Phil Rogers on Corey Patterson

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His OPS is right at .800 against Rh'ers. His adjusted OPS is at .780.

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If they're talking with Balt., they should end talks about Tejada and go for the player who's one year away from FA and stick him in the OF.

 

That's Mora

 

Wheeeeeen youuuuuuuuuu

Really need to scoooore

And you're trading with Baltimore

that'sa Mora...

[anemic offense]

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In today's Chicago Tribune, Phil Rogers makes some Corey references in his Sunday column:

 

(1) "He could get one last chance--as a right fielder, hitting low in the order with a green light to swing for the fences. It's not a bad option, really. It's definitely better than giving someone like Jacque Jones a two- or three-year contract."(2) "Texas has been in touch with at least five teams (the Cubs, Dodgers, Padres, Orioles and Blue Jays) about their outfield surplus, which grew when Brad Wilkerson was added in the Alfonso Soriano trade to Washington. The Rangers might swap Wilkerson or Kevin Mench for Patterson, hoping that highly respected hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo can get through to him."

 

No Phil, it probably is a VERY BAD option. Although NOBODY wants to see a mediocre outfielder rob this team of years and dollars, this team can't survive with this cancer on the team. It's obvious by now Corey is neither wanting or willing to invest the time and effort it will take for him to realize his potential. Seemingly (how I have no idea), there are still some teams out there dumb enough to think they can coax it out of him. Could they? I suppose its plausible. But I'd like the Bears chances of beating the Colts in Super Bowl 100 times over. And thats not likely to happen.

 

Quite frankly I'm sick and tired of idiotic journalists proposing such silly and preposterous ideas like this. Just because turd A stinks a little less than turd B doesn't mean that's a good option. Why would/should the Cubs settle for that??? IMO this scenario is a last resort and should only be explored if we can't get anybody else. If this happens it means Hendry has failed...demonstrably, and it should go a long way has to initiating his disposal.

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In today's Chicago Tribune, Phil Rogers makes some Corey references in his Sunday column:

 

(1) "He could get one last chance--as a right fielder, hitting low in the order with a green light to swing for the fences. It's not a bad option, really. It's definitely better than giving someone like Jacque Jones a two- or three-year contract."(2) "Texas has been in touch with at least five teams (the Cubs, Dodgers, Padres, Orioles and Blue Jays) about their outfield surplus, which grew when Brad Wilkerson was added in the Alfonso Soriano trade to Washington. The Rangers might swap Wilkerson or Kevin Mench for Patterson, hoping that highly respected hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo can get through to him."

 

No Phil, it probably is a VERY BAD option. Although NOBODY wants to see a mediocre outfielder rob this team of years and dollars, this team can't survive with this cancer on the team. It's obvious by now Corey is neither wanting or willing to invest the time and effort it will take for him to realize his potential. Seemingly (how I have no idea), there are still some teams out there dumb enough to think they can coax it out of him. Could they? I suppose its plausible. But I'd like the Bears chances of beating the Colts in Super Bowl 100 times over. And thats not likely to happen.

 

Quite frankly I'm sick and tired of idiotic journalists proposing such silly and preposterous ideas like this. Just because turd A stinks a little less than turd B doesn't mean that's a good option. Why would/should the Cubs settle for that??? IMO this scenario is a last resort and should only be explored if we can't get anybody else. If this happens it means Hendry has failed...demonstrably, and it should go a long way has to initiating his disposal.

 

You are fantastic

[BigbadB]

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In today's Chicago Tribune, Phil Rogers makes some Corey references in his Sunday column:

 

(1) "He could get one last chance--as a right fielder, hitting low in the order with a green light to swing for the fences. It's not a bad option, really. It's definitely better than giving someone like Jacque Jones a two- or three-year contract."(2) "Texas has been in touch with at least five teams (the Cubs, Dodgers, Padres, Orioles and Blue Jays) about their outfield surplus, which grew when Brad Wilkerson was added in the Alfonso Soriano trade to Washington. The Rangers might swap Wilkerson or Kevin Mench for Patterson, hoping that highly respected hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo can get through to him."

 

No Phil, it probably is a VERY BAD option. Although NOBODY wants to see a mediocre outfielder rob this team of years and dollars, this team can't survive with this cancer on the team. It's obvious by now Corey is neither wanting or willing to invest the time and effort it will take for him to realize his potential. Seemingly (how I have no idea), there are still some teams out there dumb enough to think they can coax it out of him. Could they? I suppose its plausible. But I'd like the Bears chances of beating the Colts in Super Bowl 100 times over. And thats not likely to happen.

 

Quite frankly I'm sick and tired of idiotic journalists proposing such silly and preposterous ideas like this. Just because turd A stinks a little less than turd B doesn't mean that's a good option. Why would/should the Cubs settle for that??? IMO this scenario is a last resort and should only be explored if we can't get anybody else. If this happens it means Hendry has failed...demonstrably, and it should go a long way has to initiating his disposal.

