Author Topic: Scott to San Diego? (Read 5013 times)

MusicMan · « **on:** December 04, 2007, 02:33:07 pm »

So says Buster Olney in the latest ESPN blog update:

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• The Astros and Padres have talked about a trade that would send outfielder Luke Scott to San Diego. And it appeared the teams were moving toward a resolution.

Cnote · « **Reply #1 on:** December 04, 2007, 02:37:07 pm »

Any Ideas on who they would get for Scott?

MusicMan · « **Reply #2 on:** December 04, 2007, 02:37:34 pm »

I'll close my eyes and hope for Headley.

Ty in Tampa · « **Reply #3 on:** December 04, 2007, 02:40:06 pm »

Quote from: MusicMan on December 04, 2007, 02:37:34 pm

I'll close my eyes and hope for Headley.

That's Hed-dy!

Oh, wait...

JackAstro · « **Reply #4 on:** December 04, 2007, 02:42:18 pm »

Quote from: #1 Dallas Fan on December 04, 2007, 02:37:07 pm

Any Ideas on who they would get for Scott?

There's quite a bit of talent in that bullpen. No point in me taking a guess (I'd be wrong), but there are easily 4 guys who could help the Astros.

MusicMan · « **Reply #5 on:** December 04, 2007, 02:45:05 pm »

Do we have any extra "y"s that we could send for Cla Meredith to sweeten the deal?

dirty steve · « **Reply #6 on:** December 04, 2007, 02:45:30 pm »

Quote from: JackAstro on December 04, 2007, 02:42:18 pm

There's quite a bit of talent in that bullpen. No point in me taking a guess (I'd be wrong), but there are easily 4 guys who could help the Astros.

i was thinking the same thing and am looking at the pads bully now. names that come to mind are cla meredith or heath bell, but bell is the setup man for hoffman IIRC.

JimR · « **Reply #7 on:** December 04, 2007, 02:48:45 pm »

Definitely after a reliever?what will the pen be then? Are we in on any SP in trade talks?

JackAstro · « **Reply #8 on:** December 04, 2007, 02:53:12 pm »

Quote from: JimR on December 04, 2007, 02:48:45 pm

Definitely after a reliever?what will the pen be then? Are we in on any SP in trade talks?

[uninformed]I had thought SP originally, but the only one that seems to pair up with Scott at all in value is Germano, and that just doesn't sound right. Based on the exactly nothing that I know, I think they'll try to trade for one more RP, either to close or to set up Qualls.[/uninformed]

Arky Vaughan · « **Reply #9 on:** December 04, 2007, 03:01:59 pm »

Quote from: #1 Dallas Fan on December 04, 2007, 02:37:07 pm

Any Ideas on who they would get for Scott?

Ensberg/Lane

CarolinaStro · « **Reply #10 on:** December 04, 2007, 03:03:55 pm »

Quote from: Arky Vaughan on December 04, 2007, 03:01:59 pm

Ensberg/Lane

not funny.

mihoba · « **Reply #11 on:** December 04, 2007, 03:05:50 pm »

Clay Hensley maybe? He's a local boy.

dirty steve · « **Reply #12 on:** December 04, 2007, 03:14:53 pm »

Quote from: mihoba on December 04, 2007, 03:05:50 pm

Clay Hensley maybe? He's a local boy.

born in tomball but went to pearland HS. not sure if it matters, but he was popped for performance enhancers and suspended last year.

Limey · « **Reply #13 on:** December 04, 2007, 03:20:59 pm »

Quote from: Ty in Tampa on December 04, 2007, 02:40:06 pm

That's Hed-dy!

Oh, wait...

Don't worry! This is 1862. You can sue her!

Dobro · « **Reply #14 on:** December 04, 2007, 03:22:56 pm »

Quote from: CarolinaStro on December 04, 2007, 03:03:55 pm

not funny.

At all.

Arky Vaughan · « **Reply #15 on:** December 04, 2007, 03:25:59 pm »

Quote from: CarolinaStro on December 04, 2007, 03:03:55 pm

not funny.

Ensberg to third, Wigginton to second, Matsui to short, Lane to center, Bourn and Everett to Baltimore for Tejada to come off the bench.

Astroholic · « **Reply #16 on:** December 04, 2007, 03:26:34 pm »

Quote from: Arky Vaughan on December 04, 2007, 03:25:59 pm

Ensberg to third, Wigginton to second, Matsui to short, Lane to center, Bourn and Everett to Baltimore for Tejada to come off the bench.

Is that what the numbers tell you?

Arky Vaughan · « **Reply #17 on:** December 04, 2007, 03:27:11 pm »

Quote from: Astroholic on December 04, 2007, 03:26:34 pm

Is that what the numbers tell you?

