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Starting pitching is a luxury in MLB....why would Arizona trade him?




#300

QUOTE(#1):

Originally posted 07:46 AM ET  07.01 by Darth Maim

Starting pitching is a luxury in MLB....why would Arizona trade him?#300

True, especially in light of Webb's troubles. On the other hand...this team sucks hard and will probably be a non-factor for at least 4-5 years. What good is an 'ace' on a team 20 games under .500? Why not move him now and get three or four building blocks for the future?

I'd keep him. They already have the ultimate 'building block' in Justin Upton. Theyre struggling bad this season, but ifWebb comes back the DBacks are close to being a team capable of contending. IMO.

No way they should trade this guy. Build around him and Upton. How's JD Drew's little bro doing, anyhow? Stephen, I believe?

Glad to see the Angels going after the big guns.

even if the angels get him...what are they going to do..go to playoffs and lose in the first round like they always do?

QUOTE(#3):

Originally posted 08:44 AM ET  07.01 by Marlins Fan

I'd keep him. They already have the ultimate 'building block' in Justin Upton. Theyre struggling bad this season, but ifWebb comes back the DBacks are close to being a team capable of contending. IMO.

The ultimate building block? Ummmm ok.

QUOTE(#2):

Originally posted 08:35 AM ET  07.01 by BonusEruptus

True, especially in light of Webb's troubles. On the other hand...this team sucks hard and will probably be a non-factor for at least 4-5 years. What good is an 'ace' on a team 20 games under .500? Why not move him now and get three or four building blocks for the future?

Good point.....but I just can't see them trading their ace.

that means Escobar is finished. The Angels are moving on.

Escobar has been finished... the way he's up and down... and missing a muscle in his shoulder behind the deltoid that theoretically he needs in order to provide the strength and endurance to pitch a long time... Escobar was a good pitcher... he gave it a shot now it's time to move on...

They can have Bedard - he should be ready .......... some day - barring his ass not hurting him on the right cheek tomorrow.
Or his left pinky with that booger stuck to it gets through giving him a bad feeling.

QUOTE(#6):

Originally posted 09:53 AM ET  07.01 by DtownFan

even if the angels get him...what are they going to do..go to playoffs and lose in the first round like they always do?

At least they are in the playoffs.

QUOTE(#9):

Originally posted 10:34 AM ET  07.01 by Lakergirls & Geeech

that means Escobar is finished. The Angels are moving on.

Hopefully they will move him to the pen and he can find a role there.

QUOTE(#7):

Originally posted 10:12 AM ET  07.01 by Da Gators

The ultimate building block? Ummmm ok.

I'm guessing you haven't even seen Justin Upton play. Yes he IS the ultimate building block. He's 21 years old and will be in the allstar game this year and he has not even tapped his potential. Seriously we're talking about the next Ken Griffey Jr. here in his Seattle days.

Maybe the Angels would offer a package for Webb? Ha!

QUOTE(#1):

Originally posted 07:46 AM ET  07.01 by Darth Maim

Starting pitching is a luxury in MLB....why would Arizona trade him?#300

My reply is a general one...not specific to this article. Of course pitching is a luxury...but if the team has have several holes that needs to plug-up, if they have a surplus of pitchers or the pitcher has an expiring contract, and the team does not expect to re-sign him due to financial reason, ...that would be 3 reasons right there to trade him.

They need to keep Haren, he's a legit ace. They have about 1/2 dozen really good young players and the rest of the team are journeymen and cast-offs. If Webb is able to come back to 100% and they can lay their hands on a closer and some good bullpen arms they'll be right there.

QUOTE(#6):

Originally posted 09:53 AM ET  07.01 by DtownFan

even if the angels get him...what are they going to do..go to playoffs and lose in the first round like they always do?

Regardless, as long as they kick the sorry ass Texas team, (as they always do) I will be content.

QUOTE(#14):

Originally posted 11:04 AM ET  07.01 by '01 Champs

I'm guessing you haven't even seen Justin Upton play. Yes he IS the ultimate building block. He's 21 years old and will be in the allstar game this year and he has not even tapped his potential. Seriously we're talking about the next Ken Griffey Jr. here in his Seattle days.Maybe the Angels would offer a package for Webb? Ha!

"'01 Champs?" Please....let go of the past.....

QUOTE(#3):

Originally posted 08:44 AM ET  07.01 by Marlins Fan

I'd keep him. They already have the ultimate 'building block' in Justin Upton. Theyre struggling bad this season, but ifWebb comes back the DBacks are close to being a team capable of contending. IMO.

Well I'm not sure I'd call him the ultimate building block but he does have all the tools. Hits for average, hits for power, good speed, and good to great defense. May have Griffey potential for it's a little early to say for sure.

QUOTE(#7):

Originally posted 10:12 AM ET  07.01 by Da Gators

The ultimate building block? Ummmm ok.

Lol? You don't think Justin Upton is going to be a superstar? He already is starting to adjust to major league pitching at age 21, and he is absolutely raking this year.

.320, 14 hrs, 45 rbis, 49 runs, and 10 sbs. Don't tell me you don't want someone like that on YOUR team (probably the Dodgers)