I don't think very many people would question that-it's just if he was worth 13 million for a slightly above average offensive shortstop that has serious question marks defensively as well. Furcal has serious question marks defensively? That's news to me. To be fair, the price for Pierre is 3 pitching prospects, including 2 top-10 prospects.
What the heck was Anderson doing there? Actually, we're both wrong. He had 2 hits (Furcal, Kent) and 2 BBs. Gooz: 2 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 2 BB, 1 K, 36 pitches.
What are the chances the Cubs will let Pawelek throw his split or slider anytime soon? They did hold back Gallagher's full arsenal of pitches until this season.
I'm more afraid of the number of picks the Cubs will lose. Again. Well I guess that depends how they approach this offseason. If we try to make a bunch of FA signings in a weak attempt to win next year, we could lose some. I'd really be in favor of trying a quick "rebuild" where we accept some mediocracy next year in hopes of making a stronger effort in 2008. Also even if we did go after some FAs that cost us picks it could turn out like: Gain bottom 15 first rounder and supp. for Pierre Lose a 2nd and 3rd rounder for OF and P We have the same number of picks, just make the first three within the first 40ish picks ,instead of top 70-80. If the Cubs go into free agency looking to win next season, I don't see how Hendry will pass on re-signing Juan Pierre.
I'm more afraid of the number of picks the Cubs will lose. Again. Or who they will over draft in the first round? Ehh, there's a reason for Wilken's reputation. I'm not going to worry too much unless he does it again next season.
I'm pretty sure it's Koerber and Lansford going to Hawaii. Scout.com probably just has an older list? Interesting to see Alan Rick's potential conversion to 1st. Did he play much there when he was in Daytona? I also wonder if Jesse Estrada is going to get converted back to a starter or whether he'll continue getting developed for the pen. Thanks for the heads-up Raisin :) Yeah, Nathan said it'd be Koerber and Lansford. Rick had gotten some time at first base (tough to get a lot though with Matt Craig around), but mostly, he was DHing.