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Will Griffey be traded? MAILBAG: May 9
Q: In light of Ken Griffey Jr.'s rather unproductive and unpleasant stay with the Cincinnati Reds (thus far), what is the likelihood the Reds will try to trade him? If so, what's the possibility of his ending up somewhere like Baltimore? -- Jason, Boston
Q: How do you think Randy Johnson compares to Nolan Ryan? Where do you see
him all-time? And how much juice do you think he has left in him (I remember
when Clemens was "entering the twilight of his career")? -- Stephen Brewer,
Bellevue, Wash.
Q: Since Jim Thome will be a free agent, is it possible the Cleveland Indians will
trade him for some upper-level prospects, if they are out of contention?
What teams could possibly be a fit? -- Brian, Avon Lake, Ohio
Q: Do you think the New York Mets would be better suited to leave John Valentin at
shortstop and trade Rey Ordonez and Jay Payton for a better center fielder?
-- Mark Soliman, Yonkers, N.Y.
Q: Other than Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine, are there any marquee starting
pitchers who will be free agents after this year? If so, what's the chance
that the New York Yankees WON'T scoop them up? -- Marc, Boston
Q: How close is Chicago Cubs minor-league pitching phenom Mark Prior to making it to the majors? -- Joe Pacheco, Medford, Mass.
Q: How do you explain the resurgence of Ruben Sierra? Early in his career he
was a potential superstar, but then he fell off the face of the earth. What
do you attribute his turnaround to? Can he keep this pace up? -- Joel
Chapman, Palatine, Ill.
Q: With Tino Martinez struggling, the St. Louis media is blaming the change
to the National League. How much truth is there to that? Or is that just an
excuse? How much difference is there between a Seattle pitcher who throws
fastball, curve, change and an Atlanta pitcher who throws fastball, curve,
change? -- Scott Sassmann, Wentzville, Mo.
Q: With the pitching problems the Chicago White Sox are having, do you think they
will deal for someone? -- Ben, USAFA, Colorado
Q: The Philadelphia Phillies certainly have enough money to sign Scott Rolen
to a bigger contract. Why are they being so stubborn with one of the best
players in the game? -- Paul, Moorestown, N.J.
Q: I've heard lots of trade rumors regarding the Pittsburgh Pirates. They have some
pitching depth, but they are sorely in need of another bat ... or two ... or six. Gabe Kapler is a name I've heard a lot. -- Ryan Werzyn, Arlington, Va.
Q: The Los Angeles Dodgers may be be one of just a few teams in baseball confident in
both the quality and depth of their pitching staff. But it's becoming clearer with each game that they need more hitting. Is there a trade to be made without giving up pitching? If so, with whom? -- John Teobaldi, California
PWG -- The Rockies would like to deal Hampton, and I don't think Boston would be out of the question. There were feelers made on a deal involving Hampton and Larry Walker for Ramirez, but Boston had no interest.
Q: My roommates and I have been arguing for the past week over this
question: Is there ever a time to slide into first base? We've all agreed
your opinion will settle the issue. -- Nick Nolte (no, not the actor),
Madison, Wisc.
Q: The bartenders at our fine establishment are having a heated debate ...
do you think baseball is still America's favorite sport or do you think football has taken over? My argument is that people around here are only saying football because they're still riding the high of a Super Bowl victory. Others argue that TV ratings and merchandise sales point towards football. What are your thoughts? -- Dick Alexander, Cityside Bar and Grill, Brighton, Mass. |
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