Yanks Scouting Dodgers Lowe?
Posted by Steve L. on July 22nd, 2008 · Comments (7)
Via George King -
Yankee scout Rick Williams is following the Dodgers, who will entertain offers for right-hander Derek Lowe if he will bring L.A. a much-needed bat. Lowe is a free agent after the season.
Five weeks ago, I suggested going after Lowe. So, I would agree with a move to pick him up now too.
But, what bat would the Yankees have to offer the Dodgers? This could end up being a three-way deal…where the Yankees send a pitching prospect somewhere else, to get a bat, and then they send the bat to L.A. for Lowe. But, I just don’t see the Yankees having a bat, anywhere in their system, that’s going to help the Dodgers, where they need it, at the big league level.
This would be entirely too sensible a move for Cashman to pull off. He’ll reject the Dodgers offer of a Z-grade prospect who’ll never develop into anything and wait for someone like Esteban Loiaza to clear waivers instead.
Why do I have a nagging feeling that Andruw Jones will be thrown into this deal?
Jones? If so, the Yankees would probably be willing to eat two months of his salary for 2008. But, he’s due $15 million in 2009. There’s no way the Yankees would be willing to take that on…I hope. That’s insane.
that Jones idea is so realistic its scary. id rather not think about it.
perhaps more likely is Juan Pierre? he’s Brett Gardner, but more proven. only problem is that Pierre is signed not only for 2009, but 2010 and 2011, too.
i could definately see the dodgers moving Lowe, who I agree would be perfect to take over for Darrell Rasner, but while he’s a FA come seasons end, they are also in the middle of the pennant race and Lowe has been a reason why.
Bobby Abreu, maybe? veteran bat who can play RF, is a FA at the end of the year, but they could extend him if it works out… almost kind of swapping need for need.
but then the Yankees need a RF… unless they can somehow figure out how to extend the deal to get Matt Kemp back in the deal (which the Dodgers have made it known he’s available).
ok, trying to end this stream of conscuiousness:
dodgers need: OF bat, and bullpen help.
yankees need: proven starting pitcher.
i’m not going to pretend i can figure out a deal that makes sense, but go ahead people and play with that!
There’s no way the Yankees would be willing to take that on…I hope. That’s insane.
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If the Dodgers are interested in shedding salary, I can see it happening. Jones is a short-term contract that would fit the Yanks plan of holding a spot until one of the kids are ready.
The money really isn’t that big an issue; the prospect package the Yanks send will more likely than not depend on how much salary the Yanks take on; that was the reason they were able to get Lidle & Abreu.
I doubt the Dodgers would be interested in Abreu, but I cannot discount the Torre factor.
Having said that, if the Dodgers are willing to give up Kemp, by all means, make that trade before they come to their senses.
Pettitte
Moose
Lowe
Joba
Yeah, I would go to war with that 4-man in the playoffs.
Not too sure where a bat is coming from though.
Having said that, if the Dodgers are willing to give up Kemp, by all means, make that trade before they come to their senses.
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Couldn’t agree more. I’d love to see a young athlete like Kemp on the team. He’s a fairly undisciplined hitter but the upside is substantial and exciting.