It's 4:24 p.m. and, according to mlb.com, Jason Bay might be headed to – the Los Angeles Dodgers?
Though Bay's name has circulated heavily in talks for the last 48 hours to Atlanta, Boston and Tampa Bay, it seems that the Dodgers have become a late player in the deal.
Though it is past the 4 p.m. deadline, it usually takes a while for trades done right at the deadline to be announced because the paperwork must be filed with the commissioner's office.
Other reports have that Bay heading to either Tampa Bay or Boston are all but dead, which could make the Dodgers' rumor more palpable.
Stay tuned
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Three hours to go plus
Nothing offically announced yet. Reportedly, Ramirez has accepted a trade to Florida. the three main players would be Ramirez to Florida, Hermida from Florida to Pittsburgh and Bay from Pittsburgh to Boston. John Grabow could also be in the mix to Boston because the Marlins traded for Arthur Rhodes this morning.
stay tuned
stay tuned
Bay on the block
As of 11 a.m., it was reportedly "50-50) that Jason Bay would be headed out of town as a part of a three-way trade with Boston and Florida though Tampa Bay is alo in the mix as part of a seperate deal. Manny Ramirez would head from Boston to Florida, which is the major component of the trade.
Bay would head to Boston along with possibly John Grabow for a package of prospects from both teams and Florida outfielder Jeremy Hermida.
Keep checking here for updates throughout the day.
Bay would head to Boston along with possibly John Grabow for a package of prospects from both teams and Florida outfielder Jeremy Hermida.
Keep checking here for updates throughout the day.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Does Teixeria deal mean Bay stays?
Atlanta just completed a deal sending first baseman Mark Teixeria to the Los Angeles Angels for Casey Kotchman and a minor leaguer.
Now that it appears that the Braves are in "sell" mode, it would seem unlikely that Jason Bay would be headed there any time soon.
Bay was rumored to be headed to Atlanta over the weekend, according to mlb.com, which said a deal was on the table but Pirates ownership shot the deal down. According to other published reports, the Pirates deny both sides of that report.
If the Braves are indeed sellers, the likelihood they would after Bay before the deadline would be almost nil.
That doesn't mean that Bay won't land elsewhere, but indications are that management will hold onto Bay at least until the Winter Meetings where Bay could be traded for more major-league ready talent rather than prospects.
Now that it appears that the Braves are in "sell" mode, it would seem unlikely that Jason Bay would be headed there any time soon.
Bay was rumored to be headed to Atlanta over the weekend, according to mlb.com, which said a deal was on the table but Pirates ownership shot the deal down. According to other published reports, the Pirates deny both sides of that report.
If the Braves are indeed sellers, the likelihood they would after Bay before the deadline would be almost nil.
That doesn't mean that Bay won't land elsewhere, but indications are that management will hold onto Bay at least until the Winter Meetings where Bay could be traded for more major-league ready talent rather than prospects.
Monday, July 28, 2008
LaRoche, Sanchez out
Both first baseman Adam LaRoche and second baseman Freddy Sanchez were out of Monday's starting lineups due to injuries they sustained during Sunday's 3-1 loss to San Diego.
LaRoche is out with a strained ribcage muscle and he could be out more than just a day or two. Depending on the severity, injuries like that tend to take more time to heal which could lead to a week or more without LaRoche and possibly a stint on the disabled list.
Sanchez is out with lower back spasms.
Shortstop Jack Wilson, who has been batting either eighth or ninth the majority of the season, moved up to second in the order Monday in the series opener against Colorado. Chris Gomez played second and batted ninth. Doug Mientkiewicz started at first base and batted fifth and Jose Bautista was back in the lineup at third base and batted seventh.
LaRoche is out with a strained ribcage muscle and he could be out more than just a day or two. Depending on the severity, injuries like that tend to take more time to heal which could lead to a week or more without LaRoche and possibly a stint on the disabled list.
Sanchez is out with lower back spasms.
Shortstop Jack Wilson, who has been batting either eighth or ninth the majority of the season, moved up to second in the order Monday in the series opener against Colorado. Chris Gomez played second and batted ninth. Doug Mientkiewicz started at first base and batted fifth and Jose Bautista was back in the lineup at third base and batted seventh.
JVB gone, not forgotten
For seemingly the 10th time this season (actually, I really did lose track), John Van Benschoten had yet another horrific start which ultimately led to yet another demotion to the minor leagues.
There are those that say the Pirates should just give up on Van Benschoten. Well, they are, but only as a starter.
Pirates general manager Neal Huntington is giving good ol' JVB one more chance as a relief pitcher. The feeling is maybe he can get some guys out in shorter stints rather than trying to stretch him out over five, six-plus innings.
