Kazuo Matsui to the Astros (per ESPN 1000)

[CUBZ99]

Amen. Ed Wade is making Hendry look like a genius.

[Sammy Sofa]

Yessssssssssssssss. Honestly, I'll live without Fukudome if it means no Godawful Matsui contract/production the next 3 years.

[E.J.]

I can't believe how excited I am that we didn't get a player. We seriously need a new GM already.

[CUBZ99]

I can't believe how excited I am that we didn't get a player. We seriously need a new GM already.

 

The Astros are proof that the Cubs could do worse for a GM.

[Post Count Padder]

I can't believe how excited I am that we didn't get a player. We seriously need a new GM already.

 

The Astros are proof that the Cubs could do worse for a GM.

I knew this kind of stuff would happen when the Astros brought Ed Wade back into existence. He is a horrible GM, and makes Hendry look like a genius.

[Outshined_One]

Oh thank you thank you thank you thank you!!!!

[YearofDaCubs]

Great news!!

[JeffH]

Note to Punch Drunk: If Lou still feels the need for a low- to medium-grade LHH middle infielder, go trade for Felipe Lopez.

[Guest]

Thank goodness he's not coming here.

[RyneSandberg]

I'm not sure why this is a good thing, Lou wants a left-handed hitting middle infielder with speed and now with KazMat off the list that means they will be looking at guys like Felipe Lopez and Cristian Guzman.... :-&

[VanceJergins]

Note to Punch Drunk: If Lou still feels the need for a low- to medium-grade LHH middle infielder, go trade for Felipe Lopez.

 

Maybe DeRosa should just learn to bat lefty...He'd probably be about as good as Matsui.

[SouthSideRyan]

WHOOOOOOOOOO

[JeffH]

I'm not sure why this is a good thing, Lou wants a left-handed hitting middle infielder with speed and now with KazMat off the list that means they will be looking at guys like Felipe Lopez and Cristian Guzman.... :-&

 

One year instead of three.

[Sammy Sofa]

WHOOOOOOOOOO

 

KAZ MATSUI.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

dodged that bullet. next one, please

[Mizzou]

Thank God. I hope that Fukudome doesn't go to Houston as a result though.

 

Now what other crappy MIF is available for Hendry to acquire?

[Post Count Padder]

Thank God. I hope that Fukudome doesn't go to Houston as a result though.

 

Now what other crappy MIF is available for Hendry to acquire?

Enrique Wilson may be lured out of retirement.

[HoopsCubs]

I'm not sure why this is a good thing, Lou wants a left-handed hitting middle infielder with speed and now with KazMat off the list that means they will be looking at guys like Felipe Lopez and Cristian Guzman.... :-&

 

I'd actually take a flier on Guzman, if the Nats took Marquis off our hands. Christian has 1 year and $4.2M left on his deal. He's coming off an injury shortened year where he had an .846 OPS.

[rocket]

thank you lord jesus

[HoopsCubs]

Bruce Miles confirms it.

 

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=86977

 

Check out his opening line: "Did the Houston Astros steal a free agent away from the Cubs or save the Cubs from themselves?"

[Post Count Padder]

Bruce Miles confirms it.

 

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=86977

 

Check out his opening line: "Did the Houston Astros steal a free agent away from the Cubs or save the Cubs from themselves?"

Bruce tells it like it is

[nilodnayr]

Bruce Miles confirms it.

 

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=86977

 

Check out his opening line: "Did the Houston Astros steal a free agent away from the Cubs or save the Cubs from themselves?"

 

Bruce, you're m' boy!

[nilodnayr]

well above his career OBP of .325. Matsui's career OBP was one reason the Cubs' interest was not sitting well with many of their fans.

 

The other was that current second baseman Mark DeRosa enjoyed an above-average year, with a .371 OBP and 10 homers. The Cubs had planned to use Matsui at second base while putting DeRosa into a super-utility role.

 

I love when Bruce paraphrases us.

 

Also, why was Hendry in the DR?

[HoopsCubs]

Also, why was Hendry in the DR?

 

Maybe to find out if he will need to spend time next week finding a CF in Nashville. Just speculating.

[nilodnayr]

Also, why was Hendry in the DR?

 

Maybe to find out if he will need to spend time next week finding a CF in Nashville. Just speculating.

 

Good speculation...Pie's had a pretty nice couple of days.