Buy or Sell?
Let’s look at what is perceived to be the National League teams that are buyers or sellers before the deadline.
D-Backs- Buyers – they actually kicked the tires on Bonds, didn’t they?
Braves- Bubble team. They may unload Teixiera or Ohman is they sell. They are only six games out.
Cubs- Buyers- Might upgrade the bullpen. This team is clearly shown to be the best so far.
Reds- Sellers- Dunn and Griffey are the chips Jocketty may try to move. Griffey has a no trade clause.
Rockies- Sellers- Look for Taveras, Fuentes and Torrealba to be the ones most sought.
Marlins- Bubble- Rather young rotation may take them either way.
Astros- Sellers- Time to try something. Lee and Berkman are machines but need help for coming years.
Dodgers- Buyers- Probably looking for a Furcal replacement.
Brewers- Buy- Better do it now while you have Sabathia. Bullpen help needed.
Mets- Buyers- They are looking for an outfielder to replace injured Church and Alou. 9 game win streak.
Philles- Buyers- another starter makes them a serious contender.
Pirates- Sellers- Nady, Bay, Grabow and Marte are looked at. Players are begging to stay. Sorry won’t happen.
Cardinals- Bubble- Depends on whether you ask LaRussa or Mozeliak- I look for them to stay put.
Padres- Sellers- Need upgrades all over. Maddux and Wolf may be out of town. Look for Wolf to re-sign in the off-season.
Giants- Sellers- Winn, Durham, Aurilia and Roberts are what some may need.
Nationals- Sellers- Jon Rauch is their premier chip at this time. Bullpen are needing upgrades all over the league.
By: Tom on Jul 17th, 2008
Tagged as: GM Suggestions
