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Jed Lowrie traded to A's (again)
« on: November 25, 2015, 10:17:37 am »
Per twitter people. No word on what Astros get.
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Re: Jed Lowrie traded to A's (again)
« Reply #1 on: November 25, 2015, 10:27:14 am »
i liked his play. hopes its good
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Re: Jed Lowrie traded to A's (again)
« Reply #2 on: November 25, 2015, 10:30:51 am »
Also per Twittersphere, LJ Hoes back to Baltimore for cash considerations.
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Re: Jed Lowrie traded to A's (again)
« Reply #3 on: November 25, 2015, 10:35:37 am »
Another trade or a free agent signing imminent?
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Re: Jed Lowrie traded to A's (again)
« Reply #4 on: November 25, 2015, 10:51:39 am »
Here's the return for Lowrie.  AA relief pitcher.   Seems solid, but not a threat to end up on the 40 man this year.
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Re: Jed Lowrie traded to A's (again)
« Reply #5 on: November 25, 2015, 11:08:02 am »
Sounds like the Astros kind of pitcher

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Re: Jed Lowrie traded to A's (again)
« Reply #6 on: November 25, 2015, 11:08:54 am »
Quote from: GreatBagwellsBeard on November 25, 2015, 10:51:39 am
Here's the return for Lowrie.  AA relief pitcher.   Seems solid, but not a threat to end up on the 40 man this year.

This is a large leap, but maybe a deal that brings Frazier as well as Chapman is in the works.
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Re: Jed Lowrie traded to A's (again)
« Reply #7 on: November 25, 2015, 11:54:37 am »
That would be a lot of prospects to give up for Frazier when improving the bullpen and rotation seem the priorities right now.
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Re: Jed Lowrie traded to A's (again)
« Reply #8 on: November 25, 2015, 12:05:17 pm »
Quote from: GreatBagwellsBeard on November 25, 2015, 10:51:39 am
Here's the return for Lowrie.  AA relief pitcher.   Seems solid, but not a threat to end up on the 40 man this year.
Less than the return last time (Carter, Stassi, Peacock) but maybe McKurry will rack up as many K's as Karter.
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Re: Jed Lowrie traded to A's (again)
« Reply #9 on: November 25, 2015, 12:05:34 pm »
Marwin/Valbuena 3rd base platoon? 
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Re: Jed Lowrie traded to A's (again)
« Reply #10 on: November 25, 2015, 01:05:24 pm »
Quote from: Navin R Johnson on November 25, 2015, 12:05:34 pm
Marwin/Valbuena 3rd base platoon?
Unless they bring another 3rd sacker I'd say that's the plan. First base needs to be more of a priority now though
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Re: Jed Lowrie traded to A's (again)
« Reply #11 on: November 25, 2015, 01:07:55 pm »
I liked Lowrie very much. Sad day for him and for me.
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Re: Jed Lowrie traded to A's (again)
« Reply #12 on: November 25, 2015, 01:26:22 pm »
Is White at 3rd not an option at all?
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Re: Jed Lowrie traded to A's (again)
« Reply #13 on: November 25, 2015, 01:28:11 pm »
Quote from: mrpink on November 25, 2015, 01:26:22 pm
Is White at 3rd not an option at all?
Both Duffy & White can play 3B, but especially in White's case the defense will be average or worse.  Both are better suited to 1B and White may be best suited to DH.
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Re: Jed Lowrie traded to A's (again)
« Reply #14 on: November 25, 2015, 01:29:40 pm »
Quote from: GreatBagwellsBeard on November 25, 2015, 10:51:39 am
Here's the return for Lowrie.  AA relief pitcher.   Seems solid, but not a threat to end up on the 40 man this year.

Looks like McCurry is already on the Astros Top 30 List (at #30).  White bumped up to #29 and Kyle Smith bounced off the list.
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Re: Jed Lowrie traded to A's (again)
« Reply #15 on: November 25, 2015, 01:30:58 pm »
Quote from: doyce7 on November 25, 2015, 01:05:24 pm
Unless they bring another 3rd sacker I'd say that's the plan. First base needs to be more of a priority now though
I really think they're counting on one of Reed or White stepping up there.

