2008-2009 Cubs Offseason Thread

SportsWorld · Post #101 » by **SportsWorld** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 9:31 pm

Someone posted this on NSBB:

According to Bernie Miklasz of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the Cardinals are not a serious player for Jake Peavy. Miklasz's Cardinals sources downplayed the idea and noted that they've only had one conversation with the Padres.

As Miklasz says, it could be the money, the prospects, or both. Viva El Birdos believes it would limit roster construction. If the Cardinals take a pass and the Astros don't have the goods, it might be down to the Braves, Dodgers, and Cubs.

Posey H8er · Post #102 » by **Posey H8er** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 9:47 pm

It seems like it would be impossible for Peavy to come here. But the Mets did steal Johan from Minnesota for practically nothing.

Again I am probably dreaming, but without trading Big Z and resigning Dempster, it would look like this....

Peavy
Zambrano
Harden
Dempster
Lilly

:droop:

IbreakNeckZ101 · Post #103 » by **IbreakNeckZ101** » Wed Oct 22, 2008 11:37 pm

isn't Peavy like 0-2 in the playoffs with a super high ERA ?? wake up people.. we don't need another choker in the playoffs...

DanTown8587 · Post #104 » by **DanTown8587** » Fri Oct 24, 2008 3:44 am

One, the Peavy trade is where the Juan Pierre trade KILLS us. Imagine us with another three arms to trade. We could be looking at those three arms being huge pieces. Here is what I assume it takes:
IF Ronny Cedeno
IF Mike Fontenot
IF Casey McGhee
OF Felix Pie
P Jeff Samardzija
P Kevin Hart
P Sean Marshall

That still might be lacking, but that would be fine by me

hermes · Post #105 » by **hermes** » Fri Oct 24, 2008 1:27 pm

casey mcghee has a cool name

SportsWorld · Post #106 » by **SportsWorld** » Sun Oct 26, 2008 8:39 pm

Whispers: Peavy could land with Cubs
http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/ba ... 2815.story

According to Baseball America, the Cubs slipped from ninth to 15th in total budget for the amateur draft, spending about $600,000 less in 2008 than '07. The White Sox increased their spending but can't exactly brag about ranking 23rd. The top five spenders were the Royals, Red Sox, Rays, Pirates and Giants. … The Cubs are on the list of teams for which Jake Peavy will waive his no-trade clause. This doesn't look like a fit, but don't be surprised if Jim Hendry tries to put together a package that would include a swap of first basemen, Derrek Lee and Adrian Gonzalez, who is supposedly untouchable.

hermes · Post #107 » by **hermes** » Sun Oct 26, 2008 9:30 pm

trading DLee boy that would make a lot of people around here happy

Posey H8er · Post #108 » by **Posey H8er** » Mon Oct 27, 2008 1:27 am

If you add Adrian Gonzalez to the trade list then it becomes even harder to make a deal. The Cubs do not have enough talent to get both Peavy and Gonzalez.

The Sheik · Post #109 » by **The Sheik** » Tue Oct 28, 2008 10:13 pm

With the reports that money might be tight I wouldnt be surprised if we only add Ibanez and a lefty for the pen in addition to re-signing wood and dump.

hermes · Post #110 » by **hermes** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 8:25 pm

wiretap

29th October, 2008 - 3:12 pm
yahoo.com - The Brewers claimed third baseman Casey McGehee off waivers from the Cubs on Wednesday, as reported by Yahoo.com.

McGehee spent a majority of last season with Class AAA Iowa of the PCL, where he batted .296 with 12 homers and 92 RBI in 133 games.

SportsWorld · Post #111 » by **SportsWorld** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 4:21 am

http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseb ... iella.html

He also said he plans to move Kosuke Fukudome, the Cubs' $48 million Japanese import whose second-half slump exasperated the manager, to center field as part of a platoon with Reed Johnson.

Adam Dunn please

The Sheik · Post #112 » by **The Sheik** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 4:22 am

and the hot stove begins...

The Sheik · Post #113 » by **The Sheik** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 4:23 am

SportsWorld wrote:http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/2008/10/23/2008-10-23_no_sweet_success_for_lou_piniella.html
He also said he plans to move Kosuke Fukudome, the Cubs' $48 million Japanese import whose second-half slump exasperated the manager, to center field as part of a platoon with Reed Johnson.

Adam Dunn please

So can we trade Pie before he turns 30...the guy is never going to get a shot here.

We cant afford Adam Dunn and you know it. Hello Raul Ibanez or some other journeymen OF.

hermes · Post #114 » by **hermes** » Thu Oct 30, 2008 5:34 pm

platoon in center? why don't we just get rid of kosuke

Posey H8er · Post #115 » by **Posey H8er** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 3:51 am

The Sheik wrote:
SportsWorld wrote:http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/2008/10/23/2008-10-23_no_sweet_success_for_lou_piniella.html
He also said he plans to move Kosuke Fukudome, the Cubs' $48 million Japanese import whose second-half slump exasperated the manager, to center field as part of a platoon with Reed Johnson.

Adam Dunn please

So can we trade Pie before he turns 30...the guy is never going to get a shot here.

We cant afford Adam Dunn and you know it. Hello Raul Ibanez or some other journeymen OF.

I agree. If Pie is not going to get a shot here, then trade him while his value is still high. Perhaps try to get a deal for Peavy but I still think it's highly unlikely a deal will ever be made.

Howling Mad · Post #116 » by **Howling Mad** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 4:50 am

Is Renteria an upgrade over Theriot?

The Sheik · Post #117 » by **The Sheik** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 6:07 pm

BULL even PAX wrote:Is Renteria an upgrade over Theriot?

thats a good one. He seems to be on the decline though. I honestly think we only make a move for a RF and hope that boost in power (Dunn etc.) or consistency (anyone but fukudome) helps.

I want us to focus on adding 2 reliable pen arms (one a lefty).

The Sheik · Post #118 » by **The Sheik** » Fri Oct 31, 2008 6:10 pm

Posey H8er wrote:
I agree. If Pie is not going to get a shot here, then trade him while his value is still high. Perhaps try to get a deal for Peavy but I still think it's highly unlikely a deal will ever be made.

I dont like how we are trying to Yankee it up. Red Sox and Rays have shown that you need an infusion of both FA and farm to win.

If we want Peavy we need to offer up Pie, Shark, Ceda and Marshall for starters.

Howling Mad · Post #119 » by **Howling Mad** » Mon Nov 3, 2008 2:37 pm

The joy of winning with your guys is almost non-existent these days.

I think its the single essence that makes Jeter, Jeter.

RyGuy24 · Post #120 » by **RyGuy24** » Thu Nov 6, 2008 5:40 am

Cubs frontrunners for Peavy according to Rosenthals sources:
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/8761 ... ,-Dempster

Also want to resign Demp too. Would be unbelievable.