LaMar out as GM of the DRays

[MeatampPotatoesMan]

I still cant believe the Mets gave up Kazmir for V Zambrano.

 

didn't steve phillips also trade jason bay for steve reed?

[Outshined_One]

Crawford swings at everything and the only thing he does better than Patterson is make contact. I do not want this guy at all. If you give this guy to Baker he'll try to hit the ball out of the pitchers hand.

 

That would be my primary problem with the Cubs trying to acquire Crawford. He'll just be Corey Patterson redux in Chicago, imo.

 

Also, TB is under new ownership now. I have a feeling that they will increase salaries somewhat, but what direction this team will look to take is anyone's guess. It wouldn't surprise me if they relocated to somewhere like Vegas or the Carolinas when all is said and done.

 

I have a feeling that Huff will still command a decent price in terms of a trade. If he's attainable for a decent price, I wouldn't be opposed to the Cubs bringing him in. However, I've been on this Jonny Gomes bender lately and would absolutely love to have him patroling LF next season.

[UK1679666180]

I'd love to see Lamar in the Cubs organization in some role.

[nilodnayr]

I'd love to see Lamar in the Cubs organization in some role.

 

He and Hughs would be quite the combo. Hes done as a GM for the rest of his life. Id like him to shake things up in an org that has regressed in the past few years.

[nilodnayr]

Crawford swings at everything and the only thing he does better than Patterson is make contact. I do not want this guy at all. If you give this guy to Baker he'll try to hit the ball out of the pitchers hand.

 

That would be my primary problem with the Cubs trying to acquire Crawford. He'll just be Corey Patterson redux in Chicago, imo.

 

Also, TB is under new ownership now. I have a feeling that they will increase salaries somewhat, but what direction this team will look to take is anyone's guess. It wouldn't surprise me if they relocated to somewhere like Vegas or the Carolinas when all is said and done.

 

I have a feeling that Huff will still command a decent price in terms of a trade. If he's attainable for a decent price, I wouldn't be opposed to the Cubs bringing him in. However, I've been on this Jonny Gomes bender lately and would absolutely love to have him patroling LF next season.

 

Huff's decent price has gone down substantially from last year. Considering hes a guy coming off about as tremendously horrible a year can get and being paid 6.75M. Id love to take a flyer on him (as I was completely all over him last year as well). Heck, I like him even more this year because of how much hes going to cost (in terms of players). I especially like that he could spell ARAM, should he need some more rest or God forbid, go down for an extended period of time. Im in the camp that if DLee wants to play 158 games I say let him pay. He still did put up 1000 OPS in Sept.

[Outshined_One]

Here's an article on the new D-Rays owner:

 

Link

 

Hart as their new GM would be...interesting.

[Diffusion]

Big buy low opportunity with Huff.

[CuseCubFan69]

Big buy low opportunity with Huff.

 

I still think Huff has peaked and his numbers are going to continue to go south. Add to that he can't play defense well and I see it as a bad move.

[HoopsCubs]

Big buy low opportunity with Huff.

 

I still think Huff has peaked and his numbers are going to continue to go south. Add to that he can't play defense well and I see it as a bad move.

 

If it wasn't for the fact that the new owner is planning on spending more, I would have said that this is the offseason that Tampa Bay would shop Julio Lugo, who arguably might be a better bargain that Furcal.

 

This is one area that Jim Hendry should keep close eyes and ears on.

 

From all indications, Huff is lazy and a cancer in the clubhouse. Best to stay clear.

[CuseCubFan69]

Big buy low opportunity with Huff.

 

I still think Huff has peaked and his numbers are going to continue to go south. Add to that he can't play defense well and I see it as a bad move.

 

If it wasn't for the fact that the new owner is planning on spending more, I would have said that this is the offseason that Tampa Bay would shop Julio Lugo, who arguably might be a better bargain that Furcal.

 

This is one area that Jim Hendry should keep close eyes and ears on.

 

From all indications, Huff is lazy and a cancer in the clubhouse. Best to stay clear.

 

I will. I hope Mr. Hendry does too!

[nilodnayr]

Big buy low opportunity with Huff.

 

I still think Huff has peaked and his numbers are going to continue to go south. Add to that he can't play defense well and I see it as a bad move.

