How do you trade an injury plagued Garciaparra?

If Garciaparra went to Beane and asked to be traded to a contender like Boston or NYY for a utility role, (assuming a team actually wanted him) what would Beane ask for?

over 2 years ago MMunoz33 16 comments 0 recs |

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I saw this comment on the Athletics site

Well maybe 1 marginal prospect or cash, hes virtually untradeable, is he doing good at all this year?

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by trademan56 on Jul 6, 2009 2:43 PM EDT reply actions

He is hitting around .255 hit a couple homeruns and 20 rbi..

He only serves as pinch-hitter/ late game defensive sub!

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by MMunoz33 on Jul 6, 2009 4:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Still though

1 or 2 marginal prospects

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by trademan56 on Jul 6, 2009 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions

You don't, unless you're ok getting a meh return.

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by squid92 on Jul 6, 2009 5:48 PM EDT reply actions

Protip

You dont, he has no value

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by CB30 on Jul 6, 2009 6:55 PM EDT reply actions

He May Have P.R. Value To The Red Sox

Bring the guy home at the twilight of his career. The fans would love it.

by Androgen Jar Jimmy on Jul 6, 2009 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Nah, don't waste the roster spot unless we're WAY ahead in the AL East.

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by bdalebs on Jul 7, 2009 10:44 AM EDT up reply actions

Its not gonna happen, but perhaps if he were a full time DH

his offensive numbers would improve. Given his health issues, a marginal prospect would be a worthwhile return.

by Aufheben on Jul 7, 2009 10:46 AM EDT reply actions

The only way he gets traded is if some DH gets hurt on a contending AL team

and B.B. would not get much back in return.

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by adragon on Jul 8, 2009 12:42 PM EDT reply actions

Do you really want Garciaparra as your DH??

I think there are better options to be had for that role.

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by matthiasstephan on Jul 12, 2009 7:07 AM EDT up reply actions

He's a bench bat on a second division team

You could easily find comparable players in your own organization.

by ThomasG on Jul 8, 2009 5:11 PM EDT reply actions

Phils were looking at him earlier in the year, they’re still hurting for a bench bat, with just releasing Coste. They might give up a marginal prospect for him. Possibly Sergio Escolona, who’s been up and down for the Phillies.

by RobertR on Jul 11, 2009 2:41 PM EDT reply actions

Only trade for Nomar if he agrees..

To double duty, playing first, and between innings sells souvenirs. Nomar is too much of a injury risk, all MLB teams should pass.

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by halofolife on Jul 12, 2009 4:20 AM EDT reply actions

too much of an injury risk?

then do you really want him climbing steep stadium stairs with a bin full of malts around his neck? though I suppose in Oakland he’s only got two levels to worry about….

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by scatterbrian on Jul 21, 2009 7:35 PM EDT up reply actions

Low prospect, he’s still useful as a PH and occasional sub…would be good to see him go and finish his career in Boston(I’m assuming this is his last year).

by Ohpityme on Jul 19, 2009 8:09 AM EDT reply actions

I don't think Nomar brings back anything significant

trading him to a contender would be a favor to him rather than a way to recoup value. But, with Giambi landing on the DL, I’m thinking Barton is the 1B with Nomar getting starts vs. LHPs, which means the A’s may want to keep him. Ugh.

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by scatterbrian on Jul 21, 2009 7:37 PM EDT reply actions