The WEEK IN WRIGLEYVILLE S-10 #7

Were are getting close to the end of the season and some teams are still trying to make the post season . While others are stocking up on talent for the playoffs. Then there is the group that I am in . We few souls are looking to next season with hope and optimism. Ther will be one more WIW. Then i will post the Playoff Previews.

TRADES
 The TAMPA BAY STARS traded Rico Trevino to the ALBUQUERQUE TURKEYS for Alejandro Gonzalez
Tampa trades for a ML Slugger in exchange for a nice prospect. Them Turkeys are stocking up on the Prospects.

The TAMPA BAY STARS traded Donn Payton to the PORTLAND PANDEMONIUM for Thom Sellers and Vicente Guerrero
Swapping AAA players who have M L Potential.

The TAMPA BAY STARS traded Placido Cordero and Albert Delgado to the FARGO PRAIRIE DOGS for Harry Mercado
Tampa continues to add ML depth for a win now strategy. They did give up some Prospects to Fargo.


M L INJURIES
 Ted Jordan
This Moose is ready to be turned Loose after his ribs healed.
Alex Chavez
This Howler is ready to Prowl. His Rotator cuff is healed
Jody Perez
this 49'er is ready to prospect, after his sore back is all better now.
Julio Fernandez
This 49er wont be panning for gold for awhile. He will miss 4 months with a herniated disk.
Alfredo Stull
This Ectoplasm player will not be Spooking for 3 weeks. He is sidelined with a sore shoulder.
INTERNATIONAL F/A's

Yusmeiro Oliva Trenton Tripods Age: 19 B/T: L/L Born: San Juan De La Maguana, DO Position(s): P (SuB) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Perhaps he could play in AA one day.

Alexi Melendez Hartford Crushers Age: 21 B/T: L/L Born: Colon, CU Position(s): 1B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

This is an interesting signing. Melendez has Max Power and EYE but not much else. Still worth the price to see what he will do??

Wilkin Romero New Orleans Hip Waders Age: 22 B/T: L/L Born: Ciudad Juarez, MX Position(s): P (SuA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Zilla signed this future Bullpen Pitcher for 6.2 mil and a signing bonus. His low health projections might make that problematic.

Vic Sanchez Seattle Supersonics Age: 18 B/T: S/R Born: Pueblo Viejo, DO Position(s): C View Hardball Dynasty Profile

You can never have enough Catchers , Right!!

Esmailyn Silva Cincinnati Howlers Age: 19 B/T: R/R Born: Central Cunagua, CU Position(s): C View Hardball Dynasty Profile

The trend is Catching on , so to speak.

Al Beltre Memphis Blues Age: 20 B/T: L/L Born: Villa Mella, DO Position(s): P (ClA) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

This pitcher may make a low level M L Pitcher? For 610k he was a bargain.

Emilio Escuela Cincinnati Howlers Age: 19 B/T: L/L Born: Laguna Verde, DO Position(s): 1B/LF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

This Howler will hit for average. But his defense is a problem. 710k makes it worth the gamble.

Vasco Morales Toledo Christian Beavers Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Villa Gonzalez, DO Position(s): P (P) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

The Christian Beavers snagged this nice IFA for 5.9 mil. He will be in the bullpen in about 4 years.

Alex Maranon Seattle Supersonics Age: 20 B/T: R/R Born: Villa Altagracia, DO Position(s): LF View Hardball Dynasty Profile

1.9 mill signed this nice LF'er .The Supersonics will have to watch his innings because of low health ratings.

Eswalin Barajas Jackson Justice Age: 18 B/T: L/L Born: Quibor, VE Position(s): P (SP4) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

A decent Minor League player.

Juan Chavez Kansas City Spittoons Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Monte Cristi, DO Position(s): 3B View Hardball Dynasty Profile

Zee is stocking up on Minor Leaguers.

Juan Diaz Syracuse Moose Age: 22 B/T: L/R Born: Villa Vazquez, DO Position(s): 2B/1B/LF/DH View Hardball Dynasty Profile

The Moose got a bargain for this future low level big league player. 2.7 mil is a good price.

Vic Sardinha Seattle Supersonics Age: 18 B/T: R/R Born: Valverde, DO Position(s): SS View Hardball Dynasty Profile

The Supersonics landed this nice IFA for 4.5 mil. He could be a solid M L player.

Ismael Figureoa Cincinnati Howlers Age: 18 B/T: S/R Born: San Juan De La Maguana, DO Position(s): P (none) View Hardball Dynasty Profile

More minor League pitching depth for the howlers.