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The problem is that Hill is a bit of a head case. Remember last year when he was doing some kind of "meditation" to relax during games. I really think he overthinks about pitching rather than letting his natural talent take over. Also, don't forget that he's left-handed which adds to his eccentricities.
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Forget about Hudson
Backtobanks replied to Backtobanks's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
This reminds me of the Roberts trade talk. People need to understand that the average 2B is defense first and offense second. Utley is pretty much in a league of his own. Roberts and Hudson are very good players, but totally overvalued because they bring some offense to a defensive position. The fact that Hudson is asking $15 million per year and the O's wanted 5 players for Roberts is ridiculous. Keep the 5 players and the $15 million per year contract and go with DeRosa. -
I always thought Hudson might be an interesting option to the Brian Roberts trade talk, but not at those prices. D-Backs far apart from Hudson extension? The D-Backs have had intermittent talks with Orlando Hudson's camp about an extension since late in 2007, but the sides appear so far apart that it would take a major move by one to rekindle meaningful dialog. Hudson, a three-time Gold Glove winner who will become a free agent after this season, is said to be seeking a yearly salary similar to the $15 million Philadelphia's Chase Utley will receive in each of the final four years of his seven-year, $85 million dollar extension signed before 2007. -- East Valley Tribune
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ISO Loogy
Backtobanks replied to vance_the_cubs_fan's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
I've been teased about coming up with 3-way deals in which we end up with Marte. He would be a great addition. -
At what point should we begin to doubt the Tigers?
Backtobanks replied to inari's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
Maybe Hendry ought to get in discussions with DD about a trade involving Wertz and Renteria. -
Gibbons released by O's
Backtobanks replied to RynoRules's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
all because this guy cheated and juiced...thats the bad thing about the PEDs, the teams get cheated when these guys come off them. cheaters, cheaters never prosper..... Looks to me like a cheater (Gibbons) seems to be prospering. -
I know there have been many discussions on the existence of "clutch" hitters, but if such a thing does exist, the Cubs need a few of them.
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My theory is the Cubs will get rid of two of Marquis/Dempster/Lieber by the deadline and put Marshall back in the rotation. Some of you are forgetting that one strike against Marshall is that he's a lefty. Lou doesn't want 3 lefties with similar stuff in the rotation. I think somewhere down the line you will see Marshall traded.
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Just their entire farm system :D Seriously, though, while Brandon Wood might hit for enormous power, given his terrible defense he is way too expensive. Remember we were looking at Willits to back up Pie but Willits for even Marquis would be a horrendous trade for the Cubs (unless they paid his contract in full, which wouldn't happen) Find out if the O's would like Brandon Wood and make a deal with the Angels and flip Wood to the O's as part of the Roberts deal.
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hey dude...do me a favor! stop making sense! There isn't a lot there that makes sense. Why can't Cedeno sub for Aramis? How does the lack of a Roberts trade mean Murton gets traded for nothing? Cedeno isn't losing his trade value by making the team. Patterson will not be "wasting" another year in the minors -- he would be there with or without the trade. I have no idea what Gallagher, Patterson, Veal, Ceda, and Hoffpauir have to do with the roster "problem". To answer your points in order: 1. I suppose Cedeno could sub for ARam, but I don't think he's ever played 3B or even taken grounders at 3B. 2. It's pretty obvious that Murton won't be a Cub for long. Hendry even admitted that he promised he would try to trade him. Another stint in the minors only decreases his trade value. 3. Cedeno is out of options and he doesn't seem to be the type of player that is successful playing part time. Not getting regular ABs will probably hurt his ability to showcase his potential. 4. Patterson could have been a valuable piece of the trade package for Roberts. Patterson, like Murton and Cedeno, have very little to prove at AAA.
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There are mixed reports on whether the deal is dead or they're still talking. Personally, I think they're still talking. Signing Johnson adds to the roster problem of what to do with Murton. Cedeno is out of options and can't sub for ARam. Gallagher, Patterson, Veal, Ceda, and Hoffpaur are all back in the minors. Again, the Roberts' trade just makes too much sense for both teams not to find a way to complete it. Trading for Roberts automatically gives you DeRosa to back up 2B, 3B, LF, RF, and possibly SS. Johnson backs up all 3 OF positions. Fontenot or Cintron would be available to back up SS. Without the trade, Murton gets traded for nothing, Cedeno loses whatever trade value he had by sitting on the bench, and players like Patterson waste another year in the minors.
