Backtobanks
-
Posts
7,353 -
Joined
-
Last visited
-
Days Won
1
Content Type
Profiles
Joomla Posts 1
Chicago Cubs Videos
Chicago Cubs Free Agent & Trade Rumors, Notes, & Tidbits
2026 Chicago Cubs Top Prospects Ranking
News
2023 Chicago Cubs Draft Picks
Guides & Resources
2024 Chicago Cubs Draft Picks
The Chicago Cubs Players Project
2025 Chicago Cubs Draft Pick Tracker
2026 Chicago Cubs Draft Tracker: Picks & Bonuses
Blogs
Events
Forums
Store
Gallery
Everything posted by Backtobanks
-
Schilling is out for half the season. Does that have any bearing on a deal for Marquis?
-
Does anybody know who was involved in the the infamous 2nd trade that Hendry was supposedly working on? Everybody (Lou, Santo, and Kenney) all hinted that Hendry was working on two deals that would make everybody happy. Was the 2nd deal for Crisp? Was the 2nd deal for Burnett? Was it for Byrd?
-
Got to do something while waiting for Hendry and MacPhail to pull the trigger.
-
That's why I emphasized that he wouldn't be a threat to take Pie's job. He could play maybe once a week against a tough lefty. No! the guy that backs up Pie needs to be awesome defensively as well as being able to hit because guys like that are a dime a dozen. Besides, the Cubs have a long and storied tradition of never running a guy out to CF that wasn't all that great defensively. If the guy could hit and be awesome defensively, he would be the starting CF as soon as Pie hits his first slump. I want a guy that will not be a threat to Pie's job and future. If Pie proves a flop, then go out and get a starting CF.
-
That's why I emphasized that he wouldn't be a threat to take Pie's job. He could play maybe once a week against a tough lefty.
-
From MLBtraderumors.com: News comes today that Blue Jays pitcher Casey Janssen will miss the season with a torn labrum. He was a bullpen ace last year, and was expected to move back to the rotation this year. Robert MacLeod's above-linked article quotes Jays GM J.P. Ricciardi saying he might explore the trade market in the wake of the injury. Looking at what the Blue Jays have that we could use, how about: Marquis/Marshall + Murton for Reed Johnson + Scott Downs Might need to be tweaked a little, but Reed Johnson offers a right-handed bat that can play CF (64 games) with these numbers against lefties: .305 (BA), .380 (OBP), .451 (SLG), and .831 (OBS). Also an important point, not really a threat to take over Pie's job. Scott Downs gives us a second lefty in the pen.
-
Soriano to bat 2nd, Fukudome 5th on Friday
Backtobanks replied to Schwarber Fan's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
That would be ideal.... Roberts Fukudome Lee Ramirez Soriano DeRosa Soto Pie Edit: Crap, I have 2 second basemen and no shortstop....Rammy is gonna need to cover a lot of ground.... Alert: 2 lefties in a row. Can't be done regardless of it making sense or not. -
If Pie is really going to be given the starters job, I'd rather have Rajai Davis at a much cheaper price for a 4th OF.
-
Looking at Juan Uribe?
Backtobanks replied to BudHouse's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
Tracshel? =D> =D> =D> -
I mentioned this on 2/21: After all of the dust settles in spring training, a possible cheap pickup might be Rajai Davis as a backup CF. His stats are good against lefties and he is blocked by Rowand in San Francisco. Not a big move, but it would be cheaper than Byrd or Payton. Might be a decent 4th OF who can play CF against some lefties.
-
Not hitting lefties has always been a mystery since the Cubs are (and have been) predominantly a right-handed hitting team.
-
Red Sox News doesn't like the rumored offer of Jason Marquis and Sam Fuld for Crisp. More likely they believe a package of Josh Donaldson and either Bobby Howry or Carmen Pignatiello could be accepted by the Sox. Donaldson + Pignatello for Crisp ?
