DLee Traded To Atl

mattbulls · Post #1 » by **mattbulls** » Wed Aug 18, 2010 9:42 pm

http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/n ... id=5473305

The Braves sent three pitchers to the Cubs, right-handers Robinson Lopez and Tyrelle Harris and lefty Jeffrey Lorick.

Thanks for everything Derrek. I wonder what could've been if he didn't break his wrist.

Ibreaknecks you can celebrate Lee is gone, well after we play Atlanta on this weekend. Lol.

Fukudome1 · Post #2 » by **Fukudome1** » Wed Aug 18, 2010 11:17 pm

bummer. gonna be wierd him not being a cub.

anyone wanna make me a castro sig?!?!?!

Post #3 » by **GYBE** » Wed Aug 18, 2010 11:21 pm

On the one hand, they weren't going to re-sign him. Getting anything is better than nothing. The prospects are pretty mediocre, but this was more about dumping salary and moving on.

On the other hand, he's #4 on the Cubs all-time list (minimum 1500 PA) in OPS. He DOMINATED in 2005. I'll never forget watching him play that year.

It presents an interesting question for next year; who will our 1st baseman be? Adam Dunn and Carlos Pena are a couple free agents I'd be interested in.

puma0821 · Post #4 » by **puma0821** » Thu Aug 19, 2010 1:01 am

Good ridance! I'm definately in the minority but I never liked him that much(except in 2005)... Always thought he was a B*tch.

Posey H8er · Post #5 » by **Posey H8er** » Thu Aug 19, 2010 2:15 am

He's been a stand up guy for all these years with the Cubs. And a pretty darn good first baseman. It's unfortunate he's leaving but it's in the best interest of the Cubs.

IbreakNeckZ101 · Post #6 » by **IbreakNeckZ101** » Thu Aug 19, 2010 3:19 am

D.Lee leaving is pretty sad.. i have to admit this.. hopefully we start getting rid of more people from this nightmare..

karch34 · Post #7 » by **karch34** » Thu Aug 19, 2010 6:36 pm

I'm pretty sad to see him go. He's always been a class act. This year was a disappointment by any measure, so I can understand letting him go and that we wouldn't have resigned him anyways. I do wonder what if after the wrist injury, because 2005 was awesome to watch.

I'd heard 1 or 2 of those guys might be decent prospects, albeit low level. Better than nothing for sure and gives him a chance to play for a contender.

1B next year is a big question mark. Dunn seems to make sense, but since we're cutting costs, he'd need to sign a Byrd type contract, IMO.

Too bad we can't get rid of Fukudome or Soriano anytime soon.

Howling Mad · Post #8 » by **Howling Mad** » Fri Aug 20, 2010 2:33 pm

I would've loved to see him be part of the Championship Chicago Cubs, but I'm glad the move was made. Its a sign of new beginnings.

Brainset · Post #9 » by **Brainset** » Mon Sep 6, 2010 1:54 am

thanks sis..needed it