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[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

Fuentes won't get $8 million to close anywhere, that is crazy talk. He couldn't even keep the job from Manny Corpas in '07. Sucks that Nathan signed already, that leaves it to Lidge and K-Rod who will get paid. I guess a trade for Huston Street is always possible since the A's have Joey Devine ready to step in.

Street is supposedly a question mark to pass the physical. Sherill from the O's is a cheaper alternative but you have to trade for him. I bet Fuentes gets it or close to it.

I know you are going to go crazy but maybe they should trade Reyes. What if they traded Reyes to the dodgers and made them take castillo's contract and some filler for Kemp/Ethier, Billingsley and prospect. Then sign Furcal or Orlando Caberera and Orlando Hudson and Teixiera. That gives them a great infield, takes care of left field until martinez is ready and gets you a pitcher too. I guess the Dodgers may not do it but they signed Juan Pierre to a long term contract so who knows?

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Street is supposedly a question mark to pass the physical. Sherill from the O's is a cheaper alternative but you have to trade for him. I bet Fuentes gets it or close to it.

I know you are going to go crazy but maybe they should trade Reyes. What if they traded Reyes to the dodgers and made them take castillo's contract and some filler for Kemp/Ethier, Billingsley and prospect. Then sign Furcal or Orlando Caberera and Orlando Hudson and Teixiera. That gives them a great infield, takes care of left field until martinez is ready and gets you a pitcher too. I guess the Dodgers may not do it but they signed Juan Pierre to a long term contract so who knows?

I don't see them trading Reyes so it is irrelevant, they are determined to build around their current core. He only makes $5.75 million next year anyways so still offers good value.

[Cannon Shell]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

I don't see them trading Reyes so it is irrelevant, they are determined to build around their current core. He only makes $5.75 million next year anyways so still offers good value.

Exactly the time to trade him. That way they can stick Castillos contract in there as well. Of course Minaya probably still thinks it was a good deal