Cubs again showing interest in Wilson, Damon to Detroit?

[fearthecubs]

The Cubs reportedly have mild interest in bringing in free agent Preston Wilson to play right field.

Things have been quiet with Wilson thus far, as no one seems to be looking at him as a center fielder. He might not sign until after Jacque Jones and Juan Encarnacion, both of whom seem to be receiving more interest.

 

The Yankees won't be interested in Johnny Damon unless he's willing to take a three-year contract, sources told the New York Daily News.

It's doubtful that Damon will settle for fewer than four years. The Red Sox will likely go that far to keep him. There haven't been any rumors that he has any longer offers on the table at the moment, but the usual guess is that if anyone is going to give him the megacontract he wants, it will be the Tigers.

[MeatampPotatoesMan]

I hope the key word in that report is "mild."

[CuseCubFan69]

I think Hendry has many different scenrios planned out in case Furcal signs or doesn't sign but Wilson in RF is plain foolish IMO unless the Cubs have a 30 HR guy in CF.

[St.Paul Cub]

I'm not that excited about Wilson. If it's done with other moves, then maybe it's alright, but I'd have to see what those are.

[goonys evil twin]

I'm not that excited about Wilson. If it's done with other moves, then maybe it's alright, but I'd have to see what those are.

 

Not excited would be an understatement. Wilson would be an absolutely terrible fallback option for RF. He's awful. You'd have to sign him for like $2m, and find a LH hitter to platoon with him, and find a serious impact bat elsewhere to even consider such a move.

[fearthecubs]

Wilson isn't THAT bad.

 

Last year's Wilson:

for Colorado: 258/322/491

for Washington: 261/329/443

 

Wilson's overall line: 260/25/90, 29 doubles, with 73 runs scored, and 148K/44BB

 

Wilson has a career .811 OPS

 

Last year he had a 907 OPS against LHP, 756 against RHP.

 

Wilson hit for an OPS of .933 in day games last year.

 

Just making an argument. If we sign Furcal, trade for Bradley, sign/trade for a 5th starter, I'd have no major issues with him in RF at ~2y/12M

[goonys evil twin]

Wilson isn't THAT bad.

 

Last year's Wilson:

for Colorado: 258/322/491

for Washington: 261/329/443

 

Just making an argument. If we sign Furcal, trade for Bradley, sign/trade for a 5th starter, I'd have no major issues with him in RF at ~2y/12M

 

I don't see how anything you showed proved that he isn't bad. At best he's a good platoon player worthy of a 1 year deal. 2/12 is insane for that crappy production from a RF. He had mild success in his mid 20s, then a career year in Colorado, and has regressed in his 30s. He would be a terrible choice for RF. You are basically locking yourself into 2 more years of Burnitz like underperformance at a crucial offensive position in an already weak lineup.

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

I think that article also implied that Hendry will be seeking a RF via trade.

[nolanwood]

PLEASE, no Preston Wilson. That doesn't help us out at all!

[fearthecubs]

Wilson isn't THAT bad.

 

Last year's Wilson:

for Colorado: 258/322/491

for Washington: 261/329/443

 

Just making an argument. If we sign Furcal, trade for Bradley, sign/trade for a 5th starter, I'd have no major issues with him in RF at ~2y/12M

 

I don't see how anything you showed proved that he isn't bad. At best he's a good platoon player worthy of a 1 year deal. 2/12 is insane for that crappy production from a RF. He had mild success in his mid 20s, then a career year in Colorado, and has regressed in his 30s. He would be a terrible choice for RF. You are basically locking yourself into 2 more years of Burnitz like underperformance at a crucial offensive position in an already weak lineup.

 

Look dude, Christian Guzman is bad. Preston Wilson is not bad.

[stitchface]

Would you prefer Wilson in CF or Pierre?

[brinoch]

Wilson isn't THAT bad.

 

Last year's Wilson:

for Colorado: 258/322/491

for Washington: 261/329/443

 

Just making an argument. If we sign Furcal, trade for Bradley, sign/trade for a 5th starter, I'd have no major issues with him in RF at ~2y/12M

 

I don't see how anything you showed proved that he isn't bad. At best he's a good platoon player worthy of a 1 year deal. 2/12 is insane for that crappy production from a RF. He had mild success in his mid 20s, then a career year in Colorado, and has regressed in his 30s. He would be a terrible choice for RF. You are basically locking yourself into 2 more years of Burnitz like underperformance at a crucial offensive position in an already weak lineup.

 

Look dude, Christian Guzman is bad. Preston Wilson is not bad.

 

Wilson is bad. Guzman doesn't even rate "bad" on any reasonable scale since he's quite awful.

[CuseCubFan69]

Would you prefer Wilson in CF or Pierre?

 

I would rather have Wilson if the Cubs have another leadoff option like Furcal.

[E.J.]

Wilson isn't THAT bad.

