Jim Edmonds Signs With Cubs, Pie to AAA

[mjohnson71]

he didn't last very long there.

 

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/8122046/Padres-to-release-veteran-OF-Edmonds

[Little Slide Rooter]

A healthy Jim Edmonds is a very intriging possibility. The question is, will we ever see one again.

 

I know hes several years removed from his last productive season, but still, hmmm.

[David]

A healthy Jim Edmonds is a very intriging possibility. The question is, will we ever see one again.

 

I know hes several years removed from his last productive season, but still, hmmm.

 

Um, no, thanks.

[Jehrico]

Best news thus far today.

 

No way, no how, do I want Edmonds of all people taking more atbats from Pie.

[TruffleShuffle]

that was quite a steep decline

[Schwarber Fan]

Oh how the roided have fallen

[David]

Oh how the roided have fallen

 

Or it could just be the fact that he's, you know, in his late 30's.

[CubinNY]

Oh how the roided have fallen

 

Or it could just be the fact that he's, you know, in his late 30's.

And had several concussions. I've been told they do wonders for the hand/eye coordination. I use to make fun of him, but secretly I've always admired his skills on the baseball field. He's probably the best defensive CF in the last 25 years.

[David]

Andruw Jones?

 

Griffey?

[CubinNY]

Andruw Jones?

 

Griffey?

Not even close, IMO.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

I wonder what the Padres will do with all the half-shirts he left around the locker room.

[brinoch]

I wonder what the Padres will do with all the half-shirts he left around the locker room.

 

And the eyeliner in his locker.

[Abe Frohman]

Dude was a ballplayer. Pretty, but a ballplayer.

[Little Slide Rooter]

A healthy Jim Edmonds is a very intriging possibility. The question is, will we ever see one again.

 

I know hes several years removed from his last productive season, but still, hmmm.

 

Um, no, thanks.

 

The fact is, Johnson sucks and Pie isnt ready for major league pitching. There, I said it and I dont care who jumps on me for doing so.

 

If we can get a guy who even at his worst loved hitting at Wrigley, and for league minimum, Id be all for it.

[David]

Do you think the things you said about Pie and Johnson somehow don't apply to Edmonds?

[jdelaney5150]

Oh how the roided have fallen

 

Or it could just be the fact that he's, you know, in his late 30's.

And had several concussions. I've been told they do wonders for the hand/eye coordination. I use to make fun of him, but secretly I've always admired his skills on the baseball field. He's probably the best defensive CF in the last 25 years.

 

Are you kidding me??????!!!! He is without question the most overrated defensive CF probably to ever play the game. He made his entire career out of making routine flay balls look like amazing catches. Yeah, he was good at making the diving catch, but if you judge the ball correctly off the bat and take the correct line on it (like Andrew Jones) you have to dive a lot less often.

[Little Slide Rooter]

Do you think the things you said about Pie and Johnson somehow don't apply to Edmonds?

 

Offensively, can he really be worse? Im just saying, coming to his arch rivals might ignite a spark in him.

 

Soriano

Theriot

Lee

Ramirez

Fuku

Soto

Edmonds

Derosa/Cedeno/Fontenot

 

switching Sori and Fuku would be a better choice, but thats not going to happen, but still, that looks like one hell of a linuep.

[JimSorgi]

Hey, since our options in CF apparently suck, let's sign a 38 year old who put up a .728 OPS last year!

[Little Slide Rooter]

Theres no arguement, he has sucked the past 3 years, mainly do to inury, but why cant we give him a shot. Sign him to deal for league minimum, *gasp* send Felix to AAA to work on his stroke, and if Edmonds doesnt pan out, get rid of him. The fact is, if Felix doesnt pick up soon, all the NSBB posts in the world arent going to keep him from being sent down, and who would you rather have, an estblished slugger or Andres Torres or someone like that? Im sure you'll all chime in Andres Torres, but I dont agree. I can almost guarantee that while Edmonds more than likely wont be coming to the Cubs, Hendry is definitely giving it some serious thought.

[JimSorgi]

Theres no arguement, he has sucked the past 3 years, mainly do to inury, but why cant we give him a shot.

Or it could be because he's 38. Usually when players get around that age they aren't very good anymore. Just a wild thought.

 

Sign him to deal for league minimum, *gasp* send Felix to AAA to work on his stroke, and if Edmonds doesnt pan out, get rid of him.

Or the Cubs could *gasp* give their top prospect a chance!

 

The fact is, if Felix doesnt pick up soon, all the NSBB posts in the world arent going to keep him from being sent down

*paging bukie*

 

and who would you rather have, an estblished slugger or Andres Torres or someone like that? Im sure you'll all chime in Andres Torres, but I dont agree.

Just who is this "estblished" slugger you're talking about?

 

I can almost guarantee that while Edmonds more than likely wont be coming to the Cubs, Hendry is definitely giving it some serious thought.

Come on, you've got to give Hendry more credit than that.

[Little Slide Rooter]

Im done arguening here. Ive stated my case, and I know the people of this board well enough that I wont be changing any minds, but I wont be changing mine either. I think it would be a sensible move, that may or may not happen. Either way, someones going to sign him. Mets, Philles, or someone like that.

[CubinNY]

Oh how the roided have fallen

 

Or it could just be the fact that he's, you know, in his late 30's.

And had several concussions. I've been told they do wonders for the hand/eye coordination. I use to make fun of him, but secretly I've always admired his skills on the baseball field. He's probably the best defensive CF in the last 25 years.

 

Are you kidding me??????!!!! He is without question the most overrated defensive CF probably to ever play the game. He made his entire career out of making routine flay balls look like amazing catches. Yeah, he was good at making the diving catch, but if you judge the ball correctly off the bat and take the correct line on it (like Andrew Jones) you have to dive a lot less often.

Don't let your biases cloud your judgment.

[Magnetic Curses]

i've always liked edmonds.

[TruffleShuffle]

Im done arguening here. Ive stated my case, and I know the people of this board well enough that I wont be changing any minds, but I wont be changing mine either. I think it would be a sensible move, that may or may not happen. Either way, someones going to sign him. Mets, Philles, or someone like that.

 

yeah the mets might be looking for an upgrade over carlos beltran.

[Derwood]

the best part of the story is that he's being replaced by Jody Gerut