Linebrink for Glaus?
WestCoastBias recently made the following comment in response to an MLBTR posting:
Could Kevin Towers pull off a Linebrink for Glaus swap? That way Kouz could tear up in AAA for a full year. There's been rumbling in the past that the Padres have the money for a big trade and this could be it. KT could add a prospect to sweeten the deal. Chase Headley perhaps? It was rumored that Linebrink/Headley was offered for Sheffield so it's reasonable to expect that to be a solid bounty for Glaus as well.This would be a trade that would add extremely valuable players to both sides. With Ryan out, JP will want a legitimate back of the bullpen arm and Linebrink can fill that. For the Padres, Glaus could be the power threat they need to go all the way. A 1-2 right side/left side punch by him and Gonzalez could be deadly and too tempting for KT to pass on.
I'm intrigued. As noted in the original posting, Glaus makes $10.75MM this year and $12.75MM in '08. Although injury prone, he's obviously reliable for big numbers and the Blue Jays are all but out of it. We've got the cash. Do we have the cojones?
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Coach Kentara
by jbox on May 10, 2007 2:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Glaus
by Drama on May 10, 2007 2:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Toronto...
Glaus batting .328 with 6 HR's and 14 RBI in just 19 games.
by Drama on May 10, 2007 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Glaus
I've heard the same thing about Glaus being a pain in the ass, though - not the easiest guy to get along with. The injuries would concern me as well.
But if Toronto would say yes, you have to do it, considering the anemic offensive output right now.
And I saw Headley play last week for SA - guy is an out and out stud. Too early for him to come to the MLB level right now, but he's going to be one of those guys down the road that everyone bitches about the Pads trading.
by Winfield's Ghost on May 10, 2007 3:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
honestly
by Dalton on May 11, 2007 8:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Right now
by Winfield's Ghost on May 11, 2007 8:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Jeff Kent available?
by predawn on May 12, 2007 7:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
predawn...
by Drama on May 12, 2007 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Drama...
by predawn on May 13, 2007 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe
But..if the rest of the team does not get ON BASE for those guys to drive in?? What about the other 6 spots in the lineup? Gilly Jr has cooled off, Gilly Sr is still not in stride, Greeney is back in a slump, Cameron may be swinging better, but that is not saying much! It's really ugly from top to bottom.
by Christina on May 10, 2007 4:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's funny
by TheGrandHatching on May 10, 2007 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's because
One game we had 3(!!) hits and 2 runs. I'd say that's pretty efficient. But we lost because it was not enough.
So even if someone lucks into a walk or gets HBP or maybe we do miraculously string together a couple of hits - that THIRD one? The one that creates RUNS? Yeah - pushing your luck there with this group.
by Christina on May 10, 2007 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Troy Glaus....
by Drama on May 11, 2007 9:07 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Makes sense
But since "shutting it down" isn't much different from "can't hit for shit", you have to make the deal.
by Winfield's Ghost on May 11, 2007 9:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I see your point...
by Drama on May 11, 2007 9:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also
by Dalton on May 11, 2007 9:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's funny
I'll start making more of an effort.
by Winfield's Ghost on May 11, 2007 9:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Peavy parking...
Jake: "What the f** do you think you're doing? Get out of my spot."
Troy: "Sorry, Jake. No problem."
Troy moves his car to another crappy spot. Gets out of his car...there's Jake.
Jake: "What the f** do you think you're doing? Get out of my spot."
Troy: "Ummmm..."
by Drama on May 11, 2007 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep
Which is just about what I've heard about him since his UCLA days...
But I agree - if there's any group that's gonna keep him in line, it's this one. That's why its worth trying to get him if he's available.
Now we just need to convince KT about taking on that whole big salary thing...
by Winfield's Ghost on May 11, 2007 9:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The salary...
by Drama on May 11, 2007 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Making Troy Happy
The Crazy Left Hander: Welcome to the team Troy.
Troy: Thanks Skip.
TCLH: Troy, since rumor around the league is you are somewhat of a prima donna shitbird that may not be happy in our little group, I have decided on a "probation period" for the start of your time here with the Padres.
Troy: What the....
TCLH: Your locker will be between the Giles brothers. And yes, all the things you've heard about the brothers Giles are true and probably much worse. Keep the average over, say, .315 and give us 20 jacks by the break and we may move you by Gonzo or CY.
Troy: But Skip, I...
TCLH: Again, welcome Troy and try and be happy!
by predawn on May 12, 2007 7:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A+ for imagery
by TheGrandHatching on May 11, 2007 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We are the music makers...
by TheGrandHatching on May 11, 2007 10:31 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bad News...
by Drama on May 11, 2007 11:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
In all fairness
by Winfield's Ghost on May 12, 2007 6:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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