Different perspective on the Lidge rumor...........

[Jose Cruz III]

Although it's more than likely speculation, this comes from ESPN's rumor mill.

www.espn.com


Starting over?
Apr 14 - Brad Lidge's days in Houston might be numbered. According to the Chicago Tribune, there reportedly have been trade talks between the Astros and Devil Rays.
Lidge fits the profile of high-end pitchers that Tampa Bay usually seeks. He's only 30 and could have a lot of good years ahead of him, possibly even as a starter.

Both the Astros and D-Rays appear to have plenty of movable parts. They also have an interesting connection, with former Houston GM Gerry Hunsicker working as a mentor for Tampa GM Andrew Friedman.

[JimR]

Although it's more than likely speculation, this comes from ESPN's rumor mill.

www.espn.com


Starting over?
Apr 14 - Brad Lidge's days in Houston might be numbered. According to the Chicago Tribune, there reportedly have been trade talks between the Astros and Devil Rays.
Lidge fits the profile of high-end pitchers that Tampa Bay usually seeks. He's only 30 and could have a lot of good years ahead of him, possibly even as a starter.

Both the Astros and D-Rays appear to have plenty of movable parts. They also have an interesting connection, with former Houston GM Gerry Hunsicker working as a mentor for Tampa GM Andrew Friedman.

that is not "new" or "different." i read that exact same report last week.

[pravata]

that is not "new" or "different." i read that exact same report last week.

It's the exact same information from the St Petersburg article.  See Link The only "new" article recently is from Tracy Ringolsby who says Lidge is a pawn in a power struggle between Purpura and Garner.  Ortiz is suggesting Ringolsby got this "information" from Justice.

[Bench]

Although it's more than likely speculation, this comes from ESPN's rumor mill.

www.espn.com


Starting over?
Apr 14 - Brad Lidge's days in Houston might be numbered. According to the Chicago Tribune, there reportedly have been trade talks between the Astros and Devil Rays.
Lidge fits the profile of high-end pitchers that Tampa Bay usually seeks. He's only 30 and could have a lot of good years ahead of him, possibly even as a starter.

Both the Astros and D-Rays appear to have plenty of movable parts. They also have an interesting connection, with former Houston GM Gerry Hunsicker working as a mentor for Tampa GM Andrew Friedman.

1) Like Jim said, it's neither new nor different; and 2) why bother linking to ESPN's home page and not the actual "story"?

[Noe]

It's the exact same information from the St Petersburg article.  The only "new" article recently is from Tracy Ringolsby who says Lidge is a pawn in a power struggle between Purpura and Garner.  Ortiz is suggesting Ringolsby got this "information" from Justice.

Wow, a GM/Manager fued!  Cool, haven't one of those here since the Hal Lanier days.   Oh wait... hmmmm.

[Jose Cruz III]

Tough crowd. I hadn't read the articles. I just saw prav's post from the chat that it probably wouldn't happen. That was the different perspective I was speaking of. Although I did mention it was probably speculation.

Also the reason I linked ESPN is because I knew it was subscription material that alot of people probably couldn't go to but had been told in the past to at least do a link when using premium material.

Sorry for the confusion guys.

[Bench]

Tough crowd. I hadn't read the articles. I just saw prav's post from the chat that it probably wouldn't happen. That was the different perspective I was speaking of. Although I did mention it was probably speculation.

Also the reason I linked ESPN is because I knew it was subscription material that alot of people probably couldn't go to but had been told in the past to at least do a link when using premium material.

Sorry for the confusion guys.

No problem. It just threw me off. I didn't see the story on the main page.

[pravata]

Tough crowd. ...

That's news?

[Jose Cruz III]

That's news?

I hadn't been here for a while until lately. I had forgotten how tough you all were. My senses are back though.

[JimR]

I hadn't been here for a while until lately. I had forgotten how tough you all were. My senses are back though.

that you did not run away screaming for Mommy is a tribute to you.

[pravata]

that you did not run away screaming for Mommy is a tribute to you.

Nor get whiny, good job.

[Jose Cruz III]

that you did not run away screaming for Mommy is a tribute to you.

Thats the nicest thing you ever said to me, Jim.

[JimR]

Thats the nicest thing you ever said to me, Jim.

you earned it, pal. let's get two.

[MRaup]

you earned it, pal. let's get two.

Just like every pitcher's conference I ever was involved in...

"Lets get two!"

[Noe]

Just like every pitcher's conference I ever was involved in...

"Lets get two!"

Even when there was already two outs.

[MRaup]

Even when there was already two outs.

ESPECIALLY when there were already 2 outs.

That during-the-game running conversation was one of the funniest baseball moments of my entire life. I still snicker just thinking about it.