Omar Minaya comments on the Trade Deadline

krunchyfrogg · 07-20-2007, 03:54 PM

This is from today's New York Times:

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With the July 31 trade deadline quickly approaching, Minaya said he has spoken with several general managers about possible deals. But he added that because teams seem less inclined to dump salaries in trades and have locked up several players to long-term contracts, he does not expect many trades to go through. "You have to ask yourself whether the guys you have are better than the guys we have now," Minaya said.

Paulie Cee · 07-20-2007, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by krunchyfrogg

This is from today's New York Times:

"You have to ask yourself whether the guys you have are better than the guys we have now," Minaya said.

Here's your answer Omar. YES.

MrHat · 07-20-2007, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Paulie Cee

"You have to ask yourself whether the guys you have are more latin than the guys we have now," Minaya said.

Fixed.

Wildboys · 07-20-2007, 04:00 PM

who is better than green?

Paulie Cee · 07-20-2007, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MrHat

Fixed.

Thanks bro.

Big Denny · 07-20-2007, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Wildboys

who is better than green?

Good question. However, you would have to also dump Green if you add an outfielder. Not easy, IMO.

To answer Paulie's response, the only better position players I can see that may be available are Griffey and Dunn. As for pitchers, the Cubs are winning so Zambrano is out and Contreras and Vazquez are no better than what we have.

I think at this point, our best bet is to get a bat off the bench and maybe some relief pitching. But again, what do you do with guys like Mota and Shoeneweis?

I think Omar has a point.

LZATbassist1567 · 07-20-2007, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Wildboys

who is better than green?

Ken Griffey Jr.

krunchyfrogg · 07-23-2007, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Big Denny

Good question. However, you would have to also dump Green if you add an outfielder. Not easy, IMO.

I don't know about that. Green would make a pretty nice bench player IMO. Heck, even if they don't make a trade, having him platoon with Milledge when Alou is activated would be a nice start.

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Originally Posted by Big Denny

I think at this point, our best bet is to get a bat off the bench and maybe some relief pitching. But again, what do you do with guys like Mota and Shoeneweis?

If puch comes to shove, I'd release those guys. I know it hurts because they're both signed for multiple years, but they're (Mota especially) really stinking up the joint.

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Originally Posted by Big Denny

I think Omar has a point.

I think most GM's say this kind of stuff. You don't want to tip your hand.

Matt · 07-23-2007, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by LZATbassist1567

Ken Griffey Jr.

BINGO.

MetsInMyBlood · 07-23-2007, 10:56 AM

I heard yesterday and agree that the mets and devil rays may be a good fit. the fan was talking about maybe tryin to bring back wiggy from tampa bay, i would love to see them bring wiggy and carlos pena, send delgado there to dh. But GIMME PENA, this guy is a stud.......thoughts?

dak11 · 07-23-2007, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by MetsInMyBlood

I heard yesterday and agree that the mets and devil rays may be a good fit. the fan was talking about maybe tryin to bring back wiggy from tampa bay, i would love to see them bring wiggy and carlos pena, send delgado there to dh. But GIMME PENA, this guy is a stud.......thoughts?

And what would Tampa do with a player set to make 16 mil next year? That's got to be one of the most unrealistic trades put on this board is a long time.

1994 · 07-23-2007, 11:36 AM

16 million for him next year....my goodness!!!

Deleted User · 07-23-2007, 12:10 PM

Is it a guaranteed if he's traded??

I think it's a team option. Remember all the stuff back in November about Omar picking up his '08 option??

Bay Ridge Dave · 07-23-2007, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by dak11

And what would Tampa do with a player set to make 16 mil next year? That's got to be one of the most unrealistic trades put on this board is a long time.

LOL

I'm not sure that is even the Rays payroll....

Piney Woods · 07-23-2007, 12:18 PM

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But GIMME PENA, this guy is a stud.......thoughts?

My thoughts (aside from the dopiness of the trade proposal) are that this guy was one of the most highly touted prospects around the beginning of the decade, but never really clicked and is now toiling for his 6th organization.

Originally a Texas draft pick, he was dealt to Oakland in hopes that he could replace the (then) recently departed Jason Giambi. But they quickly spun him off to Detroit where he had some moderate success for a brief time, until he was released by three teams (Det, NYY, Bos) in 2006 - the last two of which are still looking for a 1st baseman.
Finally having himself a nice season, he'll turn 30 before the start of next season.

I think about guys like this whenever I hear these insta-judgements on 21 year old prospects based on 100 or so ABs.

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MetsInMyBlood Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3	I heard yesterday and agree that the mets and devil rays may be a good fit. the fan was talking about maybe tryin to bring back wiggy from tampa bay, i would love to see them bring wiggy and carlos pena, send delgado there to dh. But GIMME PENA, this guy is a stud.......thoughts?

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1994 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,828	16 million for him next year....my goodness!!!

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Deleted User Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,464	Is it a guaranteed if he's traded?? I think it's a team option. Remember all the stuff back in November about Omar picking up his '08 option??

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