NorthsideAvenger

I say San Diego Sun Dogs or whichever tea Rickey played for last. Or maybe he does a Troy O'leary, and go and play in Korean League. Sammy in Korea? Wouldn't that BE FUN.

But Rincon is a mil cheaper than King would have been.. King wasnt all that great either.. and no I'm not saying Rincon is either.. Could do worse though.. Sure King would have been OK to keep but we got 3 alright players for King's price.. Not too bad IMO. Who are the other 2?? Bigbie maybe if something explains his falling off a cliff last year. But Aaron Miles is no damn good. I thought Aaron Miles was a pretty solid combo guard for University of Kansas? But he was made better by playing alongside Kirk Hinrich.

I think either the Cubs will get Tejada within the next couple of days or the Angels or Astros will swoop in and get him in a week. I doubt the Astros, simply because they have to set aside SOME money to possibly re-sign Clemens, if Roger wants to come back in 2006. Besides outside of Taylor Buchloz (the kid that got for Wagner, sp?) is prolly the closest to being a "high end prosect" the Astros have. And if the Stros are seriously considering the Lidge for Abreu deal, then that would effectively take them out of the Tejada sweepstakes. Realistically,it is really down to two teams...Cubs and Angels. They didn't offer Clemens arbitration, they can't sign him until May 1. I'm maybe ahalf-baked idiot, but not a total idiot, and I do know he wasn't offer arby. Now he isn't going to sign with any team outside of Texas, you know it, I know it, and Clemens knows it.

True but he was a "big name" pickup designed to rally their fan base while also distracting from the upstart Nationals. Oh come on....you don't think Pierre can rally the Cubs fan base, and overshadow the Jim Thome acquisition. Ok...eough sarcasm.

I think either the Cubs will get Tejada within the next couple of days or the Angels or Astros will swoop in and get him in a week. I doubt the Astros, simply because they have to set aside SOME money to possibly re-sign Clemens, if Roger wants to come back in 2006. Besides outside of Taylor Buchloz (the kid that got for Wagner, sp?) is prolly the closest to being a "high end prosect" the Astros have. And if the Stros are seriously considering the Lidge for Abreu deal, then that would effectively take them out of the Tejada sweepstakes. Realistically,it is really down to two teams...Cubs and Angels.

That doesn't change the fact that Baltimore will do the Ramirez for Tejada deal. 1: You don't trade a big level talent to a division (even tho, they would be getting a darn good player back), and if you do...make sure the Red Sox include Peplebon, Declarman, and/or Marte. 2: Baltimore wants nothing to do with the headache that is Manny Ramirez. Not to mention the fact that Angelos, values money over winning, would be vry hesitant to trade for a player making around $20 mill per.

Baltimore has now jumped in the "Johnny Damon sweepstakes."

http://www.rotoauthority.com/2005/12/matt_murton_pro.html ^ Would anybody be disspointed with this projection of Murton in 2006? Cause I wouldn't.

I maybe bizarre (to which I hope you guys consider my bizarre, cause that would be a badge of honor)but I hope Hendry lands Tejada if for nothing else, it would allow me to use the following statement: Miggy hit the piggy out of the ballPawk.

Seconded! I'm going to go against the grain and say I would not make this trade. I would be willing to part with all of those prospects for a bat that would be the centerpiece of our lineup. Tejada, however, would be the third best hitter in our lineup. Not worth it, IMO. In his MVP year, (awarded mostly because of his 131 RBIs) he had an .862 OPS. His career OPS is .815. This guy is good, not great. I think if we took that package and threw in Harvey, we could pry Miguel Cabrera away. Much younger, and would instantly be the #1 bat in our lineup. Cedeno/Cabrera>>>>Tejada/2nd tier RF Party pooper...

What in the earth is SoSh? Sons of Sam Hahn-Red Soaks message bard Thanks. Could Boston put together a package better than the Cubs and would the O's want to trade within their division? Sure it they are prepare to offer any and or all of the following: Abe Alvarez/Manny Delcarmen/Jonathan Papelbon/Andy Marte, with Marte being the "centerpiece." Boston isn't going to land Tejada, I think anybody with a brain knows that Baltimore ain't trading him to Boston. Perferably, they want him out of the AL, but they still will take the best offer, AL or NL. (Hopefully the Cubs offer, entices them)

What they think they are the front-runners for Tejada? Yeah, there right...they are the "Front-runners" at watching Tejada go to the Cubs or Angels.

