Tony Clark says he is willing to waive his no-trade clause..

[Danny82]

...if the trade makes sense for the D-backs.

 

He is definitely a nice, cheap, right-handed option to fill in for Lee.

 

http://www.azcentral.com/sports/diamondbacks/articles/0427dbacknb0427.html

Edited April 27, 2006 by Danny82

[jtownie]

...if the trade makes sense for the D-backs.

 

He is definitely a nice, cheap, right-handed option to fill in for Lee.

 

He's a switch-hitter. he'd be a nice option off the bench once DLee came back if he could play more than 1B.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

The D-backs might could use a bullpen arm or another starter. I wouldn't mind offering Jerome Williams for him.

 

I'd also be willing to offer Ohman, Wuertz, Novoa, or Aardsma for him as well.

[Danny82]

...if the trade makes sense for the D-backs.

 

He is definitely a nice, cheap, right-handed option to fill in for Lee.

 

He's a switch-hitter. he'd be a nice option off the bench once DLee came back if he could play more than 1B.

 

He can't. But, he's still a nice option to have.

 

Would people consider Wuertz for him to be a good deal? I definitely would.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

I'd trade Wuertz for him in a heartbeat.

[jtownie]

I'd definitely trade Wuertz for him. at the very least you'll get some decent production from him until DLee gets back and could either be trade fodder at the deadline or could really help spell Lee if he needs to rest his wrist.

but Walker's production has been great to see.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

I'd have no problem trading either Wuertz or Williams for him.

[badger1679666666]

Do it yesterday. For 1 million a year?

 

:shock:

[Danny82]

I'd have no problem trading either Wuertz or Williams for him.

What if it took both?

[EricG]

I am not sure if I like the right side defense of Walker and Clark. His contract is decent so he could be traded at the deadline.

[Danny82]

I am not sure if I like the right side defense of Walker and Clark. His contract is decent so he could be traded at the deadline.

 

His contract is a little more than decent. It's spectacular.

[Jehrico]

I'm probably alone on this, but I wouldn't trade Wuertz. I think his early performance this year was an aberation, and that he's a future closer in the making. Maybe I'm just a homer though...

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

I'd have no problem trading either Wuertz or Williams for him.

What if it took both?

 

I think that price could be a little high.

 

In his 32 AB so far, he's only hitting 219/359/406.

 

Last season he hit 304/366/636 and looked to be having a resugence.

 

However his BA for the previous three seasons were 221, 232, 207.

His OBP/SLG for those years are equally bad. So, Clark has had one great year following three absolutely horrible years.

 

That being said, I wouldn't mind acquiring him. He is signed for two years but at a very cheap price. Even if you had to release him, the money doesn't make that move prohibitive.

 

Considering he's starting slow, plays only first base, and has hod one good season in the last four, I'd be wary of paying too high a price. I'd give one of Williams or Wuertz as we have the depth to make the move. I think much more would be overpaying.

[ManCrushOnNomar]

I'm probably alone on this, but I wouldn't trade Wuertz. I think his early performance this year was an aberation, and that he's a future closer in the making. Maybe I'm just a homer though...

I totally agree with you. When he's on he's got absolutely electric stuff. I'll never forget the Houston game where he threw 15 straight sliders and made them all look like total fools.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

I'm probably alone on this, but I wouldn't trade Wuertz. I think his early performance this year was an aberation, and that he's a future closer in the making. Maybe I'm just a homer though...

I totally agree with you. When he's on he's got absolutely electric stuff. I'll never forget the Houston game where he threw 15 straight sliders and made them all look like total fools.

 

Williams is solid too. If we trade either, I'd rather it be for someone who has a more involved role than "stop gap for Lee and PHer when he gets back".

[SouthSideRyan]

I'm probably alone on this, but I wouldn't trade Wuertz. I think his early performance this year was an aberation, and that he's a future closer in the making. Maybe I'm just a homer though...

I totally agree with you. When he's on he's got absolutely electric stuff. I'll never forget the Houston game where he threw 15 straight sliders and made them all look like total fools.

 

Williams is solid too. If we trade either, I'd rather it be for someone who has a more involved role than "stop gap for Lee and PHer when he gets back".

 

I'd imagine that's about the max you'd get for either of them. We have a lot of pitchers who are right around their level, I don't object to dealing one to fill a glaring hole for 2 months.

[JeffH]

Williams is solid too.

 

Williams is solid only in that he is not liquid nor vapor.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

I'm probably alone on this, but I wouldn't trade Wuertz. I think his early performance this year was an aberation, and that he's a future closer in the making. Maybe I'm just a homer though...

I totally agree with you. When he's on he's got absolutely electric stuff. I'll never forget the Houston game where he threw 15 straight sliders and made them all look like total fools.

 

Williams is solid too. If we trade either, I'd rather it be for someone who has a more involved role than "stop gap for Lee and PHer when he gets back".

 

I'd imagine that's about the max you'd get for either of them. We have a lot of pitchers who are right around their level, I don't object to dealing one to fill a glaring hole for 2 months.

