October 29, 200718 yr I was reading John Fay's blog, and he was talking about what the Reds would give in trade for a player like Beckett. The basis was the Sox gave up a total stud in Hanley Ramirez, and the Reds have a few guys in the pipeline of similar status in Bailey, Bruce and Cueto. In the comment section talk turned to Johan Santana. It was pointed out that Krivsky ran the negotiations to his first big Twins deal, and we know he still has solid ties to Minnesota that would make a deal fairly easy to hammer out. As always, getting him includes a MAJOR salary. It also includes what would be a monster 1-2 punch with Harang. So, for fun at this point, what would you part with for Santana???
October 29, 200718 yr Griffey (with the Reds surely eating most if not all of his contract), Votto or Hamilton (their call), and a "AA" player or lower of their choosing (no veto power). They are in desperate need of offense, especially considering Hunter may be gone and Mauer and The Big Canadian will be getting PAID soon. For the record, while I think there is less than a 1% chance of Santana getting dealt, I think Silva of the Twins is likely to end up here.
October 29, 200718 yr Author Please don't give up Votto or Hamilton For Johan Santana? I'd drive them in Minnesota...
October 29, 200718 yr I think I would give up anyone in the organization for Johan Santana. You put a premier AL pitcher in our division, he'd win 20 games without an offense.
October 29, 200718 yr It would take considerable potential talent or veterans as mentioned, to get Santana in a Reds uniform. I would propose the following: Griffey Freel Belisle
October 29, 200718 yr It would take considerable potential talent or veterans as mentioned, to get Santana in a Reds uniform. I would propose the following: Griffey Freel Belisle Make the trade with these guys.
October 29, 200718 yr Author I would propose the following: Griffey Freel Belisle And Terry Ryan would die laughing. I mean literally...
October 29, 200718 yr Trade anyone on the Roster Except for Dunn, Phillips, Bailey, Harang. I would trade Dunn or Phillips for Santana.
October 29, 200718 yr And Terry Ryan would die laughing. I mean literally... That's why I said "propose", then I'm certain a counter proposal would be forthcoming. As for comparable trade value, it doesn't exist. The Reds, would have to part with Bailey and several others, to get a proven winner like Santana.
October 29, 200718 yr ^ I would too but they won't trade just Phillips for Santana. The Reds would have to give them more.
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