Reasonable Trade Discussion

[World's #1 Astros Fan]

Don't look now, but Dempster, Garza and Soriano are still Cubs

Texas Toasted

Is it still a trade if the Cubs don't get anything in return?  (right-hander Kyle Hendricks and third baseman Christian Villanueva)

You know, when I think of the name Hendricks, I picture a Villanueva.

You know, Chuck, there genuinely are times when I feel bad for how quickly you get dogpiled...and then I read something like this...you like it don't you?

This is one where, if I didn't say it, someone would have Intrepid Readered it to me.

No, Chuck.

Well...maybe.

We'd have been funnier.

Actually, Chuck's best chance at a win would have been if Chuck had thrown down Intrepid Reader: Chuck...but did Chuck do that?

No, Chuck.

[Saul Goodman]

Awwwwwww shit, you guys.  'Bout to get all transactional up in here.

Via MLBTR, which I hope I'm using as Tim Dierkes demands...

Garza!

The Nationals, Dodgers, Phillies, Orioles and Blue Jays all had scouts on hand to watch Matt Garza's dominant start against the Brewers today, tweets MLB.com's Carrie Muskat.

Shark!

Yes, Shark.

Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports that the D-Backs are interested in two pitchers in particular -- Yovani Gallardo and Jeff Samardzija.

Earlier this year it was reported that the Cubs view Samardzija as "one of their upper-tier starters of the future," and Rosenthal echoes that, noting that it would require an "overwhelming" return. The Diamondbacks and Cubs have yet to engage in discussions.

As Rosenthal notes, it's unlikely that the Cubs would make Samardzija available, but the D-Backs have a farm system that is rich in outfielders, pitchers and left-side infielders.

Please, Kevin Towers.  Overpay for Samardzija and we'll throw in a gently used FIREBARN.

Soriano!

nope

[Eli]

Awwwwwww shit, you guys.  'Bout to get all transactional up in here.

Via MLBTR, which I hope I'm using as Tim Dierkes demands...

Garza!

The Nationals, Dodgers, Phillies, Orioles and Blue Jays all had scouts on hand to watch Matt Garza's dominant start against the Brewers today, tweets MLB.com's Carrie Muskat.

Shark!

Yes, Shark.

Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports that the D-Backs are interested in two pitchers in particular -- Yovani Gallardo and Jeff Samardzija.

Earlier this year it was reported that the Cubs view Samardzija as "one of their upper-tier starters of the future," and Rosenthal echoes that, noting that it would require an "overwhelming" return. The Diamondbacks and Cubs have yet to engage in discussions.

As Rosenthal notes, it's unlikely that the Cubs would make Samardzija available, but the D-Backs have a farm system that is rich in outfielders, pitchers and left-side infielders.

Please, Kevin Towers.  Overpay for Samardzija and we'll throw in a gently used FIREBARN.

Soriano!

nope

I'm honestly not even sure what the Diamondbacks could offer for Samardzija that would make sense.

[Internet Apex]

Awwwwwww shit, you guys.  'Bout to get all transactional up in here.

Via MLBTR, which I hope I'm using as Tim Dierkes demands...

Garza!

The Nationals, Dodgers, Phillies, Orioles and Blue Jays all had scouts on hand to watch Matt Garza's dominant start against the Brewers today, tweets MLB.com's Carrie Muskat.

Shark!

Yes, Shark.

Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports that the D-Backs are interested in two pitchers in particular -- Yovani Gallardo and Jeff Samardzija.

Earlier this year it was reported that the Cubs view Samardzija as "one of their upper-tier starters of the future," and Rosenthal echoes that, noting that it would require an "overwhelming" return. The Diamondbacks and Cubs have yet to engage in discussions.

As Rosenthal notes, it's unlikely that the Cubs would make Samardzija available, but the D-Backs have a farm system that is rich in outfielders, pitchers and left-side infielders.

Please, Kevin Towers.  Overpay for Samardzija and we'll throw in a gently used FIREBARN.

Soriano!

nope

I'm honestly not even sure what the Diamondbacks could offer for Samardzija that would make sense.

Bob Brenly. Wrong thread?

[PenFoe]

Awwwwwww shit, you guys.  'Bout to get all transactional up in here.

Via MLBTR, which I hope I'm using as Tim Dierkes demands...

Garza!

The Nationals, Dodgers, Phillies, Orioles and Blue Jays all had scouts on hand to watch Matt Garza's dominant start against the Brewers today, tweets MLB.com's Carrie Muskat.

Shark!

Yes, Shark.

Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports that the D-Backs are interested in two pitchers in particular -- Yovani Gallardo and Jeff Samardzija.

Earlier this year it was reported that the Cubs view Samardzija as "one of their upper-tier starters of the future," and Rosenthal echoes that, noting that it would require an "overwhelming" return. The Diamondbacks and Cubs have yet to engage in discussions.

