Bruce Levine shares rumors on Talkin Baseball:
Mike Cameron said he would sign with the Cubs after the Brewers trade for Carlos Gomez and Levine still said Cameron is there back back up plan. I hope Cameron is there 5th or 6th option because of his age
Levine thinks Milton Bradley will be traded in 30-45 days. I think he is pretty much right on and I think it could be a little earlier.
Levine is hearing Reed Johnson wants a 2 year and 6 million deal and the Cubs are hesitant if giving that because it is out of there price range. I say play the younger guys like Fuld or Snyder.
Levine thinks John Gaub will make the 2010 roster out of spring training and Starlin Castro can come up as early as the second half. I agree with both statements.
Other Notes:
Jim Bowden thinks Chone Figgins will sign with the Cubs. He would be a nice addition by don't overpay for him.
Derrick Gold of the St. Louis Dispatch think thinks the Cubs will make a offer to Mark Derosa. I say offer a 2 years 10 million for Dero because I would love to have him back. That will not be enough but Deros is a back up plan.
I will keep you posted.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Friday, November 6, 2009
Johnson, Harden File For Free Agency...
A report from Cubs.com, said yesterday pitcher Rich Harden and outfielder Reed Johnson have filed for free agency among 79 players who filed yesterday. Harden who is projected as a type B free agent while Johnson is bot projected as a type A or B. The Cubs said they would like to have Johnson back but don't like that he has back problems and the Cubs have Sam Fuld who is a cheaper option. There have been reports that the Cubs will not bring back or even offer arbitration to Harden because he is injury prone.
The Cubs still do have 14 more day to work out a contract with either Harden or Johnson.
Well Hendry did talk to Harden agent and with the injury to Lilly, will they sign him, I sure hope so. I do not want to go into the season with Samardzija in there rotation.
Other players who are free agents for the Cubs are Gregg, Grabow and Fox. The Cubs will probably sign Grabow to a 2 year contract in a short while and Gregg and Fox will not be back.
Other Notes: Jon Heyman said yesterday that the Cubs are not the front runners for IF Chone Figgins or P John Lackey but the wild cards for both. The Cubs are not expected to get into a bidding war with either players. I rally do not see the Cubs signing either player because of there price.
The Cubs still do have 14 more day to work out a contract with either Harden or Johnson.
Well Hendry did talk to Harden agent and with the injury to Lilly, will they sign him, I sure hope so. I do not want to go into the season with Samardzija in there rotation.
Other players who are free agents for the Cubs are Gregg, Grabow and Fox. The Cubs will probably sign Grabow to a 2 year contract in a short while and Gregg and Fox will not be back.
Other Notes: Jon Heyman said yesterday that the Cubs are not the front runners for IF Chone Figgins or P John Lackey but the wild cards for both. The Cubs are not expected to get into a bidding war with either players. I rally do not see the Cubs signing either player because of there price.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Lilly had a Successfull Shoulder Surgery, will that Alter Plans...
Yesterday pitcher and last year only all-star Ted Lilly has arthroscopic surgery on his left shoulder (throwing arm) and the surgery was called a success. Lilly is expected to miss the beginning of the 2010 season and be place on the 15 day DL. He will start throwing again 4 months from Wednesday.
So will the Cubs go after a starting pitcher, Jim Hendry "said have not made any decisions yet on who's coming back or not from the club we ended the season with." Hendry explained that Lilly's surgery "wouldn't alter our plans about adding another starter because Lew Yocum is one of the best in the world." Hendry said, "If he felt ... if the rehab went according to plan, the way Ted goes about his business, there's a good possibility Ted will be pitching in April. We certainly don't want to take that spot away from Ted if he's ready."
Also Hendry did not want any questions about the return of Harden and he said he has talk to the agents of pitchers Grabow (working on deal) and Rich Harden.
Bruce Levine has been reporting that the Cubs will work out an extension with Ted Lilly in the 2010 season, will that change? If I had to guess the Cubs will see how he throws and made a decision in the upcoming season.
Names that the Cubs could go after:
Will they re-sign Rich Harden
Will the pursue John Lackey, Jason Marquis again, Joel Pineiro.
Will they trade for Barry Zito (will be in Bradley trade), Derrek Lowe, Ian Snell, Chris Young, Kevin Millwood (has been mention in trade for Bradley) and Roy Halladay (just kidding). All those players have mention that they could be on the trading block this winter.
In that list I like Joel Pineiro the best because the Cardinals won't re-sign him and he will come cheaper than any one else. Also I can see the Bradley for Millwood trade happen.
Or will the Cubs go in the 2010 season with Marshall, Samardzija, Atkins, Gorzelanny competing for a spot at the roster.
We just have to wait and see as the offseason officially starts today with the Yankees who was there 27th world series title yesterday.
So will the Cubs go after a starting pitcher, Jim Hendry "said have not made any decisions yet on who's coming back or not from the club we ended the season with." Hendry explained that Lilly's surgery "wouldn't alter our plans about adding another starter because Lew Yocum is one of the best in the world." Hendry said, "If he felt ... if the rehab went according to plan, the way Ted goes about his business, there's a good possibility Ted will be pitching in April. We certainly don't want to take that spot away from Ted if he's ready."
Also Hendry did not want any questions about the return of Harden and he said he has talk to the agents of pitchers Grabow (working on deal) and Rich Harden.
Bruce Levine has been reporting that the Cubs will work out an extension with Ted Lilly in the 2010 season, will that change? If I had to guess the Cubs will see how he throws and made a decision in the upcoming season.
Names that the Cubs could go after:
Will they re-sign Rich Harden
Will the pursue John Lackey, Jason Marquis again, Joel Pineiro.
Will they trade for Barry Zito (will be in Bradley trade), Derrek Lowe, Ian Snell, Chris Young, Kevin Millwood (has been mention in trade for Bradley) and Roy Halladay (just kidding). All those players have mention that they could be on the trading block this winter.
In that list I like Joel Pineiro the best because the Cardinals won't re-sign him and he will come cheaper than any one else. Also I can see the Bradley for Millwood trade happen.
Or will the Cubs go in the 2010 season with Marshall, Samardzija, Atkins, Gorzelanny competing for a spot at the roster.
We just have to wait and see as the offseason officially starts today with the Yankees who was there 27th world series title yesterday.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Recap of Levine Chat...
I will write down what I thought was interesting and my take on it:
1) The Cubs love Reed Johnson heart but they don't know to bring him back because of his back.
1) I say let Johnson walk and play the younger guys who are in the minors.
2) The likely scenario than Levine sees for Bradley in to the Rays for Burrell.
2) I don' think that will be a good trade and I would rather trade him for a low end prospect.
3) Levine thinks the Cubs will sign Derrek Lee to an extension before the 2010 season and Ted Lilly to an extension in the 2010 season who are both free agents after that season.
3) I am up for locking them both up.
4) Levine thinks Hoffpauir is just a pinch hitter in the majors.
4) I agree 100% with him.
5) Mike Cameron is going to be the Cubs back up plan if there other plans fail.
5) I hope he is like 10 on therelist.
6) The Cubs have discussed Rick Ankiel to play CF next year. They like his defense and durability.
6) I say stay away from him because he strikes out way to many times and hits a low average.
Other Note: Arizona Governor and Mesa officials made pitch to keep the Cubs spring training in Mesa. Via twitter by Crrie Muskat.
I will keep you posted.
1) The Cubs love Reed Johnson heart but they don't know to bring him back because of his back.
1) I say let Johnson walk and play the younger guys who are in the minors.
2) The likely scenario than Levine sees for Bradley in to the Rays for Burrell.
2) I don' think that will be a good trade and I would rather trade him for a low end prospect.
3) Levine thinks the Cubs will sign Derrek Lee to an extension before the 2010 season and Ted Lilly to an extension in the 2010 season who are both free agents after that season.
3) I am up for locking them both up.
4) Levine thinks Hoffpauir is just a pinch hitter in the majors.
4) I agree 100% with him.
5) Mike Cameron is going to be the Cubs back up plan if there other plans fail.
5) I hope he is like 10 on therelist.
6) The Cubs have discussed Rick Ankiel to play CF next year. They like his defense and durability.
6) I say stay away from him because he strikes out way to many times and hits a low average.
Other Note: Arizona Governor and Mesa officials made pitch to keep the Cubs spring training in Mesa. Via twitter by Crrie Muskat.
I will keep you posted.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Cubs Rumors Keep Rolling in...
Lets get caught up on the latest Cubs news:
The Cubs are attempting to sign lefty relief pitcher John Grabow to a 2 year contract worth anywhere from 6.5-7.5 million plus incentives. Grabows agent is trying to get Grabow an option for the third year.
I think will sign a 2 year deal worth 7.5 million with a option for the third year. Plus incentives with innings pitch.
The Cubs were interested Akinori Iwamura and I say were because Iwamura was just traded to the Pirates about an hour ago but the deal has not been announced yet. He might of been a good pick up but I think there are better options out there.
Before that trade happen the Tribune reported that they can see the Cubs trading for Burrell and Iwamura in the Bradely trade and then trading Burrell to another team.
I am not a big fan of Burrell but would be a fan of trading him then.
Also the Cubs would look for a leadoff man with speed and a corner outfielder this weekend.
According to Hot Stove Cubbies, if Mark Teahen or JJ Hardy are non tender expect the Cubs to be serious of going after them.
