Dempster Traded to Texas for 3B Villanueva & RHP Hendricks

[neely crenshaw]

Right now you still have 3 starting outfielders and campana.

 

Add in, they grabbed DeJesus for very little last year(and johnson for that matter) no reason to think they can't adequately fill the OF if Jackson is involved in any trade.

 

You have to have pitching, pitching, pitching. You have pitching prospects you can deal them to fill any spot on the field...and usually for a proven commodity rather than a prospect.

 

heck, I'm sure we could flip on of these guys for Carlos Lee!

[abuck1220]

Bruce Miles ‏@BruceMiles2112

#Cubs discouraging talk of Brett Jackson coming up. But it looks like Casey Coleman on his way back to pitch

Could it be that Brett Jackson is being used as a chip to try to bring a better return for Dempster or Garza?

 

Brooks Raley should be the only option.

 

OMG shut up about brooks raley.

[Little Slide Rooter]

Bruce Miles ‏@BruceMiles2112

#Cubs discouraging talk of Brett Jackson coming up. But it looks like Casey Coleman on his way back to pitch

Could it be that Brett Jackson is being used as a chip to try to bring a better return for Dempster or Garza?

Wouldn't mind it at all if we could get a good pitcher back in return. I've lost almost all hope in Jackson.

 

Then what does our outfield look like next year, and please don't say the same as it does now.

The Cubs have the whole offseason to figure that out. I don't think Jackson is going to make or break the outfield at this point.

 

True. The question is how many spots will need to be filled? I'd like BJ Upton for CF.

[Little Slide Rooter]

Bruce Miles ‏@BruceMiles2112

#Cubs discouraging talk of Brett Jackson coming up. But it looks like Casey Coleman on his way back to pitch

Could it be that Brett Jackson is being used as a chip to try to bring a better return for Dempster or Garza?

 

Brooks Raley should be the only option.

 

OMG shut up about brooks raley.

 

Why? When your clearly having a fire sale-and a damn good one I might add, the open roster spots should be given to guys who might be of use in the future. Raley may be no better than Randy Wells-and I mean 2012 Randy Wells, but unlike the other options, he's yet to prove that he's crap.

[abuck1220]

i'm just sick of you talking about him.

[Little Slide Rooter]

Well I'm sick of looking at Casey Coleman and Chris Volstad.

[Illini Iceman]

Bruce Miles ‏@BruceMiles2112

#Cubs discouraging talk of Brett Jackson coming up. But it looks like Casey Coleman on his way back to pitch

Could it be that Brett Jackson is being used as a chip to try to bring a better return for Dempster or Garza?

 

Brooks Raley should be the only option.

 

OMG shut up about brooks raley.

 

Why? When your clearly having a fire sale-and a damn good one I might add, the open roster spots should be given to guys who might be of use in the future. Raley may be no better than Randy Wells-and I mean 2012 Randy Wells, but unlike the other options, he's yet to prove that he's crap.

 

They are not going to use up another 40 man roster spot until all the deals are done and they are sure they won't need it. Coleman is fine for a spot start.

[Butterscup1679666578]

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal

 

#Cubs include cash in four-player trade with #Braves. Remember: They are willing to include cash in every deal to get better players.

 

WRONG THREAD TONIGHT IS CONFUSING

Edited July 31, 2012 by Butterscup

[Sammy Sofa]

CREAM GET THE MONEY.

[USSoccer]

CREAM GET THE MONEY.

 

Exalt

[cubbyvirus00]

Reports have it that Dempster and Soriano were last seen doing the macarena and laughing in the Cubs clubhouse Edited July 31, 2012 by cubbyvirus00

[Guest]

good jokes man

[neely crenshaw]

Actually I heard on twitter that many of the cubs were seen hugging Dempster's wife (soon to be ex) surely a sign that he has been dealt.

or maybe it was Sandberg's...

[davell]

I'm calling for one of Lindblom or Tolleson to be in a Dempster deal tomorrow. The Dodgers didn't need League.

[Smack]

I'm calling for one of Lindblom or Tolleson to be in a Dempster deal tomorrow. The Dodgers didn't need League.

 

It would be sweet to get Lindblom as a Purdue guy.

