Official Kerry Wood Trade Rumor Thread

[RynoRules]

I know, I know: NTC.

 

But Mike and Mike started yapping about this morning in light of yesterday's solid performance and several teams need a starter, so the rumors are in play. Lets collect them here.

 

Mike and Mike of course mentioned the Yanks.

[Jehrico]

I know, I know: NTC.

 

But Mike and Mike started yapping about this morning in light of yesterday's solid performance and several teams need a starter, so the rumors are in play. Lets collect them here.

 

Mike and Mike of course mentioned the Yanks.

:zap:

[RynoRules]

Not sure what you are trying to say, but thanks for the contribution.

[rocket]

Wood + Prior for ARod + Cash?

[Guest]

Wood + Prior for ARod + Cash?

Leaves us a bit thin in the pitching department, no? Also, which one of Aramis, Cedeno, or Walker would you bench/trade to make room for Rodriguez in the lineup?

 

Counter proposal: Wood + Aramis/Walker for Arod + cash. (Mostly to reduce Arod's cost toward the end of his deal.)

Edited May 30, 2006 by Anonymous

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Wood + Prior for ARod + Cash?

Leaves us a bit thin in the pitching department, no? Also, which one of Aramis, Cedeno, or Walker would you bench/trade to make room for Rodriguez in the lineup?

 

Counter proposal: Wood + Aramis for Arod + cash. (Mostly to reduce Arod's cost toward the end of his deal.)

 

I'd try Wood + Cedeno + Harvey for Arod + cash, but your deal would be my plan B.

[CubbieRich]

Wood + Prior for ARod + Cash?

Leaves us a bit thin in the pitching department, no? Also, which one of Aramis, Cedeno, or Walker would you bench/trade to make room for Rodriguez in the lineup?

 

Counter proposal: Wood + Aramis for Arod + cash. (Mostly to reduce Arod's cost toward the end of his deal.)

 

I'd try Wood + Cedeno + Harvey for Arod + cash, but your deal would be my plan B.

 

Get him healthy and then make a deal. A couple thoughts, I would make deals for only the stud OF and catching prospects only. This ARod trade would be the exception. The Yanks are desperate for younger pitching and depending if Clemens signs with the Red Sox, they would be forced to make a move.

 

Wood, Rameriz, Jones and Rich Hill for ARod and OF/C prospect.

 

Or Wood to D-Backs for 2 of their top OF prospects and Stephen Drew. The Cubs would pick up the majority of Wood's money this year. Stick Drew at SS and move Cedeno to 2nd.

[RynoRules]

Wood + Prior for ARod + Cash?

Leaves us a bit thin in the pitching department, no? Also, which one of Aramis, Cedeno, or Walker would you bench/trade to make room for Rodriguez in the lineup?

 

Counter proposal: Wood + Aramis/Walker for Arod + cash. (Mostly to reduce Arod's cost toward the end of his deal.)

 

 

ARam could be huge in NY, what with the enormous Hispanic population there.

[Banedon]

Is there any reason that NY would want to trade A-rod? Or we just shooting for the moon here?

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Is there any reason that NY would want to trade A-rod? Or we just shooting for the moon here?

 

Go big or go home. (Or some other stupid sports cliche)

[RynoRules]

Is there any reason that NY would want to trade A-rod? Or we just shooting for the moon here?

 

I think this is conjecture based on the fact that he has recently been the whipping boy of King George and the NY media and fans.

[don_kessinger_was_good]

I would gladly, happily, jump up and down trade Wood and Ramirez for A-Rod. Shoot, we'd SAVE money on that deal, we'd probably have to send George some $$, hah!

 

And if I got A-Rod, I'd put him back at SS where he has max value, it's a lot easier finding a 3B instead.

 

Prior's value is as low as it will ever be right now, so I keep him out of the two, even though I like Wood better (at least Kerry pitches when hurt). OTOH, I don't see any way Wood returns to the Cubs next year, so if you can get value for him now, shoot yes, I trade him.

 

A-Rod is pie in the sky though, unfortunately.

[rocket]

Wood + Prior for ARod + Cash?

Leaves us a bit thin in the pitching department, no? Also, which one of Aramis, Cedeno, or Walker would you bench/trade to make room for Rodriguez in the lineup?

 

Counter proposal: Wood + Aramis/Walker for Arod + cash.

 

I'm assuming that this season is over and Wood is walking next year. So that kinda (in my mind) makes it more just Prior for ARod and cash. Leaves us thin in the pitching department, yes. But you're gonna have to give up someone huge to get ARod. I love Prior and I hate to see him go, but he is now officially an injury risk and I'm more open to deal him, especially for one of the top 3 hitters in baseball.

