2007 GM Meetings
Written by Baqqs on 8:34 PMTomorrow Ed Wade will jump into the GM Meetings with
something to prove. Ed has stated several times that he
is willing to look at any and all ways to improve in any
position on the field. For those of us who have been
paying attention, Ed has made it known that atop his list
of priorities is CF. This off-season is rare in the fact that
there are many good free agent CF's. Although Ed can't sign
anyone, or even discuss money with players until Nov 13, he can
and hopefully will be diving head first into the trade market.
With Ed's interest in both Torii Hunter and 2B Luis Castillo,
two major players may be left homeless and thus perfect candidates
for a trade. Luke Scott and Chris Burke will most likely be the best
chips the Astros have to offer, and may prove to be better than expected.
There are several teams who seem to be in need of a power bat, with the Twins atop that list. Burke may not have nearly the same following but could be packaged with either Scott or a pitcher like Wandy.These next few days should give all us Astro fans a much better idea of where this team will be heading into next season.
Important Dates:
Nov 5-8 GM Meetings (Orlando)
Nov 13 Free agents may negotiate and sign with a new club.
Nov 14-15 Owners Meetings (Naples)
Nov 20 Day to file reserve lists for all Minor League levels and Major Leagues
Dec 1 Last day for teams to offer salary arbitration to ranked free agents
Dec 3-6 Winter Meetings (Nashville)
Dec 6 Rule 5 Draft
Dec 7 Player deadline to accept arbitration
Dec 12 Last day to tender contracts to unsigned players
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