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[Blearth]

Hooray! Another Giants-Dodgers series!

Let's see if the bums can actually score a run this time!

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Jayson Stark is reporting the Braves are now backing off on rotation help and are now looking for bullpen pieces. The rationalization is that if the Braves need a starter, they can stick Kris Medlen in the rotation without having to give up any prospects. They are still keeping tabs on Zack Grienke and James Shields though. I would imagine Ben Sheets' performance tonight against the Phillies will dictate which way they go.

 

[andycapps]

Jayson Stark is reporting the Braves are now backing off on rotation help and are now looking for bullpen pieces. The rationalization is that if the Braves need a starter, they can stick Kris Medlen in the rotation without having to give up any prospects. They are still keeping tabs on Zack Grienke and James Shields though. I would imagine Ben Sheets' performance tonight against the Phillies will dictate which way they go.

Seems surprising.. Medlen did great the other day and Gonzalez mentioned that he gives them an option if they're unable to get another starter, but it didn't sound like they had definitely decided to go that way.

Marlins are asking for teams' top 2-3 picks in exchange for Johnson. LOL

While the Miami Marlins have made it clear that pitcher Josh Johnson is available in a trade, the team's initial asking price for the All-Star right-hander is so high it's generated skepticism within baseball circles that he will be moved by Tuesday's non-waiver trade deadline.

Several baseball sources told ESPN.com the Marlins are asking for each team's top two or three prospects in every trade scenario involving Johnson.

"They're asking for a ton,'' said an American League general manager. Another baseball source said the Marlins' demands are so exorbitant that their trade proposals are basically ''non-starters'' for clubs interested in having a dialogue.

The Rangers, Blue Jays, Orioles, Angels, Braves and Red Sox are among numerous teams interested in dealing for Johnson. Indications are that Miami's talks with clubs have focused on such elite prospects as Jurickson Profar, Mike Olt and Martin Perez in Texas, Dylan Bundy and Manny Machado in Baltimore and Travis D'Arnaud and Anthony Gose of Toronto.

 

[sf2fanatic]

Hooray! Another Giants-Dodgers series!

Let's see if the bums can actually score a run this time!

Different team since the last series

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Despite the initial LOL firesale reaction, the Marlins did get some good pieces in return. Jacob Turner and Nate Eovaldi were nice pickups. They also managed to shed Hanley's entire contract, which was a good move since he was regressing hard.

 

[CygnusXS]

Really hoping we can sweep Philly, again, so we can end their season, again.

 

[acheron_xl]

Despite the initial LOL firesale reaction, the Marlins did get some good pieces in return. Jacob Turner and Nate Eovaldi were nice pickups. They also managed to shed Hanley's entire contract, which was a good move since he was regressing hard.

Agree. This year's firesale is quite a bit different than the last couple. I think the Hanley deal was a pretty smart move.

 

[The Frankman]

Really hoping we can sweep Philly, again, so we can end their season, again.

Mets ended their season before the ASB.

 

[DUFFMCWALIN]

Different team since the last series

Sill a shit team.

 

[Dominican Power]

Really hoping we can sweep Philly, again, so we can end their season, again.

Phillies take 2/3.

 

[RBH]

Jayson Stark is reporting the Braves are now backing off on rotation help and are now looking for bullpen pieces. The rationalization is that if the Braves need a starter, they can stick Kris Medlen in the rotation without having to give up any prospects. They are still keeping tabs on Zack Grienke and James Shields though. I would imagine Ben Sheets' performance tonight against the Phillies will dictate which way they go.

Hate to say it, but I'm unsure of this team's chances of making the playoffs if we can't add another starting pitcher.

 

[CygnusXS]

Hate to say it, but I'm unsure of this team's chances of making the playoffs if we can't add another starting pitcher.

I honestly think WC2 is the worst case scenario without any roster changes. Not going to make it past the LDS though.

 

[The Frankman]

Hate to say it, but I'm unsure of this team's chances of making the playoffs if we can't add another starting pitcher.

Dude... you got Miguel Batista. What more do you need?

 

[Sanjuro]

Just went for a mile walk in Texas...In 100 degree weather. My body is literally melting.

