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I don't know if I'd call a .254 average with 27 RBI over the three summer months "killing" it. Wait, what? How does July and August become three months? How can someone come to the conclusion that he sucks in the summer if he's a very good player for 2 of the 3 summer months? It's not like his July and August numbers are propped up with a decent performance stretched out over relatively few PA. In July he had 103 PA and managed a .926 OPS. In August he pulled off a .904 OPS, again in 103 PA. His horrible June was over the course of 96 PA. I am simply baffled as to how anyone can come to the conclusion that he sucks in the summer based on his 2009 numbers. This tangent just gets increasingly bizarre. And now he's getting slammed for "only" having 24 RBI in July and August? What? He had 12 RBI's in each month, which is 2nd only to his April, where had 15, that people keep talking about like it was some amazing month he'd never come close to again. June, July, and August being summer months is not the point. 96 PA compared to 103 PA the other two months? Wow, that's such a BIG difference. C'mon man, I had 7 plate appearances in my own two games this past weekend. I never said Fukudome "only" has X number of RBI, as you stated. I'm saying how many he had over that span. Baseball (statistically speaking), as you should know, is based of averages and percentages. Earned-run average, batting average, winning percentage, etc. That is an average of 9 RBI per month. With about 25-30 games per month, that is pathetic for a starting position player, which he was. Lastly, I haven't been on this board enough lately, but the notion to trade or bench Fukudome in favor of Colvin is not as crazy or absurd as you make it sound. Colvin is a pure hitter, while Fukudome still has his cork-screw like swing. Fukudome is NOT the future. After his contract is up, he will NOT be back. Since you used the term "simple" in your defense, I will too. It's that simple, man. This is the MAJOR LEAGUES, where you play the future. AND Colvin is a solid player. He's a baseball player who takes advantage of his opportunity when he gets it, and when he doesn't play he stays humble and does his job accordingly. Fukudome is solid defensively, but saunters on the bench when he's not starting and is not the definition of a "baseball player". Do you ever wonder if he CARES about winning baseball games!? Stop your defense of Kosuke, your wasting your time. He's not giving anything to this team. The Cubs are 31-40. NINE games under .500. With that poor of a record, a team usually is in the need of a shakeup. Whether that is trading a guy, playing someone else, bring a kid up from the minors, etc. Kosuke is not winning us games.

I don't know if I'd call a .254 average with 27 RBI over the three summer months "killing" it.

True enough, but the Angels have expressed interest in Nady and if you can land anything in excess of what you'd have to pay for Spilborghs then why not? I've always liked Spilborghs and so far this year he's been pretty good even against righties. Though Colvin desperately needs a platoon partner. Why does Colvin need a platoon partner? Isn't the idea to get him consistent at-bats and start several times a week now?

That's a reach. He's not athletic enough to play CF'er at the ML level and he doesn't hit with enough pop to play the corner OF spots. Plus, he's not 5'11" 190. He's a tweener. Uk, I'm assuming you have seen him play then?

I disagree. My post wasn't working yesterday, so I wanted to make sure the board was up and working today before I did a longer post. Haha it's updated now.

Two guys the Cubs probably will/should be looking at over the next 12 months: Virginia lefty pitcher Danny Hultzen is a middle of the first round talent. but could be selected higher depended on other teams' needs or where the Cubs are picking. Hultzen led UV to Omaha as a freshman last season, and has continued his dominance on the mound this past spring. Fastball tops out at 94 mph and he has a plus changeup. If he keeps up his success on the bump as a junior next season (11-1 as a sophomore), his stock will be rising fast. Top 10 pick come June wouldn't be inconceivable. In the second round, the Cubs should take a hard look at Kansas State outfielder Nick Martini. The Co-Big 12 Player of the Year hit .416 this past season as a sophomore with 59 RBI and 19 steals. Martini is a pure hitter with good speed and is strong defensively. Patrolled center field for K-State last spring, but could play all three. While Martini is 5-11, 190 and may get overlooked by some teams, it's players like him that usually make it to the big leagues. He is a late-first round to mid-second round talent, so the Cubs picking him in the second round would be a nice pick.

Will we see Josh Vitters in a Cubs uniform before the season concludes? Hmm...

If they can trade Silva for him, sure. That would be sweet.

