Kap says Cubs are talking to Aurilia's agent

[DiamondMind]

OK, unless this deal actually happens I'm not wasting my mental and emotional energy freaking out over it.

 

Smart man.

[17 Seconds]

I really can't stand how Hendry's obsession of getting "left handed, versatile, and athletic" is completely running this offseason. It doesn't matter how versatile of athletic a player is he sucks. Miles can hit from the left. Sweet. Too bad he sucks while doing it. Aurilia is versatile. Awesome, too bad he sucks while doing it.

 

I'd much rather have players who are actually, you know, good.

 

Aurilia is a righty

 

Where did I say he wasn't? I never said he fits the "lefty" bill...... ISAID he fits in with Hendry/Lou's equally big obsession of being "versatile".

[Bruce Miles]

Aurilia is a back-burner guy. He's a guy in whom the Cubs have had interest, but he's one of those players they may bring in (even on a minor-league deal) once they get everything else done.

[17 Seconds]

Aurilia is a back-burner guy. He's a guy in whom the Cubs have had interest, but he's one of those players they may bring in (even on a minor-league deal) once they get everything else done.

 

Is hendry pretty much done after Bradley/Marquis? Is another SP after the ownership situation is resolved unrealistic?

[Bruce Miles]

Aurilia is a back-burner guy. He's a guy in whom the Cubs have had interest, but he's one of those players they may bring in (even on a minor-league deal) once they get everything else done.

 

Is hendry pretty much done after Bradley/Marquis? Is another SP after the ownership situation is resolved unrealistic?

 

The Peavy thing, from what I've been told, probably can't happen until the ownership situation is resolved. However, Hendry will try to add a starting pitcher not named Peavy before spring training opens.

[Little Slide Rooter]

Aurilia is a back-burner guy. He's a guy in whom the Cubs have had interest, but he's one of those players they may bring in (even on a minor-league deal) once they get everything else done.

 

Is hendry pretty much done after Bradley/Marquis? Is another SP after the ownership situation is resolved unrealistic?

 

The Peavy thing, from what I've been told, probably can't happen until the ownership situation is resolved. However, Hendry will try to add a starting pitcher not named Peavy before spring training opens.

 

I doubt that Lowe will be affordable, especially since hes reportedly seeking 16 mil/year. Is there anyone else left who could be even considered an upgrade over Marquis? Why not just give Marshall the last spot and give Rich Hill a look see as a loogy?

[CP_414]

Aurilia is a back-burner guy. He's a guy in whom the Cubs have had interest, but he's one of those players they may bring in (even on a minor-league deal) once they get everything else done.

 

Is hendry pretty much done after Bradley/Marquis? Is another SP after the ownership situation is resolved unrealistic?

 

The Peavy thing, from what I've been told, probably can't happen until the ownership situation is resolved. However, Hendry will try to add a starting pitcher not named Peavy before spring training opens.

 

Ben Sheets?

[Butterscup1679666578]

Aurilia is a back-burner guy. He's a guy in whom the Cubs have had interest, but he's one of those players they may bring in (even on a minor-league deal) once they get everything else done.

 

Is hendry pretty much done after Bradley/Marquis? Is another SP after the ownership situation is resolved unrealistic?

 

The Peavy thing, from what I've been told, probably can't happen until the ownership situation is resolved. However, Hendry will try to add a starting pitcher not named Peavy before spring training opens.

 

So are you saying that Peavy is no longer an option, or are you saying that until the ownership situation is resolved, Hendry will try to find someone else for SP?

[Little Slide Rooter]

Aurilia is a back-burner guy. He's a guy in whom the Cubs have had interest, but he's one of those players they may bring in (even on a minor-league deal) once they get everything else done.

 

Is hendry pretty much done after Bradley/Marquis? Is another SP after the ownership situation is resolved unrealistic?

 

The Peavy thing, from what I've been told, probably can't happen until the ownership situation is resolved. However, Hendry will try to add a starting pitcher not named Peavy before spring training opens.

 

Ben Sheets?

 

Having Sheets and Harden on the same team would be like...well, you know.

[Little Slide Rooter]

Aurilia is a back-burner guy. He's a guy in whom the Cubs have had interest, but he's one of those players they may bring in (even on a minor-league deal) once they get everything else done.

 

Is hendry pretty much done after Bradley/Marquis? Is another SP after the ownership situation is resolved unrealistic?

 

The Peavy thing, from what I've been told, probably can't happen until the ownership situation is resolved. However, Hendry will try to add a starting pitcher not named Peavy before spring training opens.

 

So are you saying that Peavy is no longer an option, or are you saying that until the ownership situation is resolved, Hendry will try to find someone else for SP?

 

My bet is that if Peavy were to become a Cub, it would be closer to July than January.

