Throw Away Note That Makes Me Laugh
Thanks Tracy Ringolsby, for this:
"Cincinnati has shown consistent interest in Oakland right-hander Joe Blanton, but the Athletics aren't going to give up Blanton unless they get what they want in return, and what they want is outfielder Jay Bruce, whom the Reds consider untouchable."
Hee. I mean Joe Blanton's a nice pitcher and all, but c'mon. Be serious.
I don't think there's any chance in hell that A's GM Billy Beane is seriously asking for Jay Bruce straight up for Joe Blanton. But laughs are fun to start the day, so, much appreciated. If the Reds wouldn't loose Bruce for Erik Bedard, he certainly is not in play for Joe Blanton. And Beane knows that. And, I would think, so does Ringolsby. So perhaps Beane is setting the table by asking for the sun, moon and stars and will hope to then trick Reds GM Wayne Krivsky into giving up Joey Votto and either Johnny Cueto or Homer Bailey. In fact, I bet that's his game. I hope "sane Wayne Krivsky" is still on the scene and rejects Beane's play. If "insane Wayne Krivsky" (Kearns trade) has returned, all bets are off.