Monday, June 27, 2005
Red Sox Hub:Trade Rumor Central
June 27th, 2005:
The Giants need to redefine themselves as a franchise and could use all the talent they can get. The Boston Red Sox reportedly covet Schmidt and may be willing to deal their top prospect, shortstop Hanley Ramirez. -Contra Costa Times
HUB TAKE: Theo and the Sox are not in the habit of taking on big salary for top prospects, but if Schmidt is proven healthy, his $10 million guaranteed contract for next season would represent true value in a pitching starved market. Jason is a true #1 starter and a character guy that rises to the occasion (i.e. Schmidt would thrive in the A.L. East). He would fit right into the Red Sox team vision of "Theo And The Trio." -The Hub
SCOUTING REPORT FROM STATS INC.
Jason Schmidt: Many players call Schmidt the most feared starter in the National League. He not only throws hard and has a nasty slider, but he has developed a changeup that is among the best in the game. Rather than nibbling at the corners as he did earlier in his career in Pittsburgh, Schmidt comes at hitters with a fastball clocked as high as 98 MPH. Schmidt had a 12-game winning streak from April 26 to July 17 in which he established himself as the top starter in baseball. He threw two one-hitters during the streak, each against high-powered offenses (Cubs, Red Sox).
What's scarier than Alan Embree in a tie game?? Cathy Bates in a Hot Tub!!
June 27th, 2005:
The Giants need to redefine themselves as a franchise and could use all the talent they can get. The Boston Red Sox reportedly covet Schmidt and may be willing to deal their top prospect, shortstop Hanley Ramirez. -Contra Costa Times
HUB TAKE: Theo and the Sox are not in the habit of taking on big salary for top prospects, but if Schmidt is proven healthy, his $10 million guaranteed contract for next season would represent true value in a pitching starved market. Jason is a true #1 starter and a character guy that rises to the occasion (i.e. Schmidt would thrive in the A.L. East). He would fit right into the Red Sox team vision of "Theo And The Trio." -The HubSCOUTING REPORT FROM STATS INC.
Jason Schmidt: Many players call Schmidt the most feared starter in the National League. He not only throws hard and has a nasty slider, but he has developed a changeup that is among the best in the game. Rather than nibbling at the corners as he did earlier in his career in Pittsburgh, Schmidt comes at hitters with a fastball clocked as high as 98 MPH. Schmidt had a 12-game winning streak from April 26 to July 17 in which he established himself as the top starter in baseball. He threw two one-hitters during the streak, each against high-powered offenses (Cubs, Red Sox).
What's scarier than Alan Embree in a tie game?? Cathy Bates in a Hot Tub!!
