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Two Things

1) The Indians appear set to sign Kerry Wood to a two-year deal worth ~$20m, possibly with a 2011 option. All he has to do at this point is pass a physical. The Indians were never going to be players for JJ, but by taking a closer off the market, they've put pressure on teams like Milwaukee, St. Louis, and especially Detroit to get one of their own before it's too late. Expect Zduriencik's conversations about JJ to get a lot more interesting.

2) With Ben Sheets having one foot out the door and CC Sabathia officially out of the picture, the Brewers need rotation help, and they're going to explore their options. The Mariners, meanwhile, currently have more starters than they can use. Jarrod Washburn's name may come up, but the real dark horse here is Erik Bedard - the Brewers tried to get Bedard for JJ Hardy last July, and while Bedard's stock has dropped since what with the surgery and all, it's possible Doug Melvin may come calling again. I don't think Bedard's going to get dealt, nor do I think that now would necessarily be the right time to try and do so in the first place, but that's just something to keep an eye on. Where there's a possible solution to an obvious need, there tends to be a phone call or two.

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With Ben Sheets having one foot out the door and CC Sabathia officially out of the picture, the Brewers need rotation help

by JI on Dec 10, 2008 11:36 AM PST reply actions   0 recs

SBN 2.0 can eat me

the bastard cut out the sub-comment of

“delicious”

by JI on Dec 10, 2008 11:37 AM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh god please make think happen. please oh please oh please
3:00 p.m. — Latest on Putz, Fuentes

Mariners closer J.J. Putz remains a popular trade target.

The Tigers are interested in Putz and the Cardinals have offered center fielder Rick Ankiel and a prospect, according to a rival general manager.

*I know the Joyce trade is better. Shut up.

Ben Sheets is only being offered two years? GO GO GO

by JI on Dec 10, 2008 12:06 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

That makes a shit ton of sense

Ben Sheets is only being offered two years? GO GO GO

by JI on Dec 10, 2008 12:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

mean spirited antagonizing of a downtrodden fanbase.

But man I would wet every pair of pants I owned if it were true.

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Dec 10, 2008 4:15 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Ankiel and Rasmus for J.J.?

Am I high or this is a deal that any GM would take in a second?

Patriotism, Pepper, Professionalism

by esoteric on Dec 10, 2008 4:34 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Oh wait, Matthew was being an asshole.

Dammit man, don’t kid about that. It’s hard to tell when you’re kidding.

Patriotism, Pepper, Professionalism

by esoteric on Dec 10, 2008 4:35 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

"the Brewers tried to get Bedard for JJ Hardy last July"

Reason number 354656534512345 why BIll Bavasi richly deserved to be fired. If that was an actual trade possibility, there were exactly two correct responses to that trade:

[ ] YES
[X] HELL, YES!

by eponymous_coward on Dec 10, 2008 12:16 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Would have been nice to get Hardy for Bedard, but talk about selling low.

After what we gave up to get Bedard, I would rather see what he can do for us in the first half of 2009.

Oh fuck you. Get out of work? Do what i do and piss your pantalones. Ain’t no one going to fuck with you when you piss your pants. -- kevin_ess, winebibber

by Wilder. on Dec 10, 2008 12:23 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe that cyst will do more damage than we think.
Dave Dravecky

(note: I cannot see actual video on campus. I don’t know if it works or not.)

Oh fuck you. Get out of work? Do what i do and piss your pantalones. Ain’t no one going to fuck with you when you piss your pants. -- kevin_ess, winebibber

by Wilder. on Dec 10, 2008 12:33 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

It's time to forget about what we traded to get him

Remembering that isn’t going to help any future negotiations.

by Jeff on Dec 10, 2008 12:31 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

A healthy Bedard is worth more than Hardy

Ben Sheets is only being offered two years? GO GO GO

by JI on Dec 10, 2008 12:31 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That's more of what I was going for.

Oh fuck you. Get out of work? Do what i do and piss your pantalones. Ain’t no one going to fuck with you when you piss your pants. -- kevin_ess, winebibber

by Wilder. on Dec 10, 2008 12:34 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

A healthy Bedard is a mythical creature

known only in legend.

