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Rumour Mill 7/29: Mark Teixeira------> Angels

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Olney:

The Mets have continued discussions with the Mariners about outfielder Raul Ibanez, but as of early Tuesday afternoon, nothing seemed particularly promising.

If the conversations with the Mariners heat up, they could conceivably expand the conversation to include Arthur Rhodes, the veteran lefty.

Rosenthal:

Almost immediately after the Braves decided to trade Mark Teixeira on Monday, the Diamondbacks emerged as the apparent front-runner to land the switch-hitting first baseman.

The Angels, however, also are in the mix.

The Diamondbacks, sources say, will not part with first baseman Conor Jackson for Teixeira, who is a free agent at the end of the season. But they would be open to moving Chad Tracy, who is signed for $4.75 million next season with a $7 million option for 2010.

Also, per ESPN, fuck my life:

 

The St. Louis Cardinals have decided it is time to return the closer's role to Jason Isringhausen, who has been languishing as a middle reliever after an early-season slump and a trip to the disabled list.

 

"In my head, I knew Izzy's the closer and I'm just here to fill in until he got ready, which I think he is," Franklin said.

Update: Rosenthal:

The Angels have won the Mark Teixeira sweepstakes. 

First baseman Casey Kotchman and Class AA right-hander Stephen Marek are headed to Atlanta in exchange for the power-hitting first baseman.


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This trade couldn't happen at a better time. Atlanta must be out of players.

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I'm taking it back.

Revenge of '96: STOP THE CHOP

by JI on Jul 29, 2008 1:04 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Yanks-Washburn talks seem dead at the moment.

Fuck you LeeP if you blow the chance to get rid of Washburn.

by Matthew on Jul 29, 2008 12:58 PM PDT   0 recs

No floor =(

The Jose Lopez Watch - 124H - 14 BB - 58 G Left

by seattlebruin on Jul 29, 2008 1:04 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on Jul 29, 2008 1:06 PM PDT to parent up   1 recs

I'm rooting for Washburn----> Cardinals.

Revenge of '96: STOP THE CHOP

by JI on Jul 29, 2008 1:04 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Just take him away.

I would do cartwheels over my name written in sand

by NOLAmarinergirl on Jul 29, 2008 1:07 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

We will ride him to another championship.

Revenge of '96: STOP THE CHOP

by JI on Jul 29, 2008 1:10 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I still can't believe you got ANYTHING out of Weaver.

God I hated him for that season.

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on Jul 29, 2008 1:11 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Regreession to the mean FTW

Revenge of '96: STOP THE CHOP

by JI on Jul 29, 2008 1:16 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

"Done" deal

Fail for everyone!

by Gomez on Jul 29, 2008 2:27 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

They should trade him for Washburn instead

shiny shiny ERA!

The Jose Lopez Watch - 124H - 14 BB - 58 G Left

by seattlebruin on Jul 29, 2008 1:08 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

His ERA isn't that shiny.

Revenge of '96: STOP THE CHOP

by JI on Jul 29, 2008 1:09 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

It is over the last two months

The Jose Lopez Watch - 124H - 14 BB - 58 G Left

by seattlebruin on Jul 29, 2008 1:09 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I don't think we're that stupid.

We are the ones who let him walk and sign with you.

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on Jul 29, 2008 1:09 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Wouldn't he have accepted though?

The Jose Lopez Watch - 124H - 14 BB - 58 G Left

by seattlebruin on Jul 29, 2008 1:13 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I think he would have.

I can remember him offering to play for a huge hometown discount for them, and they basically said, “Not interested.”

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on Jul 29, 2008 1:15 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

from some archived version of wikipedia

Washburn became a free agent after the 2005 season. As an eight-year Major League veteran who had just completed a very good season, he was clearly in-line for a lucrative multi-year contract. The Angels, however, were not interested in making such an expensive commitment to Washburn. The team felt it could get comparable performance to Washburn’s, either from young pitchers in its organization who would be far cheaper, or from a free agent they could sign to a short-term contract. As a result, Washburn’s departure was widely expected as the 2005 season drew to a close.

Washburn repeatedly expressed a desire to remain with the Angels. However, knowing that they would not be interested in matching the long-term offers Washburn would certainly draw from other teams, the Angels declined to attempt any contract negotiations with Washburn’s agent. In fact, the team never even inqured as to what specific contract terms Washburn would request of them.

Washburn ultimately signed with the Mariners on December 19, 2005, for four years at $38 million (USD).

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on Jul 29, 2008 1:18 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

err left this part out

Washburn has expressed disappointment that the Angels made no attempt whatsoever to keep him, suggesting he might have been willing to take a shorter contract and/or less money to stay with the team. Team officials, however, have pointed to the contract that Washburn received from the Mariners (and an offer at similar terms that he received from the Washington Nationals) and said that what the Angels would have been willing to offer Washburn was so much less that there was no realistic chance of reaching an agreement, and thus any negotiations would have been a waste of both sides’ time.

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on Jul 29, 2008 1:19 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Ahahaha

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on Jul 29, 2008 1:23 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Who's Michael Olney?

Buster’s son?

Is it just me, or is this AJ trade looking worse every day?

by The Alaskan on Jul 29, 2008 1:23 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I don't know

I found some google cached version of the page, not the current one.

the other angels fan

by Eyebrows on Jul 29, 2008 1:23 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Someone also added him to the Yankees page

The Jose Lopez Watch - 124H - 14 BB - 58 G Left

by seattlebruin on Jul 29, 2008 1:25 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Bastards

it has changed back. I was so hopeful for a few minutes

The Jose Lopez Watch - 124H - 14 BB - 58 G Left

by seattlebruin on Jul 29, 2008 1:28 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

It's not like Wikipedia is a sacred text or anything.

any time there’s “open source” anything, people will mess with it; this is the exact reason I can’t take Wikipedia 100% seriously as a reference.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Jul 29, 2008 1:37 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

But it's on the internet!

it must be true!

