So Phil Rodgers thinks it is possible to trade for A-Rod...

[Abe Frohman]

...Tejado, or Abreu.

 

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/cs-060723rogers,1,4103722.column?coll=cs-cubs-utility

 

Which one of the three would you rather have? What would it take to get one of them? Is this a bunch of Melarky?

 

I don't disagree that a trade involving Aramis would necessarily be a bad idea. ARam would not be under the microscope as much in New York as Alex Rodriguez. The one thing that bothers me most about Ramirez is that he is relatively young, and pretty much has annual problems with his legs late in the season. That is not a good sign.

 

Interesting article - probably because we are all hungry for some kind of change.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

If I were GM, we'd already have Abreu, Tejada, and ARod. My only worry would be whether Bobby and Vlad could agree on who moves to left. ARod's already shown me he has no qualms with giving up his position.

 

If I had to choose, I'd take ARod.

[UMFan83]

Give him 2 months with our coaches, and ARod is toast

 

Nice sensationalist article Phil

[TB_11]

The Yankees aren't getting rid of A-Rod. For all his struggles this year, he still only costs the Yanks $17M/year and they know he's still the best third baseman in the game.

[Laura]

Phil has wanted to trade for A-Rod since A-Rod was a Mariner. You can't fault the objects of his desire. He just can't drive the "let's trade Kerry Wood for A-Rod" bandwagon anymore.

 

I wish I believed Hendry had a ballsy trade left in him. I'd take A-Rod, damaged rep and all. I'd rather have him than an Abreu. I really appreciate Aramis, but no problems here giving up Aramis +++ in trade.

[texascub]

The Yankees aren't getting rid of A-Rod. For all his struggles this year, he still only costs the Yanks $17M/year and they know he's still the best third baseman in the game.

 

I don't think that is the Wright answer.

[Backtobanks]

...Tejado, or Abreu.

 

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/cs-060723rogers,1,4103722.column?coll=cs-cubs-utility

 

Which one of the three would you rather have? What would it take to get one of them? Is this a bunch of Melarky?

 

I don't disagree that a trade involving Aramis would necessarily be a bad idea. ARam would not be under the microscope as much in New York as Alex Rodriguez. The one thing that bothers me most about Ramirez is that he is relatively young, and pretty much has annual problems with his legs late in the season. That is not a good sign.

 

Interesting article - probably because we are all hungry for some kind of change.

 

Don't trade ARam. It isn't easy replacing a guy who averages 30 HR, 100 RBI, and does a decent job on defense. He's struggled this year, but everyone on the Cubs has struggled (except Barrett & Eyre) this year. The Cubs have lots of holes to fill, but 3B isn't one of them.

[RynoRules]

Phil has wanted to trade for A-Rod since A-Rod was a Mariner. You can't fault the objects of his desire. He just can't drive the "let's trade Kerry Wood for A-Rod" bandwagon anymore.

 

I wish I believed Hendry had a ballsy trade left in him. I'd take A-Rod, damaged rep and all. I'd rather have him than an Abreu. I really appreciate Aramis, but no problems here giving up Aramis +++ in trade.

 

What she said.

[TheDude]

If I were GM, we'd already have Abreu, Tejada, and ARod.

 

No you wouldn't.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

If I were GM, we'd already have Abreu, Tejada, and ARod.

 

No you wouldn't.

 

Wow, you're right. I completely missed than angle.

[soccer10k]

...Tejado, or Abreu.

 

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/cs-060723rogers,1,4103722.column?coll=cs-cubs-utility

 

Which one of the three would you rather have? What would it take to get one of them? Is this a bunch of Melarky?

 

I don't disagree that a trade involving Aramis would necessarily be a bad idea. ARam would not be under the microscope as much in New York as Alex Rodriguez. The one thing that bothers me most about Ramirez is that he is relatively young, and pretty much has annual problems with his legs late in the season. That is not a good sign.

 

Interesting article - probably because we are all hungry for some kind of change.

 

Don't trade ARam. It isn't easy replacing a guy who averages 30 HR, 100 RBI, and does a decent job on defense. He's struggled this year, but everyone on the Cubs has struggled (except Barrett & Eyre) this year. The Cubs have lots of holes to fill, but 3B isn't one of them.

