Monday, December 21, 2009

Cubs Talk......

- The Cubs and Nationals are the leading candidates for Matt Capps who is expected to get a two year deal around 7-8 million. Capps hopes to have contract in hand by Christmas.

- The Cubs are serious contenders for Aroldis Chapman and Phil Rogers says the Cubs are exploring a deal with him. So far the Red Sox offered 5 years 15.5 million, the Marlins at 5 years 13 million, and I expect the Cubs to go more years maybe 6 years 18 million? He would add tremendous value to the Cubs and could even help them right away. This kid has great mechanics and throws hard.

- The New York post is reporting that the Yankees have asked the Cub about Zambrano but the Cubs price for him was too high. Bruce Levine then said there is nothing to it, he has a no trade clause, and has not been contacted by anyone with potential trade. It is hard to believe what is true but if the Cubs did trade Z, I would love to have seen them get Cano and Cabrera or Gardner. And of course if money was still the issue the Cubs could have included a pitching prospect like Jeff Stevens if they added Nick Swisher to the mix. Then money would be close to even.

- The Cubs do not have an urgency to add a starting pitcher but they could get one for a good price. Jason Marquis signed a two year deal worth 15 million. Which means pitchers like Joel Pinero, John Garland, and Doug Davis are likely to get similar deals. I think the Cubs should add Doug Davis to their pitching rotation, especially since Lilly is out. The Cubs could sign him to a two year deal worth 14 million and an mutual option for a third year. I really like Davis and what he bring to the table.

- With the A's signing Crisp the Cubs need to check on Rajai Davis. He is the answer for CF next season.

- Johnny Damon's contract demands may be falling some so the Cubs are watching it very carefully. The Cubs still think Damon can play CF and even be a leadoff hitter for them. He is reportedly looking at a two year deal around 18 million rather than the three year deal worth 39 million at the start of the offseason. If you see his price fall to a two year worth 16 million the Cubs will jump all over it.

- By the way Nick I, I love your thought on Lowell for Silva. It would be nice to see if the Cubs could pull that off then showcase Lowell in ST then trade him. If anything he would be a nice bench player.

Until Next Time....

8 comments:

Brandon said...

You're basing that Chapman news on what Rogers said? I don't think he is a very credible source. I would love for the Cubs to get Chapman, but I just dont see them being a serious contender.

Btw, how come you dont post links? Sometimes it is hard to tell where you are getting some of this information. Love the site though..

Anonymous said...

I don't expect you to name the source, so this would be hard to answer, but where do you get this Chapman stuff from?

I don't mean to be critical but a lot of the stuff I'm reading on here (like your fire sale, Hendry being fired if he doesn't trade Bradley) hasn't been seen on any other blog or website

Todd said...

Just your thoughts. With the Braves acquiring Cabrera, doesn't that give them two center fielders?Could Mc Louth become available ?

Anonymous said...

I'm sorry, but Matt Capps is terrible. Even in his good seasons, look up his era against division leading teams...it is very disturbing. Last year, he stopped being effective against the bad teams and was just BAD all around. There has got to be better relievers out there. Guzman can set-up Marmol. A middle of the road reliever will be fine. There has to be better options than Capps.

Todd said...

I just read that David DeJesus may become available.He has always been a favorite of Jim Hendry. Any thoughts ?

Anonymous said...

Hendry loses out again on a player- Capps. Jimbo sucking wind.

Nick I Cub Fan said...

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE

cubsfan82 said...

The link on my site works sometimes and other times it does not so I stayed away from doing it but i will start doing it again since you asked.

As far as where I get my info. I get it from MLBTR, other blogs, radio, websites, and my sources. I will usually say where I got the info, if I don't then it is a mistake on my part.

Recently I have recieved numerous rumors that were quickly dimissed by guys like Miles and Levine like the fire sale and Hendry getting fired. But I make sure to update you on those as soon as I get information.

I try to make this the best cubs blog and update you with everything Cubs related, even if it seems somewhat far fetched. I will tell you one thing, I do report what I am hearing, reading, and seeing and nothing is made up by me unless I enter my opinion. Which in such case I say it is an opinion or idea.

Thanks to everyone for your ideas, questions, and concerns.