D-backs Trade Deadline Rumors

[coyoteshockeyfan]

The New York Mets have scouted the starts by Miguel Batista and Juan Cruz the last two days amid reports they were looking for more pitching for the stretch run, and the teams have had preliminary conversations about a possible deadline trade.


The Diamondbacks do not want to lose a member of their starting rotation — Batista is their No. 2 starter, Cruz their No. 5 — without getting a replacement, however, and also do not want to take on additional salary.

The D-Backs thought they had a deal with the Mets to obtain Scottsdale native Brian Bannister and other prospects for reliever Greg Aquino last winter, but the deal broke down at the last minute.

Bannister, however, has not pitched since April 27 because of a torn right hamstring, and although he is expected to begin rehab soon, it is uncertain when he could return to a major league rotation.

The D-Backs likely would have interest in Mike Pelfrey, the Mets’ first-round draft pick in 2005, but it is unknown if the Mets would trade part of their future for a more proven veteran such as Batista, who will become a free agent this winter.

http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/index.php?sty=69988

 

[coyoteshockeyfan]

"METS BUZZ The Mets are looking just about everywhere for pitching help. They've checked in on Washington's Tony Armas Jr., an Omar Minaya favorite from his time in Montreal. They've asked the Diamondbacks about Miguel Batista, who may be available if Arizona can get a starter in another deal. And they asked the Indians about Jake Westbrook but were told he's not available."
http://www.nj.com/mets/ledger/index.ssf?/base/sports-0/115337651367360.xml&coll=1



"We hate to be repetitive, but why the Tigers are shaking their heads at Bobby Abreu -- other than timing and fear of disrupting their clubhouse -- is beyond us. If the Yankees end up with Abreu, the Tigers might take a shot at Shawn Green. You also never know if San Diego -- which has some commotion in its front office -- might be in a mood in 10 days to deal Brian Giles."
http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060720/SPORTS08/607200312/1129


"Speaking of available, there’s talk that outfielder Luis Gonzalez may be up for auction in Arizona, and he’d be an excellent fit with the White Sox if they didn’t have to give up much and he’d be willing to take on a lesser role here."
http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/rozner.asp?id=209327

 

[Phill11]

Some dream scenarios:

NYM/AZ Trade:
Mets Get: Miguel Batista and Dustin Nippert
AZ Gets: Mike Pelfrey

CHW/AZ Trade:
White Sox Get: Luis Gonzalez
AZ Gets: Anything

NYY/AZ Trade:
Yankees Get: Shawn Green
AZ Gets: Philip Hughes

 

[devilfan02]

Some dream scenarios:

NYM/AZ Trade:
Mets Get: Miguel Batista and Dustin Nippert
AZ Gets: Mike Pelfrey

CHW/AZ Trade:
White Sox Get: Luis Gonzalez
AZ Gets: Anything

NYY/AZ Trade:
Yankees Get: Shawn Green
AZ Gets: Philip Hughes

Those are in fact dreams..... Most likely- White Sox getting Gonzo. They have a couple pitching prospects I would like to get although thats unlikely as well

 

[Evil Ash]

Some dream scenarios:

NYM/AZ Trade:
Mets Get: Miguel Batista and Dustin Nippert
AZ Gets: Mike Pelfrey

CHW/AZ Trade:
White Sox Get: Luis Gonzalez
AZ Gets: Anything

NYY/AZ Trade:
Yankees Get: Shawn Green
AZ Gets: Philip Hughes

Keep in mind that both Green and Gonzo have no trade clauses. Green seems to be willing to move but I'm guessing Gonzo stays put

 

[Phill11]

Those are in fact dreams..... Most likely- White Sox getting Gonzo. They have a couple pitching prospects I would like to get although thats unlikely as well

Yeah, I can dream. :-/

But I can possibly see the Yankees (More likely) and Mets (Less likely) accepting those deals if we can add in prospects (Not our top 5-6 specs but others)

 

[devilfan02]

Yeah, I can dream. :-/

But I can possibly see the Yankees (More likely) and Mets (Less likely) accepting those deals if we can add in prospects (Not our top 5-6 specs but others)

I haven't heard the Mets stance on Pelfrey but it would take a lot. NYY won't give up Hughes for Soriano or Abreu so there's no way we can get a hold of him

 

[coyoteshockeyfan]

