Teixeira potential trade-bait?

[jtownie]

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/5850326?CMP=OTC-K9B140813162&ATT=49

 

a little nugget from Rosenthal about half-way down. Basically he believes if the Rangers sign Lee to an extension they could potentially deal Teixeira for pitching.

 

Can he still play LF? He'd be a welcome addition to the ballclub for '07 with a reasonable salary allowing for further upgrades.

[Hosak8]

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/5850326?CMP=OTC-K9B140813162&ATT=49

 

a little nugget from Rosenthal about half-way down. Basically he believes if the Rangers sign Lee to an extension they could potentially deal Teixeira for pitching.

 

Can he still play LF? He'd be a welcome addition to the ballclub for '07 with a reasonable salary allowing for further upgrades.

 

Can who still play LF? Teixeira? He's a 1B. I don't recall him ever playing LF.

 

Frankly, if a bat gets dealt from Texas, I see it being Blalock. I'd do Blalock and Diamond for ARam and Hill.

[FergieJ31]

According to baseball reference.com he played 14 games at LF in 2003, made 1 error. I'd certainly take him and his 0.900-0.950 OPS for LF even if he is a butcher there.

[cheapseats]

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/5850326?CMP=OTC-K9B140813162&ATT=49

 

a little nugget from Rosenthal about half-way down. Basically he believes if the Rangers sign Lee to an extension they could potentially deal Teixeira for pitching.

 

Can he still play LF? He'd be a welcome addition to the ballclub for '07 with a reasonable salary allowing for further upgrades.

 

Can who still play LF? Teixeira? He's a 1B. I don't recall him ever playing LF.

 

He's played a few games in LF and RF in the majors.

[wilk]

And what would we trade for him? Zambrano and Marshall?

[mg420]

i think the OF for next year is pretty much set if they can resign pierre with murton in lf & jones in rf.

[cheapseats]

i think the OF for next year is pretty much set if they can resign pierre with murton in lf & jones in rf.

 

Our LF OPS is 18th in MLB.

Our CF OPS is 22nd in MLB.

Our RF OPS is 14th in MLB.

 

Our middle infield next year will likely be the worst offensive double play combo in baseball.

 

Aramis might opt out of his contract and leave the team.

 

Barrett is unlikely to put up the numbers he's put up this year.

 

Since our OF has not been very good this year, and the infield won't make up for deficiencies next year, I wouldn't say our OF is set.

[HoopsCubs]

i think the OF for next year is pretty much set if they can resign pierre with murton in lf & jones in rf.

 

I am getting that sense too, though I would still platoon Murton with Jones in RF, sign Dave Roberts to play CF and get a big bat for LF.

 

It does seem that Hendry will use his $25-30M to address starting pitching, but that's just a guess at this point.

[goonys evil twin]

i think the OF for next year is pretty much set if they can resign pierre with murton in lf & jones in rf.

 

Our LF OPS is 18th in MLB.

Our CF OPS is 22nd in MLB.

Our RF OPS is 14th in MLB.

 

Our middle infield next year will likely be the worst offensive double play combo in baseball.

 

Aramis might opt out of his contract and leave the team.

 

Barrett is unlikely to put up the numbers he's put up this year.

 

Since our OF has not been very good this year, and the infield won't make up for deficiencies next year, I wouldn't say our OF is set.

 

Was he saying set, as in, (a) already occupied by perfectly acceptable producers, or was it set, as in, (b) the GM is going to just go with the same crap that's already there?

 

It's clearly not set (a), but most likely set (b).

[jjgman21]

 

Barrett is unlikely to put up the numbers he's put up this year.

 

 

people have been saying this about Barrett for years it seems. I think I finally have to agree, but that doesn't change the fact that he will be one of the top offensive catchers in all of baseball again next year.

[cheapseats]

 

Was he saying set, as in, (a) already occupied by perfectly acceptable producers, or was it set, as in, (b) the GM is going to just go with the same crap that's already there?

 

It's clearly not set (a), but most likely set (b).

 

You're probably right, but the phrase, "if they can resign Pierre" made me think he was going for (a).

[cheapseats]

 

Barrett is unlikely to put up the numbers he's put up this year.

 

 

people have been saying this about Barrett for years it seems. I think I finally have to agree, but that doesn't change the fact that he will be one of the top offensive catchers in all of baseball again next year.

