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Astros reportedly willing/expected to trade Pence

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  1. hoopstar

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    i'm a glutton for punishment, anyone know where I can watch the play again?
     
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  2. MadMax

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    If you find it, don't let me know.
     
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  3. juicystream

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    Well, BJ Upton does have that fantastic .228 BA. His OBP is equivalent to Pence's BA. I can't imagine why Pence would be more expensive.

    I'm stunned by the lack of talk concerning Bourn. Either the talks have been more secretive, or he is the most undervalued player in baseball right now.
     
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  4. MadMax

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    SI_JonHeyman Jon Heyman
    There's a sense out there that if #phillies sub domonic brown for singleton and include cosart they might land pence. #tradedeadline
     
    #224 MadMax, Jul 29, 2011
  5. MadMax

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    I heard yesterday the Nats were a bit more interested in Upton than Bourn because he was under team control for longer.
     
    #225 MadMax, Jul 29, 2011
  6. DoitDickau

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    Wow if that happens...
     
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    They are both entering their final year of arbitration next season.
     
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    Yes to singleton!
     
    #228 Pete Chilcutt, Jul 29, 2011
  9. MadMax

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    ok, then it was someone else. you're right..it was the someone else was preferred by the Nats as opposed to Upton and Bourn for that reason. I'm blanking on who, though...obviously.
     
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  10. Pete Chilcutt

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    http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/rumors/...s-progressing-toward-Pence-tra?urn=mlb-376325

     
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  11. MadMax

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    Ken_Rosenthal Ken Rosenthal
    Sources: #Reds on #Astros' Bourn as well as Pence. Bourn FA after '12, Pence after '13. Pence is #Phillies' to lose. #tradedeadline #MLB
     
    #231 MadMax, Jul 29, 2011
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    If the Reds want Bourn then it will take Daniel Corcino and Yasmani Grandal, anything less and I hold on to him.
     
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    I don't know anything about those guys, but my asking price on Bourn is extremely high. He has been the best player on this team. He is among the best, if not the best defensive player in baseball, the best base stealer, and been a premier lead-off man this season. Scott Boras is my primary reason for letting go of Bourn.
     
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    I'm told he definitely could save his job. RT @LEXthePEX: If Wade makes a killing and lowers payroll, does he keep his job or is it to late?

    richardjustice Richard Justice
    Power arms. Power bats. Defense. RT @sethmedvin: @richardjustice are we looking for pitching or position prospects?
     
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    Are the majority of Astros fans in favor of trading Pence?

    I've been reading through this thread and it seems like you guys are a mix between pro-trade and just seeing what the market has to offer. I guess the latter should be the way to go, regardless. Just curious.
     
    #235 baller4life315, Jul 29, 2011
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    Probably most in favor, but only if the return is good.
     
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    Ken_Rosenthal Ken Rosenthal
    Source: Span-Storen talks at critical point. #Twins unhappy with #Nationals offer. Nats worried about Span's concussion. #tradedeadline #MLB

    This MIGHT open up a door that seemed to be closed with getting Bourn to the Nats.
     
    #237 MadMax, Jul 29, 2011
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    Astros suck with Pence. They can suck without him(and those other guys). Trade who you can now.
     
    #238 J.R., Jul 29, 2011
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    As an Astros fan since 1972, this year, I am numb, whatever they do is ok with me.

    DD
     
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    Fair enough. Should be an interesting finish to trade season. I hear there's a lot of interest.
     
    #240 baller4life315, Jul 29, 2011
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