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Seeing as it looks safe to proclaim the possibilities of acquiring Brian Roberts as being dead, we still have these two "significant moves" on the horizon. What the heck are they going to be?

 

One logical choice would obviously be Marlon Byrd of the Rangers, hopefully spinning one of our veterans (Dempster of Marquis, but thats probably just me dreaming) off for a platoon buddy for Pie. There are also the rumors of Gary Matthews Jr. although this are much more unfounded and probably less desirable.

 

This still leaves us with a second "mystery" move. This would presumably be for pitching although with Lieber, how much actual incentive do the Cubs have to go in this direction? They could also be looking at yet another second baseman although one would hope they're not that crazy. I suppose there's also the pipe dream of them upgrading SS but really, who wants to replace Theriot?

 

So folks (especially you Bruce, whenever you return), what happens next?

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Marlon Byrd and AJ Burnett are my predictions.

 

Those players would be great, but the Burnett speculation centered on DeRosa and Dempster with DeRosa being available because of the Roberts trade. I wonder what other options for a Burnett trade there are if DeRosa is not part of the trade package. I'm sure the Cubs aren't going to play Theriot and Cedeno at SS and 2B.

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My guess is if the Roberts deal doesn't pan out, Hendry will look toward LA to see what the Angels do about 3B. If they can work out a Crede deal (maybe along with Konerko), then I think you will see Hendry move on to Figgins for 2B. The other deal, I'd imagine would be for a pitcher. Burnett is still my hope there, but Blanton is a possibility if he doesn't cost too much.
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My guess is if the Roberts deal doesn't pan out, Hendry will look toward LA to see what the Angels do about 3B. If they can work out a Crede deal (maybe along with Konerko), then I think you will see Hendry move on to Figgins for 2B. The other deal, I'd imagine would be for a pitcher. Burnett is still my hope there, but Blanton is a possibility if he doesn't cost too much.

 

I would think if they got Figgins while not getting Roberts, you'd see DeRosa at 2B and Figgins in CF. That is, unless they trade DeRosa in a package for Burnett or something like that.

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My guess is if the Roberts deal doesn't pan out, Hendry will look toward LA to see what the Angels do about 3B. If they can work out a Crede deal (maybe along with Konerko), then I think you will see Hendry move on to Figgins for 2B. The other deal, I'd imagine would be for a pitcher. Burnett is still my hope there, but Blanton is a possibility if he doesn't cost too much.

 

I would think if they got Figgins while not getting Roberts, you'd see DeRosa at 2B and Figgins in CF. That is, unless they trade DeRosa in a package for Burnett or something like that.

 

I agree. I think if the Cubs got Figgins, he'd play CF and there's a strong chance that Pie could be dealt for pitching.

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Seeing as it looks safe to proclaim the possibilities of acquiring Brian Roberts as being dead, we still have these two "significant moves" on the horizon. What the heck are they going to be?

 

One logical choice would obviously be Marlon Byrd of the Rangers, hopefully spinning one of our veterans (Dempster of Marquis, but thats probably just me dreaming) off for a platoon buddy for Pie. There are also the rumors of Gary Matthews Jr. although this are much more unfounded and probably less desirable.

 

This still leaves us with a second "mystery" move. This would presumably be for pitching although with Lieber, how much actual incentive do the Cubs have to go in this direction? They could also be looking at yet another second baseman although one would hope they're not that crazy. I suppose there's also the pipe dream of them upgrading SS but really, who wants to replace Theriot?

 

So folks (especially you Bruce, whenever you return), what happens next?

 

 

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/cs-071105rogers,1,60753.column

Thinking back to what Phil Rogers was speculating in November:

 

"If the Cubs signed him [Fukudome], they might be in position to use Felix Pie in a significant trade, possibly with San Diego for shortstop Khalil Greene."

 

I think there already is a Greene thread about he and the Padres not reaching terms on a long term deal. He does have 2 years left before free agency. Maybe San Diego moves him now for Pie and something else. Greene will probably make $11M in the next 2 seasons.

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Seeing as it looks safe to proclaim the possibilities of acquiring Brian Roberts as being dead, we still have these two "significant moves" on the horizon. What the heck are they going to be?

 

One logical choice would obviously be Marlon Byrd of the Rangers, hopefully spinning one of our veterans (Dempster of Marquis, but thats probably just me dreaming) off for a platoon buddy for Pie. There are also the rumors of Gary Matthews Jr. although this are much more unfounded and probably less desirable.