 

Last year's Wilson:

for Colorado: 258/322/491

for Washington: 261/329/443

 

Just making an argument. If we sign Furcal, trade for Bradley, sign/trade for a 5th starter, I'd have no major issues with him in RF at ~2y/12M

 

I don't see how anything you showed proved that he isn't bad. At best he's a good platoon player worthy of a 1 year deal. 2/12 is insane for that crappy production from a RF. He had mild success in his mid 20s, then a career year in Colorado, and has regressed in his 30s. He would be a terrible choice for RF. You are basically locking yourself into 2 more years of Burnitz like underperformance at a crucial offensive position in an already weak lineup.

 

Look dude, Christian Guzman is bad. Preston Wilson is not bad.

 

You're okay with those numbers in RF?? They're not even good for a CF, let alone a RF where you expect much better offensive numbers. Wilson as a RF is bad.

[CardsFanInChiTown]

Would you prefer Wilson in CF or Pierre?

 

 

Would you prefer turd sandwich or a giant douche?

[fearthecubs]

Would you prefer Wilson in CF or Pierre?

 

Pierre.

[stitchface]

Would you prefer Wilson in CF or Pierre?

 

Pierre.

 

Ok, but Wilson is better with a similar OBP and far more power. He is probably at least equal defensively, doesn't cost us prospects, and is probably similar money wise. I could live with Wilson in CF if we get a real RF and would certainly prefer him to Pierre. As it stands, I would opt for Bradley for CF but that RF still needs to be identified.

[fearthecubs]

Would you prefer Wilson in CF or Pierre?

 

Pierre.

 

Ok, but Wilson is better with a similar OBP and far more power. He is probably at least equal defensively, doesn't cost us prospects, and is probably similar money wise. I could live with Wilson in CF if we get a real RF and would certainly prefer him to Pierre. As it stands, I would opt for Bradley for CF but that RF still needs to be identified.

 

The answer to the question is deeper, as it depends on Pierre's health and combined ability to stay healthy. All of his skills are dependant on his ability to run.

 

Wilson just doesn't help our team, same as Soriano. Cubs were 1st in AVG and SLG, and near last in OBP.

[stitchface]

Would you prefer Wilson in CF or Pierre?

 

Pierre.

 

Ok, but Wilson is better with a similar OBP and far more power. He is probably at least equal defensively, doesn't cost us prospects, and is probably similar money wise. I could live with Wilson in CF if we get a real RF and would certainly prefer him to Pierre. As it stands, I would opt for Bradley for CF but that RF still needs to be identified.

 

The answer to the question is deeper, as it depends on Pierre's health and combined ability to stay healthy. All of his skills are dependant on his ability to run.

 

Wilson just doesn't help our team, same as Soriano. Cubs were 1st in AVG and SLG, and near last in OBP.

 

His OBP and SLP far exceed what we had in CF last year so he does improve the team. I'm not saying he's a great choice, but he is better than some names floating around.

[fearthecubs]

 

His OBP and SLP far exceed what we had in CF last year so he does improve the team. I'm not saying he's a great choice, but he is better than some names floating around.

 

Wilson being a Cub just totally depends on whoever else we sign along the way.

[E.J.]

Would you prefer Wilson in CF or Pierre?

 

Pierre.

 

Ok, but Wilson is better with a similar OBP and far more power. He is probably at least equal defensively, doesn't cost us prospects, and is probably similar money wise. I could live with Wilson in CF if we get a real RF and would certainly prefer him to Pierre. As it stands, I would opt for Bradley for CF but that RF still needs to be identified.

 

The answer to the question is deeper, as it depends on Pierre's health and combined ability to stay healthy. All of his skills are dependant on his ability to run.

 

Wilson just doesn't help our team, same as Soriano. Cubs were 1st in AVG and SLG, and near last in OBP.

 

His OBP and SLP far exceed what we had in CF last year so he does improve the team. I'm not saying he's a great choice, but he is better than some names floating around.

 

Except the article isn't saying Hendry is interested in Wilson for CF. It says Hendry has mild interest in Wilson as the RF.

[JeffH]

The article I'm reading says:

 

The Cubs have mild interest in free-agent outfielder Preston Wilson, whom they pursued at the trading deadline before acquiring and dumping Matt Lawton.

 

I don't know from where ftc got the passage he referenced.

[fearthecubs]

Read the quotes, I said where it came from.

[JeffH]

Could I impose upon you to provide a link?

 

The Trib article I'm reading doesn't say that.

[David]

Could I impose upon you to provide a link?

 

The Trib article I'm reading doesn't say that.

 

The Cubs have mild interest in free-agent outfielder Preston Wilson, whom they pursued at the trading deadline before acquiring and dumping Matt Lawton.

 

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/cs-051128cubs,1,2284724.story?coll=cs-home-headlines

 

I'm seeing the same thing you're seeing, Jeff.

 

FTC, link?