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Maybe a Niese for Santiago deal, or Locke for Santiago

I agree they should see what Melancon could fetch. The only downside is if the Bucs are still only three back from Wild Card will the players feel FO is throwing in the towel for this season. We could see another collapse like in 2012.

Report it is a done deal with the hated Cubs

If we could acquire Archer for the three guys I suggested in my post I would make that trade asap.

<t>We all post, or discuss player or players whom the Bucs should or could acquire, but let's see who the Bucs might be able to acquire if they proposed this package of players in a trade. If the Pirates offered Hanson, Ramirez, and Reese McGuire, do you think they could get a # 2 starting pitcher w...

There are rumors that Cubs may attempt to extend Chapman before signing off on the trade. That would really be tough on the Bucs in the future if that happens.

Yes he was probably the best candidate to fill that open rotation spot on Saturday. He just did not look comfortable out there. I hope the injury is nothing serious. I still believe he will become the pitcher we all expected.

It seems Yanks and Cubs are getting close to a deal for Chapman. This will be one move reason to dislike the Cubs. I would love to see another collapse like they had in 1969.

GLasnow has been placed on DL and Schugal has been recalled

Fryer to paternity leave.