"The Mets also don't want to mess with their bullpen, which hurts their chances of dealing for one of the White Sox starters - Freddy Garcia, Javier Vazquez, Jon Garland - or even Miguel Batista of the Diamondbacks. Once these teams are willing to start talking about second-tier prospects, that could change the Mets' thinking as the deadline draws closer."
http://www.newsday.com/sports/print...535jul21,0,7335585.story?coll=ny-sports-print

"The Mets have talked to the Arizona Diamondbacks about Miguel Batista and also about pitcher Juan Cruz. Arizona likes Brian Bannister a lot as a possible return chip."
http://www.nj.com/yankees/ledger/index.ssf?/base/sports-0/115345592260280.xml&coll=1

 

[Stallion]

"The Mets have talked to the Arizona Diamondbacks about Miguel Batista..."

I've liked Miggy a lot both times he was here, but if we could do a trade like in the NBA where the Mets also have to take a big contract off our hands, then I'd do it.

 

[coyoteshockeyfan]

"Arizona outfielder Shawn Green recently got his hair cut, and the joke in the Diamondbacks' clubhouse was that it was short enough to allow him to play for the Yankees."

http://www.nj.com/yankees/ledger/index.ssf?/base/sports-0/1153546685111050.xml&coll=1

 

[Nasser22]

I just heard on Xtra910 that the Rangers are interested in Gonzo...

 

[boondockdrunk]

The Rangers are targeting Diamondbacks left fielder Luis Gonzalez, but have yet to make an offer good enough for the D-Backs to ask Gonzalez to waive his no-trade clause, FOXSports.com has learned.

Gonzalez, 38, would fit for the Rangers as a left-handed hitting outfielder and DH. The Rangers continue to look for pitching, but apparently are confident that the pending returns of right-handers Adam Eaton and Kameron Loe from injuries will bolster their staff.

The Rangers entered Saturday a half-game out of first in the AL West while the Diamondbacks were a game back in the NL West. But Gonzalez, who played for Rangers manager Buck Showalter in Arizona, might be ready to leave one contender for another, knowing the Diamondbacks are unlikely to exercise his $10 million option for 2007.

Gonzalez was infuriated several weeks back when Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick linked him to steroid rumors. He was rankled again Thursday when the team benched him for rookie Carlos Quentin, who proceeded to hit a home run in his major-league debut.

Before waiving his no-trade clause, Gonzalez likely would want to know more from the Rangers about his role this season and beyond. He could ask for a one-year extension of his contract at a salary lower than his option number.

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/5806646

 

[coyoteshockeyfan]

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/5806646

Interesting, Ken Rosenthal is a pretty solid source.

 

[HooverDam]

The Rangers offer wasnt good enough for the Dbacks? Ill take anything, a pile of sand would be fine, just make room for Carlos! I'd love Gonzo to wake up, pull his head out of his butt and realize he is done and ride the pine the rest of the year and help mentor the Baby Backs, but he's just too arrogant so we need to get rid of him.

 

[Phill11]

The Rangers offer wasnt good enough for the Dbacks? Ill take anything, a pile of sand would be fine, just make room for Carlos! I'd love Gonzo to wake up, pull his head out of his butt and realize he is done and ride the pine the rest of the year and help mentor the Baby Backs, but he's just too arrogant so we need to get rid of him.

No, don't worry. The article said the Rangers have yet to make a offer and have just inquired about Gonzo.

 

[SunsTzu]

The Rangers are targeting Diamondbacks left fielder Luis Gonzalez, but have yet to make an offer good enough for the D-Backs to ask Gonzalez to waive his no-trade clause

This makes it sound like they did make an offer, just not one the D-Backs liked.

 

[devilalum]

The Rangers offer wasnt good enough for the Dbacks? Ill take anything, a pile of sand would be fine, just make room for Carlos! I'd love Gonzo to wake up, pull his head out of his butt and realize he is done and ride the pine the rest of the year and help mentor the Baby Backs, but he's just too arrogant so we need to get rid of him.

I've been thinking that a team may want the Dbacks to pay a portion of Gonzos contract.

 

[HooverDam]

I've been thinking that a team may want the Dbacks to pay a portion of Gonzos contract.