As Rosenthal notes, it's unlikely that the Cubs would make Samardzija available, but the D-Backs have a farm system that is rich in outfielders, pitchers and left-side infielders.

Please, Kevin Towers.  Overpay for Samardzija and we'll throw in a gently used FIREBARN.

Soriano!

nope

I'm honestly not even sure what the Diamondbacks could offer for Samardzija that would make sense.

Skaggs, Bradley and Eaton.

[PenFoe]

DPD.  

Dodgers, Cubs Closing In On Marmol Trade

The article doesn't specify the return, but I assume the Cubs are looking at Puig.  

Only wrinkle is that the Dodgers are on Marmol's no-trade clause.

In related news, Carlos Marmol has a fucking no-trade clause.

[Saul Goodman]

DPD. 

Dodgers, Cubs Closing In On Marmol Trade

The article doesn't specify the return, but I assume the Cubs are looking at Puig. 

Puig and Kershaw or GTFO

[Saul Goodman]

Only wrinkle is that the Dodgers are on Marmol's no-trade clause.

In related news, Carlos Marmol has a fucking no-trade clause.

Nice choice, Jim.

[Bort]

Only wrinkle is that the Dodgers are on Marmol's no-trade clause.

In related news, Carlos Marmol has a fucking no-trade clause.

Nice choice, Jim.

I hate this team.

[Saul Goodman]

Jon Heyman thinks Garza is the prize of the market.  Which would be nice.

1. Cubs: If they consent to trading hard-throwing starter Jeff Samardzija, they could hold an all-time sale. As it is, it isn't half bad. Matt Garza leads a pretty nice list of available pitchers, and the timing couldn't be better for Garza to go on the market, what with only three runs allowed over his past three starts. He's definitely going to go, with the Rangers, Orioles, Jays, Giants, Padres and Dodgers among teams believed interested in the AL-tested right-hander. Scott Feldman is a nice starter as a consolation prize. Closer Kevin Gregg was perhaps the best spring pickup, and he'll draw plenty of interest, with James Russell, Shawn Camp and swingman Carlos Villanueva as other possibilities. Nate Schierholtz is having a very nice year; Alfonso Soriano (who has 10-and-5 veto rights and probably won't OK the West Coast) looks like he could be primed for another big second half; and Scott Hairston hits lefties like few others.

The whole thing is a pretty decent overview.  He also wonders if Castro might benefit from a change of scenery with Baez on the way.

[Tony]

Only wrinkle is that the Dodgers are on Marmol's no-trade clause.

In related news, Carlos Marmol has a fucking no-trade clause.

Nice choice, Jim.

I hate this team.

Why would he not want to go to LA? Too sunny? Too many hot babes? No trade clauses are for Kansas City and Cleveland, not Hollywood.

[Saul Goodman]

Only wrinkle is that the Dodgers are on Marmol's no-trade clause.

In related news, Carlos Marmol has a fucking no-trade clause.

Nice choice, Jim.

I hate this team.

Why would he not want to go to LA? Too sunny? Too many hot babes? No trade clauses are for Kansas City and Cleveland, not Hollywood.

No-trade clauses are also for large market teams so you can get goodies for waiving them.

[Tony]

Only wrinkle is that the Dodgers are on Marmol's no-trade clause.

In related news, Carlos Marmol has a fucking no-trade clause.

Nice choice, Jim.

I hate this team.

Why would he not want to go to LA? Too sunny? Too many hot babes? No trade clauses are for Kansas City and Cleveland, not Hollywood.

No-trade clauses are also for large market teams so you can get goodies for waiving them.

Oh. Well that makes sense. I would make a terrible agent.

[Saul Goodman]

Only wrinkle is that the Dodgers are on Marmol's no-trade clause.

In related news, Carlos Marmol has a fucking no-trade clause.

Nice choice, Jim.

I hate this team.

Why would he not want to go to LA? Too sunny? Too many hot babes? No trade clauses are for Kansas City and Cleveland, not Hollywood.

No-trade clauses are also for large market teams so you can get goodies for waiving them.

Oh. Well that makes sense. I would make a terrible agent.

That's why teams like the Yankees and Red Sox are on so many no-trade lists.  Not because players don't want to go there, but because they know those teams have the cash to extend their contract first, or give bonus cash consideration for approving the trade, or get free handjobs from Alex Rodriguez, etc.

[Saul Goodman]

DPD.  YOU GUYS IT'S STARTING!

Trade with Los Angeles (N)
Cubs get:
RP Matt Guerrier

Dodgers get:
RP Carlos Marmol
International pool money

Trade with Baltimore
Cubs get:
SP Jake Arrieta
RP Pedro Strop
International pool money

Orioles get:
SP Scott Feldman
C/IF Steve Clevenger

Trade with Houston
Cubs get:
International pool money

Astros get:
2B Ronald Torreyes (you may know him from such trades as Sean Marshall-for-Travis Wood)