Chavy and Witasick for ARod

by connie mack on Oct 14, 2006 4:26 PM PDT

You gotta give something to get something.
Lets trade our third baseman to the Yankees for an out of position shortstop, God knows neither team is giving up clutch hitting. they need relievers, maybe they'll take Witasick.

To the A's fans that say no thanks, I'd rather have Chavez, my response: ARE YOU CRAZY? ARod brings way more to the offense, he is a legitimate #4 hitter in the prime of his career on the way to the hall of fame. He would give us above average defense at SS, sorry BoCro, and a solid presence in the lineup.

Chavy would be a role player in NY, great defense would win the fans over, and he'd probably hit 7th or 8th in the lineup. The expectations on him would be much lower. this is a reasonably face saving move for the Yanks, and they might take it.

As for Witasick, hopefully they'll take him too.

As for BoCro, trade him for a part we can use or give him a position in the outfield and tell him to learn how to hit the outside pitch.

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The Yankees aren't stupid.

There's no way they want that trade.

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by louismg on Oct 14, 2006 4:28 PM PDT reply actions

Unlike the NY fans and talk

radio hosts, the Yankee management isn't dumb.

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by salb918 on Oct 14, 2006 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions

Really?

To be honest, if A-Rod really is as played out with his teammates in NY as they make it seem, I don't see why New York wouldn't do it...

Chavez is GOING to bounce back next year. Let him get healthy, let him re-focus-he is going to be just fine. A-Rod is older, not as good defensively, and not as good in the clubhouse (although I know a lot on this site might disagree with that part)...

But on a more serious note...how the hell is this posted DURING the game? Why am I responding to it? And which player is more Mexican?

by SeanR on Oct 14, 2006 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions

so throw in a starting pitcher

maybe Harden before he gets hurt again, or Blanton

by connie mack on Oct 14, 2006 4:36 PM PDT reply actions

yankee management has done many dumb things

including huge dough to Pavano, good money to Wright, and trading for Randy Johnson at the end of his career. They might do it.

by connie mack on Oct 14, 2006 4:38 PM PDT reply actions

if i was the yankees GM, i'd make that trade

but only because i'm an a's fan.

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Oct 14, 2006 4:40 PM PDT reply actions

I'd admire the homer attitude

and absolute lack of professionalism.

Why yes. I am a ray of warm and fuzzy sunshine.

by grover on Oct 14, 2006 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions

you are smoking crack op

All your base are belong to us - Zero Wing

by Suck My Moneyballs on Oct 14, 2006 4:57 PM PDT reply actions

Why?

Why would NY want Chavez, so that they could have a less talented version of A-Rod who has shown even less ability to handle pressure than A-Rod? Not even Steinbrenner is that stupid. Chavez would completely collapse under the pressure of the NY media.

Please let 2006 be the year, and without an earthquake this time.

by BlameChannel53 on Oct 14, 2006 5:03 PM PDT reply actions

better defense at third

and a fresh start, if you add a starting pitcher, it is sellable to the fans.

by connie mack on Oct 14, 2006 5:04 PM PDT reply actions

LOL

I'm thinking the deal would get hung up over Witasick.

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by Nico on Oct 14, 2006 5:06 PM PDT reply actions

Um NO

Compare fielding. Nuff said.

by anomaly_kat on Oct 14, 2006 5:10 PM PDT reply actions

ROFL

this is the most laughable trade offer i've heard in a while.

Hey, maybe St. Louis will take Bobby Crosby and Brad Halsey for Albert Pujols?

All your base are belong to us - Zero Wing

by Suck My Moneyballs on Oct 14, 2006 5:20 PM PDT reply actions

Yes

Here's how we could make it more balanced. Take Connie Mack's trade but they throw in Wang and we give them Saarloos, Jimenez and Perez.

Please let 2006 be the year, and without an earthquake this time.

by BlameChannel53 on Oct 14, 2006 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions

no way

perez is due

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Oct 14, 2006 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions

3 of our players for their 1?

That has to be imbalanced in their favor, because 3 is more than 1.

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by Nico on Oct 14, 2006 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions