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Tuesday, July 01, 2008 (7/01/2008 10:16:00 PM) - Al An e-mailer informs me Peter Gammons said tonight that of the "Huntsville 5", they will not trade more than one...however, several teams have said they may include Weeks or Hardy in the right trade...Alcides Escobar would likely be brought up to play 2B or SS. He also mentioned the Crew might trade for two SP's. Interesting. UPDATE: If one is dealt, I hope it is Salome. He has a high ceiling, but he is just 5-7, no one knows if he'll be able to catch in the big leagues, and he has a high flame out potential. Also, they have another high draft pick about the same age (LuCroy) who is said to be much more polished behind the plate. Seriously, I don't think I'd even discuss any of the other four, but of course, it ain't called Doug's Ramblings... UPDATE 2: I imagine Hall could be looked at as a short-term replacement as well...or, especially if he got hot, he could be worked into a deal, as his offense as a SS, even this year, is far from below par. I just don't see a lot of teams able to pass off a .211 hitter as being a key acquisition for a solid SP to their casual fan base...while that should not matter, it might...moreso if the GM of that team is on shaky ground. 7/01/2008 10:16:00 PM |
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