I take it you already have Felix? Because I would’ve suggested him as an interesting target for Soto. My thoughts are that you should target a #1 pitcher. Not Johan or Webb, but maybe Peavy’s owner is nervous about how he’ll hold up for the rest of the season? But if I could get John Lackey for Soto, straight up, I’d do it.

Don’t trade D. Wright. He will be a top 5 offensive player at the end of this season, Howard won’t.

Oh yeah, in case you were wondering, I am a diehard Mets fan and David Wright is my personal lord and savior. So take my advice with a grain of salt.

I lose SB’s but I still have good speed on my team. So instead of starting Miggy 1b, Wright 3b, and either Granderson or Victorino at C…I’m starting Howard 1b, Miggy 3b, and Soriano at C. That’s pretty much what it boils down to. Kind of a power lineup vs a speed lineup.

this isn’t really a brawl…more of a chase. makes me crack up everytime.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzR-paXH5D8

Maybe you have seen this already, but I hadn’t until yesterday and my life is forever better.

through 6/5/07: 10 HR, 40 RBI, 320 avg
through 6/5/08: 8 HR, 34 RBI, .271 avg

Yeah, the avg is way down – but I don’t think it’s any cause for concern. Everything else is pretty much right on track…

@Frank Rizzo: I’m curious too. I think it’s not a bad trade for you, given your options. I assume you’re talking Alfonso Soriano, not Rafael.

Don’t expect many steals coming back your way from Alfonso Gimpiano, however.

Thanks on the Mather heads-up. I’ve been watching him as well.

@cockyphoenix: That trade forced me to go change my drawers. I like it.

@Frank Rizzo: Wow, you have a ton of speed. If you are fine trading David Wright, I am too. Nice to have Miguel Cabrera as a backup.

How did I know you’d say that?

You think in Wright I’m giving up too much or I’m giving up too many stats for the 3 guys than I am with the 2?

Part of the reason I’m trading is to get rid of some OF. I’ve compiled too much from the WW early. I’m trying to get something out of all my depth.

What would you do?

As for my team, I couldn’t deal Putz to anybody. What are the odds he comes back to at least a decent closer level? Since I have 4 others I don’t need him to be ’07 good, just 30 saves good. I ended up settling on this trade instead–remember I had to get rid of a closer because I had too many to start.

Fielder/Harang to me, Jenks/Atkins to him

I think I bought low on both those guys; I didn’t sell my dudes short I hope

@BKK: Fielder is due. I think he’s the best player in that trade by far, so I’d do it.

@Sam: I’d want Billingsley, but see if you can get him for someone besides Nake Markickass. Marcum is pitching very well, but he had a 4.68 ERA last year after the all star break. Maybe he improves this year, but something to consider.

@RT: I think Rasmus is a September call-up. St. Louis outfield is crowded, and Rasmus was struggling because St. Louis wanted him to work on going opposite field so he’d be a better hitter once he hit the majors. I think he’s ditched that and gone back to his old habits, if you’ve followed some of the drama surrounding his family, namely his dad. Joe Mather was crushing the ball at AA Springfield last year, and AAA Memphis this year. Keep an eye on him.

@Zebo: Verlander has been okay his last 4 starts. The Tigers desperately need to have a great homestand against the Indians and the White Sox to get back in the race. If Verlander is going to sack up and pitch a gem this season, I’d say today is the day. I’d start them both, but I start all of my pitchers.