thank you sir.

Generally, you don't.

The Royals have been to 3 straight Samardzija starts. Unless they're making the trade without including Duffy or Ventura, it doesn't help them win this year, at least not THAT much.

There's still that JC Sulbaran guy down at AA, he's having a pretty good year IIRC.

It could be an opportunity to replace James Shields for next year and get better this year. Maybe a package that includes Zimmer as the "close to ready" pitcher and another top prospect or two.

I would hate to get rid of Mondesi and Zimmer for Samardzija but that could get it done without moving Duff or Ventura.

No effing way I make that move.

In two full years as a starter in the NL, Jeff Samardzija has never posted an ERA under 3.83. He started last season hot as well, then turned to dogshit from June on.

March/April 2013: 3.35 ERA, 1.17 WHIP
May 2013: 2.31, 0.91
June 2013: 4.20 ERA, 1.48 WHIP
July 2013: 5.28, 1.57
August 2013: 5.54, 1.49
September/October 2013: 5.58, 1.50

March April 2014: 1.98 ERA, 1.24 ERA
May 2014: 1.32, 0.85
June 2014: 4.82, 1.54

Better move remains acquiring a bat.

Adrian Beltre is by far the best target for the Royals, so let's hope the Rangers continue to tank.

Plus he'd be moving from the NL to the AL.

What about for one or the other? Let's say Zimmer and a guy like Jorge Bonafacio or Cuthbert?

I'm not sold on him either, I am just saying there are ways to get this deal done without giving up Duffy/Ventura and moving sideways.

I'm still not a huge fan of Jeff Samardzija and still not convinced he doesn't go Luke Hochevar on you in the second half of the season.

If they're going to move Zimmer, I'd rather see it be for an impact bat. I absolutely would not include Mondesi in any deal, period, unless it's for David Price.

I'd be interested in seeing what Texas says if offered something like Zimmer, Cuthbert and Moustakas (maybe add a piece or subtract a piece) long before offering a similar package for Jeff Samardzija.

You make this too easy.




And are you still arguing that Salvy should have been platooned when he has a .290 career average against righties? You are a professional at hyperbolic overreactions and as your past posts prove, there is little reason to take your conclusions seriously.

If Zimmer didn't have the injury issues I think that is a realistic possibility. I just wonder how much teams are really going to give up in a deal that is centered around a guy who has basically been hurt for a year.

after they finish their series with DET:evil:

Hahahaha...I love it! Good luck getting the bitch to eat crow, however. The more likely outcome is zero acknowledgement or his standard moving of the goalposts. Good find though!!

I'm not convinced we "won" the Greinke deal. You are? So far Esobar and Cain have been pretty blasé, until this season. If Cain stays healthy then it changes quite a bit. Also you have to NPV trades. Getting some more WAR in the out years doesn't equal getting it now, nor does it account for the fact Milwaukee has already replaced both (with equal or better players mind you) at the same cost.

Still firm on your (Late April 2014) belief that Gordo is an "utter disgrace?"