San Diego’s Other Trade Chip: Chase Headley

"While some teams are still determining whether they will buy or sell at the deadline, for a few teams the answer is painfully obvious. The San Diego Padres are 14.5 games back in the NL West and 15 games back of the Wild Card, placing them firmly in the sellers column. They’re fielding plenty of phone calls now, mostly regarding their highly regarded relievers, Heath Bell and Mike Adams. But the Padres have some other chips that could potentially help a contender. Outfielder Ryan Ludwick is one of them, but they might be able to get a bit more if they were to shop around their third baseman, Chase Headley."

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Didn't Jed say that they were looking to build around Headley?

Out of all the Padres to get a long term deal my guess would be him and Maybin.

by Grey Suit on Jul 20, 2011 11:28 AM PDT reply actions

I'm not sure what motivation Headley would have to go for a long term deal.

His numbers are getting good enough that he could do well for himself in arbitration.

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by Wonko on Jul 20, 2011 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions

SHUT UP, FANGRAPHS

by Darklighter on Jul 20, 2011 12:01 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs

James Darnell

This article claims Headley is a possibility because Darnell is doing so well in the minors.

by Leukadian on Jul 20, 2011 1:50 PM PDT reply actions

Aren't their concerns

about his defense?

by isaic16 on Jul 20, 2011 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions

Lots.

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by Zach (maestro876) on Jul 20, 2011 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions

I like defense

Anyone who spikes a ball after tagging out a douche like Andres Torres is OK by me.

by MrDanielX on Jul 20, 2011 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions

Darnell doing well in the minors might not translate to success in the majors

Just look at Rizzo.

Mat Latos is the real deal...Go Lakers, Pads, and Bolts

by mrbarneydangles on Jul 20, 2011 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions

We just need to get the hell out of Tucson.

AAA minor leaguers should not play in hitters’ parks when the MLB club plays in a pitcher’s park.

by recorddigger on Jul 20, 2011 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions

It's not just Tucson, the whole PCL has bandboxes, or desert air, or altitude.

The whole, hyper-extended league is a problem and not just for the Padres.

by wegotballsley on Jul 21, 2011 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions

I've wondered about this for a while,

but I hope they keep him

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by strummer on Jul 20, 2011 3:45 PM PDT reply actions

Trading Headley talk might be a couple years premature.

The average is nice but the other Petco/Padres effects will depress his arb raises,
making him affordable for a few more years. Watch what the Padres do with Gyorko.
He might be the next Savior, with Darnell more likely to be the one who is traded.

by wegotballsley on Jul 21, 2011 2:07 PM PDT reply actions