I will keep you posted as the offseason starts in a couple days.
The Cubs are attempting to sign lefty relief pitcher John Grabow to a 2 year contract worth anywhere from 6.5-7.5 million plus incentives. Grabows agent is trying to get Grabow an option for the third year.
I think will sign a 2 year deal worth 7.5 million with a option for the third year. Plus incentives with innings pitch.
The Cubs were interested Akinori Iwamura and I say were because Iwamura was just traded to the Pirates about an hour ago but the deal has not been announced yet. He might of been a good pick up but I think there are better options out there.
Before that trade happen the Tribune reported that they can see the Cubs trading for Burrell and Iwamura in the Bradely trade and then trading Burrell to another team.
I am not a big fan of Burrell but would be a fan of trading him then.
Also the Cubs would look for a leadoff man with speed and a corner outfielder this weekend.
According to Hot Stove Cubbies, if Mark Teahen or JJ Hardy are non tender expect the Cubs to be serious of going after them.
I will keep you posted as the offseason starts in a couple days.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Rangers Still have Interest in Bradley...
T.R. Sullivan reported today that the Rangers won't rule out the possibility of bringing back outfielder Milton Bradley. Sullivan reported on October 2nd that the Rangers have no interest in Bradley.
The Rangers club officials said it is unlikely but won't rule it out because they know how much the Cubs want to get rid of Bradley.
Earlier in September, an baseball analyst said the Rangers could trade pitcher Kevin Millwood who has 1 year (was a club option but was exercised with innings thrown) and 12 million left on his contract.
I would do that trade because Millwood would be a good 5th starter and he throws a lot innings without getting injured. The Cubs trade Bradley's 21 million to the Rangers Millwood's 12 million.
The Rangers will get Bradley and 4 million while the Cubs get Millwood and save 5 million.
Other players that have big contracts on the Rangers:
Michael Young who has 4 years and 64 million left on his contract: No way in Hell the Rangers trade him for Bradley. Young is pretty much the only other Ranger than Millwood that has a big contract.
On other Notes the Cubs talk to 21 year old cuban defector Aroldis Chapman agent but he does not fit into there team budget, Carrie Muskat.
I will keep you posted.
The Rangers club officials said it is unlikely but won't rule it out because they know how much the Cubs want to get rid of Bradley.
Earlier in September, an baseball analyst said the Rangers could trade pitcher Kevin Millwood who has 1 year (was a club option but was exercised with innings thrown) and 12 million left on his contract.
I would do that trade because Millwood would be a good 5th starter and he throws a lot innings without getting injured. The Cubs trade Bradley's 21 million to the Rangers Millwood's 12 million.
The Rangers will get Bradley and 4 million while the Cubs get Millwood and save 5 million.
Other players that have big contracts on the Rangers:
Michael Young who has 4 years and 64 million left on his contract: No way in Hell the Rangers trade him for Bradley. Young is pretty much the only other Ranger than Millwood that has a big contract.
On other Notes the Cubs talk to 21 year old cuban defector Aroldis Chapman agent but he does not fit into there team budget, Carrie Muskat.
I will keep you posted.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Bradley for Matthews, Maybe and other notes...
The Cubs really want to trade Milton Bradley to the Angels for Gary Matthews Jr. Matthews recently spoke and said he wants to get out of LA.
Matthews whos numbers have decrease since signing a deal with the Angels will be rejoining his old hitting coach in Texas Rudy Jaramillo.
Matthews who has 2 years and 23 million left on his contract, while Bradley has 2 years and 21 million left on his contract.
Matthews will most likely play RF and bat 5th if the Cubs do trade for him.
I would do that trade if they pay there players contract.
Other notes thanks to Hot Stove Cubbies:
The Cubs would love to trade Bradley for Kerry Wood who has 1 year and 10.5 million left on his contract.
The Cubs are also interested in Noah Lowry who was not put on the Giants 40 man roster and opted for free agency. Lowry has had arm injuries and will come cheap.
I will keep you posted.
Matthews whos numbers have decrease since signing a deal with the Angels will be rejoining his old hitting coach in Texas Rudy Jaramillo.
Matthews who has 2 years and 23 million left on his contract, while Bradley has 2 years and 21 million left on his contract.
Matthews will most likely play RF and bat 5th if the Cubs do trade for him.
I would do that trade if they pay there players contract.
Other notes thanks to Hot Stove Cubbies:
The Cubs would love to trade Bradley for Kerry Wood who has 1 year and 10.5 million left on his contract.
The Cubs are also interested in Noah Lowry who was not put on the Giants 40 man roster and opted for free agency. Lowry has had arm injuries and will come cheap.
I will keep you posted.
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