[Tal] Smith said he expects to make a deal because there is "considerable interest’’ in Oswalt, with "three or four’’ teams trying to make it happen. Smith felt by tomorrow things should begin to heat up.
From Nick Cafardo's piece in this morning's Boston Globe- well worth the read.
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Well, I hope something gets done today
Obsessively checking Twitter/MLB Trade Rumors/Google News twenty times a day is getting old.
Good it’s not just me.
I’m not going to lie, this past week has been less productive than others. But it’s not everyday The Astros are the head of big trades.
Truth
I’ve been going crazy the worst is probably during the game where twitter is refreshed several times an inning.
Trying to stay away from the computer =P
by Timothy De Block on Jul 25, 2010 10:55 AM CDT up reply actions
Is this sarcasm?
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by Stephen Higdon on Jul 25, 2010 10:41 AM CDT up reply actions
He’s been extremely involved in the Astros organization for a very long time. Here’s his team bio.
As for what he does currently, on a day-to-day basis, that’s a bit tougher to discern. He’s the President of Baseball Operations, which doesn’t tell you much. But I do know that he was extremely involved in the design of MMP, and I’m pretty sure he’s the guy who handles all the Astros arbitration stuff.
Every time Richard Justice blames Tal Smith for the current state of the Astros and says he should be fired along with Ed Wade, I want to ask him to point out a single move that was Tal Smith’s. I think he’s probably an advisor to Ed Wade, and is probably involved in big picture stuff. It’s unclear how much he’s involved in the day-to-day.
Ken Rosenthal:
Still #Phillies #Cardinals #Dodgers on Oswalt. Player/$$$ issues with LA. Tough match with STL. If Phils move Werth they remain best positioned. But one exec says Phils’ goals in a Werth deal “seem to change by the day.”
No mention of the Yankees, but I have to believe they have some interest, given they were scouting him last night and are definitely seeking pitching. They may be focusing on Haren right now, but if they lose out, I could see them jumping in.
im hoping we get the PHI/TB trade
by EveryHoustonTeamRox! on Jul 25, 2010 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions
For Roy
"He’s been following him around for two weeks like his lapdog". - Stan Van Gundy about Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade
comment fail...
I wanted to say for Roy’s sake I hope he goes to LA to reunite with Brad Ausmus.
"He’s been following him around for two weeks like his lapdog". - Stan Van Gundy about Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade
stros asked for kemp or loney
id be so fine with getting kemp…the guy is a top of the line OF
by EveryHoustonTeamRox! on Jul 25, 2010 12:34 PM CDT reply actions
That's Rosenthal speculating again
The Astros are not enamored of the Cardinals’ young talent and are struggling to find a match with the Dodgers. They have asked the Dodgers for a major-league position player in a package for Oswalt, presumably outfielder Matt Kemp or first baseman James Loney.
Bolded the most important word.
I don’t buy that the Astros asked for Matt Kemp. If they did, Wade is frickin’ insane. There’s highballing to start with a strong hand in negotiations… and then there’s demands so over-the-top they become insulting, and hearing the [click] as the other manager hangs up the phone on you.
We aren’t getting a return anywhere near that good, unfortunately. I would assume (hope) Wade realizes that.
Yuck, apparently MSNBC ran with the story as if it was fact, instead of mere speculation on the part of Rosenthal.
The quality of sports journalism in this country is terrible.
someone should get fired for that
this entire week seems to have consisted of different sites stealing news from other sites and changing it slightly so as to present it as ‘new’.
From my vantage point, Kemp would be untouchable. However, just for some contrary perspective, Kemp has been in the doghouse with the Dodgers. I have read some speculation that Colletti wants to dump him. Colletti at one point this season, called Kemp into his office and scolded him and then told the media about it. That didn’t make Kemp happy. So, it’s possible that there is some bad feelings there which might make Kemp available. Not likely, I know, but I’m not totally dismissive.
Yeah, I remember hearing that. But then the other day they said he is “their guy” (or something very similar to that) and they have no plans whatsoever to trade him.
Even if they offloaded Kemp I can’t imagine they would do it for Oswalt, especially in the middle of the season when he’s an important part of their roster. I would assume they’d want MLB-ready prospects, similarly cost-controlled good young players, or both.
Exactly. Kemp is a guy you trade for someone like Greinke, not Oswalt.
by seanbergmanrules on Jul 25, 2010 3:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Or maybe a swap of disgruntled outfielders
Something like sending him over to TB for B.J. Upton and a prospect.
Enjoyed this BS on Philly SB page:
“Oswalt is a smallish right-hander (6’0”) so there are questions about longterm durability"
news to me
“The talent required to acquire Oswalt will likely not be as high as for Haren, as Oswalt is only signed through 2011.”
I think this flies in the logic of just about everything I’ve read on the entire trade-deadline. Who would give up more to get Haren than Oswalt?
Hoping...
for a package with PHI/TB as well. I would love to get Reid Brignac and either Davis or Hellickson. And I’d throw in more money or another player to get Hellickson. Don’t the Rays need BP help. What about adding Lindstrom for the Rays to get Hellickson?
If we deal with the Dodgers I agree that Kemp is untradeable but do you think it’s possible that we could acquire Loney and Dee Gordon in a package? That would be great.
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