 

[yankeehater]

Really hoping we can sweep Philly, again, so we can end their season, again.

What year did that happen, I know it wasnt any time in the last 5 years at least.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

What year did that happen, I know it wasnt any time in the last 5 years at least.

He's referring to all the stuff that came about how the Braves sweeping the Phillies before the All-Star Break were going to make them sellers.

 

[HarryDemeanor]

Looking forward to the Dodgers pounding the Giants. Should be fun times.

 

[Blearth]

Looking forward to the Dodgers pounding the Giants. Should be fun times.

0-6 in the Bay Area. Outscored 24-2 in those six losses.

Save the shit talking.

 

[CygnusXS]

What year did that happen, I know it wasnt any time in the last 5 years at least.

It was like 2 weeks ago buddy. Blocking it out already?

 

[yankeehater]

It was like 2 weeks ago buddy. Blocking it out already?

I totally blocked those 10 games before the break.

 

[CygnusXS]

I totally blocked those 10 games before the break.

Haha, fair enough.

 

[sangreal]

fucking red sox. another weekend of night games

 

[Mr. Enigma]

I totally blocked those 10 games before the break.

Don't worry. I'm blocking out the part where Simmons broke his hand.

 

[Sanjuro]

fucking red sox. another weekend of night games

I'm a better Yankees fan than you.

 

[HarryDemeanor]

0-6 in the Bay Area. Outscored 24-2 in those six losses.

Save the shit talking.

It s a new day! ANYTHING is possible if you BELIEVE!

 

[sangreal]

oh, Phillip

 

[cashman]

RT @Ken_Rosenthal: Deal is done: Greinke to #Angels, sources tell me and @jonmorosi.

NOOOOOOO

 

[sangreal]

The Angels have acquired Zack Greinke in a trade with the Brewers, according to Ken Rosenthal and Jon Morosi of FOX Sports

what the... I don't have the twitter. is this old?

edit: yes

 

[cashman]

Segura and two AA pitchers to the Brewers. Guess JD didn't feel that Olt wasn't worth a 2 month rental.

 

[captmcblack]

Fuck, the Angels are going to be a problem now.

Hopefully Greinke goes crazy and gets destroyed in LAAAAAAAAAA.

 

[Macattk15]

God damn. I hate the fucking Angels. Looks like they didn't give up much either.

Guess he is just a rental though ... watch them sign him to an extension now though.

 

[HarryDemeanor]

Wow. The Angels are going all out. Pujols and Wilson in the offseason and now Greinke. Damn.

 

[Y2Kev]

Wow, how did the angels do that?

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

Damn. Weaver, Haren, Wilson, Greinke is legit.

 

[Doogdogg]

This Red Sox / Yanks game look like another 4 hour match.

 

[McNei1y]

Got Damn man.

 

[Dominican Power]

Ibanez gonna IBOMB

 

[sangreal]

RAUL! Making them pay for that botched double play

 

[Malo]

Rauuuul is cool!

 

[HarryDemeanor]

Makes me wonder what the hell Ned is doing at the moment. That Dempster deal is going nowhere.

 

[Enron]

mad the Rangers didnt get him. But not any more concerned about the Angels than I was before.

 

[Malo]

Just noticed the Greinke deal. That Angels rotation is insane, fuck.

 

[sangreal]

aaron cook practicing zen towel ripping

 

[jman2050]

Angels suck. :/

 

[SyNapSe]

damn at Greinke to Angels.

 

[acheron_xl]

Angels beat writer @MikeDiGiovanna speculates the pitchers in Greinke deal are Johnny Hellwig and Ariel Pena.

So that's 3 of the Angels top 10 prospects if true.

Not a bad haul at all.

 

[Lambtron]

Makes me wonder what the hell Ned is doing at the moment. That Dempster deal is going nowhere.

Hopefully he's planning to unload the farm to the Twins for Liriano and Morneau.

 

[Gannd]

Awesome. Best commissioner in history strikes again. Thank you Bud!

I hope you're being facetious.


Oakland is handling the O's 5-1.

 

[cashman]

Wow, how did the angels do that?

Rangers said no Olt.

 

[Malo]

Rangers said no Olt.

Thankfully.