SF Giants wins 2nd World Series in 3 years, sweeps Detroit Tigers. Sandoval MVP.

Is there any doubt Mike Trout's the AL MVP at this point? With Hamilton having fallen off the map, and Cano cooling off considerably in the power department, he's first i WAR, OPS, OPS+ and stolen bases among position players with a .351/.408/.600 line. Take his defensive prowess into account, and I think we're easily looking at the best player in baseball.

Is there any doubt Mike Trout's the AL MVP at this point? With Hamilton having fallen off the map, and Cano cooling off considerably in the power department, he's first i WAR, OPS, OPS+ and stolen bases among position players with a .351/.408/.600 line. Take his defensive prowess into account, and I think we're easily looking at the best player in baseball.

Boston_Boyy

Apparently. the Braves just traded for Paul Maholm and Reed Johnson. Would be interesting to see who they gave up, I'll reserve judgement till after that is announced.Ring_of_fire

Like it better than giving up Delgado for Dempster. Vizcaino probably will be a great pitcher, but the Braves can't hold every pitching prospect they have. Who really knows what kind of pitcher Viz would be recovering from TJS? Strasburg and Hudson may have come back strong from the surgery, but it's still a question mark, I think.

[QUOTE="Boston_Boyy"]

Is there any doubt Mike Trout's the AL MVP at this point? With Hamilton having fallen off the map, and Cano cooling off considerably in the power department, he's first i WAR, OPS, OPS+ and stolen bases among position players with a .351/.408/.600 line. Take his defensive prowess into account, and I think we're easily looking at the best player in baseball.

TonyDanzaFan

Is there any doubt Mike Trout's the AL MVP at this point? With Hamilton having fallen off the map, and Cano cooling off considerably in the power department, he's first i WAR, OPS, OPS+ and stolen bases among position players with a .351/.408/.600 line. Take his defensive prowess into account, and I think we're easily looking at the best player in baseball.

Boston_Boyy

It appears more and more that Garza will be traded. Reds are interested but doubtful. Toronto has asked for medical records and to perform a physical exam..so take that for what you want. Rangers also looking. at him.

The injury isn't scaring a couple teams off. He'll only miss 6-7 days apparently Dempster and Soriano to the Dodgers is being talked about and gaining steam. Cubs would take all the money for Soriano I would think.

The Braves pickup of Maholm is a great one. His last 6 starts, he's allowed 5 ER and has a 1.00 ERA since June 29th, 2nd best in baseball to Zimmerman. And the Cubs got a solid return. Vizcaino is only 21 and good stuff. Has a chance to be pretty good, not great though. Injuries have derailed him.

Travis Snider has been traded.

For Brad Lincoln? Are you serious? I guess his stats are good but still..

EDIT: His stats away from PNC are bad and as a starter, they're even worse. Yippie....

I hope this is part of something more, somehow.

Another edit: Eric Thames traded to, to Seattle. Alright, NOW I feel that something else is coming. That's two OF's

[QUOTE="TonyDanzaFan"][QUOTE="Boston_Boyy"]

Is there any doubt Mike Trout's the AL MVP at this point? With Hamilton having fallen off the map, and Cano cooling off considerably in the power department, he's first i WAR, OPS, OPS+ and stolen bases among position players with a .351/.408/.600 line. Take his defensive prowess into account, and I think we're easily looking at the best player in baseball.

Boston_Boyy

So the Cubs finally gave up on Soto? That ROY season of his seems so long ago.

Victorino to the Dodgers. Giants counter with Pence (which isn't done just yet). DBacks apperenty up to something huge, and Garza/Justin Upton might be involved.

DBacks apperenty up to something huge, and Garza/Justin Upton might be involved.

JohnBean42

Cliff Lee?

[QUOTE="JohnBean42"]DBacks apperenty up to something huge, and Garza/Justin Upton might be involved.

Oleg_Huzwog

Cliff Lee?

And Upton won't be involved in any move for Garza. They want a big time starter though, and Garza seems like the only one. Texas and Toronto still very interested...saw his side session yesterday.

Dempster will accept a trade to the Yankees.

