Three-team trade in the works?

by Eli Greenspan on Nov 17, 2009 1:55 PM EST

Chicago Tribune sports writer Mark Gonzales comments on a report that suggests the White Sox, Angels, and Padres are discussing a three-way deal that would send Adrian Gonzalez to Chicago, Paul Konerko to Anaheim, and prospects to San Diego.

Sox general manager Ken Williams has made no secret of his quest for a left-handed hitter, and a team source acknowledged last month that the club has had interest in Gonzalez in previous years.

However, discussions are in the early stages and there is no indication that any names have been thrown around.

The White Sox would have to surrender their top prospects to land Gonzalez, which likely means that Tyler Flowers and/or Jordan Danks would be on the move. The Angels would also have to surrender a prospect or two, but with Kendry Morales at first, adding Konerko and his 12 million dollar salary does not seem to be worth while.

If the first move new Padres GM Jed Hoyer is going to make is around Adrian Gonzalez, than you can expect for him to have a high asking price. Approaching the Red Sox, where he is very familiar with their organization, is a strong possibility.

Expect these trade talks to stretch well into the offseason.

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I don't see how this helps the Angels at all??

They passed on Konerko a few years ago, and with Morales having a great season, I don’t see a place for another expensive aging bat.

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by matthiasstephan on Nov 17, 2009 7:41 PM EST reply actions

DH I guess

but yeah, don’t see the point, but it depends on what they give up.

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by Taskmaster on Nov 17, 2009 10:31 PM EST up reply actions

Totally nuts

They could get Vlad as a DH for what Konerko is already guaranteed and give up nothing.

by Rev Halofan on Nov 18, 2009 12:15 AM EST reply actions

Rev, I think Vlad will sign for less than that.

Konerko is due to make 12 million. I can see Vlad signing for 7-8.

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by matthiasstephan on Nov 18, 2009 11:49 AM EST up reply actions

konerko at 3b only—if not dont take him—keep vald for sure anyway—lose lackey-figgy-and mathews—maybe even just let wood play 3b and go after a big pitcher like halliday-and get heath bell also-add to the bull pen with shields coming back and escobar might make it still-
get halliday and bell and keep vlad-basically trading roy for john—lackey will probably get hurt again—sorry but thats it—-

by spc7@verizon.net on Nov 18, 2009 3:36 PM EST reply actions