The Dbacks will probably run into that if they try to trade Gonzo or Green- which I'm fine with. It sucks, but if it means a few pitching prospects or maybe a catching prospect (Im not sold on Snyder just yet), plus making way for our youngsters, I say do it.

 

[coyoteshockeyfan]

"Gonzo rumors

Although a report on FoxSports.com indicated that the Texas Rangers are targeting outfielder Luis Gonzalez, there seems little likelihood of a deal coming together.

The Diamondbacks likely did not initiate the talks and aren't eager to trade away a player of Gonzalez's stature - both in the clubhouse and with the fans - and throw a young player such as Quentin into the pressures of a pennant race.

The report said the Rangers had yet to make an offer enticing enough for the Diamondbacks to approach Gonzalez about agreeing to it. As a veteran of 10 or more years and five with the same club, Gonzalez can nix any trade.

"I don't want to go anywhere right now - we're a game out," said Gonzalez, who was 15 for 32 (.469) in his past eight games entering Saturday. "I'm perfectly happy here now. We're playing well as a team."

It's hard to believe Gonzalez would want to play for Buck Showalter, the former Diamondbacks manager who wanted to trade Gonzalez before the 2000 season."

http://www.azcentral.com/sports/diamondbacks/articles/0723dbnotes0723.html

 

[coyoteshockeyfan]

"Diamondbacks: Arizona has reportedly been shopping outfielder Luis Gonzalez (.276, 8 HR, 45 RBI) in hopes of acquiring another starter. Gonzalez, 38, has a $10 million option for next season that Arizona is unlikely to pick up, especially with Carlos Quentin, 23, ready for the majors. Quentin (.424 on-base percentage at Triple A Tucson) hit a two-run homer in his major league debut Thursday against the Dodgers."
http://www.courant.com/sports/baseb...23,0,2884969.story?coll=hc-headlines-baseball

"The Diamondbacks, even as they're clearly back in the pennant race, continue to gauge the market value of outfielders Shawn Green and Luis Gonzalez, infielder Craig Counsell and even starting pitcher Miguel Batista, who has drawn the Mets' interest. Arizona has a number of impressive youngsters who can replace those veterans and perhaps even improve the team."
http://www.newsday.com/sports/print...24jul23,0,2531921.column?coll=ny-sports-print

 

[coyoteshockeyfan]

Trade deadline now just a week away...

"The Yankees have made an offer to the Phillies for outfielder Bobby Abreu that was immediately turned down because it didn't include major league-ready talent or top prospect Phil Hughes... Others that are available are Shawn Green, Jose Guillen, Reggie Sanders and Craig Wilson."
http://www.nypost.com/sports/yankees/bombers_abreu_bid_rejected_yankees_george_king.htm

"The Rangers are trying to get Luis Gonzalez from the Diamondbacks, but people close to the situation say it's unlikely Gonzalez would waive his no-trade provision to play for Texas manager Buck Showalter, who was unpopular with the players when he was Arizona's manager."
http://www.nj.com/sports/ledger/index.ssf?/base/sports-1/1153715608109650.xml&coll=1

 

[coyoteshockeyfan]

"[FONT=Arial, Helvetica]4. Luis Gonzalez's long goodbye: Two things are clear as Arizona moves forward with the rest of the NL West scrum: The Diamondbacks would love to trade the outfielder, and Gonzalez is less enamored with the Diamondbacks now than he ever has been. [/FONT] [FONT=Arial, Helvetica] He was livid in the aftermath of the Jason Grimsley steroid bust when Diamondbacks owner Ken Kendrick publicly acknowledged that there were "whispers" that Gonzalez was part of the steroid crowd a few years back. And he was angry Thursday when he was benched in favor of rookie Carlos Quentin, one of the Diamondbacks' top power-hitting prospects, and didn't calm until meeting with GM Josh Byrnes. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica] But Gonzalez's power has declined precipitously -- he had only eight homers and 45 RBI -- and at 38, he's far closer to the end than to the beginning. He has veto power over any trade because he has played 10 years in the majors and the past five with the same club. The Diamondbacks own a $10 million club option on him for 2007 -- one which they almost certainly will decline. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica] Still, Gonzalez says that he will veto any deal unless it includes a contract extension for '07. Best bet: Gonzo remains in Arizona while the trade deadline passes. [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica] "Anybody that's got another year on his contract, even if it's an option, that complicates things," one veteran AL scout said. 'He's in the same shoes that (Baltimore's) Javy Lopez is -- two years ago, they were hitting home runs, but now they don't hit the ball over the fence anymore.'"

