September 30, 2008
Wright for Rodriguez
Bugs and Cranks suggests a New York trade involving their two third base stars, David Wright and Alex Rodriguez. I was talking to my friend Jim Storer about this yesterday, more sarcastically than anything else. (I think the conversation started with, "David Wright is no Scott Brosius.") I'm guessing the Yankees would jump at the offer. They'd get younger and save a ton of money without losing too much in the way of offense. This, however, goes in the "no chance in hell" folder.
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That is probably the stupidest idea I've heard this week. Wright is getting paid less than 1/3 of what ARod is, putting up sick numbers, and actually has a good relationship with the clubhouse and press.
Fear kills this idea. Even if both teams could convince themselves that the deal is a winner for their franchise, neither would take the risk of seeing it blow up. You don't trade wives with your next door neighbor.
Who do you trade them with?