MLB Trade Deadline 2005

[Va Beach VH Fan]

Looks like the 1st big trade before the deadline is about to happen....

The people involved may not be etched in stone yet, but it's looking something like this....

Lots of links on this, but I'll give ya the Sporting News link...

http://www.sportingnews.com/experts/ken-rosenthal/20050718.html

Buccos get:

Mike Lowell - 3B,1B
Eric Reed - AAA CF
Larry Bigbie - OF
Cash

Orioles get:

A.J. Burnett - RHP
Daryle Ward - 1B (DH ?)

Marlins get:

Mark Redman - LHP
Hayden Penn - AA RHP
Jorge Julio - RHP

Kinda on the fence in terms of the Buccos return.... Lowell, if hitting like he's capable, would be the Bucs' answer at 3B... I like the addition of Bigbie, I think he's a little underrated in the OF.... Don't know squat about Reed....

[ALinChainz]

Lowell is not having the season we're accustomed to that's for sure.

I like Ward at Orioles Park.

Be interesting to see if Boston does anything about their closer problems. They may try and wait it out with Schilling filling the role, but the Yanks are breathing down their necks.

[Warham]

Now, it's the Red Sox who are breathing down the Yankees' necks.

[Va Beach VH Fan]

I hearing now that the Pirates involvement in the deal is now off of the table... In addition, the O's (and most likely the reason why the Bucs dropped) are balking at the amount of money that is to be paid for Lowell's salary....

[Va Beach VH Fan]

A couple of other ones in the last 24 hours...

http://www.sportsline.com/mlb/story/8656783

Indians send Jody Gerut to Cubs for Jason Dubois
July 18, 2005

CLEVELAND (AP) At the time, Jody Gerut didn't know his final swing Monday night would also be his last for the Cleveland Indians.

Gerut, who hit an RBI single in the fifth inning, was traded to the Chicago Cubs for Jason Dubois in a swap of outfielders. The deal was announced moments after the Indians beat the Kansas City Royals 6-2 in a game shortened to five innings by rain.

"I'm shocked," Gerut said. "It's crazy. I guess I'm not quite ready to turn the page. But as soon as I clear out my locker, I'll be ready to turn the page."

Gerut's next stop will be close to home. He was born in Elmhurst, Ill., and raised in Lombard, Ill.

"I grew up a White Sox fan but I'm going to have to get over that," Gerut said. "It's great. It's an unbelievable franchise with a great ballpark."

The Indians have been in the market for a right-handed slugger, and Dubois (pronounced du-Boyce) could help. The 6-foot-5, 220-pounder hit 31 homers last season at Triple-A Iowa. Dubois, 26, batted .239 with seven homers and 22 RBIs in 52 games this season for the Cubs before being optioned to Iowa on July 8.

He will report to the Indians on Tuesday.

"This is a pure baseball trade in the sense that we are trading a player we like in Jody Gerut for a player that we feel has a lot of offensive potential and compliments our club well, both now and in the future," Indians general manager Mark Shapiro said.

Gerut batted .275 in 44 games this season for Cleveland. He spent the first six weeks on the disabled list while recovering from major knee surgery last September. Gerut tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee on Sept. 17 while trying to catch a ball in the right-field corner at Jacobs Field.

Gerut became somewhat expendable with the emergence of outfielders Grady Sizemore and Coco Crisp.

"We've got four outfielders and three spots. What are you going to do with that?" Gerut said. "Somebody is not going to play as much as he would like to."

In 2003, Gerut batted .279 with 22 homers and led the Indians with 75 RBIs.

"We like the fact that he's a left-handed hitter," Cubs general manager Jim Hendry said in Cincinnati, following Chicago's 9-4 victory over the Reds. "He's an above-average defensive player. He's more suited to play either corner, but he can play center. He's a guy who could help this club down the stretch."

Dubois made his major league debut with the Cubs last year and hit .236 with eight homers in 72 games.

"Jason's a guy who has power potential," Hendry said. "All of us felt he might be better suited to the other league."

