Coghlan to A's for RHP Aaron Brooks

[Cubswin11]

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[Transmogrified Tiger]

Even taking into account that relievers are so hard to predict (see Strop, Pedro), that's an underwhelming return. If they bring back Jackson this is fine, although it's shuffling from one weakness (backup CF/CF defense) to another (LH bench bat/power).

[jersey cubs fan]

Even taking into account that relievers are so hard to predict (see Strop, Pedro), that's an underwhelming return. If they bring back Jackson this is fine, although it's shuffling from one weakness (backup CF/CF defense) to another (LH bench bat/power).

i'm not sure that weakness is a weakness this team realistically has to worry about

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Even taking into account that relievers are so hard to predict (see Strop, Pedro), that's an underwhelming return. If they bring back Jackson this is fine, although it's shuffling from one weakness (backup CF/CF defense) to another (LH bench bat/power).

i'm not sure that weakness is a weakness this team realistically has to worry about

 

I don't think it's an Achilles heel, but I didn't feel that way about CF defense either. La Stella as the only LH bat on the bench isn't ideal, and I'm probably TLS's biggest fan.

[jersey cubs fan]

[jersey cubs fan]

Even taking into account that relievers are so hard to predict (see Strop, Pedro), that's an underwhelming return. If they bring back Jackson this is fine, although it's shuffling from one weakness (backup CF/CF defense) to another (LH bench bat/power).

i'm not sure that weakness is a weakness this team realistically has to worry about

 

I don't think it's an Achilles heel, but I didn't feel that way about CF defense either. La Stella as the only LH bat on the bench isn't ideal, and I'm probably TLS's biggest fan.

What's your over/under on number of games Kyle Schwarber does not start?

[JennieGarthAlgar]

Even taking into account that relievers are so hard to predict (see Strop, Pedro), that's an underwhelming return. If they bring back Jackson this is fine, although it's shuffling from one weakness (backup CF/CF defense) to another (LH bench bat/power).

i'm not sure that weakness is a weakness this team realistically has to worry about

 

I don't think it's an Achilles heel, but I didn't feel that way about CF defense either. La Stella as the only LH bat on the bench isn't ideal, and I'm probably TLS's biggest fan.

 

Sadly, you know there will be more games than we're comfortable with where Montero will be also available off the bench.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

My concern is more for pinch hitting/matchup purposes than worrying the starting lineup doesn't have enough LH hitters on a given day.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Lol we got Fowler? Nevermind then

[dawson1989]

Lol we got Fowler? Nevermind then

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[Ding Dong Johnson]

So Murton is making the team then?

Hopefully this means that we're signing Austin Jackson

haha, you guys were so naive way back then

[Banedon]

"He was shocked. Adopted a baby this offseason. Family had just arrived in camp. Big surprise."

 

Well damn...feeling kinda crummy for Cogs now.

[tfarks]

"He was shocked. Adopted a baby this offseason. Family had just arrived in camp. Big surprise."

 

Well damn...feeling kinda crummy for Cogs now.

 

Apparently I've grown a sentimental attraction and was just thinking again about how shitty Coghlan must feel. And then I see this. To go to the A's on top of it all...Yeesh.

[squally1313]

"He was shocked. Adopted a baby this offseason. Family had just arrived in camp. Big surprise."

 

Well damn...feeling kinda crummy for Cogs now.

 

I thought it was widely assumed he had indirectly or directly asked for this. He's made it clear in the past he wants a starter job, and after last season he probably deserves one. This move is probably best for his career now that he would have been our fifth outfielder, but still a bit depressing if he didn't see it coming.

[Aaron_Kennelly]

Meh on the return. But still: http://gifrific.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Ron-Swanson-Says-Dont-Even-Care.gif

 

If he becomes something, then great. At worst, he's another option. And he's one that we control for awhile and can be stashed in AAA, where the options are thin.

[mdwilla]

It's fun reading this thread before the Fowler news broke.

Odd Junior Lake brought a better return than Coghlan.

[Aaron_Kennelly]

I'm surprised Beane will deal with us anymore.

 

The conspiracy theorist in me says this is a 'make up deal' for ripping off Beane so badly last time.

 

[treebird]

"He was shocked. Adopted a baby this offseason. Family had just arrived in camp. Big surprise."

 

Well damn...feeling kinda crummy for Cogs now.

 

Apparently I've grown a sentimental attraction and was just thinking again about how [expletive] Coghlan must feel. And then I see this. To go to the A's on top of it all...Yeesh.

 

it's not like oakland is going to make him eat a california cheeseburger. he'll be fine.

[LeftCoastCubFan]

But Brooks has proved in 257 2/3 Triple A innings, in which he went 19-8 with a 3.74 ERA, that he is strike thrower, as evidenced by his 1.6 walks per nine. More importantly, he is the kind of undervalued pitcher who is now in demand because of modern metrics. The Dodgers and Pirates, two other National League pennant contenders, were after Brooks. Why? The metrics from his Pitch F/X numbers—the spin and deception he has on the baseball—suggested to all three suitors that he is a back-of-the-rotation breakout waiting to happen. The Cubs’ valued his minor league metrics as suggestive of another Kyle Hendricks, a former eighth-round pick with underwhelming pure stuff who has gone 15-9 over the past two seasons for Chicago

 

http://www.si.com/mlb/2016/02/25/dexter-fowler-chicago-cubs-orioles

[Little Slide Rooter]

Meh on the return. But still: http://gifrific.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/Ron-Swanson-Says-Dont-Even-Care.gif

 

If he becomes something, then great. At worst, he's another option. And he's one that we control for awhile and can be stashed in AAA, where the options are thin.

 

I'm thinking that it wasn't so much about a return as Jed thinking out loud "now how to move Coghlan and move him quick," and Billy Bean kind of emerged from a potted plant.

Edited February 26, 2016 by Little Slide Rooter

[Little Slide Rooter]

"He was shocked. Adopted a baby this offseason. Family had just arrived in camp. Big surprise."

 

Well damn...feeling kinda crummy for Cogs now.

 

Apparently I've grown a sentimental attraction and was just thinking again about how [expletive] Coghlan must feel. And then I see this. To go to the A's on top of it all...Yeesh.

 

"Guys...hey guys- oh, hey Dex, what are you doing here? Guys, has anyone seen my...oh."

[Little Slide Rooter]

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I'm not sure I'd call him defensive minded, but last I checked, Chris Denorfia's a free agent. Maybe offer him an MiLB deal? He had his moments.

[David]

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I'm not sure I'd call him defensive minded, but last I checked, Chris Denorfia's a free agent. Maybe offer him an MiLB deal? He had his moments.

Dude

[jersey cubs fan]

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I'm not sure I'd call him defensive minded, but last I checked, Chris Denorfia's a free agent. Maybe offer him an MiLB deal? He had his moments.

Dude

 

What about Shane Vidorcirionio?

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[jersey cubs fan]

Gonzalez focuses as much on spelling people's names as he does taking pictures.