Ned Colletti says the reports of George Sherrill being shopped are "inaccurate."
This is terrible news, and yet another sign the Dodgers have very little money to spend. The Dodgers are reportedly shopping George Sherrill to land a starting pitcher. The Dodgers sent top prospect Josh Bell to Baltimore for Sherrill last July which means the Dodgers will have to get top value in return. There were whispers of a Edwin Jackson for George Sherrill swap recently, but with no real sources on the deal, the rumors were squashed instantly.
Matthew Pouliot says in his posting about Sherrill.
"A large-market team should be able to pay a top-notch setup man $4 million-$4.5 million. That's what the Royals gave Kyle Farnsworth, and at last check, Kansas City wasn't a large market and Farnsworth wasn't top notch."I could see the Tigers, Rays, Phillies, Rangers, and White Sox as possible suitors. Sherrill remains under team control through the 2011 season, and even though his salary is rising his value remains high.
I think the Rays make the most sense as they need some serious help at the setup and closer role. They have some starting pitching to spare, and the Rays and Dodgers have been friendly trade partners in the past.
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I actual have no problem with this, as he's expensive (4 mil I think) and pitching is THE organizational strength.
The problem, of course, is the trade for him in the first place, and losing Josh Bell in the process.
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