Honestly, I hate losing Lowrie for a piece that (likely) won't help in '16. I hope this is setting up another trade or a signing.
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Re: Jed Lowrie traded to A's (again)
« Reply #16 on: November 25, 2015, 01:35:02 pm »
Quote from: moriartp on November 25, 2015, 01:30:58 pm
I really think they're counting on one of Reed or White stepping up there.

Honestly, I hate losing Lowrie for a piece that (likely) won't help in '16. I hope this is setting up another trade or a signing.


Hoping the same thing.
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Re: Jed Lowrie traded to A's (again)
« Reply #17 on: November 25, 2015, 01:40:44 pm »
Quote from: moriartp on November 25, 2015, 01:30:58 pm
I really think they're counting on one of Reed or White stepping up there.

Honestly, I hate losing Lowrie for a piece that (likely) won't help in '16. I hope this is setting up another trade or a signing.
It did open up a spot on the 40-man, so something will happen in the next few days.
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Re: Jed Lowrie traded to A's (again)
« Reply #18 on: November 25, 2015, 01:44:07 pm »
well they got most of the puzzle in place last season home someone (management) doesnt knock all the pieces out of place
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Re: Jed Lowrie traded to A's (again)
« Reply #19 on: November 25, 2015, 02:19:24 pm »
More Lowrie on trade: "I signed the three-year deal here thinking I'd be here for those three years."
https://mobile.twitter.com/brianmctaggart/status/669555189909602304?p=v

"We acquired Jed to play," A's GM David Forst said. "Exactly where, we have some time to figure that out. He's too good an offensive player not to be in there somewhere."

Lowrie has expressed a desire to Forst and manager Bob Melvin to remain at one position. Whether that happens might depend on what other moves the A's make this offseason. Currently Marcus Semien is slotted at shortstop and Brett Lawrie is at third base.

"There's plenty of time for us to figure things out," Forst said. "He may end up getting to do that. The nice thing for us is he really can play all over the infield."
http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/14221826/jed-lowrie-traded-oakland-athletics-second-houston-astros
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Re: Jed Lowrie traded to A's (again)
« Reply #20 on: November 25, 2015, 02:45:20 pm »
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Re: Jed Lowrie traded to A's (again)
« Reply #21 on: November 25, 2015, 03:05:42 pm »
Quote from: moriartp on November 25, 2015, 01:30:58 pm
I really think they're counting on one of Reed or White stepping up there.

Honestly, I hate losing Lowrie for a piece that (likely) won't help in '16. I hope this is setting up another trade or a signing.
I don't think they make this deal without being close to making another.
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Re: Jed Lowrie traded to A's (again)
« Reply #22 on: November 25, 2015, 04:49:38 pm »
Not sure why folks think there is another shoe that has to drop here.  Jed really didn't have a position left on the team.  Also clears 7.5 million from the payroll which can be used elsewhere
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Re: Jed Lowrie traded to A's (again)
« Reply #23 on: November 25, 2015, 05:04:07 pm »
Quote from: pots on November 25, 2015, 04:49:38 pm
Not sure why folks think there is another shoe that has to drop here.  Jed really didn't have a position left on the team.  Also clears 7.5 million from the payroll which can be used elsewhere
Exactly. I assumed either Lowrie or Valbuena would be traded this winter. Considering how Lowrie's May-October went (and his injury history), I'm a little surprised the Astros were able to trade him without eating some cash.

The only future move I could see being related to this one at all is one that uses up Jed's vacated 40-man spot. Probably a reliever.
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Re: Jed Lowrie traded to A's (again)
« Reply #24 on: November 25, 2015, 05:43:27 pm »
I'm sorry to see Lowrie go, he was one of the best hitters on the club when healthy.
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Re: Jed Lowrie traded to A's (again)
« Reply #25 on: November 25, 2015, 08:08:23 pm »
Quote from: WVastro on November 25, 2015, 05:43:27 pm
I'm sorry to see Lowrie go, he was one of the best hitters on the club when healthy.

Yes, and his position was 3b.

Hope something else is coming.
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