Carlos Lee: Cubs preferred suitor

[Schwarber Fan]

Carlos Lee, LF--Texas Rangers: Early speculation had him signing a contract with the Astros pretty quickly, but Chicago papers believe that the Cubs are his preferred suitor. Orioles and Red Sox interested. Giants, Orioles, Astros and Rangers are pursuing him very agressively. Astros made their first offer of at least 5-years, $60M.

 

MLB4u.com

 

No way we sign him now with Soriano locked up... right?

[Soriano12]

He was a backup plan IMO.

[Omar]

No way we sign him now with Soriano locked up... right?

 

But we have to get everyone who tops the FA list (including 3 pitchers) and A-Rod.

[Jazz]

Lee would look nice in our lineup. But from my estimation, hes a corner OF. We'd have to put Soriano in CF (which im fine with), but I'm not sure Hendry is fine with that.

 

Think lee would take a slight discount (but with an extra year or two) to play here?

[RammyFanny]

Carlos Lee, LF--Texas Rangers: Early speculation had him signing a contract with the Astros pretty quickly, but Chicago papers believe that the Cubs are his preferred suitor. Orioles and Red Sox interested. Giants, Orioles, Astros and Rangers are pursuing him very agressively. Astros made their first offer of at least 5-years, $60M.

 

MLB4u.com

 

No way we sign him now with Soriano locked up... right?

If you look at the link to Rosenthal, it says how we aren't pursuing him. Plus it's from a couple days ago.

[A New Era]

I'm sure C Lee wants to come here even more, now that we have Soriano. It's pretty apparent we are going to get 2 starters as well. We went from bottom of the league, to strong contenders, in one offseason that is not even over yet.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

I'm sure C Lee wants to come here even more, now that we have Soriano. It's pretty apparent we are going to get 2 starters as well. We went from bottom of the league, to strong contenders, in one offseason that is not even over yet.

 

I would certainly hope nobody is entertaining that idea. C Lee money = JD Drew money. That is a no-brainer if there ever was such a thing.

[WrigleyField 22]

I'm sure C Lee wants to come here even more, now that we have Soriano. It's pretty apparent we are going to get 2 starters as well. We went from bottom of the league, to strong contenders, in one offseason that is not even over yet.

 

Strong contenders we are not... yet.

[don_kessinger_was_good]

I'm sure C Lee wants to come here even more, now that we have Soriano. It's pretty apparent we are going to get 2 starters as well. We went from bottom of the league, to strong contenders, in one offseason that is not even over yet.

 

I would certainly hope nobody is entertaining that idea. C Lee money = JD Drew money. That is a no-brainer if there ever was such a thing.

 

On the other hand, Lee is a horse, while Drew is like Mark Prior; even the slightest little nick and he's on the DL. I'd rather have a guy with a lifetime OPS of 1000 at Wrigley Field, knowing he will start 150+ games a year for me. And like D Lee, C Lee has deceptive speed--19 stolen bases?

 

Assuming the Cubs can pawn Jones off on someone, I'd happily move Murton to RF, put Lee in LF, with Fonzie in the middle. What an awesome lineup we'd have at that point. All Hendry would need do then is trade Prior and Pie for Miggy Tejada, and we have our own version of Murderer's Row.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

I'm sure C Lee wants to come here even more, now that we have Soriano. It's pretty apparent we are going to get 2 starters as well. We went from bottom of the league, to strong contenders, in one offseason that is not even over yet.

 

I would certainly hope nobody is entertaining that idea. C Lee money = JD Drew money. That is a no-brainer if there ever was such a thing.

 

On the other hand, Lee is a horse, while Drew is like Mark Prior; even the slightest little nick and he's on the DL. I'd rather have a guy with a lifetime OPS of 1000 at Wrigley Field, knowing he will start 150+ games a year for me. And like D Lee, C Lee has deceptive speed--19 stolen bases?

 

Assuming the Cubs can pawn Jones off on someone, I'd happily move Murton to RF, put Lee in LF, with Fonzie in the middle. What an awesome lineup we'd have at that point. All Hendry would need do then is trade Prior and Pie for Miggy Tejada, and we have our own version of Murderer's Row.

 

I thought Tejada didn't want to move to 2B? I doubt ARod's going to move there. Interesting predicament...

