Who gets Matt Garza?

[navamind]

I know the Cubs are not all that interested in Schierholtz, as they have been sitting him more than playing him in the past 2 weeks.

Have they been facing a lot of lefties lately? If so, that's probably why.

 

[romeo212000]

Rangers Close To Garza Deal; One NL Team Still Involved: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com

 

[BigDDude]

Have they been facing a lot of lefties lately? If so, that's probably why.

You are very likely onto something with that, now that I see how brutal his L/R splits are.

 

[Chef99]

Yahoo Sports reporting that the trade talks with the Rangers have hit a snag and the Cubs are looking for an alternative trade partner.

And the dance continues!

 

[HammerDown]

Yahoo Sports reporting that the trade talks with the Rangers have hit a snag and the Cubs are looking for an alternative trade partner.

And the dance continues!

Translation: Theo wants more than the Texans are willing to give and wants someone to come up the ante. My guess is that he's calling all those "I owe you one's" right now and wanting someone/anyone to feign interest.


I still never heard reports of the Dodgers or Pirates going after this guy and it seems to me those two teams would benefit the most in the NL, if for nothing else but to make a defensive move and keep this guy away from divisional rivals.

This is going to be interesting.

 

[jdwills126]

Theo still has 11 days.

He is in no hurry and it would not surprise me if he is making Texas negotiate against themselves while hoping for another team to actually show interest. But like I said before Theo wants to rake someone over the coals.

The Pirates do make sense but it kinda goes against their nature but then so does being in first place so nothing would startle me.

I don't think Boston would just to avoid dealing with Theo.

 

[HammerDown]

I don't think the Cubs want Garza to throw another pitch for them. I think the clock is ticking to get it done this weekend but I'd love to see Texas walk away from the table and leave Theo with a dumb look on his face.

 

[Hambombs]

If rangers do get garza it will give us 2 more wins but that could make the difference in the standings but not a move that will put us over the top but we will see

 

[herky]

I saw the medical info was exchanged on the 6 players involved and something came up with one of the players not named Garza. They figuring it out. He'll be
gone by Monday.

 

[Hambombs]

I saw the medical info was exchanged on the 6 players involved and something came up with one of the players not named Garza. They figuring it out. He'll be
gone by Monday.

How do you know?

 

[redseat]

Rangers are in some major need of some starting pitchers so I foresee them getting him

 

[Shanemansj13]

Apparently the Cubs offered Garza to the Indians, but they said you have to give us Lonnie Chisenhall (Indians No 1 pick in 2008). The Indians said, "No thank you."

Cleveland Indians felt Lonnie Chisenhall was too high a price for Matt Garza: MLB insider | cleveland.com

 

[Chef99]

Apparently the Cubs offered Garza to the Indians, but they said you have to give us Lonnie Chisenhall (Indians No 1 pick in 2008). The Indians said, "No thank you."

Cleveland Indians felt Lonnie Chisenhall was too high a price for Matt Garza: MLB insider | cleveland.com

I wonder who will turn out to be the better ballplayer in the majors, Chisenhall or Olt? Whoever ends up with Garza better know what they're doing if he turns out to be a two and a half month rental...

 

[Shanemansj13]

I wonder who will turn out to be the better ballplayer in the majors, Chisenhall or Olt? Whoever ends up with Garza better know what they're doing if he turns out to be a two and a half month rental...

Olt?

But I wouldn't give up a 24 yr old with potential to get a veteran that could or couldn't work out for possibly 50 games or 10 starts. The Indians made the right move for sure.

 

[Chef99]

Olt?

But I wouldn't give up a 24 yr old with potential to get a veteran that could or couldn't work out for possibly 50 games or 10 starts. The Indians made the right move for sure.

Oh, I agree. Talk about a high-stakes crapshoot.

 

[HammerDown]

MLB Trade Rumors is saying that Peavy has now moved ahead of Garza on the trade block.

 

[jdwills126]

Peavy is a guy I could see the Red Sox going in on.

Veteran guy that locks down the #3 or 4 spot and has playoff run experience. Problem for the Sox is he also fits the Rangers, Indians, and even the Pirates.

I am interested if San Fran can find someone to take Lincecum's contract and give a good prospect in return?

 

[Chef99]

FOX Sports' Jon Paul Morosi and Ken Rosenthal report that the Athletics are one of the teams that Cubs are talking to about Matt Garza.
The A's hadn't been mentioned previously as a possible contender in the Garza sweepstakes, but that's evidently changed. The Cubs and Rangers hit a snag in their talks, but they're probably still the favorites to land the righty. The Red Sox, Diamondbacks, Cardinals and Indians have also expressed interest in Garza. Jul 21 - 1:01 PM
Source: Jon Paul Morosi on Twitter

Getting more and more interesting...

 

[Hambombs]

FOX Sports' Jon Paul Morosi and Ken Rosenthal report that the Athletics are one of the teams that Cubs are talking to about Matt Garza.
The A's hadn't been mentioned previously as a possible contender in the Garza sweepstakes, but that's evidently changed. The Cubs and Rangers hit a snag in their talks, but they're probably still the favorites to land the righty. The Red Sox, Diamondbacks, Cardinals and Indians have also expressed interest in Garza. Jul 21 - 1:01 PM
Source: Jon Paul Morosi on Twitter

Getting more and more interesting...

Garza isn't really an upgrade in the A's rotation

 

[Hambombs]

MLB Trade Rumors is saying that Peavy has now moved ahead of Garza on the trade block.

Much prefer Peavy over Garza is Peavy is healthy. Peavy has a extra year if club control.