Barrett would like to remain a Cub

[RynoRules]

To me it all depends on how tradeable the deal is. Like someone mentioned earlier, he could be traded to the AL to DH if the deal is configured properly. Plus he could probably play an IF position, no?

[CuseCubFan69]

Maybe a 3 year deal and the 3rd year has a mutual option? How old is he...32 or so? Catchers, if healthy, seem to be like leftys...somebody always wants one.

 

Besides, wouldn't the ladies really hate it if he left?

[CubColtPacer]

Maybe a 3 year deal and the 3rd year has a mutual option? How old is he...32 or so? Catchers, if healthy, seem to be like leftys...somebody always wants one.

 

Besides, wouldn't the ladies really hate it if he left?

 

He's 30 years old right now.

[CuseCubFan69]

Maybe a 3 year deal and the 3rd year has a mutual option? How old is he...32 or so? Catchers, if healthy, seem to be like leftys...somebody always wants one.

 

Besides, wouldn't the ladies really hate it if he left?

 

He's 30 years old right now.

 

So he'll be 31 in 2008. I wonder if he'd go for another 3 year deal like I suggested? I'm curious if he sees all the cash being thrown around and knows this will be his last big one so will want a longer deal.

 

Another thing I would look at is, how well does he work out and keep in condition? I understand that catchers all break down but if you're willing to work out and stay in shape he has that going for him and would be worth a 3 year deal. The difference between Barrett and a lot of other catchers is that he has played other postions so that's to his and the teams benefit too.

 

I wouldn't worry about the young guys coming up. If the young guy is proving he belongs in the minors it's a win win IMO. Yeah, the Cubs have a possible hefty contract to unload but I think they could do it if Barrett is still producing.

[kente777]

Barrett would like to a cub, and I would like him to be as well.

 

Seconded.

All in favor?

 

Ay!

 

eye.

 

oy!!

[RichHillIsABeast]

Barrett would like to a cub, and I would like him to be as well.

 

Seconded.

All in favor?

 

Ay!

 

eye.

 

oy!!

 

I

[RynoRules]

Bad as this org is at developing any sort of position player (3B being the worst of the worst), C has always been particulalrly horrendous. When was the lats time we developed a C with any staying power? Girardi and Berryhill in the mid-to-late 80's?

[CuseCubFan69]

Bad as this org is at developing any sort of position player (3B being the worst of the worst), C has always been particulalrly horrendous. When was the lats time we developed a C with any staying power? Girardi and Berryhill in the mid-to-late 80's?

 

I think it'll depend on how much and long he wants. What do you think he'd ask for?

[Bull]

Barrett would like to a cub, and I would like him to be as well.

 

Seconded.

All in favor?

 

Ay!

 

eye.

 

oy!!

 

I

 

Oooo!!!!

[UMFan83]

We don't need Barrett, we got that catcher that we acquired in the Neifi Perez trade!

[Soul]

IMO, Blanco was signed for two years as insurance against losing him.

 

I don't think Blanco can be considered insurance against losing Barrett. Blanco is a defensive alternative, nothing more -- he's there to give the primary catcher a game off every once in awhile. Barrett's a top catcher on the offensive side -- something which is rather rare and would command very good dollars on the open market, IMO.

[98navigator]

IMO, Blanco was signed for two years as insurance against losing him.

 

I don't think Blanco can be considered insurance against losing Barrett. Blanco is a defensive alternative, nothing more -- he's there to give the primary catcher a game off every once in awhile. Barrett's a top catcher on the offensive side -- something which is rather rare and would command very good dollars on the open market, IMO.

 

Blanco is definitely not an offensive force but I would still say he's the insurance against the loss of Barrett. Having him signed guarantees some stability with the pitching staff and INF should the Cubs lose Barrett. Without Blanco's contract, the team would have been looking at the possibility of complete turnover at catcher.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Hopefully Barrett will give the Cubs a very team friendly deal.

 

 

I see Barrett being very apt to do this sort of thing.

 

I'm not sure why, he just seems to love it here enough to try and make things work out. (at least i hope so :D )

 

I've seen many videos where Barret says he loves being a cub, more than anything else. And this is not typical derrek lee or carlos zambrano stuff. Barret gets gushy.

 

They got him out of Montreal.

 

They got him out of Oakland. Oakland got him out of Montreal.

[CuseCubFan69]

Hopefully Barrett will give the Cubs a very team friendly deal.

 

 

I see Barrett being very apt to do this sort of thing.

 

I'm not sure why, he just seems to love it here enough to try and make things work out. (at least i hope so :D )

 

I've seen many videos where Barret says he loves being a cub, more than anything else. And this is not typical derrek lee or carlos zambrano stuff. Barret gets gushy.

 

They got him out of Montreal.

 

They got him out of Oakland. Oakland got him out of Montreal.

 

That was for Miller, right?

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Hopefully Barrett will give the Cubs a very team friendly deal.

 

 

I see Barrett being very apt to do this sort of thing.

 

I'm not sure why, he just seems to love it here enough to try and make things work out. (at least i hope so :D )

 

I've seen many videos where Barret says he loves being a cub, more than anything else. And this is not typical derrek lee or carlos zambrano stuff. Barret gets gushy.

 

They got him out of Montreal.

 

They got him out of Oakland. Oakland got him out of Montreal.

 

That was for Miller, right?

 

Yes.