Ohman and Pierre signed

[rsmoler]

According to cubs.com, Ohman and Pierre have signed 1 year deals. Zambrano is next. Terms were not disclosed yet. Stay tuned.

[JWCUB]

According to cubs.com, Ohman and Pierre have signed 1 year deals. Zambrano is next. Terms were not disclosed yet. Stay tuned.

 

I thought they were going to try and lock-up Pierre long term.

[Bruce Miles]

According to cubs.com, Ohman and Pierre have signed 1 year deals. Zambrano is next. Terms were not disclosed yet. Stay tuned.

 

I thought they were going to try and lock-up Pierre long term.

 

This doesn't mean they can't. They've done this lots of times _ avoid arbitration and then sign a guy to a multiyear deal in spring training.

[USSoccer]

According to cubs.com, Ohman and Pierre have signed 1 year deals. Zambrano is next. Terms were not disclosed yet. Stay tuned.

 

I thought they were going to try and lock-up Pierre long term.

 

This doesn't mean they can't. They've done this lots of times _ avoid arbitration and then sign a guy to a multiyear deal in spring training.

 

they did it last season with Aramis, and nearly gave me a heart attack when they waited til opening day to sign him long term to that goofy contract. BTW, Bruce, has there been any indication of Aramis wanting to exercise that opt out clause?

[JWCUB]

Well, lets get Big Z signed and lets start the season. :D

[CubinNY]

According to cubs.com, Ohman and Pierre have signed 1 year deals. Zambrano is next. Terms were not disclosed yet. Stay tuned.

 

I thought they were going to try and lock-up Pierre long term.

 

This doesn't mean they can't. They've done this lots of times _ avoid arbitration and then sign a guy to a multiyear deal in spring training.

 

Let's hope this is not that case this time.

 

I want to see what he does b/f the Cubs offer him a muliti year deal.

[Bruce Miles]

According to cubs.com, Ohman and Pierre have signed 1 year deals. Zambrano is next. Terms were not disclosed yet. Stay tuned.

 

I thought they were going to try and lock-up Pierre long term.

 

This doesn't mean they can't. They've done this lots of times _ avoid arbitration and then sign a guy to a multiyear deal in spring training.

 

they did it last season with Aramis, and nearly gave me a heart attack when they waited til opening day to sign him long term to that goofy contract. BTW, Bruce, has there been any indication of Aramis wanting to exercise that opt out clause?

 

Ramirez repeatedly has said he wants to stay with the Cubs. There's been no talk of him opting out, but if he hits 40 HR and drives in a ton of runs with an OBP of .356, all bets might be off.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Bruce, any word on the terms of the Ohman and Pierre deals?

[don_kessinger_was_good]

Maybe Bruce can explain why the Cubs want a **FIFTH** Judy-hitting second baseman like Graffanino. You just can't have enough lousy 2B I guess if it's your goal to be a pennant winner! :roll:

[JeffH]

The Cubs now have twenty (20) players with signed major league contracts for the 2006 season.

 

• Juan Pierre
  Jacque Jones
  Aramis Ramirez
  Todd Walker
  Derrek Lee
  Michael Barrett
  John Mabry
  Neifi Perez
  Jerry Hairston
  Henry Blanco
  Greg Maddux
  Mark Prior
  Glendon Rusch
  Will Ohman
  Scott Eyre
  Scott Williamson
  Bobby Howry
  Ryan Dempster
  Kerry Wood
  Wade Miller

[JeffH]

Juan Pierre - OF - Cubs

 

Cubs agreed to terms with outfielder Juan Pierre on a one-year, $5.75 million contract.

 

That's midpoint between the $6.5 million Pierre filed at and the $5 million the team offered. A long-term deal is still a possibility for Pierre, who is eligible for free agency at season's end. Feb. 2 - 3:18 pm et

 

Will Ohman - R - Cubs

 

Cubs agreed to terms with LHP Will Ohman on a one-year, $610,000 contract.

 

Ohman asked for $775,000 and was offered $500,000 in his first year of arbitration eligibility. He'll be the No. 2 lefty in the Cubs' pen after finishing with a 2.91 ERA in 69 appearances last season. Feb. 2 - 3:16 pm et

[Transmogrified Tiger]

That leaves space for Z, Wuertz, Murton, Cedeno, and Novoa, plus Miller and possibly Wood starting on the DL.

[Bruce Miles]

Maybe Bruce can explain why the Cubs want a **FIFTH** Judy-hitting second baseman like Graffanino. You just can't have enough lousy 2B I guess if it's your goal to be a pennant winner! :roll:

 

I don't know if the Cubs necessarily "want" Graffanino. They like him and would probably take him for not a whole lot. I'm sure they'd see him more as a 3B backup and utility guy. The Walker situation still isn't settled either.

[Bruce Miles]

Bruce, any word on the terms of the Ohman and Pierre deals?

 

Terms already posted on this board are correct.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Bruce, any word on the terms of the Ohman and Pierre deals?

 

Terms already posted on this board are correct.

 

Thanks.

 

Is it looking more likely that Walker remains with the team or do you see him dumped in spring training?

 

Also, do you anticipate an extension happening with Pierre in ST or will that be after the season?

 

Finally, are the Cubs attempting to sign Zambrano for only one year or to a multi-year deal?

[JWCUB]

Maybe Bruce can explain why the Cubs want a **FIFTH** Judy-hitting second baseman like Graffanino. You just can't have enough lousy 2B I guess if it's your goal to be a pennant winner! :roll:

 

I don't know if the Cubs necessarily "want" Graffanino. They like him and would probably take him for not a whole lot. I'm sure they'd see him more as a 3B backup and utility guy. The Walker situation still isn't settled either.

