Is Joe Morgan Right? Re:Hendry

[dew1679666265]

In the next few years, we'll see the real Jim Hendry. Hes had the tribunes money backing him to offer massive contracts to players, but take that money away, and we'll see what hes capable of. Hes pulled 3 rabbits out of hats in Aramis, Nomar, and Harden, aquiring al 3 for next to nothing. Ill give him that. I dont know how much of a pay roll Ricketts will be able to afford, but it wont be the Trib.

 

Will he be willing to take chances on bargain binners like Josh Hamilton, Carlos Quentin, and Russell Branyan?

 

I think there's a good chance payroll stays right around where it's been. I don't think Ricketts will bump it up much, but I don't think the Trib would have either. We're getting really close to the luxury tax, I believe.

[CUBZ99]

In the next few years, we'll see the real Jim Hendry. Hes had the tribunes money backing him to offer massive contracts to players, but take that money away, and we'll see what hes capable of. Hes pulled 3 rabbits out of hats in Aramis, Nomar, and Harden, aquiring al 3 for next to nothing. Ill give him that. I dont know how much of a pay roll Ricketts will be able to afford, but it wont be the Trib.

 

Will he be willing to take chances on bargain binners like Josh Hamilton, Carlos Quentin, and Russell Branyan?

 

The Tribune only just recently started to spend money and I doubt that Ricketts is purchasing the franchise with an intent to cut payroll.

[dew1679666265]

Dunn basically stated he wanted to play for the Cubs and Hendry blew it off. Yes he strikes out a ton and is terrible in the field, but he RAKES in Wrigley. He would have been the power bat the Cubs needed in right. Sure he could have gotten here are stunk, but at least he'd hit for power. Right now the Cubs offense is a mess.

 

Country strong as Brenley likes to say.

 

Bradley wanted to play for the Cubs as well. Dunn would have been a safer bet than Bradley since he was pretty much a certainty to be healthy, but Bradley had more upside. Dunn loses some of his value because of how bad he is in the outfield, which means Bradley would be better if he could just stay healthy (and, apparently, hit as well).

[Little Slide Rooter]

In the next few years, we'll see the real Jim Hendry. Hes had the tribunes money backing him to offer massive contracts to players, but take that money away, and we'll see what hes capable of. Hes pulled 3 rabbits out of hats in Aramis, Nomar, and Harden, aquiring al 3 for next to nothing. Ill give him that. I dont know how much of a pay roll Ricketts will be able to afford, but it wont be the Trib.

 

Will he be willing to take chances on bargain binners like Josh Hamilton, Carlos Quentin, and Russell Branyan?

 

I think there's a good chance payroll stays right around where it's been. I don't think Ricketts will bump it up much, but I don't think the Trib would have either. We're getting really close to the luxury tax, I believe.

 

Im not worried about the bump in payroll, just the cut. If they plan on letting Jim spend is usual, we'll be ok for the future and not worry about going back to a 90's Cubs team. As for the off season, we'll probably be taking the salarys of Harden and Gregg as well as whatever were still paying DeRosa and Marquis off the books. Also, probably Reed Johnson. Im not quite sure how much that is, but if they focus on the pen, we should be able to get some solid relievers out of that money and then some. The in 2011, Lee and Lilly will both be free, and that will free up a lot of dough. Then again, if Bradley keeps getting hurt and is eligible to let the Cubs out of the contract, Id be all for cutting him and going back to the drawing board to fill RF. Did Dunn get a 1 or 2 year deal from the Nats?

[Hawk4Hall]

In the next few years, we'll see the real Jim Hendry. Hes had the tribunes money backing him to offer massive contracts to players, but take that money away, and we'll see what hes capable of. Hes pulled 3 rabbits out of hats in Aramis, Nomar, and Harden, aquiring al 3 for next to nothing. Ill give him that. I dont know how much of a pay roll Ricketts will be able to afford, but it wont be the Trib.

 

Will he be willing to take chances on bargain binners like Josh Hamilton, Carlos Quentin, and Russell Branyan?

