Here are a couple Trade Rumors worthy Of Note...
MLB
White Sox GM Kenny Williams is making a stealth run at Roy Halladay.
"I definitely think Kenny is involved," said one AL executive. "Let's put it this way: I would be very surprised if he's not."
But the White Sox may not be able to add payroll due to a drop in attendance, and their farm system may not have the kind of talent the Blue Jays want in return. It's believed that infielder Gordon Beckham is off limits, and the Sox just sent first base prospect Brandon Allen to Arizona for reliever Tony Pena. A package centered around Aaron Poreda, Clayton Richard, Dayan Viciedo and Tyler Flowers probably isn't going to get it done. Don't forget, however, that the ever-aggressive Williams nearly acquired Jake Peavy in May.
Reports still indicate the Phillies' front office is split on whether to pursue the right-hander or stick with the current staff (including recently signed Pedro Martinez). And if the Jays stick to their guns and insist that any taker for Halladay also accepts outfielder Vernon Wells in the deal, the New York Yankees may be the only fit, says Newsday's Anthony Rieber. -espn.com
Not long after he was designated for assignment this morning, we learned that the Cubs, Cardinals and Mets have expressed interest in former Red Sox shortstop Julio Lugo. Whether a club acquires Lugo through trade or by signing him after he's released, Boston will be on the hook for just about every cent left on his contract. -mlbrumors.com
NBA
"The buzz out of the Las Vegas summer league is the Miami Heat has interest in trading for Utah Jazz forward Carlos Boozer and signing Los Angeles Lakers free agent Lamar Odom.
Multiple reports have the Heat trying to work a three-team trade, using the Memphis Grizzlies and their salary-cap room, to land Boozer.
The Bulls showed some interest in Boozer last week.
Heat president Pat Riley apparently is looking to add Boozer and Odom to keep guard Dwyane Wade, who has balked at signing a contract extension until the team adds some more star power.
The Heat reportedly has offered Odom a five-year, $34 million contract.
As for Boozer, the Heat reportedly would send forwards Udonis Haslem and Dorell Wright to Utah. The Jazz would then ship Wright and his $2.8 million salary to the Grizzlies and save itself approximately $5.6 million in salary and luxury-tax payments. Memphis also would probably get cash and draft picks.
Boozer's agent has been telling teams it will cost $14 million per season to sign Boozer to a contract extension.
That, among other things, has lessened the Bulls' interest in Boozer, who has one year left on his Jazz contract worth $12.7 million.
The Jazz has told Boozer he will be traded." - Chicago Sun Times
MLB
Not long after he was designated for assignment this morning, we learned that the Cubs, Cardinals and Mets have expressed interest in former Red Sox shortstop Julio Lugo. Whether a club acquires Lugo through trade or by signing him after he's released, Boston will be on the hook for just about every cent left on his contract. -mlbrumors.com
NHL
Sources say itis becoming apparent that Phil Kessel is not long for Boston..I am told that four teams are seriously working up deals and apparently one is so good that even GM Peter Chiarelli has shifted his stance from Kessel is staying a Bruin to my personal favorite, "I don't comment on rumors." - Hockeybuzz.com
Saturday, July 18, 2009
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I'm of the opinion that the White Sox would be better served NOT to get involved in the Halladay sweepstakes. As you wrote about the prospective package involving Richard, Poreda, Flowers, etc, would probably not be enough for Toronto to bite. The money issue is arbitrary really. I know the White Sox are playing the "attendance is down" card, but attendance is down for all of MLB teams in 2009. Plus Peavey would have been WAY more of a financial commitment than Halladay is, and they were willing to do that deal. They have the money if they want to spend it, I just don't think they really want to, and I agree with that line of thought in this situation.
ReplyDeleteBut if you can get a stud like Halliday it would be amazing, but the problem is Toronto said they won't let any team discuss an extension, so you could give up the farm and only get him for next year, might not be worth it as you said.
ReplyDeleteIt would be absolutely amazing but for those reasons you said, PLUS I believe Toronto wants whoever trades for him to take Vernon Wells and/or Alex Rios off their hands too. I'm not sure how realistic that demand is you know?
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