Reasonable Trade Targets & FA Signings

[Backtobanks]

Rajai Davis

Scott Hairston

Angel Pagan

Ryan Church

Ryan Spilboroghs

David DeJesus

 

While some of these players might start, most of them would add versatility and strength in a platoon/pinch hitting situation.

[Little Slide Rooter]

Id be satisfied with trading for DeJesus to play CF and sign Church as a 4th outfielder and call it an offseason.

[Prior4CyYoung]

I want nothing to do with Angel Pagan.

[cubsfan26]

Id be satisfied with trading for DeJesus to play CF and sign Church as a 4th outfielder and call it an offseason.

 

 

Church is a LH hitter who struggles against LH pitching. Do you realize that the whole reason why they want to add a 4th outfielder is because they want someone to platoon with Fukudome? I'm not trying to pick on you, but I seen alot of people just throw out names like that. Even though those guys aren't good fits for that reason. So If Church is on the team he will be the everyday CF against RH pitching, not a 4th outfielder.

[dew1679666265]

Rajai Davis might be kind of interesting, but he'll likely cost more than his value would indicate since he's cheap.

[Little Slide Rooter]

Rajai Davis might be kind of interesting, but he'll likely cost more than his value would indicate since he's cheap.

 

Yeah, Davis had a solid season last year, but again, would sam Fuld be able to post similar numbers if givn the chance, and if not, would Davis be enough of an upgrade to give up anything of value?

[dew1679666265]

Rajai Davis might be kind of interesting, but he'll likely cost more than his value would indicate since he's cheap.

 

Yeah, Davis had a solid season last year, but again, would sam Fuld be able to post similar numbers if givn the chance, and if not, would Davis be enough of an upgrade to give up anything of value?

 

Davis is a terrific defender and has a little less average-dependant OBP than a guy like Nyjer Morgan does. He wouldn't be enough of an upgrade over Fuld to give up significant parts for him, though. And, like I said, he's a cheap, fairly productive player for the As, so they likely will want too much for him.

[Post Count Padder]

I definitely wouldn't mind DeJesus, but I the Royals would probably ask for more than he's worth.

[Backtobanks]

Rajai Davis might be kind of interesting, but he'll likely cost more than his value would indicate since he's cheap.

 

Yeah, Davis had a solid season last year, but again, would sam Fuld be able to post similar numbers if givn the chance, and if not, would Davis be enough of an upgrade to give up anything of value?

 

Davis is a terrific defender and has a little less average-dependant OBP than a guy like Nyjer Morgan does. He wouldn't be enough of an upgrade over Fuld to give up significant parts for him, though. And, like I said, he's a cheap, fairly productive player for the As, so they likely will want too much for him.

 

Signing Crisp puts Davis in a "fighting for a corner OF position" situation.

[cubsfan26]

Would anybody be interested in Ryan Sweeney, if the A's were willing to trade him? I like him alot more then Davis, and would only want Davis as a 4th outfielder.

[dew1679666265]

Rajai Davis might be kind of interesting, but he'll likely cost more than his value would indicate since he's cheap.

 

Yeah, Davis had a solid season last year, but again, would sam Fuld be able to post similar numbers if givn the chance, and if not, would Davis be enough of an upgrade to give up anything of value?

 

Davis is a terrific defender and has a little less average-dependant OBP than a guy like Nyjer Morgan does. He wouldn't be enough of an upgrade over Fuld to give up significant parts for him, though. And, like I said, he's a cheap, fairly productive player for the As, so they likely will want too much for him.

 

Signing Crisp puts Davis in a "fighting for a corner OF position" situation.

 

That would make them more likely to trade him, but they still will want a decent amount for a guy who provides cheap production and could fit well on their team as a 4th outfielder/defensive specialist type guy.

[dew1679666265]

Would anybody be interested in Ryan Sweeney, if the A's were willing to trade him? I like him alot more then Davis, and would only want Davis as a 4th outfielder.

 

Similarly to Davis, only if he came really cheap. Sweeney is very similar to Davis in many ways (avg driven OBP, good to great defender, little power), but he doesn't provide the 77% success rate in stolen bases that Davis does and his IsoD was about 10 points worse last year than Davis', meaning his OBP is slightly more average-driven than Davis' is.

 

I'd have some interest in either, but not enough to give up valuable pieces.

