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darkcloud4579 · 07-03-2003, 03:03 AM

THE SEARCH FOR GREENER PASTURES BEGINS

As the trade deadline nears, the LA Dodgers, who are out of the NL West race are considering trading star Shawn Green.

Green, 32, has expressed his desire to play in a major market, with a winning club. "I came here with high expectations. I'm pleased with the committment of the club, but unfortunately we haven't got the job done." said Green. "As much I would love to stay in LA, I have to explore my options when the time comes." he said about his free agency at the end of the season.

Dodgers GM Mark Manley said the team was exploring offers from a half dozen teams. He declined to name them, but sources report those clubs are both New York clubs, Baltimore, Oregon, St. Louis and of all places, New England.

Rumored to want to go closer to his hometown of Des Plaines, IL, Green would have to move to Left Field if he wanted to play for the White Sox, who have Magglio Ordonez locked up until 2009. The Cubs are said not to be interested in the former All-Star.

VLAD IS GOING GOING....
Vladimir Guerrero shocked the baseball world, opting to sign with the Anaheim Angels two years ago, instead of the deep pocketed Washington Legends ownership, which bought the former Montreal Expos for $190 million from Major League Baseball.

The honeymoon is almost over at Capital One Ballfield, but Vlad is not interested in going back to rescue his former club in its new digs. What he is interested in however, is playing for a contender.

"I want to play for winner. No more losing." said Guerrero on ESPN's Baseball Tonight. Because Guerrero makes nearly $20 million per year and is second only to San Diego's Sammy Sosa in salary, few teams are willing to take the contract on.

"I'd trade for him in an instant, but that contract really puts a damper on things," said one AL General Manager. Despite the huge salary, a few teams are privately talking with the Angels about a deal for the 2-time MVP, who is the first player to follow up an MVP season in one league, to win the MVP in the other league the following season.

While they Yankees are always interested, rumor has it, Guerrero has no desire to go to New York. Some say Alex Rodriguez has called from Texas, encouraging the young star to join the club. Texas won the 2003 World Series and A-Rod is looking to help the club - which has over $70 million availible for free agents next year - to start it shopping spree early with a deal for Vlad.

The difference will not only be the contract, but also what Anaheim gets in return. Few contenders are stocked with talented players ready to play now, like Oregon is, so expect Dark Cloud to make a bid for the star - despite the huge contract he commands.

"There aren't many contenders out there that could put a package together to meet with Anaheim wants. Ultimately, they'd rather have him bring in fans for them, then go someplace where he'd be disappointed - and where they'll get screwed on prospects. So they're going to think long and hard about this one." said one observer close to the club.

Other clubs with a shot include Boston and the Chicago White Sox, who with both Green and Guerrero, would bust the bank, but create the most potent lineup in baseball. But few expect this to happen.

Stay tuned...for there will certainly be new developments soon!

07-03-2003, 03:03 AM	#13
darkcloud4579 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 8,659	2005 Trade Rumblings THE SEARCH FOR GREENER PASTURES BEGINS As the trade deadline nears, the LA Dodgers, who are out of the NL West race are considering trading star Shawn Green. Green, 32, has expressed his desire to play in a major market, with a winning club. "I came here with high expectations. I'm pleased with the committment of the club, but unfortunately we haven't got the job done." said Green. "As much I would love to stay in LA, I have to explore my options when the time comes." he said about his free agency at the end of the season. Dodgers GM Mark Manley said the team was exploring offers from a half dozen teams. He declined to name them, but sources report those clubs are both New York clubs, Baltimore, Oregon, St. Louis and of all places, New England. Rumored to want to go closer to his hometown of Des Plaines, IL, Green would have to move to Left Field if he wanted to play for the White Sox, who have Magglio Ordonez locked up until 2009. The Cubs are said not to be interested in the former All-Star. VLAD IS GOING GOING.... Vladimir Guerrero shocked the baseball world, opting to sign with the Anaheim Angels two years ago, instead of the deep pocketed Washington Legends ownership, which bought the former Montreal Expos for $190 million from Major League Baseball. The honeymoon is almost over at Capital One Ballfield, but Vlad is not interested in going back to rescue his former club in its new digs. What he is interested in however, is playing for a contender. "I want to play for winner. No more losing." said Guerrero on ESPN's Baseball Tonight. Because Guerrero makes nearly $20 million per year and is second only to San Diego's Sammy Sosa in salary, few teams are willing to take the contract on. "I'd trade for him in an instant, but that contract really puts a damper on things," said one AL General Manager. Despite the huge salary, a few teams are privately talking with the Angels about a deal for the 2-time MVP, who is the first player to follow up an MVP season in one league, to win the MVP in the other league the following season. While they Yankees are always interested, rumor has it, Guerrero has no desire to go to New York. Some say Alex Rodriguez has called from Texas, encouraging the young star to join the club. Texas won the 2003 World Series and A-Rod is looking to help the club - which has over $70 million availible for free agents next year - to start it shopping spree early with a deal for Vlad. The difference will not only be the contract, but also what Anaheim gets in return. Few contenders are stocked with talented players ready to play now, like Oregon is, so expect Dark Cloud to make a bid for the star - despite the huge contract he commands. "There aren't many contenders out there that could put a package together to meet with Anaheim wants. Ultimately, they'd rather have him bring in fans for them, then go someplace where he'd be disappointed - and where they'll get screwed on prospects. So they're going to think long and hard about this one." said one observer close to the club. Other clubs with a shot include Boston and the Chicago White Sox, who with both Green and Guerrero, would bust the bank, but create the most potent lineup in baseball. But few expect this to happen. Stay tuned...for there will certainly be new developments soon!