Last 3 Sentences in Bruce Miles' Report 11/24/05

[CardsFanInChiTown]

I see you Bruce! Any news?

[Connor McConnor]

Yea....I sure missed Farnsworth when I was watching him pitch for Atlanta this year down in Houston. Made me really yearn for him to be back on our team (sarcasm).

[BigbadB]

 

Secondly, it's pretty obvious that either Abreu or Lofton will be traded

 

FYI, Lofton is a FA

 

I honestly thought he had another year left. Well, I change my question to: do you think Lofton will find a starting role somewhere next year? He deserves it.

 

Lofton just finished up his 2 year/6m deal he originally signed with the Yankees.

 

He definitely deserves a platoon at the very least. He's the guy I thought would be a good fit to platoon for the Cubs next year as he keeps the seat warm for Pie. I still think it would be the right way to go if they sign Furcal. Save money and prospects by signing Lofton rather than trading for Pierre. The savings could provide a better return on a RFer.

 

I scratch my head with all these Abreu rumors. Why is Phily even considering trading Abreu? With Thome gone and Wagner nearly signed with the Mets, why dump a premier talent like Abreu? And why on Earth do you also pay part of his salary to move him?

 

Don't get me wrong, I'd love to see him wear a Cub uniform. I just don't get the thought process of Philadelphia entertaining any trade proposals for him.

 

I will predict that if Giles finds a more friendly hitter's park to play half his games next year, he'll have a better year than Abreu in 2006. It's just a shame that it likely won't be in Chicago.