Padre interest in Theriot?

[dew1679666265]

Not sure this is worth a new thread since it's just a blurb, but I didn't know where else to put it.

 

According to Jayson Stark:

 

The Padres have been trying to hone in on a left-field bat. But their three main targets -- David DeJesus, Corey Hart and Werth -- are suddenly either hurt, prohibitively expensive or fading off the market entirely. So the Padres now seem to be shifting toward just adding depth. Among the names linked to them: Ryan Theriot and Jeff Keppinger.

[pccubfan]

Not sure this is worth a new thread since it's just a blurb, but I didn't know where else to put it.

 

According to Jayson Stark:

 

The Padres have been trying to hone in on a left-field bat. But their three main targets -- David DeJesus, Corey Hart and Werth -- are suddenly either hurt, prohibitively expensive or fading off the market entirely. So the Padres now seem to be shifting toward just adding depth. Among the names linked to them: Ryan Theriot and Jeff Keppinger.

 

The Pads aren't going to be willing to pay any salary and if they are truly looking at him as depth, won't be sending anything of value back in return.

[dew1679666265]

The Pads aren't going to be willing to pay any salary and if they are truly looking at him as depth, won't be sending anything of value back in return.

 

Money shouldn't be an issue since Theriot's salary this year was only $2.6 mil. An acquiring team would be looking at, probably, a million or less to spend the rest of the season on him. That's not much even for the Padres.

 

I think we could expect a raw, low-high A, hard throwing pitcher with some upside.

[daske17]

The Pads aren't going to be willing to pay any salary and if they are truly looking at him as depth, won't be sending anything of value back in return.

 

Money shouldn't be an issue since Theriot's salary this year was only $2.6 mil. An acquiring team would be looking at, probably, a million or less to spend the rest of the season on him. That's not much even for the Padres.

 

I think we could expect a raw, low-high A, hard throwing pitcher with some upside.

 

I guess that's better than getting nothing from a non-tender in the off-season, but not much.

[grassbass]

 

I think we could expect a raw, low-high A, hard throwing pitcher with some upside.

 

That's basically the same thing that they got when they dealt Todd Walker to the Padres.

[dew1679666265]

 

I think we could expect a raw, low-high A, hard throwing pitcher with some upside.

 

That's basically the same thing that they got when they dealt Todd Walker to the Padres.

 

And honestly, I could see both of them (Theriot and Walker) having similar value across the league. Walker was severely undervalued for some reason (defensive issues primarily, I think) and Theriot, while his value is lower than it was this time last year, is probably the type of player to be overvalued (semi-high average, good perceived speed on the basepaths, "true leadoff" type hitter, etc).

 

Walker was the better player no doubt, but I think the return could be similar between them.

[dew1679666265]

I guess that's better than getting nothing from a non-tender in the off-season, but not much.

 

I'm definitely in favor of getting something. Hendry and the scouts tend to be pretty good at picking out the high upside, flawed guys in the low minors, so that could actually be a nice addition for us.

[pccubfan]

I guess that's better than getting nothing from a non-tender in the off-season, but not much.

 

I'm definitely in favor of getting something. Hendry and the scouts tend to be pretty good at picking out the high upside, flawed guys in the low minors, so that could actually be a nice addition for us.

 

I guess the best part of trading him would be that it would all but guarantee that he wouldn't be playing for the Cubs next year.

[dew1679666265]

I guess that's better than getting nothing from a non-tender in the off-season, but not much.

 

I'm definitely in favor of getting something. Hendry and the scouts tend to be pretty good at picking out the high upside, flawed guys in the low minors, so that could actually be a nice addition for us.

 

I guess the best part of trading him would be that it would all but guarantee that he wouldn't be playing for the Cubs next year.

 

It would definitely eliminate the possibility of offering arbitration.

[PackLandVA]

Don't know if it was mentioned anywhere else, but Bruce Levine said yesterday on AM1000 (WMVP) that he expected Theriot to be the first Cub player traded, and sounded as if it were an almost certainty.

[Post Count Padder]

I have a bad feeling that Hendry will deal Fontenot for a PTBNL instead of Theriot.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

I hope some team has enough interest in him to make a deal quickly.

[The Logan]

Will Inman? Or is that setting sights too high?

[Keener98]

Hell even if we trade him Lou will probably still pencil him into the lineup, and just play without a 2nd baseman.

[dew1679666265]

Confirmation of Stark's earlier post:

 

I am confirmed through independent source that rox have inquired about theriot. That move makes more sense for nxt yr

[CUBZ99]

Confirmation of Stark's earlier post:

 

I am confirmed through independent source that rox have inquired about theriot. That move makes more sense for nxt yr

 

Chicagosports.com is reporting that the Rockies and Cubs are talking trade also. I think Theriot will be gone before the deadline.

[Little Slide Rooter]

I hated Theriot at the 1 and 2 spot, but a lot of teams could do worse than Ryan Theriot at the 8 spot. This being said, we should get whatever we can for him because a Fontenot/Baker 2B platoon would be far more productive and call up Barney as a backup SS.

[Ivy.n.Denver]

They were talking about the Rox acquiring Theriot on the radio here in Denver this morning. They thought it would be Aaron Cook straight up for him. The announcers seemed to think that was a good deal for the Rox but not enough to put them over the top.

 

I hope the Rox GM feels the same way.

[erik316wttn]

They were talking about the Rox acquiring Theriot on the radio here in Denver this morning. They thought it would be Aaron Cook straight up for him. The announcers seemed to think that was a good deal for the Rox but not enough to put them over the top.

 

I hope the Rox GM feels the same way.

 

I've always liked Aaron Cook. I'd be ok with this deal.

[Guest]

Unless we'd be planning on flipping him, why would we need Aaron Cook?

[CUBZ99]

They were talking about the Rox acquiring Theriot on the radio here in Denver this morning. They thought it would be Aaron Cook straight up for him. The announcers seemed to think that was a good deal for the Rox but not enough to put them over the top.

 

I hope the Rox GM feels the same way.

 

I've always liked Aaron Cook. I'd be ok with this deal.

 

 

His stats have not been good at all, his salary is pretty high, and the last thing the Cubs need is another starting pitcher. I can't see Hendry taking on a guy like Cook in this trade, unless is plan is to flip him to another team.

[Ivy.n.Denver]

I just looked at Cook's stats and his salary and it's awful. He's due over $9m next year and he has a 1.5 WHIP. He's really effective against right handers but no so much against lefties. He reminds me of Jon Leiber.

 

Pass on that one. Maybe they'd give up Seth Smith, doubful but maybe.

[pccubfan]

They were talking about the Rox acquiring Theriot on the radio here in Denver this morning. They thought it would be Aaron Cook straight up for him. The announcers seemed to think that was a good deal for the Rox but not enough to put them over the top.

 

I hope the Rox GM feels the same way.

 

I've always liked Aaron Cook. I'd be ok with this deal.

 

That's a lot of salary to take on for another #3 or #4 starter. He would be Lilly's replacement for next year.

 

Cook is scheduled to start today, so I would think that the Rockies would want to get this done before tonight.

[erik316wttn]

I just looked at Cook's stats and his salary and it's awful. He's due over $9m next year and he has a 1.5 WHIP. He's really effective against right handers but no so much against lefties. He reminds me of Jon Leiber.

 

Pass on that one. Maybe they'd give up Seth Smith, doubful but maybe.

 

Ugh, ddin't know he was so bad this year. I know he posted some pretty decent years with the Rockies. If he's another overpaid suckass, pass.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Unless we'd be planning on flipping him, why would we need Aaron Cook?

he was an all-star