Trade Rumor: Nomar For Tejada

Max Power · 03-23-2003, 10:06 AM

http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseba...s%2Dcolumnists

Wow! This would be something! Possible? Or, just noise?

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The A's have begun talking about swapping superstar shortstops: Miguel Tejada for Nomar Garciaparra. Such a deal makes sense for Oakland. Garciaparra has two years remaining at $22 million total and would be cheaper to extend than Tejada, who's to make $5 million this year but probably will seek about $18 million to $20 million as a free agent after the season. A's general manager Billy Beane and Red Sox GM Theo Epstein talk daily, so if it can be arranged, they'll figure a way. The Angels could be another possibility for Garciaparra, who wants to play in his native California. The A's raised eyebrows by announcing they are unable to keep Tejada long-term. But that also served notice that Tejada could be available.

TGwynn19 · 03-23-2003, 10:12 AM

Does Nomar have a no-trade clause in his contract?

Skip · 03-23-2003, 10:13 AM

Why on earth would Boston do this?? ... or even consider it?

OaktownTribeFan · 03-23-2003, 10:59 AM

Since Nomah is on my fantasy team, I'm loving the idea of this trade. And the A's are my 2nd favorite team. I'd be surprised if Boston goes for it, though. Nomah is just better all-around.

gyb13 · 03-23-2003, 11:07 AM

probably just noise....if garciaparra played for most other teams (as opposed to the now stat-savvy redsox), the other team may be fooled by tejada's "mvp" performance.

sweaver · 03-23-2003, 01:55 PM

It's intriguing---star swaps always are. But I don't think it has a snowball's chance of happening.

WiredTiger · 03-23-2003, 02:04 PM

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Originally posted by Skip
Why on earth would Boston do this?? ... or even consider it?

That was my first thought too. Nomar is at least as good if not better than Tejada. Why would the Red Sox want to pay more to Tejada for essentially the same player?

hmrsf · 03-23-2003, 02:17 PM

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Originally posted by Max Power
http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseba...s%2Dcolumnists

Wow! This would be something! Possible? Or, just noise?

Loud borish noise ........ but I bet it sells papers!

If Theo pulls this deal, the honeymoon would be ovaaaaaah!

Max Power · 03-23-2003, 04:26 PM

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Originally posted by Skip
Why on earth would Boston do this?? ... or even consider it?

Well, if Nomar truly wants to go west after 2004 when he's a FA, then you do this to protect yourself - - trade him now, get a replacement, and sign the replacement long term. Plus, by trading him, you free up the money and spot for his replacement. If Nomar is on the team in 2004, no way can they sign a guy like Tejada at the end of 2003. It all makes sense to me.

Skip · 03-23-2003, 06:06 PM

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Originally posted by Max Power
Well, if Nomar truly wants to go west after 2004

That's the only thing I can think of. Until the brief sentence in that article, I don't recall anything about ARod wanting to go west. Is this something thats been ongoing, or just an "if I had my druthers" type thing?

hmrsf · 03-23-2003, 06:50 PM

I have never heard Nomar say he wants to go West. He has repeatedly said that he wishes to continue to play in Boston. In post game shows on NESN he has spoken out against the rumors that Buckley and Winbagshey have printed.

I will believe it when I see it.

I was prepared for a blockbuster trade involving Pedro. I would be beyond shocked to see a Garciaparra trade. Some tough decisions will have to be made to keep Lowe and Nomar. Pedro has not been resigned as of yet. This season will be telling in the dirrection the Sox will be going.

TGwynn19 · 03-23-2003, 07:48 PM

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Originally posted by Skip
I don't recall anything about ARod wanting to go west.

I think ARod is signed up for the next 9 years

JamesI · 03-23-2003, 10:12 PM

I don't think this will happen as is. I just don't see Boston moving Nomar this year. Next year maybe.

Craig S. · 03-23-2003, 11:11 PM

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Originally posted by hmrsf
I have never heard Nomar say he wants to go West. He has repeatedly said that he wishes to continue to play in Boston. In post game shows on NESN he has spoken out against the rumors that Buckley and Winbagshey have printed.

Would any Sox player in their right mind confirm a rumor like that? I'm sure that would make him real popular for the rest of the season. I've learned not to believe most of what athletes and entertainers say.

If it happens, I think the A's again get the better of a deal.

deadguy · 03-24-2003, 12:26 AM

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Originally posted by Max Power
http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseba...s%2Dcolumnists

Wow! This would be something! Possible? Or, just noise?

This would be New York Newsday talking about Boston making a dumb move, right? :-) Wishful thinking on the Noo Yawk end of things, I suspect...

03-23-2003, 11:07 AM	#5
gyb13 NS Omnipresent Brasilian Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Crazy George's playground Posts: 10,903	probably just noise....if garciaparra played for most other teams (as opposed to the now stat-savvy redsox), the other team may be fooled by tejada's "mvp" performance. __________________ Gustavo NDF Moderator Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Benjamin Franklin

03-23-2003, 06:50 PM	#11
hmrsf forum mom Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: relocation Posts: 4,298	I have never heard Nomar say he wants to go West. He has repeatedly said that he wishes to continue to play in Boston. In post game shows on NESN he has spoken out against the rumors that Buckley and Winbagshey have printed. I will believe it when I see it. I was prepared for a blockbuster trade involving Pedro. I would be beyond shocked to see a Garciaparra trade. Some tough decisions will have to be made to keep Lowe and Nomar. Pedro has not been resigned as of yet. This season will be telling in the dirrection the Sox will be going. __________________ NDF who shares good karma! Get a coaster! My cup is not only 1/2 full it is brimming! We don't need no stinking Arods!

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TGwynn19 Guest Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,087	Does Nomar have a no-trade clause in his contract?

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Skip NetShrine Vagabond Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Louisville Posts: 7,866	Why on earth would Boston do this?? ... or even consider it?

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OaktownTribeFan Inducted Into The NetShrine Assembly of Fame Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The Bullpen Posts: 529	Since Nomah is on my fantasy team, I'm loving the idea of this trade. And the A's are my 2nd favorite team. I'd be surprised if Boston goes for it, though. Nomah is just better all-around.

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sweaver Netshrine Cleanup Hitter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Mountain State Posts: 8,883	It's intriguing---star swaps always are. But I don't think it has a snowball's chance of happening.

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JamesI Netshrine Vacuum Cleaner Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Potsdam, N.Y. Posts: 3,723	I don't think this will happen as is. I just don't see Boston moving Nomar this year. Next year maybe.

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