Crane Kenney on ESPN 1000 w/Waddle and Silvy

[David]

Just a heads up. We'll see if he elaborates at all on the 2 rumored high-profile deals from his last appearance.

[David]

As for the comments about the moves...

 

- He stands by his statement that this will not be the same team we see on Opening Day.

 

- He obviously can't mention any names, but said that we all probably know what the first deal is.

 

- The second deal is about as high profile as the first (whatever that means).

 

- Takes two to tango. Jim has likely had many sleepless nights as he badly wants to get these moves done.

 

He also started with a few comments about Zell... basically said that Zell isn't what he is being portrayed as.

 

- When the Z deal came along, Kenney went to Zell to get approval. Zell asked for the pros and cons. Gave the go-ahead right there (obviously).

 

- They are keeping their options open with regard to naming rights. He won't rule out an entirely new name but seemed to suggest that something less intrusive like the Bears naming rights package was more likely.

[CuseCubFan69]

Thanks David!

[CyHawk_Cub]

As for the comments about the moves...

 

- The second deal is about as high profile as the first (whatever that means).

 

 

He clearly needs to change his definition of "high profile" b/c I see no other Transactions thread as lengthy & off-topic as the Roberts thread.

[C.C.]

I'm dying to know what the "other" deal is!

[The Voice of Reason]

I think high profile to Crane means Roberts and Crisp.

[CuseCubFan69]

I think high profile to Crane means Roberts and Crisp.

 

Me too but I'd love it to be a good SS instead!

[David]

I'm fairly sure that if the Cubs wanted Crisp, they'd have him already.

[David]

We can only hope that the other move is for a SP like Blanton/Burnett/Harden...

 

Not really likely, I guess. Hopefully, we pick up another (good) starter at some point this season, though.

[David]

I think high profile to Crane means Roberts and Crisp.

 

Me too but I'd love it to be a good SS instead!

 

That's not happening. They don't see SS as a position of need at all, as absurd as that is.

[The Voice of Reason]

I'm fairly sure that if the Cubs wanted Crisp, they'd have him already.

 

Maybe the Red Sox don't want Marquis.

[CuseCubFan69]

I think high profile to Crane means Roberts and Crisp.

 

Me too but I'd love it to be a good SS instead!

 

That's not happening. They don't see SS as a position of need at all, as absurd as that is.

 

Yeah I know but maybe the Cubs are being coy with the Riot and are going to make the right move. A fan can wish.

[Derwood]

anyone think Hendry listens to this and cringes? apparently Kenney doesn't understand the term "close to the vest"

[TruffleShuffle]

anyone think Hendry listens to this and cringes? apparently Kenney doesn't understand the term "close to the vest"

 

the way hendry operates, it's clear that he doesn't understand the term either.

[C.C.]

anyone think Hendry listens to this and cringes? apparently Kenney doesn't understand the term "close to the vest"

 

He said nothing that most the world already knows.

[David]

My position on Theriot at this point is just to hope that he can pull something like .280/.340/.380 out of his butt. It doesn't seem completely impossible, and I could live with it. Ronny is probably as good as gone, leaving us no other hope.

[Abe Frohman]

I am also not a pessimist when it comes to Theriot. If he starts stinking, I'm sure Piniella will replace him or give him a break, like he did last year. Theriot had a couple of horrible months, but I think/hope he can keep his OB% around .340/.350. I think he is going to score plenty of runs and be a contributor.

[BudHouse]

Kenney can't mention names because that's tampering.

 

If the Cubs can trade Cedeno, Pie, Marshall, Gallagher, Murton, Marquis, Ceda and Fontenot and get Crisp and Roberts-I'm satisfied.

[CuseCubFan69]

I am also not a pessimist when it comes to Theriot. If he starts stinking, I'm sure Piniella will replace him or give him a break, like he did last year. Theriot had a couple of horrible months, but I think/hope he can keep his OB% around .340/.350. I think he is going to score plenty of runs and be a contributor.

 

I agree. He's really not who I'd like playing there but if he's struggling I'm sure the Cubs will make a move before the deadline and upgrade the position. I'm rooting for the Riot to have a career year.

[Derwood]

Kenney can't mention names because that's tampering.

 

If the Cubs can trade Cedeno, Pie, Marshall, Gallagher, Murton, Marquis, Ceda and Fontenot and get Crisp and Roberts-I'm satisfied.

 

you'd be satisfied trading 7 players off the 40 man for 2? think about that

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Who is Crane Kenney?

[nick23]

Kenney can't mention names because that's tampering.

 

If the Cubs can trade Cedeno, Pie, Marshall, Gallagher, Murton, Marquis, Ceda and Fontenot and get Crisp and Roberts-I'm satisfied.

Oh my!

[CuseCubFan69]

Who is Crane Kenney?

 

A friend of Davids.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

I'm dying to know what the "other" deal is!

I'm still trying to figure out who Crane Kenney is...

[CubColtPacer]

Who is Crane Kenney?

 

Craig Kenney is the head of the Cubs business operations. He and Hendry are the two heads of the club right now, with Kenney handling the business side and Hendry handling the baseball side.