[/FONT] [FONT=Arial, Helvetica]http://www.sportsline.com/mlb/story/9568591/2
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[coyoteshockeyfan]

"STILL TALKING

Washington general manager Jim Bowden said he talked deal with 27 different teams Tuesday, and the DBacks were one of them as the trading deadline hit the final week.

New Nationals No. 2 man Mike Rizzo is intimately familiar with the D-Backs’ farm system, and Washington is said to want to skew young, but the sides found no fit even after going through the list of available Nationals.

“Today was a doozy,’’ general manager Josh Byrnes said after fielding several outlandish proposals from the 10 to 11 teams he spoke with.

The D-Backs have received nibbles on former closer Jose Valverde, who is in Triple-A Tucson, but Byrnes has found nothing to his liking. They continue to talk with the Mets but will not trade Miguel Batista.

The D-Backs do plan to send a scout to watch Brian Bannister’s rehab start today. Bannister, of Scottsdale, has been out since May with a hamstring pull."

http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/index.php?sty=70381

 

[coyoteshockeyfan]

"Among the third basemen the Angels have inquired about are the Chicago Cubs' Aramis Ramirez (.266, 22 homers, 63 runs batted in), Arizona's Chad Tracy (.278, 14 homers, 56 RBIs) and Houston's Morgan Ensberg (.236, 19 homers, 44 RBIs)."
http://www.latimes.com/sports/baseb...eadlines-sports-mlb-angels&ctrack=1&cset=true

"Top-line starters such as Dontrelle Willis, Barry Zito or Jason Schmidt won't end up in pinstripes (or be traded at all, most likely), but the Yanks have inquired about several mid-level pitchers including Arizona's Miguel Batista and Baltimore's Rodrigo Lopez, according to sources."
http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/story/438172p-369202c.html

"Luis Gonzalez: If there is no pitching to be had, the Diamondbacks outfielder would add a playoff-tested bat and clubhouse presence [for the Rangers]."
http://www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/sports/baseball/mlb/texas_rangers/15125352.htm

"Arizona, which scouted Jake Westbrook's last two starts, remains interested."
http://www.cleveland.com/tribe/plai...sports/1153903131127830.xml&coll=2&thispage=2


Chances are pretty much zero that the Dbacks move Chad Tracy or Miguel Batista, and I doubt Luis Gonzalez is going anywhere either. Byrnes did say he got some very bizarre trade offers yesterday in the Tribune, that kind of stuff is probably what he was talking about. Jake Westbrook would be a nice pick up, but he will probably cost way too much in term of talent going the other way.

 

[coyoteshockeyfan]

From Ken Rosenthal:

"The Diamondbacks are only one game out in the NL West, but trading a corner outfielder would save money and clear a spot for rookie Carlos Quentin with little or no loss of production.
Gonzalez, 38, and Green, 33, are left-handed hitters with comparable stats and difficult contracts — though not as difficult as Abreu's and Burrell's.
Gonzalez, targeted by the Rangers, has a full no-trade clause and $10 million option for next season. Green, who only can be traded to the Dodgers, Angels and A's without his permission, is guaranteed $9.5 million next season with a $2 million buyout for 2008.
Green seems more likely to be moved, perhaps to one of the losers of the Soriano/Lee/Abreu sweepstakes. The Diamondbacks will take a PR hit whenever they part with Gonzalez, but trading him in the middle of a pennant race could be especially unpopular."

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/5813252


"The Diamondbacks have decided that they will not trade left fielder Luis Gonzalez, who is batting .397 in July with a .468 on-base percentage. The Rangers have shown interest in Gonzalez, but it's doubtful that any team could make an offer to satisfy the D-Backs. Trading the popular Gonzalez for prospects in the middle of a pennant race would be a public-relations nightmare.If the Diamondbacks move right fielder Shawn Green, it's more likely to happen in August — Green, who is guaranteed $9.5 million in 2007 plus a $2 million buyout in '08, almost certainly would clear waivers — or in the off-season. It's possible, however, that one of the losers of the Lee/Soriano/Bobby Abreu sweepstakes could take a run at Green before Monday."

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/5820184