2012 Hot Stove/ Trade Rumors...

[snapple]

Well, Phelps showed us we don't need to panic for a SP.

[longtimeyankeefan]

Well, Phelps showed us we don't need to panic for a SP.

Panic? Panic? We don't need no stinkin' panic.

[snapple]

Panic? Panic? We don't need no stinkin' panic.

Just wait till we get a bad start from Kuroda/Hughes/Nova in one stretch. This board will be on fire.

[longtimeyankeefan]

Just wait till we get a bad start from Kuroda/Hughes/Nova in one stretch. This board will be on fire.

Unfortunately, you are right - in fact, it will probably only take 2 out of 3 to start the trade the farm system for Randy Wolf cries.

[snapple]

Unfortunately, you are right - in fact, it will probably only take 2 out of 3 to start the trade the farm system for Randy Wolf cries.

I'd hope not. He's been pitching like crap.

[DiMaggio5CF]

Just wait till we get a bad start from Kuroda/Hughes/Nova in one stretch. This board will be on fire.

Yeah, but it will all be buried on page 243 of some megathread, so no one will ever see it.

[NelsonMuntz]

I wonder if the Phillies would seriously consider moving Carlos Ruiz if they keep falling further out of contention. Martin has become an absolute black hole.

[TheHugeUnit2]

I wonder if the Phillies would seriously consider moving Carlos Ruiz if they keep falling further out of contention. Martin has become an absolute black hole.

Thats funny, my friend had texted me all these fantasy trade offers for Upton, I mentioned I'd rather go for Ruiz, considering what Upton would cost.

[just-blaze]

Rosenthal reporting JUpton available?

Swoop in Cash. Old friend Towers is in charge of negotiations for the DBacks.

[d32123]

Rosenthal reporting JUpton available?

Swoop in Cash. Old friend Towers is in charge of negotiations for the DBacks.

Trade 'em all for that dude. His slugging may be a bit down this year, but he's under contract for 3 more years and could be the longterm solution in RF after Swisher walks.

[dabomb2045]

Just wait till we get a bad start from Kuroda/Hughes/Nova in one stretch. This board will be on fire.

Yeah...no. Nobody here is panicking. Saying you think the Yanks should be in on Hamels or Greinke isnt panicking. Thats not only a move for this year, its for future years. Nobody is advocating gutting the farm for Liriano or something insane like that.

And if its true J-Upton is available (which I dont think he really is), thats definetly a guy the team should go all out for.

[just-blaze]

Trade 'em all for that dude. His slugging may be a bit down this year, but he's under contract for 3 more years and could be the longterm solution in RF after Swisher walks.

I don't know about that. But Gardner+ 3 of our best prospects would be a competitive starting point.

[d32123]

I don't know about that. But Gardner+ 3 of our best prospects would be a competitive starting point.

Would they really want Gardner? I'm thinking Nova + Nunez + Robertson + 3 of our best prospects.

[philleotardo]

And if its true J-Upton is available (which I dont think he really is), thats definetly a guy the team should go all out for.

"I'm open-minded on anybody, everybody. Even guys who have no-trade clauses," said Diamondbacks GM Kevin Towers

http://www.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?...s_ari&c_id=ari

[just-blaze]

Yeah...no. Nobody here is panicking. Saying you think the Yanks should be in on Hamels or Greinke isnt panicking. Thats not only a move for this year, its for future years. Nobody is advocating gutting the farm for Liriano or something insane like that.

And if its true J-Upton is available (which I dont think he really is), thats definetly a guy the team should go all out for.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/0...tin-upton.html

6:59pm: The Diamondbacks are currently 39-43 and seven games out in the NL West, and Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports that they would consider trade offers from Justin Upton if they fall further out of contention. They will target a third baseman if they instead move closer to contention.

[dabomb2045]

I still dont fully believe it...regardless of what Rosenthal reports or what the GM says. If he is though...I'd imagine every GM will be calling Arizona.

[just-blaze]

Would they really want Gardner? I'm thinking Nova + Nunez + Robertson + 3 of our best prospects.

Unless Im missing an OF bluechipper that they have in the minors to replace Upton, Im sure they'll want the young guy with a 10.7 WAR over the past 2 seasons.

This will be a bidding war and we will have to come with it, and Gardner is coming with it. Gardner's speed and defense will play up more in the NL as well.

[NerfBall55]

Would they really want Gardner? I'm thinking Nova + Nunez + Robertson + 3 of our best prospects.

As currently constructed, does that make the Yankees a better team?

[just-blaze]

I still dont fully believe it...regardless of what Rosenthal reports or what the GM says. If he is though...I'd imagine every GM will be calling Arizona.

Why not? I think it's smart. In a trading market that is lacking bats, Upton is going to command a HUGE haul. Look at what the Phillies are asking for Hamels, I think Upton is more valuable than Hamels, except he is under contract for 3 more years AND there aren't any other impact bats that would be available that might bring down the cost.

[JohnnyDamonfan]

I would jump on this J Upton trade so quick. Justin Towers seems pretty open. I don't know how much he would demand. But, really for him I would empty quite a bit of people for Upton.

[AnA-bombforA-rod]

Upton would be awesome. I'd probably give up Nova if Pettitte was healthy, but since he's not it would be tough. I wonder how many teams would be willing to beat a Nova, Gardner, plus package.

[d32123]

As currently constructed, does that make the Yankees a better team?

Probably about breaks even for this season, depending on how he does for the second half.

For the next three years, it'll help us a lot.

[just-blaze]

Probably about breaks even for this season, depending on how he does for the second half.

For the next three years, it'll help us a lot.

Actually, history says it would tilt towards making us better for this year even.

But Im not a fan of giving up DRob at this point, mainly b/c we have lost our depth unless we have complete faith in Joba coming back and not missing a step.

[teknetic]

Would they really want Gardner? I'm thinking Nova + Nunez + Robertson + 3 of our best prospects.

I'm willing to sell high on Nova as much as the next guy and Upton is an elite talent, but trading an above-average starter, a dominant reliever, and emptying your farm (three of Banuelos/Sanchez/Williams/Austin) is kinda loopy.

This also weakens the rotation and pretty much destroys the bullpen for the year.

[just-blaze]

I'm willing to sell high on Nova as much as the next guy and Upton is an elite talent, but trading an above-average starter, a dominant reliever, and emptying your farm (three of Banuelos/Sanchez/Williams/Austin) is kinda loopy.

This also weakens the rotation and pretty much destroys the bullpen for the year.

I think a Gardner, Banuelos/Nova, Nunez, Joseph, Williams/Austin deal would be hard to beat for any team.