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Wednesday, October 27, 2004
Guillen back to Pittsburgh?
Since it became clear that the Angels were intent on dumping Jose Guillen, I have considered Pittsburgh as the most likely destination. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette columnist Paul Meyer brings up the possibility today:
Would you see any interest on the Pirates' part in trying to obtain (via a trade) either Milton Bradley or Jose Guillen? Obviously, each has temperament/attitude issues, but are both promising younger players. The Dodgers and Angels may be trying to dump them in the off-season due to their recent outbursts. Will the Pirates pursue either? I feel that Lloyd McClendon (as a hands-on manager) would mesh well with both of their personalities. Not to mention they would be excellent additions to our young core. I feel that we may be able to get Guillen for a Craig Wilson (DH) type of player and Bradley for one of our younger pitchers?
It does seem to work- the deal makes sense for all involved. Guillen has, in the past, made it clear that he would like to return to the Pirates (last off-season he contacted Dave Littlefield and offered to accept less than he would later receive from the Halos), and Pittsburgh does have the talent to offer in return. If a Jose Guillen/Craig Wilson offer were to come about, the Angels should jump on it.
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