Comments on: How About If O’s Trade For Dan Uggla?

By: Daniel Moroz

Daniel Moroz — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:14:25 +0000

I might rather have Uggla than Beltre (who isn’t as good of a hitter – but it’s closer than it appears since Beltre played in the AL in a pitcher’s park – and a much better better defender), but I’d rather have Beltre and Brandon Erbe than Uggla and $4 M (or whatever the difference in salaries between Beltre and Uggla will be over the next two years).

By: andrew

andrew — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 20:06:05 +0000

id rather have uggla then adrian beltre, who i beleive is highly overrated when it comes to hitting, his best offensive year was in his contract year. I say make the deal for uggla mayeb he could play 1st instead

By: sadler

sadler — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:50:49 +0000

This trade has the feeling of a previous regime. I hope McPhail doesn’t do this. It could get UGGLA! ha!

By: Michael Jong

Michael Jong — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:09:28 +0000

Daniel,

I’d be more than happy to discuss imaginary trades for the franchises we run in our imaginations. Have your people call my people!

In all seriousness however, I agree that either Pie or Reimold would be solid returns given the surplus value. I also think such a deal would never be made just because teams don’t always think in that fashion. I think teams that trade the superior talent (assuming we agree that Uggla is the superior player involved) should receive either a player of similar caliber or more highly-touted prospect in a 1-for-1.

That being said, if you think of Pie as a prospect, I suppose that works out as well. It should be interested to watch if anything. Keep up the good work, fellow BBA member!

By: Daniel Moroz

Daniel Moroz — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:38:27 +0000

At $15M for Uggla, Pie would be a pretty fair return by himself. Reimold would be too much assuming his defense isn’t actually as bad as UZR had him this year.

I’m sorry Michael, but I don’t think that’s happening. Of course, if you and I could handle the negotiations then perhaps we would be able to work something out.

By: Dempsey's Army

Dempsey's Army — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:29:18 +0000

Maybe we can send Robert Andino back for Uggla? He could play 2B.

By: Michael Jong

Michael Jong — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:23:19 +0000

Daniel,

I implore you to remain on the Uggla bandwagon. The Orioles have a plethora of outfielders, and one of either Reimold or Pie and a low-B to high-C pitching prospect would probably be a good trade for either team, when looking at surplus value. I have Uggla providing $15M in surplus value beyond his arbitration contracts the next two years, that theoretically would be worth more than one mid-level prospect.

Just a thought. Of all the teams mentioned as Uggla suitors, the Orioles have the most depth prospect and major-league wise to trade from, which is why my interest is piqued.

By: Daniel Moroz

Daniel Moroz — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 02:00:04 +0000

So it sounds like we’re all in agreement. I’ll get a memo together to send to Andy telling him to pass on Uggla unless the Marlins are giving him away.

By: Andrew @ TLC

Andrew @ TLC — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:53:39 +0000

Considering the Orioles had the worst first base situation and didn’t get much offensively out of Mora last year, “improvement” would be one thing, but…well, I just don’t believe that Uggla is the answer at any of the positions the Orioles have holes at

By: Stacey

Stacey — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:41:21 +0000

Yeah I’m not meaning to hate on Uggla, he’s a good player. I just don’t know that there’s a place for him on the O’s. I just can’t see him at 3B.

If they could get him for very cheap then maybe I’d feel differently. Erbe seems like too much, plus he’s a sentimental favorite of mine (have to love the local boy).