Rogers: Cubs, Red Sox showing most interest in Drew

[Derwood]

I think the main argument is do you want Manny for 2 or 3 years or Drew for 5 or 6? Depending on the prospects it took, I think Manny for 2 to 3 is more ideal, what with Drew's injury history and Manny's awesomeness

[VanceJergins]

I just want him for his OBP...I think it would take a lot of burden off of the rest of our lineup to have one stable OBP guy in there. His above average power is a bonus.

 

Manny gives you that too, plus he has a career OPS of over 1.1. I really don't get why anyone would want Drew over Manny, but that's just me.

 

I think its the prospects we'd have to give up for Manny. Plus the thinking that he'd take Murton's spot instead of Jones'.

 

I'd be more than happy seeing Murton move to a 4th OF role if Manny took his spot.

 

He would without a doubt be more productive, but I'd rather he take Jones spot.

[VanceJergins]

My official stance is that I would be more than happy to add either one.

[Chocolate Milk]

Good news guys! If we miss out on Drew my co-worker says it's no big deal because he only hits 22 homers and steals 5 bases.

[JWCUB]

On mlbtraderumors Buster Olney lists the Cubs as a posible suiter for Manny. Throwing the names of Veal, Pie, Gallagher out there. I hope Hendry reads these things. =P~

[RynoRules]

On mlbtraderumors Buster Olney lists the Cubs as a posible suiter for Manny. Throwing the names of Veal, Pie, Gallagher out there. I hope Hendry reads these things. =P~

 

If the deal is Veal or Gallagher, Pie, and one of Marshall/Mateo/Marmal/Ryu/Guzman, sign me up. I dunno if I'd include both Veal and Gallagher. If I am going to assume Manny's contract and give up my three best prospects, I'd want something additional in return or at least want the Sox to assume responsibility for 33-40% of the remaining money on Manny's deal.

[VanceJergins]

On mlbtraderumors Buster Olney lists the Cubs as a posible suiter for Manny. Throwing the names of Veal, Pie, Gallagher out there. I hope Hendry reads these things. =P~

 

If the deal is Veal or Gallagher, Pie, and one of Marshall/Mateo/Marmal/Ryu/Guzman, sign me up. I dunno if I'd include both Veal and Gallagher. If I am going to assume Manny's contract and give up my three best prospects, I'd want something additional in return or at least want the Sox to assume responsibility for 33-40% of the remaining money on Manny's deal.

 

Yeah, I would also hate giving up both Veal and Gallagher. Maybe Gallagher, Pie, Marshall, Marmol, and Jones.

[Guest]

In my dreams we'd get both Manny and Drew (LF and CF). Then Murt and Jones could platoon in RF. I guess at that point I'd make a strong push to sign Lugo to hit at the top of the order.

 

Lugo

Drew

Manny

Lee

Aramis

Barrett

Jones/Murton

DeRosa

 

Yeah, I could live with that lineup!

 

btw - Think Epstein would pull a Hendry and take Izturis instead of prospects for a future HOF player? :D

[baseball7897]

In my dreams we'd get both Manny and Drew (LF and CF). Then Murt and Jones could platoon in RF. I guess at that point I'd make a strong push to sign Lugo to hit at the top of the order.

 

Lugo

Drew

Manny

Lee

Aramis

Barrett

Jones/Murton

DeRosa

 

Yeah, I could live with that lineup!

 

 

btw - Think Epstein would pull a Hendry and take Izturis instead of prospects for a future HOF player? :D

 

What would that pitching staff look like then?

[JWCUB]

In my dreams we'd get both Manny and Drew (LF and CF). Then Murt and Jones could platoon in RF. I guess at that point I'd make a strong push to sign Lugo to hit at the top of the order.

 

Lugo

Drew

Manny

Lee

Aramis

Barrett

Jones/Murton

DeRosa

 

Yeah, I could live with that lineup!

 

btw - Think Epstein would pull a Hendry and take Izturis instead of prospects for a future HOF player? :D

 

It has been mentioned that they are looking for a GG caliber SS. I think we are in a better position to make a deal for Manny than many people think.

[Guest]

In my dreams we'd get both Manny and Drew (LF and CF). Then Murt and Jones could platoon in RF. I guess at that point I'd make a strong push to sign Lugo to hit at the top of the order.

 

Lugo

Drew

Manny

Lee

Aramis

Barrett

Jones/Murton

DeRosa

 

Yeah, I could live with that lineup!

 

 

btw - Think Epstein would pull a Hendry and take Izturis instead of prospects for a future HOF player? :D

 

What would that pitching staff look like then?

The same as it is likely to look like without those moves. We'd still be adding a couple of the Lilly, Padilla, etc. crew.

[baseball7897]

In my dreams we'd get both Manny and Drew (LF and CF). Then Murt and Jones could platoon in RF. I guess at that point I'd make a strong push to sign Lugo to hit at the top of the order.

 

Lugo

Drew

Manny

Lee

Aramis

Barrett

Jones/Murton

DeRosa

 

Yeah, I could live with that lineup!

 

 

btw - Think Epstein would pull a Hendry and take Izturis instead of prospects for a future HOF player? :D

 

What would that pitching staff look like then?

