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Miguel Cabrera

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Fegwu, Jun 27, 2006.

  1. London'sBurning

    London'sBurning Contributing Member

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    As much as we need another bat, I'm more concerned about fixing our bullpen right now. I don't know who is available that would be worth picking up, but it seems like the moment our starters leave the game, we're almost admitting defeat. I have faith our bats will get hot after the allstar break, because that's been the trend the past couple of years. But the thing that was so consistent the past two years was our bullpen. With the exception of pitchers like Mike Gallo, it felt like no matter who we tossed out from pen, we'd get another scoreless inning. But this year, I don't feel that way about anybody.
     
  2. Buck Turgidson

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    But you're not smart enough to answer the actual question I was asking! ;)
     
  3. Master Baiter

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    I never said I was that smart!

    Honestly at this point I just hope we do something.
     
  4. Buck Turgidson

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    They're working on it. Only problem is there's about 8 or so other teams looking for the exact same things the Stros are. Seller's market right now, hopefully that changes.
     
  5. dream34shake

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    To get Miguel Cabrera we would basically have to completely deplete our farm system. There is no person in the MLB that is worth depleting all of your farm system. He is only 23 YEARS OLD, so he hasn't even hit his prime yet. The Marlins probably have a very high asking price. And anyways I don't think the Marlins will trade him anyways because they are doing very well right now considering the low expectations they had with the youngest team in baseball.
     
  6. bigtexxx

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    Buck - again, this is a three for one deal, but the first trade that came to my mind was when we sent Glen Davis to Baltimore in exchange for some clowns named Steve Finley, Pete Harnisch and Curt Shilling. Glen Davis wasn't a 23 year old superstar like Cabrera is now, at the time, though.
     
  7. DaDakota

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    Lidge and Burke.

    DD
     
  8. Major

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    If the Marlins are going to trade him, they'd want someone they don't have to pay for several more years - Lidge doesn't qualify as he'll be getting a raise before Cabrera.

    The Marlins tend to trade players that are about to get a big raise - I'm not sure Cabrera qualifies for another year or two (same with Willis).
     
  9. TMac#1

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    I'd give up anybody except : Oswalt, Pettite, Clemens, Burke, Berkman maybe Lidge and Backe. I'd think that FLA would hve to ask for Burke, which would be tough to let him go. I also think you'd have to give up one of Troy Patton, Jason Hirsch, Hunter Pence or maybe Bucholz or Nieve.

    Lane
    Everett
    Taveras
    Patton

    I would do that.
     
  10. thacabbage

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    This must be a joke, right?
     
  11. The Real Shady

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    It would take Nieve, Hirsh, and Burke.

    I wouldn't do it either.
     
  12. DaDakota

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    I would consider that.

    DD
     
  13. Burzmali

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    Your attitude with the Astros reminds me of a petulant five year old.

    Short-sighted much?
     
  14. Master Baiter

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    I would too. We are talking one of the best players in baseball.
     
  15. Hakeem's Dream

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    I wouldn't give up Burke for the world. He's a diamond in the rough so to speak.
     
  16. Gay4Battier

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    bagpipes and biggio for cabrera sounds good
     
  17. Creepy Crawl

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    Exactly ! The kid is my new favorite Astro . I purchased his jersey about a month back .
     
  18. BMoney

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    The youth, versatility and contract make Cabrera really, really enticing. The Marlins are going to want a boatload and he may be worth it. I just don't think we can match offers that the Angels and Dodgers can potentially make.

    I think the Astros should look for bats on the bottom feeders of the league. David DeJesus of the Royals is a player that would be attractive and not cost a king's ransom (although, this might be a pipe dream, too...he's young, cheap and talented). Another player in the same mold who could be had is David Dellucci of the Phillies.

    If I were Tim Purpura I would focus on getting the bullpen some help and hope Jason Lane, Brad Ausmus and Morgan Ensberg rediscover their form at the plate.
     
  19. Puedlfor

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    Bartolo Colon for Brandon Phillips, Grady Sizemore and Cliff Lee(with Lee Stevens). The only one off the top of my head.

    Did any of the Marlins other firesale trades ever get up that level? They moved a ton of good talent.
     
  20. arkoe

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    I'd take Rocco Baldelli from Tampa Bay.
     

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