Diamondbacks Ready To Start Selling?
MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com —
MLB.com's Steve Gilbert reports that Diamondbacks GM Josh Byrnes sounds "like someone who had come face to face with reality" regarding his team's current state.
"It's the middle of June and we're 10 games under .500, so I think there's a reality as far as the types of discussions we have had and will have with other clubs," Byrnes said.
This was before the D-backs went on ...
The Diamondbacks are sellers
Circling The Bases —
The Diamondbacks have come to grips with the fact that they aren't very good, which means that it's selling time in Arizona : "It's the middle of June and we're 10 games under .500, so I think there's a reality as far as the types of discussions we have had and will have with other clubs," Byrnes said . . . . . . To this point, Byrnes has given no indication that he is planning a major overhaul. So, for now, if the team makes a move, look for it to be with one of the veterans who are in the final year of their contracts. Pitchers Doug Davis and Jon Garland fit that profile, ...
Buzz: The Mets and Phillies Can Add Payroll
MetsBlog.com —
In his most recent report for SI.com, Jon Heyman lists the Mets and Phillies among 10 teams that can add payroll in a mid-season acquisition.
Last week, in a post to his blog for ESPN.com, Buster Olney said the Mets can add roughly $5 million to their payroll.
Heyman says the Mets seek ‘a hitter who plays the outfield or first base (but preferably both) is the priority.’
In a post to the Daily Stache, Anthony Lafaman writes:
“This has to be an instance where Minaya earns that pay. He has to be creative, he can’t sleep until he makes a deal that plugs one of these holes. Even if that means parting ...
It stinks in the desert, and it is only getting worse
Purple Row —
... . GM Josh Byrnes admitted as much before the five game losing streak. They have had converstaions with Milwaukee, though no names were specified. However, ...