I like using semi-colons; they make me feel smart.

by Llewdor on Dec 10, 2008 12:58 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

crap. hit send too fast.

all I found from last summer was a Stark note that “Clubs that have checked in with the Brewers say they’re being so aggressive in their hunt for a big-time starting pitcher, they might even be willing to include J.J. Hardy or Rickie Weeks "in the right deal.” " and nothing that actually linked the two players and/or teams as a trade possibility.

by msb on Dec 10, 2008 1:20 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

be interesting to know just what all else might have made up 'the right deal' at the time

and what his DL stint before the deadline might have done to impact what they wanted

by msb on Dec 10, 2008 2:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Rick Ankiel

One of the things that interests me about St. Louis and JJ rumors is the possibility of adding Rick Ankiel— I know he’s a free agent after next season, but that might be enough time for us to get some of our outfield prospects up to speed.

It would be nice if we could get him and some other high-level prospect.

by batura on Dec 10, 2008 2:00 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Of course it would be nice

because it’s asking way too much. Pretty much a pointless trade for both teams.

Ben Sheets is only being offered two years? GO GO GO

by JI on Dec 10, 2008 2:02 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Really?

The Cards, obsessed with roles (read Three Nights in August) would get a great closer, and we would fill an outfield void for next year. I have no idea how the Cards are stacked for outfield depth, but there is a need on both sides.

by batura on Dec 10, 2008 3:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Ankiel for Putz hurts the Cardinals

and is pointless for the Mariners unless, of course, you think the Mariners are going to compete next season.

Ben Sheets is only being offered two years? GO GO GO

by JI on Dec 10, 2008 3:38 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

As a simple fan, I would love to watch Ankiel for a year.

But yeah, it doesn’t make much sense for the future. Betting on him to give us a draft pick or two when he leaves would be quite a stretch. He just squeaked in as a Type B for his offseason.

by Teej on Dec 10, 2008 3:56 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I still find it anmazing that the Cards are shopping him

considering he’s LaRussa’s favorite son.

Yeah, he’s super talented and could be healthy andgood here a year, but then what?

Are we gonna sign Ben Sheets and make over the middle infield? It doesn’t work unless there a bunch of other retooling done.

Ben Sheets is only being offered two years? GO GO GO

by JI on Dec 10, 2008 4:00 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't understand it either

I know we have outfielders coming out the ass in St. Louis, but which one of them are going to come up and be ready now? Duncan is a bust either way you look at it, Rasmus would need the better half of this year to be fully prepared after being injured most of last season. This leaves the Cards with Ludwick, Schumaker and Mather if they trade away Ankiel, which doesn’t sit well with me

by Fuzz on Dec 10, 2008 4:14 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

From what I've read

Duncan’s injury is pretty serious and he can’t be counted on to play in the majors this year.

Ben Sheets is only being offered two years? GO GO GO

by JI on Dec 10, 2008 4:16 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

And Duncan is an outfielder

as much as Jeff Clement is an outfielder

Ben Sheets is only being offered two years? GO GO GO

by JI on Dec 10, 2008 4:17 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

Just give us Ramus instead.

by Robert on Dec 10, 2008 4:33 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Marlins Apparently Offered....

….Jeremy Hermida.

Presumably for one of our AA/AAA catchers. That’s not a horrible thought.

by MacMariner2 on Dec 10, 2008 2:52 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

If the catcher the Marlins want isn't Clement, then hell yes I do that deal.

Marcel has him pegged for a .788 OPS, and Bill James has him down for .822…not to mention UZR had him at only 3, and +/ has him at +7 from 2006-2008, so it’s possible he’s at least an average fielder. I’d swap Moore or Johnson for him…maybe even throw in a lesser prospect, like a relief arm. Maybe give them Gaby Hernandez back or something.

Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.

by BrettJMiller on Dec 10, 2008 3:07 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Stupid internet formatting a strike I didn't want in there. It should read that UZR had him at only -3

And plus/minus has him at +7

Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.

by BrettJMiller on Dec 10, 2008 3:08 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

.
Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald says the Ms and Rangers initiated the Hermida talks, and they didn’t get far.

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on Dec 10, 2008 3:34 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

.
Baker says the Marlins wanted catching prospect Adam Moore from the Ms in a Hermida deal.

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on Dec 10, 2008 4:46 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Adam Moore is going to be a very nice player or trading chip

At this point I think I’d rather hold onto him to see where Clement ends up.

by Edgar for Pres on Dec 10, 2008 9:50 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Royals close to reacquiring Horacio Ramirez

http://www.kansascity.com/sports/royals/story/931290.html

The Royals plan to give Ramirez, a left-hander, an opportunity to win a spot in the rotation.

