Freep: Nationals ask for 3 prospects
posted in trade rumors |Jon Paul Morosi reported that the Washington Nationals asked for Humberto Sanchez, Jair Jurrjens and possibly Brent Clevlen in exchange for Alfonso Soriano.
At least it’s nice to have something concrete as a starting point. Actually I thought any deal would involve either Sanchez/Jordan Tata or Sanchez/Jurrjens, so I’m not suprised. The Tigers are probably seeing if they can get more (Abreu) for less (Sanchez/Tata?)
From my standpoint, I don’t know if Sanchez has figured it out, as his numbers are certainly excellent this year but weren’t in years past. Or if this is a one-year bump. And then there’s the history of injuries. In any case, as dominant as he is I don’t see him as a staff ace. There’s a lot of dominant young guys, but they don’t all become aces. I would concede trading him. Jurrjens is probably a middle rotation guy. Clevlen, I’m just not big on.
More than just giving up prospects, the other thing that the front office is likely weighing is if Soriano gives the Tigers a better future than the prospects. It’s not just about losing two good prospects for a guy who might stay for one year. It’s deciding if Soriano puts the Tigers over the top, and if the increased excitement and ability to bring in more free agents by a World Series run is worth giving up the prospects.
Just something to think about. It’s just nice to have a little “real” trade talk.
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It is good to hear some concrete trade talk.
As a side note, I’m surprised not a single Tiger blog I follow (out of the 5) mentioned the Tigers finally gained the top position in Power Rankings on SI.com. Earlier in the season we would be giddy about this type of recognition. Are we starting to expect it?
I saw that. Didn’t want to make a special post about it though. With #1 rankings now in 4 of the 5 I follow I thought I might tack it on the end of something but not make a big deal that SI finally joined the rest of the baseball world.
Good point. We have had the best record in the majors for, what, 8 straight weeks now?
Somehow I’m betting ESPN will still find some lame excuse to keep Chicago at #1.