Here is the latest from the Cubs front-
- The Cubs have received calls on their expensive outfield but none including talk of Soriano. The Reds and Rays have reportedly asked about the availability of Milton Bradley, Fukudome, Hoffpauir, Jake Fox, and Reed Johnson according to a Cubs official. If the Cubs move Bradley or Fukudome they would have to eat a large portion of their contract because of the economy and that is not likely for the Cubs according to the Cubs official. This makes Fox, Johnson, and Hoffpauir better options for teams looking for outfield and bat help.
- The Cubs are not looking to join the Halladay race according to sources close to the Cubs. They rather have a consistent big bat in the middle of their lineup.
- The Cubs are good candidates in potential multi-team deals nearing the deadline giving Hendry's experience in that matter, the smaller pieces the Cubs need, and the lack of big name prospects but solid players in the Cubs minor league system. I have already heard whispers of a deal where Scott Rolen would be sent to the Red Sox, the Cubs would get Mark Teahen, The Royals would get some prospects and the Jays would receive several minor league players and relief from the majority of the money left on Rolen's contract which is about 22 million including this year and next season.
I have not had anyone verify this rumor but it is interesting!
- The Cubs are still looking for a backup catcher and may wait until after the break before the get someone to see how Soto progresses during that time.
That is it for now Cub fans!
6 comments:
Nice blog,but who is Teahen?
They should trade Johnson, Fuls is doing an excellent job in the majors.
The Cubs need 2B help, i would love Sanchez but we only have 3 million dollars. Dan Uggla? But with that .227 BA we dont need him.
allan jb-
It is Mark Teahen from the Royals. He is a natural 3rd baseman but can play all over the infield and outfield.
Thank you.
What's wrong with this three-team deal--
Cubs get:
LF Carl Crawford
2B Aaron Hill
Rays get:
RF Milton Bradley
P Roy Halladay
Blue Jays get:
SS Tim Beckham
SP Scott Kazmir
P Jeff Samardzija
2b Mike Fontenot
Cubs get a left-handed bat and a true leadoff man, as well as an All-Star in Hill. The Rays get Bradley, who they've asked about, and one of the best pitchers in baseball in Halladay. The Blue Jays get one pro-ready starter, as well as a pitcher with the potential to become one, as well as a former number one draft pick and a (debatably) major-league quality second baseman.
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