Rumour Mill 7/29: Mark Teixeira------> Angels
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.
This trade couldn't happen at a better time. Atlanta must be out of players.
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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 =(
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by seattlebruin on
Jul 29, 2008 1:04 PM PDT
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I'm rooting for Washburn----> Cardinals.
Revenge of '96: STOP THE CHOP
by JI on
Jul 29, 2008 1:04 PM PDT
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Just take him away.
I would do cartwheels over my name written in sand
by NOLAmarinergirl on
Jul 29, 2008 1:07 PM PDT
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We will ride him to another championship.
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by JI on
Jul 29, 2008 1:10 PM PDT
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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
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Regreession to the mean FTW
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by JI on
Jul 29, 2008 1:16 PM PDT
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The Angels trading Kotchman for Tex would be stupid.
the other angels fan
by Eyebrows on Jul 29, 2008 1:07 PM PDT 0 recs
They should trade him for Washburn instead
shiny shiny ERA!
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by seattlebruin on
Jul 29, 2008 1:08 PM PDT
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It is over the last two months
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by seattlebruin on
Jul 29, 2008 1:09 PM PDT
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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
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If they were really smart they would have offered him arbitration.
by Matthew on
Jul 29, 2008 1:12 PM PDT
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Wouldn't he have accepted though?
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by seattlebruin on
Jul 29, 2008 1:13 PM PDT
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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.”
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by Eyebrows on
Jul 29, 2008 1:15 PM PDT
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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
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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.
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by Eyebrows on
Jul 29, 2008 1:19 PM PDT
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......................... And this part?
According to ESPN’s Michael Olney, Washburn was traded to the Yankees for Kei Igawa and Phil Hughes.
This is a joke, right
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by seattlebruin on
Jul 29, 2008 1:22 PM PDT
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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
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I don't know
I found some google cached version of the page, not the current one.
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by Eyebrows on
Jul 29, 2008 1:23 PM PDT
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Someone also added him to the Yankees page
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by seattlebruin on
Jul 29, 2008 1:25 PM PDT
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Bastards
it has changed back. I was so hopeful for a few minutes
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by seattlebruin on
Jul 29, 2008 1:28 PM PDT
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Jarrod Washburn's page has been edited 55 times in the past 2.5 months
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by seattlebruin on
Jul 29, 2008 1:34 PM PDT
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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
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But it's on the internet!
it must be true!
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by seattlebruin on
Jul 29, 2008 1:38 PM PDT
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At least he's having a terrible year.
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by JI on
Jul 29, 2008 1:18 PM PDT
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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
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Not having Guillen is the reason we tanked this year.
by BrianL on
Jul 29, 2008 1:24 PM PDT
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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
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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
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Didn't seem like anybody on our team thought he was a dick.
Except Bavasi, apparently.
by kevin_ess on
Jul 29, 2008 1:47 PM PDT
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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
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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
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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
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Chemistry plays a part in the clubhouse but not as big a role as you seem to think.
by BrianL on
Jul 29, 2008 1:56 PM PDT
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Easy...
Lets put it this way. Guillen talking smack didn’t HELP Jones in ANY way.
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by Montucky on
Jul 29, 2008 2:00 PM PDT
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Poking fun at people is always classy, however.
I would do cartwheels over my name written in sand
by NOLAmarinergirl on
Jul 29, 2008 2:01 PM PDT
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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.
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by Montucky on
Jul 29, 2008 1:53 PM PDT
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HA!
Is it spicy mustard? Cos it better bring some FIRE.
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by Montucky on
Jul 29, 2008 1:57 PM PDT
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*Limps back in*
sorry.
AMAZING what 10 minute ban will do for a guy.
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by Montucky on
Jul 29, 2008 2:17 PM PDT
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Never going to happen.
Hilarious to think about, though.
by BrianL on
Jul 29, 2008 1:57 PM PDT
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Agreed, only the M's are dumb enough to make that trade.
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by Montucky on
Jul 29, 2008 2:04 PM PDT
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You know
That probably would’ve been possible without that extension of Joh’s.
by ThundaPC on
Jul 29, 2008 2:04 PM PDT
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Would Washburn waive his no trade clause for that?
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by I'm NOT Corco on
Jul 29, 2008 2:08 PM PDT
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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
I hope that last sentence came out differently than you intended.
Is it just me, or is this AJ trade looking worse every day?
by The Alaskan on
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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
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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
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Link
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/blog/index?entryID=3509998&name=mlb_trade_deadline
against Vegas reliever Casey Hoorelbeke, whose ancestors clearly couldn't spell Hurlbeck properly.
by Christian on
Jul 29, 2008 2:59 PM PDT
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That's not official
Romanes eunt domus
by Last Fan Of Jose Lopez on
Jul 29, 2008 3:01 PM PDT
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Rosenthal says it's done, per the update.
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by JI on
Jul 29, 2008 3:03 PM PDT
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Someone else said Washburn to the Yankees was done
Fuck all that meant.
by Gomez on
Jul 29, 2008 4:28 PM PDT
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