josh hamilton / is there more to this story that we dont know? ....

prodigy · Dec 21, 2007

... or are the reds once again proving to be an inept franchise for dealing a (re)developing star for a fringe major league pitcher at best. at the risk of going all 'themanej' over hamilton ---- what the hell is cincinnati doing?

Reds Trade Josh Hamilton to Rangers
By PAUL J. WEBER
Associated Press Writer

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TonyMar · Dec 21, 2007

Dusty Baker does not like young position players...lol

There was talk that the Cubs were trying to acquire him, but Cincy did not want to deal within the divsion...meaning Dusty did not want him traded to the team that he is gunning for.

Plus the Reds need pitching...maybe they are trying to strike gold with Volquez.

PO69 · Dec 21, 2007

Anytime a player has had alcohol and drug addiction, then they can be a real dangerous hire. They are 50% more likely to have agression issues as well and most likely will have a relapse at least one time. He is a risky player

prodigy · Dec 21, 2007

PO69 said:
Anytime a player has had alcohol and drug addiction, then they can be a real dangerous hire. They are 50% more likely to have agression issues as well and most likely will have a relapse at least one time. He is a risky player

this is generally what i was thinking as well. obviously every day the kid wakes up, its a new challenge for him. demons are right around the corner. but he couldnt have been making much for the reds and to just give him away like that is perplexing. anyone able to dig up the contract he was on with the reds? he certainly wasnt making #1 draft pick money this time around so to just unload him for a mediocre pitcher like volquez is strange.

JakeT. · Dec 21, 2007

Hamilton will be an All-Star and hit 35+ HRs for Texas if he is healthy and a regular.

Illini · Dec 21, 2007

prodigy said:
this is generally what i was thinking as well. obviously every day the kid wakes up, its a new challenge for him. demons are right around the corner. but he couldnt have been making much for the reds and to just give him away like that is perplexing. anyone able to dig up the contract he was on with the reds? he certainly wasnt making #1 draft pick money this time around so to just unload him for a mediocre pitcher like volquez is strange.

I'm sure he was just making the league minimum, and won't be eligible for arbitration for another 2 years. It does seem strange.

Donnybasbl · Dec 21, 2007

Funny....I was wondering the same thing and scratching my head as a I saw that trade scrawl across the bottom of the screen.

5teamparlay · May 18, 2008

he certainly wasnt making #1 draft pick money this time around so to just unload him for a mediocre pitcher like volquez is strange.

5-18-08:

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/7639/;_ylt=Ah2Ch0dgkP5ai8NvtpwLWkWpu7YF

Edinson Volquez (7-1) gave up four hits and a pair of runs in six innings, raising his earned run average from 1.12 to 1.33.

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/7639/;_ylt=Ah2Ch0dgkP5ai8NvtpwLWkWpu7YFhttp://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/players/7639/;_ylt=Ah2Ch0dgkP5ai8NvtpwLWkWpu7YF

mike0187 · May 18, 2008

you're looking for something that isn't there...

Hamilton is a risk because of his past off the field issues....Volquez is also very talented but went through a bad stretch on the field at one point before bouncing back stronger than ever

The Reds obviously needed pitching help more than hitting.

JakeT. · May 18, 2008

jakethompson said:
Hamilton will be an All-Star and hit 35+ HRs for Texas if he is healthy and a regular.

How do I backpat? :103631605

Gator627 · May 18, 2008

Pitching > Hitting

JakeT. · May 18, 2008

Gator627 said:
Pitching > Hitting

Agreed.

SkinsRaj28 · May 18, 2008

jakethompson said:
How do I backpat?

Ladies and gentleman, your '07-08 Minnesota Vikings.

ECS · May 18, 2008

The reds took a gamble because of their surplus of outfielders and thus far its looking really good (actually pretty good for both teams)

FairWarning · May 18, 2008

ECS said:
The reds took a gamble because of their surplus of outfielders and thus far its looking really good (actually pretty good for both teams)

But think if Texas had Volquez and Chris Young? Cinci still has to lose an OF so Jay Bruce can play everyday. Just may be Dusty's boy Patterson.

ECS · May 18, 2008

Trust me, I know Pitching trumps hitting any day so without being biased I would take the pitcher everyday of the week. You should hear the scouts rave about Bruce, more than a few have said he would be their starting CF right now and apparently these were teams with good CF's

Akillies · May 18, 2008

jakethompson said:
Hamilton will be an All-Star and hit 35+ HRs for Texas if he is healthy and a regular.

good call here, Hamilton with a real shot at the triple crown.

Gator627 · May 19, 2008

Griffey is going to get moved to some AL team and the Reds will pick up more pitching and some random prospects. Jay Bruce will get called up and be a starting OF.

Speaking of crazy trades, has anyone ever seen the players in the Colon to Expos deal?

The Expos sent Brandon Phillips, Grady Sizemore and Cliff Lee to the Indians for Colon. Can you say.."one sided"?

5starbomb · May 19, 2008

prodigy said:
... or are the reds once again proving to be an inept franchise for dealing a (re)developing star for a fringe major league pitcher at best. at the risk of going all 'themanej' over hamilton ---- what the hell is cincinnati doing?

Reds Trade Josh Hamilton to Rangers
By PAUL J. WEBER
Associated Press Writer

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