[CP_414]

Aurilia is a back-burner guy. He's a guy in whom the Cubs have had interest, but he's one of those players they may bring in (even on a minor-league deal) once they get everything else done.

 

Is hendry pretty much done after Bradley/Marquis? Is another SP after the ownership situation is resolved unrealistic?

 

The Peavy thing, from what I've been told, probably can't happen until the ownership situation is resolved. However, Hendry will try to add a starting pitcher not named Peavy before spring training opens.

 

Ben Sheets?

 

Having Sheets and Harden on the same team would be like...well, you know.

 

It would be like...awesome.

[17 Seconds]

Aurilia is a back-burner guy. He's a guy in whom the Cubs have had interest, but he's one of those players they may bring in (even on a minor-league deal) once they get everything else done.

 

Is hendry pretty much done after Bradley/Marquis? Is another SP after the ownership situation is resolved unrealistic?

 

The Peavy thing, from what I've been told, probably can't happen until the ownership situation is resolved. However, Hendry will try to add a starting pitcher not named Peavy before spring training opens.

 

I doubt that Lowe will be affordable, especially since hes reportedly seeking 16 mil/year. Is there anyone else left who could be even considered an upgrade over Marquis? Why not just give Marshall the last spot and give Rich Hill a look see as a loogy?

 

 

Because Rich Hill is still a complete mess? The odds of Hill suddenly figuring it out for 2008 don't seem very good right now. I think the idea of getting another starter is to not only allow Marshall to relieve, but to allow him to be backup for Harden when he goes down, which is basically a lock. I'd say it's about depth more than anything.

 

I don't think we can plan anything around Hill being good in any kind of role next season. If he suddently does find it again, great, but it will be like a bonus.

[Cubswin11]

Ben Sheets?

I wouldn't mind signing him he is easily a top 10 pitcher when healthy, and it seems as though there is zero interest in him right now and he would maybe sign for cheap, 1 year deal, to rebuild value (Kyle Lohse type deal). The only problem I have with sheets is that the last two years down the stretch he has been "hurt" when his team needed him most. Still if we could get him for say $8-$11 mil. for a season it wouldn't be a bad deal.

[17 Seconds]

I'd say at the price is it sounds like Sheets is probably going to come at right now, 130 innings of him would still be worth it.

[Little Slide Rooter]

Aurilia is a back-burner guy. He's a guy in whom the Cubs have had interest, but he's one of those players they may bring in (even on a minor-league deal) once they get everything else done.

 

Is hendry pretty much done after Bradley/Marquis? Is another SP after the ownership situation is resolved unrealistic?

 

The Peavy thing, from what I've been told, probably can't happen until the ownership situation is resolved. However, Hendry will try to add a starting pitcher not named Peavy before spring training opens.

 

Ben Sheets?

 

Having Sheets and Harden on the same team would be like...well, you know.

 

It would be like...awesome.

 

I agree, for the week or so, that be some freak occurance that they both end up healthy at the same time.

[CP_414]

Aurilia is a back-burner guy. He's a guy in whom the Cubs have had interest, but he's one of those players they may bring in (even on a minor-league deal) once they get everything else done.

 

Is hendry pretty much done after Bradley/Marquis? Is another SP after the ownership situation is resolved unrealistic?

 

The Peavy thing, from what I've been told, probably can't happen until the ownership situation is resolved. However, Hendry will try to add a starting pitcher not named Peavy before spring training opens.

 

Ben Sheets?

 

Having Sheets and Harden on the same team would be like...well, you know.

 

It would be like...awesome.

 

I agree, for the week or so, that be some freak occurance that they both end up healthy at the same time.

 

He had about 200 IP last year

[Little Slide Rooter]

I'd say at the price is it sounds like Sheets is probably going to come at right now, 130 innings of him would still be worth it.

 

If he really were that cheap, I suppose it would be sweet to have them alternate starts, each getting a week or so off, of course then your essentially giving up a roster spot, and thats never a good idea.

[17 Seconds]

Aurilia is a back-burner guy. He's a guy in whom the Cubs have had interest, but he's one of those players they may bring in (even on a minor-league deal) once they get everything else done.

 

Is hendry pretty much done after Bradley/Marquis? Is another SP after the ownership situation is resolved unrealistic?

 

The Peavy thing, from what I've been told, probably can't happen until the ownership situation is resolved. However, Hendry will try to add a starting pitcher not named Peavy before spring training opens.

 

Ben Sheets?

 

Having Sheets and Harden on the same team would be like...well, you know.

 

It would be like...awesome.

 

I agree, for the week or so, that be some freak occurance that they both end up healthy

at the same time.

