Gammons on trades

[Dr. Robert]

The Tribe could really be left holding the bag if no one trades for Finley and Thome.

[Alex]

Or we can try and resurrect this season. We don't "have" to make any deal. Perhaps we can talk some other sucker into giving up an established player in exchange for a prospect or two that don't figure into our future plans.

Remember, if we remain in contention through September, higher fan revenue means a higher payroll.

[The Genius]

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Only if we get some new management, and soon.
With Manuel and Murray, this team is dead in the water, and sinking fast.

[Alex]

Which is it?

Is it that Murray and Manual are clueless, or that they have NO ONE who can get on the basepaths and bother the other team's pitcher? (basestealing threats do give the hitter an advantage.)

<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ June 24, 2002 11:13 AM: Message edited by: Alex ]</font>

[The Genius]

"There have been reports the Braves are pushing to get Jim Thome or Scott Rolen, but GM John Schuerholz continues to insist they don't have that kind of available revenues.
...
Anaheim is working hard to get a couple of relievers, a power lefty like Embree and a
right-hander who can provide some innings.
...
The Cardinals don't know if they can increase payroll, but most of all GM Walt Jocketty
would like one more quality starter, especially with Bud Smith's disappointing season. (this was written pre-Kile tragedy)
...
Cleveland may move Chuck Finley as soon as the right offer comes in. But GM Mark Shapiro
is not going to move Bartolo Colon unless he can rebuild his corner power positions, and that's unlikely.
...
"I don't hear of anyone willing to take on money," says Jocketty. "It's amazing. But as long as the strike looms, it's hard to think about taking on a potential free agent, then having them walk."
http://espn.go.com/gammons/s/2002/0622/1397935.html

<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ June 24, 2002 12:41 AM: Message edited by: The Genius ]</font>