Ray Durham -- Latest: Trade completed? Ford and Hammond to the Giants for sure, no Taschner

[dadofandrew]

If it involves Taschner, it will be announced after tomorrow's game, per SF talk radio, which is totally unreliable, of course.

[Oldcity]

Really hope they didn't get Taschner...

[PeaveyFury]

Tom with another update saying it may be a deal with the Giants:

 

http://blogs.jsonline.com/brewers/archive/2008/07/19/it-could-be-a-minor-deal.aspx

[ELCABALLO45]

I really, really dont want Taschner....

 

This would be a bad idea

[brettac1]

Really hope they didn't get Taschner...

 

I agree. Though if it was just Darren Ford, at least they didn't give up anything of consequence. If that's what it is, it's amazing how short the leash is for Stetter.

[TooLiveBrew]

Haudricourt is now reporting that the Brewers may or may not have a deal in place with one of the 29 other MLB clubs.

 

*rolls eyes*

[LetsGoBrewCrew]

For some reason, I don't see Doug making a trade that is basically useless. Taschner isn't any better than what we already have.

[dadofandrew]

I would not mind Taschner at all. He's not a star, but he's a decent loogy. Stetter would be back 9/1 anyway.

[jjgott]

If they're doing a deal for Taschner because of a short leash for Stetter, why wouldn't they bring up someone like Choate instead of making a trade?

[TooLiveBrew]

Haudricourt really doesn't sound to have any good info on this. The only thing we know is that Ford wasn't in the lineup tonight. For me it's impossible to try & guess who the target might be.

[Oldcity]

They need to find a replacement for Mota, not for Stetter.

[PeaveyFury]

Haudricourt really doesn't sound to have any good info on this.

 

Yeah, before people get too worked up about getting Taschner, we really don't have any idea if that's the move. Tom was just speculating that it was possibly for Taschner or Durham.

 

Heck, could be Cain for all we know.

[TooLiveBrew]

TLB is reporting that he's heard rumors the Brewers may be trading for SF's Matt Cain.

 

See, I can do it too. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif

[ILuvDaBush]

"If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. Right?"-In regards to the Cain "Rumor".

[Oldcity]

TLB is reporting that he's heard rumors the Brewers may be trading for SF's Matt Cain.

 

See, I can do it too. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif

Even though I knew it wouldn't have been true, I still managed to see "Matt Cain" and get excited for about a nanosecond before I read the sentence as a whole. Thanks TLB. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/tongue.gif

 

[Brewcrewin07]

I'd bet almost anything it's for Taschner. Why?? Because he got up in the pen today, then inexplicably sat down, and I don't think the Giants had anyone else warming at the time. For those that listened, you may Remember Ueck joking about how Jack had left the park, went home, caught the last few innings on TV and then fired up the grill. lol

 

But him getting up then sitting back down, really makes me think it's him. Booooooo if true. I want another BIG move Doug!!

[PeaveyFury]

Rottino appears to be sitting out tonight for Nashville as well, FWIW.

[ILuvDaBush]

With Darren Ford, my immediate thought was Brian Fuentes. Colorado has a fetish for speed and hitting in that system, he could approach 20HR's. And then, after the Brewers offer the three Type A FA's arby, we would have 7.....7!!! picks in the top 40.

[Oldcity]

That's actually a really good point about Taschner leaving the game Brewcrew. Hadn't thought of that.

[TooLiveBrew]

Even though I knew it wouldn't have been true, I still managed to see "Matt Cain" and get excited for about a nanosecond before I read the sentence as a whole.

 

Sorry, Stevo -- was just being goofy, not trying to prank. http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif

[dadofandrew]

JT would give them an extra loogy, add depth in case of injury, and Stetter would only miss 40 days. As I said, he's not a star, but he's better than Choate. His numbers versus RH's are much better than Shouse's as well, meaning he can be a good bet to give you an inning.

 

Doug is looking for minor upgrades at this point. If it is JT, Mota is gone on Tuesday as well. Heck, he could be going to SF in the trade, if the Crew pays his salary.

[naivin]

Taschner would seem to be the epitomy of a tweak, sooo....

[PeaveyFury]

Mota being included is probably a good call, Al. But if nothing else, he may help offset the ~4 million in salary the Brewers would pick up if Durham is involved.

[naivin]

Well if it involves SF, there won't be any official announcement until after the game tomorrow, no?

[PeaveyFury]

Well if it involves SF, there won't be any official announcement until after the game tomorrow, no?

 

I don't think that's a given- would SF really want to play tomorrow's game essentially down a player or two?