 

I think there's a good chance payroll stays right around where it's been. I don't think Ricketts will bump it up much, but I don't think the Trib would have either. We're getting really close to the luxury tax, I believe.

 

Im not worried about the bump in payroll, just the cut. If they plan on letting Jim spend is usual, we'll be ok for the future and not worry about going back to a 90's Cubs team. As for the off season, we'll probably be taking the salarys of Harden and Gregg as well as whatever were still paying DeRosa and Marquis off the books. Also, probably Reed Johnson. Im not quite sure how much that is, but if they focus on the pen, we should be able to get some solid relievers out of that money and then some. The in 2011, Lee and Lilly will both be free, and that will free up a lot of dough. Then again, if Bradley keeps getting hurt and is eligible to let the Cubs out of the contract, Id be all for cutting him and going back to the drawing board to fill RF. Did Dunn get a 1 or 2 year deal from the Nats?

Two-year, $20MM deal.

[dew1679666265]

In the next few years, we'll see the real Jim Hendry. Hes had the tribunes money backing him to offer massive contracts to players, but take that money away, and we'll see what hes capable of. Hes pulled 3 rabbits out of hats in Aramis, Nomar, and Harden, aquiring al 3 for next to nothing. Ill give him that. I dont know how much of a pay roll Ricketts will be able to afford, but it wont be the Trib.

 

Will he be willing to take chances on bargain binners like Josh Hamilton, Carlos Quentin, and Russell Branyan?

 

I think there's a good chance payroll stays right around where it's been. I don't think Ricketts will bump it up much, but I don't think the Trib would have either. We're getting really close to the luxury tax, I believe.

 

Im not worried about the bump in payroll, just the cut. If they plan on letting Jim spend is usual, we'll be ok for the future and not worry about going back to a 90's Cubs team. As for the off season, we'll probably be taking the salarys of Harden and Gregg as well as whatever were still paying DeRosa and Marquis off the books. Also, probably Reed Johnson. Im not quite sure how much that is, but if they focus on the pen, we should be able to get some solid relievers out of that money and then some. The in 2011, Lee and Lilly will both be free, and that will free up a lot of dough. Then again, if Bradley keeps getting hurt and is eligible to let the Cubs out of the contract, Id be all for cutting him and going back to the drawing board to fill RF. Did Dunn get a 1 or 2 year deal from the Nats?

 

I don't see any reason why Ricketts would buy the team and then slash payroll significantly. It'll probably stay roughly where it is now.

 

As for the payroll we're losing after this year, I figured up roughly $24 million freed up after the year. Harden ($7M), Gregg ($4.2M), Reed ($3M), Vizcaino ($3.18M), Gaudin ($2M), Heilman ($1.62M), Cotts ($1.1M), and then Marquis ($875,000), Gathright ($700,000) and Bako ($178,000).

 

The only raises of significance that I saw were Soriano up $2M, Dempster up $4.5M and Kosuke up $1.5M. So that puts up somewhere in the $16 million range to fill next year's needs if we don't shave further salary elsewhere.

 

Lee and Lilly both departing after the 2010 season would net us around $25 million ($13 for Lee and $12 for Lilly).

 

Obviously some of those players have a chance to return (Reed and Harden especially).

[kjfoster 1553]

Lee and Lilly both departing after the 2010 season would net us around $25 million ($13 for Lee and $12 for Lilly).

 

We should sign LeBron James in 2010.

[loukycub]

Lee and Lilly both departing after the 2010 season would net us around $25 million ($13 for Lee and $12 for Lilly).

 

We should sign LeBron James in 2010.

 

only if bats left handed and throws strikes left handed and can play 5 different positions.

[kjfoster 1553]

Lee and Lilly both departing after the 2010 season would net us around $25 million ($13 for Lee and $12 for Lilly).

 

We should sign LeBron James in 2010.

 

only if bats left handed and throws strikes left handed and can play 5 different positions.

 

And if that was the case, would it surprise you?