 

This still leaves us with a second "mystery" move. This would presumably be for pitching although with Lieber, how much actual incentive do the Cubs have to go in this direction? They could also be looking at yet another second baseman although one would hope they're not that crazy. I suppose there's also the pipe dream of them upgrading SS but really, who wants to replace Theriot?

 

So folks (especially you Bruce, whenever you return), what happens next?

 

 

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/cs-071105rogers,1,60753.column

Thinking back to what Phil Rogers was speculating in November:

 

"If the Cubs signed him [Fukudome], they might be in position to use Felix Pie in a significant trade, possibly with San Diego for shortstop Khalil Greene."

 

I think there already is a Greene thread about he and the Padres not reaching terms on a long term deal. He does have 2 years left before free agency. Maybe San Diego moves him now for Pie and something else. Greene will probably make $11M in the next 2 seasons.

With SD looking for a left fielder, i'd be inclined to think they would take a Murton, Cedeno, Gallagher or Marshall package over Pie, though I could be wrong.

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Seeing as it looks safe to proclaim the possibilities of acquiring Brian Roberts as being dead, we still have these two "significant moves" on the horizon. What the heck are they going to be?

 

One logical choice would obviously be Marlon Byrd of the Rangers, hopefully spinning one of our veterans (Dempster of Marquis, but thats probably just me dreaming) off for a platoon buddy for Pie. There are also the rumors of Gary Matthews Jr. although this are much more unfounded and probably less desirable.

 

This still leaves us with a second "mystery" move. This would presumably be for pitching although with Lieber, how much actual incentive do the Cubs have to go in this direction? They could also be looking at yet another second baseman although one would hope they're not that crazy. I suppose there's also the pipe dream of them upgrading SS but really, who wants to replace Theriot?

 

So folks (especially you Bruce, whenever you return), what happens next?

 

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/cs-071105rogers,1,60753.column

Thinking back to what Phil Rogers was speculating in November:

 

"If the Cubs signed him [Fukudome], they might be in position to use Felix Pie in a significant trade, possibly with San Diego for shortstop Khalil Greene."

 

I think there already is a Greene thread about he and the Padres not reaching terms on a long term deal. He does have 2 years left before free agency. Maybe San Diego moves him now for Pie and something else. Greene will probably make $11M in the next 2 seasons.

With SD looking for a left fielder, i'd be inclined to think they would take a Murton, Cedeno, Gallagher or Marshall package over Pie, though I could be wrong.

They can put Pie in LF. He can play any of the OF positions. But really, let's look at their OF. They have Edmonds and Giles in CF and RF. They could move either to LF without much trouble.

 

That said, I don't think Hendry is interested in a SS at present. I do think that he will be looking for one around the ASB though. Greene could be in a Cub uniform this season. However, I don't think it will be before the season starts.

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Seeing as it looks safe to proclaim the possibilities of acquiring Brian Roberts as being dead, we still have these two "significant moves" on the horizon. What the heck are they going to be?

 

One logical choice would obviously be Marlon Byrd of the Rangers, hopefully spinning one of our veterans (Dempster of Marquis, but thats probably just me dreaming) off for a platoon buddy for Pie. There are also the rumors of Gary Matthews Jr. although this are much more unfounded and probably less desirable.

 

This still leaves us with a second "mystery" move. This would presumably be for pitching although with Lieber, how much actual incentive do the Cubs have to go in this direction? They could also be looking at yet another second baseman although one would hope they're not that crazy. I suppose there's also the pipe dream of them upgrading SS but really, who wants to replace Theriot?

 

So folks (especially you Bruce, whenever you return), what happens next?

 

 

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/cs-071105rogers,1,60753.column

Thinking back to what Phil Rogers was speculating in November:

 

"If the Cubs signed him [Fukudome], they might be in position to use Felix Pie in a significant trade, possibly with San Diego for shortstop Khalil Greene."

 

I think there already is a Greene thread about he and the Padres not reaching terms on a long term deal. He does have 2 years left before free agency. Maybe San Diego moves him now for Pie and something else. Greene will probably make $11M in the next 2 seasons.

 

The only problem is that Fukudome signed specifically to play RF. The stories claim that is why he picked the Cubs over the White Sox. Unless you convince Soriano to play CF, the Cubs would need a CF. I agree with some of the other posts about Murton, Cedeno, plus Marshall (?). If the Byrd deal doesn't work, it would be nice to expand the deal to get Hairston as a 4th OF.

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