Stark: Bavasi wouldn't trade Bedard. So Lee will?

by TheEmrys on Jun 19, 2008 12:37 PM PDT

This is listed as one of the reasons for Bavasi's firing, along with his refusal to fire McLaren. Now, that being said, if Lee is now going to try and trade Bedard, this brings up some interesting options. At that point, the M's would be looking for someone to either "Put them over the edge" or to solidify injuries. Teams that jump to mind are the Cardinals and Braves. Both are within reach of their respective divisions, and both need starting pitching. Bedard would be a definate upgrade.

I'd trade Bedard for Texiera (if a contract extension is worked out prior). If they'd throw in a pitching prospect (Cuevas?, James?), it'd be icing on the cake.

With the Cardinals, I can't come up with anyone plausible from their ML roster. Maybe Nick Stavinoha (solid LF), Barden (SS having a pretty good year), and Joe Mather (very good OPS guy) all in AA?

What a bath the M's will take if they trade Bedard. What realistic options are there?

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I just don't see it happening this season.

by BrianL on Jun 19, 2008 12:39 PM PDT reply actions

Mariner Philosophy?

Buy Highest, Sell Low

by Sec 108 on Jun 19, 2008 12:42 PM PDT reply actions

Rumor has it the M's are looking at swapping Bedard for Colby Rasmus +....

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by BrettJMiller on Jun 19, 2008 12:44 PM PDT reply actions

I have no knowledge about Colby Ramsus

What kind of a prospect is he?

by BrianL on Jun 19, 2008 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Or Rasmus.

by BrianL on Jun 19, 2008 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions

Good

by Jeff Sullivan on Jun 19, 2008 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions

Badass

by Graham MacAree on Jun 19, 2008 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions

What's his ETA?

Looking at his numbers, he seems to be struggling a little bit at Memphis, but he’s still only 21 and his walks and power seem to be there.

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by Aaron Campeau on Jun 19, 2008 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions

His ETA was supposed to be now

but the entire OF is kicking ass.

by JI on Jun 19, 2008 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions

He's their (our)? Adam Jones.

by JI on Jun 19, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions

and no you can't have him

a Ankiel/Rasmus/Ludwick OF makes me horny.

by JI on Jun 19, 2008 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions

Spread the wealth

The outfield awesomeness, not the horny part

"Dragons" are actually dinosaurs hunted to extinction by man in the Middle Ages. Check your Chinese calendars people.

by Frosty Raptor on Jun 19, 2008 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions

I wanted to but I can't

turns out we are worse when Pujols isn’t in the lineup.

by JI on Jun 19, 2008 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions

I'd be happy with that

by Dukey on Jun 19, 2008 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Seriously? Rasmus?!?

The Cardinals would even consider that? That would be awesome. Certainly preferable to Felix Pie.

"Dragons" are actually dinosaurs hunted to extinction by man in the Middle Ages. Check your Chinese calendars people.

by Frosty Raptor on Jun 19, 2008 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions

no no no

by JI on Jun 19, 2008 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions

This would make me very sad

Adam Jones + very good others => Colby Rasmus + probably shitty others

by Edgar for Pres on Jun 19, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions

How about to Baltimore

For George Sherrill, Adam Jones, and 3 other prospects.

Shave and a haircut two ti- hey hold on.

by PhilKenSebben on Jun 19, 2008 12:50 PM PDT reply actions

• Phretting in Philly: With the help of a number of clubs that have spoken with the Phillies, we’ve assembled this shopping list of starting pitchers it appears they’ve at least kicked tires on: Sabathia, A.J. Burnett, Bronson Arroyo and (surprisingly) Jarrod Washburn. Bedard just hit the market, so you can add his name any minute now.

by R.J. Anderson on Jun 19, 2008 2:39 PM PDT reply actions