-
As for being a good GM, sometimes all it takes is to catch lightning in a bottle (i.e. Kenny Williams) to be considered a good GM. Williams went from being a joke as a GM to being a genius, but he's working his way back down.
-
Dayn Perry from Foxsports predicted Geovanny Soto as NL ROY. Mentions Fukudome, but predicts Kuroda will finish 2nd. Of course, his predictions mention the fact that Bruce and Votto probably won't get enough playing time in Cincinnati to win it.
-
I go along with Hendry being an average GM. Of course we all know that all of the posters on NSBB would be better than Hendry. (Disclaimer- we have hindsight on our side.) :lol:
-
Lou encouraging Soto to use opposite field
Backtobanks replied to Roast's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
I think it's a great idea. An extra 20-30 points on BA is more valuable than a few HRs. He's big and strong enough to get his share of HRs. -
I have trouble believing that, for whatever reason Lou and Hendry think the world of Theriot. A little grittiness goes a long way.
-
If Mark Loretta, Brendan Harris and Jeff Keppinger can do it, so can DeRosa. The Cubs are a better team if they add Roberts and move DeRosa to SS. The Cubs are a better team if they move Soriano to 2b, start Murton in LF and DeRosa to SS. The Cubs are a better team if Patterson plays 2b and DeRosa plays SS. The Cubs are probably a better team if they go with Cedeno at SS. While I may agree with some of what you posted, I wonder if DeRosa's days at SS were when he was much younger. Playing Murton in LF is great, but the Soriano at 2B and Derosa at SS could really get ugly without a whole lot of practice time. The last two points are moot because it's obvious that Lou has more confidence in Theriot over Patterson and/or Cedeno. Let's hope the Roberts deal happens soon because Cedeno certainly isn't increasing his trade value this spring.
-
I think I saw a family promotion for Atlanta last year, something along the lines of $75 for 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, and 4 drinks (not beer). That's a good deal, especially since it encourages bringing kids back to the ballpark.
-
I think they're looking at Loretta to give them depth and to take the pressure off of players like Patterson, Cedeno, Luis Hernandez, etc. Also, it buys time for these players to develop their skills and buys time for MacPhail to go after another MI prospect (Antonelli, Hu, etc.)
-
Breakthrough possible? From MLBtraderumors.com: The Baltimore Sun is now reporting that the Orioles have an interest in Mark Loretta. Hopefully this is a sign that the Brian-Roberts-to-Chicago saga will soon mercifully come to a conclusion. Loretta apparently isn't slated for regular duty in a Houston infield that now features Miguel Tejada, Kaz Matsui and Ty Wigginton, which is why he might be in play. The Astros sent a scout to watch the O's on Sunday.
-
We have to make sure that any substitute CF the Cubs acquire is not good enough to play on a regular basis, thus forcing Lou to give Pie the shot he deserves.
-
Any Interest in Rivera?
Backtobanks replied to Backtobanks's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
And the fact that he's not an ideal CF defensively is good because it might stop Lou from using him regularly and letting Pie develop as the starting CF. -
I don't want to give up Wuertz and I think the Tigers are finding out that nobody wants Inge.
-
Meanwhile, on the left coast, the Angels' Juan Rivera finds himself the odd man out in L.A.'s crowded outfield, but isn't getting worked up about it. The L.A. Times says Rivera wouldn't mind sitting the bench, if it comes to that. "There's no pressure from the owner, no pressure from the fans, no pressure from the media," Rivera says. Both Crisp and Rivera are candidates to be dealt by the start of the season. The Times points out that the Angels could trade Rivera for pitching depth, given that Kelvim Escobar and Chris Bootcheck will start the season on the disabled list and John Lackey and Scot Shields are fighting nagging injuries Rivera can play all 3 OF positions (38 games in CF) and might be a decent RH platoon for Pie and power bat off the bench. LAA has deep pockets and might not blink at Marquis' contract. Marshall might be another option.