Whispers around the Chi are calling for Marlon Byrd to join the Cubs if Granderson isn't going to be acquired.
There is also a chance that Mike Cameron would be an option.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Is Curtis Granderson worth a trade?
Well.. Is he? Will he be any better than in-house options like Colvin or Fuld?
The fact this his MLB tenure has proven he can't hit lefties is a problem.
The Tigers have already said they want a high level prospect for a player who is one dimensional on offense. He is a great defender, but his offense is on the negative.
He is a Chicago guy. Went to school in the city.
Maybe if he comes for a smaller package it would be ok. He's just not worth a big package to me.
Get Doc or not?
Rumors have been floating around about a possible Roy Halladay trade to the Cubs. There are multiple issues that have to be taken with this potential trade.
- The prospects we would have to send to Toronto. Odds are it would have to be Castro, Cashner and maybe more. Is that worth it?
- If we do get Halladay, can we sign him to an extension? We would have to make the trade worthwhile.
For the first time in years we have a good farm system that may actually net us the high end talent we need.
We should keep the kids. What do you think?
ESPN's Jayson Stark Report on Starlin Castro
One scout's review of the best player he saw in the Arizona Fall League -- 19-year-old Cubs middle-infield stud Starlin Castro: "A young Hanley Ramirez."
sports.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/story?columnist=stark_jayson&page=rumblings091119&campaign=rss&source=MLBHeadlines
DeRosa not to be a Cub in the future.
Cubs are not interested in signing DeRosa, who is looking for a multiyear deal, is unsurprising. He was appreciated here in Chicago, but even though he brings versatility, the Cubs simply don’t have a spot for him. Between Jeff Baker, Mike Fontenot, Jake Fox, Andres Blanco, and (sigh) Aaron Miles, the Cubs have the coverage that DeRosa offers, if not quite the bat.
Bleachernation - source
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
State will post bid on purchasing Wrigley Field
CHICAGO -- Former Gov. James Thompson, chairman of the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority, said the agency has come up with a plan to purchase and renovate Wrigley Field without using state or local tax dollars.
Thompson said on Tuesday the bid would be delivered "shortly" to Tribune Co. Cubs chairman Crane Kenney, who told the Chicago Tribune he had not received details of a revised plan.
"We are working on a proposal to present to Tribune Co. that will allow ISFA to acquire and fully restore Wrigley Field, as well as add parking and neighborhood improvements without using any public tax money, either state or local," Thompson told the Chicago Tribune.
ISFA and the Tribune Co. have been in negotiations regarding the sale of Wrigley Field, but many state lawmakers have been reluctant to spend tax dollars to aid a private business.
In the revised plan, Thompson said financing would be obtained in the private sector and there would be no issuance of bonds by the state. Team lease payments and the sale of partial naming rights would cover the cost of purchasing the ballpark, Thompson said. He did not say how ISFA would pay for the proposed renovation.
New Tribune Co. chairman Sam Zell announced more than a year ago that he planned on selling the Cubs and Wrigley Field, but the team sale has stalled because of the stadium negotiations. On April 17, Zell said he was going to release the ballclub's financial books to Major League Baseball-approved bidders within 10 days or so. However, that is still on hold.
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080430&content_id=2614235&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc
Possible players for trades as the season progresses
Brad Penny -Pitcher Dodgers
Jason Bay -Outfielder Pirates
Xavier Nady -Outfielder Pirates
Adam Dunn -Outfielder Reds
Rich Harden -Pitcher A's
Kevin Millwood -Pitcher Rangers
Milton Bradley -Outfielder Rangers
Khalil Greene -Shortstop Padres
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