Trade: Vazquez for Nick Johnson, Juan Rivera, & Randy Choate

Wolf Hopper · 12-04-2003, 08:15 AM

http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseba...,7603398.story

Would you do this deal? If you were the Expos? The Yankees? Why?

KCBOOMER · 12-04-2003, 10:11 AM

If I'm the Yankees I can't make this trade fast enough.

But, I find it hard to believe the MLB Expos could pull the trigger on their side. Also Johnson is not enough. With his health issues MLB needs to get more for Vasquez.

KCBOOMER · 12-04-2003, 11:16 AM

Jayson Stark is reporting it is a done deal. Unusual in that the players the Yankees are to give up wasn't made clear.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=1678044

Wolf Hopper · 12-04-2003, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KCBOOMER

If I'm the Yankees I can't make this trade fast enough.

But, I find it hard to believe the MLB Expos could pull the trigger on their side. Also Johnson is not enough. With his health issues MLB needs to get more for Vasquez.

Don't forget, Vazquez is a free agent after this season.

nyy26wc · 12-04-2003, 11:25 AM

AP is reporting it's Johnson, Rivera and a 3rd player.

The Expos have called a press conference for this afternoon.

And, while this is

, I have to ask since an ESPN.com link is included in this thread. Is anyone else having problems getting to ESPN.com today? I haven't been able to access anything from their site.

Domeboys · 12-04-2003, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyy26wc

AP is reporting it's Johnson, Rivera and a 3rd player.

The Expos have called a press conference for this afternoon.

And, while this is

, I have to ask since an ESPN.com link is included in this thread. Is anyone else having problems getting to ESPN.com today? I haven't been able to access anything from their site.

ESPN.com working fine here.

I wouldn't worry about impending free agency for Vazquez. All that means is that George will have to shell out a few more coins in 12 months. I agree, this looks like a good deal for the Yanks.

Wolf Hopper · 12-04-2003, 11:36 AM

I have revised the title of this thread - removing rumor

Lee - no problems here with ESPN.com, FWIW

rcartman28 · 12-04-2003, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyy26wc

AP is reporting it's Johnson, Rivera and a 3rd player.

The Expos have called a press conference for this afternoon.

And, while this is

, I have to ask since an ESPN.com link is included in this thread. Is anyone else having problems getting to ESPN.com today? I haven't been able to access anything from their site.

I got into that link okay, but it took a long time to get into their general MLB page, which never surprises me since I have trouble with their website frequently, even at work.

nyy26wc · 12-04-2003, 11:49 AM

WFAN's Sweeney Murty says the 3rd player is Randy Choate.

Wolf Hopper · 12-04-2003, 11:52 AM

Choate.
I would rather have a bag of batting practice balls.

nyy26wc · 12-04-2003, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wolf Hopper

Choate.
I would rather have a bag of batting practice balls.

Then you're a bad negotiator.

Anyone else could get both a good chicken sandwich and a pizza to be named later instead of the batting practice balls you would be willing to settle for.

Wolf Hopper · 12-04-2003, 11:58 AM

Food comes and goes. I need the BP, FWIW.

poorme · 12-04-2003, 11:59 AM

A steal for the Yankees. I don't understand why they were the only bidders.

Jim Rice · 12-04-2003, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poorme

A steal for the Yankees. I don't understand why they were the only bidders.

Because if the $10 million arbitration number Gammons floated out there is anywhere close to being correct, few teams would be willing to both give up players and pay that salary for a guy who might be a one-year rental.

gyb13 · 12-04-2003, 12:58 PM

one reason to celebrate today

12-04-2003, 08:15 AM	#1
Wolf Hopper NetShrine Creator & Curator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 6,191	Trade Rumor: Vazquez for Nick Johnson & Juan Rivera http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseba...,7603398.story Would you do this deal? If you were the Expos? The Yankees? Why? __________________ Steve, Forum Administrator POSTING TIP FOR THE DAY: When composing a post, think about what you would say if the intended recipient was an individual who was actually sitting just two feet in front of you, in person, rather than just some far away and anonymous audience who only can identify you as text on a PC screen - - and then write your post in that manner. It makes for remarkable and sincere discourse.

12-04-2003, 10:11 AM	#2
KCBOOMER NetShrine All-Century Team Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Home of the T-Bones Posts: 11,116	If I'm the Yankees I can't make this trade fast enough. But, I find it hard to believe the MLB Expos could pull the trigger on their side. Also Johnson is not enough. With his health issues MLB needs to get more for Vasquez. __________________ KCBOOMER *Buck O'Neil: The Monarch of Baseball*

12-04-2003, 11:16 AM	#3
KCBOOMER NetShrine All-Century Team Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Home of the T-Bones Posts: 11,116	Jayson Stark is reporting it is a done deal. Unusual in that the players the Yankees are to give up wasn't made clear. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=1678044 __________________ KCBOOMER *Buck O'Neil: The Monarch of Baseball*

12-04-2003, 11:25 AM	#5
nyy26wc NetShrine All-Century Team Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: NJ Posts: 14,584	AP is reporting it's Johnson, Rivera and a 3rd player. The Expos have called a press conference for this afternoon. And, while this is , I have to ask since an ESPN.com link is included in this thread. Is anyone else having problems getting to ESPN.com today? I haven't been able to access anything from their site. __________________ Lee Creator, Complete Baseball Encyclopedia. It's powerful, yet extremely easy to use. Features extensive sorting and stat display options. The CBE has many features that are not available in online and printed sources. Has 2006 stats and daily update service for 2007.

12-04-2003, 11:36 AM	#7
Wolf Hopper NetShrine Creator & Curator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 6,191	I have revised the title of this thread - removing rumor Lee - no problems here with ESPN.com, FWIW __________________ Steve, Forum Administrator POSTING TIP FOR THE DAY: When composing a post, think about what you would say if the intended recipient was an individual who was actually sitting just two feet in front of you, in person, rather than just some far away and anonymous audience who only can identify you as text on a PC screen - - and then write your post in that manner. It makes for remarkable and sincere discourse.

12-04-2003, 11:49 AM	#9
nyy26wc NetShrine All-Century Team Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: NJ Posts: 14,584	WFAN's Sweeney Murty says the 3rd player is Randy Choate. __________________ Lee Creator, Complete Baseball Encyclopedia. It's powerful, yet extremely easy to use. Features extensive sorting and stat display options. The CBE has many features that are not available in online and printed sources. Has 2006 stats and daily update service for 2007.

12-04-2003, 11:52 AM	#10
Wolf Hopper NetShrine Creator & Curator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 6,191	Choate. I would rather have a bag of batting practice balls. __________________ Steve, Forum Administrator POSTING TIP FOR THE DAY: When composing a post, think about what you would say if the intended recipient was an individual who was actually sitting just two feet in front of you, in person, rather than just some far away and anonymous audience who only can identify you as text on a PC screen - - and then write your post in that manner. It makes for remarkable and sincere discourse.

12-04-2003, 11:58 AM	#12
Wolf Hopper NetShrine Creator & Curator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 6,191	Food comes and goes. I need the BP, FWIW. __________________ Steve, Forum Administrator POSTING TIP FOR THE DAY: When composing a post, think about what you would say if the intended recipient was an individual who was actually sitting just two feet in front of you, in person, rather than just some far away and anonymous audience who only can identify you as text on a PC screen - - and then write your post in that manner. It makes for remarkable and sincere discourse.

12-04-2003, 11:59 AM	#13
poorme Guest Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: washington dc Posts: 2,625	A steal for the Yankees. I don't understand why they were the only bidders.

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