lugo and baez coming back

[raiders_umpire]

at least for now as both of their club options have been picked up for 2006.....

Danys Baez - R - Devil Rays


Devil Rays exercised RHP Danys Baez's $4 million club option for 2006.
If he isn't traded, Baez will be back in the closer's role at the start of next season. It's possible that he'll be dealt to a team that would use him as a setup man, if not this winter then in July. He'll be a free agent after next year. Oct. 31 - 7:54 pm et




Julio Lugo - SS - Devil Rays


Devil Rays exercised infielder Julio Lugo's $4.95 million club option for 2006.
The Rays still would have controlled Lugo's rights had they bought the option out for $100,000, but he would have made more than $5 million in arbitration. Lugo will be eligible for free agency after next season, so the Rays could trade him at some point. Oct. 31 - 7:52 pm et

they both make good trade bait if the right offer comes by, but i would prefer to see them stay in TB

[Dawgpound 1613]

One down. Personally, I have no problem keeping Lugo until July. Wait until then to see if any of the top teams still need SS help. Renteria may be on the down swing, Cedeno may not be ready for the Cuns, and I just can't see the BoSox being able to stand Alex Gonzalez all year. Who knows, if they are desperate enough, you could see Lester or Papelborn if they REALLY need someone in July to stay with the Yankees.

[raiders_umpire]

One down. Personally, I have no problem keeping Lugo until July. Wait until then to see if any of the top teams still need SS help. Renteria may be on the down swing, Cedeno may not be ready for the Cuns, and I just can't see the BoSox being able to stand Alex Gonzalez all year. Who knows, if they are desperate enough, you could see Lester or Papelborn if they REALLY need someone in July to stay with the Yankees.

Lester for Lugo Now that is my type of deal there. And Theo just might be desperate enough to do it by July.

[Jenkins]

Lester for Lugo would be incredible.

[d-ray07]

Lester would be an awesome addition, so would Papelbon, though has spent alot of time in the bullpen lately. I think Marte would be the most beneficial of the 3, but I don't think Boston will send him to TB for Lugo, even though they may not be sending him to Cleveland.