posted on Monday, July 30, 2007 1:48 PM
by
MattTheRock
Tex to the Braves, Dye to do something
Looks like we are finally starting to see some big action on the trading front, as numerous sources are reporting that
Mark Teixeira to the Braves is all but complete. The Rangers will be receiving stud prospect Jarrod Saltamacchia, A-ball shortstop Elvis Andrus, and two pitching prospects for Teixeira and bullpen lefty Ron Mahay.
Just in time for the Rockies to get into town. Fantastic.
Now the fun begins, as all of the teams who missed out on Tex now have to move to find other options. Jermaine Dye has now come back into the thoughts of many suitors as their solutions to their power shortage. Of course, no one seems to know for sure what exactly is going on yet...
Option #1: For those who saw Baseball Tonight yesterday, Peter Gammons took a minute to wax poetic about Dye possibly being moved to the Red Sox. Since conflicting reports are the norm at this time of year, it's hard to say what will come of those negotations. Although if anyone knows the Red Sox's minds, it's probably Gammons.
To add a little more smoke here, here's Gordon Edes of the Boston Globe:
While Foxsports.com is reporting that the Braves and Rangers have a deal in place for Mark Teixeira, a major league source said a short time ago that chances were "pretty good" that the Red Sox would complete a deal with the Chicago White Sox for outfielder Jermaine Dye. In exchange for Dye, the White Sox would get Wily Mo Pena and one of either minor league pitcher Justin Masterson or Sox reliever Manny Delcarmen.
Option #2: The Angels seem to be determined to make some sort of deal to add power, and if last week's rumor about their interest in Paul Konerko is any indication, they like what the Sox have to offer. It looks like they've moved on to inquiring about Dye to bolster their lineup. Seems to be more smoke then fire here, as the Angels outfield situation is just as crowded as the Red Sox's.
Option #3: Then again, Rosenthal also has reported that the White Sox are now considering a
contract extension for Dye, so who knows exactly what's going on here. Regardless, Dye is doing nothing but raising his trade value with his recent power binge.
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Rosenthal also mentions that the asking price for Jon Garland seems to have
scared off the Mets. That only leaves around five other teams inquiring about him, although you can probably scratch the Braves off the list now that they have landed Mark Teixeira.