MLB execs: Rangers want to trade Tex

LZATbassist1567 · 07-24-2007, 04:30 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2947494

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Executives with other teams believe that the Texas Rangers are definitely intent on trading first baseman Mark Teixeira before the July 31 trade deadline, which would make Teixeira the most prominent player dealt.

The rival executives say that the Rangers' demands for Teixeira have come down bit by bit. In addition, the Rangers feel they can get one or more of the targeted prospects that they can ask for from the targeted teams.

At the outset of the Teixeira trade talks, for example, the Rangers had insisted the Yankees include either Jaba Chamberlain or Phil Hughes, one of the Yankees' top pitching prospects, and had asked the Dodgers for three top prospects. They had asked the Red Sox for pitcher Clay Buchholz and center fielder Jacoby Ellsbury.

The Angels, Braves and Giants are also involved in talks for Teixeira.

Granted it is an Olney piece, but if true the Mets NEED to trade for Tex. He's perfect for this team--a young powerhitting switch hitter who hits for a solid average. He's the type of player you trade the farm for. An infield containing Tex, Reyes, Wright would be dominating for the next 10 years.

And as a bonus, he doesn't hate America.

MrHat · 07-24-2007, 04:38 PM

Even if they did, the Mets would never get decent value back on Delgado at this point...and who knows what Teixeira would do moving from an AL bandbox to Shea.

I'm not going to put all my eggs into the home/away splits and just write the guy off because I do believe he is an extremely talented hitter, but I think you do have to take a little notice when the other stadiums in his division play more like NL parks and his career numbers are - .265 .359 .492 .850 away from home.

dak11 · 07-24-2007, 04:49 PM

As much as I'd like to see it, I can't see the Mets getting involved.

MetfanBren · 07-24-2007, 04:50 PM

Ok, who had the Buster Olney, Milledge straight up for ________ form last?

Voodoo · 07-24-2007, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by MetfanBren

Ok, who had the Buster Olney, Milledge straight up for ________ form last?

This just in! Buster Olney reports:

"The RANGERS REALLY LOVE Milledge and would trade TEIXEIRA straight up for him."

Bay Ridge Dave · 07-24-2007, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dak11

As much as I'd like to see it, I can't see the Mets getting involved.

Same here.

Paulie Cee · 07-24-2007, 05:31 PM

Only because Omar's mouth is still surgically attached to Delgado's ass.

Voodoo · 07-24-2007, 05:36 PM

Boy I wish that trade would happen. Honestly, if it were possible, acquire Tex and trade Delgado to someone for a bag of balls, bats, a steaming heap of ****, anything. Going from aging 1Bman to a 27 year old would be amazing.

Paulie Cee · 07-24-2007, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Voodoo

Boy I wish that trade would happen. Honestly, if it were possible, acquire Tex and trade Delgado to someone for a bag of balls, bats, a steaming heap of ****, anything. Going from aging 1Bman to a 27 year old would be amazing.

Sorry, Portugal ain't no Carribean, you know what I'm sayin'?.

Branko · 07-24-2007, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by dak11

As much as I'd like to see it, I can't see the Mets getting involved.

I agree! No way the Mets get invovled. Not only will they have issues trading Delcrappo, but I'm pretty sure has a limited no trade clause and signed through next year. I think the Mets will pursue Tex. But as a free agent after the 2008 season. I'm curious whats going to happen this offseason with Delgado. He hinting at sitting out if they Mets didnt pick up his 2009 option. I dont mind Delgado through 2008. It will give us some time to see what Carp is made out of. Tex WILL BE a free agent. Boras is his agent so I doubt he gets an extension from the team he gets traded to (if he gets traded).

15 Day DL Alou · 07-25-2007, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Branko

I agree! No way the Mets get invovled. Not only will they have issues trading Delcrappo, but I'm pretty sure has a limited no trade clause and signed through next year. I think the Mets will pursue Tex. But as a free agent after the 2008 season. I'm curious whats going to happen this offseason with Delgado. He hinting at sitting out if they Mets didnt pick up his 2009 option. I dont mind Delgado through 2008. It will give us some time to see what Carp is made out of. Tex WILL BE a free agent. Boras is his agent so I doubt he gets an extension from the team he gets traded to (if he gets traded).

You know it is evident that Delgado has struggled mightily at the plate this year without fabricating stuff.

If you were going to go the make some $hit up route, you could have just gone with the trade me demand, MLB players can't "hold out" in an existing contract.

elmiets · 07-25-2007, 12:16 PM

http://www.kansascity.com/sports/roy...ry/203999.html

“We’re ready to go with Gotay and Anderson Hernandez,” Minaya told the New York Post. “Or (Damion) Easley.”

Even so, Grudzielanek would appear to represent an upgrade. He is the American League’s reigning Gold Glove winner for defensive excellence at second base and is batting .302 after going two for four in Tuesday’s 9-4 loss to the Yankees.

The Royals are willing to trade Grudzielanek, 37, because they view utilityman Esteban German as a serviceable replacement. But the club wants to fill a need in doing so.

“Mark Grudzielanek is an important part of our team,” general manager Dayton Moore said, “and he’s a guy who we like an awful lot.”

Grudzielanek has approximately $1.5 million remaining this season on his $4 million salary, but his contract also contains a vesting clause that triggers a $4 million players’ option for next season if he gets 500 plate appearances.

The option increases to $4.5 million if he gets 550 plate appearances.

It appeared unlikely Grudzielanek would reach the threshold when he underwent surgery last month to repair torn cartilage in his left knee. But a quick recovery has him back within range.

Nate126 · 07-25-2007, 12:18 PM

Yes! Let's give away all our prospects for Tex who's going to Baltimore in 2 years and then we can stick Carlos Delgado.... where? At 2nd base?

Clubber Lang · 07-25-2007, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate126

Yes! Let's give away all our prospects for Tex who's going to Baltimore in 2 years and then we can stick Carlos Delgado.... where? At 2nd base?

Why would anyone be a lock to sign with Baltimore? I mean even if the guy grew up rooting for Baltimore, he might want to play for a ring someday. He hasn't gotten the chance to do that in Texas, so yeah I'm sure he'll only look into playing for the just as doomed Orioles.

Paulie Cee · 07-25-2007, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Nate126

Yes! Let's give away all our prospects for Tex who's going to Baltimore in 2 years and then we can stick Carlos Delgado.... where? At 2nd base?

Teheran.

07-24-2007, 05:36 PM	#8 (permalink)
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MrHat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY Posts: 2,839	Even if they did, the Mets would never get decent value back on Delgado at this point...and who knows what Teixeira would do moving from an AL bandbox to Shea. I'm not going to put all my eggs into the home/away splits and just write the guy off because I do believe he is an extremely talented hitter, but I think you do have to take a little notice when the other stadiums in his division play more like NL parks and his career numbers are - .265 .359 .492 .850 away from home.

07-24-2007, 04:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
dak11 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,441	As much as I'd like to see it, I can't see the Mets getting involved.

07-24-2007, 04:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
MetfanBren Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pearl River, NY Posts: 3,656	Ok, who had the Buster Olney, Milledge straight up for ________ form last?

07-24-2007, 05:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
Paulie Cee Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Well, we'll know in a month, you miserable shitstain. Posts: 5,918	Only because Omar's mouth is still surgically attached to Delgado's ass.

07-25-2007, 12:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
elmiets Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 172	http://www.kansascity.com/sports/roy...ry/203999.html “We’re ready to go with Gotay and Anderson Hernandez,” Minaya told the New York Post. “Or (Damion) Easley.” Even so, Grudzielanek would appear to represent an upgrade. He is the American League’s reigning Gold Glove winner for defensive excellence at second base and is batting .302 after going two for four in Tuesday’s 9-4 loss to the Yankees. The Royals are willing to trade Grudzielanek, 37, because they view utilityman Esteban German as a serviceable replacement. But the club wants to fill a need in doing so. “Mark Grudzielanek is an important part of our team,” general manager Dayton Moore said, “and he’s a guy who we like an awful lot.” Grudzielanek has approximately $1.5 million remaining this season on his $4 million salary, but his contract also contains a vesting clause that triggers a $4 million players’ option for next season if he gets 500 plate appearances. The option increases to $4.5 million if he gets 550 plate appearances. It appeared unlikely Grudzielanek would reach the threshold when he underwent surgery last month to repair torn cartilage in his left knee. But a quick recovery has him back within range.

07-25-2007, 12:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
Nate126 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 458	Yes! Let's give away all our prospects for Tex who's going to Baltimore in 2 years and then we can stick Carlos Delgado.... where? At 2nd base?

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