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Dear Cubs - don't let the Maddux option vest
Backtobanks replied to TruffleShuffle's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
I'm a big Maddux fan, but if Mitre continues pitching the way he has the last 2 games Maddux becomes expendable. A contender would love to have someone like Maddux and the $13.5 million over the next year and a half would look good in the Cub coffers. Also, if a contender really wants Maddux, the Cubs might get a top prospect or a role player to help the team. With Rusch and Mitre pitching well, Zambrano and Maddux being their usual selves, and Wood and Prior returning soon, the Cubs are in a good position for a trade. -
And even if he does sign with the Cubs he'll somehow end up sucking, causing the fans to hate him which will cause us to trade him to get Andy Pratt back. Or if the Cubs sign him his arm will suddenly fall off.
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*Closer: Time will tell, but at present it looks plausible to go with Dempster as a mid-price guy rather than spending for a big-ticket Wagner type. Besides, if we show any interest in Wagner, his arm will probably fall off (see Percival, Benitez, Dotel, etc.).
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Dear Cubs - don't let the Maddux option vest
Backtobanks replied to TruffleShuffle's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
I totally agree. If the Cubs pitching staff was healthy and Maddux really was our 4th/5th starter, I think most people would be satisfied with his performance. When Maddux becomes your 2nd/3rd starter, then you have problems. Jon Garland has pitched great this year, but he's facing the other team's 4th/5th starter and not their ace. With decent run support and help from the bullpen, Maddux can do a decent job. You know what to expect from Maddux, 3-4 runs in 6-7 innings. Not great, but not bad for a 4th/5th starter. -
I can't believe Dusty sent Holla up to bunt in the 9th inning. I'm sure Cedeno or Maddux are much better bunters than Holla.