TRADE TALKS

by JimBibbySweat on Apr 14, 2007 12:20 AM EDT

It's never to early to talk about trades, is it? I suggest the Pirates package Xavier Nady and Paul Maholm for a lefthanded contact hitter with extra-base power. The Pirates have been embarrassed by a slew of mediocre/washed-up/relief righthanded pitchers. It's time for Littlefield to cash in some of his pitching chips and bolster the offense.

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Panic move

This would be a panic move and is not really necessary. LaRoche will start hitting soon enough -- last year, LaRoche his .200 in April and in 2005, he hit .206, so his slow start this season cannot be unexpected or cause to make such a trade.

by c60 on Apr 15, 2007 3:49 PM EDT reply actions

LaRoche isn't going anywhere ...

though I wanted Casey Kotchman before any deal was made. I'm suggesting the team needs more than one lefthanded power threat.

by JimBibbySweat on Apr 15, 2007 9:39 PM EDT reply actions

Who are you going to get

For a mediocre corner outfielder and the dullest "gem" in our rotation? Matt Stairs?

by matskralc on Apr 15, 2007 11:10 PM EDT reply actions

Matt Stairs at negative thinkers

Now with that kind of attitude you're not going to get very far, bucco. It's like someone told you your favorite team has lost for 14 straight seasons or something.

by JimBibbySweat on Apr 16, 2007 9:54 AM EDT reply actions

how about sean casey again

he fits your description, and teams tend to take soft tossing leftys for him

by The New Guy on Apr 16, 2007 3:44 PM EDT reply actions

matskralc wasn't right with Stairs but he was

right with the Blue Jays. They are in desperate need of pitching. Package Maholm with Nady for Adam Lind. Perfect.

by JimBibbySweat on Apr 16, 2007 5:39 PM EDT reply actions

The Blue Jays are desperate,

not stupid.

by matskralc on Apr 19, 2007 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions

this discussion is idiotic

man, what a bunch of depressing bulls*t. blow up the team again! why bother letting them gel? trade everybody!!!

by porkypine on Apr 19, 2007 5:34 PM EDT reply actions

Opinions

What happened to voicing opinions in a respectful manner? I know blogs have more leeway than other mediums but sometimes things get out of hand around here. You (being the community) win. I'm done posting.

by JimBibbySweat on Apr 20, 2007 12:21 AM EDT reply actions

Jim...

Don't stop posting. I disagreed with your opinion a couple of times last year (and may have been too sarcastic in my comments as well) and I know 1st hand that a lot of new poster get frustrated with negativity on this site. I've come to realize that there are two types of Pirate fans: the optimist and the realists. I start out an optimist at the beginning every year too. This year I prevented myself from getting overly optimistic. The Bucs made a good deal for Laroche so it was easy to get sucked in but I tried to keep myself in a third category, realistic but hopeful. I'm hoping this is the year it all comes together but I'm realistic enough to know that even .500 is a tough goal. But man am I hoping. Anyway, the point is we're all Pirates fans and given the years of losing and the fact that we remain Pirate fans is worth something. So keep on posting because I like to hear everyone's opinion whether I agree or not. Long live the Bucs and their 25 Million operating profit!!

by Slick @ Bucs Dugout on Apr 20, 2007 9:30 PM EDT reply actions