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Randy Johnson - Nomar Garciaparra 3 Way Trade Rumor

Gemmy10Gemmy10 Posts: 2,990 ✭
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I heard a rumor today that there is a 3 way trade brewing with the Choke Sox, Cubs, and Arizona and that Johnson would go to the Sox, Garciaparra to the Cubs and Arizona would get a boatload of minor league prospects

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    iamthegreatcornholioiamthegreatcornholio Posts: 3,366
    If that's true, all three teams would benefit IMO.

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    1420sports1420sports Posts: 3,473 ✭✭✭
    Johnson will end up in Anaheim. Nomahh will end up in Boston.
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    CubfanCubfan Posts: 1,545
    There have been Nomar rumors for the past week in Chicago. But, usually, when they make it to the sports talk shows, then there is little chance of it actually happening.
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    theBobstheBobs Posts: 1,136 ✭✭
    Actually, that deal doesn't sound too bad. The Cubs have a BOATLOAD of prospects and a huge need at SS. Arizona needs prospects and to get rid of the Unit's salary. And Bosox want Unit but don't have any prospects. Also, Nomar will be signing with the Angels in the offseason anyways, so Boston has nothing to lose.
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    coach30coach30 Posts: 44
    If the Red Sox couldn't win it all with a playoff pitching rotation of Schilling, Johnson and Pedro then there really is a curse.
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    mikeschmidtmikeschmidt Posts: 5,756 ✭✭✭
    I wonder if the Sox would push extra hard for Johnson simply to keep him out of pinstripes....
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    theBobstheBobs Posts: 1,136 ✭✭
    yeah Marc, that sure worked with the ARod thing huh?

    Seriously, neither the Red Sox or Yanks have enough young talent to get the Unit. The Cubs' farm system is by far the best equipped of the contenders to land the big guy. Atlanta might if they offered Marte and two or three young arms. Otherwise, a 3 way deal is necessary.
    Where have you gone Dave Vargha
    CU turns its lonely eyes to you
    What's the you say, Mrs Robinson
    Vargha bucks have left and gone away?

    hey hey hey
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    IrishMikeIrishMike Posts: 7,738 ✭✭✭
    I don't understand why the Cubs need to do a three way deal. Send Clements to Boston for Nomar. Send the prospects along with Patterson to Arizona for Johnson and their centerfielder.
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    theBobstheBobs Posts: 1,136 ✭✭
    The Cubs only need to do a 3-way deal if they want to keep Clements. But, if the Cubs are keen on winning at all costs, trading Patterson, prospects, and Clements for the Unit, Nomar and Finley would go a LONG way!
    Where have you gone Dave Vargha
    CU turns its lonely eyes to you
    What's the you say, Mrs Robinson
    Vargha bucks have left and gone away?

    hey hey hey
    hey hey hey
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    IrishMikeIrishMike Posts: 7,738 ✭✭✭
    They've hinted that they won't resign Clements, expecting the guy they signed who has been on rehab all year to be a starter. (having a brain cramp here, can't think of his name). Anyway imagine Maddox, Woody, Prior, Zambrano and Johnson as your starters. Add Finley and Nomar to the line-up and it sounds like a contender to me. image


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    theBobstheBobs Posts: 1,136 ✭✭
    Agreed.
    Where have you gone Dave Vargha
    CU turns its lonely eyes to you
    What's the you say, Mrs Robinson
    Vargha bucks have left and gone away?

    hey hey hey
    hey hey hey
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    CubfanCubfan Posts: 1,545
    The Chicago Tribune noted today that the Cubs part of the trade is highly unlikely. Maybe they have some inside scoop imageimage.

    Clement seems to be mentioned frequently as the pitcher to trade, but hes carried more than his weight so far although he has a losing record.

    Irish- The guy you were thinking of is Ryan Dempster who is expected to be available very soon. But there is no telling how he would fit into things.
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