Kerry Wood for Vidro and Ryan Church (Wash. Rumor)

[ThePenguin11]

Who is going to be the first to say it?

 

Um, I'm pretty sure I was the first to say it. And I think I did it in the first sentence of the first post.

 

I thought this was a 'Phil Rodgers" type trade but it sounds like it might have some legs. He didn't mention Wood's no-trade clause, but he does have Emmy's - so he's got credability in the media somewhere.

[Lefty]

To the question of if I'd uproot my pregnant wife, well, I've never had the chance to turn down $13 million dollars, hehe, hard to know what I'd do. Would probably depend on if my wife was interested in relocating from Chicago to the Washington area.

 

And, it's not like the Cubs had a problem going into 2004 with two starter-level 2B's. Let them platoon at 2B, Todd facing righties, Vidro facing lefties, give Vidro a few starts here and there to rest Lee and Ramirez, and whoever isn't playing is your pinch hitter.

 

Vidro is not going to be brought here to platoon. If healthy, he's a solid upgrade.

[USSoccer]

By some posters too.

Kerry Wood and his wife (from Waukegan' date=' IL) are expecting their first child.[/quote']

Having a wife that grew up in Chicago means absolutely nothing. The Woods live in Arizona during the off-season.

 

with less reason to uproot his family to go to Washington DC of all places..

Uproot from what? Even you know there are plenty of doctors, flights to Chicago and nice areas in the VA. and MD. countryside for the Woods to live in from April-Sept.

 

a potential #1-2 starter in the final year of the contract..

$12 million+ for a potential #1-2. HA!!

 

In conclusion, reporters everywhere show stunning laziness when it comes to doing background work on Kerry Wood...

Those in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.

 

I'm done arguing with you about Kerry Wood and his merits, but I will say that it's tough to get a pregnant wife to agree to do anything, let alone relocate where you live half the year :P

 

And FYI, I am aware that the Woods live in AZ

[anemic offense]

It's too bad this trade can never happen becasue it would be an extremely intriguing proposition for both teams. Honestly, if both teams saw the BEST from all the players involved the Cubs would win in this deal. I may be in the minority, but I'd do it in a heartbeat, if it could happen (I'm not a Wood fan myself).

[goonys evil twin]

What would the Cubs do about pitching? It seems to me the only way you purposefully go into a season with Zambrano, Prior, Maddux, Williams and Rusch is if you are almost certain Wood will be back and ready to push Rusch out sooner rather than later. You couldn't go into the season thinking Rusch was a good option to start the whole year. And this would basically leave you with one in house fall back option, Hill. So you'd have to trade or sign another guy.

[CubfaninCA]

If Washington tells Kerry that he could have a 4 year 50M deal do you think he would drop the NTC? I do.

 

Without a doubt. Considering his recent health, I wouldn't be surprised to see him take a 2 year extension and run. Could be a wise business decision.

[jtownie]

What would the Cubs do about pitching? It seems to me the only way you purposefully go into a season with Zambrano, Prior, Maddux, Williams and Rusch is if you are almost certain Wood will be back and ready to push Rusch out sooner rather than later. You couldn't go into the season thinking Rusch was a good option to start the whole year. And this would basically leave you with one in house fall back option, Hill. So you'd have to trade or sign another guy.

 

I think Hendry wants to sign a Weaver or Millwood. The reason I say that is because as of next year Prior and Zambrano are the only known definites unless you consider Rusch part of the mix. If we have trade Williams or Hill or both for a big bat then we are even in worse shape pitching-wise unless we can count on Guzman/Marshall/Ryu to fill a spot. That might also be why we haven't seen a trade for a big-time bat yet, because Hendry may not be willing to deal Williams or Hill with impending lack of pitching depth. Of course Wood could always become healthy again and be re-signed.

 

Those are just my random, incoherent thoughts.

[CuseCubFan69]

What would the Cubs do about pitching? It seems to me the only way you purposefully go into a season with Zambrano, Prior, Maddux, Williams and Rusch is if you are almost certain Wood will be back and ready to push Rusch out sooner rather than later. You couldn't go into the season thinking Rusch was a good option to start the whole year. And this would basically leave you with one in house fall back option, Hill. So you'd have to trade or sign another guy.

 

I think Hendry wants to sign a Weaver or Millwood. The reason I say that is because as of next year Prior and Zambrano are the only known definites unless you consider Rusch part of the mix. If we have trade Williams or Hill or both for a big bat then we are even in worse shape pitching-wise unless we can count on Guzman/Marshall/Ryu to fill a spot. That might also be why we haven't seen a trade for a big-time bat yet, because Hendry may not be willing to deal Williams or Hill with impending lack of pitching depth. Of course Wood could always become healthy again and be re-signed.

 

Those are just my random, incoherent thoughts.

 

Were either Weaver or Millwood offered arbitration?