[Banedon]

I'm sure C Lee wants to come here even more, now that we have Soriano. It's pretty apparent we are going to get 2 starters as well. We went from bottom of the league, to strong contenders, in one offseason that is not even over yet.

 

Strong contenders we are not... yet.

 

More pitchers needed there are.

 

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[Abe Frohman]

Matt Murton doesn't have the tools for RF. I still would love to see him set in LF, but not if that means that you can't get Carlos Lee.

 

I hope that they are saving lots of money for starting pitching. How sweet would a Dontrelle Willis trade be?

[don_kessinger_was_good]

I'm sure C Lee wants to come here even more, now that we have Soriano. It's pretty apparent we are going to get 2 starters as well. We went from bottom of the league, to strong contenders, in one offseason that is not even over yet.

 

I would certainly hope nobody is entertaining that idea. C Lee money = JD Drew money. That is a no-brainer if there ever was such a thing.

 

On the other hand, Lee is a horse, while Drew is like Mark Prior; even the slightest little nick and he's on the DL. I'd rather have a guy with a lifetime OPS of 1000 at Wrigley Field, knowing he will start 150+ games a year for me. And like D Lee, C Lee has deceptive speed--19 stolen bases?

 

Assuming the Cubs can pawn Jones off on someone, I'd happily move Murton to RF, put Lee in LF, with Fonzie in the middle. What an awesome lineup we'd have at that point. All Hendry would need do then is trade Prior and Pie for Miggy Tejada, and we have our own version of Murderer's Row.

 

I thought Tejada didn't want to move to 2B? I doubt ARod's going to move there. Interesting predicament...

 

Hehe...nice. Maybe we can make ARod the #2 starting pitcher and also have him be our closer. He can do it.

[Monco]

Look at Murtons numbers after the break! Hopefully another outfielder will not be replacing him.

 

.319 .390 .522 .912 9 homers 35 rbi

[Sammy Sofa]

Matt Murton doesn't have the tools for RF. I still would love to see him set in LF, but not if that means that you can't get Carlos Lee.

 

I hope that they are saving lots of money for starting pitching. How sweet would a Dontrelle Willis trade be?

 

If Willis is being spun off for ARod? It would be awesome. If it would be to play for the Cubs? Not worth what he would cost. Willis is far more valuable for what he can get you with his name than with his actual pitching.

[Andy]

Look at Murtons numbers after the break! Hopefully another outfielder will not be replacing him.

 

.319 .390 .522 .912 9 homers 35 rbi

Murton definitely needs to stay in LF. For one thing the Cubs don't have enough money left to go after anyone else for left, and for another Murton has earned a shot to prove he can be a great player in the majors.

[Buford T Justice]

With Bruce mentioning Soriano playing right, is it a set up for the signing of Lee? Edited November 20, 2006 by Buford T Justice

[Elrhino]

Sweet Jebus, if Hendry's backup plan was signing Lee and bringing in Lugo to play center, $135 million is looking like the steal of the century.

[CheeseHead Cubs Fan]

I love me some CLee in LF.

 

Go get him JH!

[Ding Dong Johnson]

With Bruce mentioning Soriano playing, is it a set up for the signing of Lee?

 

I missed Bruce's visit. What did he say?

[Buford T Justice]

With Bruce mentioning Soriano playing, is it a set up for the signing of Lee?

 

I missed Bruce's visit. What did he say?

 

He's Soriano would be playing RF instead of CF

[kroth1342]

I'm sure C Lee wants to come here even more, now that we have Soriano. It's pretty apparent we are going to get 2 starters as well. We went from bottom of the league, to strong contenders, in one offseason that is not even over yet.

 

Strong contenders we are not... yet.

 

Exactly, lets not get too excited just yet.

[WrigleyField 22]

Just posting to show my support of Lee

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[Neuby]

I've been saying this for a few days but a Carlos Lee could happen I think he will take a discount and really wants to play for the Cubs and have a chance to stick it to Kenny Williams and stay in the midwest.

[Rob]

I've been saying this for a few days but a Carlos Lee could happen I think he will take a discount and really wants to play for the Cubs and have a chance to stick it to Kenny Williams and stay in the midwest.

 

I hope he's open to a bench job.