The Jose Lopez Watch - 124H - 14 BB - 58 G Left

by seattlebruin on Jul 29, 2008 1:38 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

At least he's having a terrible year.

Revenge of '96: STOP THE CHOP

by JI on Jul 29, 2008 1:18 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

You forgot to include his intangibles.

Is it just me, or is this AJ trade looking worse every day?

by The Alaskan on Jul 29, 2008 1:23 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I think he did help keep the latin players focused.

I have a cousin with 1 testicle, when they yell play ball, he smiles.

by Montucky on Jul 29, 2008 1:43 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

SOMEbody in our clubhouse needs fire.

He brought that. Sure he’s probably a dick, but…I’m sick of whiners like Ibanez and Wash.

I have a cousin with 1 testicle, when they yell play ball, he smiles.

by Montucky on Jul 29, 2008 1:46 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm a little scared of the answer.

Is it just me, or is this AJ trade looking worse every day?

by The Alaskan on Jul 29, 2008 1:51 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

About what? Him being a dick or me being sick of Wash, cos I am.

I have a cousin with 1 testicle, when they yell play ball, he smiles.

by Montucky on Jul 29, 2008 1:51 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Or you don't think he brings a winning attitude?

I don’t mind players calling each other out IF players are slacking. However, I wasn’t enthused with him hasseling Jones when he was called up. You gotta give the kids an atmosphere where they can feel comfortable if you expect them to produce.

I have a cousin with 1 testicle, when they yell play ball, he smiles.

by Montucky on Jul 29, 2008 1:56 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Easy...

Lets put it this way. Guillen talking smack didn’t HELP Jones in ANY way.

I have a cousin with 1 testicle, when they yell play ball, he smiles.

by Montucky on Jul 29, 2008 2:00 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

The Mariners FO needs to seriously consider getting rid of Washburn. No surprise here.

But, if Mariners want prospect in return, I think there is another alternative.

With Jorge Posada out for the rest of the season, this is the time to unload both Washburn AND Johjima. If the Yankees do not want to give up a prospect, then make them take Johjima with Washburn.

Not inconceivable, but sure as hell would be funny.

by Wilder. on Jul 29, 2008 1:52 PM PDT   0 recs

I like this. For Melky ONLY would be enough for me.

I have a cousin with 1 testicle, when they yell play ball, he smiles.

by Montucky on Jul 29, 2008 1:53 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

HA!

Is it spicy mustard? Cos it better bring some FIRE.

I have a cousin with 1 testicle, when they yell play ball, he smiles.

by Montucky on Jul 29, 2008 1:57 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

*Limps back in*

sorry.

AMAZING what 10 minute ban will do for a guy.

I have a cousin with 1 testicle, when they yell play ball, he smiles.

by Montucky on Jul 29, 2008 2:17 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Never going to happen.

Hilarious to think about, though.

by BrianL on Jul 29, 2008 1:57 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Agreed, only the M's are dumb enough to make that trade.

I have a cousin with 1 testicle, when they yell play ball, he smiles.

by Montucky on Jul 29, 2008 2:04 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

You know

That probably would’ve been possible without that extension of Joh’s.

by ThundaPC on Jul 29, 2008 2:04 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

So apparently Baseball reference writes or at least links articles

about baseball now.
I found this one to be hilarious.
http://www.dugoutcentral.com/blog/?p=1697

The Mariners/Yankees initial conversations going back three or four weeks didn’t actually involve Jarrod Washburn, but Kenji Johjima. With Jeff Clement being hurt now, he’s likely off the market, but if the Yankees could sweeten the pot, say, Kennedy, Cabrera, (who is the rumored piece for Washburn) and a prospect for Washburn and Johjima, that’s a trade I’d do in a heartbeat.

In a heartbeat? I think anyone would do that in a hearbeat… Shoot I’d do Washburn and Kenji for nothing.

by LantermanC on Jul 29, 2008 2:47 PM PDT   0 recs

So apparently Baseball reference writes or at least links articles

about baseball now.
I found this one to be hilarious.
http://www.dugoutcentral.com/blog/?p=1697

The Mariners/Yankees initial conversations going back three or four weeks didn’t actually involve Jarrod Washburn, but Kenji Johjima. With Jeff Clement being hurt now, he’s likely off the market, but if the Yankees could sweeten the pot, say, Kennedy, Cabrera, (who is the rumored piece for Washburn) and a prospect for Washburn and Johjima, that’s a trade I’d do in a heartbeat.

In a heartbeat? I think anyone woudl do that in a hearbeat… Shoot I’d do Washburn and Kenji for nothing.

by LantermanC on Jul 29, 2008 2:47 PM PDT   0 recs

Teixera to Braves for Kotchman official

against Vegas reliever Casey Hoorelbeke, whose ancestors clearly couldn't spell Hurlbeck properly.

by Christian on Jul 29, 2008 2:57 PM PDT   0 recs

err to Angels I mean.

against Vegas reliever Casey Hoorelbeke, whose ancestors clearly couldn't spell Hurlbeck properly.

by Christian on Jul 29, 2008 2:57 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Wow, this deserves its own fanpost.

Angels are dumb. I don’t even know the terms, but I think they’re dumb.

by LantermanC on Jul 29, 2008 2:58 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs