Trade Rumors Thread

John Cocktoston · 05-07-2007, 06:25 PM

Not sure if this goes here or not, but I didn't see a thread that it made sense to put it in, so...

Anyway, this is courtesy of Rotoworld today:

Colorado - After trying and failing to make a deal for Todd Helton in the offseason, the Angels have reportedly set their sights on either Garrett Atkins or Brad Hawpe as they attempt to boost their offense. Ervin Santana would almost certainly be part of the price for Atkins. The Rockies would likely be more open to parting with Hawpe, though he'd bring in less talent. Left-hander Joe Saunders and a lesser prospect for Hawpe would make sense. If the Rockies do make a trade, it'd probably be for someone who would go right into the rotation, meaning Josh Fogg could get sent to the bullpen...

Thoughts? Ian Stewart would finally get a shot in Denver, Fogg would be bumped to the pen in favor of Santana in a major upgrade and there could be another prospect coming back in return as well.

I doubt this happens (at least not anytime soon) but it's interesting.

wolf213 · 05-07-2007, 07:35 PM

To me it makes more since to trade Hawpe and Move Stewart to RF.

Santana is tempting, but I would like to see G-Atkins stay here.

RoxFan · 05-07-2007, 09:07 PM

it makes more sense to trade Hawpe. Don't move Stewart to RF though. If anything, I think Helton is traded this offseason with Stewart taking over 3B and Atkins moving over to 1B. Replacements for Hawpe could be Seth Smith, Sean Barker, and Jeff Baker.

Joe Saunders would be an interesting name to get in a deal with Hawpe. What else would Hawpe bring? Nobody outside of Santana, Wood, Aybar, and Adenhart are that intriguing, and all but Aybar are probably not going anywhere unless its for a big-time player.

rockieprogress · 05-08-2007, 02:17 AM

While I have a little concern with Stewart's bat this season, his defense HAS to be better than Atkins has exhibited so far this year.

I would rather trade Stewart than Hawpe, and I don't want to see Stewart traded anytime soon.
Hawpe throwing out the runner today is a perfect example of what I'm talking about.
Doubling the guy off 1B, or preventing the runner from scoring from 2B on a single can only be done with a strong-armed RF. Does anyone know if Stewart has the same cannon as Hawpe?

Rankal · 05-14-2007, 12:44 AM

This rumor continues to pop up. Baker/Hawpe/Atkins or some combination of for pitching from the Angels.

Dante Bichette · 05-14-2007, 10:52 AM

I like Atkins, but if we can move him for Santana then we should do it. Of course, I would rather give up Baker or Hawpe, but there is no way we get Santana for either of those two.

BigRapidsJackass · 05-22-2007, 12:13 AM

Purplerow is quoting Rosenthal saying that Atkins for Brandon Wood is the latest discussion.

I'd do that deal in a heartbeat.

Dante Bichette · 05-22-2007, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigRapidsJackass

Purplerow is quoting Rosenthal saying that Atkins for Brandon Wood is the latest discussion.

I'd do that deal in a heartbeat.

Interesting. Would wood (that sounds weird) then become our third baseman? Isn't he a shortstop by trade? Maybe we would play him at 2nd with Baker or Stewart at 3rd?

Roxpert · 05-22-2007, 12:51 AM

I would think Wood would be a candidate for conversion to centerfield.

BTW, how much wood could a wood chuck chuck if a wood chuck could chuck wood?

John Cocktoston · 05-22-2007, 01:03 AM

The Angels have already moved Wood off of SS and have been playing him at 3B. He's a big kid at 6'3" and 190.

Heltonfan, why do you think he'd be able to play CF?

For the record, his given name is Richard Brandon Wood. Someone needs to convince him to go by "Dick Wood"...

BigRapidsJackass · 05-22-2007, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Someone needs to convince him to go by "Dick Wood"...

Thank you. I am proud to have been present for the creation of a memorable nickname.

2008 scorecard:

Tavares (sp), Willy
Wood, Dick
Helton, Todd ...

.. BTW, I think the purplerow folks were speculating that Wood could have a future at 2B. I think everyone believes he's not a future SS, but 2B certainly seems possible.

Dante Bichette · 05-22-2007, 11:05 AM

I would rather see Wood at 2B than 3B. We allready have Stewart to step in at 3B, and Baker can play there as well. On the other hand, we don't have any legitimate 2B prospects who are close to being ready.

LancheMob21 · 05-24-2007, 06:57 PM

According to ESPN: The Worldwide Leader In Sports the Yankees have expressed interest in Todd Helton & Brian Fuentes, though no deal is imminent. It's on the front page under their Rumor Central section, but you have to have insider to read the article.

Dante Bichette · 05-24-2007, 07:38 PM

The Yanks want Helton and Fuentes?

Sure, give us Phillip Hughes and Robinson Canoe and we have a deal. Heck, we'll even through in Matsui.

Seriously, though, has anyone heard what potential players we would get out of this?

indianadrew · 05-24-2007, 08:24 PM

the yankees need pitching, not helton or fuentes. i dont think there is ANY validity to this rumor.

05-07-2007, 06:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
John Cocktoston Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 375	Trade Rumors Thread Not sure if this goes here or not, but I didn't see a thread that it made sense to put it in, so... Anyway, this is courtesy of Rotoworld today: Colorado - After trying and failing to make a deal for Todd Helton in the offseason, the Angels have reportedly set their sights on either Garrett Atkins or Brad Hawpe as they attempt to boost their offense. Ervin Santana would almost certainly be part of the price for Atkins. The Rockies would likely be more open to parting with Hawpe, though he'd bring in less talent. Left-hander Joe Saunders and a lesser prospect for Hawpe would make sense. If the Rockies do make a trade, it'd probably be for someone who would go right into the rotation, meaning Josh Fogg could get sent to the bullpen... Thoughts? Ian Stewart would finally get a shot in Denver, Fogg would be bumped to the pen in favor of Santana in a major upgrade and there could be another prospect coming back in return as well. I doubt this happens (at least not anytime soon) but it's interesting.

05-07-2007, 09:07 PM	#3 (permalink)
RoxFan Rookie Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 3	I think it makes more sense to trade Hawpe. Don't move Stewart to RF though. If anything, I think Helton is traded this offseason with Stewart taking over 3B and Atkins moving over to 1B. Replacements for Hawpe could be Seth Smith, Sean Barker, and Jeff Baker. Joe Saunders would be an interesting name to get in a deal with Hawpe. What else would Hawpe bring? Nobody outside of Santana, Wood, Aybar, and Adenhart are that intriguing, and all but Aybar are probably not going anywhere unless its for a big-time player.

05-24-2007, 08:24 PM	#15 (permalink)
indianadrew Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: indianapolis Posts: 536	never gonna happen the yankees need pitching, not helton or fuentes. i dont think there is ANY validity to this rumor.

05-07-2007, 07:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
wolf213 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Thornton Co Posts: 190	To me it makes more since to trade Hawpe and Move Stewart to RF. Santana is tempting, but I would like to see G-Atkins stay here.

05-08-2007, 02:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
rockieprogress Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: aurora Posts: 183	While I have a little concern with Stewart's bat this season, his defense HAS to be better than Atkins has exhibited so far this year. I would rather trade Stewart than Hawpe, and I don't want to see Stewart traded anytime soon. Hawpe throwing out the runner today is a perfect example of what I'm talking about. Doubling the guy off 1B, or preventing the runner from scoring from 2B on a single can only be done with a strong-armed RF. Does anyone know if Stewart has the same cannon as Hawpe?

05-14-2007, 12:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
Rankal Banned Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 84	This rumor continues to pop up. Baker/Hawpe/Atkins or some combination of for pitching from the Angels.

05-14-2007, 10:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
Dante Bichette Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 268	I like Atkins, but if we can move him for Santana then we should do it. Of course, I would rather give up Baker or Hawpe, but there is no way we get Santana for either of those two.

05-22-2007, 12:13 AM	#7 (permalink)
BigRapidsJackass Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,122	Purplerow is quoting Rosenthal saying that Atkins for Brandon Wood is the latest discussion. I'd do that deal in a heartbeat.

05-22-2007, 12:51 AM	#9 (permalink)
Roxpert Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 1,020	I would think Wood would be a candidate for conversion to centerfield. BTW, how much wood could a wood chuck chuck if a wood chuck could chuck wood?

05-22-2007, 01:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
John Cocktoston Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 375	The Angels have already moved Wood off of SS and have been playing him at 3B. He's a big kid at 6'3" and 190. Heltonfan, why do you think he'd be able to play CF? For the record, his given name is Richard Brandon Wood. Someone needs to convince him to go by "Dick Wood"...

05-22-2007, 11:05 AM	#12 (permalink)
Dante Bichette Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 268	I would rather see Wood at 2B than 3B. We allready have Stewart to step in at 3B, and Baker can play there as well. On the other hand, we don't have any legitimate 2B prospects who are close to being ready.

05-24-2007, 06:57 PM	#13 (permalink)
LancheMob21 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 218	According to ESPN: The Worldwide Leader In Sports the Yankees have expressed interest in Todd Helton & Brian Fuentes, though no deal is imminent. It's on the front page under their Rumor Central section, but you have to have insider to read the article.

05-24-2007, 07:38 PM	#14 (permalink)
Dante Bichette Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 268	The Yanks want Helton and Fuentes? Sure, give us Phillip Hughes and Robinson Canoe and we have a deal. Heck, we'll even through in Matsui. Seriously, though, has anyone heard what potential players we would get out of this?