Diamondbacks Bullpen

qudjy1 · Veteran Presence Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 1121

According to Gambo

shoewizard · Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 3:20 pm Post subject:

What exactly did you hear?

moviegeekjn · Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 3:22 pm Post subject:

C'mon...you can't just leave us hanging by a thread title! DETAILS

Stuart · Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 3:25 pm Post subject:

SAN FRANCISCO -- Shawn Green's career with the Diamondbacks appears to have come to an end.

A baseball source told MLB.com that the veteran outfielder was dealt along with cash considerations to the Mets on Tuesday in exchange for a Minor League player. Green, the source said, agreed to waive his no-trade clause and the deal is now in the hands of the Commissioner's office, which has to approve it because of the money involved.

Green arrived at AT&T Park on Tuesday afternoon and was seen on the field hugging teammate Craig Counsell and a Diamondbacks coach.

It is not known exactly how much money will change hands in the deal, or who the Minor Leaguer is. Green is set to make $9.5 million next year with a club option for the 2008 season at $10 million. If the option is not exercised, Green would receive a $2 million buyout.

Green is hitting .283 with 11 homers and 51 RBIs this season. The D-Backs had been looking to move him to give playing time to rookie Carlos Quentin, who has been impressive since having his contract purchased from Triple-A Tucson last month.

FROM MLB.COM
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EStreetMan · September Call-Up Joined: 12 Aug 2006 Posts: 84

Sportscenter just said its a done deal. Green to M-E-T-S..............

How soon til we get the Gonzo renewal now?.............

scott (Happy Days?)

qudjy1 · Veteran Presence Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 1121

Sorry... no details yet... minor league pitcher.. thats it...

tmar · Veteran Presence Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 1184

They've made mention of it on the D-backs web site stating that it was in the commissioner's office awaiting approval, so it must be so.

Let the party begin.

qudjy1 · Veteran Presence Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 1121

Troy is f'in gone too

WHA-HOO....

dirtygary · Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 3:58 pm Post subject:

Excited, but waiting to see what it costs us.
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qudjy1 · Veteran Presence Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 1121

i dont think you heard me... troy is gone... just messin..

B. O. N. D. · Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 4:09 pm Post subject:

Hank · Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 4:10 pm Post subject:

Great move for the D-backs no matter what it cost. If they got the Mets to take most of the salary, that really helps the offseason options for Byrnes.

For Green, it is the chance to go to a team that will definitely be in the post season and maybe make the World Series. Although unlikely, I hope he does well there.

Hank · Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 4:11 pm Post subject:

Somewhere on a Mets board, even as we speak, Troy is probably creating a new screen name that is something like "ShawnGreenTotallySucks" ...

dirtygary · Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 4:12 pm Post subject:

Hairy Bean Bag · A-Ball Kid Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 13 Location: Phoenix

I hope the Mets get to the WS, Shawn has to fill in in LF in Game 7, then gets the game winning hit. That would be sweet.

Hank · Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 4:15 pm Post subject:

Poor Gonzo. Absent Green, there is really nobody else but Gonzo for everybody to pick on now...

Aaron · Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 4:16 pm Post subject:

Wow, I'm pumped. The amount of salary that the Mets pick up will be gravy.

Most exciting is that when we have 2007 lineup discussions we can forget about Green in the equation. Bring on the Quentin/Young/Hairston/Byrnes OF...

dirtygary · Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 4:18 pm Post subject:

I got a feeling we picked up between $5.5-$6.5mil.

This makes next year's projections quite a bit easier.
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matt · Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 4:20 pm Post subject:

dirtygary · Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 4:23 pm Post subject:

EStreetMan · September Call-Up Joined: 12 Aug 2006 Posts: 84

"I think for Shawn and everybody it’s a relief that it’s over," Arizona outfielder Luis Gonzalez said. "It’s been kind of lingering a little bit. I’m sure it weighed on him. He’s an established major league -nayer. It’s a good opportunity for him. He has a chance to be in the playoffs. I’m happy for him. I called him right after I got here and found out."

from az central

Now we can start lingering on what they do with Gonzo for next season..............

scott (DBingo)

Oden · Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 4:24 pm Post subject:

Sweet Jesus, it's true. If Green didn't hold out for an extension or anything before he'd waive his clause, he truly is a very stand up guy. Cannot say anything bad about Green the person.

qudjy1 · Veteran Presence Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 1121

Funny... i went over to the espn boards ...

A met fan posted on the Yankees board "Fear the Mets, as Shawn Green has arrived"

wow... just wow...

dirtygary · Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 4:25 pm Post subject:

dirtygary · Posted: Tue Aug 22, 2006 4:29 pm Post subject: