Chron: Trade options open on all fronts

Brando2101 · Jul 30, 2006

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/bb/4081766.html

The Texas Rangers have asked about acquiring Astros closer Brad Lidge, who might bring third baseman Hank Blalock in return.

Also, a top Baltimore Orioles scout was back at Minute Maid Park on Saturday watching the Astros, who remain in negotiations with the Orioles in hopes of acquiring All-Star shortstop Miguel Tejada.

There might not be a fit with the Orioles, but the Astros also remain in the hunt for Washington outfielder Alfonso Soriano.

Lidge, who pitched a perfect ninth inning Saturday to earn his 23rd save, might have collected his last save with the Astros. Lidge is 0-3 with a 5.62 ERA.

As of Tuesday, the Detroit Tigers had not asked the Astros about Lidge. But the Tigers, who also are looking for relief help, had a scout at Minute Maid Park on Saturday.

"I have a new philosophy," Astros general manager Tim Purpura said. "Until you have a deal, there's no such thing as close or far. You have a deal or don't have a deal."

Purpura is eager to make a deal, as long as it's the "right deal."

"It's still extremely strong," Purpura said of his desire to make a deal. "Again, you want to make the right deal. There are guys you can have as rentals, but the prices are way high."
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We'll see what happens. It would be sad to see Brad or Mo go for a Rental in a season where we are no where close to making it.

Kam · Jul 30, 2006

What the hell are the Tigers thinking?

You haven't won since the early 80s I think, and you're going to bring a gas can like Lidge in. You have something good going for you finally after losing 100 games every season.

But, maybe he could turn it around in Detroit.

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