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  1. DesMoinesCub
    If he is used when we are down by 7 or 8 runs in a blowout game, I don't have a problem with it. If he saves the bullpen by throwing 3 or 4 innings when Marquis gets taken out in the 3rd, I say go for it. How does this work with his options and what not? That may change my mind a bit.
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    Yeah...I knew Ohman wasn't a free agent, but I don't think he will be with the Cubs next year. That is why I figured in his money. I know ARod is a long shot, but by being able to fill in holes with younger guys makes the possibility a little easier to dream about.
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    Also, there are seven guys at the beginning of this year's team that I will be free agents: Wood, Ohman, Miller, Izturis, Floyd, Cotts, Barrett- Now that would save us 16.7 million that could be used somewhere. Now, I know some of these guys are no longer with the Cubs, but it is money they are freed from.
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    So since we have more money commited next year then we spent this year are we going to sign any free agents? Not even the big names, but can we go after anyone? My arguement is that we could fill any possible holes with our younger guys, so we could spend less money and yes, if we up the payroll, try to get A-Rod. It is far mor likely that we can sign him if we don't have to add another starter, pick up another outfielder, add a couple of bench guys and two guys for the bullpen. My point is that if we can fill out the roster with cheap young guys, we can spend more money on an area that can be upgraded...and yes, we will need to up the payroll to do that.
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    This whole A-Rod thing has me thinking... The Cubs starting rotation will all be back next year so no additional money needs to be spent this off season. If for some reason, someone can't go you have a lot of options in the minors. Starters- Soriano (LF) Pie/Jones (CF) DeRosa, Murton, Theriot (RF) Lee (1B), Ramirez (3B), DeRosa/Theriot (2B) and a SS Soto/Blanco © Bench- Fontenot (INF) Jones/Pie/Murton, Blanco, bring Ward back for 1.2 Million (option according to Cot's Baseball Contract), throw Fox in there as well Bullpen- Marmol, Wuertz, Eyre (I hope not), Howry, Dempster, Wood (if at a decent price), Gallagher, Petrick, Guzman The point is, we really don't need to spend any money this off season. We have many quality bench guys who are younger and will take very little of our payroll. Same for the remaining spots in the bullpen. So, if we aren't going to spend any money, why can't we go after A-Rod. The reason I am putting DeRosa in right and Theriot at second is because we won't have to spend any money on a RF (even though I agree DeRosa and an average RF is better the Theriot/DeRosa...but we won't have to spend any money this way). I really think it is possible.
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    I think the answer you want is Barrett, who was catching for the Montreal Expos when Mac hit #70. Marrero and Lampkin caught for STL. However, Barrett is not catching tonight, Bard is.
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    Maybe this has been discussed in a game thread, but I don't feel like searching through one of those to find an answer. Living in Central Iowa (Des Moines area) our local cable subscriber (Mediacom) has not picked up Comcast, and instead has given us the treat of Fox Sports Midwest which is the Cardinals network. I don't even want to get started on that...anyway, Tuesday night I sit down to watch the Cubs-Cardinals game and instead am treated to The World Series of Poker. Tonight, same thing. Is there something with Fox Sports rights to cover the Cubs because of Comcast? I tried calling Mediacom, and they told me it was a Fox Sports issue. I called Fox Sports, and got a recording about MLB Blackout rules that didn't help at all. Anyone know why this is happening? It really sucks the one time I want to watch the Cardinals, I can't
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    Do you think it has anything to do with it being a night game? Gives people a few more hours to drink after work, class, etc.
  9. DesMoinesCub
    I was over on Rotoworld checking out somethings, and some writer over there suggested Ramon Hernandez to the Cubs...that got me thinking what Baltimore had that could help us... Huff- contract expires in 2010 3year/20 mil currently hitting .262 6 HR 42 RBI .301 OBP and .697 OPS Has played 0 games in the OF this year Hernandez- contract expires 2009 4year/27.5 million .240 4HR 34 RBI .337 OBP .697 OPS (recently on or close to coming off the DL) Millar- 1 year 2.75 million with option .282 9 HR 36 RBI .399 OBP .861 OPS Has played 2 games in the OF Trachsel- 1 year 3.1 with option 5-6 with a 4.95 ERA has been on the DL and is expected to come off on Saturday has started 30+ games in 10 of his 13 full seasons with starts of 22, 28 and 6 the other 3 Tejada- On DL (I know I am dreaming) Anyway, I am in no way saying I want any of these guys and don't know if any are an improvement. Maybe get Trachsel to be the 5th starter (and his 4 hour games) and then that would allow us to trade Marshall for an OF Bat. What does everyone think? I know the Cubs love trading with Baltimore...
