The Pirates and Rays Are Talking About a Jason Bay Trade

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There are some trades that just make too much sense to not happen. Tampa Bay is embroiled in a playoff battle and playing Eric Hinske, Gabe Gross, Johnny Gomes, and Cliff Floyd in right field. They're talking about using Rocco Baldelli there when he comes off the disabled list. The Pirates' entire organization is devoid of pitching talent. They have Jason Bay. The Rays have tons of young pitching talent. Maybe these two crazy kids should get together. Dejan Kovacevic's PBC Blog at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette says they might:

The Pirates and Tampa Bay continue to discuss Jason Bay, a process that became deep yesterday, and two prospect names known to be in the mix on the Rays' end are shortstop Reid Brignac and pitcher Jeremy Hellickson.

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Neglected to mention this earlier, but Tampa sure is making things sound as if something will get done. The Pirates? Not so sure but, as the notebook mentioned earlier today, about 50-50.

The Rays seem relutcant to budge with too much for Bay and the Pirates seem reluctant to move Bay without gaining several elite prospects in return, but this deal makes so much sense for both teams that it almost would seem crazy if they couldn't get something done. I mean, Jason Bay's middle name is Raymond. How much more perfect can this match get?

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7-30-2008 @ 4:48PM

Ken said...

Sonnanstine for Bay even up. Sonnanstine is worst 10 game winner in baseball and Rays do not need him as fifth starter with Price and others coming in next year.
Getting a solid right fielder that hits right handed is crucial for the Rays if they are to advance and Bay can fit that role.
They are loaded with pitching and Sonnanstine is without question the worst of the group they have now and he would have to go next year anyhow if Price comes in like most expect.