First: Possibly getting Tejada would be one heck of a Christmas present. Second: As much as those knuckleheads in Boston think they can get Tejada, I simply don't see Baltimore trade Tejada for Ramirez. Now if Boston would offer Marte, Peplobon (sp?), Declarman and/or Alvarez, then I believe Baltimore would be more interested. Baltimore ain't going to take theheacache that is Ramirez for Tejada. Third: I would rate the Cubs as the 2nd most likely team to get Tejada, just behind the Angels....The Angels have Aybar/Hendrick/Woood/Callespo (sp?) that they could use, then add in either MacPherson/Kotchman, and maybe Shields or Santana....The Angels could DWARFED the Cubs in offer. But, if I was Jim, I still put my best offer on the table.

my opinion of these offers Agreed. The Orioles would DEMAND Milledge and Seo also in the deal. Don't know if Minyaya would do tho. No. Even tho they've sign prolly the two most overrated picthers on the markets, they are getting awfully close to the budget limited---which i heard is about $75 million. So I believe the Blue Jays are not really a match. Besides that have Aaron Hill and Russ Adams who are both natural SS, and cheaper. The Blue Jays would have to offer Adams/Hill, Dustin McGowan, and prolly another prospect. Don't think they will go overbudget for Tejada, thus they are not really a fit for the Orioles. Try Kendrick/Aybar/Wood (one of the three) prolly Shields, and Kotchman. The Angels COULD feesibly make a strong run at Tejada, but wouldn't that go against Tejada's wish of "staying on the East Coast?" Not that he has a choice, but he may not be happy about going back to Cali. Atleast the Cubs would still be NEAR the EC. They don't have the money to make the deal. The Padres barely re-sign Hoffman/Giles, so I don't think they trade a very solid productive SS (who is cheap) for a player making almost 10 times as much. Granted Tejada would give the West to the Padres, but I don't see Towers doing that trade. And the fact that the Orioles are in no hurry to trade Tejada within the division. Boston is not a feesible destination, unless they get a 3rd team into the deal. It isn't so much the talent package, but it the combination of the talent, contender status, and the money (assuming after he is dealt, he would have the right to demand a trade after 2006) needed to re-sign Tejada after he choose to use his "right to demand a trade."

There is an clause that is kicked in, automatically (see Javier Vazquez) that allows a player the "right to demand a trade" if he is dealt in the middle of a multi-year contract. So yes, Tejada has that right now, if he is dealt.

Guys.....there would be a BIG concern if the Cubs or any other team acquires Miguel Tejada. That concern is that Tejada could OPT out of his contract after the 2006 season, seeing he maybe dealt during a contract. And with the contract that Furcal got, and what Renteria and Cabrera got last yr....I am willing to bet, unless some team rips up his current contract, and signs him to a NEW contract starting at $15 million, Tejada is must assuredly going to opt out after the 2006 season. So the question is....are the Cubs willing to go $15 mill per for 5 yrs for Tejada, provided they acquire him?

http://www.forums.mlb.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=ml-yankees&msg=179127.13&ctx=0 I know, I know....this isn't the most credible info on the net, but the fact that Stark believes the Cubs are the favorites (not saying much) if Tejada is truly available.

It's not because of that...the only three teams he doesn't have on the NTC is Padres, Angels, and Dodgers. Meaning Green's wife, is prolly from Cali, and she doesn't want to leave Cali...

mlbtraderumors.com (I know, I know....don't shot the messenger) mention the D'backs could offer Josh Kroeger for Corey. I don't know who the kid is...so if somebody knows....It would be a stuggling OF (Kroeger is 22, which could peak my interests, a little bit) for a struggling OF...

No he won't, and I can guarantee it. Jones is looking for a 3 yr deal...the Cubs ain't interested in a 3 yr deal. That's simple. Besides Hendry has basically said he is going to fill RF through trade. But hey...Jones would like really nice in Cardinal red, striking out to Dempster in the 9th, tho.

The Pirates are NOW offering Marte or John Grabow for Bradley...So much for the Dodgers non-tendering Bradley. I'm thinking the Cubs would have to part with Walker (Mueller is considering a 3 yr deal with the Pirates, mind you) and maybe Williams.

I'd go Welly for JD Closser....With Audoin and Torrealba expected to split time, and Ojeda also within the org...I think the Cubs could use a guy like Closser at AAA, and have him take over as backup catcher in 2007.

Well, then Romero wasn't the only one who have a "problem with Gardenhire." If memory serves me well...didn't either Kyle Lohse or Joe Mays have a run-in with Gardenhire? If you are going to trade Romero, don't just dump him, get something of value back. They could had gotten atleast Aybar or Izturis for him.

I tend to think if he doenst make it to Chicago this year, it wont matter what his options are in 2007, no one will take him. you have to think if he is healthy at all this season, he gets a call up-even just for the bullpen I disagree minnesotacubsfan. By spring of 2007 Guzman will be ALL of 25 yrs old. If he doesn't stick with the Cubs---which I believe he will---some team is going to take the gamble on Guzman.

:-k Now don't get me wrong, I think the Erye signing was solid, but dang if Romero was available for this cheap, I would had prefer to go after Romero instead of Erye...Kendrick or Wood would have been out of the question, but the Twins could had easily gotten Erick Aybar, Alberto Callaspo or Maicer Izturis for Romero. And now the Angels get another very good, yet LEFTY reliever to go into that already top level bullpen. :-k For the Twins =D> For the Angels