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Nothing on ESPN1000's website either.

 

Anyone dial 1-800-Modzilla yet?

 

Can't -- I got my line tied up with 1-900-Mix-A-Lot.

 

Are you shaking that nasty thought?

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I'm on board for this type of acquisition. My guess is that it's either a ST Invite (probably a little early for that type of deal) or a one-year deal with incentives ala Dempster / Williamson. I don't see this signing holding the Cubs back from still looking at impact players for the staff or the field because Marquis will not make more than $2Million this year. It will probably include a team option of $4-5M for next year with a buyout in case he pans out.
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I'm on board for this type of acquisition. My guess is that it's either a ST Invite (probably a little early for that type of deal) or a one-year deal with incentives ala Dempster / Williamson. I don't see this signing holding the Cubs back from still looking at impact players for the staff or the field because Marquis will not make more than $2Million this year. It will probably include a team option of $4-5M for next year with a buyout in case he pans out.

 

Marquis is terrible. He's not worth $2 million. Go after Suppan now.

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ESPN 100 is quite reliable.

 

well then ESPN 1000 must be like 100 times more reliable, right?

 

*dusts off abacus

 

10

 

The dude that broke it on that board says ESPN 100. Sounds bogus.

 

yeah sorry just an attempt at humor. if we sign marquis to $10 million/yr, then alcohol and a sense of humor will be our only hope next summer.

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Marquis will not make more than $2Million this year. It will probably include a team option of $4-5M for next year with a buyout in case he pans out.

 

I would not be so sure about that. $2m with a $5m bonus would be extremely team friendly in his environment. I'm guessing he'd be able to get more than $2m guaranteed this year. And if he does have a team option in there, it's going to be for way more than $5m. If Marquis is at his best, he compares favorably with guys who are getting $10m. So if he settles for under $2m this year, he's only going to give a team an option if they are willing to pay him market price next year.

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I'm on board for this type of acquisition. My guess is that it's either a ST Invite (probably a little early for that type of deal) or a one-year deal with incentives ala Dempster / Williamson. I don't see this signing holding the Cubs back from still looking at impact players for the staff or the field because Marquis will not make more than $2Million this year. It will probably include a team option of $4-5M for next year with a buyout in case he pans out.

 

Marquis is terrible. He's not worth $2 million. Go after Suppan now.

 

Maybe it helps us get Suppan?!? BTW, I don't think you can judge Marquis soley on his performance last year either. His previous two seasons were not bad at all and to get a guy with that type of potential for a million or two would not be bad at all. It's very low risk because he won't be guaranteed a large salary or a spot in the rotation.

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I'm on board for this type of acquisition. My guess is that it's either a ST Invite (probably a little early for that type of deal) or a one-year deal with incentives ala Dempster / Williamson. I don't see this signing holding the Cubs back from still looking at impact players for the staff or the field because Marquis will not make more than $2Million this year. It will probably include a team option of $4-5M for next year with a buyout in case he pans out.

 

Marquis is terrible. He's not worth $2 million. Go after Suppan now.

 

Maybe it helps us get Suppan?!? BTW, I don't think you can judge Marquis soley on his performance last year either. His previous two seasons were not bad at all and to get a guy with that type of potential for a million or two would not be bad at all. It's very low risk because he won't be guaranteed a large salary or a spot in the rotation.

 

There's no need to go low risk again. We need a solid pitcher. His K/BB ratio sucks, and his ERA+, sans two years, sucks. Miller is our low-risk guy, we need to fill the rotation with solid, durable pitchers (like Suppan or Penny)

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Ofman just said there are rumors flowing that Hendry's next target could be Suppan. I know everyone here thinks G.O. is an idiot, but it still warrants attention. He's not the guy getting the info anyways, its usually the beat reporters supplying the information.

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