 

Yeah, wouldn't want to pick up a guy who has averaged 45 HR, 125 RBI over the past 8 years (excluding this year because it's not a full year yet). His lowest OPS over that time is .887 (he is currently at .878 this year). BTW, that includes 4 years of 1.000+ OPS which includes one such year in 2005. Wouldn't want to have that guy.

[Cubfanintheknow]

Don't trade ARam. It isn't easy replacing a guy who averages 30 HR, 100 RBI, and does a decent job on defense. He's struggled this year, but everyone on the Cubs has struggled (except Barrett & Eyre) this year. The Cubs have lots of holes to fill, but 3B isn't one of them.

 

I wouldn't trade ARam either. Unless you're getting ARod in return. Then you do it before the Yanks come to their senses.

[dvdd127]

What if we could get all three....

I know even getting one is prolly a long shot...

but just imagine how good wed bee if we had all three.

[Backtobanks]

What if we could get all three....

I know even getting one is prolly a long shot...

but just imagine how good wed bee if we had all three.

 

Put down the bottle, it's much too early to start drinking.

[dvdd127]

What if we could get all three....

I know even getting one is prolly a long shot...

but just imagine how good wed bee if we had all three.

 

Put down the bottle, it's much too early to start drinking.

I dont drink anyways..LOL

[RynoRules]

What if we could get all three....

I know even getting one is prolly a long shot...

but just imagine how good wed bee if we had all three.

 

You and Pedro are drinking from the same Kool Aid, and its apparently spiked with Angel Dust.

[dvdd127]

What if we could get all three....

I know even getting one is prolly a long shot...

but just imagine how good wed bee if we had all three.

 

You and Pedro are drinking from the same Kool Aid, and its apparently spiked with Angel Dust.

LOL. w/e I was just making a joke.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

What if we could get all three....

I know even getting one is prolly a long shot...

but just imagine how good wed bee if we had all three.

 

You and Pedro are drinking from the same Kool Aid, and its apparently spiked with Angel Dust.

 

I thought it was clear I was being facetious.

[David]

What if we could get all three....

I know even getting one is prolly a long shot...

but just imagine how good wed bee if we had all three.

 

You and Pedro are drinking from the same Kool Aid, and its apparently spiked with Angel Dust.

 

I thought it was clear I was being facetious.

 

It was.

[soccer10k]

What if we could get all three....

I know even getting one is prolly a long shot...

but just imagine how good wed bee if we had all three.

 

You and Pedro are drinking from the same Kool Aid, and its apparently spiked with Angel Dust.

 

I thought it was clear I was being facetious.

 

If I can't tell if you're joking, I just assume you are.

[dvdd127]

Ok.. sorry for starting controversy again over nothing. I just have to learn to take things as a joke when I am unsure if its a joke or not.

 

Back to the topic at hand.

[RynoRules]

What if we could get all three....

I know even getting one is prolly a long shot...

but just imagine how good wed bee if we had all three.

 

You and Pedro are drinking from the same Kool Aid, and its apparently spiked with Angel Dust.

 

I thought it was clear I was being facetious.

 

It was, I was just having some fun.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

What if we could get all three....

I know even getting one is prolly a long shot...

but just imagine how good wed bee if we had all three.

 

You and Pedro are drinking from the same Kool Aid, and its apparently spiked with Angel Dust.

 

I thought it was clear I was being facetious.

 

It was, I was just having some fun.

 

I see, and for what it's worth -- there was a little sumthin'-sumthin' in what I had for lunch.

[sethuel1]

What if we could get all three....

I know even getting one is prolly a long shot...

but just imagine how good wed bee if we had all three.

 

You and Pedro are drinking from the same Kool Aid, and its apparently spiked with Angel Dust.

 

I thought it was clear I was being facetious.

 

It was, I was just having some fun.

 

I see, and for what it's worth -- there was a little sumthin'-sumthin' in what I had for lunch.

You had a prostitute for lunch?

[Ding Dong Johnson]

What if we could get all three....

I know even getting one is prolly a long shot...

but just imagine how good wed bee if we had all three.

 

You and Pedro are drinking from the same Kool Aid, and its apparently spiked with Angel Dust.

 

I thought it was clear I was being facetious.

 

It was, I was just having some fun.

 

I see, and for what it's worth -- there was a little sumthin'-sumthin' in what I had for lunch.

You had a prostitute for lunch?

 

Shhhhhhhhhh!