[erik316wttn]

Rajai Davis

Scott Hairston

Angel Pagan

Ryan Church

Ryan Spilboroghs

David DeJesus

 

While some of these players might start, most of them would add versatility and strength in a platoon/pinch hitting situation.

 

This list makes me want to cry

[Backtobanks]

Rajai Davis

Scott Hairston

Angel Pagan

Ryan Church

Ryan Spilboroghs

David DeJesus

 

While some of these players might start, most of them would add versatility and strength in a platoon/pinch hitting situation.

 

This list makes me want to cry

 

If you read the comment under the list, most of those guys would provide help in a 4th OF/platoon/pinch hitter role. Certainly better than Fuld.

[Wrigley Rat]

Just reading some of the rumors around and I noticed one about the Cubs inquiring about Jason Fraser from the Blue Jays. I've never seen him pitch, but my gut tells me he would be a bad idea. His numbers indicate he is a ROOGY who does well at home on turf. He's in his last year of arbitration eligibility and is coming off of a solid year, so he's likely to make around $3,000,000 as a relief pitcher. He would likely be gone after this year. He seems to have terrible endurance issues - he rarely works more than an inning in relief (and tires if he does), and his statistics on back-to-back days, one day off, and two days off have been bad for years. He needs to work an inning or less and then get three days off in order to be successful. This is why he has only pitched around 50 innings each year. :( Not worth even a low-level prospect to me.

[Backtobanks]

Just reading some of the rumors around and I noticed one about the Cubs inquiring about Jason Fraser from the Blue Jays. I've never seen him pitch, but my gut tells me he would be a bad idea. His numbers indicate he is a ROOGY who does well at home on turf. He's in his last year of arbitration eligibility and is coming off of a solid year, so he's likely to make around $3,000,000 as a relief pitcher. He would likely be gone after this year. He seems to have terrible endurance issues - he rarely works more than an inning in relief (and tires if he does), and his statistics on back-to-back days, one day off, and two days off have been bad for years. He needs to work an inning or less and then get three days off in order to be successful. This is why he has only pitched around 50 innings each year. :( Not worth even a low-level prospect to me.

 

I think his numbers look pretty good. Of course his numbers are better against righties than lefties, but overall he does a decent job. As for his endurance, I would imagine he usually doesn't need to pitch over 1 inning in most of his appearances. I think he might be a decent pickup, but I think you would need to pay more than a low-level prospect.

[Splendid Splinter]

For pitching... I know people are saying like Sheets or Bedard and give them an incentive laden deal...

 

here's another idea: What about Jon Garland?

 

He's nothing special, but he would make the rotation better at the back end and provides that inning eater pitcher like Marquis was except Garland is a touch better than Marquis... Also I don't think it would cost much to get him. I'm thinking like 1 yr for 5-6 mil should do it. Maybe even less, but I doubt it. Just throwing it out there...

 

Another option: Mark Mulder for a minor league contract and hope for the best... haha

 

As for hitters not mentioned yet... there's always Rocco Baldelli. Others: Aubrey Huff/Fernando Tatis/Eric Hinske...

[SouthSideRyan]

For pitching... I know people are saying like Sheets or Bedard and give them an incentive laden deal...

 

here's another idea: What about Jon Garland?

 

He's nothing special, but he would make the rotation better at the back end and provides that inning eater pitcher like Marquis was except Garland is a touch better than Marquis... Also I don't think it would cost much to get him. I'm thinking like 1 yr for 5-6 mil should do it. Maybe even less, but I doubt it. Just throwing it out there...

 

Another option: Mark Mulder for a minor league contract and hope for the best... haha

 

As for hitters not mentioned yet... there's always Rocco Baldelli. Others: Aubrey Huff/Fernando Tatis/Eric Hinske...

 

With the limited budget we have, I don't like spending a sizable chunk on a guy who stands a chance of being our 7th best starter (Z, Dempster, Lilly, Wells, Marshall, Gorz)

 

I get that Lilly is starting the season on the DL and that a lot of people don't buy Wells as a legit starter, but having 7 guys capable of starting just isn't a luxury this team's budget can afford. If you're going for the starting depth, I agree you go high reward with a Bedard/Sheets type.

 

Mark Mulder is super toasty. I don't know what Huff would cost, but I'm not sure he has anything left. He was terrible last year, and is pretty much a DH at this point. I like Hinske, and don't really know what to think about Tatis or Baldelli