So, now who do we get to replace Edmonds

[Amazing_Grace]

So, it seems the writing is on the wall concerning Pie. If he isn't traded by the first of August, I'll be shocked. The question now is what to do about our outfield situation. If the problem is that we're not getting enough production out of the Pie/Johnson platoon, Jim Edmonds is NOT the solution.

 

So who would everyone realistically like to see us acquire in trade down the line to play CF, or would you rather see us acquire a RF and move Kosuke to CF.

 

The Rangers will likely be out of the race. Can Milton Bradley still play CF? Would the Jays trade Vernon Wells? Aaron Rowand might be available if the Giants decide to rebuild. Vernon Wells would be a truly awesome pickup if the Jays were willing to deal him, though the Cubs probably wouldn't consider it because he's LH.

 

Any other thoughts?

[Yeti]

well, my dog is only 11, showing signs of some serious hip displasia, but he still gives some effort when going after a ball.

 

 

this edmonds thing has me bent in several different ways

 

 

at least when my dog takes a crap in center field, no one would be surprised

[Little Slide Rooter]

Jim Edmonds pre game routing includes skinning and eating a Yorkie puppy.

[Bear Cub]

Vernon Wells bats and throws RH.

[Yeti]

Jim Edmonds pre game routing includes skinning and eating a Yorkie puppy.

that might be the only thing about edmonds that i ever heard that sounded anywhere near positive(and believable)...that entire breed ought to be wiped from the face of the planet

[CyHawk_Cub]

Vernon Wells bats and throws RH.

 

Yup...and that would automatically disqualify him in the eyes of the Cubs organization, regardless of availability... I just LOVE our front office!!

 

 

meh :cray:

[Derwood]

Jim Edmonds pre game routing includes skinning and eating a Yorkie puppy.

that might be the only thing about edmonds that i ever heard that sounded anywhere near positive(and believable)...that entire breed ought to be wiped from the face of the planet

 

hey now

 

/Yorkie owner

[davearm2]

Vernon Wells bats and throws RH.

 

Yup...and that would automatically disqualify him in the eyes of the Cubs organization, regardless of availability... I just LOVE our front office!!

 

 

meh :cray:

2010:$21M, 2011:$23M, 2012:$21M, 2013:$21M, 2014:$21M

 

That right there is what should automatically disqualify him.

[don_kessinger_was_good]

Ronny Cedeno and Sean Gallagher for David DeJesus and Leo Nunez.

[CubColtPacer]

Vernon Wells bats and throws RH.

 

Yup...and that would automatically disqualify him in the eyes of the Cubs organization, regardless of availability... I just LOVE our front office!!

 

 

meh :cray:

2010:$21M, 2011:$23M, 2012:$21M, 2013:$21M, 2014:$21M

 

That right there is what should automatically disqualify him.

 

Yup, plus he had a .706 OPS last year, and has a .787 OPS so far this year. 4 of his last 5 seasons have been less than an .810 OPS. He's basically Soriano's contract without nearly as much productivity to back it up, even accounting for the positional difference. Simply a horrible option.

[BigbadB]

Wells broke his wrist last week. Remember how long it took to get the real Derrek Lee back from his wrist injury?

 

No thanks.

[Amazing_Grace]

Vernon Wells bats and throws RH.

 

Yup...and that would automatically disqualify him in the eyes of the Cubs organization, regardless of availability... I just LOVE our front office!!

 

 

meh :cray:

2010:$21M, 2011:$23M, 2012:$21M, 2013:$21M, 2014:$21M

 

That right there is what should automatically disqualify him.

 

Yup, plus he had a .706 OPS last year, and has a .787 OPS so far this year. 4 of his last 5 seasons have been less than an .810 OPS. He's basically Soriano's contract without nearly as much productivity to back it up, even accounting for the positional difference. Simply a horrible option.

 

Yikes, I didn't realize his numbers had slipped that much or that his contract was that awful. At least he won't be 38 at the end of his though. Well, in that case maybe we could get Wilkerson off them and move Kosuke to CF.

[weis21]

It wouldn't surprise me a bit to hear Coco Crisp's name float around again. We could do a whole lot worse, as evidenced by our current CFers, but I'm not sure if I'd be willing to give up what it will probably cost.

[CubbieBum]

Brian Roberts to 2nd DeRosa to RF Fukudome to CF (joking but only 80%)

[TruffleShuffle]

if you're going to break the promise to kosuke and shift him to CF, you should have a better excuse than "brad wilkerson"

[Amazing_Grace]

if you're going to break the promise to kosuke and shift him to CF, you should have a better excuse than "brad wilkerson"

 

I have a soft spot for guys whose OBP is 75 points higher than thier BA, but yeah you're right there are probably better choices if we're going to move Kosuke. If only Adam Dunn were a CF or RF. I'm grasping at straws because I already hate Edmonds being on this team. Why not try Cedeno there like they had talked about. Why not sign Lofton? Why not sign a random crippled guy off the street? Why not just play with 8 players?

 

How bout we revive the Brian Roberts thread. DeRosa can play CF, he already plays every other position on the field.

[illiniguy]

Ronny Cedeno and Sean Gallagher for David DeJesus and Leo Nunez.

Good lord no.

[sporrer17]

Ronny Cedeno and Sean Gallagher for David DeJesus and Leo Nunez.

Good lord no.

 

Thank you. DeJesus is basically Mark DeRosa as a LH OF. To give up Cedeno and Gallagher for him would be awful. Gallagher may end up as our #5 this year

 

I'd say if we're going to trade for a better CF, at least make it someone who improves the team.

[illiniguy]

Ronny Cedeno and Sean Gallagher for David DeJesus and Leo Nunez.

Good lord no.

 

Thank you. DeJesus is basically Mark DeRosa as a LH OF. To give up Cedeno and Gallagher for him would be awful. Gallagher may end up as our #5 this year

 

I'd say if we're going to trade for a better CF, at least make it someone who improves the team.

As someone who goes to Royals games on the regular I would be so angry to give up two quality players for DeJesus. The only way I give the Royals those two guys is if I am getting Greinke back.

[EhDubya]

What would Nate McLouth cost?

[CuseCubFan69]

Beltran. IMO, the Mets are going to want to move him soon. Make them pay a big part of the salary.

[illiniguy]

Beltran. IMO, the Mets are going to want to move him soon. Make them pay a big part of the salary.

I doubt they move him after trading away Milledge and Gomez. The two guys who could have taken his spot.

[Wheelimus]

Beltran. IMO, the Mets are going to want to move him soon. Make them pay a big part of the salary.

I doubt they move him after trading away Milledge and Gomez. The two guys who could have taken his spot.

 

I imagine they'd demand Felix Pie in the package.

 

And I imagine they'd give him a fair chance to be an MLB player.

[Jehrico]

well, my dog is only 11, showing signs of some serious hip displasia, but he still gives some effort when going after a ball.

 

 

this edmonds thing has me bent in several different ways

 

 

at least when my dog takes a crap in center field, no one would be surprised

So, how exactly is your dog any different than Edmonds then>

[Jehrico]

What would Nate McLouth cost?

Cost? League minimum I believe. We should just call him up.