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In this episode David Coleman and myself discuss:

We also got Greg Stanwood and Andrew Martin from Purple Row SB Nations Colorado Rockies site to join us to discuss Wandy Rodriguez to the Rockies. So a big thanks goes out to them for taking some time to discuss the possibility of a trade between the Astros and Rockies.

For those of you looking for Minor League and draft talk it's coming I just don't know if it will be the next episode. We're currently waiting to see what Crane does after Thanksgiving and with the Winter Meetings coming up we may be Major League dominate again. We'll see what we can do.

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The Purple Row guys bring up some good points regarding Pomeranz

It goes against logic to think that the Astros could get Pomeranz (even though I REALLY want him). Purple Row obviously doesn’t represent the teams front office but they give an outside (while still bias) opinion on what Wandy’s value would bring back.

Considering this, I’d be more interested to see what the Nationals would be willing to offer. They should have a pretty full stock of talent and they, like the Angels, seem to have a hole burning in their pocket. Two things that the Astros are looking for, good prospects and the money to take on Wandy’s contract without forking over a large chunk. We should open up some dialog with Nats fans.

by Its Gonna Happen on Nov 22, 2011 5:17 PM CST via mobile reply actions  

I like to repeat myself

“IF” the Astros could trade Brett Wallace, I’m not saying its doable but it has been rumored, I don’t see why a team wouldn’t take a flyer on a power hitting first baseman (Kody Hinze) who has shown he can hit for a high average AND walks a good clip. I see him getting taken.

PS…IF you were traveling by What The Heck, Bobby and saw a little poll for CFers and saw that someone had nominated Jay Austin…that someone would be me. I still got faith in the kid

by Its Gonna Happen on Nov 22, 2011 5:55 PM CST via mobile reply actions  

There were a lot of parallels between Jay Austin and Anthony Gose in 2010

Both were chosen in the 2nd round in the 2008 draft.
Both bat and throw left.
Both are athletic and speedy centerfielders.
Both were born on August 10, 1990.

It just seems that Austin took a step back this year and it seems like Gose took a small step forward. Anyway, I think Austin still has a chance at securing a name for himself and advancing forward next year. But any less than that and he might just completely fall off the board as a prospect.

It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt.

by BustaPozee on Nov 22, 2011 6:59 PM CST up reply actions  

No team will take Hinze, because

they won’t be able to carry him on their major league bench (or start him, obviously) for the full season. With teams carrying 12 or 13 pitchers these days, there’s just no roster space for a lumbering 1B who hasn’t yet shown that he can hit AA pitching better than your average AA 1B would. If he could also play a corner OF slot and run a bit, there might well be some interest if he were left unprotected. I suspect that if you went searching for an MLB bench player who only plays 1B, Jason Giambi might be the only find.

by reillocity on Nov 22, 2011 11:47 PM CST up reply actions  

there are some DHs on the bench for AL teams who are not capable of playing a position, except in an emergency. Hedeki Matsui and Jack Cust, for instance.

by clack on Nov 23, 2011 6:50 AM CST up reply actions  

In regards to Drew Pomeranz

I like Drew Pomeranz, but I don’t think he’s as major league ready as the Purple Row guys made it sound. For one last year was his first season of professional ball, and he was fastracked, but could have probably benefitted from a full season in the minors. The fact that he struggled in his September callup should have also been a sign that more seasoning would be required. Drew is a solid prospect, and he seems like the type that you would like his performance to dictate that he is ready, and not the necessity and state the current rotation (similar to Lyles last year).

I doubt that Wade could wiggle Pomeranz away from the Rockies in a Wandy trade, but if they could I would like to see him start back at double or triple AAA since he did not have a full season at double AA, and his performance dropped off a little (k/9 anyways) at double AA. He skipped triple AAA altogether.

by conroestro on Nov 23, 2011 11:46 AM CST via mobile reply actions  

The Rockies may not compete next year obviously if they get off to a good start than they’ll be competing but there’s not much hope they will. Which means they can afford to wait a year or two on Pomeranz. Trading Pomeranz for a slightly better chance at competing in Rodriguez would not be a good organizational move.

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by Timothy De Block on Nov 23, 2011 12:26 PM CST up reply actions  

Agreed. Doubt it happens. Whatever trade options are considered what the Astros receive in return will largely depend on the amount of money the Astros choose to send in the deal.

by conroestro on Nov 23, 2011 12:49 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

Talking about trade options with Wandy.

by conroestro on Nov 23, 2011 12:50 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

With Pomeranz’s limited time above A ball though its hard to say what he will be.

by conroestro on Nov 23, 2011 1:37 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

For the Rockies, trading Jimenez was kind of like the Astros trading Oswalt. They may want to keep Pomeranz, hoping that he becomes an ace in the future, and validates the decision to trade a popular top of the rotation guy. Pomeranz’s value may be artificially inflated in their mind. They don’t fans to think “all we really got for Jimenez was Wandy Rodriguez.”

It’s probably not a good idea to judge a pitcher based on one game, but I was not impressed with Pomeranz’s stuff when he pitched against the Astros. His velocity was not good, making one think of a soft tossing lefty.

by clack on Nov 23, 2011 1:16 PM CST up reply actions  

I agree. They would be receiving much more of a sure thing in Wandy than they would with Pomeranze who only has 24 innings above A ball in the minors. I guess that should be 42 innings when you count his time in the majors as well.

by conroestro on Nov 23, 2011 1:40 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

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