[USSoccer]

It's too bad this trade can never happen becasue it would be an extremely intriguing proposition for both teams. Honestly, if both teams saw the BEST from all the players involved the Cubs would win in this deal. I may be in the minority, but I'd do it in a heartbeat, if it could happen (I'm not a Wood fan myself).

 

I think I would too, but only if we knew we could sign Weaver or Millwood.

[jtownie]

What would the Cubs do about pitching? It seems to me the only way you purposefully go into a season with Zambrano, Prior, Maddux, Williams and Rusch is if you are almost certain Wood will be back and ready to push Rusch out sooner rather than later. You couldn't go into the season thinking Rusch was a good option to start the whole year. And this would basically leave you with one in house fall back option, Hill. So you'd have to trade or sign another guy.

 

I think Hendry wants to sign a Weaver or Millwood. The reason I say that is because as of next year Prior and Zambrano are the only known definites unless you consider Rusch part of the mix. If we have trade Williams or Hill or both for a big bat then we are even in worse shape pitching-wise unless we can count on Guzman/Marshall/Ryu to fill a spot. That might also be why we haven't seen a trade for a big-time bat yet, because Hendry may not be willing to deal Williams or Hill with impending lack of pitching depth. Of course Wood could always become healthy again and be re-signed.

 

Those are just my random, incoherent thoughts.

 

Were either Weaver or Millwood offered arbitration?

 

I believe both were and Weaver declined his. Hendry may be after a pitcher in a trade as well....perhaps using Walker as bait.

[Bruce Miles]

If Washington tells Kerry that he could have a 4 year 50M deal do you think he would drop the NTC? I do.

 

Without a doubt. Considering his recent health, I wouldn't be surprised to see him take a 2 year extension and run. Could be a wise business decision.

 

Washington is a team without an owner and as such is in no position to be offering contract extensions like this. This "deal" is not in the realm of possibility.

[series65cubsfan]

Thank you Bruce. I'm still on the Kerry Wood bandWGN. I think he'll come back to what we all thought he would become.

[UBlink]

 

Not that it will happen, but it's silly to think there is no scenario where Wood would waive his NTC. Hell, couple months of being a reliever and watching his 2007 contract hopes dimmer (nobody would throw a big contract at an injury plagued guy who hasn't started in over a year) and I bet Wood would take a trade.

 

Would you uproot your pregnant wife and move her 900 miles away from home when you're already a very rich man?

 

I seem to remember quitting my job, uprooting my pregnant wife and 3 year old son to move 1,000 miles away just to go to graduate school - and we're still married! The point is that we were thinking long-term, and if Kerry was offered a contract extension to waive his NTC, it might be worth careful consideration.

[mg420]

If Washington tells Kerry that he could have a 4 year 50M deal do you think he would drop the NTC? I do.

 

Without a doubt. Considering his recent health, I wouldn't be surprised to see him take a 2 year extension and run. Could be a wise business decision.

 

Washington is a team without an owner and as such is in no position to be offering contract extensions like this. This "deal" is not in the realm of possibility.

 

Bruce,

 

since the wood deal is virtually impossible, what about williams instead as someone else suggested? perhaps williams, wuretz & walker would be enough to get vidro & church from the nats?

[CubfaninCA]

If Washington tells Kerry that he could have a 4 year 50M deal do you think he would drop the NTC? I do.

 

Without a doubt. Considering his recent health, I wouldn't be surprised to see him take a 2 year extension and run. Could be a wise business decision.

 

Washington is a team without an owner and as such is in no position to be offering contract extensions like this. This "deal" is not in the realm of possibility.

 

Is there any chance Kerry will get dealt to another team this offseason?

[Magnetic Curses]

If Washington tells Kerry that he could have a 4 year 50M deal do you think he would drop the NTC? I do.

 

Without a doubt. Considering his recent health, I wouldn't be surprised to see him take a 2 year extension and run. Could be a wise business decision.

 

Washington is a team without an owner and as such is in no position to be offering contract extensions like this. This "deal" is not in the realm of possibility.

 

Is there any chance Kerry will get dealt to another team this offseason?

 

do you really honestly care if there's any return on him or are you just so eager to get rid of him that you'd take a much lesser player, a player likely to get no important innings, pay all of wood's salary just to be rid of him?

 

i honestly don't understand the hate for wood at all.

[RynoRules]

If Washington tells Kerry that he could have a 4 year 50M deal do you think he would drop the NTC? I do.

 

I sure as h*ll would.

[CuseCubFan69]

If Washington tells Kerry that he could have a 4 year 50M deal do you think he would drop the NTC? I do.

 

Without a doubt. Considering his recent health, I wouldn't be surprised to see him take a 2 year extension and run. Could be a wise business decision.

 

Washington is a team without an owner and as such is in no position to be offering contract extensions like this. This "deal" is not in the realm of possibility.

 

My original point is that Wood may drop his NTC for an extension. You're probably right about Washington but IMO there must be some team(s) that would do this,maybe not for the years or cash though.

