Cubs shopping Gorzelanny aggressively

[dew1679666265]

The reason I included Ibanez was A) to save Philly money, which should be their incentive in the first place, and B) Bring LH power to the Cubs since that seems to be something they would prefer over Kosuke's skill-set.

 

Reputation would cover point B, but it's not reality (I don't know for sure the Cubs would recognize that, though, given how they apparently undervalue Kosuke). That would cover all the needs we've heard that Hendry sees, however (innings eater and veteran reliever).

[Guancous]

From MLBTradeRumors.com about the Mets:

Martino expects the Mets to choose between Freddy Garcia, Chris Young, Jeff Francis, "and any other established or semi-established starter."  There are plenty of other similar free agents, including Jeremy Bonderman, Doug Davis, Justin Duchscherer, Rodrigo Lopez, Kevin Millwood, and Brad Penny.  However, Mike Puma of the New York Post wrote on Friday that Young "appears to be the only free agent starting pitcher the Mets are seriously considering."  Puma wrote of a "growing sense" the Mets will turn to a trade, with Tom Gorzelanny and Matt Garza on the radar.  John Maine is unlikely to return, according to new Mets GM Sandy Alderson at the Winter Meetings.

[Clem Fandango]

Wilmer Flores, please?