Soriano to Yankees for RHP Corey Black

[shnsajax]

This is only on page 3. Trade can't be that close.

[Elrhino]

His production is not something that can be pulled off the streets.

 

He's pretty much a 1 WAR player with a 100 OPS+ or wRC+. We just pulled that off the streets with Schierholtz for 2 million per. He's not worthless, but neither is a 24 year old MLB ready cost controlled bullpen arm like Whitley. It's a swap of assets that better suits the Cubs needs. This is also assuming Soriano doesn't significantly drop off from 37 to 38 (or get injured).

 

I appreciate that he's a seemingly nice guy and worked well with the young players, but if we're putting value in that do we also hold it against him that he's about the worst example on plate approach plate you could set for young players as the hackiest hacker that ever hacked?

[Andy]

This is only on page 3. Trade can't be that close.

Oh, it's not. We're at least 2 days, 3 'mystery teams' and a few debunked rumors of top prospects coming back from resolution on this one.

[Elrhino]

These two are reporting it will probably happen, so I guess the trade is officially dead.

 

 

Phil Rogers ‏@ChiTribRogers 1h

Cubs don't want a repeat of Ryan Dempster 10/5 nightmare last July. They're spelling out details to Soriano before finalizing deal with NYY.

 

Peter Gammons ‏@pgammo 1h

Soriano -yanks likely happens, but there's way to go. Theo Epstein flying to Phoenix, where he and Jed Hoyer will talk with Sosi

[Tyrant]

Peter Gammons ‏@pgammo 1h

Soriano -yanks likely happens, but there's way to go. Theo Epstein flying to Phoenix, where he and Jed Hoyer will talk with Sosi

 

Gammons later added, "jhjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj."

[Careless]

Home runs by Soriano in July -- 8

Home runs by the Yankees in July -- 7

[Layoutman]

Is brien Taylor or Kevin Maas available?

 

 

Bravo bhogg! Most of the posters here have no clue who those guys were but you forgot a couple more busts..

 

Eric Duncan and David Parrish should slot right between Taylor and Kevin "no" Maas.

[Hairyducked Idiot]

Is brien Taylor or Kevin Maas available?

 

 

Bravo bhogg! Most of the posters here have no clue who those guys were but you forgot a couple more busts..

 

Eric Duncan and David Parrish should slot right between Taylor and Kevin "no" Maas.

 

I still want D'Angelo Jimenez and Jackson Melian.

[chopsx9]

Is brien Taylor or Kevin Maas available?

 

 

Bravo bhogg! Most of the posters here have no clue who those guys were but you forgot a couple more busts..

 

Eric Duncan and David Parrish should slot right between Taylor and Kevin "no" Maas.

 

I still want D'Angelo Jimenez and Jackson Melian.

 

Heard that Hensley Muelens was untouchable but maybe Theo can work some magic.

[Brian]

If Soriano goes, the remaining "Jim Hendry guys" on the 25 man will be...

 

1. Blake Parker

2. Chris Rusin

3. James Russell

4. Jeff Samardzija

5. Wellington Castillo

6. Starlin Castro

7. Junior Lake

[Omar]

Yankees are so cute thinking they have a chance of contending in the AL East this year, even with Soriano.

[Guest]

Yankees are so cute thinking they have a chance of contending in the AL East this year, even with Soriano.

 

Individual players aside, they're essentially the Cubs + an elite bullpen. I really wonder when they'll make the playoffs again, I honestly think the Cubs might have a better chance.

[rawaction]

Yankees are so cute thinking they have a chance of contending in the AL East this year, even with Soriano.

 

Individual players aside, they're essentially the Cubs + an elite bullpen. I really wonder when they'll make the playoffs again, I honestly think the Cubs might have a better chance.

 

You mean as they are now? Or when healthy? Or are you assuming (safe assumption) they will never be healthy again (Jeter, ARod, Tex)?

[Guest]

Yes, as they are now. Although I think the odds are against guys like Jeter or ARod being above average players again. Tex has a better shot, but that's mitigated by the risk of losing Cano and the fact that their entire roster is 30+.

[Little Slide Rooter]

Is brien Taylor or Kevin Maas available?

 

 

Bravo bhogg! Most of the posters here have no clue who those guys were but you forgot a couple more busts..

 

Eric Duncan and David Parrish should slot right between Taylor and Kevin "no" Maas.

 

I still want D'Angelo Jimenez and Jackson Melian.

 

Brien Taylor is far from forgettable if for no other reason than the catalyst behind his ultimate downfall.

 

Also, to anyone who understands these four words;

Topps. Stadium. Club. Dome.

[Guest]

Peter Gammons ‏@pgammo 1h

Soriano -yanks likely happens, but there's way to go. Theo Epstein flying to Phoenix, where he and Jed Hoyer will talk with Sosi

 

Gammons later added, "jhjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj."

 

hahahahaha

[Vinestal]

Peter Gammons ‏@pgammo 1h

Soriano -yanks likely happens, but there's way to go. Theo Epstein flying to Phoenix, where he and Jed Hoyer will talk with Sosi

 

Gammons later added, "jhjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj."

 

hahahahaha

I laughed at this .... then I felt bad.... then I read it again... laughed....

[mookie]

end of an era

[JudasIscariotTheBird]

Is brien Taylor or Kevin Maas available?

 

 

Bravo bhogg! Most of the posters here have no clue who those guys were but you forgot a couple more busts..

 

Eric Duncan and David Parrish should slot right between Taylor and Kevin "no" Maas.

 

I still want D'Angelo Jimenez and Jackson Melian.

 

Brien Taylor is far from forgettable if for no other reason than the catalyst behind his ultimate downfall.

 

Also, to anyone who understands these four words;

Topps. Stadium. Club. Dome.

 

Can you imagine running into this deal...23 years ago?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1992-TOPPS-GOLD-793-BRIEN-TAYLOR-SIGNED-LOT-OF-6-MINT-INV-/350531486530

[Guest]

Just heard Jed's comments on the Score...he says these reports are entirely overblown and there is no deal close. Acknowledged that they have talked to several teams about Soriano.

 

Jed and Theo flying out to AZ today speak to Soriano face to face.

 

good job by the front office to get out in front of this and protect soriano from getting crucified if he rejects a trade somewhere.

[Guest]

also loved this quote

 

The Yankees "are not the first team to call, but they are the first team to show up in the paper in their home city right away," Epstein said.

[dcvalpo]

Is brien Taylor or Kevin Maas available?

 

 

Bravo bhogg! Most of the posters here have no clue who those guys were but you forgot a couple more busts..

 

Eric Duncan and David Parrish should slot right between Taylor and Kevin "no" Maas.

 

Actually, I'm pretty sure the vast majority of the posters here know who Brien Taylor and Kevin Maas are...this isn't PSD.

[hawkeyecub]

also loved this quote

 

The Yankees "are not the first team to call, but they are the first team to show up in the paper in their home city right away," Epstein said.

 

That's awesome.

[Exile on Waveland]

Is brien Taylor or Kevin Maas available?

 

 

Bravo bhogg! Most of the posters here have no clue who those guys were but you forgot a couple more busts..

 

Eric Duncan and David Parrish should slot right between Taylor and Kevin "no" Maas.

 

Actually, I'm pretty sure the vast majority of the posters here know who Brien Taylor and Kevin Maas are...this isn't PSD.

 

Agree, I was about to post something similar. I'd be money on most posters knowing those names.

[Warpticon]

I was done at Hensley Muelens.