TheHolyBovine Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Trade for Elijah Dukes, who has lost his job in Washington. He can play a capable CF. Is he a lead-off man? No, but he's a legitimate MLB player with upside. Wouldn't take a heck of a lot to acquire him at this point... Actually, scratch this idea. KW wouldn't be interested. Dukes has amazing talent, power, and patience. He's not a grindy hack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Please tell me this is a joke. HELL NO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHolyBovine Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 QUOTE (Brian @ Apr 7, 2009 -> 08:17 PM) Please tell me this is a joke. HELL NO! Nothing personal, but you know not what you speak of. Seriously. Dukes runs rings around the organization's current OF prospects, and it's not close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamPabloOzuna Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 QUOTE (TheHolyBovine @ Apr 7, 2009 -> 08:21 PM) Nothing personal, but you know not what you speak of. Seriously. Dukes runs rings around the organization's current OF prospects, and it's not close. im gonna have to go ahead and agree with you here. dukes has an extremely high upside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Steve's Fantasy Sports advice strikes again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Dukes has had some issues, but I'd love to have him. He's immensely talented. Problem is the Nationals wouldn't even talk to us unless we were dangling Gordon Beckham. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHolyBovine Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Apr 7, 2009 -> 08:27 PM) Dukes has had some issues, but I'd love to have him. He's immensely talented. Problem is the Nationals wouldn't even talk to us unless we were dangling Gordon Beckham. I think Poreda alone would seal the deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 If Nick Swisher and Orlando Cabrera can't survive in the Sox clubhouse, then how does anyone think Dukes could? The Sox have a very quiet persona in the clubhouse, and bringing in a trainwreck waiting to happen won't help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 QUOTE (TheHolyBovine @ Apr 7, 2009 -> 09:29 PM) I think Poreda alone would seal the deal. Ugh. I wouldn't trade a top prospect for that headcase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scenario Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 QUOTE (TheHolyBovine @ Apr 7, 2009 -> 08:21 PM) Nothing personal, but you know not what you speak of. Seriously. Dukes runs rings around the organization's current OF prospects, and it's not close. No offense... but no thanks. He's an orange jumpsuit waiting to happen. I would never want someone like him playing for my favorite team. Loser with a capital "L". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHolyBovine Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 QUOTE (knightni @ Apr 7, 2009 -> 08:27 PM) Steve's Fantasy Sports advice strikes again. Care to tell me where I'm wrong? You know the Nationals have about 7 OFers on their roster, right? We need a CFer, right? It wouldn't hurt to give them a call. Hell, Willie Harris would be a HUGE upgrade over what we currently have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHolyBovine Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 QUOTE (knightni @ Apr 7, 2009 -> 08:30 PM) Ugh. I wouldn't trade a top prospect for that headcase. Guess it depends on how you view Poreda. I think he's relief all the way, but that's just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 (edited) I kinda like this... he'd be a monster in the field. And our guys might rub off on him. Edited April 8, 2009 by Thunderbolt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHolyBovine Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 7, 2009 -> 08:30 PM) If Nick Swisher and Orlando Cabrera can't survive in the Sox clubhouse, then how does anyone think Dukes could? The Sox have a very quiet persona in the clubhouse, and bringing in a trainwreck waiting to happen won't help. He's been completely restrained and calm in Washington, and has performed very well when given the opportunity. He didn't lose his job because of attitude issues; he lost it because the Nationals have their heads up their asses. Isn't it possible that he's matured? If maturity happened to Milton Bradley, it can happen to anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scenario Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 (edited) QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Apr 7, 2009 -> 08:34 PM) I kinda like this... he'd be a monster in the field. And our guys might rub off on him. He's not 'immature'. He's not a borderline bad guy. He's a psychopath who took pictures a gun with his cellphone and text messaged them to his ex explaining how he was going to kill her. No.... just no!!!!! Edited April 8, 2009 by scenario Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 QUOTE (TheHolyBovine @ Apr 7, 2009 -> 09:32 PM) Care to tell me where I'm wrong? You know the Nationals have about 7 OFers on their roster, right? We need a CFer, right? It wouldn't hurt to give them a call. Hell, Willie Harris would be a HUGE upgrade over what we currently have. I was commenting on Steve9347 and his bad fantasy picks. He had Dukes starting for Washington this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderBolt Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 I'd do Shelby, Russell, and Fernando Hernandez, see if they bite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHolyBovine Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 QUOTE (scenario @ Apr 7, 2009 -> 08:37 PM) He's not a borderline bad guy. He's a psychopath. No.... just no!!!!! Well, can we at least agree that we should be talking to them about Willie Harris? If you want OBP at the top of the order, then there you go. Willie Pimp >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Wise/Anderson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 I'd rather change it to The Official "Please Acquire Reggie Willits or Gregor Blanco" Thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHolyBovine Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Apr 7, 2009 -> 08:39 PM) I'd do Shelby, Russell, and Fernando Hernandez, see if they bite. Works for me. Good initial offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHolyBovine Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 (edited) Neither Willits or Gregor add OBP OR power, which makes them sound similar to what we have already. Edited April 8, 2009 by TheHolyBovine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 QUOTE (TheHolyBovine @ Apr 7, 2009 -> 09:43 PM) Neither Willits or Gregor add OBP OR power, which makes them sound similar to what we have already. Why are you quoting yourself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmywins1 Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Could we just make this the "please start Brian Anderson" thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 QUOTE (Thunderbolt @ Apr 8, 2009 -> 02:39 AM) I'd do Shelby, Russell, and Fernando Hernandez, see if they bite. This sounds very gay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHolyBovine Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 QUOTE (Jimmywins1 @ Apr 7, 2009 -> 08:44 PM) Could we just make this the "please start Brian Anderson" thread? Yes, but Ozzie hates Brian. If Wise fails, he'll call up Owens to take his place. Watch and see... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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