Brian Roberts?

treyZz · Post #141 » by **treyZz** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 2:43 am

Posey H8er wrote:Trade Cedeno, Gallagher, and Marshall for Roberts.

My backup plan is to trade Cedeno and Murton for Khalil Greene, but there are no indications that San Diego would be willing to do that kind of a deal.

... My ideal lineup posted again ...

1. Roberts
2. Fukudome
3. Lee
4. Ramirez
5. Soriano
6. Derosa
7. Soto
8. Pie

Best lineup in the National League to go along with one of the best pitching staffs and deepest bullpens.

Cedeno is better than Green.

There is absolutely no way the Padres would pass on that deal.

Green is abysmal at the plate.. Pretty sure he put up about a .275 obp last year.

Posey H8er · Post #142 » by **Posey H8er** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 2:56 am

Part of that problem is Petco Park, which is a pitchers park. Away from there he hit .288 with a very impressive .519 slugging percentage. He is a power hitting shortstop and could hit 30+, which is an upgrade over Theriot. His defense is also much better than The Riot's.

The Sheik · Post #143 » by **The Sheik** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 3:04 am

Yeah I would love to get Greene, but it would leave us even more thin in the OF.

I think the O's want Marquis because he is an inning eater and they certainily dont care about his contract, they are about to get a bunch of low payed prospects and arent gonna be looking to sign any big time FAs anytime soon.

Howling Mad · Post #144 » by **Howling Mad** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 3:41 pm

Dear Cubs,

I hit .293 last year with an obp of .371. I could possibly be last years MVP. Can I start at second base next year?

Sincerely,

Mark DeRosa

Posey H8er · Post #145 » by **Posey H8er** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 4:21 pm

From another message board, Crane Kenney was on ESPN 1000...

Talked about the renovations to Wrigley, auctioning off the 70 new seats, & the Cubs are working on 2 big trades & both are close to being done. Also gave Chicagoplayer a shout out near the end of the interview.

Oh and Bull I would like DeRosa to play shortstop, he is fully capable. Even if he is decent there, it's an upgrade over Theriot's defense. If we get Roberts that is.

Howling Mad · Post #146 » by **Howling Mad** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 4:34 pm

Two BIG trades?

Roberts and who else is the other guy? I'm expecting a pitcher...

So I'm guessing we're going to trade the mentioned players for Roberts, then we're going to package Hill with other players for a more consistent pitcher.

Am I wrong? Did anyone else hear anything else?

Howling Mad · Post #147 » by **Howling Mad** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 5:11 pm

ESPN 1000 is talking about the cubs and the trades right now.

Posey H8er · Post #148 » by **Posey H8er** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 5:25 pm

"I don't care if you call it Preparation H Field, just bring me a championship!" -little Tom Waddle

:rofl:

Howling Mad · Post #149 » by **Howling Mad** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 5:30 pm

Waddle and Silvy are really starting to grow on me. I like them a lot.

Poor mans Mike and Mike.

The Sheik · Post #150 » by **The Sheik** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 5:40 pm

BULL even PAX wrote:ESPN 1000 is talking about the cubs and the trades right now.

any info, or are they beating around the bush?

Posey H8er · Post #151 » by **Posey H8er** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 5:53 pm

I missed anything significant, but I'm listening them talk about Wrigley Field and how they would not object to a new jumbo-tron.

Howling Mad · Post #152 » by **Howling Mad** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 6:48 pm

what posey reported at the top of the page is the only news during the broadcast.

The other stuff was political sales stuff.

They will sell the field first, then the team, then the advertising stuff.

Fukudome1 · Post #153 » by **Fukudome1** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 7:05 pm

any word on any interviews or anything like that for later in the day? that might release some further info on the trades that are apperently very close to being done.

SportsWorld · Post #154 » by **SportsWorld** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 9:15 pm

This thread is never going to end. Can Spring Training get here quicker?

FRKMSTR · Post #155 » by **FRKMSTR** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 9:18 pm

I am thinking the Cubs are going to get Roberts after the Bedard trade and the other trade is going to be either Byrd or Greene.

There are your 2 trades, personally I would love to get all 3 of them.

What a lineup we would have!!

SportsWorld · Post #156 » by **SportsWorld** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 9:43 pm

FRKMSTR wrote:I am thinking the Cubs are going to get Roberts after the Bedard trade and the other trade is going to be either Byrd or Greene.

There are your 2 trades, personally I would love to get all 3 of them.

What a lineup we would have!!

Assuming we are keeping Soriano in the leadoff spot:
1. Soriano LF
2. Roberts 2B/SS
3. Lee 1B
4. Aramis 3B
5. Fukudome RF
6. DeRosa 2B/SS
7. Soto C
8. Pie CF
9. Pitchers

FRKMSTR · Post #157 » by **FRKMSTR** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 9:55 pm

What happens if we get Byrd or Greene, how would the lineup go?

I think Pie and Murton is gone.

SportsWorld · Post #158 » by **SportsWorld** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 9:59 pm

FRKMSTR wrote:What happens if we get Byrd or Greene, how would the lineup go?

I think Pie and Murton is gone.

Murton is gone for sure in one of these trades. Hendry likes Pie but he will probably have to be traded as well. Gallagher is a goner as well in one of these trades. Hopefully Hendry can get a bargain though and keep Pie.

Fukudome1 · Post #159 » by **Fukudome1** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 10:20 pm

so whats the predictions here who are we getting?

roberts, greene or byrd? or a combo or someone completely different

The Sheik · Post #160 » by **The Sheik** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 10:33 pm

I doubt at this point that Pie would be involved in any deal that isnt for a solid 2 or 3 starter. Neither Byrd or Greene would command a prospect like him and if they want him for roberts I pass.

Brian Roberts is a great hitter, but at this point I would rather get Greene, who actually has a position we need an upgrade at, instead of making Roberts or DeRo play SS. And if they are really sold on DeRo playing super sub then again I dont think its worth it to do addition by subtraction with him moving to the bench.

We have a pretty good offense as is (granted its not Brewers good) what we dont have is depth at SP. Outside of Z (who is as inconsistent of an Ace as they come) we are pretty much dont know what we are going to get.

I dont see how E-Patt, Murton and Cedeno cant get us Greene, they are supposdely high on Murton so make a deal jimbo.