Cubs add Chapman for Torres, et al. imb wishes we paid more

[David]

Yankees are closer to dealing him and Cotillo has us as one of the primary suitors.

 

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[Little Slide Rooter]

Can't forget the Mystery Team. There's always the Mystery Team.

[Banedon]

Chris Cotillo also reported that the Braves are open to trading Pierzynski, so clearly has his finger on the pulse of the MLB.

[Little Slide Rooter]

Chris Cotillo also reported that the Braves are open to trading Pierzynski, so clearly has his finger on the pulse of the MLB.

 

But he's 55 years old, horrible, and everybody hates him. What GM in their right mind would trade away such a valuable asset?

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8:38am: The Yankees have asked the Nationals, Cubs, Indians and a mystery team to submit their best and final offers for Chapman, an industry source told Ken Davidoff of the New York Post.

 

Oh, the Mystery Team. My money's on a Texas team. Maybe perennial bride's maids, The Dodgers.

[UMFan83]

[RynoRules]

I have no worthwhile data to back this up, but I don't think we have ever been interested in Chapman due to this:

 

Cincinnati Reds closer Aroldis Chapman allegedly fired eight gunshots in the garage of his Miami-area home following an October argument with his girlfriend in which she told police he “choked” her and pushed her against a wall, according to police reports obtained by Yahoo Sports.

[toonsterwu]

Yankees can only dream of getting Joe Ross. Honestly, wouldn't be surprised if the Cubs made a very competitive offer that could perhaps win it. Hard to see the Nationals parting with their elite prospects, and I question whether or not the Indians would. If their top level talents don't get moved, then we are very much in the mix.

[KrisBryantisaBeast]

I think the Nationals will end up getting him but will see I guess.

[Bryants Disco Ball]

We wouldn't actually give up Torres, Happ or Eloy right?

[UMFan83]

 

I'd do it if he would sign an extension and could provide irrefutable proof he did not beat his gf and then fire his shotgun off several times in anger.

[Bryants Disco Ball]

 

I'd do it if he would sign an extension and could provide irrefutable proof he did not beat his gf and then fire his shotgun off several times in anger.

 

None of that will happen.

[UMFan83]

 

I'd do it if he would sign an extension and could provide irrefutable proof he did not beat his gf and then fire his shotgun off several times in anger.

 

None of that will happen.

 

Really you don't think so? IIRC he promised to find the real killer.

 

Oh wait nvm that was OJ

[KrisBryantisaBeast]

 

I'd do it if he would sign an extension and could provide irrefutable proof he did not beat his gf and then fire his shotgun off several times in anger.

 

If they love Gleybar then they better be prepared to trade Andrew Miller because 2 months of Chapman isn't enough.

[Bryants Disco Ball]

 

I'd do it if he would sign an extension and could provide irrefutable proof he did not beat his gf and then fire his shotgun off several times in anger.

 

If they love Gleybar then they better be prepared to trade Andrew Miller because 2 months of Chapman isn't enough.

 

I'm sort of scared that the Cubs might be willing to do that. I mean, if they really want Chapman it probably is going to take more than the Candy Man's of our system.

[davell]

I'm not mad. I'm just disappointed.

[Bryants Disco Ball]

I'm not mad. I'm just disappointed.

 

I feel dirty that I find myself excited about having Chapman. For sure judge me.

[David]

Chris Cotillo also reported that the Braves are open to trading Pierzynski, so clearly has his finger on the pulse of the MLB.

 

Huh? Cotillo is as legit as any of them.

[David]

I'm not mad. I'm just disappointed.

 

I feel dirty that I find myself excited about having Chapman. For sure judge me.

 

yeah...i think TT has mentioned before that he's a "name on the front" guy and would eventually be ok with it. i'm kinda in the same boat. he's probably (almost certainly?) a huge scumbag but he's also really horsefeathering good and should come relatively cheap. before i didn't want him, but being able to replace our worst bullpen arm with him would be a noticeable upgrade (and i'm saying this on the assumption that he won't cost us anything we'll be too bummed over).

[rocket]

I have no worthwhile data to back this up, but I don't think we have ever been interested in Chapman due to this:

 

Cincinnati Reds closer Aroldis Chapman allegedly fired eight gunshots in the garage of his Miami-area home following an October argument with his girlfriend in which she told police he “choked” her and pushed her against a wall, according to police reports obtained by Yahoo Sports.

 

maybe he can shoot at lackey if we get him

[Bryants Disco Ball]

I'm not mad. I'm just disappointed.

 

I feel dirty that I find myself excited about having Chapman. For sure judge me.

 

yeah...i think TT has mentioned before that he's a "name on the front" guy and would eventually be ok with it. i'm kinda in the same boat. he's probably (almost certainly?) a huge scumbag but he's also really [expletive] good and should come relatively cheap. before i didn't want him, but being able to replace our worst bullpen arm with him would be a noticeable upgrade (and i'm saying this on the assumption that he won't cost us anything we'll be too bummed over).

 

You'd be bummed about Torres, right? I do think it's going to take that.

 

If not any of Happ, Torres, Eloy then get it done. I'll deal with my dirty feelings.

[Bryants Disco Ball]

It would be funny to get Chapman for even Torres and laugh at the handful of experts who thought they should give up Schwarbs for him.

[davell]

Feelings aside on Chapman, Torres is too much for 2 months of him. I hope we get Eovaldi or Pineda, if we head down this road.

[David]

 

I feel dirty that I find myself excited about having Chapman. For sure judge me.

 

yeah...i think TT has mentioned before that he's a "name on the front" guy and would eventually be ok with it. i'm kinda in the same boat. he's probably (almost certainly?) a huge scumbag but he's also really [expletive] good and should come relatively cheap. before i didn't want him, but being able to replace our worst bullpen arm with him would be a noticeable upgrade (and i'm saying this on the assumption that he won't cost us anything we'll be too bummed over).

 

You'd be bummed about Torres, right? I do think it's going to take that.

 

If not any of Happ, Torres, Eloy then get it done. I'll deal with my dirty feelings.

 

I wouldn't be all that bummed about Torres but I don't know if it will take that. I'm not huge on Torres, both because of what he profiles as and our need. I see him purely as trade ammo. I'd hope/think his standing could get us more than a rental reliever (a really damn good one but also with huge baggage), but maybe he can't. If they can deal him as the centerpiece of a package for one of those starters with team control they're looking for, that'd be great. I just really have no idea how the market values him.

[David]

Feelings aside on Chapman, Torres is too much for 2 months of him. I hope we get Eovaldi or Pineda, if we head down this road.

 

it's probably the "i had him on my fantasy team" bias talking, but i want nothing to do with pineda. and i know his peripherals look pretty good other than serving up HR like it's BP.