In addition to pursuing Blue Jays right-hander Roy Halladay and Indians lefty Cliff Lee, the Rays...

In addition to pursuing Blue Jays right-hander Roy Halladay and Indians lefty Cliff Lee, the Rays are gauging the value of left-hander Scott Kazmir and other players, telling teams, "they are open to anything."

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I say we trade him for cash.

by Doug09 on Jul 23, 2009 5:31 PM EDT reply actions

Kevin?

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"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."

by Brickhaus on Jul 23, 2009 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Washington. Lincoln, if we're lucky.

by Doug09 on Jul 23, 2009 5:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes, about 50 million dollars

in cash

Come ON Pat the Bust, Navi can not have more homers than you

by 4QB on Jul 23, 2009 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions

going to be a very interesting week

So long, Sweet Lime!

by PlayOnWords on Jul 23, 2009 5:40 PM EDT reply actions

It's all smoke and mirrors folks

by acablue on Jul 23, 2009 5:42 PM EDT reply actions

am I think only one that could see us being buyers and sellers?

I think the FO is very high on both Brignac and Joyce and could see not only moving Kazmir but also Bartlett or Crawford (obviously not all 3 but 1 and maybe even 2 if the deals are right). Also possibly a bullpen arm (wheeler or Balfour). It is probably too complicated to pull off but a scenario where both Crawford and Kazmir are moved and Lee and Martinez added (not sure how the WAR’s would work out Joyce, Lee, Martinez > Crawford, Kaz, Navi). My guess is in this situation we would still be able to hang onto our top prospects or add another top guy if we have to trade Davis.

by Dbullsfan on Jul 23, 2009 5:43 PM EDT reply actions

wow that top line should read. "Am I the only one that could see us beeing buyers and Sellers"

by Dbullsfan on Jul 23, 2009 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions

I think that is what happens TBH

I think the terms buyers or sellers is pretty outdated for new-age teams.

It is all about increases the overall and future WAR of the team while minimizing payroll. That could easily mean replacing Kazmir with Halladay but also Brignac for Bartlett

by matthan on Jul 23, 2009 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions