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  1. Backtobanks
    I'm one of those people anxiously awaited a deal, but I really am starting to think that our current platoon players (Fontenot, Derosa, Pagan, Floyd, Jones, Murton, etc.) are better than most of what's available especially when you consider the cost of giving up prospects to get them. Meanwhile, I'm still hoping for Griffey.
  2. Backtobanks
    That Kenny Williams Kool-Aide is potent stuff.
  3. Backtobanks
    I think if Z is the only 20 game winner and his ERA drops just a tad more he will win the Cy Young. Wins still mean the most to the voters Also, a lot depends on whether the Cubs get to the playoffs.
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    As much as we drool or groan over some of the rumored deals, looking over the players available and the cost (in players and salary) to get them, the best deal might be to not make a deal.
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    Dumb. JK. I'm not big in any way on trading Pie, but at the same time, if we think we can add that big piece that could make the difference between winning the division and playing golf in October, I say you gotta roll the dice. I'm sure Hendry, if these rumors are true, would probably do his best to hold on to Pie, but considering that he thinks Colvin is the second-coming of Jim Edmonds, I'm thinking he might gamble. If Pie goes, it better be part of a larger deal than just Griffey. If the Reds send Arroyo to ATL and we get Renteria, that might not be too bad. Both players are way under market because of deferred payment in Griffey's case and Boston picking up most of Renteria's salary. It would all depend on the other players involved, but "under market" or not Griffey and Renteria would be a huge pickup of salary for the new owners. Renteria is owed about 5M next year, Griffey about 9M. If I'm a potential owner the Cubs look a hell of a lot better of a team to me with both those guys on the roster for 2008 than a 14M cheaper payroll. Add in the fact that it could the reigning world champion cubs and it looks like a good investment to me. I agree with you, except we're not potential buyers and don't forget another $17-20 million for Zambrano.
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    Everyone is saying he will get some starts on the next homestand because the Cubs are supposed to face 3 lefties. Of course, that's assuming he isn't traded by Tuesday. It would be nice to give him a chance against both kinds of pitchers for a couple of weeks, but it won't happen.
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    No to Willis, but with Willis in the rotation we would have a DH for 60% of the games (Zambrano, Marquis, & Willis).
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    Dumb. JK. I'm not big in any way on trading Pie, but at the same time, if we think we can add that big piece that could make the difference between winning the division and playing golf in October, I say you gotta roll the dice. I'm sure Hendry, if these rumors are true, would probably do his best to hold on to Pie, but considering that he thinks Colvin is the second-coming of Jim Edmonds, I'm thinking he might gamble. If Pie goes, it better be part of a larger deal than just Griffey. If the Reds send Arroyo to ATL and we get Renteria, that might not be too bad. Both players are way under market because of deferred payment in Griffey's case and Boston picking up most of Renteria's salary. It would all depend on the other players involved, but "under market" or not Griffey and Renteria would be a huge pickup of salary for the new owners.
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    I'm not saying I believe Canseco, but until there is some kind of proof, everybody is open to suspicion. Every power hitter and power pitcher in this era will be suspect until they figure out a way to test players.
  10. Backtobanks
    Sounds like Adum Dunn-Lite.
  11. Backtobanks
    Maybe Payton would replace Murton if/when Murton is packaged in another deal. I hope not, but if it can bring in a "real" bat it might be worth doing.
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    I think that would be a terrible trade for the Cubs. I agree. Cedeno might end up being an everyday SS and Soto at least a backup C for a backup C and a relief pitcher which isn't a position of need for the Cubs. Doesn't make sense.
  13. Backtobanks
    Now if we can convince Lou of that.
  14. Backtobanks
    According to this morning's Tribune, the Cubs are looking at Ron Mahay.
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    I'm still a little surprised that nobody offered something (a box of sunflower seeds) for him. I would bet somebody (not the Cubs) will sign him once he is free.
  16. Backtobanks
    Let's hope Lou noticed that Murton was used against righties and lefties at AAA. Don't bring him up to start once a week and then wonder why he's not hitting.
