Friday, July 30, 2004
DEADLINE RUMORAMA
ESPN News is reporting that the Dodgers, Diamondbacks, and Marlins are working on a 3-way deal, with D-Backs centerfielder Steve Finley being the "centerpiece".
The proposed deal:
Los Angeles would receive CF Steve Finley, SP Brad Penny, 1B Hee Seop Choi
Florida would receive C Paul Lo Duca, RP Guillermo Mota, OF Juan Encarnacion (who was traded to L.A. during the offseason from FLA)
Arizona would receieve OF Jayson Werth and prospects from FLA and possibly LA or AZ
If this deal were to go down, the Dodgers would definitely come out on top. Penny would fit nicely into the rotation in Chavez Revine. Choi would give the Dodgers the first baseman that they've needed for a while. Finley would be a solid veteran guy to have in the fold. Hell, if the Dodgers get Finley, it means that the Padres won't.
Why would the Dodgers deal Lo Duca? Simple, they have Koyie Hill waiting in the wings. Dave Ross would probably take over the full-time duties behind the plate for the time being however. Mota would definitely improve a miserable Marlins bullpen. And as noted, Encarnacion would return to South Florida.
Arizona? (crickets)
Trading deadline is at 3 p.m. Central tomorrow afternoon. Should be interesting to see what happens. One thing's for sure, I hope Randy Johnson doesn't become a Yankee.
The proposed deal:
Los Angeles would receive CF Steve Finley, SP Brad Penny, 1B Hee Seop Choi
Florida would receive C Paul Lo Duca, RP Guillermo Mota, OF Juan Encarnacion (who was traded to L.A. during the offseason from FLA)
Arizona would receieve OF Jayson Werth and prospects from FLA and possibly LA or AZ
If this deal were to go down, the Dodgers would definitely come out on top. Penny would fit nicely into the rotation in Chavez Revine. Choi would give the Dodgers the first baseman that they've needed for a while. Finley would be a solid veteran guy to have in the fold. Hell, if the Dodgers get Finley, it means that the Padres won't.
Why would the Dodgers deal Lo Duca? Simple, they have Koyie Hill waiting in the wings. Dave Ross would probably take over the full-time duties behind the plate for the time being however. Mota would definitely improve a miserable Marlins bullpen. And as noted, Encarnacion would return to South Florida.
Arizona? (crickets)
Trading deadline is at 3 p.m. Central tomorrow afternoon. Should be interesting to see what happens. One thing's for sure, I hope Randy Johnson doesn't become a Yankee.
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