Bedard for Glaus

by therobotian on Dec 22, 2005 5:59 PM EST

The Diamondbacks, moving aggressively to trade third baseman Troy Glaus, are in serious discussions with the Red Sox, Blue Jays, Orioles and an unidentified National League club, FOXSports.com has learned.

The Red Sox and Blue Jays are the front-runners for Glaus, according to an official from one of the interested clubs. The Sox, Jays and Orioles likely would move Glaus to first base, a position he has not played in his eight-year major-league career.

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The Diamondbacks, trying to add pitching, believe they can unload Glaus without paying any of the $32.75 million that he is owed in the final three years of his contract, sources say.

The Jays offered second baseman Orlando Hudson for Glaus, and probably would be willing to part with right-hander Miguel Batista as well if they obtained another player in the deal.

The Diamondbacks have discussed left-hander Erik Bedard from the Orioles and a number of other options. It is not known which Red Sox players the D-Backs are targeting, but Arizona's new general manager, Josh Byrnes, previously was the Red Sox's assistant G.M. The Sox have been protective of their young pitching in trade discussions.

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Glaus batted .258 with 37 homers and 97 RBIs in his first season with the Diamondbacks, appearing in 149 games. Friends of his believe that he might be even more productive in '06. Glaus was unable to work on his upper body last off-season while recovering from shoulder surgery.

If we get this, Tejada won't be going anywhere.

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I hope the Jays get em'

because I wan't the Jays to go all the ways! Glaus would help them do that and the O's are just gonna take away numbers from him and make him lose each year.

by Larry Bigbie3 on Dec 22, 2005 7:01 PM EST reply actions

ummmm

...isn't there another board in this network for that kinda thing?

by Jonnypops on Dec 22, 2005 7:54 PM EST up reply actions

Not for me

by Larry Bigbie3 on Dec 22, 2005 8:23 PM EST up reply actions

heeey

I welcome anyone that can hit 30 homers in his sleep when he's healthy. I don't LOVE the idea of giving up Bedard, but Glaus is pretty damn good and there's a good chance Glaus will be much better than he is.

"I don't see why you reporters keep confusing Brooks and me. Can't you see that we wear different numbers?" - Frank Robinson

by Scott Christ on Dec 23, 2005 7:48 AM EST reply actions

Ignore Rosenthal

He's just making this stuff up. The Os would never trade Bedard for Glaus -- Angelos hates injury-prone old guys and Flanagan loves pitching.

Rosenthal is trying to win the Gammons Award for fictional baseball writing.

by 3RunHomer on Dec 23, 2005 8:37 AM EST reply actions

re:

Glaus is 29 years old.

And Rosenthal didn't say, "The Orioles and Diamondbacks are definitely going to make a deal that will send Glaus to Baltimore and Erik Bedard to Arizona." He said there have been talks. Since Glaus is definitely on the market and the Orioles could use a power hitter, I'm sure there have been.

"I don't see why you reporters keep confusing Brooks and me. Can't you see that we wear different numbers?" - Frank Robinson

by Scott Christ on Dec 23, 2005 10:29 AM EST up reply actions

Glaus

This is a terrible idea. With Glaus we'll win 76 games instead of 74. Yipeee!

by spetro on Dec 23, 2005 9:08 AM EST reply actions

re:

So with Bedard we'll win 74 games instead of 76? Yipeee.

Glaus is someone that can hit enough to play first base without being embarrassing, signed for the next three years. How do you think teams become good? It's by acquiring and developing good players, and the O's are pretty awful at developing them, so acquiring is what you might have to settle for.

"I don't see why you reporters keep confusing Brooks and me. Can't you see that we wear different numbers?" - Frank Robinson

by Scott Christ on Dec 23, 2005 10:38 AM EST up reply actions

I think

That their ability to get this deal done may determine whether they tade Tejada,one way or the other. If they get Glaus, Tejada should be much happier, yet they'll have to trade Bedard for it.

They can't trade both to different teams.

Therefore, they will have to keep Tejada if they trade Glaus, because the Cubs are demanding Bedard in any trade that includes Prior.

Personally, I'd be glad to see Bedard traded either way, because I think he's getting a little old to be considered quite as promising as these teams think.

by therobotian on Dec 23, 2005 10:45 AM EST up reply actions

Glaus would

Be welcome

PLay like you want it, Live like you need it

by merdon1332000 on Dec 23, 2005 10:50 AM EST reply actions

glaus for bedard

DO IT!

Sure, we'd only have 3 pitchers in the rotation, but we can worry about that later (apparently we're still pursuing Millwood).

I don't think there's any way this trade happens, but it would make me happy.

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by CStoneNo37 on Dec 23, 2005 10:56 AM EST reply actions

Trade Bedard

H's 27,a year older than Prior, he has yet to put in a decent season. Glaus would be the big bat that we need in the middle of the line up. Suck it up and sign Millwood. And Preston Wilson for good measure.

by el gordo on Dec 23, 2005 11:29 AM EST reply actions

Preston Wilson?!

"I don't see why you reporters keep confusing Brooks and me. Can't you see that we wear different numbers?" - Frank Robinson

by Scott Christ on Dec 23, 2005 11:33 AM EST up reply actions

Sure, if he's getting a Matt Lawtonesque $400K.

In.

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by CStoneNo37 on Dec 23, 2005 11:57 AM EST up reply actions

Re: O's should look at Wade Miller

His name has been previously mentioned. The Red sox cut him lose, after paying for shoulder surgery. Let's see if it worked. Miller has odd mechanics that make him prone to injury, but when he's on, he has good stuff. He's at least worth a cheap test drive.

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by drj on Dec 23, 2005 1:11 PM EST up reply actions

Bedard

Not that I think you should let players influence player acquistion decision, but I suspect Tejada would pissed if the O's traded Bedard unless it was for better pitching. His displeasure with the O's stems from their lack of pitching rather than the offense. If the O's trade Bedard then it leaves it spot for Maine unless we acquire Millwood or some journymen free agent.

by birdman on Dec 23, 2005 2:06 PM EST up reply actions