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Cubs not swinging for fences on first day

 

http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/cubs

 

 

Could Epstein go stealth again during these meetings?

 

“Probably not,” Epstein said. “We try the best we can not to telegraph our moves, but then again it’s not a huge concern [if people find out.] You guys are pretty good at anticipating things that we might do. But if you can pull off something that hasn’t been made public, it makes it a little bit easier.”

 

The Cubs’ goal at the meetings is to add pitching depth and position players. San Diego third baseman Chase Headley is on their want list as is Colorado’s Ian Stewart.

 

Headley, a switch hitter, could be projected to hit with more power if he was playing in Chicago. The Padres third baseman only had four home runs in cavernous Petco Park last season in 351 at-bats. What the Cubs like about Headley is that he hit 11 home runs in 2010 and 12 in 2009. If acquired, they would expect Headley to hit 15-20 home runs at the more homer-friendly Wrigley Field. The Padres are looking for bullpen help in return and are hoping the Cubs might part with a couple of pitchers, including left-hander James Russell.

 

The Rockies are interested in right fielder Tyler Colvin in exchange for Stewart. Stewart, like Headley, had a rough season in 2011, failing to homer in 122 at-bats. But he hit 25 homers in 2009 and 18 in 2010. Stewart is a left-handed hitter, which is something else that the Cubs are seeking.

 

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Cubs not swinging for fences on first day

 

http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/cubs

 

 

Could Epstein go stealth again during these meetings?

 

“Probably not,” Epstein said. “We try the best we can not to telegraph our moves, but then again it’s not a huge concern [if people find out.] You guys are pretty good at anticipating things that we might do. But if you can pull off something that hasn’t been made public, it makes it a little bit easier.”

 

The Cubs’ goal at the meetings is to add pitching depth and position players. San Diego third baseman Chase Headley is on their want list as is Colorado’s Ian Stewart.

 

Headley, a switch hitter, could be projected to hit with more power if he was playing in Chicago. The Padres third baseman only had four home runs in cavernous Petco Park last season in 351 at-bats. What the Cubs like about Headley is that he hit 11 home runs in 2010 and 12 in 2009. If acquired, they would expect Headley to hit 15-20 home runs at the more homer-friendly Wrigley Field. The Padres are looking for bullpen help in return and are hoping the Cubs might part with a couple of pitchers, including left-hander James Russell.

 

The Rockies are interested in right fielder Tyler Colvin in exchange for Stewart. Stewart, like Headley, had a rough season in 2011, failing to homer in 122 at-bats. But he hit 25 homers in 2009 and 18 in 2010. Stewart is a left-handed hitter, which is something else that the Cubs are seeking.

 

IT'S HAPPENING ALL OVER AGAIN

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We're also looking for guys who can "catch the ball". The difference though is our guys aren't watching Web Gems to decide who can do this. A welcome change, at least.
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Any word on our pursuit of a leadoff hitter?

 

Already did that, Dejesus. Leadoff, then more Left Handed, guys who can catch the ball, then all we need is some speed and grit, and we are gtg!

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The Cubs’ goal at the meetings is to add pitching depth and position players. San Diego third baseman Chase Headley is on their want list as is Colorado’s Ian Stewart.

 

That pretty much sums it up. All we need is pitchers and position players, but other than that were good.

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This site has become little more than a string of 5-10 repeated jokes...

Everyone knows Theo's top priority this offseason is to find Zambrano his elusive Black Guy.

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This site has become little more than a string of 5-10 repeated jokes...

Everyone knows Theo's top priority this offseason is to find Zambrano his elusive Black Guy.

 

All the racists in Wrigley and the media have scared them all off by calling them lazy. And Jim Hendrys fat.

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Ok. Fun is only good if it's funny.

 

Respectfully disagree. Lame, unfunny memes are meta.

 

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The Cubs’ goal at the meetings is to add pitching depth and position players. San Diego third baseman Chase Headley is on their want list as is Colorado’s Ian Stewart.

 

That pretty much sums it up. All we need is pitchers and position players, but other than that were good.

 

We certainly don't need a DH!

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