Greenberg update

[WindyCity]

Sorry if anything on this topic has already been posted in another thread, but does anyone have any updates on Adam Greenberg? I believe the 10 days have now past since he was DFA'd.... just curious to know if he was traded, released, something else?

 

Thanks in advance for any info.

[Blueheart05]

Sorry, I don't have any news about Greenberg but your post did prompt me to check Cubs.com's transaction page:

 

Hmmmm, something's wrong with this picture:

 

11/29/05

Signed free agent RHP Bob Howry to a three-year contract.

11/25/05

Acquired 1B Jim Thome and cash from the Phillies for OF Aaron Rowand, LHP Daniel Haigwood and a player to be named later.

11/18/05

Sent INF Mike Fontenot, INF Richard Lewis and LHP Russ Rohlicek outright to Triple-A Iowa; Designated OF Adam Greenberg for assignment; Purchased the contracts of 1B Brian Dopirak and INF Scott Moore from Class A Daytona, and OF Felix Pie, C Jose Reyes, RHP Carlos Marmol, LHP Sean Marshall, RHP Ricky Nolasco and RHP Jae-kuk Ryu from Double-A West Tenn.

11/17/05

Signed free agent LHP Scott Eyre to a two-year contract with a player option for 2008.

11/16/05

Traded RHP Jon Leicester to the Texas Rangers in exchange for a player to be named later.

11/8/05

Agreed to terms with INF Neifi Perez on a two-year contract through the 2007 season.

 

 

 

http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/team/transactions.jsp?c_id=chc

 

One of these things does not belong here...

[E.J.]

Sorry, I don't have any news about Greenberg but your post did prompt me to check Cubs.com's transaction page:

 

Hmmmm, something's wrong with this picture:

 

11/29/05

Signed free agent RHP Bob Howry to a three-year contract.

11/25/05

Acquired 1B Jim Thome and cash from the Phillies for OF Aaron Rowand, LHP Daniel Haigwood and a player to be named later.

11/18/05

Sent INF Mike Fontenot, INF Richard Lewis and LHP Russ Rohlicek outright to Triple-A Iowa; Designated OF Adam Greenberg for assignment; Purchased the contracts of 1B Brian Dopirak and INF Scott Moore from Class A Daytona, and OF Felix Pie, C Jose Reyes, RHP Carlos Marmol, LHP Sean Marshall, RHP Ricky Nolasco and RHP Jae-kuk Ryu from Double-A West Tenn.

11/17/05

Signed free agent LHP Scott Eyre to a two-year contract with a player option for 2008.

11/16/05

Traded RHP Jon Leicester to the Texas Rangers in exchange for a player to be named later.

11/8/05

Agreed to terms with INF Neifi Perez on a two-year contract through the 2007 season.

 

 

 

http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/team/transactions.jsp?c_id=chc

 

One of these things does not belong here...

 

I guess D Lee is our new RF... :lol:

[RyCubsFan]

With the Howry signing, aren't there now 42 men on the 40-man roster?

 

If Furcal is signed before the Winter Meetings, won't that be 43? Mabry would be 44!

 

At least one trade has to be on the immimant horizon.

[shnsajax]

Hopefully when Mabry is signed that means Macias is released.

[shnsajax]

Hopefully when Mabry is signed that means Macias is released.

[stitchface]

You can say that again Jax!

[Proven Veteran]

Hopefully Mabry isn't signed AND Macias is still released.

[Blueheart05]

Hopefully Mabry isn't signed AND Macias is still released.

 

The local media says it's all but a done deal (pending a physical). Mabry will probably be introduced tomorrow or Thursday.

 

Suntimes:

 

Cubs

Mabry in Cubs' bench-bolstering plans

 

November 29, 2005

 

 

With an eye toward bolstering their bench, the Cubs are set to sign free-agent utility player John Mabry.

 

Mabry, 35, has played the last two seasons -- and seven of his 12 years in the majors -- with the St. Louis Cardinals. He hit .240 with eight home runs and 32 RBI in 112 games in 2005.

 

The Cubs are interested in Mabry as a left-handed pinch hitter and a bench player who can play the outfield and spell Aramis Ramirez at third base and Derrek Lee at first. The deal is expected to be completed after Mabry passes a physical.

 

Mabry will be the Cubs' third free-agent acquisition this offseason...

 

http://www.suntimes.com/output/cubs/cst-spt-cub29.html

 

Tribune:

 

The Cubs are expected to announce the signing of free-agent utilityman John Mabry within the next day or two, and will bring recently signed reliever Bob Howry to Wrigley Field for a news conference on Tuesday.

 

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

[CubbieRich]

won't happen until there is a 40-man roster move. I am sure there is some rules obligation to not announce it or have Mabry officially sign a contract, until there is a roster spot open. Dave Kaplan of WGN thinks that something will happen this week on the trade front.

