Aberdeen IronBirds move from cold Mt. Sinai, New York.
The IronBirds have made some immediate changes after complaints about team chemistry and payroll. Since moving, the Birds have made the following trades:
SS Stephen Drew sent to Vero Beach for 2B Martin Prado.
While trading a good defensive shortstop is always difficult we feel that 2B Martin Prado will strive in his new home and produce a similar season but a couple hundred more AB's. While we were disappointed in the "2" range, we expect that will improve in the future.
3B David Wright and their 4th round pick sent to Reno for CF Curtis Granderson and Mike Lowell.
Another difficult trade for Aberdeen's management but adding a great CF to an already good OF was an important tool for our off-season. With an OF that now consists of Adam Jones, Curtis Granderson, Shin-Soo Choo and against lefties, Chris Young.
SP Josh Beckett and CL Ryan Franklin for LAS 1st round and RHP Jason Frasor.
We are very, very excited to have received this first round pick and express disappoint to see Beckett leaving the franchise but should do well for LAS along with Ryan Franklin. This leaves Fernando Rodney as the teams closer and could place Frasor into a set up role.
CL Joe Nathan and 8th round pick sent to Cleveland for CLE 1st round pick and Hideki Okajima.
It was not easy dealing arguably the best closer in baseball, but with an excess and several needs, we felt it in the best interest of the team. This trade now gives the Birds the 3rd, 4th and 5th pick of the draft. In what is expected to be a deep draft, we are quite excited about the possibilities.
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We are often asked who we are looking at to fill those draft picks. Aberdeen's management will not provide any hints or statements as to what players we are looking at. While it is our goal to always take the best player available, we are obligated to also look at our needs as well.
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Trade Policy:
Be reasonable.
Monday, December 21, 2009
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How about my #1 pick for you #3, #4 and #5?
ReplyDeleteWhat's this stuff about one sided deals you're talking about? :p
no comment. :)
ReplyDeleteColby Rasmus didn't perform to his expectations his first year but does that decrease his value? These prospects very very rarely perform at their best the first season in the show.
ReplyDeleteThe reason is the time for adjustment. I love the top 10 thing you posted and Ben Grieve. I'm 28, and was graduating high school when Grieve was the big thing to talk about.
We see where that went. Brandon Wood hasn't excelled yet. If you ask me, he will if he is given a legit chance. Hopefully that is this year.
Prospects are difficult to judge, but I think you have made the right choice, unless I can come up with a deal to get it from you :)
You left 1% of an opportunity for me.
And sometimes the guys who come out and dominate in their rookie season aren't even the best guys going forward.
ReplyDeleteIt is a gamble, though, either way. The thing with Wieters, unlike a guy like Wood, is that his path is set and you know he's going to be getting ABs.
On another note, with Wieters, I've got a strong core group of players who are all 26 or under.
C - Wieters
1b - Votto
2b - Kendrick (if he can ever stay healthy/productive!!!)
SS - E. Aybar
3b - Longoria
LF - J. Upton
CF - Kemp
RF - Markakis
DH - Snider (if he pans out)
SP - King Felix
SP - Cueto
SP - Buchholz/Bailey/Liriano/A. Sanchez (my gambles)
RP - Broxton