Possible solution: trade with KC?

by nickler on Oct 5, 2008 11:33 AM CDT

I think it's been established that we are in dire need of a LH bat that can actually produce.

What about at trade with KC? I am hoping that the right combination of players might make David DeJesus available. He is rapidly becoming too expensive for that team, plays a position we need (CF) and is a good high OBP hitter with speed. I know Hendry was interested in him before. I just wish we had a chance to get him earlier.

I think there a just a few holes in this team. If we could sign Furcal for SS, trade Theriot, Marshall, Pie [and others if necessary] for DeJesus, keep DeRosa at 2B we would have a 1 and 2 slot that could actually reach base and set the table for the power hitters.

I really see a trade as mandatory for this offense. Kansas City is a perfect target since they desperately need to rebuild. I wonder if we have enough parts to land both Greinke and DeJesus. I'd be willing to give up Samardzija, Fontenot, ANYONE for that combination.

If there is anything this year did for us, it did allow us to showcase some of our young talent who actually did pretty well for a possible trade.

Yes, I know what you are thinking. I still do believe. As sad as that is.

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As pathetic as that is after last weeks’ debacle.

by nickler on Oct 5, 2008 11:34 AM CDT reply actions

Meh

hes a good player, but I think a power left handed bat would help more….DeJesus had a lower OBP than Theriot did this year, and all indications are hes not that great a CF, the yankees looked at him too and passed.

Greinke i doubt will be traded….theyve got a good pitching nucleus with Greinke, Bannister, Hochevar and Meche and Soria if they move him to the rotation.

Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.

by bren on Oct 5, 2008 12:07 PM CDT reply actions

Shark still has a no trade clause

He isn’t going anywhere

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by nji232 on Oct 5, 2008 12:07 PM CDT reply actions

a middle of the lineup hitter like bobby abreu would improve this lineup more than a leadoff hitter

dont get me wrong this team needs a leadoff hitter, i just don’t think that the royals would give up on their two prized players. Plus, we could just sign abreu and furcal and all the problems would be solved.

by lexmarklover on Oct 5, 2008 1:13 PM CDT reply actions