Absolutely not.

Astroholic · « **Reply #18 on:** December 04, 2007, 03:27:56 pm »

Quote from: Arky Vaughan on December 04, 2007, 03:27:11 pm

Absolutely not.

Phhhhhheww!

OldBlevins · « **Reply #19 on:** December 04, 2007, 03:29:23 pm »

Quote from: Dobro on December 04, 2007, 03:22:56 pm

At all.

Actually, I thought it was hilarious. I even laughed out loud. It was a nervous laugh, though.

Froback · « **Reply #20 on:** December 04, 2007, 03:45:27 pm »

Houston did SO well in 2007 that San Diego, who lost the one-game play in to the playoffs in 07, said "I want me some of that!"

And has acquired Ensberg, Lane and now potentially Scott....

I guess it takes some people a bit longer to learn that ramming your head into a wall is going to hurt you more than the wall.

Colt 45 · « **Reply #21 on:** December 04, 2007, 04:45:38 pm »

See Purpura

londoncalling · « **Reply #22 on:** December 04, 2007, 09:35:12 pm »

MLB.com is stating that it would probably be a Padre prospect for Scott. They speculate that the Padres may make available catcher Nick Hundley, outfielder Will Venable or pitchers Josh Geer or Wade LeBlanc.

Geer is a Rice guy, so I'm sure Drayton has put Wade on notice. Not a bad thing (actually) as he went 16-6, 3.20, 102 K's, and 27 BB in 171 IP.

DVauthrin · « **Reply #23 on:** December 04, 2007, 09:40:47 pm »

I find it hard to believe the astros can't get a major league ready pitcher back for scott. Especially considering the corner OF market led by jenkins who isn't paid near the minimum like scott.

pravata · « **Reply #24 on:** December 04, 2007, 09:45:53 pm »

Quote from: DVauthrin on December 04, 2007, 09:40:47 pm

I find it hard to believe the astros can't get a major league ready pitcher back for scott. Especially considering the corner OF market led by jenkins who isn't paid near the minimum like scott.

By "find it hard to believe" do you mean that you don't understand why teams aren't offering more for Scott or that the Astros are unable to negotiate more?

DVauthrin · « **Reply #25 on:** December 04, 2007, 09:56:47 pm »

Quote from: pravata on December 04, 2007, 09:45:53 pm

By "find it hard to believe" do you mean that you don't understand why teams aren't offering more for Scott or that the Astros are unable to negotiate more?

Not the astros end at all. But if I was a club looking at paying geoff jenkins 7-8 mil a yr, i'd be more than interested in scott. Now perhaps clubs see him blocked and think they can get him cheap, or perhaps wade is looking for prospects in return(or maybe a combo of both), but you would think his cheap salary and the dearth of corner outfield talent in this market would net a player that could help them longterm and in 2008.

pravata · « **Reply #26 on:** December 04, 2007, 09:58:31 pm »

Quote from: DVauthrin on December 04, 2007, 09:56:47 pm

Not the astros end at all. But if I was a club looking at paying geoff jenkins 7-8 mil a yr, i'd be more than interested in scott. Now perhaps clubs see him blocked and think they can get him cheap, or perhaps wade is looking for prospects in return(or maybe a combo of both), but you would think his cheap salary and the dearth of corner outfield talent in this market would net a player that could help them longterm and in 2008.

I think his inconsistency, below average defense, and tendency to injury work against him.

Colt 45 · « **Reply #27 on:** December 04, 2007, 10:18:19 pm »

Amen p

DVauthrin · « **Reply #28 on:** December 04, 2007, 10:19:36 pm »

Quote from: pravata on December 04, 2007, 09:58:31 pm

I think his inconsistency, below average defense, and tendency to injury work against him.

All true and I never thought scott had a ton of value, but I figured the Astros might look at teams with some pitching depth at the major league level and get a buy low type starting pitcher candidate in return. An example would be cliff lee or jeremy sowers in cleveland(both had horrible years in 07 but have talent). But we will have to wait and see what transpires. A good prospect pitcher would not be a bad haul as well.

DVauthrin · « **Reply #29 on:** December 04, 2007, 10:23:25 pm »

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/7526956

dirty steve · « **Reply #30 on:** December 05, 2007, 07:00:51 pm »

Rays apparently close to a deal for a RF. Not sure if Scott would be an option, but thought i'd pass it along.
http://www.tboblogs.com/index.php/sports/comments/another-rays-deal-percolating/

Duke · « **Reply #31 on:** December 05, 2007, 08:55:49 pm »

Quote from: #1 Dallas Fan on December 04, 2007, 02:37:07 pm

Any Ideas on who they would get for Scott?

The chicken?