vance_the_cubs_fan

Just started a thread on this, but what about Jorge Posada?

My guess is once the Cubs get back to 12 pitchers, Gallagher will be sent back to AAA to start so that he's stretched out if the Cubs need another starter. If we deal Marshall or Hill for Dunn :), then Gallagher likely gets first crack at the rotation.

It's been a long time since the last time the Yankees weren't trying to add talent at the deadline. But could this year be different? Right now the Yankees are 2 games under the break-even mark and sit 12 games back of first place Boston in the AL East and 8.5 behind wild card leader Detroit. As of now, the Yankees probably aren't looking to unload talent, but it could happen. If this team doesn't right the ship would they become sellers, and if they do, what do they have that could interest the Cubs? Here's a look at how I see it. 1. Alex Rodriguez. Yes, Arod tops the list. I'm not sure if the Yankees would move him; a lot would depend on how they fell Rodriguez would approach his opt out clause this offseason. If Rodriguez was up for sale, the price would be steep. Do the Cubs have the bullets to get him? I have my doubts, but he would be the cream of the crop. 2. Jorge Posada. This is the player that has the most interest for me after Arod. Posada will be a FA after the season, but he's never worn any uniform other than Yankee pinstripes. He's currently hitting .324/396/504 which is a huge jump above what we are getting. Posada is making 12 million this year. The Cubs would have to be willing to absorb a large bump in payroll to take this one. But, it's possible the Cubs could get the Yankees to take back a player like Jones or Eyre to help offset salary. Would the Yankees be willing to take a promising minor leaguer if they choose to sell Posada or would it cost Hill or Marshall? Further complicating things is Posada's status as a 10/5 player. Would he be willing to leave the only organization for which he's ever played? I'd love to have him. 3. Bobby Abreu. Abreu is currently hitting 260/353/370. He'd be an upgrade, but unless the Yankees take some of our problems away (Jones, Eyre, or Izturis) I'd pass on Bobby. Arod obviously is the gem of the group. I'm not sure he's likely, but getting Posada to play catcher could be the best bet to heal what ills our offense.

It's going to be tough to make a good deal this year. It sounds like the only way you get a good deal is by buying big contract veterans and selling low cost young players. That's it. Teams will trade a high priced vet, but for the better players teams are wanting major league ready young players and are less willing to take on prospects. It makes the market extremely difficult.

In Buster Olney's blog today (Link), he talks about how horrible the trade market is. It's going to be tough to make a good deal this year.

Dunn, Dunn, Dunn, Dunn, Dunn, Dunn, Dunn !

No afternoon games for me to watch. :evil:

If the best HR hitters don't want to do the derby, maybe it's time to end it.

For the final time, the suspension only applies to "real" games. Despite all the "This Time It Counts" marketing, the ASG is an exhibition. Young can play in it all he wants. The suspension does not affect Young playing in the ASG.

You sure this doesn't mean July 2008?

:shock:

I agree. Unless, Zambrano is no longer willing to sign that deal or negotiate a new one until after the season.

Just win, bitches.

And that's ball game! And we gain ground.

One more strike, bitches!

Finish the game, bitches!

Carpenter probably wanted the job when Len got it and the Cubs told him, "No thanks. You suck."

Geaux Fontenot!

I think he's just stupid.

No way they let go of McCann. First of all, he's a local boy. He's a fan favorite and is good for the marketing department. Secondly, he signed a very team friendly long term deal. I think they'll keep both unless someone blows them away with an offer for Salty. In a year or two, they may revisit this plan, but for now they have two all-star caliber catchers.

Thank-you, gods of baseball.

Throw strikes!

Doesn't everyone?

Crap. You can't walk the bases loaded here! Throw freaking strikes!

Good morning, good afternoon, good night!