Pie won't be available to trade for Cabrera. Pie is going to be sent to the Marlins as compensation for signing Joe "I had to be forced to play the kids" Girardi. Murton will be traded for the rights to Todd Noel.
Don't be ridiculous. Miller will be excellent in his appearances the remainder of this year and Buffet Boy will sign him to a three-year, $24 million deal. "We're tickled to have Wade in the fold. He's a warrior who has worked hard to get himself back in pitching shape. His record speaks for itself. Plus, he brought me a big block of cheese." Miller will then proceed to make us long for the days of Shawn Estes.
You guys forgot the third option. Trading away lots of good young talent in a misguided attempt to become "respectable" and "compete within the division". This is the course of action The Ridiculous Hendry will pursue!
"But the facts say that at every level it's pitching first, then defense and then timely hitting." - Jeromy Burnitz Now I see why RumDum liked Burnitz so much. They're equally stupid.
Leave Murton alone in LF. Add a monster RH platoon bat in RF, like Craig Wilson. Get a CF with some power. Find a second baseman that can lead off effectively. Easier said than done, especially with Buffet Boy at the helm.
Bruce, watch your back. I imagine Andy is planning to have you whacked even as we speak. You may want to hire someone to taste your food when you go out to eat.
The Cubs will shut him down pitching-wise, but will use him as a pinch hitter. He will be hit by a pitch, shattering his right elbow and ending his career.