| Dealing with LaMar |
Thu, 28 July 2005 09:00 |
 ER_Sports
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I was talking with someone in the "know" yesterday and he said GM's are almost cringing trying to deal with LaMar. You know that guy in your fantasy league that offers 2 scrubs for Pujols and honestly thinks it's fair. The reality is GM's do play a give and take with the thinking of making future deals. If the D-Rays would ever become a a buyer, Good Luck Chuck! (I know that's real a fantasy)
LaMar seeking best prospects for trade
By DAMIAN CRISTODERO, Times Staff Writer
Published July 28, 2005
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ST. PETERSBURG - General manager Chuck LaMar on Wednesday seemed to take great pleasure in the criticism he has received as to how he is conducting trade negotiations.
LaMar said he wants to acquire the best "prospect or prospects" from teams who have asked about rightfielder/DH Aubrey Huff, closer Danys Baez and shortstop Julio Lugo.
Because, LaMar said, the three are budgeted into next season's payroll, "You can truly ask for what you want.
"I think it's a compliment when these teams say, "Boy, they're asking for some of our best young players.' Well, no kidding. That's what we're doing. If they're not willing to give them up, then we hold onto the players we have. We don't have to make a trade."
The deadline for nonwaiver trades is 5 p.m. Sunday. Manager Lou Piniella has said he does not believe the team will make a major move. But LaMar said discussions have been brisk and he will continue to ask for prospects who can play in the majors now or by next season.
LaMar said because of the organization's outfield depth, his priorities are pitchers and infielders.
"It is a case where they have to give up one or two of their best young players and I'm not going to apologize for that," he said. "Sometimes when you have our record, other teams portray it that it's almost like we're supposed to make a trade with them.
"No. Our job is to try to beat you in the future. To do that we have to have players as good as you. That's going to cost some of your young players."
[Updated on: Thu, 28 July 2005 11:39] by Moderator
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