 

It sucks to lose Lee, but acquiring Clark or the like is only going to be a marginal upgrade over Hairston. Unless you're getting a defensive whiz too like a Mientkiewicz, the difference over only 2 months isn't worth giving up players of Wuertz's or Williams's caliber.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Williams is solid too.

 

Williams is solid only in that he is not liquid nor vapor.

 

And that he's logged significant major league innings with above average performance all before age 24.

[Danny82]

But at some point, you need to start making moves for the now.

 

Yeah, Williams might be a guy worth keeping around because someday he might come through with all that potential. But, the Cubs also need more help out there in the lineup right now while Lee is out. I'm hoping that Hendry gets proactive and if he can get Clark for Williams, I think he has to do it. Clark will be a great guy to have on the bench and a nice DH option for interleague play. Plus, he is crazy cheap.

[Fanzones trumpet]

I'm probably alone on this, but I wouldn't trade Wuertz. I think his early performance this year was an aberation, and that he's a future closer in the making. Maybe I'm just a homer though...

I totally agree with you. When he's on he's got absolutely electric stuff. I'll never forget the Houston game where he threw 15 straight sliders and made them all look like total fools.

 

Williams is solid too. If we trade either, I'd rather it be for someone who has a more involved role than "stop gap for Lee and PHer when he gets back".

 

I'd imagine that's about the max you'd get for either of them. We have a lot of pitchers who are right around their level, I don't object to dealing one to fill a glaring hole for 2 months.

 

It sucks to lose Lee, but acquiring Clark or the like is only going to be a marginal upgrade over Hairston. Unless you're getting a defensive whiz too like a Mientkiewicz, the difference over only 2 months isn't worth giving up players of Wuertz's or Williams's caliber.

 

Tony Clark is a very good first baseman defensively.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

I'm probably alone on this, but I wouldn't trade Wuertz. I think his early performance this year was an aberation, and that he's a future closer in the making. Maybe I'm just a homer though...

I totally agree with you. When he's on he's got absolutely electric stuff. I'll never forget the Houston game where he threw 15 straight sliders and made them all look like total fools.

 

Williams is solid too. If we trade either, I'd rather it be for someone who has a more involved role than "stop gap for Lee and PHer when he gets back".

 

I'd imagine that's about the max you'd get for either of them. We have a lot of pitchers who are right around their level, I don't object to dealing one to fill a glaring hole for 2 months.

 

It sucks to lose Lee, but acquiring Clark or the like is only going to be a marginal upgrade over Hairston. Unless you're getting a defensive whiz too like a Mientkiewicz, the difference over only 2 months isn't worth giving up players of Wuertz's or Williams's caliber.

 

Tony Clark is a very good first baseman defensively.

 

Davenport Translations from BP have him right at average for his career.

[jtownie]

I'm probably alone on this, but I wouldn't trade Wuertz. I think his early performance this year was an aberation, and that he's a future closer in the making. Maybe I'm just a homer though...

I totally agree with you. When he's on he's got absolutely electric stuff. I'll never forget the Houston game where he threw 15 straight sliders and made them all look like total fools.

 

Williams is solid too. If we trade either, I'd rather it be for someone who has a more involved role than "stop gap for Lee and PHer when he gets back".

 

I'd imagine that's about the max you'd get for either of them. We have a lot of pitchers who are right around their level, I don't object to dealing one to fill a glaring hole for 2 months.

 

It sucks to lose Lee, but acquiring Clark or the like is only going to be a marginal upgrade over Hairston. Unless you're getting a defensive whiz too like a Mientkiewicz, the difference over only 2 months isn't worth giving up players of Wuertz's or Williams's caliber.

 

Tony Clark is a very good first baseman defensively.

 

Davenport Translations from BP have him right at average for his career.

Do those stats take into account just range at 1B or do they also include throws from 3B, SS, and 2B?

[Transmogrified Tiger]

But at some point, you need to start making moves for the now.

 

Yeah, Williams might be a guy worth keeping around because someday he might come through with all that potential. But, the Cubs also need more help out there in the lineup right now while Lee is out. I'm hoping that Hendry gets proactive and if he can get Clark for Williams, I think he has to do it. Clark will be a great guy to have on the bench and a nice DH option for interleague play. Plus, he is crazy cheap.

 

If the injury forces you to make a move, then make one that has positive effects in the short and long term. Make a run at Jonny Gomes, Craig Wilson, or the like. If that fails, then make sure the person isn't confined to first base in your acquisition. Wilson again, Dmitri Young, Hinske, these guys serve a different purpose and may come at a cheaper cost. I guess I don't see much upside with paying a quality young player to get 2 months of a 1B only 34 year old, then guaranteeing that player money for '07.

[goonys evil twin]

If that fails, then make sure the person isn't confined to first base in your acquisition.

 

If the cost is low, I don't see why people have such a hangup about versatility. It is legal to have guys on your bench whose primary purpose is to swing a bat. You don't have to double switch in every pinch hitter. And every bench player doesn't have to play 5 positions. The Cubs have an abundance of versatile players on their bench now, and it still sucks. What they don't have is bats, and they need them desperately.