Cubs Pursuing Lilly

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http://www.benmaller.com/archives/2006/december/06#124379

 

...Ted Lilly, who has expressed a desire to play in the Bay Area but isn't expected to turn down the Cubs if they offer five years and $55 million.

 

First I've heard of 5 years, though it's not citing a real offer. Ugh, ugh, and double ugh.

[RockTheIvy]

Umm, isnt' that why we are talking about them acquiring players? Does that mean they should not do everything in their power to put together a team that could win 100 games?

 

Sure, if money were no option I would prefer Lilly/Meche by a bit. Goonys point is the marginal advantage they have over Marshall/Guz is way too small compared to their cost. While, the marginal advantage Schmidt has over Lilly/Meche is relatively equivalent if not a bargain compared to the cost difference.

 

The Cubs can't win 100 games this year unless they sign Schmidt, Bonds, Zito, and maybe another bench player.

 

If the Cubs signed Schmidt and Prior came back healthy, they could win 100 with the current offense, IMO. I think the Cubs will be either good or great in 2007, with Prior being the deciding factor between the two.

 

Well, I guess the Cubs will be good in 2007.

 

The Crusader Avatar is here! Go Cross!

[nilodnayr]

http://www.benmaller.com/archives/2006/december/06#124379

 

...Ted Lilly, who has expressed a desire to play in the Bay Area but isn't expected to turn down the Cubs if they offer five years and $55 million.

 

First I've heard of 5 years, though it's not citing a real offer. Ugh, ugh, and double ugh.

I think it was posted in this thread a couple pages back from the contra costa times.

[baseball7897]

Agent Larry O'Brien said Wednesday that the Blue Jays are out of the running for free agent Ted Lilly

 

It's down to the Cubs and the Yankees," O'Brien said. It's unclear whether the Yankees have made an offer. That could come with the two sides due to meet later the afternoon. The Cubs have offered $40 million-$44 million for four years.

[Rob]

Ewww

[Flames24Rulz]

For once, I hope the Yankees win a bidding war.

[baseball7897]

For once, I hope the Yankees win a bidding war.

 

Agreed.

 

Toronto has reportedly the best offer on the table for Meche. Though, I think Hendry will have both of these guys signed by tomarrow.

[Shilzzz]

 

If the Cubs signed Schmidt and Prior came back healthy, they could win 100 with the current offense, IMO. I think the Cubs will be either good or great in 2007, with Prior being the deciding factor between the two.

 

Well, I guess the Cubs will be good in 2007.

 

2007 Cubs: great team or greatest team of all time?

[UMFan83]

What do you think will happen if we don't get Meche or Lilly?

[baseball7897]

What do you think will happen if we don't get Meche or Lilly?

 

Hendry sends too much to Colorado for Jason Jennings. Or he will probably signs Marquis.

Edited December 6, 2006 by baseball7897

[Joe_Cub]

paul sullivan on the score says lilly's agent is having a press conference in about 20 minutes (3 et) so we should know soon.

[Drew Doughty]

What do you think will happen if we don't get Meche or Lilly?

 

hendry gets desperate and trades too much for Westbrook, Jennings, or Penny.

[Flames24Rulz]

What do you think will happen if we don't get Meche or Lilly?

 

The praying for Prior and Miller to be healthy by April will begin.

[baseball7897]

paul sullivan on the score says lilly's agent is having a press conference in about 20 minutes (3 et) so we should know soon.

 

Lilly signs with the Cubs.

[Shilzzz]

What do you think will happen if we don't get Meche or Lilly?

 

hendry gets desperate and trades too much for Westbrook, Jennings, or Penny.

 

i'd rather have either of those three over meche/lilly

[Shilzzz]

What do you think will happen if we don't get Meche or Lilly?

 

The praying for Prior and Miller to be healthy by April will begin.

 

that hasn't already started?

[Drew Doughty]

What do you think will happen if we don't get Meche or Lilly?

 

hendry gets desperate and trades too much for Westbrook, Jennings, or Penny.

 

i'd rather have either of those three over meche/lilly

 

Depends on what we give up. I'd rather give up money for Lilly than players for Westbrook or Jennings. I like Penny a lot, but I think he is going to demand too much in return. We don't really match up with the Dodgers either. They don't need OF help, which is what we can provide with Jones.

[IWU_CUBS_FAN]

What do you think will happen if we don't get Meche or Lilly?

 

The praying for Prior and Miller to be healthy by April will begin.

 

that hasn't already started?

 

yea i've been doin the prayer thing for prior since 2004

[Shilzzz]

What do you think will happen if we don't get Meche or Lilly?

 

hendry gets desperate and trades too much for Westbrook, Jennings, or Penny.

 

i'd rather have either of those three over meche/lilly

 

Depends on what we give up. I'd rather give up money for Lilly than players for Westbrook or Jennings. I like Penny a lot, but I think he is going to demand too much in return. We don't really match up with the Dodgers either. They don't need OF help, which is what we can provide with Jones.

 

the money hendry is about to spend on lilly is just as pricey as a prospect/whatever package for penny when talent is taken account of.

[YearofDaCubs]

Let's face the facts, having a healthy Prior changes the entire scope of the rotation. That being said I doubt Prior will ever give us a year similar to 2003 if ever.

[baseball7897]

Let's face the facts, having a healthy Prior changes the entire scope of the rotation. That being said I doubt Prior will ever give us a year similar to 2003 if ever.

 

Prior will bounce back in 07.

[C.C.]

Let's face the facts, having a healthy Prior changes the entire scope of the rotation. That being said I doubt Prior will ever give us a year similar to 2003 if ever.

 

I agree. I tend to think we will never see the 2003 Prior.

[Drew Doughty]

What do you think will happen if we don't get Meche or Lilly?

 

hendry gets desperate and trades too much for Westbrook, Jennings, or Penny.

 

i'd rather have either of those three over meche/lilly

 

Depends on what we give up. I'd rather give up money for Lilly than players for Westbrook or Jennings. I like Penny a lot, but I think he is going to demand too much in return. We don't really match up with the Dodgers either. They don't need OF help, which is what we can provide with Jones.

 

the money hendry is about to spend on lilly is just as pricey as a prospect/whatever package for penny when talent is taken account of.

 

I don't think either Westbrook or Jennings -- especially Jennings -- is much more talented than Lilly. I don't have an issue with spending money at this point. It's not like signing Lilly blocks us this year. It doesn't really hurt us down the road so long as we still have money.

[IWU_CUBS_FAN]

Let's face the facts, having a healthy Prior changes the entire scope of the rotation. That being said I doubt Prior will ever give us a year similar to 2003 if ever.

 

Prior will bounce back in 07.

 

will bounce back onto the DL...

[YearofDaCubs]

Let's face the facts, having a healthy Prior changes the entire scope of the rotation. That being said I doubt Prior will ever give us a year similar to 2003 if ever.

 

Prior will bounce back in 07.

 

will bounce back onto the DL...

If he ever gets out of the DL first. :lol: