Trade chatter heating up (6/11)...

[TheCrew07]

Because when you're passing inside information, you don't name names, or next time you don't get the information. If I told you something important and you ran around and told the world "Seth said Kevin wants to date Julie", chances are Kevin isn't going to tell Seth anything ever again, nor will Seth tell you anything because you blabbed it to the world.

[Brian the Automator]

Because when you're passing inside information, you don't name names, or next time you don't get the information. If I told you something important and you ran around and told the world "Seth said Kevin wants to date Julie", chances are Kevin isn't going to tell Seth anything ever again, nor will Seth tell you anything because you blabbed it to the world.

That's a bunch of crap. Kevin would never date Julie.

[TheCrew07]

lol I hate you!

[hawing]

That's a bunch of crap. Kevin would never date Julie.

Well, consider the source. Seth? http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/wink.gif

[logan82]

What Brian scooped Buster Olney on this one???? Way to go!

It happens a lot.

[lcbj68c]

Why can't you mention the name of the player that was mentioned? I don't understand how that would affect anything.

Because if you keep it vague, then regardless of what happens, your "scoop" can't be considered wrong. If the Brewers acquire any starter...the scoop isn't wrong. I don't feel any different today than yesterday when someone says, "The Brewers are going to acquire a starter, but I dont know who" That was pretty much a given all year. But Brian's information that something is in the works soon is still exciting.

[trwi7]

EDIT: What I have heard is the Brewers already have a deal in place to acquire a starter and if that deal falls through it will be someone else--and that name was specifically mentioned.

 

The way I read this is that Jake Peavy is the fall-back option. Am I getting ahead of myself? Because that's just downright exciting.

If you're thinking Peavy, I think he would be the main option. You have a deal for Peavy, if he doesn't waive his no trade clause then you move on to the next pitcher.

[Teatoe993]

I'd think it's safe to say that Aaron Cook will not be traded to the Brewers today.

[Brian the Automator]

Because if you keep it vague, then regardless of what happens, your "scoop" can't be considered wrong. If the Brewers acquire any starter...the scoop isn't wrong. I don't feel any different today than yesterday when someone says, "The Brewers are going to acquire a starter, but I dont know who" That was pretty much a given all year. But Brian's information that something is in the works soon is still exciting.

Speaking from someone who has been in the position to pass on rumors before, it's a tricky situation. And in this case, Richie's info is as good as mine.

[lcbj68c]

Brian the Automator wrote:

Speaking from someone who has been in the position to pass on rumors before, it's a tricky situation. And in this case, Richie's info is as good as mine.

I don't doubt him really Brian, and you know me, I was a Brewers employee until this season and have scooped a few items of my own. As someone who provides a scoop, if it isn't a sure thing, I don't think you can mention the name. Your credibility is shot and it serves no purpose to be wrong. That is all I was saying, I dont doubt that he knows more than he is saying, he just can't say and risk it not happening and be called "wrong". Hopefully it's a #1 or #2 guy on somebody else's staff. I'm glad something is cooking sooner than later.

[TooLiveBrew]

If you're thinking Peavy, I think he would be the main option. You have a deal for Peavy, if he doesn't waive his no trade clause then you move on to the next pitcher.

Yeah, after re-reading what Richie posted, I see what he meant. Where I took "--and that name was specifically mentioned", to mean, 'this name has been mentioned already in rumors' ... what he actually meant was that he, himself (Richie), had a name specifically mentioned to him.

 

In either event, it's just really exciting to know that both Plan A & Plan B are front-line starters.

[brewtank34]

RyDogg66 previously posted in the Peavy forum...
"By the way, if Peavy has dropped his no trade to Milwaukee and Melvin and Towers are talking, I could see something happening shortly after the draft, once Melvin sees what his haul is and where the organization stands depth-wise."

Regardless if it's Peavy or not, a possible trade this short after the draft is worth noting. Nice post RyDogg66.

[TooLiveBrew]

Good memory, brewtank. I remember thinking RyDogg had made a solid post at the time... looks downright 'Nostradomical' at this point http://forum.brewerfan.net/images/smilies/smile.gif

[wallus]

One would have to speculate if Hardy or Hart are part of this trade? Maybe Hart and Parra for Peavey? (or something like that)

[colbyjack]

Since I'm guessing Brian, Richie and myself all talk to different people, I am at liberty to say that I have heard that Erik Bedard and Cliff Lee have both been discussed at great length.

[And That]

I've gotta guess that Peavy is the first option, and barring that, Bedard and Lee are fallbacks. Makes sense - Melvin has to be comfortable dealing with Zdurencik and Shapiro.

[brewtank34]

Brian, Richie, Colby? Any guesses on when we might hear more specifics on this? I'm refreshing my page every 3 minutes which is fun its own right, but any timelines would be appreciated.

[Brian the Automator]

Brian, Richie, Colby? Any guesses on when we might hear more specifics on this? I'm refreshing my page every 3 minutes which is fun its own right, but any timelines would be appreciated.

Nothing new here...

[WisconsinSportsRule]

And here is where I get nervous that we are trading Escobar. Please don't do it Doug.

[patrickgpe]

i would think it would be JJ. The brewers are not going to trade a player they can have on the cheap for 3 years that has been compared to ozzie smith. I can't wait for the end of this game to see if something is announced this evening. it is weird that most of the team sat today.

[kalle8]

the toughest part is that we have to watch the whole game..

[And That]

I wouldn't be so sure that they are waiting until the end of the game to announce anything - it could have more to do with getting all parties involved to agree with the trade.

[trwi7]

I just hope something happens soon so I can take my mind off the abysmal play on the field.

[JohnBriggs12]

I'm kind of wondering if it might be Washburn. He's been terrific this year and especially good recently (2 ER in his last 3 starts). He'd also be a guy they'd have a shot at re-signing.

[yoshii8]

You would have to think that it is really close to happening if this many people are getting inside info.