July 29, 201016 yr It sounds as if Oswalt wants out of Houston badly enough to go to the Phillies ... good call. The Astros are going to be bad for a while.
July 29, 201016 yr Roy OK's move to Phillies. Good trade for the Phillies, though I personally hate it as a Marlins fan. The perplexing thing though is if you look at the totality of their moves. Once that is done, this could honestly be considered a bad move for the Phillies. They gave up more to get Oswalt than they received when they traded Lee. Pretty bad if you ask me.
July 29, 201016 yr I'm really worried for the Braves now. Granted, a week ago Philly didn't look like all that much, but there's no denying that this road trip has hurt the Braves pretty significantly, and it's not over yet. The Braves are praying right now a rain delay doesn't go final for the game they're currently down 4-3 in, or else they'll have lost 4 of 6 while Philadelphia has won 7 straight. They've got the Reds on the road this weekend before they finally come home. I know the Braves made one move which was only moderately an upgrade at best, and I get the feeling they're just going to stand pat otherwise.
July 29, 201016 yr Roy OK's move to Phillies. Good trade for the Phillies, though I personally hate it as a Marlins fan. The perplexing thing though is if you look at the totality of their moves. Once that is done, this could honestly be considered a bad move for the Phillies. They gave up more to get Oswalt than they received when they traded Lee. Pretty bad if you ask me. Also, it was dumb move to even move Lee. Why not have kept Lee and had him all season? Not only do they have a lesser pitcher but the farm system is weakened.
July 30, 201016 yr Author Some are saying that the White Sox are moving in on a "big trade". It could be a 3 team deal that brings Adam Dunn to the White Sox. Blue Jays were at the Braves game yesterday. Seems that the Braves are going to add 1 OF and possibly some bullpen depth. Hoping the Braves get Bautista, would love if they somehow got Kemp from the Dodgers though.
July 30, 201016 yr The early report last night was that the Sox were in play for Edwin Jackson, now today the report comes that Kenny Williams is trying to pull off something else and surprise everyone. If this other deal works out, the Edwin deal would be off. It's already been reported that Daniel Hudson was scratched from tonight's scheduled start against Oakland. I just want this over with one way or the other. I'm thankful that KW told Beckham he isn't going anywhere, I do not want him leaving Chicago anytime soon.
July 30, 201016 yr Author The early report last night was that the Sox were in play for Edwin Jackson, now today the report comes that Kenny Williams is trying to pull off something else and surprise everyone. If this other deal works out, the Edwin deal would be off. It's already been reported that Daniel Hudson was scratched from tonight's scheduled start against Oakland. I just want this over with one way or the other. I'm thankful that KW told Beckham he isn't going anywhere, I do not want him leaving Chicago anytime soon. Be interesting to see what happens between today and tomorrow.
July 30, 201016 yr Now the MLB Trade Rumor site is reporting that Edwin has been told he's been traded to Chicago. The question is, will Kenny turn around and acquire a bat with him. Is it Saturday yet?? :lol: It looks like the trade is for Daniel Hudson and prospect pitcher David Holmberg. If that's accurate, the White Sox would likely keep Jackson then. They have no other bargaining chips if they are keeping the players currently on the roster. A lot of people were worried about fracturing the chemistry the team has by getting a big bat and trading important pieces they have. This is a really low risk move and you get a guy who can pitch. You gotta feel for the guy, he has pitched well and just keeps getting traded.
July 30, 201016 yr Author Now the MLB Trade Rumor site is reporting that Edwin has been told he's been traded to Chicago. The question is, will Kenny turn around and acquire a bat with him. Is it Saturday yet?? :lol: It looks like the trade is for Daniel Hudson and prospect pitcher David Holmberg. If that's accurate, the White Sox would likely keep Jackson then. They have no other bargaining chips if they are keeping the players currently on the roster. A lot of people were worried about fracturing the chemistry the team has by getting a big bat and trading important pieces they have. This is a really low risk move and you get a guy who can pitch. You gotta feel for the guy, he has pitched well and just keeps getting traded. Journeyman.
July 30, 201016 yr Journeyman. I know, I pulled up his bio and yeah, he has been with a few teams for a reason. The White Sox don't/didn't need a savior on the staff, they need a guy who can pitch every 5 days and give them a chance to win. Jackson was 14-11 with the Rays in 2008 and 13-9 with the Tigers last year. He has struggled this year and you have to wonder how much of that has to do with the team he is playing on. Daniel Hudson wasn't ready, but considering he was just thrown into the fire after the Peavy injury, you can't blame the guy for struggling in 2 of his 3 starts. He didn't really get a fair audition, but you have to give to get and this does make the Sox rotation better heading into August. It may not be the WOW move with all the rumors of a bat, but I'm happy with it.
July 30, 201016 yr Author He's a solid starter and always pitches to give his team a chance to win. I like it!
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