 

Certainly. But Hendry will need to plan to compensate for whatever decline should be expected in his numbers next season.

[mg420]

i think the OF for next year is pretty much set if they can resign pierre with murton in lf & jones in rf.

 

Our LF OPS is 18th in MLB.

Our CF OPS is 22nd in MLB.

Our RF OPS is 14th in MLB.

 

Our middle infield next year will likely be the worst offensive double play combo in baseball.

 

Aramis might opt out of his contract and leave the team.

 

Barrett is unlikely to put up the numbers he's put up this year.

 

Since our OF has not been very good this year, and the infield won't make up for deficiencies next year, I wouldn't say our OF is set.

 

Was he saying set, as in, (a) already occupied by perfectly acceptable producers, or was it set, as in, (b) the GM is going to just go with the same crap that's already there?

 

It's clearly not set (a), but most likely set (b).

 

i'm not making a judgement either way but according to this article the cubs are hot and heavy trying to resign juan:

 

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/cs-060806cubsbrite,1,141655.story?coll=cs-cubs-headlines

[jjgman21]

i think the OF for next year is pretty much set if they can resign pierre with murton in lf & jones in rf.

 

Our LF OPS is 18th in MLB.

Our CF OPS is 22nd in MLB.

Our RF OPS is 14th in MLB.

 

Our middle infield next year will likely be the worst offensive double play combo in baseball.

 

Aramis might opt out of his contract and leave the team.

 

Barrett is unlikely to put up the numbers he's put up this year.

 

Since our OF has not been very good this year, and the infield won't make up for deficiencies next year, I wouldn't say our OF is set.

 

Was he saying set, as in, (a) already occupied by perfectly acceptable producers, or was it set, as in, (b) the GM is going to just go with the same crap that's already there?

 

It's clearly not set (a), but most likely set (b).

 

i'm not making a judgement either way but according to this article the cubs are hot and heavy trying to resign juan:

 

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/cs-060806cubsbrite,1,141655.story?coll=cs-cubs-headlines

 

 

he might be able to double his salary of $5.75 million on the open market

 

I'm not one to use emoticons, but :shock:

 

please demand that much Juan. that seems about the only thing that may make Hendry shy away. the way I see it, if they resign him, all is lost anyway, so signing him for that much wouldn't be a big deal.

[mg420]

i think the OF for next year is pretty much set if they can resign pierre with murton in lf & jones in rf.

 

I am getting that sense too, though I would still platoon Murton with Jones in RF, sign Dave Roberts to play CF and get a big bat for LF.

 

It does seem that Hendry will use his $25-30M to address starting pitching, but that's just a guess at this point.

 

what about with playing murton every day & platooning restovich with jones in rf?

[CuseCubFan69]

i think the OF for next year is pretty much set if they can resign pierre with murton in lf & jones in rf.

 

Our LF OPS is 18th in MLB.

Our CF OPS is 22nd in MLB.

Our RF OPS is 14th in MLB.

 

Our middle infield next year will likely be the worst offensive double play combo in baseball.

 

Aramis might opt out of his contract and leave the team.

 

Barrett is unlikely to put up the numbers he's put up this year.

 

Since our OF has not been very good this year, and the infield won't make up for deficiencies next year, I wouldn't say our OF is set.

 

Was he saying set, as in, (a) already occupied by perfectly acceptable producers, or was it set, as in, (b) the GM is going to just go with the same crap that's already there?

 

It's clearly not set (a), but most likely set (b).

 

i'm not making a judgement either way but according to this article the cubs are hot and heavy trying to resign juan:

 

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/cs-060806cubsbrite,1,141655.story?coll=cs-cubs-headlines

 

 

he might be able to double his salary of $5.75 million on the open market

 

I'm not one to use emoticons, but :shock:

 

please demand that much Juan. that seems about the only thing that may make Hendry shy away. the way I see it, if they resign him, all is lost anyway, so signing him for that much wouldn't be a big deal.

 

What scares me is that Hendry might go to 9 and say that was the big free agent signing. "We had to solidify the leadoff spot and Juan was the guy we wanted. Now, I have to go find a four leaf clover to stop those injuries and bad hops from happening."

