Olney: Padres and Yankees interested in Loretta

[homer]

ESPN Insider bullshit that I don't pay for, but was linked from mlbtraderumors.com

No details about what would come back in return.

[Fredia]

ESPN Insider bullshit that I don't pay for, but was linked from mlbtraderumors.com

No details about what would come back in return.

you mean we would expect the yankees to give the astros something in retruen. are you sure they know this?

[Reuben]

ESPN Insider bullshit that I don't pay for, but was linked from mlbtraderumors.com

No details about what would come back in return.

I'm sure Scott Linebrink would be involved somehow, that guy's like the West Coast Lastings Milledge.

[Duman]

ESPN Insider bullshit that I don't pay for, but was linked from mlbtraderumors.com

No details about what would come back in return.

Here is what it said:

Loretta fits a different category. The veteran, hitting .302 with a 383 on-base percentage, has a one-year deal, and the Astros can capitalize on his trade value now -- for the Padres, there's a chance he would supplant Marcus Giles, who was just benched, as the second baseman, and for the Yankees, he could fill in at multiple positions, perhaps serving as an offensive upgrade over Miguel Cairo.

No word on what we would get back outside of Tim P saying any deal has to help us now and later.

[Jacksonian]

Here is what it said:
No word on what we would get back outside of Tim P saying any deal has to help us now and later.

If Purp could get Chase Headley for Loretta from the Pads....

[Uncle Charlie]

If Purp could get Chase Headley for Loretta from the Pads....

That would be fantastic.  I was hoping he would fall to us in the 2nd round in 2005, but just didn't quite make it.  With Kevin K supposedly the 3B of the future, I would think Headley is available.  But he may be a bigger bargining chip than Lorretta may be able to pry away.

[Limey]

If Purp could get Chase Headley for Loretta from the Pads....

That's Heady!  No, wait...

[David in Jackson]

I'm sure Scott Linebrink would be involved somehow, that guy's like the West Coast Lastings Milledge.

Linebrink is a proven quality major leaguer.  Milledge is all NY hype at this point.

[BudGirl]

Linebrink is a proven quality major leaguer.  Milledge is all NY hype at this point.

Linebrink is also a Bobcat.  :-)

[mrpink]

Linebrink is also a Bobcat.  :-)

Eat 'em up CATS!

[Taras Bulba]

Linebrink is also a Bobcat.  :-)

Cy-Fair was my high school's rival back in the olden days.  Wouldn't it be ironic if a trade between S.D. and Houston included Linebrink and Ensberg, both apparently good friends?

[Andyzipp]

Cy-Fair was my high school's rival back in the olden days.  Wouldn't it be ironic if a trade between S.D. and Houston included Linebrink and Ensberg, both apparently good friends?

It would be coincidental...not sure if Ensberg being traded for Linebrink would be considered the opposite of what one would expect.  Unless your name is Alanis...if so, carry on.

[MusicMan]

I expect to have to trade value for value.

If we traded Ensberg for Linebrink, we would be trading nothing for value.

Would that be ironic?  Or would the fact that the player the Astros released is the one representing "value" be ironic?

[Andyzipp]

I expect to have to trade value for value.

If we traded Ensberg for Linebrink, we would be trading nothing for value.

Would that be ironic?  Or would the fact that the player the Astros released is the one representing "value" be ironic?

A player who could help out as roster filler at AA would be ironic when trading for Ensberg at this point.

[Curly]

Eat 'em up CATS!

Eat 'em up CATS!

He was a Concordia Tornado first.  Go 'nads!  :-)

[subnuclear]

Cy-Fair was my high school's rival back in the olden days.  Wouldn't it be ironic if a trade between S.D. and Houston included Linebrink and Ensberg, both apparently good friends?

I thought the same thing, but I think she meant SW State Bobcats since Linebrink went to HS in Austin.   

[BudGirl]

I thought the same thing, but I think she meant SW State Bobcats since Linebrink went to HS in Austin.  

she did

[ybbodeus]

That's Heady!  No, wait...

Now somebody's gonna have to go back and get a shitload a' dimes!

[matadorph]

I thought the same thing, but I think she meant SW State Bobcats since Linebrink went to HS in Austin.   

They're the Texas State Bobcats now.

[Andyzipp]

They're the Texas State Bobcats now.

I thought Texas State was the Armadillos.

[Jacksonian]

I thought Texas State was the Armadillos.

Mmmmm, Kathy Ireland.

[tophfar]

Go 'nads!  :-)

im not sure this word means what you think it means.

[Curly]

im not sure this word means what you think it means.

Understand it...hell, we coined it.  Much smoother across the pallet than Go Stags...which the mascot was when it was Concordia Lutheran College, not to mention the irony of going from nothing in the equipment bag to a fully stocked one.

Wait a sec here, did I just mention the pallet and male genetalia in the same statement?  My apologies.

[Curly]

Mmmmm, Kathy Ireland.

Sorry, guess it's NSFW here "provocative attire".  I'll assume she's wearing the same stuff I always picture her in.

[guitarcec]

im not sure this word means what you think it means.

inconceivable!

[Jacksonian]

Sorry, guess it's NSFW here "provocative attire".  I'll assume she's wearing the same stuff I always picture her in.

Sparkly bikini, hands on knees partially bent over, water spray in the air, and her "you wish you could do me" look.

[Curly]

Sparkly bikini, hands on knees partially bent over, water spray in the air, and her "you wish you could do me" look.

THAT'S THE ONE!!!

[austro]

Sorry, guess it's NSFW here "provocative attire".  I'll assume she's wearing the same stuff I always picture her in.

Wait a minute: this picture is in your mind's eye, and she has clothes on? You're sick.

[David in Jackson]

Not to change the subject, but I'd be willing to deal Loretta.

[Curly]

Wait a minute: this picture is in your mind's eye, and she has clothes on? You're sick.

As I stated, I'm at work.  From 8-5 M-F she's in a habit.

[JackAstro]

Not to change the subject, but I'd be willing to deal Loretta.

I'll give you a nerf dart gun and 2 strawberry pop-tarts for him. Those are the only things of real value currently on my desk that I can part with, but I'll sweeten the offer if you can wait until I get home.

PS - Does he do yardwork?

[jaklewein]

Not to change the subject, but I'd be willing to deal Loretta.

This should help his value:  http://blog.washingtonpost.com/nationalsjournal/2007/07/belliard_signs_with_nats.html

[Kent's Moustache]

I'll give you a nerf dart gun and 2 strawberry pop-tarts for him. Those are the only things of real value currently on my desk that I can part with, but I'll sweeten the offer if you can wait until I get home.

PS - Does he do yardwork?

Frosted or regular?

[MusicMan]

Frosted or regular?

They still sell non-frosted?

[Andyzipp]

They still sell non-frosted?

Absolutely.  Those are the "healthy" ones.

Also, they sell pop-tarts in stick form.  Which are more portable.  Which is good, because I know I felt burdened and strained when I had to carry around a full sized pop tart.

[JackAstro]

Frosted or regular?

Either, actually. I like having options. Why, do you also have a Loretta that you'd be willing to deal?