Badgers Want To Ditch Mauer

From the office of A.B., owner of the Badgers:

"Last-minute mass email before today's draft...seeing if any fish are biting.

The Badgers have endured season-long injuries at first base (Berkman, Gamel, Hafner -- all casualties at Wounded Knee) and at catcher (Mauer currently day-to-day, Lucroy out).

With multiple needs to fill in this draft, I'd like to engage trade talk for your first baseman, catcher or draft pick.

Here's my roster for your consideration, academy members. Feel free to discuss among yourselves how the hell I am 12 games over .500:

C Mauer, Lucroy
1B Alonso, Hafner
2B Kipnis, AHill
SS Starlin, BCrawford
3B Hanley, PAlvarez
OF McCutchen, Gordon, Ibanez, Rasmus, Cespedes, Schafer

SP Kershaw, Bumgarner, Vogelsong, Moore, Lohse
RP Motte, Betancourt, Marshall, Walden

DL Berkman
Taxi: Mike Minor, Nicasio"

How the hell is he over .500? Your guess is as good as ours.

Whiteskins Put Ethier On Trade Block?

The rumor mill is circling with word that the Whiteskins, just barely avoiding the cellar in the National Division, are looking for saves and their owner is shopping L.A. Dodgers OF Andre Ethier.

Is there a team willing to add an all-star for a closer? Hard to see/say.

Bammers Lookin' To Deal

A (really) quick note from the owner of the Bammers:

"I have pitching, looking for bats.
Felix Hernandez, masterson, haren, norris, zimmerman can be had."

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Looks like the Bams, two weeks removed from their place atop the American Division, are hitting panic button after going 0-7 last week. Crisis-management team assemble!

Badgers Propose Trade

Crossing the SBL wire...

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Hello SBL land,

I have a few injuries and could use an extra draft pick on Monday. Anyone short on starting pitchers?

With a slight tweak to the deal (maybe swapping Reid Brignac for your backup shortstop, who almost assuredly is better), I can offer you Zach Britton off my taxi squad for your draft pick. He is pitching well.

Thanks,

=badge=

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Looks like the Badgers are going to push hard for a second consecutive playoff spot. Which team is looking for starting pitching and/or a slightly better backup SS? Anyone?

Last-minute trade proposal

Hi gang,

I'm taking to the blogosphere (because my telegraph gets poor reception here) to send out a trade proposal. I'm eager, though not desperate, to acquire an additional draft pick this week. Pablo Sandoval and Jonathan Broxton decided to get injured at the same time (possibly while fighting over a drumstick at HomeTown Buffet).

Here's my roster:

C: Arencibia, Santana
1B: Howard, Moreland
2B: Beckham, Hall
SS: Andrus, Lowrie
3B: Sandoval (injured), Jones
OF: Granderson, Zobrist, Bloomquist (injured), Cruz (injured) Lee, Crawford
SP: Sabathia, Burnett, Kuroda, Dempster, Billingsley
RP: Bell, Broxton (injured), Franklin, Fuentes
Taxi: Carmona, Braden (injured)

Eager, but not desperate.

Bammers Looking For Closer in a "Good Deal"

From Mr. Goff, owner of the Bammers:

"Looking for a good deal:

Bammers are looking for a good closer and is willing to trade picks in this week's draft (or even trade the pick if the closer is good enough.

Let me know by Sunday if you are interested. (JJ Putz, the most likely reliever coming in return.)"


Looks like the Bammers have grown weary of their foursome of Wagner, Frasor, Adams and Putz.

Whiteskins seek 1B, any 1B

J.P. Hoornstra, owner of the Whiteskins, is in dire need of obtaining a first baseman. His e-mail:

"If the Jim Thome trade was the SBL equivalent of an ingrown toenail,
the season-ending injury to Justin Morneau was a veritable root canal. So yeah, I don't have a first baseman. Peruse my roster and propose a trade. No one's untouchable (though you might not want to touch Michael Young, he could miss the rest of the season)."

We'll see if the Whiteskins, currently holding on to 2nd place in the National Division, can bouy their playoff hopes by making a deal.

Pontiffs pull off two trades

During a week in which Dennis' Pontiffs reached its high-water mark in 7 years as a Sun Baseball League franchise, the team made a drastic attempt remain in second place in the American Division by making two trades.

Trade No. 1:

To Derek's Derelicts: C Jarrod Saltalamacchia, RP George Sherrill, two free agent picks (No. 11 on Aug. 23, TBA on Sept 7).

To Dennis' Pontiffs: C A.J. Pierzynski, RP Jason Frasor, one free agent draft pick (No. 1 on Aug. 23).

Trade No. 2:

To David's Bat-Faced Girls: SP Justin Verlander, RP Jorge Sosa.

To Dennis Pontiffs: SP Rich Hill, RP Jose Valverde.

Derelicts in market for closer

The Derelicts think they're one reliever away from getting back in the National Division race.

Derek's e-mail:

Greetings (again) fellow owners ...

First, I'd like to offer my appreciation to all who made offers last week, despite the fact that no triggers were pulled. The resurgence of Mr. Pedroia -- who now only trails Barmes in HR numbers -- has made it difficult to trade him, and my OF depth situation seems to have been settled for the moment, with the supplemental acquisition of Colby Rasmus.

However ...

The Derelicts remain in the market for a steady closer. My two injured third basemen, Mike Lowell and Alex Gordon, were both activated this week, so I am looking at either being forced to drop one of them or swing a deal.

