Rays interested in Murton

[Guancous]

http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=7761

 

Baseball Prospectus has an interesting nugget in their AL Rumblings at the bottom of the column. They said that the Rays are interested in Matt Murton. I would love to get my hands on one of their young pitchers. Who would you target?

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Jacob McGee? Lewis Rollins? It's times like these I wish I had bought the BA Prospect Handbook.

 

Looking through the Rays affiliates, Jeremy Hellickson had an 83/5 K/BB ratio in 76.2 IP at High A. That's not a typo.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Wade Davis.

[Little Slide Rooter]

Scot Kazmir, here we come.

[illiniguy]

Jacob McGee? Lewis Rollins? It's times like these I wish I had bought the BA Prospect Handbook.

 

Looking through the Rays affiliates, Jeremy Hellickson had an 83/5 K/BB ratio in 76.2 IP at High A. That's not a typo.

McGee is out for the year with the dreaded Tommy John. Looks like they might make him a reliever after this.

Oh and Hellickson is a stud. he would have been a bigger prospect out of high school had he not played in Iowa. Stupid late season.

[RonnieWooWooSanto]

Since, they wouldn't give up a top pitching propect for Murton make a push for outfielder Desmond Jennings.

 

Although I don't think they would do that either.

[mcgoobs]

Jacob McGee? Lewis Rollins? It's times like these I wish I had bought the BA Prospect Handbook.

 

Looking through the Rays affiliates, Jeremy Hellickson had an 83/5 K/BB ratio in 76.2 IP at High A. That's not a typo.

 

That stat line just beat out the girl in Vance's sig for the "most attractive item in this thread" award.

[hawkeyecub]

Jacob McGee? Lewis Rollins? It's times like these I wish I had bought the BA Prospect Handbook.

 

Looking through the Rays affiliates, Jeremy Hellickson had an 83/5 K/BB ratio in 76.2 IP at High A. That's not a typo.

 

But he's not very tall.

[Post Count Padder]

Kazmir sounds about right

[Butterscup1679666578]

Sorry Rays, but I'd rather include Murton in a deal for a top starter instead of taking on some of your prospects.

[Guancous]

A 'insider' also told Will Carroll that, "The Cubs will react quickly to any trades made within the division."

[VanceJergins]

A 'insider' also told Will Carroll that, "The Cubs will react quickly to any trades made within the division."

 

Oooooh, that's exciting to hear. Knock us on our asses, Jim.

[TruffleShuffle]

if they trade for murton we'd be getting a mid-level prospect back, certainly not a price, davis, mcgee or brignac.

[shnsajax]

if they trade for murton we'd be getting a mid-level prospect back, certainly not a price, davis, mcgee or brignac.

 

Price might be the most untouchable prospect since Prior, and where did Prior begin his college career too? I can't wait to call up Price on my fantasy team.

[RonnieWooWooSanto]

if they trade for murton we'd be getting a mid-level prospect back, certainly not a price, davis, mcgee or brignac.

 

If the Cubs want a pitcher in return, Jeff Niemann might be available. His prospect status has fallen considerably and the Rays might be willing to part with him if they feel they want Murton's bat off the bench for playoff push.

[abuck1220]

if the cubs get hellickson for matty mcsingles, i'll poop my pants.

[erik316wttn]

Scot Kazmir, here we come.

 

I second that! Murton for Kazmir, straight up.

 

If they balk at that, then ask for Sheilds.

[CoolHandLuke]

I'd trade Matty for Alex Cobb.

[UK1679666180]

if the cubs get hellickson for matty mcsingles, i'll poop my pants.

 

So would I.

[CubsGM]

Tim Beckham please. K thnx

[Little Slide Rooter]

I bet Cliff Floyd would look good in Cubbie Blue.

[rawaction]

If the Rays wanted Murton more than just in passing, they would have him. The Rays are probably looking to Pittsburgh for their RH corner OF help. Nady is very likely to be available. If they are willing to give up some of their big time pitching prospects, Matt Holliday is also a possibility. If they can't get either of those 2 (plus possibly Bay), I'd think they check the availability of guys like Spilborghs, Thames, Werth, or Ross before they look at Murton, who they could probably get in a waiver wire trade after July 31 if needed.

[CyHawk_Cub]

I bet Cliff Floyd would look good in Cubbie Blue.

 

That's been tried before, and he he didn't look so great

[BigSlick]

I bet Cliff Floyd would look good in Cubbie Blue.

 

That's been tried before, and he he didn't look so great

We'll always have the memory of him making the Pirate Parrot completely crap his pants

[satxcubfan]

Ask and ye shall receive!

 

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