Is there a rule on this board about misquoting people?
I said this:
Eh. Not exactly zero From 12-1:
“@jonmorosi: Trade talks intensified around MLB in last 48 hours, one GM told me tonight. Tender deadline Tues., winter meetings next week. Stay tuned.”
Trades could affect Lester's value just as much as free agent signings. Teams have a clearer idea of which players are available and can give them alternatives to reaching outside their comfort zone.
And then this:
I'll let this go after this point, but the Hamels rumored trade was reported at 1:30am, an hour and a half after that deadline. Bastardo was a non-tender candidate and it would be strange timing for a trade of that size to go down that late at night. I'm not saying Bastardo makes or breaks a trade of that magnitude, but the framework could have already been there with smaller pieces to be added in for values to match.
Anyhow, you could be right and it's more speculation than actual facts on my part but my guess is that something happens soon since there don't seem to be any more teams for him to visit.
I'm not seeing the words vital anywhere, are you? I'm also seeing the words "could," and "more speculation than actual facts," and this board is for opinions is it not? Don't misquote me again.