What would it take for any team to get King Felix?

D-Lite · Dec 15, 2010

Seriously, the idea has come up almost in jest in the Lee threads regarding the Yankees, but it is worth thinking about.
1. The Mariners are going nowhere for a few years at least
2. They could get a TON of talent in return and really focus on rebuilding

This article was pretty good:
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/t ... of_ya.html

Of course in the case of the Yankees you instantly trade Montero, no question and shouldn't question. They'll need at least one more major league ready young pitcher (Hughes most likely). And probably one more elite talent (say a Banuelos or maybe Betances). Then probably 2 more at least B levels prospects (one of the infielders like Adams or Joseph or Laird and another arm, say Adam Warren or Noesi or Phelps or Nova). If I'm the Yankees I make that deal in a heartbeat. The linked article suggest Cano, but there's no way Cashman is moving one of the elite middle infielders in the game in his prime.

What would it take for someone like the Rangers?

Huffamaniac · Dec 15, 2010

I would think the Yankees would try real hard not to include Hughes. While I agree Felix is a big upgrade on Hughes, the Yankees need SP and can not afford to trade one of there few good SP to get one.

jbone17 · Dec 15, 2010

For the Yanks this would get it done:

Montero
Banuelos
Joba (Because he blows)
Corban Joseph

D-Lite · Dec 15, 2010

jbone17 said:
For the Yanks this would get it done:

Montero
Banuelos
Joba (Because he blows)
Corban Joseph

I make that deal as well. But do the Mariners make that deal? Remember, this is the team that thought Justin Smoak was a better bet than Montero...

And I agree, I do what I can to hold onto Hughes, but that's probably what it would take.

jbone17 · Dec 15, 2010

D-Lite said:
jbone17 said:

For the Yanks this would get it done:

Montero
Banuelos
Joba (Because he blows)
Corban Joseph

Click to expand...

I make that deal as well. But do the Mariners make that deal? Remember, this is the team that thought Justin Smoak was a better bet than Montero...

And I agree, I do what I can to hold onto Hughes, but that's probably what it would take.

As a Yankee fan that would be a very nice deal if we get King Felix without giving up Hughes, Sanchez, Romine, and Betances. I love Montero to death and his upside is tremendous, but anytime you have the chance to get King Felix it is worth while. Montero would for sure have to be in the deal for this to happen whether I like it or not. On the Seattle side, I would not trade King Felix by any means. This is the guy who Seattle needs to build around to be successful. I would love to have Felix on the Yankees!

Mr.Whipple · Dec 15, 2010

The Phillies offer Blanton, Cash and minor league players for Felix.

SamHell · Dec 15, 2010

jbone17 said:
For the Yanks this would get it done:

Montero
Banuelos
Joba (Because he blows)
Corban Joseph

No way I would do that deal if I was the Mariners. I wouldn't want to move him at all but 3 maybe's and a subpar setup guy doesn't come close. Felix is a legit #1, no significant injury history and hasn't even hit his prime yet. He's signed at a reasonable price for the next 4 years. Mariner fans would rightly revolt if they traded him.

D-Lite · Dec 15, 2010

Marro said:
The Phillies offer Blanton, Cash and minor league players for Felix.

And that probably gets it done these days. And then the headlines on every paper about the Yanks being the losers again.

bikerider60 · Dec 15, 2010

As a Yankee fan I would trade the Farm for the KING ,no better Pitcher in the game. With a the Yankee line up he could be astronomical.

Mr.Whipple · Dec 15, 2010

D-Lite said:
Marro said:

The Phillies offer Blanton, Cash and minor league players for Felix.

Click to expand...

And that probably gets it done these days. And then the headlines on every paper about the Yanks being the losers again.

Felix would dominate in the NL and would love to be in the Phils rotation right now. Yankees have a lot of hurdles to overcome with there bullpen right now. I would love to see the Phils pursue a deal like i stated or a deal for Grienke very soon, Hopefully within the next two weeks. Think the Mariners would take the deal and trade Felix to help rebuild there team for years to come.

MarinerswinWS · Dec 15, 2010

As a Mariner fan I can only say I'd hate the shat out of Jack Z if he traded King Felix.
The Mariners still have him for another 4 years, and the way the farm system has turned out since Zduriencik arrived we could win the AL west in 3 years with some other moves, and we would need Felix for a shot at the playoffs.

Original Boski · Dec 15, 2010

It would take an alternate dimension for any team to get King Felix. The M's are not trading him.

CAROLINA BOSOX · Dec 15, 2010

D-Lite said:
jbone17 said:

For the Yanks this would get it done:

Montero
Banuelos
Joba (Because he blows)
Corban Joseph

Click to expand...

I make that deal as well. But do the Mariners make that deal? Remember, this is the team that thought Justin Smoak was a better bet than Montero...

And I agree, I do what I can to hold onto Hughes, but that's probably what it would take.

How many Big League HR's does Montero have? Montero may turn out to be better than Smoak but it is still way too early to make that call yet. As far as Betances, he stays injured and Banuelos is a much better pitcher than he is. I would be surprised if Betances ever settles in to the Yankees rotation.

bigpapiMA32 · Dec 15, 2010

If landing Gonzalez a year before he hits FA costs 3 of a decent system's top prospects, getting a player like Hernandez with four years left on his deal would likely take three 4-5 star prospects and an MLB-ready young player. Not gonna happen.

D-Lite · Dec 15, 2010

CAROLINA BOSOX said:
[quote="D-Lite":rb7ja4u8]

jbone17 said:

For the Yanks this would get it done:

Montero
Banuelos
Joba (Because he blows)
Corban Joseph

Click to expand...

I make that deal as well. But do the Mariners make that deal? Remember, this is the team that thought Justin Smoak was a better bet than Montero...

And I agree, I do what I can to hold onto Hughes, but that's probably what it would take.

How many Big League HR's does Montero have? Montero may turn out to be better than Smoak but it is still way too early to make that call yet. As far as Betances, he stays injured and Banuelos is a much better pitcher than he is. I would be surprised if Betances ever settles in to the Yankees rotation.[/quote:rb7ja4u8]
I'm not denying any of this, but Montero has been a much better hitter at a younger age. And when the M's got Smoak he had all of 8 HRs and a .670 OPS. I don't think the above quoted deal gets it done either. And yes I realize you have a sig loaded with Smoak.

bigpapiMA32 said:
...would likely take three 4-5 star prospects and an MLB-ready young player.

My first post with Montero, Banuelos, Hughes, Joseph/Adams, Warren/Noesi/Nova kinda fits exactly that, no?

Bornagaincollector · Dec 15, 2010

He is a Stud,the Mariners should be locking him up rightnow,if they havent already.I remember the grand slam he hit off of Santana a few years back,the look on Santana's face of Priceless.

jdacunha · Dec 15, 2010

I'd give them Montero in a second.

I would not give up Hughes + Montero. I realize King Felix is much better than Hughes, but why give up a 24 year old 18 game winner? How much better can Felix be? Win 20-22?

Hughes + other prospects, possibly.

vwnut13 · Dec 15, 2010

The Mariners would start by asking for...

Cano
Montero
Hughes

Really, they would.

Mr.Whipple · Dec 15, 2010

The Mariners will want Hughes over Montero, If not it will have to be a lot of cash and minor league players galore.

D-Lite · Dec 15, 2010

vwnut13 said:
The Mariners would start by asking for...

Cano
Montero
Hughes

Really, they would.

And that would end the discussion.

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