a_ndrew3000
07-23-2005, 03:29 PM
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2114944
The Baltimore Orioles on Saturday agreed to trade right-handed pitcher Sidney Ponson to San Diego for first baseman Phil Nevin.
Nevin has a limited no-trade clause and had yet to approve the deal, ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney reports, and according to Nevin's clause, he can veto a trade to the Orioles.
With Ponson acquired by the Padres, the Orioles' deal to acquire Florida Marlins right-hander A.J. Burnett has been shelved.
A three-way deal with the Orioles and Texas Rangers, which would have sent Burnett to Baltimore, was "killed" by the Orioles this weekend, a baseball man familiar with the deal told ESPN.com's Jayson Stark. So the Marlins are believed to have broken off talks with Baltimore, at least for now, and are back to focusing on offers by the Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays.
Lowell, who is hitting .230 with four homers and 39 RBI, is owed about $21 million through 2007.
Ponson was sent to San Diego once he refused a trade to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays for left-handed reliever Trever Miller.
The Padres have a need for a starter because Adam Eaton (9-2 in 14 starts, 3.42 ERA) likely heading to the bullpen. Bothered by elbow pain, Eaton can't throw his curveball, relegating him as a fastball-changeup reliever.
Now the Marlins have to try to find a taker for third baseman Mike Lowell with Burnett, or return to the possibilities with the White Sox and Red Sox.
The White Sox figure to head the list of other deals, with prospect Brandon McCarthy the main part of the package along with starter Jose Contreras. The Red Sox's offer would center on right-handed pitcher Bronson Arroyo.
Why Ponson? Who is going to place first? Nady? Say it aint so... Please veto this deal Phil!
I believe that Nady/Sweeny can handle the first base duties, but surely Nevin is worth more than Ponson! I realize that a shake-up is in order, due to the lack of wins lately, but Ponson!
Batters are hitting .329 against him! .329!
The Baltimore Orioles on Saturday agreed to trade right-handed pitcher Sidney Ponson to San Diego for first baseman Phil Nevin.
Nevin has a limited no-trade clause and had yet to approve the deal, ESPN The Magazine's Buster Olney reports, and according to Nevin's clause, he can veto a trade to the Orioles.
With Ponson acquired by the Padres, the Orioles' deal to acquire Florida Marlins right-hander A.J. Burnett has been shelved.
A three-way deal with the Orioles and Texas Rangers, which would have sent Burnett to Baltimore, was "killed" by the Orioles this weekend, a baseball man familiar with the deal told ESPN.com's Jayson Stark. So the Marlins are believed to have broken off talks with Baltimore, at least for now, and are back to focusing on offers by the Chicago White Sox, Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays.
Lowell, who is hitting .230 with four homers and 39 RBI, is owed about $21 million through 2007.
Ponson was sent to San Diego once he refused a trade to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays for left-handed reliever Trever Miller.
The Padres have a need for a starter because Adam Eaton (9-2 in 14 starts, 3.42 ERA) likely heading to the bullpen. Bothered by elbow pain, Eaton can't throw his curveball, relegating him as a fastball-changeup reliever.
Now the Marlins have to try to find a taker for third baseman Mike Lowell with Burnett, or return to the possibilities with the White Sox and Red Sox.
The White Sox figure to head the list of other deals, with prospect Brandon McCarthy the main part of the package along with starter Jose Contreras. The Red Sox's offer would center on right-handed pitcher Bronson Arroyo.
Why Ponson? Who is going to place first? Nady? Say it aint so... Please veto this deal Phil!
I believe that Nady/Sweeny can handle the first base duties, but surely Nevin is worth more than Ponson! I realize that a shake-up is in order, due to the lack of wins lately, but Ponson!
Batters are hitting .329 against him! .329!