Interest in Carl Crawford?

[JeffH]

That doesn't even make sense. Isn't Monroe a FA?

 

He's eligible for arbitration.

[UMFan83]

espn1000 is reporting Monroe and package to Ray at the 11am update!! for Crawford

 

wth? Not to question your reputability but I would take any rumor of a trade involving a bad player who isn't even under the Cubs control over a good player with a grain of salt

[tinkerstoeverstochance]

I wonder if Infante or Theriot might be part of the package or even Pie

[CubColtPacer]

That doesn't even make sense. Isn't Monroe a FA?

 

No. He isn't supposed to be a free agent until next year, but the Cubs were likely going to non-tender him later this month.

[tinkerstoeverstochance]

espn1000 is reporting Monroe and package to Ray at the 11am update!! for Crawford

 

wth? Not to question your reputability but I would take any rumor of a trade involving a bad player who isn't even under the Cubs control over a good player with a grain of salt

 

No prob, just repeating what I heard on the update at 11am from wmvp

[E.J.]

That doesn't even make sense. Isn't Monroe a FA?

 

No. He isn't supposed to be a free agent until next year, but the Cubs were likely going to non-tender him later this month.

 

Still. Why would the Rays want a crappy outfielder? That must be one hell of a minor-league package we're giving them if we're also giving them Monroe. Also, I'm listening to ESPN 1000 now, and they're not talking about it. Wouldn't they be talking about this since it's a pretty big trade for the Cubs? They're talking about the Cubs maybe adding Matsui right now.

Edited November 13, 2007 by E.J.

[UMFan83]

I wonder if Infante or Theriot might be part of the package or even Pie

 

Thats irresponsible reporting if they report Monroe is the head of any trade package.

 

Anyways, I'd rather have Fukudome than Crawford any day of the week.

 

-Fukudome is better in the area we need more help in, OBP

-Fukudome doesn't cost anything in terms of players

-Fukudome will probably be making less than Crawford by the end of his contract.

[UMFan83]

espn1000 is reporting Monroe and package to Ray at the 11am update!! for Crawford

 

wth? Not to question your reputability but I would take any rumor of a trade involving a bad player who isn't even under the Cubs control over a good player with a grain of salt

 

No prob, just repeating what I heard on the update at 11am from wmvp

 

11am? Its 9:15?

[Keener98]

espn1000 is reporting Monroe and package to Ray at the 11am update!! for Crawford

 

wth? Not to question your reputability but I would take any rumor of a trade involving a bad player who isn't even under the Cubs control over a good player with a grain of salt

 

No prob, just repeating what I heard on the update at 11am from wmvp

 

Where the hell is it 11 am?

[CubColtPacer]

That doesn't even make sense. Isn't Monroe a FA?

 

No. He isn't supposed to be a free agent until next year, but the Cubs were likely going to non-tender him later this month.

 

Still. Why would the Rays want a crappy outfielder? That must be one hell of a minor-league package we're giving them if we're also giving them Monroe.

 

I have no idea on that part, which makes me highly skeptical. I guess we'll just wait and see though. If it was a minor league package, it almost certainly includes Gallagher though (he's the only guy that's big enough in the minor league system that the Rays would want).

[tinkerstoeverstochance]

espn1000 is reporting Monroe and package to Ray at the 11am update!! for Crawford

 

wth? Not to question your reputability but I would take any rumor of a trade involving a bad player who isn't even under the Cubs control over a good player with a grain of salt

 

No prob, just repeating what I heard on the update at 11am from wmvp

 

Where the hell is it 11 am?

 

sorry I havent changed the wall clock its 1019am here

[ctcf]

espn1000 is reporting Monroe and package to Ray at the 11am update!! for Crawford

 

wth? Not to question your reputability but I would take any rumor of a trade involving a bad player who isn't even under the Cubs control over a good player with a grain of salt

 

No prob, just repeating what I heard on the update at 11am from wmvp

 

Where the hell is it 11 am?

