I know Herges is no closer or anything, but I’d sure hate to see him traded away. He seems like one of those guys that you just sort of forget about while he goes about his business of being a pretty solid reliever. I suppose I’d change my tune if a trade package was over-whelming, but I think he’s signed through next year (?) and it always seems to be a struggle to fill out our bullpen. Unfortunately, I also don’t foresee us getting much in return in a trade either though. Perhaps a “B” prospect at best?
Now Fuentes on the other hand will be interesting to watch. I could actually see a bidding war in that scenario. Lots of leverage there. Closer skills, two compensation picks, and left handed…. Not to mention there will be a desire from some teams just to keep him away from their rivals. Can’t imagine a much better trade scenario for the Rockies there.

Does anyone know what weaknesses the Cubs may have that they could be looking to fill this month? It would seem that Gaudin was a throw-in on that deal with the A’s and could be pitching depth they would be willing to part with for the right pieces. While he is not a #1 starter, I think he would look pretty good taking the mound in a Rockies uniform.

I’m not a big fan, but at least he seems to sometimes have good stuff. Is he really worse than Redman and Rusch? I’m fine with giving Kip another chance…if only because he couldn’t be worse. I don’t know, the whole thing makes me sad.

they should read the article in the Weekend Journal section of the Wall Street Journal today. “How new ballparks, lousy deals, fat guys, and oakland politicians ruined the National League.” Its pure unmitigated garbage.