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Topic Started: Jul 27 2008, 10:14 AM (131 Views)
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Yankees taking a hard look at Bannister as trade deadline nears
By BOB DUTTON
The Kansas City Star

Should the Royals send pitcher Brian Bannister back to New York if offered outfielder Melky Cabrera or another run-production bat in return?

Such an offer might be forthcoming, because the Yankees appear determined to boost their rotation and are showing increased interest in Bannister as an alternative if ongoing efforts to acquire Seattle’s Jarrod Washburn reach an impasse.

Nothing appears imminent, but the framework for a deal seems to exist because New York has already shown a willingness to part with Cabrera. Add this: The Royals nearly obtained Cabrera in a trade-deadline swap two years ago for veteran outfielder Reggie Sanders before Sanders suffered an injury.

Royals general manager Dayton Moore, as usual, declined to comment on specific rumors but expressed hesitation at breaking up the club’s young rotation.

“We like the group of young pitchers that we have,” he said. “Although that group has struggled some this year, we’re encouraged that they’re going in the right direction. We want to keep this group together.”

The Yankees still appear to prefer Washburn, an 11-year veteran who is 4-9 with a 4.75 ERA in 20 games, but the Mariners rejected an offer of Cabrera and pitcher Kei Igawa. Seattle is thought to want a prospect, possibly minor-league outfielder Brett Gardner, in addition to the Yankees’ picking up the remaining $14 million-plus on Washburn’s contract through next season.

The Yankees, like several teams, previously contacted the Royals regarding pitcher Zack Greinke. One major-league source said New York had offered Cabrera and second baseman Robinson Cano in exchange for Greinke and a position player thought to be outfielder Mark Teahen.

Discussions fizzled when the Royals showed little willingness to trade Greinke.

Cabrera, 23, and Bannister, 27, are each experiencing disappointing seasons. Cabrera is batting just .248 with eight homers and 35 RBIs in 99 games, while Bannister is 7-9 with a 5.40 ERA in 21 starts.

Even so, both would address a pressing need.

Cabrera, a switch-hitter, could become the Royals’ regular center fielder and enable the club to shift David DeJesus to left. It could also allow Teahen to make a permanent move to first base.

Bannister could bolster a Yankees’ rotation weakened by the loss of Chien-Ming Wang, a 19-game winner the last two seasons. Wang isn’t expected to return from a foot injury until late September.

A Bannister-for-Cabrera deal would be a relative wash in financial terms. Cabrera is making $461,200, while Bannister is making $421,000. Both players are almost certain to qualify for arbitration in the offseason under the labor agreement’s super-two provision.

The non-waiver trading deadline is 3 p.m. Thursday. Players must clear waivers in order to be traded after the deadline.

The possibility for a deal escalated Friday night when New York filled two other immediate needs by acquiring outfielder Xavier Nady and reliever Damaso Marte from Pittsburgh for four minor-league players.

The Royals obtained Bannister from the Mets on Dec. 6, 2006, in a deal for reliever Ambiorix Burgos. Bannister opened last season in the minors but joined the Royals’ rotation in mid-May and finished 12-9 with a 3.87 ERA in 27 starts.
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The f*ck would we want Bannister for? Trading for a pitcher just to trade for a pitcher makes no sense. I wouldn't want him or Washedupburn.

And this is the type of lateral deal that the Royals make why they'll never be sh*t. They need a run-producing bat. So trade for Melky Cabrera. That'll help.
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Jul 27 2008, 10:41 AM
The f*ck would we want Bannister for? Trading for a pitcher just to trade for a pitcher makes no sense. I wouldn't want him or Washedupburn.

And this is the type of lateral deal that the Royals make why they'll never be sh*t. They need a run-producing bat. So trade for Melky Cabrera. That'll help.

I'll take Grienke or Bannister over Washburn in a heartbeat...
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Jul 27 2008, 10:43 AM
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Jul 27 2008, 10:41 AM
The f*ck would we want Bannister for? Trading for a pitcher just to trade for a pitcher makes no sense. I wouldn't want him or Washedupburn.

And this is the type of lateral deal that the Royals make why they'll never be sh*t. They need a run-producing bat. So trade for Melky Cabrera. That'll help.

I'll take Grienke or Bannister over Washburn in a heartbeat...

Agreed.

Why would the Royals want Melky though? That makes no sense.
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Jul 27 2008, 10:55 AM
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Jul 27 2008, 10:43 AM
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Jul 27 2008, 10:41 AM
The f*ck would we want Bannister for? Trading for a pitcher just to trade for a pitcher makes no sense. I wouldn't want him or Washedupburn.

And this is the type of lateral deal that the Royals make why they'll never be sh*t. They need a run-producing bat. So trade for Melky Cabrera. That'll help.

I'll take Grienke or Bannister over Washburn in a heartbeat...

Agreed.

Why would the Royals want Melky though? That makes no sense.

makes no money
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Jul 27 2008, 11:01 AM
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Jul 27 2008, 10:55 AM
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Jul 27 2008, 10:43 AM
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Jul 27 2008, 10:41 AM
The f*ck would we want Bannister for? Trading for a pitcher just to trade for a pitcher makes no sense. I wouldn't want him or Washedupburn.

And this is the type of lateral deal that the Royals make why they'll never be sh*t. They need a run-producing bat. So trade for Melky Cabrera. That'll help.

I'll take Grienke or Bannister over Washburn in a heartbeat...

Agreed.

Why would the Royals want Melky though? That makes no sense.

makes no money

Neither does Bannister.
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That has to be wrong, we wanted to trade Cano for Greinke? f*ck that. And what the f*ck is this, Cabrera was now apart of the Washburn deal. f*ck Washburn and his one year wonder ass, the guy sucks, and f*ck Bannister. I don't want any of these guys.
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Melky - .317 in last 10. :gaysmile:

Melky's been a big disappointment at the plate this season, but I wouldn't mess with the outfield defense right now, nor with Robinson Cano's psyche by trading his best friend. If you want to upgrade the offense in center field, wait until the off-season.
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I wholeheartedly agree on Washburn - I'd rather keep Ponson/Rasner/Hughes/Kennedy @ the 4-5 Spot than give up to get him - his numbers are God Awful...
You know who he is - Denny Neagle.
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Washburn is still scheduled to take the mound at 1:07
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Jul 27 2008, 12:59 PM
Washburn is still scheduled to take the mound at 1:07

He's through 3 IP with 1 hit and 2 BB.
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8 innings, 1 run, 4 hits for Washburn today.

Since a terrible start, he went 1-1 with a 2.93 ERA in June, and 2-2 with a 2.91 ERA in July. He's been great the last 2 months. If he can get him for free, do it. He's far better than Raznor and Ponson, even in his worst years.
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Jul 27 2008, 04:53 PM
8 innings, 1 run, 4 hits for Washburn today.

Since a terrible start, he went 1-1 with a 2.93 ERA in June, and 2-2 with a 2.91 ERA in July. He's been great the last 2 months. If he can get him for free, do it. He's far better than Raznor and Ponson, even in his worst years.

But not enough better to give up anybody of worth. I want him as long as it's for a low level prospect or two.
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Bannister has shown himself to be garbage after pitching well last year and at the beginning of this year. Grienke is interesting though.
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Greinke is definitely interesting, but not at the cost of Cano, has(tm) some media outlets have been reporting.
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Jul 28 2008, 10:50 PM
Greinke is definitely interesting, but not at the cost of Cano, has(tm) some media outlets have been reporting.

I would like to agree with that statment, Mattingly23.
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