 

And I have no problem benching/trading Cedeno if we get ARod.

[rocket]

Is there any reason that NY would want to trade A-rod? Or we just shooting for the moon here?

 

They'd be idiots if they did trade him. But I want him on the Cubs, dammit.

[Sammy Sofa]

I'd trade Aramis and Wood and Cedeno for A-Rod in a heartbeat. That's a serious step to rebuilding this team for the next few seasons. If Hendry did that and then seriously pursued someone like Abreu or Carlos Lee as well? Man...what a pipe dream.

[Banedon]

Is there any reason that NY would want to trade A-rod? Or we just shooting for the moon here?

 

They'd be idiots if they did trade him. But I want him on the Cubs, dammit.

 

But according to ESPN page 2 he's the worst player in baseball!

 

:lol:

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Is there any reason that NY would want to trade A-rod? Or we just shooting for the moon here?

 

They'd be idiots if they did trade him. But I want him on the Cubs, dammit.

 

But according to ESPN page 2 he's the worst player in baseball!

 

:lol:

 

Good stuff. :lol:

[TarzanJoeWallis]

Sorry to get off topic here, but whenever I see a thread about trades, it makes me think of Hoops. What happened to him? I haven't seen a post from him in a long time.

[RynoRules]

Sorry to get off topic here, but whenever I see a thread about trades, it makes me think of Hoops. What happened to him? I haven't seen a post from him in a long time.

 

I asked that question a long while ago and never received a response.

[WindyCity]

Ideally, Kerry stays healthy and pitches great and remains a Cub for many years......

 

 

That said, if the Cubs insist on trying to deal him and he was willing to waive his NTC, I'd love it if the Cubs could get 2-3 top prospects out the D'backs system for Wood. I believe Kerry has an off-season home in Arizona, so he may not mind getting dealt there -- particularly if AZ picks up his 2007 option as part of the deal.

[Mizzou]

Sorry to get off topic here, but whenever I see a thread about trades, it makes me think of Hoops. What happened to him? I haven't seen a post from him in a long time.

You know, I was just thinking of that the other day. What DID happen to Hoops? And whatever happened to MPeel?

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

If Wood is going to be traded, it's going to take his consent.

 

I think two things could make that happen.

 

1. Trade him somewhere he wants to go.

 

2. Trade him to a team that will (can afford) to pick up his 2007 option.

 

I've come up with five teams: Yankees (#2), Mets (#2), Diamondbacks (#1), Rangers (#1 or #2) and White Sox (#1).

 

The question is would any of those teams want him and what would they offer to get him?

 

The Diamondbacks are loaded with prospects, so I'd prefer to deal with them. It would be a major coup if the Cubs came away with one of Drew, Young, Carlos Gonzalez, or Quentin. It also might be easiest to get a good prospect from Arizona since they have so many.

 

I'd be less willing to deal with the White Sox, and I'm not sure they would be as inclined to offer as much as the other four teams. My guess is it would take a package of players from the White Sox as no one jumps out as the player to grab.

 

After Milledge, the Mets don't have a lot to offer either. I doubt they would trade Milldege for Wood (maybe for Prior, but not Wood), so once again we'd be looking at a number of B-C level prospects instead of a top of the line player.

 

With the Yankees, I'd ask for two of Eric Duncan, Phil Hughes, and Jose Tabata.

 

If we deal Wood to the Rangers, I think the Cubs should ask for Diamond or Danks. If the Rangers won't deal one of those two, then Teargarden and Joaquin Arias would be an ok return.

 

All in all, dealing him to Arizona could produce the best return and may also be the most palatable for Wood.

[E.J.]

Speaking of Milledge, looks like the Mets called him up today with Nady going on the DL. It's on Rotoworld. Guess we'll get to see what this kid is all about for the next 3 weeks.

[Mark_R]

The only reason the Sox would want him is if they'd believe he'd be a major asset in their pen. They have five starters already, and another great young pitcher making nothing not able to get any starts.

[LeftCoastCubFan]

I posted this in a different thread

 

Unless Kerry goes under the knife, I don’t see any scenario that he won’t be back.

 

Zambrano is a free agent after next season and since any contract extension isn’t likely to be resolved till spring training; Hendry will have to go into the off-season assuming it’s his last year. So this will be the last hurrah of the big 3 hoping for a finally healthy Wood and Prior.

 

Factoring in the cost of the buyout, Kerry will cost the Cubs 10.5 mil in 2007 which is cheap in the scheme of the market.

 

It's likely that it will take picking up his 2007 option will be neccesary to have the no trade waived. Not many teams can afford it, and if they do they aren't likely to trade fair value.