The General Managers' Meetings Thread

[Balsa]

Levine also stated no interest from the cubs in C Lee, that tells me The Big Murt will start the season in LF.

Somewhat surprising, but comforting, as I'd rather have Big Murt out-produce him for the league minimum again.

[goonys evil twin]

Levine also stated no interest from the cubs in C Lee, that tells me The Big Murt will start the season in LF.

 

Unless Soriano goes to LF.

[oldcubsfan]

I'd much rather have Murton than Michaels. He brings a lot more slugging to the table and I suspect his OBP will also be higher than Michael's next year as well (like it was this year).

 

P.S. Matt's my favorite player as well.

 

Agreed, but Michaels would be in CF while the FA would be in LF (hopefully Drew/Soriano).

Michaels will probably be non tendered.

[ChiCubsFan]

Levine also stated no interest from the cubs in C Lee, that tells me The Big Murt will start the season in LF.

Somewhat surprising, but comforting, as I'd rather have Big Murt out-produce him for the league minimum again.

 

How did Murton outproduce Carlos Lee? Not saying I want Carlos Lee, because I don't, and I really like the idea of having Murton at league minimum, but in what way did Murton outproduce Lee?

[UK1679666180]

I'd much rather have Murton than Michaels. He brings a lot more slugging to the table and I suspect his OBP will also be higher than Michael's next year as well (like it was this year).

 

P.S. Matt's my favorite player as well.

 

Agreed, but Michaels would be in CF while the FA would be in LF (hopefully Drew/Soriano).

Michaels will probably be non tendered.

 

Even better.

[C.C.]

Levine also stated no interest from the cubs in C Lee, that tells me The Big Murt will start the season in LF.

 

Unless Soriano goes to LF.

 

They want Soriano for CF, no?

[goonys evil twin]

Levine also stated no interest from the cubs in C Lee, that tells me The Big Murt will start the season in LF.

Somewhat surprising, but comforting, as I'd rather have Big Murt out-produce him for the league minimum again.

 

How did Murton outproduce Carlos Lee? Not saying I want Carlos Lee, because I don't, and I really like the idea of having Murton at league minimum, but in what way did Murton outproduce Lee?

 

Check post all star splits.

[RichHillIsABeast]

Levine also stated no interest from the cubs in C Lee, that tells me The Big Murt will start the season in LF.

 

O yes yes ye sysey sysyseyes!!!! There is a god!

[b_wiggy_66]

I'd much rather have Murton than Michaels. He brings a lot more slugging to the table and I suspect his OBP will also be higher than Michael's next year as well (like it was this year).

 

P.S. Matt's my favorite player as well.

 

Agreed, but Michaels would be in CF while the FA would be in LF (hopefully Drew/Soriano).

Michaels will probably be non tendered.

 

Even better.

 

Michaels is no good and he is already 30 years old

[ChiCubsFan]

Levine also stated no interest from the cubs in C Lee, that tells me The Big Murt will start the season in LF.

Somewhat surprising, but comforting, as I'd rather have Big Murt out-produce him for the league minimum again.

 

How did Murton outproduce Carlos Lee? Not saying I want Carlos Lee, because I don't, and I really like the idea of having Murton at league minimum, but in what way did Murton outproduce Lee?

 

Check post all star splits.

 

Oh, okay. I was just wondering how that statement was made. I feel the need to make it clear that in no way was I implying that Murton isn't the better option. He is a much better option BY FAR. I just didn't realize Murton had that good of a second half.

[goonys evil twin]

I'd much rather have Murton than Michaels. He brings a lot more slugging to the table and I suspect his OBP will also be higher than Michael's next year as well (like it was this year).

 

P.S. Matt's my favorite player as well.

 

Agreed, but Michaels would be in CF while the FA would be in LF (hopefully Drew/Soriano).

Michaels will probably be non tendered.

 

Even better.

 

Michaels is no good and he is already 30 years old

 

He was no good this year, but was good before. He could be a good option to platoon with Jones, not to mention spell Drew in CF.

[Wheelimus]

Well, if we trade Matt Murton, we better be trading 2nd half Matt Murton for equal value. Else we're selling ourselves short.

 

I highly doubt Matt goes though. However, I'd trade him for a legit 1 or 2 starter in a heartbeat. Can always just sign Alou and Bonds and hope they make 162 starts combined. :lol:

[UK1679666180]

I'd much rather have Murton than Michaels. He brings a lot more slugging to the table and I suspect his OBP will also be higher than Michael's next year as well (like it was this year).

 

P.S. Matt's my favorite player as well.

