futuremarlinsgm Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 According to www.mlb-rumors.blogspot.com, the Nationals have agreed on a trade that sends long time 2B Jose Vidro to the Mariners for OF Chris Snelling and RP Emiliano Fruto. Any thoughts on this trade because I don't see the point of the Mariners getting Vidro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish4Life Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Nats to trade Vidro to Mariners Snelling, Fruto to join Washington, pending physicals By Bill Ladson / MLB.com The Nationals are expected to trade second baseman Jose Vidro to the Mariners for outfielder Chris Snelling and pitcher Emiliano Fruto. Vidro has two years left on his contract and Seattle will pick up $12 million of the $16 million remaining, according to baseball sources. The deal is expected to be official on Thursday, pending physicals. Neither club issued a confirmation of the deal. The trade was agreed upon between the two clubs late last week during the Winter Meetings, but both sides needed Vidro's approval because he has a no-trade clause. For approving the trade, according to sources, Vidro was given a vesting option for 2009. The trade ends Vidro's 10-year run with the Nationals/Expos. Last year, Vidro played in 125 games and hit .289 with seven home runs and 47 RBIs. Snelling, 25, has big-league experience. He played in a combined 59 games and hit .237 with five home runs and 12 RBIs. Fruto, 22, played in 22 games for the Mariners and had a 5.50 ERA. The trade means one thing for the Nationals: According to baseball officials, shortstop Felipe Lopez will be switched to second and Cristian Guzman will remain at shortstop. Bill Ladson is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramp Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 um... dont they have Jose Lopez? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackaWhacka Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Bill Bavasi is DEFINETELY on crack. What the hell has this guy been doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSwift25 Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Snelling's a Bowden toolsy type guy. Don't get it all that much for either side though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catchoftheday Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 seattle has been very active its always good if you can get a premium 2nd baseman like vidro on your squad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Altamonte Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Actually the Mariners are so much better now with Vidro at 2nd base. Brilliant trade! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramp Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 I still don't get it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beastie Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 I still don't get it Id happen to agree with you. Maybe they are planning on trading Beltre? Dunno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramp Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 just looking at the current roster... 1b- Sexson 2b- Lopez SS- Betancourt 3b- Beltre LF- Guillen CF- Reed/Jones RF- Ichiro C- Johjima DH- Ibanez what am I missing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Altamonte Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Jose Lopez (1 1/2 seasons) .692 career OPS vs Jose Vidro .822 career OPS with a .301 career BA...Thats the reason for the trade, Vidro is a huge addition to the Mariners lineup. Lopez could still compete for the SS position with Betancort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Marlin Man Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 so now when the nats dont have soriano is when they decide to trade vidro :confused Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowa Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 They ate 12 mil.. LOL Vidro is NOT a "premium" 2B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Altamonte Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 They ate 12 mil.. LOL Vidro is NOT a "premium" 2B Why would you say that? He has had an excellent career in every aspect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowa Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 He'll be 33 on opening day, can't play a lick of defense anymore (which is why he wont start in Seattle) and hasn't stayed healthy for god knows how long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramp Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Jose Lopez (1 1/2 seasons) .692 career OPS vs Jose Vidro .822 career OPS with a .301 career BA...Thats the reason for the trade, Vidro is a huge addition to the Mariners lineup. Lopez could still compete for the SS position with Betancort Jose Lopez as a 22 year old, full time starter put up these numbers last year .282/.319/.405 10hr 79rbi and he was an all star Bavasi is a moron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramp Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 apparently Vidro will be the DH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Yea, Ichiro's moving to CF. Makes me wonder if they will trade Adam Jones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Altamonte Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 He'll be 33 on opening day, can't play a lick of defense anymore (which is why he wont start in Seattle) and hasn't stayed healthy for god knows how long. That has been his only question mark...His Health BTW he will not turn 32 til next August Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramp Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 He'll be 33 on opening day, can't play a lick of defense anymore (which is why he wont start in Seattle) and hasn't stayed healthy for god knows how long. That has been his only question mark...His Health BTW he will not turn 32 til next August and that is a GINORMOUS question mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Card Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 apparently Vidro will be the DH I'm pretty sure that's what most would have guessed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSwift25 Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 He'll be 33 on opening day, can't play a lick of defense anymore (which is why he wont start in Seattle) and hasn't stayed healthy for god knows how long. That has been his only question mark...His Health :lol Not exactly something to just shrug off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramp Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 apparently Vidro will be the DH I'm pretty sure that's what most would have guessed. thanks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish4Life Posted December 16, 2006 Share Posted December 16, 2006 Vidro trade temporarily put on hold Before joining M's, ex-Nat must wait until Monday for physical By Bill Ladson / MLB.com The trade between the Nationals and Mariners that sent second baseman Jose Vidro to Seattle and outfielder Chris Snelling and right-hander Emiliano Fruto to Washington will be put on hold for another three days because Vidro still needs to take his physical. Vidro was scheduled to take the physical in Miami on Friday, but his flight in Puerto Rico was canceled because of engine problems. Vidro is scheduled to take a Sunday night flight to Miami and see the doctor the next day. Vidro's flight on Friday was scheduled for 11 a.m. ET, but the flight was delayed until 12:50 p.m. "We were heading out and [then]they put the airplane [back to the gate], and they said something was wrong, and it was almost 2 o'clock [Puerto Rico time, an hour ahead of Miami] already," Vidro said. "My appointment was at 4 o'clock in the afternoon in Miami, and there was no way for me to make it over there. My agent [seth Levinson] was on the phone all day to make it possible, but he couldn't get an appointment for later on. The doctor's office closes at five." Once Vidro passes his physical, the trade between the Nationals and Mariners will be official. Vidro has two years left on his contract, and Seattle will pick up $12 million of the $16 million remaining. He is expected to be the Mariners' designated hitter. Snelling, 25, has big-league experience. He has played in 59 games and hit .237 with five home runs and 12 RBIs. Fruto, 22, played in 22 games for the Mariners, and he had a 5.50 ERA. The two will most likely get a chance to make the Nationals' Opening Day roster. Bill Ladson is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rferry Posted December 16, 2006 Share Posted December 16, 2006 They ate 12 mil.. LOL Vidro is NOT a "premium" 2B Why would you say that? He has had an excellent career in every aspect As a hitter. And that was before a series of injuries that he likely won't bounce back from. At best, he's a Hal Morris from the DH spot and more likely he'll be Jose Offerman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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