[Va Beach VH Fan]

http://www.sportsline.com/mlb/story/8658927

Red Sox get Hyzdu back
July 19, 2005

BOSTON (AP) The slumping Boston Red Sox began overhauling their roster on Tuesday night, acquiring outfielder Adam Hyzdu from the San Diego Padres and designating left-handed reliever Alan Embree for assignment.

The Red Sox lost six of seven heading into Tuesday night's game against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, dropping from 3½ games ahead in the AL East to a half-game behind the Yankees. They have needed an outfielder since Jay Payton was exiled for a tantrum in the dugout.

Boston sent minor league pitcher Scott Cassidy to the Padres for Hyzdu, who had three hits in 20 at-bats for San Diego and also spent time in the minors this season. Hyzdu has been in and out of the Red Sox organization; most recently, he was traded to the Padres in spring training for Blaine Neal.

Embree had filled a key role for the 2004 champions, going 2-2 with a 4.13 ERA in a career-high 71 appearances during the regular season and a 2.46 ERA while appearing in 11 of Boston's 14 postseason games. He was on the mound for the final out of the team's epic comeback against the New York Yankees in the AL championship series.

But he has struggled this year, going 1-4 with a 7.65 ERA in 43 games.

[Va Beach VH Fan]

And another one for the Sox...

http://www.sportsline.com/mlb/story/8659154

Red Sox get Graffanino, Hyzdu
July 19, 2005

BOSTON (AP) The slumping Red Sox began to overhaul their roster on Tuesday night, acquiring infielder Tony Graffanino from the Kansas City Royals and outfielder Adam Hyzdu from the San Diego Padres.

Boston also designated left-handed reliever Alan Embree for assignment.

The Red Sox, who lost six of seven heading into Tuesday night's game against Tampa Bay, sent Single-A left-hander Juan Cedeno and Triple-A outfielder Chip Ambres to Kansas City.

Boston, which has wasted a four-game lead in the AL East and fallen a half-game behind the New York Yankees in the division, sent right-hander Scott Cassidy to San Diego for Hyzdu, who joins the Red Sox organization for the fourth time.

Graffanino, who played all four infield positions for the Royals, was batting .298 with three homers and 18 RBIs playing part-time for the Royals. The Red Sox have needed a second baseman since Mark Bellhorn sprained his thumb over the weekend, leaving them with just Alex Cora there; they've needed an outfielder since Jay Payton was exiled for a tantrum in the dugout.

Cedeno was 2-6 with a 5.61 ERA in 21 appearances at Wilmington. He has 68 strikeouts and 37 walks in 78 1-3 innings.

Ambres was a first-round draft pick by the Marlins in 1998 who was batting .294 with 10 homers, 50 RBIs and 17 stolen bases in Pawtucket.

Hyzdu had three hits in 20 at-bats for San Diego and also spent time in the minors this season. Hyzdu returns for his fourth stint with the Red Sox organization; most recently, he was traded to the Padres in spring training for Blaine Neal.

Embree had filled a key role for the 2004 champions, going 2-2 with a 4.13 ERA in a career-high 71 appearances during the regular season and a 2.46 ERA while appearing in 11 of Boston's 14 postseason games. He was on the mound for the final out of the team's epic comeback against the New York Yankees in the AL championship series.

But he has struggled this year, going 1-4 with a 7.65 ERA in 43 games

[POJO_Risin]

There's going to be some big deals here...I can feel it...

with Soriano at the top of many teams' lists...

[POJO_Risin]

and here come the rumors...

[Va Beach VH Fan]

It's like the calm before the storm...

I think a lot of moves are hinged on what happens to Burnett...

That is, if he's moved at all....

[POJO_Risin]

and we're talking about a .500, inconsistent pitcher...

[Va Beach VH Fan]

That's the way it is this year....

Especially if Schmidt isn't traded, which I doubt he will...

I mean c'mon, if Wells and Redman are two of the top desired pitchers, it's a light trade year.....

[POJO_Risin]

Schmidt isn't going anywhere...or we'd be hearing about the Yanks going after him...

other than Soriano...I don't see any big names being bantered about...could be a surprise in there I suppose...

[tjvhou812]

looks like the red sox might end up w/burnett

[Va Beach VH Fan]

I don't think so...

Burnett's not going anywhere unless the other team takes on Mike Lowell's contract also....