 

He could be used as a nice trading chip come July.

[Bruce Miles]

Bruce, any word on the terms of the Ohman and Pierre deals?

 

Terms already posted on this board are correct.

 

Thanks.

 

Is it looking more likely that Walker remains with the team or do you see him dumped in spring training?

 

Also, do you anticipate an extension happening with Pierre in ST or will that be after the season?

 

Finally, are the Cubs attempting to sign Zambrano for only one year or to a multi-year deal?

 

The way it's going, Walker probably goes to spring training with the Cubs. Who knows? It might be the best trade they never made.

 

The Cubs likely will talk with Pierre and Lee in spring training about extensions.

 

For now, the Cubs will sign Zambrano to a one-year deal. He's not a free agent after this season, so there's no big hurry. He's got a new agent, and I'm sure they'd like to see how things play out. If he has another good year, I see the Cubs talking about a long term with him next winter.

[Lefty]

According to cubs.com, Ohman and Pierre have signed 1 year deals. Zambrano is next. Terms were not disclosed yet. Stay tuned.

 

I thought they were going to try and lock-up Pierre long term.

 

This doesn't mean they can't. They've done this lots of times _ avoid arbitration and then sign a guy to a multiyear deal in spring training.

 

they did it last season with Aramis, and nearly gave me a heart attack when they waited til opening day to sign him long term to that goofy contract. BTW, Bruce, has there been any indication of Aramis wanting to exercise that opt out clause?

 

Ramirez repeatedly has said he wants to stay with the Cubs. There's been no talk of him opting out, but if he hits 40 HR and drives in a ton of runs with an OBP of .356, all bets might be off.

 

I'm sorry Mr. Miles. I understand that you write for an established newspaper. How do you know what OBP is?

[Bruce Miles]

According to cubs.com, Ohman and Pierre have signed 1 year deals. Zambrano is next. Terms were not disclosed yet. Stay tuned.

 

I thought they were going to try and lock-up Pierre long term.

 

This doesn't mean they can't. They've done this lots of times _ avoid arbitration and then sign a guy to a multiyear deal in spring training.

 

they did it last season with Aramis, and nearly gave me a heart attack when they waited til opening day to sign him long term to that goofy contract. BTW, Bruce, has there been any indication of Aramis wanting to exercise that opt out clause?

 

Ramirez repeatedly has said he wants to stay with the Cubs. There's been no talk of him opting out, but if he hits 40 HR and drives in a ton of runs with an OBP of .356, all bets might be off.

 

I'm sorry Mr. Miles. I understand that you write for an established newspaper. How do you know what OBP is?

 

Nicely played. Stick with the Daily Herald, the only paper in town that routinely gives OBP figures in stories and dares to dip in to the dangerous waters of sabermetrics.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Bruce, any word on the terms of the Ohman and Pierre deals?

 

Terms already posted on this board are correct.

 

Thanks.

 

Is it looking more likely that Walker remains with the team or do you see him dumped in spring training?

 

Also, do you anticipate an extension happening with Pierre in ST or will that be after the season?

 

Finally, are the Cubs attempting to sign Zambrano for only one year or to a multi-year deal?

 

The way it's going, Walker probably goes to spring training with the Cubs. Who knows? It might be the best trade they never made.

 

The Cubs likely will talk with Pierre and Lee in spring training about extensions.

 

For now, the Cubs will sign Zambrano to a one-year deal. He's not a free agent after this season, so there's no big hurry. He's got a new agent, and I'm sure they'd like to see how things play out. If he has another good year, I see the Cubs talking about a long term with him next winter.

 

Thanks. I'm really hoping nothing works out as a trade on the Walker front. I have a feeling that if he's on the team, Dusty will start him...at least against right handers.

[CuseCubFan69]

According to cubs.com, Ohman and Pierre have signed 1 year deals. Zambrano is next. Terms were not disclosed yet. Stay tuned.

 

I thought they were going to try and lock-up Pierre long term.

 

This doesn't mean they can't. They've done this lots of times _ avoid arbitration and then sign a guy to a multiyear deal in spring training.

 

they did it last season with Aramis, and nearly gave me a heart attack when they waited til opening day to sign him long term to that goofy contract. BTW, Bruce, has there been any indication of Aramis wanting to exercise that opt out clause?

 

Ramirez repeatedly has said he wants to stay with the Cubs. There's been no talk of him opting out, but if he hits 40 HR and drives in a ton of runs with an OBP of .356, all bets might be off.

 

I'm sorry Mr. Miles. I understand that you write for an established newspaper. How do you know what OBP is?

 

Nicely played. Stick with the Daily Herald, the only paper in town that routinely gives OBP figures in stories and dares to dip in to the dangerous waters of sabermetrics.

 

Maybe they think it has more to do with Star Wars then baseball.

[Coach C]

Well, not a bad deal I suppose.

[CUBZ99]

Bruce - what do you think the chances are that the Cubs will sign Pierre to a long term deal during Spring Training? Is Pierre looking for a deal or looking forward to hitting the Free Agent market at the end of the year.

[Bruce Miles]

Bruce - what do you think the chances are that the Cubs will sign Pierre to a long term deal during Spring Training? Is Pierre looking for a deal or looking forward to hitting the Free Agent market at the end of the year.

 

The Cubs certainly will attempt to sign Pierre during spring training. It takes two to make a deal, but Hendry will make an offer.

[Diffusion]

Ramirez repeatedly has said he wants to stay with the Cubs. There's been no talk of him opting out, but if he hits 40 HR and drives in a ton of runs with an OBP of .356, all bets might be off.

 

Phew, that's lucky, bets are still on because I think Ramirez is going to post a .378 OBP this year! :P