Foxsports: Cubs discussing Jones for Jennings/Lugo

[RammyFanny]

Cubs and more Cubs

If the Cubs sign Schmidt, the other pitcher they acquire likely would be a less expensive back-of-the-rotation type. Another possibility would be to sign one pitcher from a group that includes left-hander Ted Lilly and right-handers Gil Meche and Miguel Batista, then trade for another.

 

The Cubs have discussed acquiring Rockies right-hander Jason Jennings for right fielder Jacque Jones, who would play center in Colorado. Such a move could lead to the Cubs' signing of free agent Julio Lugo to play center. Alfonso Soriano presumably would play left, and the Cubs would need to figure out right.

 

The Cubs have maintained interest in signing Lugo to a multi-year deal even while increasing their pursuit of starting pitchers. Lugo likely would return to the infield in 2008 to clear a spot for top outfield prospect Felix Pie. The Cubs have an option on shortstop Cesar Izturis for '08. Second baseman Mark DeRosa, who recently signed a three-year deal, can play other positions.

 

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/6226820

 

Yeah, sign me up for JJ for JJ.

[goonys evil twin]

The current offense, minus Jones and plus Lugo, is not very good.

[E.J.]

I wouldn't mind picking up Jason Jennings, but I have no interest in signing Lugo to play CF unless Hendry has something up his sleeve to get a big bat for LF as well. Jone to Lugo would be too big a downgrade offensively IMO, and we still need to add offensively.

[baseball7897]

I wouldn't mind picking up Jason Jennings, but I have no interest in signing Lugo to play CF unless Hendry has something up his sleeve to get a big bat for LF as well. Jone to Lugo would be too big a downgrade offensively IMO, and we still need to add offensively.

 

I would imagine Hendry would target Cliff Floyd if Jones was traded.

[YearofDaCubs]

The current offense, minus Jones and plus Lugo, is not very good.

Agreed. All Jones needs is a platoon partner.

[Vinestal]

Cubs and more Cubs

If the Cubs sign Schmidt, the other pitcher they acquire likely would be a less expensive back-of-the-rotation type. Another possibility would be to sign one pitcher from a group that includes left-hander Ted Lilly and right-handers Gil Meche and Miguel Batista, then trade for another.

 

The Cubs have discussed acquiring Rockies right-hander Jason Jennings for right fielder Jacque Jones, who would play center in Colorado. Such a move could lead to the Cubs' signing of free agent Julio Lugo to play center. Alfonso Soriano presumably would play left, and the Cubs would need to figure out right.

 

The Cubs have maintained interest in signing Lugo to a multi-year deal even while increasing their pursuit of starting pitchers. Lugo likely would return to the infield in 2008 to clear a spot for top outfield prospect Felix Pie. The Cubs have an option on shortstop Cesar Izturis for '08. Second baseman Mark DeRosa, who recently signed a three-year deal, can play other positions.

 

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/6226820

 

Yeah, sign me up for JJ for JJ.

 

What happened to Murton, do they not know that he's on our roster?

[E.J.]

I wouldn't mind picking up Jason Jennings, but I have no interest in signing Lugo to play CF unless Hendry has something up his sleeve to get a big bat for LF as well. Jone to Lugo would be too big a downgrade offensively IMO, and we still need to add offensively.

 

I would imagine Hendry would target Cliff Floyd if Jones was traded.

 

Not really the upgrade I was looking for, especially since Floyd is pretty much a bench guy at this point in his career because of all his injury problems. I would rather just keep Jones in CF and keep Murton in LF.

[goonys evil twin]

Such a move could lead to the Cubs' signing of free agent Julio Lugo to play center. Alfonso Soriano presumably would play left, and the Cubs would need to figure out right.

 

 

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/6226820

 

Yeah, sign me up for JJ for JJ.

 

What happened to Murton, do they not know that he's on our roster?

 

I didn't even notice that part. I'm assuming such a series of events would leave the lineup looking like:

 

Soriano

Lugo

Lee

Ramirez

Barrett

Murton

DeRosa

Izturis

 

 

That is not something I'd like to see.

Edited December 1, 2006 by goony's evil twin

[Guest]

sounds like a terrible idea for all involved. the rockies need jennings, jones handling cf at coors is extremely dubious, and lugo playing anywhere but middle infielder is just play stupid.

