Garcia for Kennedy?

by SoCal As Fan on Jun 10, 2005 3:27 PM PDT

We all know that the A's and BB are hot on Joe Kennedy of the Rockies and that their scouts are scouring our farm system. Well, on cbs.sportline, they mentioned one name in particular... Jairo Garcia

"With the A's said to be very interested in acquiring Rockies pitcher Joe Kennedy, Colorado is scouting Oakland's Triple-A for a close look at reliever Jairo Garcia, says the Denver Post. "

I would pull the trigger on this trade. Garcia, while showing flashes of K-rod in the minors, he all saw him blow up last September. Maybe he just needs some seasoning, but the A's could use another Lefty starter to compliment harden zito (especially need him if zito is traded...please dont though Billy!!)

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I'd personaly rather trade Juan Curz

then Jairo Garcia.

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by Zonis on Jun 10, 2005 3:56 PM PDT reply actions

is kennedy signed beyond next yr?

sure, that trade is a steal. Garcia is the old school pitcher with "upside". I hope Beane baits somebody to give up real talent for him. see: Frankyln German

by suggy on Jun 10, 2005 4:05 PM PDT reply actions

Like suggy alluded to...

I would only pull the trigger on the trade if we are going to keep Kennedy beyond this year. We shouldn't be trading away our young guys for this year rentals. But, if we can get Kennedy and keep him for 4-5 years, i say go for it.

"In 1962 I was named Minor League Player of the Year. It was my second season in the Bigs." - Bob Uecker

by ZeroIndulgence on Jun 10, 2005 4:20 PM PDT reply actions

What's the obsession with Kennedy?

What has this guy done in his career to make us want him so badly. He had a decent year last year. His stats in every year, but last year are awful. His numbers this year are extremely bad, and they're not inflated too much because his road numbers are nearly as bad. He's 26 years old, makes $2.2 mil a year. He's not going to gain a whole lot more exerience that will help him as he's been pitching the majors (I say that loosely because TB and Col hardly count) since 2001. He walks a lot og guys and doesn't strike many out. What is desirable about the guy other than the fact that he holds the ball in his left hand.

by RunRickeyRun on Jun 10, 2005 4:20 PM PDT reply actions

I think we can do better than Joe Kennedy

Sure, being a Devil Ray or Rockie is bound to make you suck, but I'm not sold that all he needs is a change of scenery.

A Beane in the hand is worth $60M in payroll

by jeepers on Jun 10, 2005 4:22 PM PDT reply actions

Byrnes

Does the fact that Matt Holliday just broke a finger mean the rockies might be more interested in Byrnsie?

"Baseball is dull only to dull minds."
Red Barber, announcer

by Furious George on Jun 10, 2005 4:29 PM PDT reply actions

Its Joe freakin Kennedy

Pull the trigger? Cmon Jario has enough potential to be able to be coupled with someone to get a decent prospect (IE Byrnes + Garcia for ?).

Joe Kennedy stinks.

by ChavyGoldX4 on Jun 10, 2005 4:41 PM PDT reply actions

Thank you

This could be one of those guys who Beane like at one point and never forgot about, i.e. Kielty, Kotsay, Durazo.

I'll give Joe K. props for his stellar minor league career 5 years ago, but that's it.

by RunRickeyRun on Jun 10, 2005 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Your point?

All three of those guys have had some pretty solid stretches, so how could his obsession with them be unfounded?

"Baseball is dull only to dull minds."
Red Barber, announcer

by Furious George on Jun 10, 2005 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions

Jairo

Garcia IS a decent prospect so why would you trade him for his equal value and throw in Byrnes on top of that unless we were dumping salary, which we don't need to right now.

"Baseball is dull only to dull minds."
Red Barber, announcer

by Furious George on Jun 11, 2005 1:45 AM PDT up reply actions

Well

Personally I would like to trade for Jake Westbrook, numbers are around the same but Westbrooks are a little more deceiving.

"This is supposed to be his breakout year. And for once, I agree with the so-called experts." -- Macha on Harden

by EglAthltcsFan @ Athletics Nation on Jun 10, 2005 6:00 PM PDT reply actions

Keep Jairo

No way i trade Garcia for Kennedy. Garcia has WAY too much upside. The guy is going to be a very good closer in the majors in the near future. Mark it down.

Every team needs a few guys with big f*ckin' stones who ain't afraid to flash 'em - Huddy

by FabulousG on Jun 11, 2005 12:15 AM PDT reply actions

re

All saw him blow up last September? C'mon now, we're talking about 5 innings of work, during the stretch run, by a 21 year old with barely any experience beyond A ball. Garcia is still a very good prospect, and we shouldn't be dealing him for a guy who's probably no better than the other retreads filling our 4 and 5 slots.

by 31Boots on Jun 11, 2005 12:25 AM PDT reply actions

To the fans

whose opinion of J. Garcia is colored by his September 2004 struggles, how about this "September call-up" stint:

1-1, 12.27 ERA, 14.2 innings, 24 hits, 5 HR

Now THERE'S a guy who won't make it in the major leagues, for damn sure...

...Justin Duchscherer.

Nico

by Nico on Jun 11, 2005 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions

Garcia

for Kennedy? No frikkin way, it just doesn't make sense. The trade that makes the most sense fiscally and logically is Byrnes for Kennedy.

California here I come, right back where I started from, Californiaaaaa, Californiaaaaa, here I coooooome (June 24th). (OC, i was inspired)

by ohad on Jun 11, 2005 6:58 AM PDT reply actions

Dude,,,,,Joe Kennedy?

The dude isnt good...How can anyone call it a steal. No way u give up a prospect like his for a pitcher like that. Even if down deep you think Garcia never flourishes and u want to deal him....u get someone better now.

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Jun 11, 2005 9:38 AM PDT reply actions