Why it's a lot tougher to sell guys for value now than you might think, even if they offer their new team more starts in 2013.
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Lukewarm Stove: Michael Young Likely to Be Traded
Michael Young has finally had enough of his ever-changing role in Texas – shortstop? third base? second base? first base? DH? – and he’s ready to move on. Surely the Rangers anticipated his frustration when they added first Adrian Beltre and then Mike Napoli, leaving Young without a clear starting spot. The Texas Rangers have [...]
Lukewarm Stove: Cubs Make Sense for Michael Young or Ian Kinsler
When the Texas Rangers added Adrian Beltre (with a hilariously awful contract, you’ll note) earlier this offseason, rumors began to swirl about incumbent third baseman Michael Young. Would he stay, would he go? Management says he’ll see time all over the field, and, in that way, a full complement of at bats – especially if [...]
Lukewarm Stove: Carlos Zambrano Trade Rumors Begin
As I predicted yesterday, Cliff Lee going to the Phillies is going to be the genesis of a great deal of action – and a great deal of gum-flappin’. Specifically, it has generated speculation about the Cubs once again trying to trade Carlos Zambrano. The big question that remains to be answered is whether Texas, [...]
It’s Official: Cubs Trade Derrek Lee to Braves
We’ll have some further analysis and commentary about the deal soon, but for now, I wanted to make sure to get you the basics. Lee, who invoked his 10-and-5 rights and rejected a trade to the Angels in late July, agreed to a deal Wednesday with the Atlanta Braves, who were looking to upgrade their [...]
Lukewarm Stove: Angels Still Looking at Derrek Lee
Following their trade for starter Dan Haren, the Los Angeles Angels are setting their sites on another need: a middle of the order bat, and preferably one that can play first base. Sources said Sunday night — after the Haren trade — that the Angels haven’t halted their pursuit of a power bat. Among the [...]
Lukewarm Stove: So Maybe Derrek Lee Wouldn’t Waive His No-Trade Clause
Late last week, Fox Sports reported that Chicago Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee – a free agent at the end of this year, and speculated trade candidate – would waive his n0-trade clause if he were traded to the Los Angeles Angels. This weekend, he said the report, which cited “friends” of Lee’s, was bunk. [...]
Lukewarm Stove: Derrek Lee Would Accept a Trade to the Los Angeles Angels
Chicago Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee is a free agent after this year and it’s no secret that, if possible, the Cubs would like to move him. One potential hurdle? Lee has no-trade protection. But it sounds like that might not actually be much of a hurdle after all. Derrek Lee has remained noncommittal on [...]
Chicago Cubs Prospects Brett Jackson and Hak-Ju Lee Are Future Stars
The 12th annual Futures Game will be played in a few weeks, and will feature many of the top prospects in baseball. Fortunately, the Chicago Cubs will have a couple of players on the teams. The 25-man rosters for the U.S. and World teams in the game, which will be part of Taco Bell All-Star [...]