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on Dec 10, 2008 3:35 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

but he's Schuerholz's prodigy :(

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by I'm NOT Corco on Dec 10, 2008 4:19 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Chuck LaMar was pretty predominant in the Braves org

Ben Sheets is only being offered two years? GO GO GO

by JI on Dec 10, 2008 4:20 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

More like

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on Dec 10, 2008 4:20 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

hooray a .gif I understand

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by I'm NOT Corco on Dec 10, 2008 4:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

fuck

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by I'm NOT Corco on Dec 10, 2008 4:23 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Trade Talks on JJ are starting to stall

Joyce was the only name that ever got me really excited anyway. Well, Joyce and Rasmus. But Rasmus sounded too good to be true from the beginning; if Rasmus name ever got mentioned in this context, I’m sure it was about removing St. Louis’s log jam.

by philosofool on Dec 10, 2008 3:42 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Trading Rasmus for Peavy would be dumb

So I’m sure he’d be available for Putz.

Seriously, Rasmus = Adam Jones as far as the Cardinals are concerned. He’s not going anywhere for an injury reclamation project.

Ben Sheets is only being offered two years? GO GO GO

by JI on Dec 10, 2008 3:55 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

PI apparently.

I saw a story about it mentioned on Rotoworld earlier.

by Coach Owens on Dec 10, 2008 4:06 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

You did, remember?

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by I'm NOT Corco on Dec 10, 2008 4:08 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

what?

Determined, Jonesing Commentor | Proud proprietor of Washingtonhighways.org

by I'm NOT Corco on Dec 10, 2008 4:13 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

No thanks.

I’ll leave it for Jeff to get.

by Matthew on Dec 10, 2008 4:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I get the joke, but I will not share it with him.

I am no longer in Spokane, but I think I'll keep the name anyway.

by InSpokane on Dec 10, 2008 4:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

nooo

:(

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by I'm NOT Corco on Dec 10, 2008 4:27 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Aww take some pity on the guy

Here’s a hint:

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on Dec 10, 2008 4:28 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I understand derivatives, summation, elements, and science working

but I don’t understand how its supposed to be funny

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by I'm NOT Corco on Dec 10, 2008 4:29 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

try

d=m/v

I am no longer in Spokane, but I think I'll keep the name anyway.

by InSpokane on Dec 10, 2008 4:32 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

RDRR

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on Dec 10, 2008 4:33 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

.

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on Dec 10, 2008 4:35 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

So Matthew is calling me dense?

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by I'm NOT Corco on Dec 10, 2008 4:34 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Os, Osmium highest density metal

I am no longer in Spokane, but I think I'll keep the name anyway.

by InSpokane on Dec 10, 2008 4:55 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

He wasn't serious

Ben Sheets is only being offered two years? GO GO GO

by JI on Dec 10, 2008 4:10 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

This is so confusing.

Ben Sheets is only being offered two years? GO GO GO

by JI on Dec 10, 2008 4:13 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I read that the Mariners have had preliminary discussions

about trading JJ Putz, Adrian Beltre, Jeff Clement, and Wlad Balentin for Ryan Braun and Bill Hall.

Ben Sheets is only being offered two years? GO GO GO

by JI on Dec 10, 2008 4:19 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

That's a weirdly fascinating trade

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by I'm NOT Corco on Dec 10, 2008 4:20 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

This would be very interesting

However, you still have Braun in the outfield, and he may as well have the same skillet for defensive skills as Raul

by Fuzz on Dec 10, 2008 4:21 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Raul at 25, yeah

But not Raul at 35

Ben Sheets is only being offered two years? GO GO GO

by JI on Dec 10, 2008 4:22 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Spell check is a sexy but dangerous wench

Ben Sheets is only being offered two years? GO GO GO

by JI on Dec 10, 2008 4:25 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Plus, your a dick

Ben Sheets is only being offered two years? GO GO GO

by JI on Dec 10, 2008 4:25 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

why don't you go fry some bacon in that skillet?

mmmm bacon.

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Dec 10, 2008 4:26 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Butter your BACON!

Bacon your Sausage!

BOOYA! You got Slurved!

by Slurvey on Dec 10, 2008 4:27 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

awwwww

Thought the differently colored head and arms make it look like it’s losing circulation

Ben Sheets is only being offered two years? GO GO GO

by JI on Dec 10, 2008 4:29 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I find it more cute that way.

