Dodgers Like Cano?
July 24, 2008, 1:27 pm
From George King III:
Dodgers have an interest in Robinson Cano and might be willing to deal Derek Lowe and outfielder Matt Kemp, but the Yankees aren’t inclined to part with the red-hot second baseman unless there is a front-of-the-rotation-type starter coming to The Bronx. Lowe, who has the stomach for big games and has AL East experience with the Red Sox, doesn’t fit that bill.
Kemp, 23, would be viewed as a replacement for Bobby Abreu in right field next year. Kemp is batting .287 (104-for-362) with 11 homers and 55 RBIs in 94 games this season. His biggest downside is striking out 107 times.
I doubt this rumor will go anywhere. The Yankees need Cano and don’t have an replacements for him waiting in the minors (unless you consider Alberto Gonzalez a replacement). While I like Derek Lowe’s consistency and Matt Kemp’s upside makes me salivate (he’s only 23), Cano is proving that he’s worth the wait. Also, Cashman knows that there are solid pitching options hitting free agency at the end of the season, so he won’t deal one of his best young talents. However, if the Dodgers are willing to move Kemp and Kemp alone, for some prospects, then the Yankees should definitely jump into those talks.
NO NO NO NO NO NO
I don’t know, this doesn’t seem like it would be a good move for the Dodgers. They’d be trading off one of their only semi-consistent pitchers this season and getting nothing in return. They don’t have anyone to replace Lowe with in the rotation.
And although Kemp hasn’t exploded this year like some thought he would, I still would hate to see him go. He’s a great all-around player.
yea, it won’t happen, but it’s an interesting idea. i think kemp will explode next year. he’s having a hell of a second half right now.
Lowe or Penny are tradeable since they can walk at seasons end and Stults and Park have been serviceable replacements. I don’t see the Dodgers moving Kemp for an infielder or pitcher however as we’re not comfortable w/ Jones. The only top prospect we would/should trade for the right stuff in return is Laroche becuase he has a huge upside but isn’t ready to make a big impact yet and we need to get into the playoffs this year
hey dodger fan. thanks for stopping by. i agree, you guys need kemp. he’s basically james loney with speed right now (and in the outfield) and he’s mashing for you guys. penny is injured so it’ll be difficult to move him, actually, i’d be surprised if you guys moved any of your starters. if you’re trying to get into the playoffs, you don’t lose lowe. plus, i heard they may give park a shot as closer or the setup guy if broxton falters.