Old Trading Blocks

[mjmezzetti]

Rockies,
I can't make that deal, it will put me over my cap.  I included Mota to make the deal even contract-wise.

[mjmezzetti]

Angels,
Who do you think is a fair addition to this deal?  I'm not sure how much more I'm willing to give because Rivera carries a fair amount of playing time and injury risk.

[lp815]

mj, the Angels have an interest in Chad Billingsley and Clayton Kershaw.  You have mentioned an interest in a couple of my players.  Let me know if those two are available.

[mjmezzetti]

I'd consider dealing Billingsley before Kershaw and I'm willing to part with draft picks, if that's of interest.  In addition to Smoak, Kendrick and Morales I'm in need of a catcher.

[lp815]

I'd be willing to part with any of those players, as well as either J. Mathis or H. Conger, my backup catchers.  I guess the tough part is gauging Billingsley's value.  His 2nd half was less than stellar, and I believe it was due to injury (I'll have to do some research).  So how would you rate his value, in your opinion?  Top 10 pitcher? Top 25?

Off the top of my head, I want to send Smoak and Conger for him.  But I'll need your reaction to it, firstly, then will do some digging to make sure it's a good trade for me.

Unfortunately, I'm not much for draft picks, I prefer MLB ready players.

[jongaskins]

The Braves would REALLY like to get in on some of this trading action. I'm doing a complete ATL make-over.

[mjmezzetti]

I think right now I'd consider Billingsley a top 25 pitcher with top 10 potential.  I just extended his contract through 2012.  He's not someone I'm looking to move but if I feel there's a deal in place that'll help out my team I'll make it. 
Conger isn't good fit because he's not likely to be a starter until 2011 and I don't value him over Arencibia and Salome.
I do have interest in Smoak and I'll look into who might fit as a second player.

[lp815]

Understandable with Conger.  If you were to want both Smoak and Morales in a trade, I would need a CI in return, probably Loney.  Any questions let me know.

[mjmezzetti]

I'd consider, although I have to take a closer look at it, Billingsley/Blake for Smoak/Morales.

[lp815]

Hmm.  A solid offer.  Let me know if you decide to propose it, and I will look into it myself.