Okay, so Mark Teixeira went to the Braves and Eric Gagne was dealt to the Red Sox. That’s it? That’s all this sorry ass 2007 trade deadline gave us this year? No three-team blockbuster that included nine players, two managers and three batboys? Unbelievable. I think I read that the Padres got a case of Bubble Yum and a crate full of watermelon Jolly Ranchers for reliever Royce Ring.
As boring as the trade deadline was this year, I actually applaud general managers across the league. I think these geniuses are finally figuring out that Matt Mantei isn’t worth a young stud like Brad Penny or that Victor Zambrano might not bring back the same return as a 19-year-old Scott Kazmir might some day. More and more, teams are hanging onto the young prospects and being more patient with their development. With that, fans are seeing less exciting trade deadline deals, but more of guys like Jose Reyes, Carl Crawford and Tim Lincecum develop into future stars.
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A special note to my Bosox friends – Gagne better be good. I was impressed with that kid Gabbard who was 4-0 but I guess not good enough to be in Boston. You gave up he and others for Gagne, good luck.
Aren’t you the guys who traded away that guy George Herman something or other?
Da Chisock,
Boston had two clones. Gabbard and Lester. Both young, good left handers with potential. Lester pitched more, and he pitched very well last year before cancer struck. Lester has a better major league fastball. And – he is the sentimental favorite after the cancer setback. Theo hated to lose either one. But, you have to give something to obtain quality in most cases. I would have done the same. But, like most trades – we will find the answer later. I know Boston is tough in the eighth inning now. Schilling is coming back and Gabbard would have been be sent down. I am not saying Boston will win it all – but they have a very good set of starters and relievers right now as long as everyone is healthy.I think most Boston fans like the pickup of Gagne today.
I don’t relate to the George Herman thing. That was pre-historic to me. The curse was removed a few years ago. Theo was not the GM back in the early 1900′s ………… He was just a young boy.
Was that Schilling on Jeopardy last night or just a wax figure? Jeez Schill..for a guy with such a big mouth, you looked like a deer caught in the headlights.
I think the point is, they really didn’t need GAGne with the kid Okajima. This just tells me they didn’t trust the rook in a pressure situation.
Stay tuned…this is Gagne’s introduction to real baseball so we’ll see what he brings to the table.
Or ….. Maybe you’re just urinated off that he said NO to the Evil Empire ? Get some sleep yankee fans ……… it’s just a game.
Farnsworth
He said no to the Yankee? Haven’t heard that one. I wouldn’t mind having him but he’s yet another guy playing where the games don’t really matter like they do in NY and Dic-K town.
Yes – they were interested. But he figured there was no way he would be the closer there with Rivera – He thinks he can be a difference maker in Boston with Save – opportunities when Pap needs a rest. He will be used in the 8th inning along with Okijima most of the time.