Somebody with ESPN Insider access

Start posting the fucking trade rumors already.

 

Dave Parker from Pittsburg to Cinncinnati for Dave Concepcione

 

Well damn. I guess no one is safe. They'll prolly trade Pops next.

 

Looking for anything more specific than these?

Bill Mueller
Red Sox
Twins?

Randa paves way for Mueller
Jul 23 - The Padres' acquisition of Joe Randa on Saturday might increase the Twins' interest in Mueller, a low-salary veteran who is solid defensively and would be an impact hitter at the Metrodome, Peter Gammons reports. Minnesota preferred Mueller to Randa, anyway. J.C. Romero has been the name discussed in the potential swap. According to the Boston Globe, the Twins also are considering Kevin Youkilis, and the deal could be expanded to include a Minnesota starting pitcher.

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J.C. Romero
Twins
Red Sox?

Romero headed to Boston?
Jul 23 - The Padres' acquisition of Joe Randa on Saturday might increase the Twins' interest in Boston third baseman Bill Mueller, Peter Gammons reports. Romero has been the name discussed in the potential swap. According to the St. Paul Pioneer Press, a possible deal would involve the Red Sox sending Mueller and first baseman Kevin Millar to the Twins for Romero and starting pitcher Joe Mays.

"If that's true and they're going to trade me, then you've got to move on," Romero told the newspaper. "Hopefully I can stay here. But if they trade me, I'm still going to be the same J.C."
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A.J. Burnett
Marlins
Orioles
Tigers?
Red Sox?
Padres?
Blue Jays?
Angels?
Dodgers?
White Sox?

Burnett still stuck in Florida
Jul 23 - If Phil Nevin agrees to be traded to the Orioles, the Marlins will have to find another destination for Burnett, Peter Gammons reports. Florida insists on attaching Mike Lowell to a deal for their coveted right-hander, but the Orioles would no longer consider taking Lowell's salary.

The Marlins will likely shift their attention to proposed deal with the White Sox (Jose Contreras, Brandon McCarthy)and Red Sox (Bronson Arroyo and pitching prospect Anibel Sanchez, who threw a 1-hitter in his third Double-A start).

ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney reports that the Marlins-White Sox deal and could expand to include Damaso Marte going to Florida, with Chicago getting another player in return. Team officials were working on a three-way deal involving the Red Sox and Twins. In that scenario, the Marlins would receive pitchers Bronson Arroyo and Joe Mays. Bill Mueller and prospects would go to the Twins, and the Red Sox would get Lowell, Burnett and J.C. Romero. But that deal looks like it is dead because the Sox aren't keen on taking Lowell, and the Marlins aren't crazy about Mays. If or when the Marlins determine they've exhausted all their possibilities of moving Lowell with Burnett, any number of teams will re-enter the hunt. The Red Sox, White Sox, Orioles, Tigers and Blue Jays all are willing to deal for Burnett. Unlike some of the aforementioned clubs, the Red Sox are willing to take Burnett without signing him to an extension. Burnett is eligible for free agency after this season.
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Mike Lowell
Marlins
Yankees?
Red Sox?
White Sox?
Orioles?

Nevin may close door on Lowell
Jul 23 - If Phil Nevin agrees to be traded to the Orioles, the Marlins, who are looking to include Lowell in any deal involving A.J. Burnett, will have to find a taker for the 3B, or return to the possibilities of the White Sox (Jose Contreras, Brandon McCarthy) and Red Sox (Bronson Arroyo and pitching prospect Anibel Sanchez, who threw a 1-hitter in his third Double-A start), Peter Gammons reports. The Marlins continue to insist that any deal involving Burnett also must include Lowell, whose large contract and poor offensive numbers this season have combined to subdue interest. Lowell is owed close to $21 million for the balance of his contract -- roughly $3 million for this season and $9 million in each of the next two years. The Red Sox and Yankees have been mentioned as possible trade partners. If the Red Sox become involved, it's likely pitcher Bronson Arroyo and prospects would have to be included. Yankees pitchers Carl Pavano and Felix Rodriguez also have been mentioned as possible trade targets for Florida.

