Cedeno on Dodgers short list?

[RammyFanny]

La Velle and I have spoken to different Dodgers people who say they have no interest in Adam Everett. At least not in a trade. Team had a meeting this month to discuss shortstop options, and listed Cristian Guzman (before he signed his latest deal), Jack Wilson and Ronny Cedeno. Everett’s name didn’t come up.

http://ww3.startribune.com/blogs/christensen/2008/07/29/tuesday-afternoon-update-hawkins-everett/

 

Anything that would realistically help us?

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Cedeno for Hu

[Butterscup1679666578]

Cedeno for Kemp

[Jehrico]

Cedeno for Hu

Downgrade

[rchap24]

Cedeno for Kemp

 

Ha yeah right, but sign me up if they'd do it

[Tracer Bullet]

Cedeno for Hu

 

can you explain this one a bit? I don't know much about Hu other than what a quick look at br will show you. Looks like through 40+ ABs this year, he had about the same performance in the same league at the same age as Ronny did last year. But at 22, Ronny did the same thing in the same league, whereas, at 22, Hu was OPS'ing .660 in the Southern League.

[Tracer Bullet]

Cedeno for Kemp

 

I'll also take Kershaw.

[Little Slide Rooter]

Just give us a new water cooler to replace the one Zambrano demolished and call it a deal.

[RonnieWooWooSanto]

Ivan DeJesus' kid

Don Mattingly's kid

Andy Van Slyke's kid

 

Take your pick.

 

Jason Repko anyone?

[erik316wttn]

I'll take Saito. Or Broxton. Or Kemp, if you twist my arm.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Cedeno for Hu

 

can you explain this one a bit? I don't know much about Hu other than what a quick look at br will show you. Looks like through 40+ ABs this year, he had about the same performance in the same league at the same age as Ronny did last year. But at 22, Ronny did the same thing in the same league, whereas, at 22, Hu was OPS'ing .660 in the Southern League.

 

That .660 is a bit deceiving, as it marks the worst season of Hu's minor league career. Both before and after he showed an ability to produce at a decent clip for a shortstop, as well as hit for a high average.

 

As for the why, it's a matter of practicality, as Cedeno isn't going to get you Kemp or Kershaw obviously. Hu provides more consistent defense than Cedeno at a younger age, with a better minor league pedigree(Hu has been a well regarded prospect for more of his career than Cedeno, and better low level MiLB performance), and his skillset is more likely to transfer to the major leagues(he makes a crapload more contact, important considering neither are going to be sluggers). Plus, Colletti obviously doesn't trust him based on 100 ABs this year(his first real taste of MLB) so he's probably available.

[sneakypower]

I wonder how little Ned thinks of Laroche

[Vanilla Ice]

does anybody have video of the cedeno/DeRo handshake and the Z/Fontenot thing from last night?

[Jehrico]

Just give us a new water cooler to replace the one Zambrano demolished and call it a deal.

There's a shortage of quality shortstops across the league, it's a position most teams where many teams would like to upgrade. There will be high demand for Cedeno in the offseason, as he may be amongst the best availble SSs this winter. Like him or not (personally, I don't know how anyone could perceive his value to be near that of a water cooler), he's a pretty good trading chip right now.

[SouthSideRyan]

Just give us a new water cooler to replace the one Zambrano demolished and call it a deal.

There's a shortage of quality shortstops across the league, it's a position most teams where many teams would like to upgrade. There will be high demand for Cedeno in the offseason, as he may be amongst the best availble SSs this winter. Like him or not (personally, I don't know how anyone could perceive his value to be near that of a water cooler), he's a pretty good trading chip right now.

 

I wasted some of everybody's time having this argument in the game thread. Cedeno's about as good as you can expect from a backup SS. Guys better than Cedeno aren't backup SS.

[Derwood]

Ivan DeJesus' kid

Don Mattingly's kid

Andy Van Slyke's kid

 

Take your pick.

 

Jason Repko anyone?

 

is Van Slyke's kid with the Dodgers now? He was in the Cardinals system in 2006

[RonnieWooWooSanto]

Ivan DeJesus' kid

Don Mattingly's kid

Andy Van Slyke's kid

 

Take your pick.

 

Jason Repko anyone?

 

is Van Slyke's kid with the Dodgers now? He was in the Cardinals system in 2006

 

Yeah, A+ in the Dodgers' system.

[RammyFanny]

Ivan DeJesus' kid

Don Mattingly's kid

Andy Van Slyke's kid

 

Take your pick.

 

Jason Repko anyone?

DeJesus.

[Rusch33]

I'll take Saito. Or Broxton. Or Kemp, if you twist my arm.

 

I'll pass on Saito.

 

2 weeks ago..

 

Dodgers placed RHP Takashi Saito on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 13, with a sprained ligament in his right elbow.

Saito is expected to miss at least six weeks with an injury that could bring an end to his career as the Dodgers' closer. Jonathan Broxton will try to fill his shoes.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

We really can't trade Cedeno unless in the same or subsequent deal we pick up someone who can back up SS for us this season.

 

I'd do Cedeno for Hu if the Dodgers tossed in another prospect.

[RammyFanny]

Didn't Fonty play a respectable shortstop when we first called him up or am I dreaming? I know he definitely has limited range there, but if he can make the routine plays I wouldn't have a problem plugging him in there once every couple weeks.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

As much as I wish Fontenot played an adequate SS, he doesn't.

 

You might could use him in an emergency situation, but as the main back-up, no.

[Little Slide Rooter]

Just give us a new water cooler to replace the one Zambrano demolished and call it a deal.

There's a shortage of quality shortstops across the league, it's a position most teams where many teams would like to upgrade. There will be high demand for Cedeno in the offseason, as he may be amongst the best availble SSs this winter. Like him or not (personally, I don't know how anyone could perceive his value to be near that of a water cooler), he's a pretty good trading chip right now.

 

I wasted some of everybody's time having this argument in the game thread. Cedeno's about as good as you can expect from a backup SS. Guys better than Cedeno aren't backup SS.

 

I know, I know. Hes no worse than Cesar Izturis or Craig Counsell. Id take him over either of those 2 any day.

[Iowa Cub]

It would not be in our best interest to get rid of Cedeno right now. He is our best middle infielder defensively (it's not even close). Plus, his value would be a lot better in the offseason anyways.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Didn't Fonty play a respectable shortstop when we first called him up or am I dreaming? I know he definitely has limited range there, but if he can make the routine plays I wouldn't have a problem plugging him in there once every couple weeks.

you must be dreaming