[JeffH]

won't happen until there is a 40-man roster move. I am sure there is some rules obligation to not announce it or have Mabry officially sign a contract, until there is a roster spot open. Dave Kaplan of WGN thinks that something will happen this week on the trade front.

 

Not true. Eyre and Howry have been announced and they're not on the 40-man roster yet.

[Jehrico]

Sorry if anything on this topic has already been posted in another thread, but does anyone have any updates on Adam Greenberg? I believe the 10 days have now past since he was DFA'd.... just curious to know if he was traded, released, something else?

 

Thanks in advance for any info.

If he wasn't claimed off of waivers, then he should be back in our system.

[CubbieRich]

won't happen until there is a 40-man roster move. I am sure there is some rules obligation to not announce it or have Mabry officially sign a contract, until there is a roster spot open. Dave Kaplan of WGN thinks that something will happen this week on the trade front.

 

Not true. Eyre and Howry have been announced and they're not on the 40-man roster yet.

 

Eyre and Howry are on the 40 man active roster. Aardsma is not at this point.

[JeffH]

Eyre and Howry are on the 40 man active roster. Aardsma is not at this point.

 

Please provide your supporting documentation for the bolded part of your statement.

[wilk]

Eyre and Howry are on the 40 man active roster. Aardsma is not at this point.

 

Please provide your supporting documentation for the bolded part of your statement.

 

AND the whole italic part? As I understand it, Eyre and Howry are not on the roster either. If they are, Moore is definitely not and someone else must be removed. If they are not, it supports the presumption that Moore is on the roster and Eyre/Howry are not on it yet officially. In any event, multiple moves have to be made this week which will change everything...

[JeffH]

AND the whole italic part?

 

Not necessary. I know that part is false.

[don_kessinger_was_good]

Isn't it true that 40-man rosters don't have to be finalized until the day before the Rule 5 draft? Maybe there is some flex in the interim that ML baseball doesn't strictly enforce.

[CubbieRich]

Eyre and Howry are on the 40 man active roster. Aardsma is not at this point.

 

Please provide your supporting documentation for the bolded part of your statement.

 

It's apparent you don't live in the Chicagoland area.

 

http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/team/roster_40man.jsp?c_id=chc

[JeffH]

AND the whole italic part?

 

Not necessary. I know that part is false.

[ThePenguin11]

Is it wrong that I don't think Adam Greenberg will never be more than a fringe MLB player? I don't understand why everyone is so high on him. He's a really fast guy who might be a decent hitter. I'm thinking he's the caucasion answer for Tom Goodwin.

[CubbieRich]

Eyre and Howry are on the 40 man active roster. Aardsma is not at this point.

 

Please provide your supporting documentation for the bolded part of your statement.

 

http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/team/roster_40man.jsp?c_id=chc

[vance_the_cubs_fan]

Eyre and Howry are on the 40 man active roster. Aardsma is not at this point.

 

Please provide your supporting documentation for the bolded part of your statement.

 

http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/team/roster_40man.jsp?c_id=chc

 

Based on that link, Aardsma is on the 40-man.

[goonys evil twin]

Is it wrong that I don't think Adam Greenberg will never be more than a fringe MLB player? I don't understand why everyone is so high on him. He's a really fast guy who might be a decent hitter. I'm thinking he's the caucasion answer for Tom Goodwin.

 

I don't think he'll be anything more than fringe player either, similar to a Tom Goodwin, Neifi Perez or Jose Macias, but at the minimum cost. And players of that capable are currently taking up space on the 40 man rsoter for far greater cost. In an offseason where you are looking for overhauls in CF and RF, I don't understand just dumping a potential platoon CF. That limits your options.

[WrigleyField 22]

Is it wrong that I don't think Adam Greenberg will never be more than a fringe MLB player? I don't understand why everyone is so high on him. He's a really fast guy who might be a decent hitter. I'm thinking he's the caucasion answer for Tom Goodwin.

 

IIRC Tom Goodwin doesn't have good patience right? Greeberg does, so thats one advantage. Besides a Goodwin type player is a good 4/5 OF. And theres the chance he could surpass those expectations. I mean they could at least get something for him. Throw him in the Bradley trade, use him a pospect as a part of a bigger deal to get a RF, SOMETHING.

[Neuby]

Is it wrong that I don't think Adam Greenberg will never be more than a fringe MLB player? I don't understand why everyone is so high on him. He's a really fast guy who might be a decent hitter. I'm thinking he's the caucasion answer for Tom Goodwin.

 

He does a lot of the little things right and the way Hendry seems to overpay for bench help Greenberg could be a nice cheap roster filler for the Cubs.