The Rays Trade Winston Abreu to Indians for John Meloan
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 2, 2009 2:36 PM EDT
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[Note by Tommy Rancel, 07/02/09 2:39PM EDT ]Update: Just got confirmation the Rays have traded Abreu to the Indians for John Meloan. Meloan, the 2007 Double A reliever of the year (baseballamerica.com) was added to the Rays 40-man roster and will report to Durham.
tboraysAm hearing #Rays set to trade Winston Abreu to #Indians for fellow RH reliever John Meloan. Not confirmed yet though
Well, okay then.
I'm probably the biggest Winston Abreu fan around, and while I'm glad he's going to get a shot somewhere, I'm obviously saddened it won't be here. The thing is, the Rays were going to have to pass him through waivers this weekend anyways, and potentially lose him for absolutely nothing in return. Instead, they may get Meloan, who I'll discuss in a few. Abreu had an opt-out clause in his contract and would've bolted if the Rays didn't throw him on the 40-man roster and try sneaking him through, so really, Abreu's time with the club was limited any way you look at it. I guess you could make the case the Rays should've released Joe Nelson and given Abreu his spot.
Meloan was once a promising reliever with the Los Angeles Dodgers who moved to the Indians in the Casey Blake deal. He's had a bit of a rough go in Triple-A this season, mostly due to the homerun bug, and he's not really a prospect anymore. He throws a low-90s fastball and curve. He'll be placed on the Rays 40-man roster, but has options remaining. Meloan's career line in Triple-A is:
185 IP, 8.2 K/9, 4.6 BB/9, 0.8 HR/9
He's actually always been effective against lefties, sort-of like Joe Nelson, only with a slight favoritism towards groundballs mixed in. Given his track record, I think it's fair to say he'll probably be a middle reliever for the Rays at some point in the near future.
He's no Winston Abreu, but I guess that's the price for freedom. Go flourish Winston.
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Would be sad to see Winston go, but the rest of the pen has picked up the lack
Friedman is about to turn a 32 year-old journeyman non roster invitiee with little to no future with the Rays after this year into a 24 year old arm with upside and years of team control…um yes plz.
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by Tommy Rancel on Jul 2, 2009 2:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Love that he's got a declining K/9 and an increasing BB/9
Sounds like a good get!
Until Next Time,
The Sports Chief
by Top Gun Numba 1 on Jul 2, 2009 2:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't wait until we trade him for a reliever
SOSH AUCTION to K ALS
by Sandy Kazmir on Jul 2, 2009 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We were facing losing him for nothing getting Meloan is a bonus.
www.draysbay.com
by Tommy Rancel on Jul 2, 2009 2:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Isaias Velasquez has turned out decent so far.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 2, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He arguably had the best June at the plate in Bowling Green
Follow Me on Twitter @FreeZorilla
by FreeZorilla on Jul 2, 2009 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another arm for the Indians to ruin...
Sign lady must die.
by EminenceFront on Jul 2, 2009 2:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If he does work out, the rest of the league might have to face at least one good arm in their pen
We can win and win, but if NY and Bos don’t lose it won’t really matter.
SOSH AUCTION to K ALS
by Sandy Kazmir on Jul 2, 2009 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not getting rid of Wheeler continues to bite us in the backside
by matthan on Jul 2, 2009 2:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wheeler has been fine recently
Maybe I’m just an old fashioned BJ suck-off-er. (Good call Sandy)
by Lurch's Lobbyists on Jul 2, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which is why we must trade him now.
Wheeler being good = It’s a TRAP!
Sign lady must die.
by EminenceFront on Jul 2, 2009 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It would be nice to see Dan hang onto his line and serve as waiver trade bait in August for some team deluded into needing a veteran reliever for the penant stretch
Maybe I’m just an old fashioned BJ suck-off-er. (Good call Sandy)
by Lurch's Lobbyists on Jul 2, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Considering no one expected to get much, if anything, from Abreu before the season I see no reason for righteous indignation
Maybe I’m just an old fashioned BJ suck-off-er. (Good call Sandy)
by Lurch's Lobbyists on Jul 2, 2009 3:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You mad bout' everything.
