The article sounds to me like the Reds are doing exactly what they should do, listening and then asking for full value and not biting for any less.
I found it interesting that the article did not mention that the BlueJays are on Bruce’s no trade list which would obviously increase the cost to the Jays since they would have to buy their way off of Bruce’s no trade list in addition to the talent they would be giving up. I also wonder if the Jays (assuming they initiated the conversation) even at that point they were on Bruce’s no trade list.
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The WKRP episode… Classic. A younger friend of mine had never seen it and just fell all over herself laughing.
“As God is my witness…” Happy Thanksgiving to all of Redleg Nation!
Speaking of Turkeys that don’t fly, Walt signed Brennan Boesch to a deal yesterday.
Minor league deal, so I really don’t think it hurts. It isn’t a bad depth signing if you ask me.
No – not a bad deal, but not the kind of deal that is a difference maker. Walt still sitting on hands.
Walt is apparently warming up for the winter meeting coming up next month.
If there is no trade or signing at winter meetings, Walt will be the Turkey.
I don’t think the winter meetings are only about trades.
http://www.torontosun.com/2014/11/25/jay-bruce-could-become-jays-bruce
The article sounds to me like the Reds are doing exactly what they should do, listening and then asking for full value and not biting for any less.
I found it interesting that the article did not mention that the BlueJays are on Bruce’s no trade list which would obviously increase the cost to the Jays since they would have to buy their way off of Bruce’s no trade list in addition to the talent they would be giving up. I also wonder if the Jays (assuming they initiated the conversation) even at that point they were on Bruce’s no trade list.
The WKRP episode… Classic. A younger friend of mine had never seen it and just fell all over herself laughing.
Thank you for the WKRP classic. Now my Thanksgiving holidays are complete.