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  1. BigbadB
    Prior+ to the Rangers for Blalock Send Blalock to the Pirates for McLouth and Marte From what I've read, Pittsburgh doesn't want to block 3b from Neil Walker. As cheaply as this organization is run, I wouldn't find that too shocking.
  2. BigbadB
    I'm guessing there are teams that have been asking about Fuld. He's a prototypical lead off hitter in the eyes of many GM's out there, and they probably took notice of his offseason. Labeling him an untouchable is probably stretching things, but I don't want to see them part with him right now unless it's for a significant upgrade. If someone is calling and asking about Fuld, he has more trade value than he did a month ago. Fuld puts up a very respectable OBP, he's dirt cheap, and he's somewhat young.
  3. BigbadB
    That would have been Buster Olney who is better at stats then trade rumors. What would the Rangers give for Prior that would be worth anything? Wilkerson? Wilkerson could be had without giving anything up. He's a FA.
  4. BigbadB
    Wrong man for the job, as usual. Here's a guy who has a veteran fetish with one of the best farm systems in baseball. By the time he finishes disassembling the farm system and the major league roster of all talent, some other team will admire his work so much, he'll get another GM job somewhere.
  5. BigbadB
    No. It's not enough to get him. The Padres owner is usually too busy putting money in his own pocket to notice the going rate for free agents. Thus, he misses out on most everyone. Wasn't their last major FA aquistion Brian Giles, who basically wanted to go there and no where else? LOL @ them thinking 8 million will do it btw As I was saying...... It's actually pretty humurous listening to Padres fans thinking they are going to get all of these free agents year after year. You have to appreciate their loyalty. But yeah, Maddux and Giles wanted to be there otherwise they probably wouldn't be.
  6. BigbadB
    They are paying significantly more to basically be the same team. Rivera, Posada and ARod all got significant bumps. Pettitte should hold out for 25m.
  7. BigbadB
    It's a conspiracy. Aramis Ramirez last year. Miguel Cabrera this year. Maybe they should go out and sign another outfielder to cheer themselves up. Willits, Anderson, Rivera, Matthews Jr., Vlady, Torii Hunter just isn't enough. I hear Darin Erstad is available. :D
  8. BigbadB
    =D> \:D/ Good for Sam. I hope he lands the 5th outfield job this spring.
  9. BigbadB
    No. It's not enough to get him. The Padres owner is usually too busy putting money in his own pocket to notice the going rate for free agents. Thus, he misses out on most everyone.
  10. BigbadB
    Maybe they cooled on the idea when Pettitte announced he was coming back. They probably figure they can squeeze some other team of a starter without giving up as much in talent.
  11. BigbadB
    Yeah, I wouldn't rule out Cleveland. Minnesota doesn't appear to be getting enough back for Santana to be much good in 2008, so they look to slip next year. Cleveland has a lot to offer to get the bat they are looking for. I believe they will get Bay eventually. With Peralta at SS and Asdrubal Cabrera looking good enough, Josh Barfield could be dealt. Andy Marte could be dealt. Franklin Guttierez could be dealt. Lee has been on the trade block. I still like their line up A LOT. Let's just say they get Jason Bay. Sizemore, Cabrera, Martinez, Bay, Hafner, Peralta, Garko, Blake, Michaels Their pitching staff isn't too bad either. Sabathia, Carmona, Westbrook, Byrd and one of Cliff Lee, Adam Miller or Jeremy Sowers.
  12. BigbadB
    Seriously, what must Anaheim be thinking about all of this? How much time did they waste working deals to end up with the short end of the stick. That'll teach 'em. :D
  13. BigbadB
    I don't understand what Cub fans are fretting about. We got Ascanio. :D
  14. BigbadB
    It's still a pretty easy decision either way, in my opinion. Easy decision, but big difference. Crisp makes what? 8m a year? Ellsbury will be a rookie next year at league minimum, and will likely be more productive. But, the big victory is you have Santana facing the Yankees rather than Boston facing Santana. That's huge.
  15. BigbadB
    Santana, Beckett, Schilling, Matsuzaka, Buchholz Wow!
  16. BigbadB
    Well, considering you also showed your age with this last response, I suppose that is enough about you. Of course, I'm probably older and have likely been to more Rush shows than you. :D I attended three Rush shows this past summer and have been to 13 since 1976, when I was 19. You win, on both fronts. :D
  17. BigbadB
    I'm really not in favor of trading Murton if they don't have to. He makes for an awesome #4 outfielder. But..... Murton vs. RHP in 2007: .257 .331 .396 Teahen vs RHP in 2007: .297 .363 .437 And this was in an off year for Teahen. There are more RHP in the league than LHP. Between the two of them, they would be one heck of a complete LFer. And I say LFer because I'm convinced the best move the Cubs could make this offseason that doesn't involve transactions would be to move Soriano to RF where he belongs. Most of the guys the Cubs have been sending out to RF last year and looking at this offseason are basically LFers. Just move Soriano for the last time and be done with it. Seeing Daryle Ward, Cliff Floyd, Jacque Jones (weak arm) and Matt Murton trying to play RF has been amusing, but there comes a point where it's not funny anymore.
  18. BigbadB
    Well, considering you also showed your age with this last response, I suppose that is enough about you. Of course, I'm probably older and have likely been to more Rush shows than you. :D
  19. BigbadB
    You are forgetting that Santana has an NTC and he'll need to be signed to an extension, which will likely be in the neighborhood of 6/150m. The Cubs do not have that kind of money at their disposal. That's why I did say we wouldn't get Fukodome, but I agree even though it's not my money. It's more likely that almost any team is going to wait and sign Santana in the offseason than give too much in terms of prospects now and give him the major money. It sounds like a deal is just about done for Santana, with 4 or 5 players going to Minnesota. Boston can afford to offer up what Santana is looking for.
  20. BigbadB
    Bruce loves the limelight. Or is it that he loves the night life and that he likes to boogie? I keep forgetting.
  21. BigbadB
    Not to steal any thunder from Bruce, but if the Cubs and Prior could settle on something, I'm guessing it would be done already. That Prior's name is circulating all over Nashville tells me Prior's as good as gone.
  22. BigbadB
    Oh, I thought you were going to say the Cubs owed the Reds a favor for hiring Dusty. 8-) Actually, I had a nice little chat with Dusty today. The Cubs claim they haven't talked to the Reds about Hamilton. I do know that Lou likes him and got excited when he heard he might be available. Well, get busy planting those rumors then. :D
  23. BigbadB
    Yeah, we got some of those. :wink:
  24. BigbadB
    Bruce, Feel free to let Jim know that BigbadB gives the green light to trade Marshall for Josh Hamilton. And since Fukudome will cost essentially the same thing as Tejada, that Tejada really is affordable. And if Tejada doesn't look appealing enough at SS, we could always help the Dodgers free up the salary they will need to give out some big contracts by taking Rafael Furcal off their hands. If he needs help with these trades, I'm always available. :D Please also remind Jim that Cincinnati owes us a returned favor for allowing them to draft Josh Hamilton in the first place, so no asking for more than Marshall. :wink:
  25. BigbadB
    You are forgetting that Santana has an NTC and he'll need to be signed to an extension, which will likely be in the neighborhood of 6/150m. The Cubs do not have that kind of money at their disposal.
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