 

I agree with that. At this point, the Cubs need to sign Kevin Millwood since the arms are getting thin. With Millwood locked up, Jerome Williams becomes the necessary trade chip to get someone GOOD in RF.

 

Millwood slots in quite nicely behind Zambrano, Prior and Wood, and just ahead of Maddux. Keep Hill and Guzman.

 

Send Jerome Williams, Novoa/Welly and Corey Patterson to Texas for Brad Wilkerson. Money is probably about the same.

 

If Tampa lowered their demand for Huff, add him as well. I really do believe they would let him go for a song if Travis Lee does get tendered. I can't imagine Tampa being even slightly interested in paying all of Huff's 7.5m contract for next year. Now you have an outfield of Murton, Pierre, Huff, Wilkerson, Hairston and Mabry. Huff can also play 1st and 3rd, Wilkerson and Hairston can play CF if Pierre is hurt or needs a day off.

 

All it should REALLY cost for Huff (bad contract, coming off a bad year, where they have plenty of depth) is a guy like Brandon Sing mixed in with say Will Ohman/Welly/Novoa. If they would rather pay Huff 7.5m, be my guest.

 

There is no way I offer Guzman and Wellemeyer for him, however. Not a chance. Call me a prospect lover if you wish, but Tampa's got unrealistic visions of way too much in return for a guy who is now officially a "bad" contract.

[anemic offense]

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In today's Chicago Tribune, Phil Rogers makes some Corey references in his Sunday column:

 

(1) "He could get one last chance--as a right fielder, hitting low in the order with a green light to swing for the fences. It's not a bad option, really. It's definitely better than giving someone like Jacque Jones a two- or three-year contract."(2) "Texas has been in touch with at least five teams (the Cubs, Dodgers, Padres, Orioles and Blue Jays) about their outfield surplus, which grew when Brad Wilkerson was added in the Alfonso Soriano trade to Washington. The Rangers might swap Wilkerson or Kevin Mench for Patterson, hoping that highly respected hitting coach Rudy Jaramillo can get through to him."

 

No Phil, it probably is a VERY BAD option. Although NOBODY wants to see a mediocre outfielder rob this team of years and dollars, this team can't survive with this cancer on the team. It's obvious by now Corey is neither wanting or willing to invest the time and effort it will take for him to realize his potential. Seemingly (how I have no idea), there are still some teams out there dumb enough to think they can coax it out of him. Could they? I suppose its plausible. But I'd like the Bears chances of beating the Colts in Super Bowl 100 times over. And thats not likely to happen.

 

Quite frankly I'm sick and tired of idiotic journalists proposing such silly and preposterous ideas like this. Just because turd A stinks a little less than turd B doesn't mean that's a good option. Why would/should the Cubs settle for that??? IMO this scenario is a last resort and should only be explored if we can't get anybody else. If this happens it means Hendry has failed...demonstrably, and it should go a long way has to initiating his disposal.

 

I agree with that. At this point, the Cubs need to sign Kevin Millwood since the arms are getting thin. With Millwood locked up, Jerome Williams becomes the necessary trade chip to get someone GOOD in RF.

 

Millwood slots in quite nicely behind Zambrano, Prior and Wood, and just ahead of Maddux. Keep Hill and Guzman.

 

Send Jerome Williams, Novoa/Welly and Corey Patterson to Texas for Brad Wilkerson. Money is probably about the same.

 

If Tampa lowered their demand for Huff, add him as well. I really do believe they would let him go for a song if Travis Lee does get tendered. I can't imagine Tampa being even slightly interested in paying all of Huff's 7.5m contract for next year. Now you have an outfield of Murton, Pierre, Huff, Wilkerson, Hairston and Mabry. Huff can also play 1st and 3rd, Wilkerson and Hairston can play CF if Pierre is hurt or needs a day off.

 

All it should REALLY cost for Huff (bad contract, coming off a bad year, where they have plenty of depth) is a guy like Brandon Sing mixed in with say Will Ohman/Welly/Novoa. If they would rather pay Huff 7.5m, be my guest.

 

There is no way I offer Guzman and Wellemeyer for him, however. Not a chance. Call me a prospect lover if you wish, but Tampa's got unrealistic visions of way too much in return for a guy who is now officially a "bad" contract.

 

Good points although I would NEVER sign Kevin Millwood. He had a great year last year, but his peripherils are screaming for an immediate regression. But the two things that scare me the most are his stint in Philly and the fact he's a Boras client. For a player who absolutely CANNOT be considered anything better than a true #3 starter, we know Boras is going to command the years and dollars of (at least) a #2. And honestly that frightens me. IMO he's just as likely to become a bust as he is to be (mildly successful). Do these odds warrant that kind of investment. No, although some team will be dumb enough to meet Boras' demands.