Here is the latest on the rumor mill with a lot chimed in from Bruce Levine's live chat-
- Jose Contreras and Johns Smoltz fit the needs for the Cubs and Levine even says Sheets would as well. I say save the money and sign Smoltz!
- Bruce says Blanco will have a spot on the 25 man roster as a backup infielder for the Cubs. Him and Baker make a nice infield backup team for the bench. The bench still needs some beef though. How bout Bill Hall?
- Levine warned us that just because Fontenot is arbitration eligible does not mean he will be with the Cubs on April 5th. Man, I really do not want Fonty to be our starting 2nd baseman or Baker. In fact I would prefer Blanco over both players because of his defense.
- Hudson and Lopez would be the ideal left-handed bats to the Cubs lineup but both have flaws.
- Levine says the deal for Ryan Spilborghs is still on the table. I would welcome him with open arms.
- The Cubs continue to talk to Jose Contreras and would consider Jon Garland as a starter. Which falls in line with Hendry wanting to add to his pen and another starter. I still think 2nd base and the bench is a bigger problem Jimbo!
- The Cubs feel Brad Snyder is not to far away from the Majors. I agree with that!
- The Blue Jays want Guzman for Jason Frasor. I say no!
- Lets all hope Andre Dawson gets the call today. He deserves it!
More Later....
Blanco over Baker? You're insane.
ReplyDeleteBecause Fukudome is the only lefty in the starting line up, if they don't make a deal then Fontenot or Blanco would start. I also think Kennedy is the left handed 2B the cubs will get. He plays 3B also and would be insurance for Ramirez.
ReplyDeleteThough i prefer Castillo.
Baker showed me a lot last year.Maybe he's a flash in the pan,but he should be the front runner for that position during ST.I would like to see Blanco at short though.
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