Billy Beane has proven that he only makes trades when he robs the other team. Now, he is looking to deal Joe Blanton, and he is asking for a king's ransom once again.
For example, Beane has asked the Dodgers for Andy LaRoche, Andre Eithier and another prospect in return for Blanton. That's right - the #13 prospect in all of baseball, plus a 25 year old outfielder who already has an OPS+ of 108 through his first two seasons, plus another unnamed prospect. All for a guy who has given up more than 60 more hits than innings his last two seasons.
The Red Sox also may be interested, but it will cost them Jacoby Ellsbury and Jed Lowrie. No way the Sox, who refused to give up a similar package for Johan Santana, give that much up.
The Reds are considered the front-runners, but any guess who Beane will ask for in return? You have to believe it will cost the Reds one of their three top prospects - Jay Bruce (#1 prospect in all of baseball), Homer Bailey or Joey Votto.
Hide your wallet and turn on the security system, Billy Beane is on the prowl for his latest heist.
Monday, February 11, 2008
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No one deals with Billy Beane because he is so manipulative and so cunning. Those are great aspects for a GM to have (I'm an aspiring GM myself). But the packages he's asking for from LA aren't THAT bad. Just think, from the mets he wanted Carlos Gomez, Kevin Mulvey, and Phil Humer; 3/4 of the Johan deal, AND Aaron Heilman who's one of the best set-up relievers in the NL.
Also if it's not a bother, I posted a rundown of the 2008 AL Central at http://ultimatebaseball-cgouds.blogspot.com if you want to check it out.
*Spoiler Alert: BIG BOLD Prediction on the winner*
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