Pitchers via Trade

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With the meetings starting tommorrow we should look at the market for pitching. It seems Hendry will spend most of his time at the meetings focusing on pitching. That being said I think he will get one of his pitchers via trade during these meetings. Here are some realistic names that we may here in the coming days:

 

Rodrigo Lopez- Have seen his name mentioned already with the Cubs. Is durable but overall is not the pitcher we should be looking for

 

Jake Westbrook- We all know the rumors about him Cleveland says he's not going anywhere but it still seems it could be a possibilty

 

Joe Blanton- His name has surface in trade rumors lately. He is a good young pitcher who is durable would make a quality mid rotation starter

 

Tim Hudson- Atlanta would most likely deal him for a decent package. I still think he can be a good pitcher, and he comes with a large contract

 

Jason Jennings- Fine young arm who has been rumored for Jacque it may take more than that, but I think Hendry will try real hard for this one

 

Aaron Cook- Jennings teammate, could make an OK 4th starter might just be better to go with in house options though

 

Brad Penny- This is one that Jim should pursue hard. Penny has been good recently and with the Dodgers having 7 starters some have to go and Penny's larger salary make him most likely

 

Jon Lieber- Lieber has been very solid and durable over the years. He has a high salary which would make him easier to aquire. Lieber would be a very good mid rotation guy

 

Paul Moholm- Would the Pirates deal with us again? They are said to want a hitter (Jacque) and I don't think they would give up Duke or Snell. Maholm is a young guy with good control who could log some solid innings

 

These are some names I think will pop up around the Cubs this week. All are pretty good pitchers. If I had to pick one it would be Penny or Lieber. I think due to their age and higher salaries they could be had a little easier than some of the other guys. Westbrook or Jennings would be great, but I think it would take way to much to get them.

[VanceJergins]

With the meetings starting tommorrow we should look at the market for pitching. It seems Hendry will spend most of his time at the meetings focusing on pitching. That being said I think he will get one of his pitchers via trade during these meetings. Here are some realistic names that we may here in the coming days:

 

Rodrigo Lopez- Have seen his name mentioned already with the Cubs. Is durable but overall is not the pitcher we should be looking for

 

Jake Westbrook- We all know the rumors about him Cleveland says he's not going anywhere but it still seems it could be a possibilty

 

Joe Blanton- His name has surface in trade rumors lately. He is a good young pitcher who is durable would make a quality mid rotation starter

 

Tim Hudson- Atlanta would most likely deal him for a decent package. I still think he can be a good pitcher, and he comes with a large contract

 

Jason Jennings- Fine young arm who has been rumored for Jacque it may take more than that, but I think Hendry will try real hard for this one

 

Aaron Cook- Jennings teammate, could make an OK 4th starter might just be better to go with in house options though

 

Brad Penny- This is one that Jim should pursue hard. Penny has been good recently and with the Dodgers having 7 starters some have to go and Penny's larger salary make him most likely

 

Jon Lieber- Lieber has been very solid and durable over the years. He has a high salary which would make him easier to aquire. Lieber would be a very good mid rotation guy

 

Paul Moholm- Would the Pirates deal with us again? They are said to want a hitter (Jacque) and I don't think they would give up Duke or Snell. Maholm is a young guy with good control who could log some solid innings

 

These are some names I think will pop up around the Cubs this week. All are pretty good pitchers. If I had to pick one it would be Penny or Lieber. I think due to their age and higher salaries they could be had a little easier than some of the other guys. Westbrook or Jennings would be great, but I think it would take way to much to get them.

 

I think Hudson is worth taking a gamble on, especially considering guys like Lilly will be making close to $10 million.

 

I also think Jennings and Penny should be targets. I think with the players the Indians have signed recently, we no longer have anything they want, that we would be willing to give up for Westbrook.

 

My goal would be to sign Schmidt and trade for Jennings or Penny, then have a rotation of:

 

Zambrano

Schmidt

Hill

Jennings/Penny

Prior/Miller

 

That'd be pretty solid.

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Rogers seems to disagree with me I guess. The title of his new article says:

 

Hendry won't be Trader Jim

Cubs GM doesn't see many teams dealing because of contracts

[mhuber92211]

Rogers seems to disagree with me I guess. The title of his new article says:

 

Hendry won't be Trader Jim

Cubs GM doesn't see many teams dealing because of contracts

 

Thats just a silly comment. It appears that the Cubs could care less about contract size this offseason.

 

I Vote Hudson (likely Cheaper then some of the younger pitchers due to contract size). I would give up Jones/Marshall/Rule V pticher for Hudson & prospect.