NESN.com reported Sunday that Kevin Youkilis' most likely destinations, if he is traded from Boston, are the LA Dodgers, Arizona, and Philadelphia. Boston GM Ben Cherington claims that all trade talks involving Youk were started by other teams, and not the Red Sox.
Of those three teams, I think the Phillies are most likely to get Youk. They've really been struggling this year, and it will take much more than a solid return by Ryan Howard to overcome the Nationals and Marlins. Besides, the Phillies have been very aggressive in adding talent over the past few years without much regard for cost, such as when they signed Cliff Lee.
With a dwindling window of opportunity for the aging Phillies' nucleus, management will be even more willing to get help for the team.
As a Rockies fan, I was intrigued when I heard the Rockies were possibly interested in Youkilis, but I know the cautious approach of GM Dan O'Dowd would never allow for such a risky trade. Besides, the Rockies' best infield prospect, Nolan Arenado, is nearly ready to break in at the majors. Youkilis is only under contract through this season (he has a team for 2013) but he would be a rather expensive bridge to Arenado.
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Monday, June 4, 2012
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Busy Day For Rockies: Moyer, CarGo, and Tulo all in the News
There was big news out of Denver Wednesday for the Colorado Rockies. At 19-29 going into Wednesday, there was little to write home about concerning the Rockies, but the Rockies made news before, during and after their 13-5 win over the Houston Astros.
Before the game, the Rockies announced that 49-year old lefty Jamie Moyer was designated for assignment, meaning he will most likely be cut within the next 10 days. Moyer was 2-5 with a 5.70 ERA for the Rockies this year. On April 17th he became the oldest pitcher to win a game when he beat the San Diego Padres 5-3. Besides that highlight, Moyer's season has mostly been a reminder to the baseball world why pitchers retire by the time their bodies start to decline near the age of fourty. You have to admire Moyer's spirit in continuing his career, but I don't see him improving upon his meager stuff at this point. Josh Outman will start in Moyer's place on Friday.
During the game, outfielder Carlos Gonzalez hit three homeruns to help his team rout the Astros. That makes 13 for him this season.
The grim news came after the game, when shortstop Troy Tulowitzki said he is "going to miss a few days at least" with a groin injury. Tulowitzki also said that a DL stint is possible, and he will get an MRI on Thursday if his groin is "still really sore."
Before the game, the Rockies announced that 49-year old lefty Jamie Moyer was designated for assignment, meaning he will most likely be cut within the next 10 days. Moyer was 2-5 with a 5.70 ERA for the Rockies this year. On April 17th he became the oldest pitcher to win a game when he beat the San Diego Padres 5-3. Besides that highlight, Moyer's season has mostly been a reminder to the baseball world why pitchers retire by the time their bodies start to decline near the age of fourty. You have to admire Moyer's spirit in continuing his career, but I don't see him improving upon his meager stuff at this point. Josh Outman will start in Moyer's place on Friday.
During the game, outfielder Carlos Gonzalez hit three homeruns to help his team rout the Astros. That makes 13 for him this season.
The grim news came after the game, when shortstop Troy Tulowitzki said he is "going to miss a few days at least" with a groin injury. Tulowitzki also said that a DL stint is possible, and he will get an MRI on Thursday if his groin is "still really sore."
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