Rozner Suggests Kline and Sweeney

[HoopsCubs]

http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/rozner.asp?id=335935

 

"If the Giants start dumping players for prospects, two guys who could help the Cubs immediately are lefty reliever Steve Kline and lefty pinch hitter Mark Sweeney. They’re both specialists and both have playoff experience."

 

Sweeney has a .974 OPS as a pinch hitter, and could replace Ward.

Kline has been amazing since June 1 - just 2 earned runs in 20 appearances/21 innings.

 

 

Hoops

[IWU_CUBS_FAN]

i wouldnt mind this...o well gotta go to work....hopefully i hear something when i get out, but doubtful

[don_kessinger_was_good]

Kline is a total ***** that wanted to bean Mark Prior in the head.

 

Sweeney OTOH would be a good pickup. Nice bat and can play several positions, making him more valuable than Ward.

[GaborBako]

How long has this been on your radar, Hoops?

[Shilzzz]

say no to kline!

[kujay]

Kline is a total [expletive] that wanted to bean Mark Prior in the head.

 

I sort of figured Kline would have insisted on full no-trade clause to the Cubs in every contract he signs.

 

But he's a fun guy. I'd take him.

[HoopsCubs]

Kline is a total [expletive] that wanted to bean Mark Prior in the head.

 

Sweeney OTOH would be a good pickup. Nice bat and can play several positions, making him more valuable than Ward.

 

Kline absolutely hates the Cardinals (I'm not sure of the reasons). It might be an asset to have him considering we have 8 games left with STL.

[Banedon]

How long has this been on your radar, Hoops?

 

Probably since the article was published.

[Electron Blue]

How long has this been on your radar, Hoops?

 

Probably since the article was published.

 

:D

[jersey cubs fan]

Are you sure this was Rozner and not his favorite GM not working in baseball?

[HoopsCubs]

How long has this been on your radar, Hoops?

 

Didn't know I had a radar. I read it this morning in Barry Rozner's column.

[HoopsCubs]

Are you sure this was Rozner and not his favorite GM not working in baseball?

 

It definitely wasn't that guy. But I hear that guy had the idea of trading for Pat Burrell.

[UMFan83]

How long has this been on your radar, Hoops?

 

Didn't know I had a radar. I read it this morning in Barry Rozner's column.

 

Desipio reader I'm guessing. I really enjoy their humor except when it pertains to their disdain for this message board and specific posters here.

[The Voice of Reason]

Are you sure this was Rozner and not his favorite GM not working in baseball?

 

:)

 

Are you insinuating Sanjay = Hoops?

[Wilson A2000]

Is Ward out for the year?

[NCCubFan]

Is Ward out for the year?

No.

Also, Cubs general manager Jim Hendry said Daryle Ward, sidelined with a strained right calf, could be back by the middle of August, which would be sooner than expected. Ward, a key left-handed bat off the bench, went on the disabled list July 20.