 

lmao

 

Failed attempt @ rumor

 

Edit: Not changing the clock... a likely excuse.

 

So anyone else hear this incredibly silly update?

Edited November 13, 2007 by ctcf

[E.J.]

Just had an update on ESPN 1000. They said the Cubs might trade Monroe soon to some team, and said the Cubs are looking at Crawford, but said nothing about a trade being finalized that actually includes Monroe for Crawford.

[UMFan83]

Just had an update on ESPN 1000. They said the Cubs might trade Monroe soon to some team, and said the Cubs are looking at Crawford, but said nothing about a trade being finalized that actually includes Monroe for Crawford.

 

LOL

[nilodnayr]

espn1000 is reporting Monroe and package to Ray at the 11am update!! for Crawford

 

wth? Not to question your reputability but I would take any rumor of a trade involving a bad player who isn't even under the Cubs control over a good player with a grain of salt

 

No prob, just repeating what I heard on the update at 11am from wmvp

 

Where the hell is it 11 am?

Hailifax?

[ctcf]

Just had an update on ESPN 1000. They said the Cubs might trade Monroe soon to some team, and said the Cubs are looking at Crawford, but said nothing about a trade being finalized that actually includes Monroe for Crawford.

 

LOL

 

LAWL

 

Thats just cause the update wasn't the 11 am one. Catch up dude.

[UMFan83]

This whole rumor made me realize how much I don't want Crawford and how overrated he is.

[jersey cubs fan]

I wonder if Infante or Theriot might be part of the package or even Pie

 

Thats irresponsible reporting if they report Monroe is the head of any trade package.

 

Most media types would report such a trade using the major league names, even if the prospects involved were the much bigger parts to the puzzle. And most fans would view such a trade as a major leaguer and some prospects.

[Lefty]

espn1000 is reporting Monroe and package to Ray at the 11am update!! for Crawford

 

Who is Ray?

[tinkerstoeverstochance]

when you are wheelchair bound changing a wall clock isnt a frackin priority, and at the TEN am update they said a package of Monroe and prospects the the Rays(sorry I forgot the "S") for Crawford......

[Guest]

I think Crawford should only be plan C. We need to try to improve the offense without giving up pitching. I would much rather sign Fukodome or Jose Guillen. Preferably both and then trade Pie for Khalil Greene. Could you imagine a lineup of Soriano, Fukodome, Lee, Ramirez, Guillen, Greene, Soto, DeRosa?

 

Why? Might as well get Luis Gonzales instead of Guillen. At least LuGo won't go ******* when something doesn't go his way. Like Guillen did in California.

 

Can't tell if you're being sarcastic or not but LuGo was right there with Jeff Kent in the Ethier-Kemp-Loney anti-youth bashing last season.

[nilodnayr]

Give him a break, EJ confirmed that ESPN was reporting both Crawford and Monroe in the same update. Who knows if he misheard or they misspoke, but we now know that Monroe may be heading to Minny and the Cubs are interested in Crawford. No need to pile on.

[tinkerstoeverstochance]

also I just found this Minny Star Trib:

 

http://www.startribune.com/blogs/christensen/?p=418

 

so maybe BL is smoking something...

[jersey cubs fan]

Give him a break, EJ confirmed that ESPN was reporting both Crawford and Monroe in the same update. Who knows if he misheard or they misspoke, but we now know that Monroe may be heading to Minny and the Cubs are interested in Crawford. No need to pile on.

 

I think that a large percentage of bogus radio rumors posted on here are a result of people hearing 2 names and then reporting somebody is saying they are being traded for somebody. If you are going to post a rumor you hear on the radio, I think you should be sure exactly what you heard or else expect to have people question your credibility.

[CuseCubFan69]

Give him a break, EJ confirmed that ESPN was reporting both Crawford and Monroe in the same update. Who knows if he misheard or they misspoke, but we now know that Monroe may be heading to Minny and the Cubs are interested in Crawford. No need to pile on.

 

Agreed. I wonder if Lou has any input on this?