“There are numerous relievers in the major leagues who didn’t make it as starters,” Huntington said.
Here's hoping that is true for JVB, a good guy who was put into a pretty tough spot by the previous two idiot regimes, mainly by Cam Bonifay who decided to take the premier power hitter in Division-I baseball his senior year and make him a pitcher.
There are those that say the Pirates should just give up on Van Benschoten. Well, they are, but only as a starter.
Pirates general manager Neal Huntington is giving good ol' JVB one more chance as a relief pitcher. The feeling is maybe he can get some guys out in shorter stints rather than trying to stretch him out over five, six-plus innings.
“There are numerous relievers in the major leagues who didn’t make it as starters,” Huntington said.
Here's hoping that is true for JVB, a good guy who was put into a pretty tough spot by the previous two idiot regimes, mainly by Cam Bonifay who decided to take the premier power hitter in Division-I baseball his senior year and make him a pitcher.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Statement from Coonelly on trade
Here is a statement from Pirates president Frank Coonelly on Saturday's Pirates-Yankees trade:
The trade of Xavier Nady and Damaso Marte today for four quality prospects from a deep New York Yankee organization was made for one and only one reason – to help us reach our objective of building a sustainable championship caliber organization. While our aggressive draft and international signing strategies are critical components of this effort, the trade market can present the opportunity to acquire multiple players who are Major League ready or much closer to contributing to the Major League Club. The value of Xavier and Damaso increased significantly this year and that increased value, along with the Yankees’ unexpected second half needs, presented us with a unique opportunity to acquire four quality young players who we coveted and who we believe can make significant contributions to the Pirates for many years to come.
The 2008 Pirate team has played hard every night for John Russell and his staff and has battled through injuries and inconsistent starting pitching. But the reality is that, despite an offense that is second in the National League in runs scored, we are 12 games out of first place in what is now the toughest division in the National League and 11 games out of the Wild Card lead and not likely to compete for a post-season berth this year. We have said from the beginning that we do not aspire to finish .500; we aspire instead to win championships again in Pittsburgh. The trade completed this morning demonstrates that we will not forgo the opportunity to continue to add the pieces that are necessary to build a championship caliber club because of the hope that we might win 82 this year.
Because they are quality individuals and were outstanding teammates, our players are understandably disappointed to see Xavier and Damaso move on to another organization. But the players on this Pirate team have demonstrated that they are true professionals and they will continue to work extremely hard to give this club a chance to win every game that it plays. This trade will also give some of our young players an opportunity to prove that they can be produce at the level necessary to contribute to a championship caliber club.
Today’s trade is not a sign that additional trades are imminent before the non-waiver trade deadline. The organization will, however, continue to evaluate aggressively any opportunity to make additions that will help build the foundation upon which we can again win championships in Pittsburgh.
The trade of Xavier Nady and Damaso Marte today for four quality prospects from a deep New York Yankee organization was made for one and only one reason – to help us reach our objective of building a sustainable championship caliber organization. While our aggressive draft and international signing strategies are critical components of this effort, the trade market can present the opportunity to acquire multiple players who are Major League ready or much closer to contributing to the Major League Club. The value of Xavier and Damaso increased significantly this year and that increased value, along with the Yankees’ unexpected second half needs, presented us with a unique opportunity to acquire four quality young players who we coveted and who we believe can make significant contributions to the Pirates for many years to come.
The 2008 Pirate team has played hard every night for John Russell and his staff and has battled through injuries and inconsistent starting pitching. But the reality is that, despite an offense that is second in the National League in runs scored, we are 12 games out of first place in what is now the toughest division in the National League and 11 games out of the Wild Card lead and not likely to compete for a post-season berth this year. We have said from the beginning that we do not aspire to finish .500; we aspire instead to win championships again in Pittsburgh. The trade completed this morning demonstrates that we will not forgo the opportunity to continue to add the pieces that are necessary to build a championship caliber club because of the hope that we might win 82 this year.
Because they are quality individuals and were outstanding teammates, our players are understandably disappointed to see Xavier and Damaso move on to another organization. But the players on this Pirate team have demonstrated that they are true professionals and they will continue to work extremely hard to give this club a chance to win every game that it plays. This trade will also give some of our young players an opportunity to prove that they can be produce at the level necessary to contribute to a championship caliber club.
Today’s trade is not a sign that additional trades are imminent before the non-waiver trade deadline. The organization will, however, continue to evaluate aggressively any opportunity to make additions that will help build the foundation upon which we can again win championships in Pittsburgh.
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