Pee Wee Walks The Plank

Delwyn Young, who was designated for assignment Monday, has been traded to the Pirates. Tony Jackson tells us the Dodgers will receive two players to be named later, presumably minor leaguers.

Young hit .267/.331/.394 as a Dodger with a 89 OPS+ in 110 career games.

Last year, Ronald Belisario was in the Pirates' farm system and Young was of course a Dodger. In 2009, who will have the biggest impact on their respective new club?

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Pum, I mean, Belisario

Indeed.

by silverwidow on Apr 14, 2009 9:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Belisario

is the only way I can spin anything positive out of DY’s demise.

by Eric Stephen on Apr 14, 2009 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Essentially

This is Belly for DY, which might be a clear win for us if we got a younger version of Saito.

by silverwidow on Apr 14, 2009 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Xavier Paul still raking in AAA

I’m thinking he’s a big trade chip on 7/31. If he can play an solid CF, this is a very good prospect.

by silverwidow on Apr 14, 2009 9:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I don't see it.

He’s already 24 and doesn’t even have a career .800 OPS in the minors. Not a lot of power and only decent plate discipline. He’s a 3rd/4th outfielder to me.

by Brendan Scolari on Apr 14, 2009 11:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bryan Morris and Andy Laroche?

;-)

by Brendan Scolari on Apr 14, 2009 9:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Man, the Brian Morris and Andy LaRoche thing must be depressing for Pirates fans.

by Tripon on Apr 14, 2009 10:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Can we just pretend

that we traded Pee Wee for Belisario at least and then I’ll feel less bummed out about losing Delwyn?

Silver, I hope XPaul isn’t a trade chip because they don’t have much other OF depth in the minors right now, so if anyone gets hurt on the ML roster who do they go with? Repko? Lambo’s not ready yet… I’d rather keep him as insurance.

by underdog on Apr 14, 2009 10:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I don't think Paul is a trade chip

He wouldn’t have that much value anyways.

by Brendan Scolari on Apr 14, 2009 11:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

He has some value as a throw in a larger deal.

A outfielder who can hit, and play all 3 outfield positions? He’s certainly could be part of a prospect package.

by Tripon on Apr 14, 2009 11:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

C'mon

A major league ready OF with speed, a GREAT arm, and CF ability is prime trade material. You’re right that he may not fetch anything really special, but he’s no slouch.

by silverwidow on Apr 14, 2009 11:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't mean to say he's worth nothing.

But we’re talking about the 3rd/4th best prospect in a big deal at best. He’s not going to be a headliner in any deal for significant talent.

by Brendan Scolari on Apr 14, 2009 11:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fair enough

I just think he’s a bit more than a thrown-in. For example, a mid-to-upper pitching prospect + Paul could get something good, perhaps.

by silverwidow on Apr 14, 2009 11:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, it depends.

What do you mean when you say “something good”? Is that Jake Peavy or a Casey Blake Ned Special™?

by Brendan Scolari on Apr 14, 2009 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

courtesy of yahoo

Tue, Apr 14

Young was traded to Pittsburgh on Tuesday for two players to be named later, the Dodgers’ official site reports.

Recommendation: The players are rumored to be Pedro Alvarez and Andrew McCutcheon. Just kidding. Seriously though, Young can hit, but his lack of defensive versatility left him expendable in an organization with four superior (okay, three then) outfield options. He’ll be a pinch-hitter and backup corner outfielder in Pittsburgh. He could eventually have some NL-only playing time, but we’ll have to first see how he’s used.
(Rotowire.com)

Dodgers - 2008 NL West Champions
Cardinals - 2008 NFC Champions

by wongy on Apr 15, 2009 12:17 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs