D-backs Hot Stove: Winter Meetings in Nashville
Originally published: Dec 6, 2012 - 8:43 am
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The Arizona Diamondbacks have been rumored by some to be one of the most aggressive teams at the meetings, with right fielder Justin Upton being one of the most-talked about commodities discussed.
Here, we'll try to keep you abreast of all the Diamondbacks-related rumblings happening in Music City.
Saturday, December 8
Source: #Rangers, after losing Greinke, still want to trade for #Diamondbacks' Upton,
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 9, 2012
Thursday, December 6
Official involved in Upton talks: "Not dead. Never has been. But doesn't have more legs than two weeks ago." #Diamondbacks #Rangers #Rays
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 6, 2012
Towers jokes that #dbacks trade situation is "marinating". Not "sautéing" because that is "hotter". Where #dbacks are at is still "cold"
— Scott Miller (@ScottMCBS) December 6, 2012
Upton's trade value higher than ever Towers says b/c of way OF $$ has inflated in Nashville.
— Scott Miller (@ScottMCBS) December 6, 2012
#Dbacks GM Kevin Towers says he was meeting with teams til 6:30 am today but is not close on any deals. #indians #royals #rays #rangers.
— Scott Miller (@ScottMCBS) December 6, 2012
• Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports writes that a deal for Justin Upton could fuel the next round of moves around baseball.
One possible outcome in a #Rangers-#Diamondbacks-#Rays three-way trade: Upton to TEX; a TB starter to AZ; Olt, other prospects to TB.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 6, 2012
Source: Two Upton blockbuster in play. One is three teams: #Diamondbacks, #Rangers, #Rays. Other is four teams, including #Mariners.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 6, 2012
• Sports Illustrated's Tom Verducci thinks the time is right for the Diamondbacks and Justin Upton to part ways...and he brings up a startling comparison when talking about Upton's road statistics during his career.
• Ken Rosenthal and Jon Paul Morosi of Fox Sports chronicle the Rangers' hot pursuit of Upton.
• David Schoenfield of ESPN.com writes about his discussion with Eric Karabell on whether or not D-backs' RF Justin Upton is a top-ten building block in baseball.
Wednesday, December 5
Rosenthal: Mariners in mix for four-team Justin Upton trade dlvr.it/2bHg0Z #mlb #hbt
— Hardball Talk (@HardballTalk) December 6, 2012
3-way and 4-way at standstill for moment. Dbacks need more than asdrubal for upton. Not sure what holdup is tho.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) December 5, 2012
Many combinations discussed by 3/4 teams but word is 1 had upton going to tex, asdrubal to AZ and martin perez plus to cle
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) December 5, 2012
#rangers said working hard now on justin upton.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) December 5, 2012
• Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com writes about a potential trade that would send young right-hander Trevor Bauer to Cleveland for shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera.
• Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports wrote a piece about the possibility of a three-team trade between the Diamondbacks, Indians and Rays that would include Upton and Cleveland shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera coming to Arizona.
Tuesday, December 4
• ESPN's Tim Kurkjian and Jim Bowden talk about the rumors between the D-backs and Rangers involving Upton and Texas shortstop Elvis Andrus. (Insider subscription required)
Source: #Dbacks have made offer to veteran catcher Rod Barajas for backup job. mlb.mlblogs.com/2012/12/05/d-b…
— Jesse Sanchez (@JesseSanchezMLB) December 5, 2012
Dbacks and a's among teams looking at ss nakajima
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) December 5, 2012
Source: Chances of #Diamondbacks trading Kubel better than chances of them trading Upton.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 5, 2012
The Arizona Diamondbacks have constructed a four-team deal that's currently dormant. Would net them Asdrubal Cabrera, if it's revitalized.
— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) December 4, 2012
Kevin Towers says he expects to have backup catcher signed by the time he leaves Nashville. Multiple offers out right now to free agents.
— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) December 4, 2012
One name to keep an eye on as #Dbacks look for backup catcher is Rod Barajas.
