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Originally Posted by Green & Gold Heart
I like the Redman and Rhodes to Pittsburgh for Kendall a lot better than the Atlanta deal. I don't know who the heck would be the 5th starter though if both of them go. Blanton is 5th starter material, nothing better. I don't want to see him starting 30+ next year.
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No thanks...Kendall is dead weight with that fat contract of his...something like $30-35 million for the next three years. I know the A's are overpaying Rhodes, but he's much more movable than Kendall and I think less of a monetary gamble in the longrun. Redman has value and isn't making an obscene amount of money and they could do much worse for their fifth starter.
I really like the Braves deal. Zito has struggled and maybe a change of scenery is just what the doctor ordered. But, realistically, he or Mulder aren't going to be in Oakland in 2 years...why not deal when the stock is high?? Giles is a solid player that will fill a hole they've had for a while...and he's cheap. Throw in Meyer...who's no toss-in...and you've got yourself a pretty good deal.
Who takes Zito's spot in the rotation?? Well, plenty of capable guys on the farm in Blanton, Saaralos (??), Rheinecker and don't forget about Duch...definitely deserving of a shot after last season's performance.
The Braves' deal makes perfect sense...so much so that it's probably too good to be true!!