Cubs in serious trade talks for Jay Payton

SportsWorld · Post #1 » by **SportsWorld** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 5:07 am

http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/bal- ... 3076.story

An industry source confirmed today that the Orioles and Chicago Cubs have engaged in significant trade talks regarding outfielder Jay Payton as the non-waiver deadline approaches next week.

A Cubs' scout attended last week's series against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays at Camden Yards. Payton started two of the three games and went 2-for-8 with two RBIs.

In return for Payton, the Orioles likely would receive two mid-level prospects from the Cubs' farm system.

Jay is not a bad choice. I would much rather have someone else though.

treyZz · Post #2 » by **treyZz** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 5:29 am

Jay Payton sucks.

Post #3 » by **GYBE** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 5:35 am

treyZz wrote:Jay Payton sucks.

Word. Hendry would have to be out of his mind to give up two prospects for him. He's a well below-average player, any prospect called up would probably do better than him.

SportsWorld · Post #4 » by **SportsWorld** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 5:38 am

GYBE wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Hendry would have to be out of his mind to give up two prospects for him. He's a well below-average player, any prospect called up would probably do better than him.

Remember who are GM is.
The same guy who traded Greg Maddux for Cesar Izturis.

IlliniNRG · Post #5 » by **IlliniNRG** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 6:38 am

SportsWorld wrote:http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/bal-osnotes0729,0,2973076.story
An industry source confirmed today that the Orioles and Chicago Cubs have engaged in significant trade talks regarding outfielder Jay Payton as the non-waiver deadline approaches next week.

A Cubs' scout attended last week's series against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays at Camden Yards. Payton started two of the three games and went 2-for-8 with two RBIs.

In return for Payton, the Orioles likely would receive two mid-level prospects from the Cubs' farm system.

Jay is not a bad choice. I would much rather have someone else though.

No, Jay IS a bad choice. He's a poor man's Jacque Jones, if you can believe it...offensively and defensively. He brings nothing to this team that they don't already have.

SportsWorld · Post #6 » by **SportsWorld** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 6:53 am

Jay Payton is an upgrade over Jacque Jones.
I just think we can do better.

treyZz · Post #7 » by **treyZz** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 6:58 am

SportsWorld wrote:Jay Payton is an upgrade over Jacque Jones.
I just think we can do better.

Yeah, we can without giving up 2 prospects.

His name is Felix. His last name is Pie.

Post #8 » by **GYBE** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 3:35 pm

SportsWorld wrote:Jay Payton is an upgrade over Jacque Jones.
I just think we can do better.

But Payton can't play CF, which is the only reason Jones gets any time.

Murton and Pagan are both better than Payton. They're younger, cheaper and we already have them. If any prospect is traded for Payton, Hendry should be fired on the spot.

I mean, the Matt Stairs rumour wasn't great either, but at least I can somewhat see him having a role off the bench as a PH. There's no room for Payton on any contending team.

IbreakNeckZ101 · Post #9 » by **IbreakNeckZ101** » Sun Jul 29, 2007 4:36 pm

If JH does this he has to be the biggest idiot.. im hearing rumors that we might let go of Murton for this crap. If this is true he needs to be fired ASAP.

SportsWorld · Post #10 » by **SportsWorld** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 2:12 am

Cubs Lose Interest In Payton?
http://www.realgmbaseball.com/src_wiret ... in_payton/

Fox Sports - The Cubs' interest in Orioles outfielder Jay Payton has cooled due to the revival of center fielder Jacque Jones since the All-Star break.

Angel Pagan is the Cubs' right-handed hitting option in center while Mark DeRosa plays right against left-handers, further reducing the need for Payton.

Post #11 » by **GYBE** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 3:57 am

The revival of Jacque Jones? LOL.

richard · Post #12 » by **richard** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 5:20 am

treyZz wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Yeah, we can without giving up 2 prospects.

His name is Felix. His last name is Pie.

dude, who the hell do you like?

treyZz · Post #13 » by **treyZz** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 5:32 am

richard wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

dude, who the hell do you like?

Want me to run through the 25 man roster? (I assume you were talking about Cubs players??)

I like:

Theriot
DeRosa
ARam
DLee
Soriano
Floyd
Marmol
Dumpster
Lilly
Marshall
Wuertz
Hill
Zambrano
Fontenot
Howry
Hill

On my **** list currently:
Marquis
Cherry
Pagan
Murton
Cedeno
Kendall

On my permanent **** list:
Jones
Ohman
Eyre

richard · Post #14 » by **richard** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 6:43 am

you like him, but then you call him dumpster? ok, lol.

it just seems like you focus on your **** list quite a bit.

SportsWorld · Post #15 » by **SportsWorld** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 9:50 am

We all have a love/hate relationship with Dumpster here.

treyZz · Post #16 » by **treyZz** » Tue Jul 31, 2007 4:23 pm

SportsWorld wrote:We all have a love/hate relationship with Dumpster here.