Just noticed that two All Stars (Neftali Feliz and Elvis Andrus) were both sent to the Rangers for Mark Teixeira in 07. The Rangers also got Jared Saltalamacchia, Matt Harrison and another minor leaguer in the trade. That turned out to be a really solid deal for them. And the Braves got a really poor return on Teixeira when they flipped him to the Angels a year later.
This makes no sense for the Cubs. I also don't mind selling high on Marmol, but there has to be more we can get for him than a guy who's basically Tyler Colvin with more walks. And I read the comments on that rumor and no one believes it, but this guy claims it's true and "that's what his birdies are telling him." I call shenanigans.
I know this doesn't make Theriot anymore valuable, but the Tigers were playing Adam Everett at SS, so anything they would get out of Theriot improves their lineup.
I know he's been having a down year, but I would love to pry Reynolds away and stick him at first base if we trade Lee (which probably isn't happening). I'd be too afraid at what JH would give up, though.
Oh please. He beat up the Pirates, which are the equivalent of the AAA teams he's been facing. OK, he's got some wicked stuff, no doubt. I just want to see what he can do against a team that can actually hit the ball.