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    All right...I'll bite. I am interested, but who the heck is it?
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    I was thinking Marshall or Hill and Pie to get things started as well. No way do I trade Marmol...he is by far our best bullpen arm (at least right now). I am struggling to decide if Pie is a tradeable in this situation. The Cubs outfield next year could be Soriano and ??? and ??? (Murton/Jones/Floyd/FA) Would Marshall or Hill along with Pie and good minor league pitcher (Veal/ Petrick/ Holliman) be enough for McCann and Renteria?
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    I have been giving this Braves thing a long look. They have two areas of strength (Cathers and Shortstop) that we have a weakness at. I would love to see a McCann/Salty and Escobar/Renteria combination traded to the Cubs. Now, this is going to be a pretty "pricey" deal in terms of what the Cubs would have to give up in my opinion. First, the Braves have Thorman and Johnson at 1st and 2nd. Then they would have Renteria, Jones, Escobar at SS and 3B. Jones is not the poster boy of health, so Escobar is their "super sub". Diaz and Harris have not been terrible, but will they keep it up, and Francour is a fixture. A. Jones is sucking it up, and could walk at the end of the season. The Braves are only 3 games behind the Mets, so are they going to want to make a trade? What would you give up to get any combination of those 4 guys. Take into consideration where the Braves are in the standings, and their future. I see the OF as being a need for ATL and maybe some starting pitching. Thoughts?
  13. DesMoinesCub
    I have read somewhere that Barry is not going to give any of his "items" to the HOF. I can't find the article, but he basically said he is looking out for himself. If I were there and caught the ball, I would give it to the HOF just to spite Barry. Or maybe sell it at auction for a couple million.
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    I haven't put much thought into this, and I really haven't done the research to see who is playing RF for the Mets, but woud Jones to the Mets make sense with Green out with a broken foot. Again, to long of a day, so I don't want to look anything up (who actually is in RF, who would be a fair "prospect" to get back). Just thinking of trading to a possible need in NY.
  15. DesMoinesCub
    I know there are a ton of these already, but on ESPN News, they said that Z has said he is close to ending all negotiations with the Cubs and will be a free agent at the end of the year. They then went in to trade talks, and Keith Law (don't really know who he is and what he really knows) said the Cubs could get a king's ransom for Z at the trade deadline (assuming Mil is still playing good ball and the Cubs are out of it). So my question is what exactly is a king's ransom? A young prospect pitcher ready to make the big leagues, a ready to go prospect for the field? So, all of the minor league experts, put together your best deal for Z with the teams that are going to be or you think are going to be in contention. Please no Z for ARod trades here!!!
  16. DesMoinesCub
    I will be going to the I-Cubs game tonight. Looking at the list of starting pitchers, I am getting the short end of the stick for tonight! I will try to post when I get back about what I saw/liked/etc. I am going with my wife's work (she is the director of a daycare and some of the families and kids are going) so I will try as hard as possible to not get distracted by the two year old who eats a whole bag of cotton candy and drinks the 32 oz soda, and then watch as his parents try to get him to sit down and watch a baseball game.
  17. DesMoinesCub
    A couple of days ago, I was defending playing Jones. After tonight, I am rethinking that. Not only did he leave 9 men on base, he left 6 in scoring position! What would you do if you were Lou? Most of you would put Pie out there and just let him learn. However, it seems that Lou and the Cubs management really don't want to do that, so here is a thought without Pie in the line up and still taking JJ out against lefties. I was thinking but against a lefty what if we played Theriot in CF. Would a line up of: Soriano-LF Theriot-CF Lee-1B Ramirez-3B Murton- RF Barrett-C DeRosa- 2B Izzy-SS It takes Floyd and Jones out of the line up and playing Izzy. It keeps Theriot in the line up (and we all know Lou love the riot). The only problem would be the OF defense, but that seems to be a problem however you line em up.