[Guest]

Brett Taylor ‏@BleacherNation

Nearing edge of seat ... RT RT @thekapman: Dempster Update coming shortly. Solid intel on him. Blog update will be posted in a few minutes.

[Guest]

Kaplan says that the Dodgers, Rangers, and Yankees are all after Dempster, and that Dempster will approve a deal to all 3.

 

Baseball sources have confirmed to me that three teams are in play for Ryan Dempster and he will approve a deal to any of the three teams if the Cubs can agree on a suitable return in exchange for the veteran right-hander who is enjoying one of the best seasons of his career. The Los Angeles Dodgers, who have long been Dempster's preferred destination will have to increase their offer as the Texas Rangers and New York Yankees have stepped up their pursuit over the last 48 hours. With Roy Oswalt having another poor performance on Monday evening, the Rangers have decided to upgrade their rotation and are looking at all available options including Dempster and Matt Garza.

 

"Texas is serious about adding a starter and Dempster isn't as expensive to trade for as Garza would be, but after finishing as runners-up in the last two World Series and seeing the Angels add Zach Greinke, Texas management has decided to make a run at adding pitching, a baseball source told me. "However, with three teams seriously involved, it won't be cheap to acquire him even though it is potentially a three-month rental."

 

"Dempster has made it clear to Cubs management that he would like to play in Los Angeles but he also understands that Epstein and Hoyer have a job to do and he will not stand in their way if it means that the best deal is somewhere else," a source with knowledge of the discussions told me this morning. "He never told them he would only go to LA, he only said that he wanted time to make the best decision for him and his family and that is his right as a 10/5 [10 years in the majors, the lat five with your current team] man. Ryan is serious about wanting to win a World Series and he will approve a deal if it gives him that chance. People who have been critical of him about the Atlanta deal don't have all of the facts."

 

http://www.csnchicago.com/baseball-chicago-cubs/cubs-news/Kaplan-Trio-of-suitors-for-Dempster?blockID=748937&feedID=8487

[Guest]

Kaplan says that the Dodgers, Rangers, and Yankees are all after Dempster, and that Dempster will approve a deal to all 3.

 

Baseball sources have confirmed to me that three teams are in play for Ryan Dempster and he will approve a deal to any of the three teams if the Cubs can agree on a suitable return in exchange for the veteran right-hander who is enjoying one of the best seasons of his career. The Los Angeles Dodgers, who have long been Dempster's preferred destination will have to increase their offer as the Texas Rangers and New York Yankees have stepped up their pursuit over the last 48 hours. With Roy Oswalt having another poor performance on Monday evening, the Rangers have decided to upgrade their rotation and are looking at all available options including Dempster and Matt Garza.

 

"Texas is serious about adding a starter and Dempster isn't as expensive to trade for as Garza would be, but after finishing as runners-up in the last two World Series and seeing the Angels add Zach Greinke, Texas management has decided to make a run at adding pitching, a baseball source told me. "However, with three teams seriously involved, it won't be cheap to acquire him even though it is potentially a three-month rental."

 

"Dempster has made it clear to Cubs management that he would like to play in Los Angeles but he also understands that Epstein and Hoyer have a job to do and he will not stand in their way if it means that the best deal is somewhere else," a source with knowledge of the discussions told me this morning. "He never told them he would only go to LA, he only said that he wanted time to make the best decision for him and his family and that is his right as a 10/5 [10 years in the majors, the lat five with your current team] man. Ryan is serious about wanting to win a World Series and he will approve a deal if it gives him that chance. People who have been critical of him about the Atlanta deal don't have all of the facts."

 

http://www.csnchicago.com/baseball-chicago-cubs/cubs-news/Kaplan-Trio-of-suitors-for-Dempster?blockID=748937&feedID=8487

 

yay. backs not against the wall.

[ctcf]

[expletive]. Yes.

[jersey cubs fan]

If LA is any good at poker they have to call this bluff.

[El Duderino]

Yankees: Jose Campos?

Rangers: Grimm?

[Guest]

If LA is any good at poker they have to call this bluff.

 

 

[BeerHere]

Deadline is 3pm cst, right?

[Guest]

Deadline is 3pm cst, right?

 

Yes.

[Banedon]

This thread could potentially be very entertaining to re-read later today.