Plus it reminds me of Gir for some reason.

by Matthew on Dec 10, 2008 4:38 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

As much as I think this may be crazy...

That may be giving up too much.

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Dec 10, 2008 4:23 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

I don't think I'd pull the trigger on it

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by I'm NOT Corco on Dec 10, 2008 4:24 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

We'll be all the way there once Dave starts taking us to school

for our bad evaluations of completely made up trades.

Ben Sheets is only being offered two years? GO GO GO

by JI on Dec 10, 2008 4:27 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

God damn it would be easy to start

legitimatemlbtraderumors.com

With the LL machine behind me, it would spread as quickly as tRA

Ben Sheets is only being offered two years? GO GO GO

by JI on Dec 10, 2008 4:23 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

id rather start illegitimatetraderumors.com

that would spread WAY faster.

first rumor – Yankees trade A-Rod to the Padres for Peavy. There. A rumor.

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Dec 10, 2008 4:25 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

No one will believe that

Ben Sheets is only being offered two years? GO GO GO

by JI on Dec 10, 2008 4:25 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

nah yankee fans are idiots.

Can't wait for Ruskell to knock this one out of the park.

by abender20 on Dec 10, 2008 4:27 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

You're missing the point.

Ben Sheets is only being offered two years? GO GO GO

by JI on Dec 10, 2008 4:27 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Bullshit the prospect is Tyler Greene

Those of us who are lovesick for Richie Sexson will be pleasantly surprised.

Ben Sheets is only being offered two years? GO GO GO

by JI on Dec 10, 2008 4:13 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

In other news, the Nationals have made Mark Teixeira an 8/$180 offer.

No possible way that could work out badly!

Patriotism, Pepper, Professionalism

by esoteric on Dec 10, 2008 4:39 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

I <3 Jim Bowden

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by I'm NOT Corco on Dec 10, 2008 4:39 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

WHOA!

I guess they were legit…

BOOYA! You got Slurved!

by Slurvey on Dec 10, 2008 4:41 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Alright Stoneman's replacement GO GO GO
UPDATED 6:51 p.m. — Latest on Fuentes

Free-agent left-hander Brian Fuentes appears headed for a three-year, $33 million contract, major-league sources say, but the question is which club will give it to him.

The Cardinals might rather trade for the Mariners’ more inexpensive J.J. Putz, and the Brewers and Tigers also would figure to pass on that large of an investment in a closer.

J.J. Putz is a hot topic at winter meetings. (Otto Greule Jr / Getty Images)

That would leave the Angels, who likely would draw criticism if they paid Fuentes, 33, only $4 million less than the Mets awarded Francisco Rodriguez, 26, over three years.

Fuentes is less accomplished than Rodriguez, and the Angels would forfeit a first-round draft pick if they signed him. They could have kept Rodriguez without losing the pick.

Then again, Angels manager Mike Scioscia has always liked Fuentes, and the Angels tried to acquire him from the Rockies at the July 31 non-waiver deadline.

As for Putz, the Tigers and Cardinals want him in part because of his affordability. Putz will earn $5.5 million next season with a $9.1 million club option for 2010 that could increase to a maximum of $9.6 million if he meets all of his appearance-based incentives.

by JI on Dec 10, 2008 4:42 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Ideal winter for us:

Angels sign Fuentes and Raul, trade for Michael Young.

I’d give up sex for the rest of 2008 if this happens.

by Matthew on Dec 10, 2008 4:46 PM PST up reply actions   1 recs

uh

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by I'm NOT Corco on Dec 10, 2008 4:47 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

So apparently JJ Putz ----> Mets

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Dec 10, 2008 6:02 PM PST reply actions   0 recs

Via Rosenthal

8:46 p.m. — Mets trying to land M’s Putz

The Mets are working to acquire a setup man for new closer Francisco Rodriguez — and that setup man would be another closer from the American League West.

J.J. Putz could be headed to the Mets in a three-team trade with the Mariners and Indians, according to major-league sources.

Mets right-hander Aaron Heilman, outfielder Endy Chavez and first-base prospect Mike Carp would be in the deal, as would Indians outfielder Franklin Gutierrez.

It is not yet clear which players are headed where.

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Dec 10, 2008 6:03 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

Aaron Heilman. :|

Brad Ziegler had a scoreless inning streak. Brad Ziegler had not met BJ Upton.

by P Brady on Dec 10, 2008 6:03 PM PST up reply actions   0 recs

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