That said, I'm offering the services of Clint Barmes, Gordon or Lowell (but would be willing to possibly discuss Ian Stewart), LaTroy Hawkins, and my supplemental pick for a package that would include a lesser backup 2B, a weaker 3B (who I would likely drop) and a consistent ninth-inning guy.

Just gauging the interest."

The Double D's (35-58) had their best week recently (5-1) but are 22 games back of the National Division-leading Cherry Valley Bombers.

Derelicts looking at overhaul

Derek Rich, owner of Derelicts (or the Double D's), is on the prowl and looking for a trading partner.

His e-mail:

"Greetings, fellow owners ... With this conveniently-timed lull in our season, I'm taking this opportunity to put some of my beloved Derelicts on the trading block, in hopes of turning things around (a la 2008). What started as a promising draft and solid April (2nd place in Week 3) has been railroaded by a parade of injuries. DD starters McCann, Votto, Gordon, Lowell, Burrell, Bruce, Willingham and the lackluster Brandon Morrow have all spent time on the DL/inactive list; relievers Shields and Kuo have been absent most of the year. Very disappointing, to say the least. That being said, I am seeking a power upgrade in the OF, a solid closer, and -- possibly -- other bullpen help. I will entertain offers for the following minions (and combinations thereof):

C AJ Pierzynski
2B Clint Barmes
2B Dustin Pedroia
3B Ian Stewart
3B Mike Lowell
3B Alex Gordon
(**I will be forced to trade on my third basemen, once Gordon and
Lowell come off the DL, so a lesser 3B would be accepted)
OF Pat Burrell
OF Josh Willingham
SP Joba Cahmberlain
RP LaTroy Hawkins

However, I will consider other Derelicts as part of potential swap, if
the deal is deemed fair. Any trade would include future draft pick(s), depending on the package."

The Double D's (28-53) are currently 6th in National Division, 19 games back of the National Division-leading Cherry Valley Bombers.

Badgers need a catcher

The Badgers, befallen by backstop woes, are looking for a warm body to occupy the tools of ignorance.

Andy's e-mail:

"Geovany Soto got hurt today and Jesus Flores is out for the season, so I need to acquire a catcher with my draft pick. Perhaps you have a lightly used backup and you could make use of a second draft pick? Let me know, thanks."

The Badgers have had something of a revolving-door roster policy this season though it hasn't seemed to hurt them too badly thus far. The Badgers (41-40) currently sit in 3rd place in the American Division, 14 games behind the first place Zero's.

Holliday on the block

Dennis Pope, owner of the Vatican City Madmen, is looking to part ways with OF Matt Holliday. The Madmen are seeking an active outfielder and a supplemental draft pick in return.

Moaners make minor deal with Bammers

Mikee's Moaners and Brian's Bammers made a post-draft trade as both teams look to solidify positions where depth was lacking.

To the Moaners: SP James Shields and SS Elvis Andrus.

To the Bammers: SP Chris Young and SS Marco Scutaro.

FYI, SS Marco Scutaro becomes the first player to be traded twice this season. Orginally taken by PaulO's Zeroes in the first free-agent draft, Scutaro was traded from the Zeroes to the Moaners earlier this season in a deal involving SS Hanley Ramirez.

Badgers, DamU complete multi-player trade

Andy's Badgers found a willing partner in their attempt to rattle their roster, trading spare parts to DamianUnited for a pitching phenom and a free-agent draft pick.

To the Badgers: SP Tommy Hanson, OF Jack Cust, RP Daniel Aardsma and a pick, which he used to select OF Andrew McCutchen.

To DamU: OF Andre Ethier, SP Chris Volstad, RP Dan Wheeler.

Badgers looking for pitching

Andrew Baggarly, owner of the Badgers, is again looking to shake up his team. This time he's looking for a "BFF" to pair with staff ace Zach Greinke. The Badgers would like either a closer or another top-of-the-rotation starting pitcher and are offering up outfielders.

His e-mail:

"OK, the Badgers could use a closer and/or a frontline starting pitcher. Like, a difference maker to give Greinke a new BFF. I have outfielders. Discuss amongst yourselves and make me an offer."

Everyone has outfielders. The Badgers' best is Orioles' five-tool guy Adam Jones. A team would have either need OF production pretty badly or have some real pitching depth to make a deal here.

Moaners trade Hanley to Zero's in 8-player deal

Mikee's Moaners gave up on Hanley Ramirez, trading him to Paulo’s Zero’s in what amounted to an eight-player trade

To the Zero’s: SS Hanley Ramirez, OFs Lance Nix and Xavier Nady, and SP Ricky Nolasco

To the Moaners: SS Marco Scutaro, OFs Curtis Granderson and Vernon Wells, and SP Ubaldo Jimenez

Badgers looking for SS help

Andrew Baggarly, owner of the Badgers, sent a league-wide e-mail stating his desire to trade for a shortstop.

He's offering his No. 6 pick in the upcoming free-agent draft as well as Jerry Hairston, Jr., the Badgers' backup at that position.

He also took time to publicly humilate his starting catcher, Geovany Soto, going so far as to say he wanted someone, anyone to "kick his ass." Soto is batting .111 (.273 OBP) with just five hits and two RBI in his first 15 games.

Derrek Lee on the block?

Vic West just offered Chicago Cubs 1B Derrek Lee, his backup at that position, for either a closer or a draft pick.

Lee is batting .217 (.283 OBP) with one home run, nine RBI and 10 Ks in 45 ABs.

Vic might be hard pressed to find a taker here.