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    I was talking to a scout tonight who I've become friends with over the past few days and he was telling me about trades that almost happened but didn't.

    So the Yankees in July of 09 were going to send basically the same package they got for Granderson to Colorado for Huston Street and Carlos Gonzalez. The Yankees balked because they didn't like the sabermetrics.


    AND the Dodgers and Royals were discussing a Andy LaRoche for Zack Greinke swap.
    LHP Chad James-Jupiter Hammerheads-

    5-15 3.80 ERA (27 starts) 149.1IP 173H 63ER 51BB 124K

  • #2
    I have heard that Bonds was almost traded to the Braves once, it was a done deal but got delayed and then fell apart.

    http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/spor.../12/2003297057
    There's No jOOj In Team.

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    • #3
      I'll never forget the Chipper Jones for Brian Harvey swap
      God would be expecting a first pitch breaking ball in the dirt because humans love to disappoint him.
      - Daft

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      • #4
        Sox almost traded for Halladay last year, but balked at including Casey Kelly. Shit's weak.

        I bet people still remember that one though.
        *Is a huge fucking asshole*

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        • #5
          Manny Ramirez for Stanton and other specs

          ::shudders::

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Claudio Vernight View Post
            Manny Ramirez for Stanton and other specs

            ::shudders::
            And at the time everyone wanted Manny. lol. So glad that didn't happen.
            LHP Chad James-Jupiter Hammerheads-

            5-15 3.80 ERA (27 starts) 149.1IP 173H 63ER 51BB 124K

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            • #7
              I did not want Manny.
              There's No jOOj In Team.

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              • #8
                Kaydge being Kaydge

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                • #9
                  I don't really believe that Yankee-Rockies deal

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                  • #10
                    The guy I was talking to is a scout. He was with LA and is now with the Yankees. I am not sure if it was the exact same package that eventually got them Granderson, but it was very similar.
                    LHP Chad James-Jupiter Hammerheads-

                    5-15 3.80 ERA (27 starts) 149.1IP 173H 63ER 51BB 124K

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                    • #11
                      I don't buy it. Not calling you a liar, but I don't buy it for a second.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Ramp View Post
                        I don't buy it. Not calling you a liar, but I don't buy it for a second.
                        I know it's hard to believe. Remember though it was before Cargo's breakout year and he had already been traded twice. (From AZ to OAK then to COL) so it was evident that not everyone was sold on him.
                        LHP Chad James-Jupiter Hammerheads-

                        5-15 3.80 ERA (27 starts) 149.1IP 173H 63ER 51BB 124K

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                        • #13
                          anyway, this is always a fun what if: http://www.baseballthinkfactory.org/...ever_happened/

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                          • #14
                            Halfway through the comment section of that post, the debate shifts from "Who's dumber, Phillips or JP?" to "Who's uglier, Brooke Hundley or Monica Lewinsky?" And pretty seamlessly, too. Guys were throwing around advanced UGGOmetrics and everything.

                            I lol'd.
                            *Is a huge fucking asshole*

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                            • #15
                              Ken Griffey Jr. for Phil Nevin lolz
                              Originally posted by Chewford
                              He lives in Richmond, which is why his user name is Fish Fan in Pennsylvania.

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