— Steve Gilbert (@SteveGilbertMLB) December 4, 2012
Bauer not only young #Diamondbacks pitcher drawing interest. Teams also asking about Skaggs. Believed to be #Indians target for A. Cabrera.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 4, 2012
#dbacks are talking to a few on upton. would like profar/andrus, andrelton or asdrubal. wont do m's nick franklin. 2 young
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) December 4, 2012
Gibson on that Upton/Lee rumor: "I can tell you that's not going to happen."
— Nick Piecoro (@nickpiecoro) December 4, 2012
Phillies and Diamondbacks are discussing Justin Upton for Cliff Lee. Money coming to AZ would also be involved.
— Pedro Gomez (@pedrogomezESPN) December 4, 2012
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According to CBSSports.com senior writers Scott Miller and Danny Knobler, Kubel the D-Backs are looking to deal Kubel and some even expect a trade to be completed Tuesday.
• The Diamondbacks have signed veteran infielder Eric Hinske to a one-year deal.
Rangers considering signing Hamilton then trading Andrus for Upton and playing Profar at SS despite present position of not trading Andrus
— JIM BOWDEN (@JimBowdenESPNxm) December 4, 2012
#Braves have been portrayed as a big pursuer of Justin Upton. But sources say Braves & Dbacks have concluded there's "not going to be a fit"
— Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) December 4, 2012
The #Dbacks have been very aggresssive at winter meetings shopping RF Justin Upton, but no team has stepped up to give them frontline SS
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) December 4, 2012
• CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reported that the Diamondbacks met with the Seattle Mariners about Upton's availability. In a tweet, Heyman wondered if a package of prospects including right-hander Taijuan Walker and shortstop Nick Franklin would be enough. Both are considered top five prospects in the Seattle organization by Baseball America.
• Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com takes a look at how the Justin Upton trade rumors have become a sort of tradition at the Winter Meetings...
• Doug Mittler of ESPN reports that the Diamondbacks still have plenty of interest (as do other teams) in Oakland free agent right-hander Brandon McCarthy. (Insider subscription required)
Monday, December 3
Mariners/dbacks met tonite. upton on menu. Could ss nick franklin and rhp taijuan walker entuce?
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) December 4, 2012
Sources: Diamondbacks met with Mets on Dickey, talks didn't get far. Mets price said to be very high.
— Andy Martino (@MartinoNYDN) December 4, 2012
The Diamondbacks are said to be one of the most aggressive teams here so far... Execs with other teams have thought they will trade J.Upton.
— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) December 3, 2012
The #Dbacks still would like to move Justin Upton for a shortstop, but talks with #Rangers at standstill,refusing to trade Profar or Andrus.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) December 3, 2012
#Rangers have continued interest in #Diamondbacks' JUpton, also looking at #Rays' Shields and starters. Column: msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/texa…
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 3, 2012
On December 1, Jayson Stark of ESPN wrote in his winter meetings preview that Upton would be the "human trade rumor" in Nashville.
For the third straight winter meetings, the Diamondbacks will spend the week listening on their intriguing 25-year-old right fielder. And although, as one AL exec put it, they might not be "aggressively shopping him, they've definitely done a good job of letting teams know they will listen."
- Derrick Hall, D-backs President & CEO - Thursday May 23Hall talks to Doug & Wolf about injured players and the upcoming series
- Tim Kurkjian, ESPN MLB Insider - Thursday May 23Timmy gives us insider insight into this week's top MLB headlines.
- Kevin Towers, D-backs' General Manager - Wednesday May 22Are the D-backs ready for the upcoming MLB June draft? What's the latest on Adam Eaton?
- Kirk Gibson, D-backs' Manager - Tuesday May 21Gibby on Pat Corbin, Adam Eaton's return, & Paul Goldschmidt's success.
- Eric Chavez - Friday May 17D-Backs 3rd baseman Eric Chavez joined Burns & Gambo to discuss his recent hot streak.






































