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Would you give up Burke (and prospects) for Alfonso Soriano

Discussion in 'Houston Astros' started by Brando2101, Jul 17, 2006.

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Would you include Burke in a trade for Soriano?

  1. Yes

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  2. No

    45 vote(s)
    35.4%
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  1. Brando2101

    Brando2101 Member

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    Since Roger, Andy and Baggs are coming off the books next year Drayton is going to have a lot of extra money to throw around. Soriano pulls in around 10 million a year but I'm not exactly sure when he is a free agent. He would be more of a short term solution as opposed to Burke who you can keep at a modest rate for more than a few years.
     
    #1 Brando2101, Jul 17, 2006
  2. Rox Addict

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    SORIANO IS A STUD !!
     
    #2 Rox Addict, Jul 17, 2006
  3. Luckyazn

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    SORIANO


    for


    BURKE/BACKE !!!!!!
     
    #3 Luckyazn, Jul 17, 2006
  4. rikesh316

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    I would give anybody but Berkman and Oswalt for Soriano.
     
    #4 rikesh316, Jul 17, 2006
  5. Brando2101

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    and Clemens, Lidge, Pettitte and that Train that runs across the left field wall.
     
    #5 Brando2101, Jul 17, 2006
  6. The Real Shady

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    Soriano's a free agent at the end of the year and the only way I trade Burke for him is if he agrees to a contract with us beforehand.
     
    #6 The Real Shady, Jul 17, 2006
  7. Luckyazn

    Luckyazn Member

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    Taveras
    Soriano
    Berkman
    Huff
    Wilson
    Lamb
    Everett
    Asumus



    Biggio/Ensberg
     
    #7 Luckyazn, Jul 18, 2006
  8. Jackfruit

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    I would add Biggio to that list as well.
     
    #8 Jackfruit, Jul 18, 2006
  9. BigM

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    and i would take lidge off of it. why on earth would we hold him back for soriano....
     
    #9 BigM, Jul 18, 2006
  10. Little_Scott

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    Soriano is most likely a certainty to leave via free agency after the season, IMO. Why would we want to give up Burke? Everyone on this board has been raving about the guy, begging for him to have a chance. Of course, if Soriano was the final piece to a title, it would be well worth it...
     
    #10 Little_Scott, Jul 18, 2006
  11. Mr. Mooch

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    I was up in DC last week and was watching the local news when he was interviewed during the All-Star stuff. He expressed interest in signing a multi-year deal with the team, but it was probably just something (the "right" thing?) to say instead of saying no way.

    However with the new ownership in DC (they're having a promotional "grand re-opening" for the team this weekend), who knows what could happen.
     
    #11 Mr. Mooch, Jul 18, 2006
  12. DFW_Rockets_Fan

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    I voted yes, but with this same exclusion.
     
    #12 DFW_Rockets_Fan, Jul 18, 2006
  13. Austin70

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    I don't know if I could trade him, Ensberg yes. I see Burke as the next Craig Biggio, but it would be hard to pass up Soriano if we had him locked up on a long term deal.
     
    #13 Austin70, Jul 18, 2006
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  14. DaDakota

    DaDakota Balance wins
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    Only if he signed an extension before the deal.

    DD
     
    #14 DaDakota, Jul 18, 2006
  15. MadMax

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    exactly. no way, otherwise.
     
    #15 MadMax, Jul 18, 2006
  16. Buck Turgidson

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    And why would he take himself off the FA market?
     
    #16 Buck Turgidson, Jul 18, 2006
  17. MadMax

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    he wouldn't. that would be monumentally stupid.
     
    #17 MadMax, Jul 18, 2006
  18. NJRocket

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    If he was signed for the next 4 or 5 years....no question. Absolute no brainer.
     
    #18 NJRocket, Jul 18, 2006
  19. edwardc

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    I agree with you on this one the stros have been burned to many time by adding a player whos about to become a free agent.
     
    #19 edwardc, Jul 18, 2006
  20. Hakeem's Dream

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    Let me stress not just no but HELL NO!!!
     
    #20 Hakeem's Dream, Jul 18, 2006
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