4/18 CUBS (Villanueva) vs. Rangers (Ogando) 1:20 WGN/MLBN

[neely crenshaw]

Well we had 1 and a half last year. We hopefully have Baker coming back at some point, Samardzija, Feldman and Jackson. However, keeping in mind it's early, a rotation of Samardzija, Garza, Wood, Villanueva and Jackson is very, very interesting.

[sneakypower]

Marmol trade value: Rising!

 

DeJesus trade value is what we should be exploring. And here's to hoping that Schierholtz can have a DeRosa-esque breakout and we cash him in July or the Winter.

i don't imagine we'd get much for Schierholtz in a trade this winter

[davell]

I think if they're pitching well, you have to look into dealing one or the other of Wood or Villanueva. Schierholtz/Hairston still makes an excellent platoon next year, even if we go get one of Choo or Ellsbury. Let Garza's pitching decide what to do with him. Trade Soriano if he brings back something useful and unload Marmol, if possible. I guess its worth looking into moving Barney, if we think Watkins can handle an everyday job in 2014. But I'd want back a very good return. He may be a guy thats got more value to us than what other teams would want to pay.

[neely crenshaw]

Marmol trade value: Rising!

 

DeJesus trade value is what we should be exploring. And here's to hoping that Schierholtz can have a DeRosa-esque breakout and we cash him in July or the Winter.

i don't imagine we'd get much for Schierholtz in a trade this winter

 

If he hits .350 with 22 hrs, 88 rbi's and 1.000+ ops we will :D

[neely crenshaw]

I think if they're pitching well, you have to look into dealing one or the other of Wood or Villanueva. Schierholtz/Hairston still makes an excellent platoon next year, even if we go get one of Choo or Ellsbury. Let Garza's pitching decide what to do with him. Trade Soriano if he brings back something useful and unload Marmol, if possible. I guess its worth looking into moving Barney, if we think Watkins can handle an everyday job in 2014. But I'd want back a very good return. He may be a guy thats got more value to us than what other teams would want to pay.

 

I agree, and I think some of the decisions on deals may depend on who is developing for us. If Jackson, Sweeney look close it's easier to move Hairston/Schierholtz. Same with Barney.

I think Villanueva will be solid all year, not sure he'll keep up his Cy Young candidacy but it would be great if Wood is consistent all year.

A healthy Garza is dealt. He's at the end of the deal, and he could get some serious value. It would also allow Baker to step in, and we can see if he rebounds, which we give even more flexibility for trades in the rotation.

[Little Slide Rooter]

Well we had 1 and a half last year. We hopefully have Baker coming back at some point, Samardzija, Feldman and Jackson. However, keeping in mind it's early, a rotation of Samardzija, Garza, Wood, Villanueva and Jackson is very, very interesting.

 

Very true. I don't think that anyone out there expects that Castillo will be hitting .400 or Schierholtz OPSing 1.000 for much longer, but when Garza returns, and if Wood and Villanueva continue to be a formidable back end, this team might just watching for something other than draft position. Needless to say, it would help if somebody were to step up as a reliable closer.