fathom Posted July 31, 2005 Author Share Posted July 31, 2005 According to what I read, the Padres postgame said they're just waiting for confirmation. However, they say it's a done deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 QUOTE(danman31 @ Jul 31, 2005 -> 12:59 AM) You're easier than I. On each message board I looked everyone that didn't hear it and replied was like huh what who when where why. So I'm sure I buy this, plus only the starter of the thread said it. It could be spam. Loretta is back btw. Here's something I came across. http://www.fanstop.com/public/mlbboards/pa....cgi?read=92992 I hope this is bulls***. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 31, 2005 Author Share Posted July 31, 2005 QUOTE(Jordan4life_2005 @ Jul 31, 2005 -> 07:01 AM) Here's something I came across. http://www.fanstop.com/public/mlbboards/pa....cgi?read=92992 I hope this is bulls***. If this is bulls***, there's a lot of people involved in this hoax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 31, 2005 Author Share Posted July 31, 2005 Anyone else find it hillarious that so many are b****ing about this already? First, Willie Harris doesn't deserve to be on this team. This will get his ass sent to the minors finally. Next, we needed a back-up 3b. Problem solved. I know everyone has their hopes set on Huff....but we're not the only team going after him, and their asking price is INSANE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 I'm beginning to think this is BS. Seeing how it seems as if only one person has heard this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWSGuy406 Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 QUOTE(fathom @ Jul 31, 2005 -> 07:00 AM) He's hitting lefties better than he is righties this season. What some people don't realize is that this guy can play both 3b and 2b. His OPS is abouat 175 pts higher than Willie Harris. Assuming we don't give up too much, I don't have a problem with this trade. It's a definite boost to our bench (including a switch hitter who has some pop from the right side ). Huh? On MLB.com 'splits' page for Blum, I see him having about a .265 OBP vs. lefties (there's two rows for lefties, dunno why) in 75 ABs this year. http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/stats/indivi...0398&statType=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerbaho-WG Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 This trade means that Willie gets to try his big pimpin' routine in Charlotte. Thank f***ing God! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 31, 2005 Author Share Posted July 31, 2005 QUOTE(CWSGuy406 @ Jul 31, 2005 -> 07:06 AM) Huh? On MLB.com 'splits' page for Blum, I see him having about a .265 OBP vs. lefties (there's two rows for lefties, dunno why) in 75 ABs this year. http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/stats/indivi...0398&statType=1 Well, lets just say the stats I was looking at were wrong. Kudos for calling me out on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 QUOTE(Cerbaho-WG @ Jul 31, 2005 -> 02:06 AM) This trade means that Willie gets to try his big pimpin' routine in Charlotte. Thank f***ing God! Do chicks really ever take a 5'9 170 lb guy who is trying to pimp seriously? Isn't he like Stifler's little brother? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 31, 2005 Author Share Posted July 31, 2005 Now that I know Blum is better vs rhp than lhp, this move is even more solid to me. We don't need a 2b or 3b vs lhp. However, he could give up support against tough righties. Both Crede and Iguchi struggle with the righty slider, so Blum could give those guys some rest vs those types of pitchers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish71 Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 QUOTE(witesoxfan @ Jul 31, 2005 -> 01:09 AM) Do chicks really ever take a 5'9 170 lb guy who is trying to pimp seriously? Isn't he like Stifler's little brother? Now starting for your Knights.......Big Pimping Willie Wee Wee Harris [ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 QUOTE(fathom @ Jul 31, 2005 -> 02:02 AM) If this is bulls***, there's a lot of people involved in this hoax. Not really. This has been done before. Only the starters of the thread are posting the info, and it's vague unverified info at that. Of course the obvious question is why bother with a Geoff Blum trade rumor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 31, 2005 Author Share Posted July 31, 2005 QUOTE(danman31 @ Jul 31, 2005 -> 07:14 AM) Of course the obvious question is why bother with a Geoff Blum trade rumor. Exactly. The move makes perfect sense for both teams, as the Padres have no need for Blum with Loretta and Randa added to the mix recently. I'll state that I think it's 98 pct legit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 Ok, people on wsi tuned into the radio station and now it's not official and it might only be 1 minor leaguer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 31, 2005 Author Share Posted July 31, 2005 QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Jul 31, 2005 -> 07:15 AM) Ok, people on wsi tuned into the radio station and now it's not official and it might only be 1 minor leaguer. Any predictions? I wouldn't be shocked if it's Borchard. Padres need some offensive punch, and they might think Borchard could come up and provide some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Jul 31, 2005 -> 01:15 AM) Ok, people on wsi tuned into the radio station and now it's not official and it might only be 1 minor leaguer. It's not official? Only one minor leaguer? I'm confused. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 31, 2005 Author Share Posted July 31, 2005 QUOTE(Jordan4life_2005 @ Jul 31, 2005 -> 07:17 AM) It's not official? Only one minor leaguer? I'm confused. The Padres announcers said that all they know is that Blum is being traded to the Sox, and they think it's for one minor leaguer. However, they can't confirm it until it's official. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 QUOTE(Jordan4life_2005 @ Jul 31, 2005 -> 01:17 AM) I'm confused. As am I, who the hell knows what's going on. I'm beginning to think bs since the station changed their tune already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 QUOTE(fathom @ Jul 31, 2005 -> 01:18 AM) The Padres announcers said that all they know is that Blum is being traded to the Sox, and they think it's for one minor leaguer. However, they can't confirm it until it's official. Ok, here's a question, what the hell would the hold up for a Geoff Blum for 1 minor leaguer be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Jul 31, 2005 -> 02:19 AM) Ok, here's a question, what the hell would the hold up for a Geoff Blum for 1 minor leaguer be? Wether they wanna give the Padres Baj or Borchard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 31, 2005 Author Share Posted July 31, 2005 QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Jul 31, 2005 -> 07:19 AM) Ok, here's a question, what the hell would the hold up for a Geoff Blum for 1 minor leaguer be? An official statement from both teams. Considering what time it is right now, it would likely be done in the morning. How often do you see trades completed at 3:20AM EST? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 31, 2005 Author Share Posted July 31, 2005 QUOTE(Kalapse @ Jul 31, 2005 -> 07:20 AM) Wether they wanna give the Padres Baj or Borchard. Since neither fit into Ozzie and/or KW's plans, I'd rather it's one of them instead of a younger guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 QUOTE(fathom @ Jul 31, 2005 -> 01:20 AM) An official statement from both teams. Considering what time it is right now, it would likely be done in the morning. How often do you see trades completed at 3:20AM EST? Wasn't the Olivo deal announced like an hour ago? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 31, 2005 Author Share Posted July 31, 2005 (edited) QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Jul 31, 2005 -> 07:22 AM) Wasn't the Olivo deal announced like an hour ago? No, I read about it earlier in the night. It was officially announced after the Padres game tonight. It's a little different when it's two west coast teams involved. Edited July 31, 2005 by fathom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danman31 Posted July 31, 2005 Share Posted July 31, 2005 I'm still not convinced. Besides, this isn't worth getting excited over, which I'm not. You know the deal's not worth making when you're more concerned about who we gave up than who we got. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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