[CuseCubFan69]

If Washington tells Kerry that he could have a 4 year 50M deal do you think he would drop the NTC? I do.

 

Without a doubt. Considering his recent health, I wouldn't be surprised to see him take a 2 year extension and run. Could be a wise business decision.

 

Washington is a team without an owner and as such is in no position to be offering contract extensions like this. This "deal" is not in the realm of possibility.

 

Is there any chance Kerry will get dealt to another team this offseason?

 

do you really honestly care if there's any return on him or are you just so eager to get rid of him that you'd take a much lesser player, a player likely to get no important innings, pay all of wood's salary just to be rid of him?

 

i honestly don't understand the hate for wood at all.

 

I don't think it's because of hate...at least not for me, it's just that I think the Cubs would have been better off trading him before his 3 year deal and missed the boat as far as I'm concerned. Hopefully Wood can come back and pitch well enough to be an effctive starter again.

[CubfaninCA]

If Washington tells Kerry that he could have a 4 year 50M deal do you think he would drop the NTC? I do.

 

Without a doubt. Considering his recent health, I wouldn't be surprised to see him take a 2 year extension and run. Could be a wise business decision.

 

Washington is a team without an owner and as such is in no position to be offering contract extensions like this. This "deal" is not in the realm of possibility.

 

Is there any chance Kerry will get dealt to another team this offseason?

 

do you really honestly care if there's any return on him or are you just so eager to get rid of him that you'd take a much lesser player, a player likely to get no important innings, pay all of wood's salary just to be rid of him?

 

i honestly don't understand the hate for wood at all.

 

If he's dealt, they better get a good return. Would be nice to have more money freed up tho.

[Magnetic Curses]

If Washington tells Kerry that he could have a 4 year 50M deal do you think he would drop the NTC? I do.

 

Without a doubt. Considering his recent health, I wouldn't be surprised to see him take a 2 year extension and run. Could be a wise business decision.

 

Washington is a team without an owner and as such is in no position to be offering contract extensions like this. This "deal" is not in the realm of possibility.

 

Is there any chance Kerry will get dealt to another team this offseason?

 

do you really honestly care if there's any return on him or are you just so eager to get rid of him that you'd take a much lesser player, a player likely to get no important innings, pay all of wood's salary just to be rid of him?

 

i honestly don't understand the hate for wood at all.

 

If he's dealt, they better get a good return. Would be nice to have more money freed up tho.

 

fair enough.

[Bruce Miles]

If Washington tells Kerry that he could have a 4 year 50M deal do you think he would drop the NTC? I do.

 

Without a doubt. Considering his recent health, I wouldn't be surprised to see him take a 2 year extension and run. Could be a wise business decision.

 

Washington is a team without an owner and as such is in no position to be offering contract extensions like this. This "deal" is not in the realm of possibility.

 

Is there any chance Kerry will get dealt to another team this offseason?

 

No. "No-trade clause" means just that, especially in Wood's case. Not to mention that he's coming off surgery.

[badger1679666666]

If Washington tells Kerry that he could have a 4 year 50M deal do you think he would drop the NTC? I do.

 

Without a doubt. Considering his recent health, I wouldn't be surprised to see him take a 2 year extension and run. Could be a wise business decision.

 

Washington is a team without an owner and as such is in no position to be offering contract extensions like this. This "deal" is not in the realm of possibility.

 

Is there any chance Kerry will get dealt to another team this offseason?

 

do you really honestly care if there's any return on him or are you just so eager to get rid of him that you'd take a much lesser player, a player likely to get no important innings, pay all of wood's salary just to be rid of him?

 

i honestly don't understand the hate for wood at all.

 

I don't think it's because of hate...at least not for me, it's just that I think the Cubs would have been better off trading him before his 3 year deal and missed the boat as far as I'm concerned. Hopefully Wood can come back and pitch well enough to be an effctive starter again.

 

This makes zero sense to me? Coming off 3 virtually injury-free years, with stellar #1 starter stats, and a great run into the NLCS, with a team poised to return, you trade your #1 or #1a pitcher (at the time)? Sure NOW it seems like the obvious thing to do, but if Hendry would have traded Wood after 2003, he would have been hung. Literally. Some insane cubs fan would have killed him for making that move.

[sweetpeteman]

Washington is not going to have a team within a year with the way things are going right now. I doubt Wood would want to uproot his family once, much less face having to do that twice.

 

 

Oh, and frankly, I want the team to leave. These idiots don't deserve one.

[Mad Ducks]

Washington is not going to have a team within a year with the way things are going right now. I doubt Wood would want to uproot his family once, much less face having to do that twice.

 

 

Oh, and frankly, I want the team to leave. These idiots don't deserve one.

 

They will have a team and a stadium deal soon....MLB has not dealt with the owner situation as they said they would so DC is using the stadium deal as leverage....I would be shocked if the team leaves.