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43717D7D695B78717C797671100 wrote: Yeah, I like the idea but Archer would demand a haul I imagine centered on Austin Meadows or something like that, even ever this disappointing season.
I'd be up for that conversation. That seems like a pretty fair start for both teams.

I wonder if this is what the conversation looked like last year on www.onlymariners.com before they traded Happ.

<t>5C6F737271794F7269756E697874731D0 wrote: So if Bell was just up for the three days, shouldn't he have been optioned immediately after the game?  The quicker he goes down, the quicker he's eligible to come back.<br/> <br/> <br/> I think they are waiting on some of the other injuries (Harrison, Joy...

<t>6F62635442424E47404F210 wrote: But as we can see, catchers are always in demand so even if he isn't needed it's not like it's an un-movable contract.  <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Sorry, I'm having a hard time faulting them much on this one.  What team has good options at 3-4 in their depth charts?<br...

<t>Part of me agrees with the sentiment about keeping Bell up based on his performance in these last two game. But then I think, c'mon, it's been only 2 at bats and 3 pitches. Let's get real here.<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> If you are going to say that Bell should stay up, that's fine. His minor league ...

Not a good start so far.

I wonder if the Mets would be interested in getting Niese back. Harvey is out for the year and they are looking for a SP. Obviously, we aren't trading him back for Walker. However, I'll bet they hold him in high regard and would be optimistic for him to pitch better than he has for them.

<r>5C6E62627644676E6366696E0F0 wrote: Wondering what he needs to do to not be the communal whipping boy.    <E>:P</E><br/> <br/> <br/> What do you want to say about a bunch guy/part time player who is hitting .260 and OPS'ing .830? He also has 7 (important HRs) with 28/27 Runs/RBIs.<br/> <br/> <br/>...

Man, if he plays tonight, his first at bat will be against Arrieta in his prime. That is really tough.

<t>6B5955554173505954515E59380 wrote: I know Locke has had some good games this year. But he still entered the game with a 5+ ERA. He's just too prone to having awful games. I hope the rotation gets good enough to exclude him. <br/> <br/> <br/> After watching 4 innings of Brault last night, it's pai...