SSH2005 Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06078/672914.stm Wilson in demand Craig Wilson, who reportedly could be the focus of the Clement/Arroyo trade talks, without question could be available in a trade of any kind. The Red Sox aren't the only team interested in Wilson. Atlanta, Cleveland, San Diego and Seattle also are believed to have asked about Wilson's availability. "Nothing really would surprise me," Wilson said. "But I think I know about as much as everyone else does -- not much. The only thing I know is what you guys write. If you guys write that I'm a starting pitcher, then maybe I should go get another glove." Wow, I'm impressed that the Pirates are actually trying to contend. They already have some talented, young pitchers -- Zach Duke, Oliver Perez, and Paul Maholm. Their rotation wouldn't be that bad if they added Clement or Arroyo. Zach Duke Matt Clement / Bronson Arroyo Oliver Perez Kip Wells Paul Maholm Not bad for the Pirates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 It's actually more like Zach Duke Matt Clement/Bronson Arroyo Oliver Perez Paul Maholm Ian Snell/Sean Burnett/Victor Santos Kip is out until atleast the All-Star break, they're going to have to plug in one of those 3 for a while. Even with that, this rotation is incredibly solid, it appears that Duke is a stud, Olly Perez has the talent and the ability to be a top of the rotation starter and showed 2 years ago that he can do it, Paul Maholm was incredibly impressive in his short stint with the team last year and if they're able to add Arroyo then this team rotation will be looking great, I really don't think Clement would be all that good for the Pirates, i just think he's shot at this point. Maybe the Pirates can make a run at 4th place this year, push the Cubs even deeper into the s*** of the NL Central. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSH2005 Posted March 19, 2006 Author Share Posted March 19, 2006 (edited) Oh, I didn't know that about Kip Wells. I knew Ian Snell could start but I thought that they liked him as a reliever. That makes sense. Their rotation actually looks better to me than the Cubs rotation with Prior, Wood, and Miller all on the DL. This is how the Flubs have their rotation set up right now... Carlos Zambrano Glendon Rusch Greg Maddux Jerome Williams Rich Hill / Angel Guzman / Jae Kuk Ryu ??? That's pretty sad. I agree that the Pirates should try to acquire Arroyo instead of Clement. Arroyo has a really cheap contract and Clement has been a headcase ever since he took that linedrive off of his noggin. I think his mental focus is shot now. The sad thing is that the Pirates originally had Arroyo but placed him on waivers in 2003 and Boston claimed him. Edited March 19, 2006 by SSH2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 If the Pirates were to consider taking Clement, the BoSox better be paying 80% of his deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 (edited) So it looks like the Cubs will now finish no better than 4th in the division. Nice. Edited March 19, 2006 by Jordan4life_2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodAsGould Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 the Pirates have some good young pitchers and everything dont know why they would want Clement or Arroyo.... If anything they should keep Craig Wilson or package him in a deal for more hitting not less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iWiN4PreP Posted March 20, 2006 Share Posted March 20, 2006 agreed what does this deal for any team involved? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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