[RammyFanny]

The current offense, minus Jones and plus Lugo, is not very good.

 

Considering the Orioles rumor that might involve Jones for Benson, Jennings is at least a little more refreshing.

[YearofDaCubs]

The current offense, minus Jones and plus Lugo, is not very good.

 

Considering the Orioles rumor that might involve Jones for Benson, Jennings is at least a little more refreshing.

Jock for Benson is a terrible idea on our part.

[Guest]

I wouldn't give up Jock's jock for Benson.

[Southpaw191679666239]

I'm beginning to like Ken Rosenthal and FoxSports less and less. :x

[Butterscup1679666578]

Jennings-Schmidt would be fantastic.

 

Z

Schmidt

Jennings

Hill

Miller-Prior

 

Put Lugo at SS and bring Pie up, let him play and develop. Sign Floyd and let him give Murton or Pie a day off here and there, with Soriano moving to CF when Pie is on the bench.

 

Soriano

Lugo

Lee

Ramirez

Barrett

Murton

DeRosa

Pie

 

Of course, if Lugo is for CF, then I greatly dislike this.

[Sarcastic]

I don't know much about Jennings. Besides his one great season and the fact that his career numbers are inflated somewhat by playing for Colorado, what makes people think he is a good option?

[tkenm356]

You had a chance to title a thread "Jacque on the blaque?" and you passed it up?

 

Missed it again!

 

I don't want to beat a dead horse... but Pittsburgh needs a left-handed RF with pop. They have 6 SP's available to be penciled into their rotation next year, they can afford to trade at least one of their young pitchers. I mean, it's practically writing its own script here.

[RammyFanny]

I'm beginning to like Ken Rosenthal and FoxSports less and less. :x

 

I still don't think it's that bad. Your trading Jones for a pitcher we could desperately need. No, Jennings isn't the greatest in the world, but we could do alot worse than trading Jones, who just doesn't seem to fit in Wrigley, for a 28 year old that put up a 3.78 ERA last year.

[abuck1220]

instead of downgrading from jones to lugo, how about we upgrade from izturis to lugo?

 

soriano

lugo

lee

ramirez

jones

barrett

murton

derosa

 

...isn't too bad.

[Butterscup1679666578]

I don't know much about Jennings. Besides his one great season and the fact that his career numbers are inflated somewhat by playing for Colorado, what makes people think he is a good option?

 

Jennings throws a lot of innings, and has a very impressive GB% since 2002 at 46.4%. I really like him.

Edited December 1, 2006 by Butterscup

[Rob]

I'm not huge on Jennings... but he's certainly a good value for Jones.

[tkenm356]

instead of downgrading from jones to lugo, how about we upgrade from izturis to lugo?

 

Here here!

[YearofDaCubs]

instead of downgrading from jones to lugo, how about we upgrade from izturis to lugo?

 

soriano

lugo

lee

ramirez

jones

barrett

murton

derosa

 

...isn't too bad.

Now we're talking, especially if we can platoon Jones. Jones really does have good numbers against righties it's the lefty pitching that kills him.

[CubColtPacer]

instead of downgrading from jones to lugo, how about we upgrade from izturis to lugo?

 

soriano

lugo

lee

ramirez

jones

barrett

murton

derosa

 

...isn't too bad.

 

Well, the upside of moving Jones for Jennings is not only do you get a potentially very good pitcher, but you only suffer with Lugo in CF for one year before he replaces Izturis. This could be a potentially very good long-term move for the Cubs, and it would improve their team OBP.

[goonys evil twin]

instead of downgrading from jones to lugo, how about we upgrade from izturis to lugo?

 

soriano

lugo

lee

ramirez

jones

barrett

murton

derosa

 

...isn't too bad.

 

More livable, but then you have to get rid of Izturis somehow.

[Rob]

instead of downgrading from jones to lugo, how about we upgrade from izturis to lugo?

 

soriano

lugo

lee

ramirez

jones

barrett

murton

derosa

 

...isn't too bad.

 

More livable, but then you have to get rid of Izturis somehow.

 

Cover him in honey and march him off into the woods?