Probable Trades For Starting Pitching (N.L)?

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So with the amount of exposure trade rumors are getting, I want to ask everyone where they think top N.L pitchers will get traded this season (if even traded). The ones I'm going to predict are for:

Zack Greinke: Cardinals or Braves: the reason I say this is because these two teams are in a very close race in their division. If either team would acquire Greinke their chance of clinching would boost dramatically. Braves need help because of a struggling Jair Jurrjens and Tommy Hanson. Cardinals have a setback with Carp's season ending surgery and Jamie Garcia being injured, with rookie Joe Kelly taking his place. With several players from the Cards and Braves coming off the payroll for the 2013 budget, an extension would be easier for these two teams. Plus St. Louis and Atlanta are both friendly, classy baseball cities. 

Matt Garza: Tigers, Indians, White Sox : Really any of the three AL Central teams would be a fit for Garza. Especially since the Sox and the Indians were not in the "Win Now" mode heading into the season. Cubs are DEFINITELY in rebuilding mode (when aren't they?) and would be wanting to get more prospects. Tigers' pitching staff is also struggling also. 

Cole Hamels: Angels, Rangers, Yankees, Boston: Really when you think about whats the point of getting someone like Hamels, trading prospects away, and then not signing him after the season is over? And all these teams have the money and need to do it. Angels are in DIRE need for some help with Dan Haren injured, Ervin Santana not performing as well as he could and there is always a question mark around that 5th spot in the rotation. Yankees are sort of the same story with one player out for the season and C.C isn't performing up to snuff with what he could/should be. Boston... Well they just need some help period. The Rangers sure as hell don't need another Starter but with the way they have been buying up them, I wouldn't be surprised if they take a bid on Hamels.

O.K so that is my theory, whats yours?

? · Accepted Answer

I'm a Braves fan and I hope they don't go after Greinke. Hanson has struggled a little, but he has completely revamped his action over the off-season, so he should improve over the next few years. Plus, they have an excellent pitching farm system, with Julio terahan and Arodys Vizciano, who is out for the year with Tommy John. Yes, it does some like the Braves could do with someone like Greinke now, but I think the Braves are looking a couple of years into the future, rather than trying to win right now. 

I still think that Boston still make a move at Dempster or Garza, although the Tigers does make sense too. 

I agree, Hamels probably doesn't have much trade value at this point. Here's one for you though. We've all heard the Bourjous to Nationals rumours, but why not Victorino to the Nats? Maybe they could do a sign and trade like we saw with Steve Nash.

Blue Sky · Answer

All I know is the Dodgers need to acquire a solid starting pitcher and I hope they go after Hammels in the off season.

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