 

Agreed, but Michaels would be in CF while the FA would be in LF (hopefully Drew/Soriano).

Michaels will probably be non tendered.

 

Even better.

 

Michaels is no good and he is already 30 years old

 

He's had 1 bad year (last year), 2 good years, and 2 ok years. He struggled last year, could be a cheap option in CF/LF if the Cubs get another real good OF'er (Drew/Soriano) while holding the spot till Pie is ready. Or where I'd like to see him, he can become an above avg. 4th OF'er rather than below avg. players like Pagan and Bynum roving the OF.

[Backtobanks]

Levine also stated no interest from the cubs in C Lee, that tells me The Big Murt will start the season in LF.

 

O yes yes ye sysey sysyseyes!!!! There is a god!

 

I would hope that these GMs can see that CLee is basically a DH. He might have 2 more years in LF.

[Derwood]

latest Rotoworld blurb on Drew doesn't list the Cubs as a team interested

[Balsa]

Oh, okay. I was just wondering how that statement was made. I feel the need to make it clear that in no way was I implying that Murton isn't the better option. He is a much better option BY FAR. I just didn't realize Murton had that good of a second half.

Yeah, that's what I was cryptically referring to. :P

 

If you take out his sophomore slump month of June, his year is actually really incredible. (BA .311)

[rjchapma]

why would u be afraid of trading Murton for Westbrook and then getting Lee. You replace left with a better leftfielder and then get an arm for the rotation.

[WrigleyinEngland]

Anyone else feel that this year is Murtons big one? it came late last year but i feel he finally figured it out 2nd half (i'm lazy can someone put his splits post all-star against C-Lees and Sorianos!!?? Thanks in advance!). if he hits similar to his 2nd half in front of D-Lee,Aram, + Another i could see 20 HRS and 80 RBis no problem. I'd like him to hit 2nd in the lineup, if we get Durham that could be a problem.

[RyCubsFan]

latest Rotoworld blurb on Drew doesn't list the Cubs as a team interested

 

 

It really does seem like Soriano is THE target. I hope the Cubs get him. If we don't, I hope that Soriano signs before Drew does. If the Cubs are not able to sign Soriano, I suspect their interest would turn toward Drew.

[Derwood]

Free agent J.D. Drew will likely ask for a no-trade clause as part of his next contract.

Drew originally asked then Dodgers GM Paul DePodesta for a no-trade clause prior to 2005, and he sought them again this month before opting out of his contract with the Dodgers, suggesting that he couldn't have been all that unhappy in Los Angeles after all. "J.D. has the ability now to get a no-trade clause," Boras said. "That's something Paul wouldn't do (two years ago). Because he wouldn't, I got the opt-out option in the contract. Paul felt he wanted flexibility. I felt I'll take the flexibility, too." Boras said clubs are offering five years for Drew. The Red Sox, Padres, Orioles and Indians are believed to be interested.

[Magnetic Curses]

Anyone else feel that this year is Murtons big one? it came late last year but i feel he finally figured it out 2nd half (i'm lazy can someone put his splits post all-star against C-Lees and Sorianos!!?? Thanks in advance!). if he hits similar to his 2nd half in front of D-Lee,Aram, + Another i could see 20 HRS and 80 RBis no problem. I'd like him to hit 2nd in the lineup, if we get Durham that could be a problem.

 

if we got soriano i have a feeling he'd play 2nd.

[goonys evil twin]

why would u be afraid of trading Murton for Westbrook and then getting Lee. You replace left with a better leftfielder and then get an arm for the rotation.

 

Because Carlos Lee isn't better than Murton, but he's costs a heck of a lot more.

[WrigleyinEngland]

'why would u be afraid of trading Murton for Westbrook and then getting Lee. You replace left with a better leftfielder and then get an arm for the rotation.'

 

If you take in to account Murtons potential and Lees possible decline together with the cost of each i take murton every time.

[goonys evil twin]

'why would u be afraid of trading Murton for Westbrook and then getting Lee. You replace left with a better leftfielder and then get an arm for the rotation.'

 

If you take in to account Murtons potential and Lees possible decline together with the cost of each i take murton every time.

 

Also, look at the end result. Lee ($10m+) and Westbrook ($5.5m, plus he's going to be a free agent), or Murton ($350,000) and INSERT FREE AGENT PITCHER HERE ($10m+). You save a lot of money keeping Murton both now, and in the near future.

[WrigleyinEngland]

I am amazed that we've no interest in Drew, Hendry and Baker always loved the idea of a LH stick in between Lee and Aram. Drew would also solve our sick team OBP, i guess he just makes to much sense to go after.