[Little Slide Rooter]

In the next few years, we'll see the real Jim Hendry. Hes had the tribunes money backing him to offer massive contracts to players, but take that money away, and we'll see what hes capable of. Hes pulled 3 rabbits out of hats in Aramis, Nomar, and Harden, aquiring al 3 for next to nothing. Ill give him that. I dont know how much of a pay roll Ricketts will be able to afford, but it wont be the Trib.

 

Will he be willing to take chances on bargain binners like Josh Hamilton, Carlos Quentin, and Russell Branyan?

 

I think there's a good chance payroll stays right around where it's been. I don't think Ricketts will bump it up much, but I don't think the Trib would have either. We're getting really close to the luxury tax, I believe.

 

Im not worried about the bump in payroll, just the cut. If they plan on letting Jim spend is usual, we'll be ok for the future and not worry about going back to a 90's Cubs team. As for the off season, we'll probably be taking the salarys of Harden and Gregg as well as whatever were still paying DeRosa and Marquis off the books. Also, probably Reed Johnson. Im not quite sure how much that is, but if they focus on the pen, we should be able to get some solid relievers out of that money and then some. The in 2011, Lee and Lilly will both be free, and that will free up a lot of dough. Then again, if Bradley keeps getting hurt and is eligible to let the Cubs out of the contract, Id be all for cutting him and going back to the drawing board to fill RF. Did Dunn get a 1 or 2 year deal from the Nats?

 

I don't see any reason why Ricketts would buy the team and then slash payroll significantly. It'll probably stay roughly where it is now.

 

As for the payroll we're losing after this year, I figured up roughly $24 million freed up after the year. Harden ($7M), Gregg ($4.2M), Reed ($3M), Vizcaino ($3.18M), Gaudin ($2M), Heilman ($1.62M), Cotts ($1.1M), and then Marquis ($875,000), Gathright ($700,000) and Bako ($178,000).

 

The only raises of significance that I saw were Soriano up $2M, Dempster up $4.5M and Kosuke up $1.5M. So that puts up somewhere in the $16 million range to fill next year's needs if we don't shave further salary elsewhere.

 

Lee and Lilly both departing after the 2010 season would net us around $25 million ($13 for Lee and $12 for Lilly).

 

Obviously some of those players have a chance to return (Reed and Harden especially).

 

I really dont see Reed or Harden returning. Yeah, Reeds a great 4th outfielder, but between Snyder and Fuld, we can have 1 for a fraction of a price. I could also see a smaller market team offering him a starting job in center. As for Harden, hes great when healthy, but relistically, with the amount were paying Z, Demp, and Lilly, Id just assume go with 2 of Shark/Marshall/Wells. Harden may very well want a multi year deal, and I wouldnt want to put that kind of money into it knowing that hes always goign to be 1 of those guys who needs his DL time.

[dew1679666265]

I really dont see Reed or Harden returning. Yeah, Reeds a great 4th outfielder, but between Snyder and Fuld, we can have 1 for a fraction of a price. I could also see a smaller market team offering him a starting job in center. As for Harden, hes great when healthy, but relistically, with the amount were paying Z, Demp, and Lilly, Id just assume go with 2 of Shark/Marshall/Wells. Harden may very well want a multi year deal, and I wouldnt want to put that kind of money into it knowing that hes always goign to be 1 of those guys who needs his DL time.

 

For Harden, I think his demands would dictate whether or not we bring him back. If he's asking for $15+ million or something crazy, I'd say we'll pass. If he's looking for $7-$10 million for a couple to three years, there may be some interest there. Marshall will likely be back in the rotation next year, but we'll see about Wells and Shark. Shark may or may not be ready and I want to see more from Wells before I hand him a spot.

 

I don't think anybody will give Reed a starting gig. He simply can't hit righties. If he demands more than what he's currently getting, though, it'll be hard to justify bringing him back. If Fuku continues to be terrific then he may be the full-time starter in center next year, leaving nowhere for Reed to get consistent ABs (unless he's content waiting out a Bradley injury).

 

Someone may well offer more playing time to Reed, but I don't think it'll be a starting job.