If the yankees don't give up a lot, then I would love the Dempster trade. And I don't see Upton getting traded, there just isn't enough time left. TonyDanzaFan

This has to be the most boring trade deadline in history. The only exciting deasl were Hanley Ramirez and Greinke.TonyDanzaFan

Seems like Dempster to Rangerswill happen

F Victorino!!! Oh wait.....welcome to the blue Flyiiin Hawaiiian!!! Glad we didn't give up anything legit for Dempster, Broxton to the Giants...you just know that he would have turned MAriano against his former team.X360PS3AMD05

I hope there are some trades in August.

Casey McGhee to the Yankees. Whoopee.:roll: I wish they had gotten Headley or a pitcher.

Casey McGhee to the Yankees. Whoopee. *roll*TonyDanzaFan

[QUOTE="TonyDanzaFan"]Casey McGhee to the Yankees. Whoopee. *roll*JohnBean42

[QUOTE="JohnBean42"][QUOTE="TonyDanzaFan"]Casey McGhee to the Yankees. Whoopee. *roll*TonyDanzaFan

[QUOTE="JohnBean42"][QUOTE="TonyDanzaFan"] Yeah lol, I mean, it's not bad, but I was just expecting more. I guess I've been spoiled. I just keep thinking back to 06 when they made a ton of moves (Abreu, Chacon etc). Plus, Qualls was gone anyway since Joba is coming back. Decent, just boring. Headley would've been badass. TonyDanzaFan

Oh, I don't think we make it either. Even if healthy, it was very difficult. So I wouldn't give up 2, 3 or 4 prospects for a guy like Johnson. And I would not go anywhere near Dempster or Greinke. I think we keep going with what we have (which is what we did, for now), and only made trades from a position of strength, to upgrade what needed upgrading. Not selling the farm for a chance at a 1 game playoff.

I wanted a guy like Garza cause he might be kind of cheap, or cheaper than a guy like Grienke or Lee, and he's under control, something Dempster isn't, and has pitched well in the AL East. Or Upton cause...well, who wouldn't want him? Expensive, but would make us a lot better for the future. I just hope Rogers puts money in and we can go out and sign a big name with the confidence that we can make noise next year, once healthy (except Drabek).

Hamilton/Upton-Rasmus-Bautista.....I can dream.

I expect a trade more than anything, especially for a starter...the offense looks set. Probably see Arencibia moved, cause d'Arneud is ready. And probably Escobar. Don't like any of the names on the FA market.

Being a Toronto sports fan is depressing :(

Don't understand why the Phillies traded Pence. Master_Live

Saving $$$ for what? They are a win now team. Pence is a good player now, we don't know what Brown is. If anything, Brown should take Victorino's spot. Rollins is dead, Utley is dead, Victorino is gone and Pence too. What the hell is going on in Philadelphia.

Saving $$$ for what? They are a win now team. Pence is a good player now, we don't know what Brown is. If anything, Brown should take Victorino's spot. Rollins is dead, Utley is dead, Victorino is gone and Pence too. What the hell is going on in Philadelphia.

Master_Live

Saving $$$ for what? They are a win now team. Pence is a good player now, we don't know what Brown is. If anything, Brown should take Victorino's spot. Rollins is dead, Utley is dead, Victorino is gone and Pence too. What the hell is going on in Philadelphia.

Master_Live

This has to be the most boring trade deadline in history. The only exciting deasl were Hanley Ramirez and Greinke.TonyDanzaFan

With the extra wildcard slot, I assume more teams believe they're in contention, thus creating a market with fewer sellers.

[QUOTE="TonyDanzaFan"]This has to be the most boring trade deadline in history. The only exciting deasl were Hanley Ramirez and Greinke.Oleg_Huzwog

With the extra wildcard slot, I assume more teams believe they're in contention, thus creating a market with fewer sellers.

I don't understand the Pence move, either. I get the Victorino trade, he's at the end of his prime, enters free agency this winter, and the Dodgers were desperate for a leadoff guy. But Pence? Pence is 29. He's still in his prime, and isn't eligible for free agency until 2014. Pence is exactly the sort of hitter you want to keep around to support the Halladay/Lee/Hamels combo that they apparently insist on maintaining.