Sign lady must die.
by EminenceFront on Jul 2, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The forecast calls for righteous indignation, with scattered snark
But not from you.
Maybe I’m just an old fashioned BJ suck-off-er. (Good call Sandy)
by Lurch's Lobbyists on Jul 2, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotcha.
If nothing else, I’m glad he gets his chance and that we got something in return.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 2, 2009 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, it's like the Hammel trade at the time, meh-meh.
Maybe I’m just an old fashioned BJ suck-off-er. (Good call Sandy)
by Lurch's Lobbyists on Jul 2, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he gets his chance and that we got something in return
That about sums it up. Both sides should be quite pleased with this outcome.
by RATW on Jul 2, 2009 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh yea...this guy will fit right in
www.draysbay.com
by Tommy Rancel on Jul 2, 2009 3:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
In other news...
clicking on headers is working again. Yay!
Sign lady must die.
by EminenceFront on Jul 2, 2009 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And that's when Orlando realized he had a new favorite player
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Jul 2, 2009 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Jonathan "The Minotaur" Meloan
www.draysbay.com
by Tommy Rancel on Jul 2, 2009 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's a behemoth
I hope we have another Johnny Rocker on our hands.
SOSH AUCTION to K ALS
by Sandy Kazmir on Jul 2, 2009 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Congratulations, guys.
Proud Fan of the Worst Baseball Team I've Ever Seen
by westbrook on Jul 2, 2009 3:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Treat Winston well.
Hopefully we can fix whatever the hell the Dodgers broke when they move Meloan to the rotation.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 2, 2009 3:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
By the time we’re contending again, he’ll be 33.
Proud Fan of the Worst Baseball Team I've Ever Seen
by westbrook on Jul 2, 2009 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
See ya Winston
hello Mr Hairy Carpet Arm/Shoulder looking guy
by Buc Wild on Jul 2, 2009 3:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Send Meloan to Proffessor X, fix him, get a good reliever.
Sounds like a plan.
Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.
by P Brady on Jul 2, 2009 3:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn, Meloan was dominant until AAA (and the move to the rotation)
So long, Sweet Lime!
by PlayOnWords on Jul 2, 2009 3:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Longer post on Meloan coming. Pitchfx, etc.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 2, 2009 3:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
please be titled
“The Rays’ Future Closer”
So long, Sweet Lime!
by PlayOnWords on Jul 2, 2009 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
As many here know, i follow the Indians, not in a positive way
If Meloan couldn’t make that bullpen this year, he’s shit
by Raymondo on Jul 2, 2009 3:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Remember when J.P. Howell and Jason Hammel couldn't make the Devil Rays rotation?
They must be shit.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 2, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Meloan's a hard thrower, which i like
but i don’t see the comparison
Hammel migh havet been there this year
by Raymondo on Jul 2, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't judge players performances based on where other orgs put them.
by R.J. Anderson on Jul 2, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
we haven't had much success with Dodger prospects
but you know i’m in love with a young power arm
by Raymondo on Jul 2, 2009 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT: i'm going to the Rays/Rangers games this weekend...
and every time i go i show up too late to watch BP and get some sigs. how long before the game do the players usually come out for BP?
by davidsmarch on Jul 2, 2009 3:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just remember to verbally abuse any players who don't sign for you
Maybe I’m just an old fashioned BJ suck-off-er. (Good call Sandy)
by Lurch's Lobbyists on Jul 2, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
always do...
i’m sitting right next to the rays BP on Sat and Sun, any messages you’d like me to deliver?
by davidsmarch on Jul 2, 2009 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I know
Tell Grant Balfour that you think he’s hot.
I can't wait until we trade him for a reliever.
by kericr on Jul 2, 2009 4:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gates open about 2 hours before the game
Usually the team is heading towards the end of BP. I’ve never quite understood why they don’t open the gates earlier to let fans watch more home team BP.
by wtbudlight on Jul 2, 2009 3:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i've been there 90 minutes before,
i always miss them. they do some stretching, running, tossing, but no BP…
by davidsmarch on Jul 2, 2009 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought freedom was just a buck-oh-five?
by Suttree on Jul 2, 2009 4:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Where were you?
SOSH AUCTION to K ALS
by Sandy Kazmir on Jul 2, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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