Twins Pick up OCab from A's

**Bader** · 07-31-2009, 12:32 PM

Looks like the Twins picked up Orlando Cabrera for Tyler Ladenorf (minors SS).

Decent pickup. If we were gonna take someone from the A's I'd rather have Adam Kennedy, but this will allow the team to put him at short, rotate Casilla/Pinto at 2nd and use Harris to spell Crede at 3rd.

Twins Acquire Orlando Cabrera: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com

Glad to see Bill Smith listen to his players

**mj4cy** · 07-31-2009, 12:35 PM

Good!

A. It's an improvement.
B. Mauer will be happy they're trying to get help.

**CrossCyed** · 07-31-2009, 12:36 PM

He's also a *********, but that's a different story. :)

**mj4cy** · 07-31-2009, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by CrossCyed

He's also a *********, but that's a different story. :)

you're just bitter about the sweep :)

of course I'm still bitter about last year's 1 game playoff loss.

**CrossCyed** · 07-31-2009, 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by mjones34

you're just bitter about the sweep :)

of course I'm still bitter about last year's 1 game playoff loss.

Nah, he's a ****** in Minneapolis, Oakland, LA, Chicago, anywhere he goes.

**G-Rock** · 07-31-2009, 12:45 PM

Originally Posted by Bader

If we were gonna take someone from the A's I'd rather have Adam Kennedy, but this will allow the team to put him at short, rotate Casilla/Pinto at 2nd and use Harris to spell Crede at 3rd.

Harris should become the everyday 2b, but I don't have much faith in Gardy to bench his boy Punto.

**Bader** · 07-31-2009, 12:49 PM

Originally Posted by G-Rock

Harris should become the everyday 2b, but I don't have much faith in Gardy to bench his boy Punto.

I'd agree with this. Punto is such a waste of space at the plate.

I'm still baffled that guy is making $4 million this year. With deals like this to him and Mike Lamb, how the club continues to be called frugal is beyond me

**khess83** · 07-31-2009, 12:53 PM

Finally the Twins make a move in season! Seems like it has been a while since they have made a trade to improve the team in the middle of the season.

**Bader** · 07-31-2009, 12:55 PM

Apparently the A's are paying for a good chunk of the 1.5 mill he's owed still as well

MLB Trade: Orlando Cabrera traded to Minnesota Twins - ESPN

Looking like a good deal

**kurimski** · 07-31-2009, 12:56 PM

Remember the Twins did just sign Mark Grudzielanek also a week or two ago. He should be ready here in about a week. If he can come in and hit .270 at 2b that'd be a HUGE upgrade. Hopefully Gardy will bench Punto and Casilla and let the good guys play. Hopefully the Twins aren't done trading, and can find a way to get a relief pitcher or possibly a starter.

**Wesley** · 07-31-2009, 01:01 PM

OC has good stats.

**CrossCyed** · 07-31-2009, 01:06 PM

Wow, sounds like VMart to the Red Sox now.

**jdoggivjc** · 07-31-2009, 02:01 PM

I like this trade. Maybe OCab isn't the best SS out there, but I think it's what we need to compete this year. Plus with the Grudzy signing, this could be a very interesting stretch run.

**isu_oak** · 07-31-2009, 02:12 PM

Originally Posted by kurimski

Remember the Twins did just sign Mark Grudzielanek also a week or two ago. He should be ready here in about a week. If he can come in and hit .270 at 2b that'd be a HUGE upgrade. Hopefully Gardy will bench Punto and Casilla and let the good guys play. Hopefully the Twins aren't done trading, and can find a way to get a relief pitcher or possibly a starter.

Where is Grudzielanek at now?

Never mind, found it here.
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_yl...pe=team_report

**Steve** · 07-31-2009, 03:00 PM

Originally Posted by CrossCyed

He's also a *********, but that's a different story. :)

He got a solid recommendation from Crede for being a good clubhouse and team guy. Basically said that problems in chitown were more the fault of Ozzie than OC.