 

Thanks Brain.

 

Mike Lowell
Marlins

Yankees?
Red Sox?
White Sox?
Orioles?

Any takers?
Jul 24 - The Marlins are looking to include Lowell in any deal involving A.J. Burnett, and may return to the possibilities of the White Sox (Jose Contreras, Brandon McCarthy) and Red Sox (Bronson Arroyo and pitching prospect Anibel Sanchez, who threw a one-hitter in his third Double-A start), Peter Gammons reports. The Marlins continue to insist that any deal involving Burnett also must include Lowell, whose large contract and poor offensive numbers this season have combined to subdue interest. Lowell is owed close to $21 million for the balance of his contract -- roughly $3 million for this season and $9 million in each of the next two years.

The Red Sox and Yankees have been mentioned as possible trade partners. If the Red Sox become involved, it's likely pitcher Bronson Arroyo and prospects would have to be included. Yankees pitchers Carl Pavano and Felix Rodriguez also have been mentioned as possible trade targets for Florida.

 

A.J. Burnett
Marlins

Red Sox
White Sox

Will A.J. stay or go?
Jul 25 - With A.J. Burnett producing another dominant start and the Marlins playing better baseball, they are weighing whether or not to trade Burnett by Sunday's deadline, Peter Gammons reports.

"We don't have to trade A.J. If we can make ourselves better in 2005 and for the future, we'll listen," said Marlins GM Larry Beinfest.

The White Sox and the Red Sox appear to be the two top suitors for Burnett. The White Sox would reportedly be willing to part with reliever Damaso Marte and rookie Brandon McCarthy, while the Red Sox are dangling Bronson Arroyo, with the possibility they could also include hot prospect Anibal Sanchez, Gammons reports. Jayson Stark reports that the Marlins may not be ready to jump at a White Sox package headed by McCarthy because they wouldn't get an established starter. The White Sox would either have to include Jose Contrerars in the deal or make another deal for another starting pitcher.
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Alfonso Soriano
Rangers

Mets?

Back to New York?
Jul 25 - According to Jayson Stark, the Rangers have tried dangling Soriano as trade bait, and several teams were attracted, especially the Mets. but Stark says not to expect that deal to go down.

Clubs that spoke with the Mets and Rangers over the weekend say the Rangers are asking for the Mets' best hitting prospect, Lastings Milledge, in addition to three other players, including one of the Mets' outfielders (likely Mike Cameron).

Three different teams that checked in with the Rangers came away believing GM John Hart wasn't serious about trading Soriano
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Ken Griffey Jr.
Reds

Yankees?
White Sox?

Junior partner?
Jul 25 - Griffey's name continues to come up in trade rumors, but he most likely has no chance of being traded, reports Jayson Stark.

Harold Reynolds, speculated Sunday that Griffey would be a fit with the Yankees, Mets or Astros. But the three teams don't appears to be interested.

To make any deal possible, the Reds would have to eat a lot of Junior's salary. He makes a base of $12.5 million through 2008 with $6.5 million more a year in deferred money, with no interest until the contract expires after the 2008 season. Then he makes $6.5 million a year through 2025 at 4 percent compound interest.
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Eric Byrnes
Rockies

Rangers?
Cubs?
Yankees?

Byrnes still hot
Jul 25 - Peter Gammons reports that the Cubs, Rangers and Yankees are among the teams dabbling on Eric Byrnes.

But Rockies GM Dan O'Dowd has said he didn't acquire Byrnes in order to trade him again. And his asking price has apparently dissuaded the Astros and the Cardinals, Jayson Stark reported.

"I would have to be overwhelmed to even consider doing anything," O'Dowd told the Denver Post. "Eric fits in well with what we are trying to do."

 

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