Jerry Crasnick on Big Bats that Could Be Traded

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

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He deals with Dunn, Teixeira, V. Wells, A. Jones, and C. Crawford.

 

It appears with any of these, the price could be steep.

 

Here's what he has to say about Dunn.

 

Reds GM Wayne Krivsky hasn't wrenched his back yet trying to move Dunn, but lots of people say he's in full-fledged listening mode.

Dunn hit 40 homers for the third straight season, and the tape-measure jobs still generate oohs and ahs. But his combined on-base/slugging percentage has dipped from .957 to .855 since 2004, and some people think his heart went out of it a little bit after the Reds traded his buddy Austin Kearns to Washington. He never projected a tremendous amount of fire before that.

 

 

and then...

 

While Krivsky made some inspired acquisitions last offseason -- adding Bronson Arroyo and Brandon Phillips -- he put a dent in his offensive surplus when he traded Kearns and Felipe Lopez to the Nationals in July. The Reds ranked ninth in the NL in runs scored, and Rich Aurilia, who hit 23 homers, is a free agent. If Krivsky moves Dunn, he'll want both pitching and an impact bat in return.

 

About Wells, he says this.

 

"I think they view him as a blue-chip, cornerstone player," said an AL assistant general manager. "If they're able to get a similar type guy who they can control for more years, I think they would listen. But I'd be surprised if they're actively talking about Vernon Wells."

 

On the other hand, Ricciardi's faith could be tested if it becomes clear that Wells is too far out of Toronto's price range. Wells is signed for a very affordable $5.6 million in 2007. The Jays better enjoy that while it lasts.

 

 

On Andruw Jones,

 

Atlanta GM John Schuerholz and his staff came to Naples with more modest goals. The Braves want to move Marcus Giles and upgrade the bullpen in front of Bob Wickman, and they're looking for a leadoff hitter who can play left field or second base. Dave Roberts is one guy who might fit their needs. While Jones' $13.5 million salary constitutes a significant chunk of Atlanta's 2007 payroll, moving him isn't part of the agenda.

 

and finally about Crawford...

 

The Rays don't have to move Crawford because: (1) he's a 25-year-old monster player and (2) he's so gosh-darned affordable. Crawford will make $9.25 million over the next two seasons. Then the Devil Rays have two option years worth a total of $18.25 million.

That's why GM Andrew Friedman can afford to ask for the moon. If the Dodgers make a call on Crawford, they'll probably have to consider Chad Billingsley and Jonathan Broxton as a starting point. The Devil Rays want to stop being perceived as a feeder system for more affluent clubs, and Crawford is as good a place as any to finally draw the line.

[Derwood]

I was pretty sure I remembered that A. Jones was not on the market. So let's stop talking about him as an option now please. Rotoworld also says Willis is not likely to be traded.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Just because a team says a player isn't on the market doesn't mean it's so. Cashman has said Arod isn't on the market, but people keep bringing him up.

[JWCUB]

Just because a team says a player isn't on the market doesn't mean it's so. Cashman has said Arod isn't on the market, but people keep bringing him up.

 

AAAHHH ARod............ =P~

[erik316wttn]

Just because a team says a player isn't on the market doesn't mean it's so. Cashman has said Arod isn't on the market, but people keep bringing him up.

 

I believe A-Rod when he says he doesn't want to be traded. Everything I know of him tells me he's a competitor and wants to prove to the Yankees and their fans that he belongs there.

[CuseCubFan69]

Just because a team says a player isn't on the market doesn't mean it's so. Cashman has said Arod isn't on the market, but people keep bringing him up.

 

I believe A-Rod when he says he doesn't want to be traded. Everything I know of him tells me he's a competitor and wants to prove to the Yankees and their fans that he belongs there.

 

But if goes to the Cubs and wins there he can prove he wasn't the problem, plus a chance to play SS.

[Southpaw191679666239]

Rotoworld also says Willis is not likely to be traded.

 

The same blurb you reference, says that the Marlins also said Delgado wasn't available either last year... and was traded 2 weeks later. What is not likely to happen is Willis being shopped. Won't stop them from listening.

[Derwood]

Rotoworld also says Willis is not likely to be traded.

 

The same blurb you reference, says that the Marlins also said Delgado wasn't available either last year... and was traded 2 weeks later. What is not likely to happen is Willis being shopped. Won't stop them from listening.

 

true. i still don't think the Cubs have the chips to get willis or cabrera

[Southpaw191679666239]

true. i still don't think the Cubs have the chips to get willis or cabrera

 

Agreed.

[cjbucks]

Rotoworld also says Willis is not likely to be traded.

 

The same blurb you reference, says that the Marlins also said Delgado wasn't available either last year... and was traded 2 weeks later. What is not likely to happen is Willis being shopped. Won't stop them from listening.

 

true. i still don't think the Cubs have the chips to get willis or cabrera

 

Everyone I hear talking about it thinks Willis will be traded. The Marlins would like to keep their payroll in the 20 million range...................incredible I know :shock:

[jjgman21]

 

The Devil Rays want to stop being perceived as a feeder system for more affluent clubs, and Crawford is as good a place as any to finally draw the line.

 

the question is when they will become a feeder team. that's a real nice spin, but the rest of the majors isn't exactly littered with former Devil Rays.

[jjgman21]

Rotoworld also says Willis is not likely to be traded.

 

The same blurb you reference, says that the Marlins also said Delgado wasn't available either last year... and was traded 2 weeks later. What is not likely to happen is Willis being shopped. Won't stop them from listening.

 

true. i still don't think the Cubs have the chips to get willis or cabrera

 

Everyone I hear talking about it thinks Willis will be traded. The Marlins would like to keep their payroll in the 20 million range...................incredible I know :shock:

 

that's horse crap. they'll probably get that much in luxury tax from the Yakees alone. all that money is supposed to be dumped back into players.

 

enforce the rules or retract this team. whatever you do, stop Loria from playing his little games.