Brad Wilkerson?

[Bear Cub]

I wonder if Brad Wilkerson could be a future acquisition. I read somewhere that he could possibly be nontendered by the Rangers. Seems like he could be a decent option as a 4th Of and a backup 1b.

[SAMMYWHO]

I'd give him a chance at earning CF. If he couldn't handle it hopefully Pie would be ready. Wilkerson could be the left handed bat we need. I know alot of people were high on him around here not that long ago.

[Bear Cub]

You bet. He was a mojor topic on this board in the past couple of years.

[Wheelimus]

Unless we're choosing on 2004 stats, Jacque Jones please.

[Rob]

I doubt a NRI contract would get it done... but I'd be willing to go one million for one year... probably not any more.

 

Truth be told, though... if we are talking about 4th OF guys, I'm happy with Cliff Floyd (whom it looks like we are going to sign). And Pagan is fine for a 5th OF. Pagan can cover center and has the ability to be our pinch-runner.

 

If Wilkerson could play a little 3rd, I'd be willing to use him as the CI bench guy a la Russell Branyan. Unfortunately though, that isn't the case... and it doesn't look like he'd be of much use to this team as it is likely to be constructed on opening day.

[Yestheydo]

Does anyone think Kenny Lofton would be a good stopgap? He could platoon with Theriot.

[RockTheIvy]

Wilkerson is cooked.

[baseball7897]

Does anyone think Kenny Lofton would be a good stopgap? He could platoon with Theriot.

 

Since when could Theriot play CF?

[Derwood]

Ah, remember the good ole' days when we all clamored for Wilkerson as a starting OF?

[Outshined_One]

What in the name of all that is holy happened to him after getting traded? Seriously, that kind of drop in numbers has to have SOME rhyme or reason to it.

[nilodnayr]

What in the name of all that is holy happened to him after getting traded? Seriously, that kind of drop in numbers has to have SOME rhyme or reason to it.

 

His shoulder got destroyed. He was even playing with it all jacked up in Washington. KFFL

 

He had shoulder surgery in August and should be ready for spring training.

[nilodnayr]

FWIW, if you scroll down in the KFFL link you will see that Dec 4, 2005, the Trib reported the cubs were interested in Wilkerson.

[CuseCubFan69]

It might be a good chance to buy low for Hendry.

[RockTheIvy]

It might be a good chance to buy low for Hendry.

 

Or sign him for 5/55. The market's crazy, Cuse!

[CuseCubFan69]

It might be a good chance to buy low for Hendry.

 

Or sign him for 5/55. The market's crazy, Cuse!

 

My lord you're right! I suppose to buy low it has to be in players then, wow, you're probably right about that deal....especially if he remains healthy. Or is while he's hurt?

[Yestheydo]

Does anyone think Kenny Lofton would be a good stopgap? He could platoon with Theriot.

 

Since when could Theriot play CF?

 

Since he reminded me of Ryan Freel last year. Hell, they had Soriano and now Lugo there and they haven't done it either. Or get Brady Clark, I don't care. The point is how come no one's talking about Lofton; he's an ideal one year guy.

[nilodnayr]

Does anyone think Kenny Lofton would be a good stopgap? He could platoon with Theriot.

 

Since when could Theriot play CF?

 

Since he reminded me of Ryan Freel last year. Hell, they had Soriano and now Lugo there and they haven't done it either. Or get Brady Clark, I don't care. The point is how come no one's talking about Lofton; he's an ideal one year guy.

 

Lofton would be a great option for the cubs. He would probably put up a similar OPS+ to Jones, trading some power for OBP. He would also most likely hit second pushing DeRosa to the bottom of the order, which is a good idea. He would also be slightly cheaper, and then hopefully we could trade Jones, something of value. However, it all depends on if he will sign a 1 yr deal and how much he likes Chicago.

[Jehrico]

I'd really like to see Wilkerson signed. He's an OBP machine for what his salary is likely to be. I attribute his performance last year to him switching leagues and his injury he tried to play through. I think he's a very solid candidate to be comeback player of the year next year.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

I was on the Wilkerson bandwgn last season and for a couple of years before that. He was abysmal in 2006, however. I'd be willing to take a small risk on him, but I'm concerned that injuries may have taken a toll on his body.

[nilodnayr]

I was on the Wilkerson bandwgn last season and for a couple of years before that. He was abysmal in 2006, however. I'd be willing to take a small risk on him, but I'm concerned that injuries may have taken a toll on his body.

