CosmicBills Posted November 21, 2004 Posted November 21, 2004 The Cardinals currently have the best offer on the table according to everything I've heard. Most people think he's going to be a Cardinal T. Anything could happen though. 126961[/snapback] Brandon, you are absolutely right about the Cardinals having the best offer out to Arizona. The Angles and Yankees don't have the Farm System that the Cardinals do currently to compete. But what you are missing is that Randy Johnson does not want to be in St. Louis. He has said that since the deadline last season. He will ultimately decide his own fate and it won't be in St.Louis in my opinion.
SilverNRed Posted November 21, 2004 Posted November 21, 2004 Brandon, you are absolutely right about the Cardinals having the best offer out to Arizona. The Angles and Yankees don't have the Farm System that the Cardinals do currently to compete. But what you are missing is that Randy Johnson does not want to be in St. Louis. He has said that since the deadline last season. He will ultimately decide his own fate and it won't be in St.Louis in my opinion. 126969[/snapback] The Angels farm system is as good as anyone's right now. They are one organization that has consistantly been ranked near the top for the past 2-3 years and it has just started paying off. Dallas McPherson and Casey Kotchman each made their debuts in 2004 and could be the Angels' corner infielders for the next decade. They have two great catching prospects with Mathis and Napoli. I could go on and on but I doubt anyone wants a position-by-position list of Angels prospects. They have the prospects; they just don't want to part with them. They could've had RJ last season but, from what I've heard, the DBacks were asking for too much.
CosmicBills Posted November 21, 2004 Posted November 21, 2004 The Angels farm system is as good as anyone's right now. They are one organization that has consistantly been ranked near the top for the past 2-3 years and it has just started paying off. Dallas McPherson and Casey Kotchman each made their debuts in 2004 and could be the Angels' corner infielders for the next decade. They have two great catching prospects with Mathis and Napoli. I could go on and on but I doubt anyone wants a position-by-position list of Angels prospects. They have the prospects; they just don't want to part with them. They could've had RJ last season but, from what I've heard, the DBacks were asking for too much. 126974[/snapback] You're right, I mispoke. But the Cards system is pretty stocked as well. Plus the Cards are also going to throw in an everyday player, something the Yanks aren't willing to do. But this whole thing will come down to who convinces Randy and what he wants. It's the nature of the beast. That's why Boston isn't even pursuing him anymore. They tried and then found out how much he does not like Schilling so they nixed it.
BF_in_Indiana Posted November 21, 2004 Posted November 21, 2004 Brandon, you are absolutely right about the Cardinals having the best offer out to Arizona. The Angles and Yankees don't have the Farm System that the Cardinals do currently to compete. But what you are missing is that Randy Johnson does not want to be in St. Louis. He has said that since the deadline last season. He will ultimately decide his own fate and it won't be in St.Louis in my opinion. 126969[/snapback] His agent stated Friday that the only criteria for a trade is that the team be a contender. I think being the defending N.L Champions makes us a contender. We have made a very good offer for him, I think it's way too much actually, they would be fools not to take it.
CosmicBills Posted November 21, 2004 Posted November 21, 2004 (edited) His agent stated Friday that the only criteria for a trade is that the team be a contender. I think being the defending N.L Champions makes us a contender. We have made a very good offer for him, I think it's way too much actually, they would be fools not to take it. 126984[/snapback] His agent also said that he does not want to leave the West coast (where his family lives) unless he goes to NYC. But, I can't read Randy's mind and like you said, the Birds have the best offer on the table. If they can convince Randy that St.Louis is the place to be, there is a chance. I just think the chances are slim to none. Edited November 21, 2004 by tgreg99
Thailog80 Posted November 21, 2004 Posted November 21, 2004 His agent stated Friday that the only criteria for a trade is that the team be a contender. I think being the defending N.L Champions makes us a contender. We have made a very good offer for him, I think it's way too much actually, they would be fools not to take it. 126984[/snapback] I agree....I just stated that I thought NY would make an all out push for RJ. If george wants him...they will find a way.
BF_in_Indiana Posted November 21, 2004 Posted November 21, 2004 I agree....I just stated that I thought NY would make an all out push for RJ. If george wants him...they will find a way. 127007[/snapback] I think they're best trade would be Vasquez and Posada.
Thailog80 Posted November 21, 2004 Posted November 21, 2004 I think they're best trade would be Vasquez and Posada. 127025[/snapback] Toss in Kenny Lofton also.
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