On July 24th, they gave Hamels the second richest contract ever for a pitcher. That was them saying "we're in it to win it; we're going to make this thing work". On July 31st, they traded away arguably their best hitter. That was them saying "we give up; time to rebuild". How does a team make such a dramatic change in philosophy in only 7 days?

EDIT: and the Phillies gave up a LOT to land Pence in the first place - 4 prospects, 2 of whom have already earned invites to the All-Star Futures Game.

[QUOTE="Ring_of_fire"]Apparently. the Braves just traded for Paul Maholm and Reed Johnson. Would be interesting to see who they gave up, I'll reserve judgement till after that is announced.Ring_of_fire

Like it better than giving up Delgado for Dempster. Vizcaino probably will be a great pitcher, but the Braves can't hold every pitching prospect they have. Who really knows what kind of pitcher Viz would be recovering from TJS? Strasburg and Hudson may have come back strong from the surgery, but it's still a question mark, I think.

Oh, and Hanson is on the DL now.

Apperenty there was a trade discussed with the Mets and Marlins that would have been John Buck and Heath Bell for Jason Bay.

If there is still interest in a week or two, I wonder if that could happen this month. Don't see anyone claiming any of those players.

Apperenty there was a trade discussed with the Mets and Marlins that would have been John Buck and Heath Bell for Jason Bay.

If there is still interest in a week or two, I wonder if that could happen this month. Don't see anyone claiming any of those players.

JohnBean42

Jason Bay is awful, but it would at least get the Marlins out of Bell's contract and give us options to upgrade at catcher.

[QUOTE="Ring_of_fire"]

[QUOTE="Ring_of_fire"]Apparently. the Braves just traded for Paul Maholm and Reed Johnson. Would be interesting to see who they gave up, I'll reserve judgement till after that is announced.GamerForca

Like it better than giving up Delgado for Dempster. Vizcaino probably will be a great pitcher, but the Braves can't hold every pitching prospect they have. Who really knows what kind of pitcher Viz would be recovering from TJS? Strasburg and Hudson may have come back strong from the surgery, but it's still a question mark, I think.

Oh, and Hanson is on the DL now.

Random question just looking at the Braves roster, Fish I believe was a rule V draftee, but has been on the DL for the whole year. Would the player have to be on the majors next year?Ring_of_fire

[QUOTE="JohnBean42"]

Apperenty there was a trade discussed with the Mets and Marlins that would have been John Buck and Heath Bell for Jason Bay.

If there is still interest in a week or two, I wonder if that could happen this month. Don't see anyone claiming any of those players.

yokofox33

Jason Bay is awful, but it would at least get the Marlins out of Bell's contract and give us options to upgrade at catcher.

Funny, now that the Marlins are officially going nowhere Reyes starts to heat up. Master_Live

I guess he relishes being the best player on a suck ass team. Once Stanton gets back he'll go back to sidekick role and stink up the joint.

Still can't believe that comeback the Tigers pulled on Sunday. Good to see them picking things up FINALLY!!!

What's up with this guy? http://www.chadmoriyama.com/2012/08/gifcap-munenori-kawasaki-the-best-fake-stolen-base-attempt-and-running-backwards/ lolX360PS3AMD05

Everyone around here loves that guy! Here are some more highlights from the "Very Most Giffable Mariner".

We should get a new poll up. MVP, or Cy Young maybe.

We should get a new poll up. MVP, or Cy Young maybe.

Boston_Boyy

If the season ended today, both MVP awards are no-brainers. Trout and McCutchen. It wouldn't be a question of "will they win?"... it'd be a question of "will they win unanimously?"

CY will be closer. At this stage, I'm thinking Weaver and Dickey.

[QUOTE="Boston_Boyy"]

We should get a new poll up. MVP, or Cy Young maybe.

Oleg_Huzwog

If the season ended today, both MVP awards are no-brainers. Trout and McCutchen. It wouldn't be a question of "will they win?"... it'd be a question of "will they win unanimously?"

CY will be closer. At this stage, I'm thinking Weaver and Dickey.

It'd be kinda cool if Johnny Cueto could finish strong and take the NL CY. Of all the teams that were around in 1956 (the year they first started giving out the CY), Cincinnati is the only one remaining to have never won.