The same as it is likely to look like without those moves. We'd still be adding a couple of the Lilly, Padilla, etc. crew.

 

I think there is a limit on how many type A and type B free agents you can sign. And by signing Drew and Lugo, you won't have a chance to sign a Lilly or Padilla.

[Wheelimus]

It was stated in another thread that our limit was 5, and we don't know if Aram counted against that or not.

 

We could, at worst, sign Drew, Soriano, and still sign one A/B pitcher.

[Cubzfan64]

In my dreams we'd get both Manny and Drew (LF and CF). Then Murt and Jones could platoon in RF. I guess at that point I'd make a strong push to sign Lugo to hit at the top of the order.

 

Lugo

Drew

Manny

Lee

Aramis

Barrett

Jones/Murton

DeRosa

 

Yeah, I could live with that lineup!

 

btw - Think Epstein would pull a Hendry and take Izturis instead of prospects for a future HOF player? :D

 

It has been mentioned that they are looking for a GG caliber SS. I think we are in a better position to make a deal for Manny than many people think.

 

If the Red Sox were to trade Manny, I don't see any option for them besides getting Lugo for SS - Drew would most definitely NOT make up for the loss of Manny offensively and the Sox were in need of more offense even last year. I would be very surprised if the Red Sox went for a primarily defensive SS this year - if they wanted one that bad, they would have kept A. Gonzalez.

[CubColtPacer]

In my dreams we'd get both Manny and Drew (LF and CF). Then Murt and Jones could platoon in RF. I guess at that point I'd make a strong push to sign Lugo to hit at the top of the order.

 

Lugo

Drew

Manny

Lee

Aramis

Barrett

Jones/Murton

DeRosa

 

Yeah, I could live with that lineup!

 

 

btw - Think Epstein would pull a Hendry and take Izturis instead of prospects for a future HOF player? :D

 

What would that pitching staff look like then?

The same as it is likely to look like without those moves. We'd still be adding a couple of the Lilly, Padilla, etc. crew.

 

Your payroll about 140 million then? :D

 

Really though, that would add about 35 million to the payroll right there, which would just about put the team at close to the limit. I would love that lineup though-we'd be Yankees lite!

[JWCUB]

I still say let the Sox sign Drew and that makes Manny more expendable.

[rocket]

I still say let the Sox sign Drew and that makes Manny more expendable.

 

Or maybe it makes Coco Crisp and Wily Mo Pena more expendable.

[CubmanPi]

I still say let the Sox sign Drew and that makes Manny more expendable.

 

Or maybe it makes Coco Crisp and Wily Mo Pena more expendable.

At least it would be more fun to complain about the team.

[HoopsCubs]

From a Tacoma paper:

 

http://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/mariners/story/6237098p-5446393c.html

 

"Boston has offered J.D. Drew a huge contract – and Lou Piniella’s Cubs have matched it."

 

My question is which Boston offer has Hendry supposedly matched? Is it the 4 year $48M we were hearing yesterday, or the 2 year $30M I'm hearing today?

 

It's getting mighty interesting.

[USSoccer]

From a Tacoma paper:

 

http://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/mariners/story/6237098p-5446393c.html

 

"Boston has offered J.D. Drew a huge contract – and Lou Piniella’s Cubs have matched it."

 

My question is which Boston offer has Hendry supposedly matched? Is it the 4 year $48M we were hearing yesterday, or the 2 year $30M I'm hearing today?

 

It's getting mighty interesting.

 

:shock:

[C.C.]

I really like the 2/30 million dollar contract. I'd even go 3/45. It beats the 6/96 for Soriano.

[VanceJergins]

From a Tacoma paper:

 

http://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/mariners/story/6237098p-5446393c.html

 

"Boston has offered J.D. Drew a huge contract – and Lou Piniella’s Cubs have matched it."

 

My question is which Boston offer has Hendry supposedly matched? Is it the 4 year $48M we were hearing yesterday, or the 2 year $30M I'm hearing today?

 

It's getting mighty interesting.

 

Please be true. It would be very encouraging to know that the Cubs are really interested.

[UMFan83]

OK WOW. I would be enthused about Soriano if we got Drew too! LOL

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Get Drew signed!!!!!

[FergieJ31]

From a Tacoma paper:

 

http://www.thenewstribune.com/sports/mariners/story/6237098p-5446393c.html

 

"Boston has offered J.D. Drew a huge contract – and Lou Piniella’s Cubs have matched it."

 

My question is which Boston offer has Hendry supposedly matched? Is it the 4 year $48M we were hearing yesterday, or the 2 year $30M I'm hearing today?

 

It's getting mighty interesting.

 

Wow - very very interesting ... c'mon JD you know you like Chicago

 

I vividly remember a Cubs Cards game in 2001 or 2002 when JD and Albert hit back-to-back jacks off Farnsworth on 98 and 99mph fastballs. Farns just looked shell-shocked, like wtf is going on.

 

JD is a professional hitter the Cubs desperately need. Trivia q: when was the last time the Cubs had a guy w/a lifetime IsoD > 0.100 in their everyday lineup?

Edited November 17, 2006 by FergieJ31