  18. DesMoinesCub
    I understand why you would move Jones, but I honestly don't think it makes the ballclub better to trade him. You know Soriano is going to be in left, which leaves Murton, Pie, Jones, and Floyd for the other two spots. Of the 4 mentioned, Jones and Pie play center, and right now, Jones will out produce Pie and make the ball club better (offensively). Which leaves Floyd and Murton in Right. In my opinion, and feel free to disagree, the best OF the Cubs can put on the field right now are Soriano, Jones, and Murton (although a hot Floyd could be used as well). Jones as a CF is much more valueable then Jones the RF.
  19. DesMoinesCub
    Ryno, Can you explain why you would want to trade Jones? I know he is not a favorite of a lot of people on the board, but I just think he would out produce Pie offensively, and although we are giving up quite a bit defensively, still think it would be better to keep the offense in the line up. Even if Jones doesn't put up the numbers he did last year (which I don't think anyone here believes) he would still be a productive CF. I don't mean to "call you out" I just want to hear your side of the arguement.
  20. DesMoinesCub
    I understand that Pie is not a great baserunner, but his speed allows him to do things others can't. I have read a few articles where people say the best place for a young player to learn is watching how guys do it at the major league level. I have also read where people want guys to develop. Both are fair arguements. I guess by sending Pie down, you still have an OF of Soriano-Jones-Floyd-Murton. If Jones was injured, then you could move Soriano over to center, and still have Ward and DeRosa to use in the OF for emergency situations. I guess you would not have to call up and OF. The more I think about it, sending Pie down would be a good thing because there are still a lot of options that could be used on the major league roster. Thanks for talking me out of keeping Pie in the majors!
  21. DesMoinesCub
    Oh, and let me say I don't like DeRosa in the OF at all. Put him at 2nd and let Theriot play short. Then you don't have to worry about moving Soriano to 2B anymore!
  22. DesMoinesCub
    This is a really tough one for me right now because of the way the Cubs are playing and more importantly WINNING. I think by "taking care of the veterans" Lou is saying that there are guys who are better right now then Pie, and if he plays Pie, then the guys who are producing and WINNING right now would get their at bats. The point about sending Pie down is to not hurt his development. However, who would you recommend taking his place? Perhaps Pagen, who would serve as a defensive replacement and pinch runner, but would he be better then Pie in those situations. Right now, I think Pie is the best defensively and the best base runner we have in the minors and in AAA, so why shouldn't he be doing those things with the big league team. I know a lot of people are worried about Pie's future if he stays with the team, but I also think Pie gives the Cubs the best chance to win now for what the club needs him to do.
  23. DesMoinesCub
    Trading Jones to me, right now, is a bad idea. I am starting to like the OF of Murton, Soriano, and Jones. I guess if by trading Jones, you keep Murton in the line up, but who do you play when Floyd gets hurt. I guess Pie, or does Pie start over Floyd? I think the more "rest" you give Floyd, the better he is going to be. It also depends on what SD is willing to give up for Jones. Having a Pie/Izzy/Blanco 6-7-8 scares me a little.
  24. DesMoinesCub
    So as of now, the rotation looks like: Z-Lilly-Marquis-Hill-Guzman(Miller) So when I see the Cubs on April 13th, the pitcher will be (long pause to figure this out...)Guzman or whoever the fifth starter is.
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    This is what I like to see in Des Moines! Lots of exciting, young, "prospects" to watch this summer. Does Tomas Perez end up playing at Iowa...I really hope not. I don't see where he will be playing with 2nd, Short, and 3rd already taken with EPatt, Cedano, and Moore. What about Jake Fox? He has looked (or should I say sounds since I haven't seen him at all) like he is having a good spring. Could he get some time behind the plate, and I think I read he wants to play some first or has played some first.
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