 

Freak occurance? It's not like Sheets only pitches 80 innings a year or something. He's only slightly less durable than AJ Burnett.

 

If we had to pay true value for him, then no, I wouldn't do it. But all inidications this offseason are that he's going to come really cheap and will get no more than like 2 guaranteed years, maybe 3. I'd be all over that. Not a lot of risk there.

[Little Slide Rooter]

Aurilia is a back-burner guy. He's a guy in whom the Cubs have had interest, but he's one of those players they may bring in (even on a minor-league deal) once they get everything else done.

 

Is hendry pretty much done after Bradley/Marquis? Is another SP after the ownership situation is resolved unrealistic?

 

The Peavy thing, from what I've been told, probably can't happen until the ownership situation is resolved. However, Hendry will try to add a starting pitcher not named Peavy before spring training opens.

 

Ben Sheets?

 

Having Sheets and Harden on the same team would be like...well, you know.

 

It would be like...awesome.

 

I agree, for the week or so, that be some freak occurance that they both end up healthy at the same time.

 

He had about 200 IP last year

 

If we did have Sheets, hed have to be one of those guys you pull after 6 innings or so no matter how hes doing. Yost did go nuts with him, knowing his history.

[Bruce Miles]

Aurilia is a back-burner guy. He's a guy in whom the Cubs have had interest, but he's one of those players they may bring in (even on a minor-league deal) once they get everything else done.

 

Is hendry pretty much done after Bradley/Marquis? Is another SP after the ownership situation is resolved unrealistic?

 

The Peavy thing, from what I've been told, probably can't happen until the ownership situation is resolved. However, Hendry will try to add a starting pitcher not named Peavy before spring training opens.

 

So are you saying that Peavy is no longer an option, or are you saying that until the ownership situation is resolved, Hendry will try to find someone else for SP?

 

Peavy is not an option for now. The ownership situation will have to be resolved first. Hendry has had no serious talks with SD lately, but he will continue keeping an eye on the situation. Until then, I fully expect the Cubs to obtain another starting pitcher.

[Post Count Padder]

Aurilia is a back-burner guy. He's a guy in whom the Cubs have had interest, but he's one of those players they may bring in (even on a minor-league deal) once they get everything else done.

 

Is hendry pretty much done after Bradley/Marquis? Is another SP after the ownership situation is resolved unrealistic?

 

The Peavy thing, from what I've been told, probably can't happen until the ownership situation is resolved. However, Hendry will try to add a starting pitcher not named Peavy before spring training opens.

 

So are you saying that Peavy is no longer an option, or are you saying that until the ownership situation is resolved, Hendry will try to find someone else for SP?

 

Peavy is not an option for now. The ownership situation will have to be resolved first. Hendry has had no serious talks with SD lately, but he will continue keeping an eye on the situation. Until then, I fully expect the Cubs to obtain another starting pitcher.

How legitimate of a starter? Someone like Lowe or a few non-roster invites?

[17 Seconds]

Aurilia is a back-burner guy. He's a guy in whom the Cubs have had interest, but he's one of those players they may bring in (even on a minor-league deal) once they get everything else done.

 

Is hendry pretty much done after Bradley/Marquis? Is another SP after the ownership situation is resolved unrealistic?

 

The Peavy thing, from what I've been told, probably can't happen until the ownership situation is resolved. However, Hendry will try to add a starting pitcher not named Peavy before spring training opens.

 

So are you saying that Peavy is no longer an option, or are you saying that until the ownership situation is resolved, Hendry will try to find someone else for SP?

 

Peavy is not an option for now. The ownership situation will have to be resolved first. Hendry has had no serious talks with SD lately, but he will continue keeping an eye on the situation. Until then, I fully expect the Cubs to obtain another starting pitcher.

 

Any chance you could give us names that are being considered, or at least if they would be acquired through free agency or trades?

 

I'd love to hear that Sheets is at least being considered.

[BigbadB]

I'm going to guess Garrett Olson.

[mdwilla]

With the Bradley signing I could see the Cubs shipping Pie to the Orioles for Olson . They can hold onto Olson or choose to later flip him to the Padres in a Peavy deal. I can't see Hendry targeting any of the free agent pitchers left on the market. Randy Johnson was a guy I think the Cubs had some interest in because he had was a big enough upgrade over Jason and was only getting a one year deal. What starters are left on the free agent market that might take a one year deal?

[CUBZ99]

Peavy is not an option for now. The ownership situation will have to be resolved first. Hendry has had no serious talks with SD lately, but he will continue keeping an eye on the situation. Until then, I fully expect the Cubs to obtain another starting pitcher.

 

When are we going to get some good news this off season? I hope by using the word "obtain" you mean acquire by trade because I really don't see any affordable starting pitchers that would be an upgrade over Marshall.