2013 Trade Deadline Talk

[Big Z]

Seager would be an interesting name from LA. We need a SS after Hech becomes a FA and he could fill that role.
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Nevermind. Looks like he's outgrown 3B.

[tjfla]

Seems we are gonna be talking to LAD,SF,Baltimore thru the weekend and see what is the best deal we can get. They do wanna have Nolasco dealt by next week tho.

Ian Stewart might be getting a minor league deal from us.

[Big Z]

Any new names from SF, LA?

Also, any names from BAL?

[tjfla]

Same names and No clue about Baltimore-they had been using Arrieta as trade bait however not sure if we like him. Last year when we were talking to them in a Hanley deal we liked Zach Britton,Xavier Avery,LJ Hoes but I have not heard any names

People still think he is LA's to lose but it looks like they are gonna take it slow instead of just taking first deal that get

[tjfla]

Looks like Colorado is out of the Nolasco Sweepstakes-They want us to include cash to cover his salary to which we said NO,if they don't ask for cash we like what they have

San Diego is in the same boat,I have heard they either want us to cover his salary or take lower prospects

[Big Z]

Why not just cover his $6MM or half of it, and get the best prospect(s) available?

[HUGG]

Because they have some leverage? Market isn't exactly overflowing with quality starting pitching.

Buster Olney @Buster_ESPN 9m
The Marlins have told other teams they have clubs willing to take on all of Nolasco's salary -- prorated portion of $11.5 million salary.

[Nick]

Because they have some leverage? Market isn't exactly overflowing with quality starting pitching.

yeah, but why not say yeah we'd be willing to pay the $6 million, but we want premium prospects in return, and see what they offer. It's not like we're going to use that $6 million in free agency next offseason. If the Dodgers/Giants are willing to pay the remaining and it's still our favorite offer than so be it, but to immediately dismiss paying the $6 million is so typical of this FO.

[lou]

yeah, but why not say yeah we'd be willing to pay the $6 million, but we want premium prospects in return, and see what they offer. It's not like we're going to use that $6 million in free agency next offseason. If the Dodgers/Giants are willing to pay the remaining and it's still our favorite offer than so be it, but to immediately dismiss paying the $6 million is so typical of this FO.

Yes and why it's the worst ownership in the game. It's all about the money. Nothing else. Clowns.

[Ralph]

LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles Dodgers are deep into trade talks with the Miami Marlins about pitcher Ricky Nolasco, a source confirmed Wednesday.

Nolasco, 30, is 4-7 with a 3.68 ERA for the 27-50 Marlins. The Southern California native is set to become a free agent after the season. The Marlins reportedly are looking to deal him well before the July 31 trade deadline.


"There have been interesting discussions. Hard to know if anything's close right now," the source said.

A move for Nolasco would not mean the Dodgers are fixated on adding players that could help them only this season.

The Dodgers are, in fact, approaching the trade deadline with a two-pronged approach, the source said. They are looking to add -- preferably, one starting pitcher and one reliever -- before July 31, but they have also talked about dealing a veteran to add prospects that could help them beyond 2013.

They are in a tricky situation, seven games out of a playoff spot, but playing their best baseball as their health improves. The Dodgers had won four in a row -- a season high -- going into Wednesday night's game with the San Francisco Giants.

Outfielder Andre Ethier is the veteran Dodger most frequently mentioned in trade rumors. The Dodgers are willing to carry Ethier as a fourth outfielder for the remainder of the season as insurance for Carl Crawford and Matt Kemp, who have spent most of the past two seasons on the disabled list.

Beyond that, trading him could become a major priority.

Yasiel Puig's meteoric start has forced the issue. The Dodgers' other top position-player prospect, Joc Pederson, was recently named to play in the Futures Game at Citi Field. The Dodgers think Pederson, 21, is about a year away from making a major-league impact, which could fuel the team's desire to move Ethier by next spring.

The Dodgers appear content to go with Juan Uribe at third base. There are few impact infielders likely to be available via trade. Uribe plays solid defense and shortstop Hanley Ramirez's return from the disabled list should provide enough offense to let them carry a mediocre hitter at third.

The Dodgers also continue to make an aggressive push in the international market. They have already scouted Cuban defector Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez, a right-handed pitcher who is expected to sign soon. The Dodgers signed Puig, another Cuban defector, last June to a seven-year, $42 million deal.

Gonzalez is 26, which means he could help the Dodgers in short order and also means he wouldn't count against their limited allotment for international signings.

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/mlb/s...co-source-says

[Big Z]

@JimBowdenESPNxm: Padres continue to have talks with Marlins regarding multiple players including Nolasco but nothing is close or imminent according to source

@JimBowdenESPNxm: Mia surprisingly open to eating some of Nolasco's contract but only if prospect return significantly better than alternative deals

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I wonder what other players we are trying to deal to SD.

[dim]

I doubt he'd be involved but I'd like to take Cory Spangenberg from them.

[Big Z]

I doubt he'd be involved but I'd like to take Cory Spangenberg from them.

Why?

[dim]

He's been a bit rough since being drafted in the first round, but he hit pretty well at high ball before getting the call up to AA this season. MLB.com ranked him the Padres 9th best prospect, and he performed a lot better in A+ ball this season than he did last season, showing really nice improvement. If he plays well enough he'd be able to compete against Dietrich for the title of future 2nd baseman, or we could eventually move Dietrich to SS and give Spangenberg 2nd base.

Then again, he's a recent first round pick getting it together, so I doubt they'd be willing to rid themselves of him for Nolasco even if the Marlins eat some cash. Still, if they're willing to do it, that would be my ideal trade.

[Todd]

Seconded Big Z.