on the Pirates blog
that Ken Rosenthal said it was Chavez. He blows
by raysrule44 on Nov 3, 2009 5:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I don't trust blogs
they never get stuff right for the Rays
by Transplanted on Nov 3, 2009 5:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Watchu sajing mang?
Sign lady must die.
by EminenceFront on Nov 3, 2009 5:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
minor league numbers look good
made great strides with BB last year too, but his K’s dropped by a third, btw great piece over at Bucem, not to go OT but who would you pick out of those candidates?
the ghost of stokes, camp, lugo strikes TB-sept 2009
by CubFanRaysaddict on Nov 3, 2009 5:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If we're able to trade down and still get Suh, Cody or McCoy for the D-Line (The former two I didn't mention in the post)
I would go with that.
If we aren’t able to trade down, I’d take Suh or Berry with the number one overall.
Sign lady must die.
by EminenceFront on Nov 3, 2009 5:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No way the Bucs can trade down
There is nothing worthwhile for a team to trade up to get. The money for a high pick is a disincentive and there are too many QBs probably to be available to hope a team moves up.
Bucs are looking at a top 5 so I guess best Defensive player on the board is the most likely, gotta hope they win a couple of games to get ahead of like the Browns
by Transplanted on Nov 3, 2009 5:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We said that about CLE
They won, and the Raiders beat the Eagles. Never know, 0-16 is pretty hard to do.
Football is a strange game, tough schedule, but between MIA, NYJ, ATL, CAR, SEA-should be able to win one of those 5.
by Transplanted on Nov 3, 2009 5:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Raiders aren't bad on defense it's just their offense is terrible.
MIA will run all over Bucs, Jets should win, ATL should win (maybe last game if they are resting) and SEA is @ SEA right? They play good there. I’d say the chances are that they don’t win are high.
by SRQman on Nov 3, 2009 6:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah it doesn't look good
But Home against ATL & NYJ are winnable, especially since ATL would be the last game. SEA is @ SEA, but they are such a Jekyll & Hyde Team, it’s definitely winnable.
by Transplanted on Nov 3, 2009 6:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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