Finals are in full force in my life and my sleep schedule is absurd (4 AM to Noon today), so bear with me as I weather the last few days.
Fox Sports Net reports, via Ed Price, that the D-Backs appear interested in Wigginton, but they want him at second base -- I can't see that happening. If one thing is apparent about Ed Wade's off-season plans, it's that he wants to get rid of Wigginton.
Price also reports that teams have let Wade know that if a Wigginton deal cannot be worked out, then they'll begin explore Miguel Tejada as an alternative.
My only hope is that we get a worthwhile haul in the trade(s).
This also puts the list of teams linked to Wigginton, by my count at five, so at least we have some options(?).
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Wigginton at 2nd?
WTF is the Arizona GM smoking?
Only_A_Lad - December 10, 2008
No.... Reynolds to 2nd...Wiggington to 3B
The DBacks have already had internal discussions about Reynolds to 2B. He is a poor 3B defender so if the problem is his arm, it would make sense.
laxtonto - December 10, 2008
don't worry
ed wade will get screwed no matter what trade he makes
lnewcomer - December 10, 2008
Sadly
I don’t doubt it. He has a terrible trade history.
Stephen Higdon - December 10, 2008
If the Astros can't afford Wiggy, I can't see the D-Backs paying him.
The Diamondbacks have even more serious budget issues, and have layed off a substantial part of their front office staff. They decided they couldn’t pay the Big Unit $6 million or whatever. Wigginton may receive $8 million in arbitration.
A fairly depressing thought came from reading J.J. Ortiz’s article, in which he said that the Astros might opt to pay only a small part of Tejada’s salary and get very little trading value in return.
clack - December 10, 2008
Then they better use that money to sign Ben Sheets.
Stupid sons of bitches.
entropic soul - December 10, 2008
Let your hatred flow.
Stephen Higdon - December 10, 2008
Can I delay hating Drayton and Co. until next week?
I’m really focusing on hating the Titans right now, and it’s difficult to split my hate between two targets.
Only_A_Lad - December 10, 2008
Your hatred is your prerogative.
Stephen Higdon - December 10, 2008
Oswalt wants to restructure his contract so we can afford another starter.
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/bb/6158281.html
WTF, Drayton, come on! Get Ben Sheets!
entropic soul - December 10, 2008
BEN SHEETS BEN SHEETS BEN SHEETS
I had to do it. I’ve got a story up about it now.
Stephen Higdon - December 10, 2008
Nothing to D-Backs' rumor...
this, according to Arizona sportswriter Piercoro:
clack - December 10, 2008
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