[brilliantboy]

Originally Posted by MoyVilla9

The Mariners have lost a 38 year old that is currently batting .260. It's not all that bad.

As a Yankee fan it's nice to see big name trades, but who knows how much this guy has left in the tank. The interesting trades will come in the off-season when the Yankees have to figure out who to cut so they come under the Luxury-Tax line.

They've lost a lot more than just any old 38 year old batting .260

I can understand the baseball logic behind the trade, they want to get something back for him given that his contract is up at the end of the season and he'll be too old/expensive to re-sign.

But it's Ichiro...
What he's brings back in merchandising, seat sales, what he means to the teams history, fan morale etc. is all worth a lot more than the two nobodies (a little harsh but not far from the truth) he brought back. Is it really that hard to just keep him around for another two months?

It's not like he was taking playing time away from some budding superstar. Even with his un-Ichiro like stat line in the past two years, he's still been one of the Mariners better players, and that's not to mention his defence.

I can understand it, but I don't agree with it.

[brilliantboy]

Originally Posted by jack presley

Last night's trade made me laugh. Imagine how weird it must have been for Ichiro. Going to the same ball park he's been going to for years but going into the visitors dressing room instead. I didn't see any of the highlights yet. How did the crowd react when he came to the plate?

Classy
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?co...77494&c_id=mlb

[Coeus]

Originally Posted by brilliantboy

They've lost a lot more than just any old 38 year old batting .260

I can understand the baseball logic behind the trade, they want to get something back for him given that his contract is up at the end of the season and he'll be too old/expensive to re-sign.

But it's Ichiro...
What he's brings back in merchandising, seat sales, what he means to the teams history, fan morale etc. is all worth a lot more than the two nobodies (a little harsh but not far from the truth) he brought back. Is it really that hard to just keep him around for another two months?

It's not like he was taking playing time away from some budding superstar. Even with his un-Ichiro like stat line in the past two years, he's still been one of the Mariners better players, and that's not to mention his defence.

I can understand it, but I don't agree with it.

Yea, I don get it either, he is he face of he franchise hence my surprise. Apparently he asked for the trade to in his words help the Mariners build for the future. If thats the case surely the Mariners management could have created a market for him and got some better prospects in return

[mikemac1]

Originally Posted by brilliantboy

Classy
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?co...77494&c_id=mlb

Yes, a very classy reaction

The Mariners seem good fans

When Philip Humber threw a perfect game for the White Sox earlier this season he was applauded off the field by the Seattle fans

[jack presley]

Looks like Hanley's off to LA.

The Marlins back to their usual selves and breaking up teams although I didn't expect it to happen just 4 months into this new era.

It could be back to playing baseball in empty stadiums for Miami if this fire sale continues

[smackbunnybaby]

New lease of life for him?

[Coeus]

Originally Posted by jack presley

Looks like Hanley's off to LA.

The Marlins back to their usual selves and breaking up teams although I didn't expect it to happen just 4 months into this new era.

It could be back to playing baseball in empty stadiums for Miami if this fire sale continues

Firesale indeed if they are fielding offers for JJ. They want to get rid of Heath Bell aswell but they would have to eat most of that contract. He is far from the pitcher he was and that was before the Marlins signed him...

[smackbunnybaby]

Originally Posted by Coeus

Firesale indeed if they are fielding offers for JJ. They want to get rid of Heath Bell aswell but they would have to eat most of that contract. He is far from the pitcher he was and that was before the Marlins signed him...

Adams, Qualls, and Gregorson were all better RP last year then Bell!

But he was in position.

Huston Street has looked quality for SD this year.

Talk of JJ and Boston. Will it happen?

[TAlderson]

Originally Posted by smackbunnybaby

Talk of JJ and Boston. Will it happen?

I hope not. As a born-and-raised Sox fan I'm actually hoping they gut the team and start anew next year. If they think they can contend playing the way they are now, I want what they're smoking.

[jack presley]

AL West just got a bit more interesting with the Angels getting Greinke. How will the Rangers react? Josh Johnson maybe?

[Coeus]

Originally Posted by jack presley

AL West just got a bit more interesting with the Angels getting Greinke. How will the Rangers react? Josh Johnson maybe?

Just seen this myself. Angels have a serious rotation now and it will be even better if they can get Haren back pitching to standard we expect of him. Rangers have to make a move but JJ wont come cheap...

[Coeus]

Just watching the Yankees - Red Sox game here with Yankees commentry and they just mentioned a rumoured trade of bad contracts between the Red Sox and Marlins. Crawford for Reyes

[jack presley]

Deadline for non waiver trades this evening. It'll be interesting to see what gets done. There always seems to be one that comes out of nowhere and surprises everyone.

The Cubs look like they're doing a clean out. Malholm gone to the Braves, Soto and Dempster probably next

[smackbunnybaby]

Originally Posted by jack presley

The Cubs look like they're doing a clean out. Malholm gone to the Braves, Soto and Dempster probably next

Struggling to see what the Cubs have added, other than maybe some cash and lower wage bill.

[Coeus]

Originally Posted by jack presley

Deadline for non waiver trades this evening. It'll be interesting to see what gets done. There always seems to be one that comes out of nowhere and surprises everyone.

Yea, the rumour mill is swirling around the Dbacks putting together a blockbuster deal to get a premier SP.

The Blue Jays might be looking for a preimer outfielder aswell after clearing out the depth they had at the position yesterday.

There should be plenty of other buyers among the contenders...