Gio Gonzalez: Now a Washington Natinal

[lou]

Morrison is a bit more than a high quality prospect, Dominguez would fit the bill, after that is the problem. I don't think they'd also move Yelich and Ozuna/James and completely unload all their young assets.

I think Morrison, one of them above, and a reliever arm(s) is pretty reasonable though.

[Big Z]

For that price I will pass.

I am almost sure we can get Garza for cheaper than this. Give the Cubs Dominguez, James or whatever (without affecting our ML roster).

Sign CJ or Buehrle (from the rumors, it looks like it might be CJ) and that's our rotation.

JJ, CJ, Garza, Nolasco, Sanchez.

[Bobbob1313]

Difference is Garza likely makes $8 mil this year.

[Big Z]

8(Garza) > 14+ (CJ/Buehrle)

This is considering we already sign one of CJ/Buehrle.

[lou]

Difference is Garza likely makes $8 mil this year.

Right. Adding Reyes and CJ alone will push payroll over $100.

All comes down to what's the real number they intend to spend.

I also think the Cubs would demand Morrison.

[Big Z]

Also remember Gio is getting a pay raise this year.

[Todd]

Would hate to see them trade Yellich but no qualms about them trading Dominguez or James.

[Big Z]

It doesn't hurt as much to give up Yelich if we get Gio.

I don't want to get rid of LoMo, he's going to be a huge asset for this team. He's an OBP monster.

[Miamarlin21]

Add in Skippy and it's a deal. lol

[lou]

You all make it sound like Dominguez has enough value to be a centerpiece. That's laughable

Maybe I missed it but I don't think anyone thinks that. But he would be a very solid 2nd piece to Morrison in any potential deal the Marlins make. That would theoretically fix some teams corners for 4-5 years which is pretty attractive.

[Bobbob1313]

8(Garza) > 14+ (CJ/Buehrle)

This is considering we already sign one of CJ/Buehrle.

You said you would rather get Garza + CJ than Gio and CJ, right? Am I misunderstanding you?

[Big Z]

You said you would rather get Garza + CJ than Gio and CJ, right? Am I misunderstanding you?

Hell no, Gio (+ Buehrle/CJ) are the guys I want. I'm just saying I am not willing to give up LoMo Yelich James Dominguez (together) or whatever for him. If the asking price is too high, Garza (+Buehrle/CJ) is a nice fallback option, that's all

[Bobbob1313]

I have no idea what the equation you wrote means then.

[Big Z]

I have no idea what the equation you wrote means then.

8 million on Garza + 14-16 on CJ or Buehrle, is cheaper than signing both CJ & Mark, spending 16 on CJ and 14 on Buehrle.

[Bobbob1313]

What does that have to do with Gio?