I hope to make it out to a couple AFL games this season, but I need a heads up on who to look for. Here is who I have so far:

Mesa Solar Sox:

Josh Vitters 3B CHC

Mike Stanton OF FLA

Peoria Javelinas:

Josh Fields P SEA

Dustin Ackley 1B SEA

Dayan Viciedo 3B CWS

Scott Sizemore 2B DET

Peoria Saguaros:

Mike Leake P CIN

Mike Minor P ATL

Jason Castro C HOU

Yonder Alonso 1B CIN

Jason Heyward RF ATL

Phoenix Desert Dogs:

Drew Storen P WAS

Stephen Strasburg P WAS

Jemile Weeks 2B OAK

Scottsdale Scorpions:

All the Giants players

Brandon Allen 1B ARI

Cole Gillespie LF ARI

Steve Susdorf OF PHI (Fresno State)

Domonic Brown OF PHI

-The Brown v. Thomas Neal comparison is intriguing here

Suprise Rafters: 

Tanner Scheppers P TEX

Austin Romine C NYY

Ike Davis 1B NYM

Mike Moustakas 3B KC

So obviously this rumor had a lot of momentum prior to Nelly proclaiming Curry being off limits, but I'd bet on it being more posturing to try to either get more or give less for Amare. It's been rumored that the trade is being held up by some bonus that hits Biedrins on Wednesday.

For those of you following the trade rumor, what is your perception of it from the GS point of view? Here in Phoenix it seems like the fans would be thrilled with a package of Curry, Wright, Biedrins, Belineli, and/or Azuibuke. The feeling is that Amare is going to opt out after next season and doesn't want to be in Phx. It doesn't seem like anyone here would miss his lack of defense and selfishness on offense.

So do you see this trade still happening, and as a Golden State fan, do you want Amare for that haul?

Rollins hasn't been discussed in a while, and coming off a world series win there was no possible way they would've considered trading him this last off season. However, with the glamour of the world series championship wearing off, Philly finds themselves unable to create any separation in a weakened NL East and in serious need of pitching (only the Nationals have a worse team ERA).

Rollins has been off to a horrible start, and is still struggling. His line thus far is .217/.261/.338--far below his career average of .274/.329/.436. Even his stolen bases are down (10). Despite his struggles, I've yet to hear someone say that he's on the permanent decline, and he still has a very affordable contract with only $16M owed in 2010 and 2011.

With all of that, plus a capable Jason Donald in line to replace him, I'm thinking the Phillies might be willing to deal at a reasonable price. Possibly a package of Sancheese, Merkin, Crawford? (Just spitballing... I could be way off on the value of that package).

What do ya say Sabes, kick some tires?