Cubs reportedly in talks with Astros for Taveras

[RonnieWooWooSanto]

I can't remember if this was discussed or not. I seem to remember reading a post in regards to the Cubs obtaining Willy Taveras, but I think that was just an idea that a poster gave as an option.

 

Anyways it seems that the Cubs have shown atleast enough interest in CF Willy Taveras to speak with the Astros.

 

The Astros are shopping singles-hitting center fielder Willy Taveras, with the Cubs and Marlins among teams talking to them. Houston is looking for bullpen help, so Scott Williamson is a possibility from the Cubs

 

Near the end of the article, the availability of Ichiro is briefly discussed. He will be available after next season and it seems that he will explore free agency. I wonder if Seattle will consider trading him this off season if they feel they are going to lose him after the 2007 season.

[Jon]

Hahaha. Because we don't already have Pierre, Pagan, Negron, etc.

[ToupeeOnFire]

I give up.

[jjgman21]

where's the throw up in my mouth a little bit emoticon?

 

in this market, Williamson could bring such a better player.

[AR-Baseball-Fan]

Willy is kind of toolsy.

[Iceblink]

A righty Pierre with an even lighter bat. What's not to like?

 

He does have a decent arm, and he'd certainly be a cheaper long-term option, but he's not remotely a lead-off man.

 

Sadly, Hendry will think he is.

 

We trade 3 pitchers to get Pierre, then consider trading one more so we can possibly let Pierre walk next year (fingers crossed).

 

I think I've figured it out. Our AAAA GM feels more comfortable around AAAA players.

[CoolHandLuke]

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[CuseCubFan69]

Member when he threw out 8 Cubs at home that one time..member? If Hendry makes this move he will prove once and for all he should be gone as GM.

[ConstableRabbit]

Blegh.

 

On the other hand, did you say Ichiro?

[SouthSideRyan]

I don't even have the energy for this anymore.

[KW34]

Why is this so horrible? I see a 24 year old who had a minor league career OBP of .368, .402 in his last full season in AA.

[sethuel1]

Ah dammit.

[CuseCubFan69]

Why is this so horrible? I see a 24 year old who had a minor league career OBP of .368, .402 in his last full season in AA.

 

If these numbers are what he can do then I'm ok with it. Does he have any power at all and which side of the plate does he hit? I just do not want to see another toolsy guy that swings at every pitch on this team and if Taveras has a decent OBP I'm for it.

[ManCrushOnNomar]

Let's get back to this Ichiro thing.

[Jon]

And his OBP was higher than his SLG in several of those season.

 

He had a terrible 2005 (.291/.325/.341 and 25 walks to go with 103 strikeouts) and is having an even worse 2006 (.258/.310/.311). To say he'd be redundant and wouldn't bring much offense is a bit of an understatement.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Ugh!

 

The only benefit to having Tavaras over Pierre is at least Wily can throw someone out. Other than that, meh!

[CuseCubFan69]

Let's get back to this Ichiro thing.

 

I don't want Ichiro on the market for 2 reasons:

 

-Hendry will never trade for him.

 

-It hurts the market for Pierre.

[stitchface]

Tavares will be out of baseball in three years. Ichiro should age well.

[NorthsideAvenger]

Let's get back to this Ichiro thing.

 

Why, you expect the Cubs to even make an offer?

 

Why waste team talking about a player, when you KNOW in your heart the Cubs have no interests in. Meaning even if Ichiro is available, the Cubs ain't interested.

 

Willy Pierre

Juan Taverez

 

Makes me no never mind. I expect the Cubs to acquire SOMEBODY else with Taverez to make a deal worthwhile, I would love to take Brandon Backe off their hands.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Let's not go after Ichiro.

 

Let's fire whoever even thought it was a remotely good idea to go after Taveras.

[stitchface]

Let's get back to this Ichiro thing.

 

Why, you expect the Cubs to even make an offer?

 

Why waste team talking about a player, when you KNOW in your heart the Cubs have no interests in. Meaning even if Ichiro is available, the Cubs ain't interested.

 

Willy Pierre

Juan Taverez

 

Makes me no never mind. I expect the Cubs to acquire SOMEBODY else with Taverez to make a deal worthwhile, I would love to take Brandon Backe off their hands.

 

why are you so sure the cubs aren't interested? He's fast, a great defender and bats leadoff - all things the cubs value.

[ManCrushOnNomar]

Let's get back to this Ichiro thing.

 

Why, you expect the Cubs to even make an offer?

 

Why waste team talking about a player, when you KNOW in your heart the Cubs have no interests in. Meaning even if Ichiro is available, the Cubs ain't interested.

 

Willy Pierre

Juan Taverez

 

Makes me no never mind. I expect the Cubs to acquire SOMEBODY else with Taverez to make a deal worthwhile, I would love to take Brandon Backe off their hands.

 

why are you so sure the cubs aren't interested? He's fast, a great defender and bats leadoff - all things the cubs value.

He sure is toolsy. Plus he's a horse.

[baseball7897]

Let's not go after Ichiro.

 

Let's fire whoever even thought it was a remotely good idea to go after Taveras.

 

I rather go after a proven guy in Ichiro than Taveras. I dont see how you would not want Ichiro?

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Ichiro is 32, and his game is built entirely around speed, an ability that will soon be leaving him. He will cost more than his production in money and players as well. So you either are overpaying in players to have him for a short period before he's a FA, or you overpay in cash to extend him after you pay a healthy player cost to get him.

[Balsa]

With the way Pierre is heating up, I'd rather have him than Tavaras. Even next year.