 

If it wasn't for the fact that the new owner is planning on spending more, I would have said that this is the offseason that Tampa Bay would shop Julio Lugo, who arguably might be a better bargain that Furcal.

 

This is one area that Jim Hendry should keep close eyes and ears on.

 

From all indications, Huff is lazy and a cancer in the clubhouse. Best to stay clear.

 

I will. I hope Mr. Hendry does too!

 

 

Cuse, ive never really understood your hatred for Huff. What makes you think he will be 2005 Huff and not 2002-2004 Huff? Reports are that he and management have had quite a few issues with the way theyve run the team and that he has not been happy at all losing in Tampa Bay. I can imagine that its pretty difficult being so motivated to play the game when you know you are going to lose

[nilodnayr]

Big buy low opportunity with Huff.

 

I still think Huff has peaked and his numbers are going to continue to go south. Add to that he can't play defense well and I see it as a bad move.

 

If it wasn't for the fact that the new owner is planning on spending more, I would have said that this is the offseason that Tampa Bay would shop Julio Lugo, who arguably might be a better bargain that Furcal.

 

Who would argue with that? I think moreso than spending more the new ownership/management is going to be all about the youth, which would mean they might dish lugo. Maybe not in the offseason, but definitely by midseason.

[Radar3454]

Huff is a player I really wanted for this past year and I still want him if we don't get giles. Being a cancer in that clubhouse might actually be a good thing.

[Outshined_One]

Is he a cancer because he's one of those guys who really wants to win and would turn into a productive and chipper guy if traded to a contender, or because he's a jerk?

[nilodnayr]

Is he a cancer because he's one of those guys who really wants to win and would turn into a productive and chipper guy if traded to a contender, or because he's a jerk?

 

Everything that Ive read paints him not as a cancer but vocally outspoken about his frustrations playing on a team that doesnt have a chance to win with management that is sometimes quite idiotic.

[JGalt73]

Is he a cancer because he's one of those guys who really wants to win and would turn into a productive and chipper guy if traded to a contender, or because he's a jerk?

 

Everything that Ive read paints him not as a cancer but vocally outspoken about his frustrations playing on a team that doesnt have a chance to win with management that is sometimes quite idiotic.

 

Perhaps he could start posting on this board once he arrives.

[don_kessinger_was_good]

If we're going to get an outfielder from Tampa in trade, I'd much rather it be Jonny Gomes than Aubrey Huff.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

If we're going to get an outfielder from Tampa in trade, I'd much rather it be Jonny Gomes than Aubrey Huff.

 

Considering your love for Pierre, why not the same feeling toward Crawford?

[nilodnayr]

If we're going to get an outfielder from Tampa in trade, I'd much rather it be Jonny Gomes than Aubrey Huff.

 

:roll: How can you type and play video games at the same time? If were going to get an outfielder from a Florida basebally team in a trade, I'd much rather it be Miguel Cabrera than Aubrey Huff.

[burnt out cubbie fan]

If we're going to get an outfielder from Tampa in trade, I'd much rather it be Jonny Gomes than Aubrey Huff.

And I am sure if Tampa wanted me make a trade, they would much rather have it involve Aubrey Huff than Jonny Gomes.

[CuseCubFan69]

Big buy low opportunity with Huff.

 

I still think Huff has peaked and his numbers are going to continue to go south. Add to that he can't play defense well and I see it as a bad move.

 

If it wasn't for the fact that the new owner is planning on spending more, I would have said that this is the offseason that Tampa Bay would shop Julio Lugo, who arguably might be a better bargain that Furcal.

 

This is one area that Jim Hendry should keep close eyes and ears on.

 

From all indications, Huff is lazy and a cancer in the clubhouse. Best to stay clear.

 

I will. I hope Mr. Hendry does too!

 

 

Cuse, ive never really understood your hatred for Huff. What makes you think he will be 2005 Huff and not 2002-2004 Huff? Reports are that he and management have had quite a few issues with the way theyve run the team and that he has not been happy at all losing in Tampa Bay. I can imagine that its pretty difficult being so motivated to play the game when you know you are going to lose

 

I don't hate the dude. I just think that he isn't the player the Cubs need to go to the next level. He seems like a grass is always greener kind of player to me and if he was on the Cubs many would want him gone. I don't want a one dimentional player unless he can hit like a Manny Ramirez and Huff is far from being a Manny Ramirez.