  17. Backtobanks
    Burrell? I said valuable... Aaron Rowand is a free agent at the end of the season. Be nice to have him come our way. Send Fontenot, Jock/Pagan, and Petrick/Wuertz their way. I hope you are being sarcastic. Trading our 2B, CF, and a decent relief pitcher for a 2 month rental of Aaron Rowand doesn't make sense even though I'm a big Rowand fan.
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    I totally agree. All of the talk about Dunn is ridiculous, Griffey is the answer. Of course everything depends on what they want for him.
  19. Backtobanks
    Depends on how well you think Gallagher could do in Marshall's spot. Almost .200 OPS points is a MASSIVE improvement. We can't just look past that fact. I understand that...but is it worth the gamble that you'd be taking in putting a completely untested rookie pitcher into the rotation? I say no. But I understand both sides. Assuming you think the Cubs still have a good shot at the playoffs with a Gallagher starting the rest of the way, you also have to take into account that in the playoffs, Marshall probably doesn't see much, if any, time, while Griffey can very well have a significant impact. This is a good point on trading from the rotation to upgrade the offense, but in that case I'd like to see someone with a good long term future brought in return(i.e. Dunn, Teixeira instead of Griffey or Dye). I wouldn't give up much of anything for Dye. Cedeno (since they have been looking for a SS since Ozzie retired from playing), Murton, and Veal is about the extent of my offer. You don't really mean that you would give up Cedeno, Murton, and Veal for a 2-month rental of Dye, do you? Kenny Williams can keep Dye.
  20. Backtobanks
    Best player, but not the best fit for the Cubs. Of Dunn and Griffey who is the better fit? Griffey by a mile. Of course he would be more expensive in trading chips and salary, but there's no doubt Griffey is the better player and the better fit for the Cubs.
  21. Backtobanks
    Depending on what package they're asking for, this is a no brainer. The only way I would go after Dunn is if he was very cheap and by all indications it sounds like the price is dropping daily.
  22. Backtobanks
    yuck :?: Vazquez is a good pitcher with a below average contract given the market. Too bad we couldn't take him on with the ownership situation, because I'd deal for him and use Marshall as a chip to get a big bat. Vasquez isn't exactly "below average" when it comes to money. He's making $13 million this year and $11.5 million for each of the next 3 years. All this for a sub-.500 pitcher with a .286 BAA and 4.30 ERA. The contract is ot totally outrageous, but certainly not below average.
  23. Backtobanks
    I love the thought of getting Salty and his wonderful potential, but I am amazed at how highly everyone rates another team's prospect(don't forget that right now, that's all he is), while downgrading the Cubs' players and prospects. Marshall has shown that he is a solid #3 or #4 left-handed starter, while Ohman has done a good job as a major league LOOGY for a few years. Now people want to add Pie who has been billed as our top prospect with 5-tool potential. Does Salty come with a money-back guarantee? I don't mind overpaying for a proven player (Cabrera, Arod, etc.) if the situation is right, but I don't think Salty has proven himself at the major league level just yet.
  24. Backtobanks
    Personally, I think the White Sox need to make some kind of move like this. They are a bad team and they have very little hope of passing the Tigers, Indians, or Twins in the next few years. When Buerhle was in the headlines, I thought they should have traded him if they could get a good enough package for him. Nobody is going to give you much for Dye, Iguchi, or Contreras. There are problems with Vasquez (contract), Garland (knot in pitching arm), and Crede (back). Meanwhile, they will have to fill about 4-5 positions next year and 3-4 pitching spots. Now or the off season is the time to float some names like Konerko, AJ, etc. and see if you can rebuild for 2009-2010.
  25. Backtobanks
    I couldn't agree more. Kendall has a past, and the hope was to catch lighting in the bottle. Maybe coming back the central will wake up his bat. I don't see the big deal, its not like Bowen or Hill are any good anyway. I still hold out hope he'll adjust to NL pitching soon and help the club. I totally agree with both of you. When you look at the crap that is available and what the GMs are asking for it, getting Kendall was a decent move. 90% of the players mentioned are players in the "hope to catch lightning in a bottle for 2 months" category.
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