Interest in Wakefield, Varitek

[Post Count Padder]

It's Rogers, so take with a grain of salt as usual

 

@ChiTribRogers

Phil Rogers

After non-tendering Koyie Hill, #cubs have some interest in long-time #redsox Jason Varitek. His CERA last year: 3.57.

 

 

ChiTribRogers Phil Rogers

#Cubs are also checking out Tim Wakefield. In both cases, nothing seems imminent and interest could end if they acquire other guys.

Edited December 14, 2011 by Post Count Padder

[ConstableRabbit]

lol @ CERA

[Guest]

I love when old non stat guys throw dumb stats out thinking they are being hip or something.

[ConstableRabbit]

Sullivan should've noted his CS%: 14%.

[UMFan83]

Old man Wakefield? No thanks.

[tfarks]

No old Boston guys plz

[Little Slide Rooter]

Definitely 2 good, young players that can help us win now and in the future.

[pitchcs]

Wouldn't mind Wakefield actually.

[davell]

Wakefield as a 6/7/8th type of starter wouldn't bother me at all. Neither would adding Varitek, but only if we move one of Soto or Castillo before the season.

[El Duderino]

dear god, CERA? really?

[MSG T]

It's Rogers, so take with a grain of salt as usual

 

@ChiTribRogers

Phil Rogers

After non-tendering Koyie Hill, #cubs have some interest in long-time #redsox Jason Varitek. His CERA last year: 3.57.

 

 

ChiTribRogers Phil Rogers

#Cubs are also checking out Tim Wakefield. In both cases, nothing seems imminent and interest could end if they acquire other guys.

 

 

I wouldn't mind Varitek as a back up if he came very cheap (like under $1 mil)and if they traded Geo for something decent. Otherwise, no

[ManCrushOnNomar]

Do we have a catcher who can catch Wakefield?

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Do we have a catcher who can catch Wakefield?

Varitek and Wakefield are a package deal.

[ManCrushOnNomar]

Varitek was never very good at catching Wakefield - that's how Dougie M. kept his job for so long.

[Cubswin11]

It's Rogers, so take with a grain of salt as usual

 

@ChiTribRogers

Phil Rogers

After non-tendering Koyie Hill, #cubs have some interest in long-time #redsox Jason Varitek. His CERA last year: 3.57.

 

 

ChiTribRogers Phil Rogers

#Cubs are also checking out Tim Wakefield. In both cases, nothing seems imminent and interest could end if they acquire other guys.

 

 

I wouldn't mind Varitek as a back up if he came very cheap (like under $1 mil)and if they traded Geo for something decent. Otherwise, no

Who's the everyday catcher then? The only way I want these guys on the Cubs is if they come on as some sort of coaches. Maybe we can hire Wakefield to teach pitchers that flame out at AA/AAA how to throw a knuckleball in hopes of reviving their careers.

[MSG T]

It's Rogers, so take with a grain of salt as usual

 

@ChiTribRogers

Phil Rogers

After non-tendering Koyie Hill, #cubs have some interest in long-time #redsox Jason Varitek. His CERA last year: 3.57.

 

 

ChiTribRogers Phil Rogers

#Cubs are also checking out Tim Wakefield. In both cases, nothing seems imminent and interest could end if they acquire other guys.

 

 

I wouldn't mind Varitek as a back up if he came very cheap (like under $1 mil)and if they traded Geo for something decent. Otherwise, no

Who's the everyday catcher then? The only way I want these guys on the Cubs is if they come on as some sort of coaches. Maybe we can hire Wakefield to teach pitchers that flame out at AA/AAA how to throw a knuckleball in hopes of reviving their careers.

 

The discussion, as I remember it, was to go with Castillo if they traded Soto. That's what I was basing that off of. If Geo stays, I want him and Castillo/Clevenger (whoever's better coming out of ST).

[jersey cubs fan]

After those veterans allowed fried chicken, beer and video games to sabotage the Red Sox, I'm not sure why the Cubs would want anything to do with them.

[WrigleyField 22]

Spring training invite? Sure.

 

Actual guaranteed MLB dollars and roster spots on 40 man? Run away!

[Ski]

Wakefield could possibly be a beast if he only pitched on days the wind was blowing in hard. So, sign him as a spot starter?