[CuseCubFan69]

i think the OF for next year is pretty much set if they can resign pierre with murton in lf & jones in rf.

 

I am getting that sense too, though I would still platoon Murton with Jones in RF, sign Dave Roberts to play CF and get a big bat for LF.

 

It does seem that Hendry will use his $25-30M to address starting pitching, but that's just a guess at this point.

 

what about with playing murton every day & platooning restovich with jones in rf?

 

Restovich is the best clutch hitter on the team at 333. You'd think the Hendry/Baker tandum would love those numbers.

[mg420]

i think the OF for next year is pretty much set if they can resign pierre with murton in lf & jones in rf.

 

I am getting that sense too, though I would still platoon Murton with Jones in RF, sign Dave Roberts to play CF and get a big bat for LF.

 

It does seem that Hendry will use his $25-30M to address starting pitching, but that's just a guess at this point.

 

what about with playing murton every day & platooning restovich with jones in rf?

 

Restovich is the best clutch hitter on the team at 333. You'd think the Hendry/Baker tandum would love those numbers.

his .947 ops with 21 hr in 329 ab's aren't bad either.

[FergieJ31]

Restovich is the best clutch hitter on the team at 333. You'd think the Hendry/Baker tandum would love those numbers.

 

Jim Hendry, with glazed eyes and a Homer Simpson voice:

 

"mmm high RISP ... mmm but can he catch the ball ... mmm high RISP but can he catch the ball ..."

[CuseCubFan69]

Restovich is the best clutch hitter on the team at 333. You'd think the Hendry/Baker tandum would love those numbers.

 

Jim Hendry, with glazed eyes and a Homer Simpson voice:

 

"mmm high RISP ... mmm but can he catch the ball ... mmm high RISP but can he catch the ball ..."

 

I was wondering why there were fuzzy dice in the dugout.

 

I hope the Cubs can move Nevin and put Restovich at 1st/RF with Mabry/Jones. Nevin seems like an ok dude but I'd rather see what Restovich can do or one of the young guys at first.

[AAApittsburgh]

I always thought he was a bit overrated. His career road splits: .261 .351 .471 .822

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

If Tex will still play left, I have no doubt that he can. The Cubs could have the pitching that would interest the Rangers.

 

The Cubs could offer a package that included Hill, Marshall, or Marmol along with other players.

 

If Tex becomes available, he would be nice to slot between Lee and Ramirez.

[UBlink]

i think the OF for next year is pretty much set if they can resign pierre with murton in lf & jones in rf.

 

I am getting that sense too, though I would still platoon Murton with Jones in RF, sign Dave Roberts to play CF and get a big bat for LF.

 

It does seem that Hendry will use his $25-30M to address starting pitching, but that's just a guess at this point.

 

what about with playing murton every day & platooning restovich with jones in rf?

 

Restovich is the best clutch hitter on the team at 333. You'd think the Hendry/Baker tandum would love those numbers.

 

Are those his major league numbers? His minor league splits show the opposite - overall AVG .281, RISP .265, Close & Late .207.

 

I'm not much of a believer in clutch, but those AAA numbers are the opposite of clutch.

[mg420]

If Tex will still play left, I have no doubt that he can. The Cubs could have the pitching that would interest the Rangers.

 

The Cubs could offer a package that included Hill, Marshall, or Marmol along with other players.

 

If Tex becomes available, he would be nice to slot between Lee and Ramirez.

 

i would rather see the cubs keep murton & all 3 of those pitchers myself.

[CuseCubFan69]

i think the OF for next year is pretty much set if they can resign pierre with murton in lf & jones in rf.

 

I am getting that sense too, though I would still platoon Murton with Jones in RF, sign Dave Roberts to play CF and get a big bat for LF.

 

It does seem that Hendry will use his $25-30M to address starting pitching, but that's just a guess at this point.

 

what about with playing murton every day & platooning restovich with jones in rf?

 

Restovich is the best clutch hitter on the team at 333. You'd think the Hendry/Baker tandum would love those numbers.

 

Are those his major league numbers? His minor league splits show the opposite - overall AVG .281, RISP .265, Close & Late .207.

 

I'm not much of a believer in clutch, but those AAA numbers are the opposite of clutch.

 

Those are his 1 for 3 MLB numbers and he put those gaudy numbers right in front of Baker.