L.A. Dodgers Closer Takashi Saito out 6 weeks +......

by rickey939 on Jul 15, 2008 11:19 PM PDT

http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-dodfyi...0,7875661.story

Could they be looking at Huston Street to fill their closer vacancy?

I know that they are gonna be looking for a closer, with Jonathan Broxton as their only option to turn to. Even if he could close, the Dodgers would then lack that crucial set-up man that Broxton has been good at playing. So, given the current market right now, and with Ned Coletti owing us from the Loaiza deal last year, I think we could get a decent return on Street and maybe combine him with Blanton since Penny is on the DL, Schmidt doesn't look like he's returning, and they are losing faith in Kershaw, who they sent back down to Double AA. Beane should strike while the iron is hot! We can get LaRoche and depending on how down they are on Kershaw, him as well. The Dodgers are also looking for a shortstop. Bobby Crosby maybe? Move Ellis to short, sign him to an extension and see what Patterson can do at second. You'd then have LaRoche, Ellis, Patterson and Barton/Bankston/Hannahan at first. Does anyone know what kind of prospects the Dodgers have for a possible return on a Street deal, Blanton and Crosby deals?

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laroche/hu or dejesus/3rd prospect for street

by Asfan4ever723 on Jul 15, 2008 11:24 PM PDT reply actions

perfect opportunity to dump Huston...

do it, Billy. Take whatever they’re willing to give up. Hell, throw in Blanton and Crosby, too. Why not? Make ‘em back up the truck, though. Don’t sell Huston cheap. ;-)

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by FoolshGame22 on Jul 16, 2008 12:00 AM PDT reply actions

Ellis can't play Short

After the Arm injury, he can only play 2nd. He no longer has the arm stregnth to play SS. Hell, it was a “miracle” (said by the doctors themselves) that he managed to play ball again.

If we traded Crosby, we’d probably replace him with either Donnie Murphy, Gregorio Petit or Cliff Pennington. Personally, I don’t want Murphy starting anymore, as he’s proven he isn’t up to it right now, and if we’re gunna have a no hit SS, we might as well have a great glove SS in Petit or even a Pinch Running SS like Cliffy.

But I actually could see is dealing Blanton, Street and Crosby to the Dodgers, but what package could we get back?

LaRoche, DeJesus, Elbert, McDonald would be a nice package.

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by Zonis on Jul 16, 2008 12:00 AM PDT reply actions

I hear he's a real LaRochebag

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by kaweahkaweah on Jul 16, 2008 5:30 AM PDT up reply actions

There is no way the Dodgers take all three of those guys

That would bump up their payroll for next year by $15 million. And not to much effect, either.

Best hope for just one of them to be dealt, I think.

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by PaulThomas on Jul 16, 2008 7:57 AM PDT up reply actions

its just that they are in the market for a Starter, a SS and a Closer anyways

so why not?

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by Zonis on Jul 16, 2008 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions

How are they in the market for a starter?

They already have 832468916 starters on their 40-man roster. And their offense is the problem, not their pitching.

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by PaulThomas on Jul 16, 2008 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions

I disagree

it fills three needs for them, and they have a coach and GM partial 2 vets. all 3 are cost controlled

by connie mack on Jul 16, 2008 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions

kershaw

....and they are losing faith in Kershaw, ....and depending on how down they are on Kershaw, him as well.

Never happen.

by chri5 on Jul 16, 2008 12:37 AM PDT reply actions

This is why people hate trade diaries

So much crap, so little content.

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by grover on Jul 16, 2008 12:53 AM PDT reply actions

+1

Who says LA owes us for Loiaza? That trade looks like it’s turning out to be a great trade for Oakland!

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by brenarlo on Jul 16, 2008 6:51 AM PDT up reply actions

It wasn't a trade. It was a waiver pickup.

by mikev on Jul 16, 2008 9:08 AM PDT up reply actions

exactly!

they did us a favor by taking on Loiaza’s contract.

by sf drift king on Jul 16, 2008 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions

they have a loaded bullpen

They can handle losing Saito pretty easily. I wouldn’t get my hopes up.

by 31Boots on Jul 16, 2008 4:23 AM PDT reply actions

Broxton's been their closer in waiting for awhile now...

they don’t need Street!

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by athleticsBB4life on Jul 16, 2008 7:23 AM PDT reply actions

I just heard on 1st and 10

that the Rays may be interested in a closer and an outfielder to shore up the team for the 2nd half run. So, Street and Buck or another OF?

by sf drift king on Jul 16, 2008 1:57 PM PDT reply actions

Kielty

er, Murton.

by oakinboston on Jul 16, 2008 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions

Apparently Street and Murton are the ones they'd be interested in

Street didn’t really help our case going into the ASB though, we’ll see what Beane ends up doing

Murton: http://www.tampabay.com/sports/baseball/rays/article694292.ece

DRays fans seem excited: http://www.draysbay.com/2008/7/11/569606/street-murton

by nevermoor on Jul 16, 2008 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions

The Rays always seem to ask too much

to get a deal done. But if they came back to planet earth and play fair, I think a Street-based deal could be made that would help both organizations.

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by Nico on Jul 16, 2008 6:12 PM PDT reply actions