2011 MLB Season Thread

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Originally Posted by dustyanddaflames

I know that he said he is going to explore the trade market - but lets take a look at what 2nd basemen could be available via trade that would be worth parting with prospects/roster players and would be an upgrade over Hill/Johnson. Keep in mind, this is without knowing contract status, and minor league systems.

For sure unavailables - Pedroia, Cano, Phillips (possible I suppose is Cozart moves over to 2nd, but I don't know the Reds well enough to know who would fill ss), Weeks, Kinsler, Uggla (may be available, but doubtful), Utley.

Potential trade targets - Kendrick, Infante, Barney, Walker (tho I think he just re-signed in Pitt, but I really like this kid), Zobrist, Ellis (could be a potential target), Espinosa (has some serious pop in his bat and it awfully young too - needs to learn the strike zone), Gordon Beckham (could be a target, needs to bounce back to his 2009 season), Giavotella (pipe dream), Kipnis (pipe dream), Ackley (pipe dream), Altuve (doubtful for a rebuilding Astros), Freddy Sanchez in SF.

I just don't know if there is a deal that can be had with the latter 5 or 6, as these are rebuilding teams with budding superstars at 2nd base. Unfortunately I think the best option that is quite plausable is Mark Ellis out of Colorado - guy is a good stop gap for next year. This is all unless Anthopolous wants to trade some key pieces out of his farm system and get a high-ceiling prospect like Kipnis or Ackley (both of which are highly unlikey to move).

Only way AA trades a key piece from the farm system is if he obtains a #1 Starter.

I would think AA will either resign Johnson or trade for a mid tier 2nd Basemen.

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Sounds like Boston's next GM will Ben Cherington.

[Maritime Q-Scout]

The Texas Rangers return to the World Series!

Almost there boys, almost there

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How about Nelson Cruz?! 6 blasts in one series. Unreal.

[Maritime Q-Scout]

Cruz was a monster this series. However, he not only got it done offensively but defensively as well. He was just amazing!

It's hard to believe my team is in the World Series, let alone for the second year in a row.

It seems like just yesterday I was in Boston with Red Sox fans taunting me that the Angels were going to catch us and I responded saying "I know, their schedule is super easy the rest of the way!" (Ironic now eh?)

I'm not as excited as I thought I'd be, it's too surreal.

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lol at the Brewers relying on Marcum in an clincher. Given up 30 runs in his last 42 or so innings and all sorts of horrible.

Did they think because he was a former Jay, he was cut from the same cloth as Carpenter/Halladay? Its like any team relying on Timlin back in the day to close out games.

4-0 St. L in the first, and the bullpen is going.

[GirlySports]

haha now the Cardinals have action in the bullpen.

We could see 20 pitchers in this game!

[fundmark19]

Cards - Rangers WS. Should be a good one!

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Lets GO CARDS!

[OILFAN #81]

I don't care who wins as both teams are very deserving. I would like to see Hamilton get a ring though after all he has been through.

In other news:

Lester admitted to drinking beer in the clubhouse during games haha.

[Drake]

Boston wanted Matt Garza as compensation for Theo Epstein, but Chicago refused, according to major league sources.

http://espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/story...s-theo-epstein

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John Lackey to have Tommy John surgery, will miss 2012