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But it does make you wonder where Murton is going and for whom.
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Cubs just signed Reed Johnson from MLB Trade Rumors
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1B - Lee, Ward, DeRosa 2B - DeRosa, Cedeno, Patterson SS - Theriot, Cedeno 3B - ARam, DeRosa LF - Soriano, Murton, DeRosa, Patterson CF - Pie, Fukudome, Patterson, Cedeno RF - Fukudome, Murton, DeRosa, Patterson C - Soto, Blanco Why do we need to pickup or trade for anyone else?
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I totally agree. The one thing that Hendry and Lou share is that they have a habit of totally ignoring certain players (Murton, Cedeno, Marshall) and obsessing over others (Theriot, Roberts) usually without a good reason. As you posted, sliding Fukudome over to CF and using Murton in RF is 1000 times better than signing Johnson or trading for the likes of Payton, Byrd, Willits, etc.
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I agree. I like that the Cubs are not talking about somebody like Crisp right now. He would be a guy who could be seen as challenging Pie for his starting job, and I think it is important for Felix to know that the job is his, at least in a platoon in which he sees a vast majority of the action. Johnson's splits against lefties are preferable to Davannon's and that is what really matters here. The Cubs have Ward as the primary pinch hitter against righties, and he's proven to be dependable. Murton is the 4th OFer and would take over RF with Fukudome in CF if Pie were to get injured. So considering who would make the better starting CFer between Johnson and Davannon is pointless. Go sign Reed Johnson, Jim. A bench of Ward, Murton, Johnson, Fontenot and Blanco ain't bad. Cedeno???????
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Especially since it isn't opening day yet. I would think opening day will end the speculation until the trade deadline.
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Dumpster Diving
Backtobanks replied to Backtobanks's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
There is the problem with it. I looked throughout our system for players over 40 to include in the deal, but I couldn't find any. -
Rajai Davis + Steve Kline for Micah Hoffpaur + Neal Cotts. Not earth shattering but, we get a 3-position, RH OF sub plus a loogy with a dirty cap. Giants get younger at 1B and bullpen.
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I asked the same question on 3/12/08 (How about a deal with the Blue Jays?) before he was put on waivers. If the Cubs are committed to Pie, I think he might be a decent option especially since he's cheap. As I pointed out before, another good thing is that he's not a real threat to take Pie's job (so the Cubs would have to let Pie work through some of his problems).
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I think the O's front office got Magic 8 Balls for Xmas. Make a decision, jeez.
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If Hendry returns DD's call and gets laughed at for asking about Renteria, it probably won't be the first time Hendry got laughed at. On the chance he doesn't get laughed at, it might open a discussion with DD about a trade for Renteria. I think it's worth a shot. BTW, the reason it won't happen has nothing to do with Renteria, it is that Lou and Hendry are satisfied with Theriot.
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Exactly. They contacted Hendry, not the other way around. If they want bullpen help, we can help them with that. If they need some salary relief to go along with bullpen help, we can help them with that as well. The salary relief allows them to spend even more to fix their pen. But, if Renteria is untouchable to Detroit, there's really nothing more to talk about. "Good luck, I hope you find the bullpen help you need from someone else." I can't see them dealing Renteria either, but you make a good point (they contacted Hendry, not the other way around). How about offering Marmol + Theriot + prospect for Renteria and Inge + cash. Saves them a ton of money and gives them their relief pitcher and replacement SS. They can afford the downgrade in offense. The Cubs get their starting SS and have Inge as a super-sub (including CF).
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I do think Hendry is a man of his word and as such, I think Fukudome would only play CF on a temporary basis. Fukudome signed with the Cubs specifically to play RF.
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It's great to cover your rear end, but a lot of the trade speculation for a backup CF seems to be on players that could take over full time if Pie flops. Isn't Murton a better option as a 4th OF than all of the rumored deals mentioned? This would mean Fukudome would slide over to CF (he stated that he would if asked) on a temporary basis. I'm sure Fukudome wouldn't object to playing 25-30 games in CF. Why would it be necessary to make a trade for a backup CF if you already have a solid replacement unless you're looking for a possible permanent replacement? :scratch: Murton>Willits, Payton, Crisp, etc.