 

Supposedly his shoulder will be healthy going into spring training. Hes played the last two years with it being useless, trying to play through the pain and having cortisone shots.

[UK1679666180]

Does anyone think Kenny Lofton would be a good stopgap? He could platoon with Theriot.

 

Since when could Theriot play CF?

 

Since he reminded me of Ryan Freel last year. Hell, they had Soriano and now Lugo there and they haven't done it either. Or get Brady Clark, I don't care. The point is how come no one's talking about Lofton; he's an ideal one year guy.

 

Lofton would be a great option for the cubs. He would probably put up a similar OPS+ to Jones, trading some power for OBP. He would also most likely hit second pushing DeRosa to the bottom of the order, which is a good idea. He would also be slightly cheaper, and then hopefully we could trade Jones, something of value. However, it all depends on if he will sign a 1 yr deal and how much he likes Chicago.

 

I'd like to see Lofton again as well, but maybe Bruce can answer this better than me, how was he in the clubhouse? According to Schuerholz, he was known as being extremely selfish.

[RynoRules]

I was on the Wilkerson bandwgn last season and for a couple of years before that. He was abysmal in 2006, however. I'd be willing to take a small risk on him, but I'm concerned that injuries may have taken a toll on his body.

 

Supposedly his shoulder will be healthy going into spring training. Hes played the last two years with it being useless, trying to play through the pain and having cortisone shots.

 

I like Wilk, but that injury freaks me out. I wouldn't want to rely on him to start.

[CuseCubFan69]

Does anyone think Kenny Lofton would be a good stopgap? He could platoon with Theriot.

 

Since when could Theriot play CF?

 

Since he reminded me of Ryan Freel last year. Hell, they had Soriano and now Lugo there and they haven't done it either. Or get Brady Clark, I don't care. The point is how come no one's talking about Lofton; he's an ideal one year guy.

 

Lofton would be a great option for the cubs. He would probably put up a similar OPS+ to Jones, trading some power for OBP. He would also most likely hit second pushing DeRosa to the bottom of the order, which is a good idea. He would also be slightly cheaper, and then hopefully we could trade Jones, something of value. However, it all depends on if he will sign a 1 yr deal and how much he likes Chicago.

 

I'd like to see Lofton again as well, but maybe Bruce can answer this better than me, how was he in the clubhouse? According to Schuerholz, he was known as being extremely selfish.

 

I hated him when he played for Arizona in basketball. I wonder if he was selfish or the only guy to stand up to Sosa?

[jjgman21]

I was on the Wilkerson bandwgn last season and for a couple of years before that. He was abysmal in 2006, however. I'd be willing to take a small risk on him, but I'm concerned that injuries may have taken a toll on his body.

 

Supposedly his shoulder will be healthy going into spring training. Hes played the last two years with it being useless, trying to play through the pain and having cortisone shots.

 

if Soriano had injuries that he played through in 04-05, would you excuse his drop in OPS?

 

it's something that hasn't been discussed much around here. now Soriano was by no means my first choice for the Cubs, but the fact is the biggest ammunition that his critics have is his 04-05 seasons when he switched to a different division, Showalter gave him hell, and he played through injuries.

[UK1679666180]

Does anyone think Kenny Lofton would be a good stopgap? He could platoon with Theriot.

 

Since when could Theriot play CF?

 

Since he reminded me of Ryan Freel last year. Hell, they had Soriano and now Lugo there and they haven't done it either. Or get Brady Clark, I don't care. The point is how come no one's talking about Lofton; he's an ideal one year guy.

 

Lofton would be a great option for the cubs. He would probably put up a similar OPS+ to Jones, trading some power for OBP. He would also most likely hit second pushing DeRosa to the bottom of the order, which is a good idea. He would also be slightly cheaper, and then hopefully we could trade Jones, something of value. However, it all depends on if he will sign a 1 yr deal and how much he likes Chicago.

 

I'd like to see Lofton again as well, but maybe Bruce can answer this better than me, how was he in the clubhouse? According to Schuerholz, he was known as being extremely selfish.

 

I hated him when he played for Arizona in basketball. I wonder if he was selfish or the only guy to stand up to Sosa?

 

Well, if he was selfish while in Atlanta, I doubt Sosa had anything to do with it. It does sound like an interesting clash though.