Instead of listing all the big trades from Friday, I’m going to direct you to a roundup of the moves, complete with analysis.
And while you’re contemplating the fortunes of your favorite team, let’s ponder the huge deal that was discussed on Friday. A deal that was closer to happening than anyone believed, including yours truly.
As was reported both here by Jon Heyman, and here by Danny Knobler, the Dodgers discussed a deal with the Padres in which they would acquire Adrian Gonzalez and Heath Bell for James Loney, Russell Martin, James McDonald, Blake DeWitt and Ivan DeJesus Jr.
Wow.
Apparently, the Dodgers called the Padres to inquire about Bell, only to find that San Diego was looking to package their All-Stars together. In the end, the Dodgers turned down the offer.
One would’ve thought the Padres would never make a deal with their hated rivals up the road. And I know it’s a moot point to discuss something that didn’t happen. But it is fun to think about what could have been.
Who do you think would have gotten the better of such a deal? Would the revamped Dodgers roll to a championship? Or would the roster upheaval have been too much?
Talk amongst yourselves.
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What was San Diego thinking? Why in the world would the Dodgers bite on that deal? Nice to get Adrian but Bell does not have any lasting power; he is no Mariano Rivera and my guess in a year or two he will be thrown on the closer trash heap. Giving up Martin and Loney would be crazy; I would think that Colleti was not going to make a trade just to make a trade. Maybe if Toronto offered Halladay and Overbay would the Dodgers then give up the likes of Loney et al. But if you include Martin who becomes our frontline catcher? Trading just to keep your name in the newspaper is not Dodger Blue.
Hey, what is the buzz out there on this guy Ben Francisco? I am in a NL non-keeper league and we hold a cross-over draft later today. Is he worth picking up? How is he going to play with that all-star outfield in Philly?
At the moment he's getting playing time, but that's because Victorino is hurting. Unfortunately he'll be a 4th OF when everyone's healthy....or so I've read.