Haren likely not the last big-name player to change teams
Article By smcneal.tsn on 26th July, 2010
More trade candidates were injured than dealt during the past few days but don't fret. The moves are coming.
The Angels made a big one Sunday afternoon by dealing for Diamondbacks right-hander Dan Haren. As Saturday's nonwaiver deadline approaches, look for more clubs to get busy. As White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen says, "The closer it gets, the more talks there will be, the more intense they will be."
Three players rumored to be available could be off the market after being hurt. Royals outfielder David DeJesus broke his right thumb and is out for the season, A's starter Ben Sheet reinjured his right elbow and missed his scheduled start (and figures to miss more), and Brewers slugger Corey Hart injured his right wrist running into a wall and did not play over the weekend.
One reason for the slow shopping: The asking price for impact players has remained high. Put another way, by the ever-blunt Guillen: "All those general managers out there are crazy for what they're asking." Count on that to change, too.
Sizing up possibilities for four potential difference-makers:
Roy Oswalt, RHP, Astros With Cliff Lee landing in Texas and Haren now in Anaheim, Oswalt is the best starting pitcher available. He says he wants to be traded to a contender. Easier said than done: The 32-year-old's contract, his no-trade protection and the Astros' demands are proving to be stumbling blocks. Oswalt has told reporters he wants his $16 million option for 2012 guaranteed if he is traded, but has since softened that stance.
The Astros are looking for a starting pitcher to put in their rotation and a young, right-handed hitting first baseman. Oswalt's No. 1 choice, the Cardinals, might not be able or willing to meet that price. A trade for Oswalt's teammate, Brett Myers, makes more sense in many ways because Myers is on a one-year contract and has pitched well.
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The Angels made a big one Sunday afternoon by dealing for Diamondbacks right-hander Dan Haren. As Saturday's nonwaiver deadline approaches, look for more clubs to get busy. As White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen says, "The closer it gets, the more talks there will be, the more intense they will be."
Three players rumored to be available could be off the market after being hurt. Royals outfielder David DeJesus broke his right thumb and is out for the season, A's starter Ben Sheet reinjured his right elbow and missed his scheduled start (and figures to miss more), and Brewers slugger Corey Hart injured his right wrist running into a wall and did not play over the weekend.
One reason for the slow shopping: The asking price for impact players has remained high. Put another way, by the ever-blunt Guillen: "All those general managers out there are crazy for what they're asking." Count on that to change, too.
Sizing up possibilities for four potential difference-makers:
Roy Oswalt, RHP, Astros With Cliff Lee landing in Texas and Haren now in Anaheim, Oswalt is the best starting pitcher available. He says he wants to be traded to a contender. Easier said than done: The 32-year-old's contract, his no-trade protection and the Astros' demands are proving to be stumbling blocks. Oswalt has told reporters he wants his $16 million option for 2012 guaranteed if he is traded, but has since softened that stance.
The Astros are looking for a starting pitcher to put in their rotation and a young, right-handed hitting first baseman. Oswalt's No. 1 choice, the Cardinals, might not be able or willing to meet that price. A trade for Oswalt's teammate, Brett Myers, makes more sense in many ways because Myers is on a one-year contract and has pitched well.
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