For some strange reason, I personally think we should reacquire Kerry Wood. He would definitely shore up the back end of the bullpen and middle relief. Although, I see this being more likely come June or July, especially if we are in the playoff hunt. KW in an Indians uniform just isn't right.

How about two TJS's?

I hope it's Jermaine. Nady is coming off Tommy John surgery, I have my doubts.

Does anyone think that there will be an actual trade and the Sox get him ? Just curious since Rios is signed through 2014 or something like that.

They would have the fastest outfield in the history of major league baseball. All 3 account for a combined 90 steals right now, and that's with McCutchen playing only 52 games thus far.

I think we should make a run at Felix this winter, but I don't think we would have to give up Vitters to get him. Obviously a good amount of players/prospects would be headed to Seattle, but they aren't going to necessarily demand the number one guy.

True, Kenny Williams is definitely no stranger to making big trades or getting big name players. Griffey last year, Peavy this year. Is this sarcasm? haha no not at all, for the past 5 years Kenny has made big trades, whether it be out of the blue or long-speculated. It just seems like he's always out there making a phone call or acquiring a player or two around this time. Very agressive. Some of the players he has acquired via trade since 2004: Freddy Garcia Jose Contreras Matt Thornton Gavin Floyd Javier Vazquez Orlando Cabrera Carlos Quentin Nick Swisher Ken Griffey Jr. Horacio Ramirez Tony Pena Jake Peavy

True, Kenny Williams is definitely no stranger to making big trades or getting big name players. Griffey last year, Peavy this year.

I'm sayin Halladay to the Rangers...this is there chance to actually make a playoff run if they acquire a front line pitcher like Doc.

That's good to hear. And yes, IMO I think that's all the Cubs are going to do this time around.

Jackson was demoted today. SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. - The Tennessee Smokies, Class AA minor league affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, announce a series of roster moves Thursday. RHP Chris Carpenter has been promoted from High-A Daytona. In a corresponding roster move, RHP Jay Jackson has been sent to Daytona. Carpenter was 6-4 with a 2.19 ERA in 20 games started between Daytona and Low-A Peoria. In 98.2 innings pitched, he allowed 30 runs (24 earned) on 70 hits, with 41 walks and 93 strikeouts. In five starts with Daytona, he posted a 2-1 record. He allowed seven runs (four earned) on 15 hits, walking eight and striking out 33. Carpenter was selected by the Cubs in the third round of the 2008 First-Year Player Draft. Jackson was 5-5 with a 3.70 ERA in 16 games started with Tennessee. I n 82.2 innings pitched he allowed 35 runs (34 earned) on 73 hits, walked 41 and struck out 93. Jackson was drafted by the Cubs organization in the ninth round of the 2008 First-Year Player Draft. He was supposed to start for Daytona after the demotion. Actually he was demoted, since he went from AA to A ball. But yeah, I didn't know he was supposed to start after the roster move, so maybe something is in the works. Thanks for pointing that out.

Jackson was demoted today. SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. - The Tennessee Smokies, Class AA minor league affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, announce a series of roster moves Thursday. RHP Chris Carpenter has been promoted from High-A Daytona. In a corresponding roster move, RHP Jay Jackson has been sent to Daytona. Carpenter was 6-4 with a 2.19 ERA in 20 games started between Daytona and Low-A Peoria. In 98.2 innings pitched, he allowed 30 runs (24 earned) on 70 hits, with 41 walks and 93 strikeouts. In five starts with Daytona, he posted a 2-1 record. He allowed seven runs (four earned) on 15 hits, walking eight and striking out 33. Carpenter was selected by the Cubs in the third round of the 2008 First-Year Player Draft. Jackson was 5-5 with a 3.70 ERA in 16 games started with Tennessee. I n 82.2 innings pitched he allowed 35 runs (34 earned) on 73 hits, walked 41 and struck out 93. Jackson was drafted by the Cubs organization in the ninth round of the 2008 First-Year Player Draft.

haha probably never

They acquired Jeff Clement yesterday from the Mariners.

Yeah, who could we be giving up for these two guys?

Maybe we are trading Gorzo and Grabow to the Royals. :lol:

Don't we still have Sean Marshall? And if I'm not mistaken he's done a great job out of the bullpen. Why a lefty reliever and not a position player before the deadline. Why? Why? #-o