D'backs interested in Patterson?

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Patterson and prospects to Arizona

Vazquez to Philadelphia

Abreu to Cubs

 

Elementary!

 

That's a no-brainer if one of them sends us cash too. :lol:

[JeffH]

Vazquez has a no-trade to Philly and he intends to use it.

[BigbadB]

Except Phily is on Vazquez' no trade list.

[don_kessinger_was_good]

What Jeff said, I've seen this several places now and it needs to be put to bed--Green has a full, rock-solid NTC a-la Kerry Wood. Yes, he COULD waive it, but he won't, because it would cost him money. Arizona knew this when they traded for him.

[CubinNY]

Except Phily is on Vazquez' no trade list.

 

I wonder if 5 million dollars would change his mind?

 

Give him the money in unmarked bills in a garbage bag on his way to Philly.

[iowacub]

Vazquez has a no trade clause and won't play for Philly, Detroit, Seattle, Texas, Toronto, and Baltimore.

[JeffH]

What Jeff said, I've seen this several places now and it needs to be put to bed--Green has a full, rock-solid NTC a-la Kerry Wood. Yes, he COULD waive it, but he won't, because it would cost him money. Arizona knew this when they traded for him.

 

It's not a full NTC, but it doesn't allow him to be traded to the Cubs without his permission.

 

Why would it cost him money? Tax issues?

[CoolHandLuke]

CQ!

[iowacub]

Cubs get P Vazquez and 2b/ss Cintron.

Diamondbacks get cf Patterson and P Guzman.

 

Cubs pay Vazquez's full contract.

[JeffH]

Cubs get P Vazquez and 2b/ss Cintron.

Diamondbacks get cf Patterson and P Guzman.

 

Cubs pay Vazquez's full contract.

 

Brutal. Just brutal.

[Wheelimus]

Except Phily is on Vazquez' no trade list.

 

I wonder if 5 million dollars would change his mind?

 

Give him the money in unmarked bills in a garbage bag on his way to Philly.

 

And if he don't take that, we have Joe Pesci bury him someplace.

 

You don't messa with da family

[Illini Iceman]

Package Patterson with Williams, Hill, and another of Dope, Sing, or Harvey with cash for Vazquez and Glaus, spin them off to Boston for Manny.

 

How many 3B's does Boston need?

[BCVM22]

How many 3B's does Boston need?

 

Word is that if they got Glaus, they'd stick him at 1B and hope he could handle it better than Millar.

[ManCrushOnNomar]

How many 3B's does Boston need?

 

Word is that if they got Glaus, they'd stick him at 1B and hope he could handle it better than Millar.

correct

[Stu]

however, there is Vazquez who has demanded a trade. is Chicago far enough east for him?

 

If there's any truth to the whole travel to his family thing, it would have to be. Chicago would probably be third only to Miami and NY as far as ease of travel home. Well, maybe Atlanta as well.

 

There are several daily flights from San Juan to O'Hare.

[TXCubsFan]

Vazquez has a no trade clause and won't play for Philly, Detroit, Seattle, Texas, Toronto, and Baltimore.

 

Can you blame him? :twisted:

[iowacub]

I agree...who'd want to play for those clubs right now. I think that Vazquez would be an excellent #3 starter for the Cubs. He still has alot of good innings in him.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Vazquez has a no trade clause and won't play for Philly, Detroit, Seattle, Texas, Toronto, and Baltimore.

 

I've been to Philly, Detroit, and Baltimore. I understand, Mr. Vazquez. I understand.

[NorthsideAvenger]

I've dropped a line to "Gambo" in attempt to get a few names that Arizona would be willing to offer. This is pure speculation, but maybe the D'Backs would part with a struggling outfielder of their own, Josh Kroeger. A former wide receiver, Kroeger took a step backward by posting a .261/.316/.422 line in Triple A this year. He's only 22, and had been successful up to this point. I figure it wouldn't be bad to add a slugging outfield prospect to the stable if he's available.

 

mlbtraderumors.com (I know, I know....don't shot the messenger) mention the D'backs could offer Josh Kroeger for Corey. I don't know who the kid is...so if somebody knows....It would be a stuggling OF (Kroeger is 22, which could peak my interests, a little bit) for a struggling OF...

[NorthsideAvenger]

What Jeff said, I've seen this several places now and it needs to be put to bed--Green has a full, rock-solid NTC a-la Kerry Wood. Yes, he COULD waive it, but he won't, because it would cost him money. Arizona knew this when they traded for him.

 

It's not because of that...the only three teams he doesn't have on the NTC is Padres, Angels, and Dodgers. Meaning Green's wife, is prolly from Cali, and she doesn't want to leave Cali...

[Sabermetrician]

I've dropped a line to "Gambo" in attempt to get a few names that Arizona would be willing to offer. This is pure speculation, but maybe the D'Backs would part with a struggling outfielder of their own, Josh Kroeger. A former wide receiver, Kroeger took a step backward by posting a .261/.316/.422 line in Triple A this year. He's only 22, and had been successful up to this point. I figure it wouldn't be bad to add a slugging outfield prospect to the stable if he's available.

 

mlbtraderumors.com (I know, I know....don't shot the messenger) mention the D'backs could offer Josh Kroeger for Corey. I don't know who the kid is...so if somebody knows....It would be a stuggling OF (Kroeger is 22, which could peak my interests, a little bit) for a struggling OF...

 

The advantage is that he's young and most likely making $316,000. Any deal that nets that for Corey, I take it.