Diamondbacks Bullpen

wedge · AA Prospect Joined: 23 Aug 2006 Posts: 41

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2565280

TAP · Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 12:55 pm Post subject:

Uh... no thank you. Rolling Eyes

tmar · Veteran Presence Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 1185

I assume our history with tubbo can eliminate us as likely suitors. Hopefully the Dodgers trade away to get him. I'd love to see them lose a decent prospect or two for him only to watch him go on the DL a week later as San Diego overtakes them for the NL title.

moviegeekjn · Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 12:57 pm Post subject:

The Phillies are the only franchise stupid enough to consider Wells seriously

DesertKnight · Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 12:58 pm Post subject:

Wow. I didn't think Olney was that stupid. Wells-to-AZ makes no sense at all, nor would it make sense for most of those other teams. The only team that might give it a go is St. Louis, but they wouldn't give much for him.

McCray · Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 1:01 pm Post subject:

i don't get why boston would even trade him. they NEED pitching. so what if they lose him for nothing? their budget can absorb that. they NEED him now if they want even a chance. trading him concedes their season, and they're not in desperate need of budget relief.

no makey sense.
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wedge · AA Prospect Joined: 23 Aug 2006 Posts: 41

now buster olney is reporting that we did express some interest in him, but the padres and the cards are the frontrunners in the sweepstakes.

It looks like we might be in the clear, fellas.

moviegeekjn · Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 7:03 pm Post subject:

Wouldn't be shocked if Cards put in for the one month rental. They are almost certain to shut Mulder down... To continue to run him out there for beatings would be insanity; to get Wells smacks of desperation.

tmar · Veteran Presence Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 1185

Once the Card's get Wells there'll be Mulder to the D-Backs rumors.

moviegeekjn · Posted: Tue Aug 29, 2006 8:06 pm Post subject:

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qudjy1 · Veteran Presence Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 1123

Looks like pads the front runners - for thier no2 prospect kottaras

2. GEORGE KOTTARAS, c Born: May 16, 1983 B-T: L-R Ht: 6-0 Wt: 190
Drafted: Connors State (Okla.) JC, D/F 2002 (20th round) Signed by: Lane Decker

Background: After signing in May 2003 as a draft-and-follow for early fourth-round money ($375,000), Kottaras played a full season of pro ball for the first time in 2005. He played just 78 games in 2004 because he was a backup on the Greek Olympic team, going 3-for-12 in Athens.

Strengths:
Kottaras profiles as an offense-oriented catcher. He displays natural hitting instincts and commands the strike zone. He generates easy line-drive power with a quiet setup and fluid swing, projecting to hit 15-20 home runs annually. He’s athletic behind the plate and has plus arm strength.

Weaknesses:
Kottaras has a tendency to get pull-happy, and needs to focus simply on centering the ball and letting his strength work for him naturally. His arm plays only average because of a slow glove-hand exchange and a long release. He’s a bit small for a catcher, leaving some to wonder if he can handle the rigors of a full season.

The Future:
Kottaras’ bat separates him from the rest of San Diego’s catching prospects. He’ll begin 2006 back in Double-A and is on schedule to be the starter at the big league level by the end of 2007.

2005 Club (Class) AVG OBP SLG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS
Lake Elsinore (Hi A) .303 .390 .469 337 54 102 29 0 9 50 50 60 2 1
Mobile (AA) .287 .397 .416 101 16 29 7 0 2 15 19 23 0 0

moviegeekjn · Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 2:27 pm Post subject:

Pads may have him already... posted in another thread, but Wells HAS left the building (Fenway)

qudjy1 · Veteran Presence Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 1123

i missed it over there - my bad...

moviegeekjn · Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 4:48 pm Post subject:

Have Red Sox broadcast on. Just announced that Wells has been traded to Pads for player TBN

wedge · AA Prospect Joined: 23 Aug 2006 Posts: 41

ESPN.com is reporting that kotteras is the other half of the trade.

DesertKnight · Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 6:14 pm Post subject:

This is not a good trade for the Padres. They're only going to get a month out of the guy, and there's no way the Pads are going anywhere in the playoffs even if they get there. And giving up the guy who might have replaced Piazza in a couple of years for a one-month rental just doesn't seem particularly smart. Short-term thinking...

Edit: Forgot about Josh Bard. I guess they think they have enough depth at catcher. Still seems like too good of a prospect to give up for a broken-down rental.

Bob A · MLB Rookie Joined: 10 Aug 2006 Posts: 229 Location: Tucson

Am I to understand that the guy they traded for Wells was the number two prospect in their entire organization? And Wells is a free agent at the end of the year? And 42 years old to boot?

Joe Jr. wouldn't have even made THIS trade!

moviegeekjn · Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2006 6:31 pm Post subject:

Reeediculous deal for the Pads. Red Sox were asking for Wainwright or Chirs Duncan from the Cards, so they quickly backed out (besides, Wells had said that he'd retire if traded to them)