- Tyler Colvin has been taking grounders at first base. He played there in High School along with some in College so it is not totally new to him. He is expected to play some games there starting next week. The Cubs are seeing if he can handle the position because if he cannot then they will likely target a left-handed hitting 1st baseman this off season.
- Rosenthal says the Cubs will bring in at least one new starting pitcher regardless of what they do with Zambrano. Chatter says the Cubs still really like Ted Lilly (as do I). I also think they should look at Brandon Webb, Jake Westbrook, Carl Pavano, or Javier Vazquez. I am not going to even mention Cliff Lee because the Cubs cannot afford him.
- Rosenthal also said the Cubs number one need is a power bat for RF or 1st depending on where Tyler Colvin plays full time. At first base we have heard the Cubs have interest in Carlos Pena and Adam Dunn but they could also check out Lance Berkman, Aubrey Huff, or Lyle Overbay. None of the latter three impress me at all. As far as players for RF the Cubs #1 target should be Carl Crawford but he will cost a ton of money. Others the Cubs could take a run at is Johnny Damon, Adam Dunn (defense in RF would be scary), Rick Ankiel (not bad), or Brad Hawpe. Even though he is not left-handed, Jayson Werth would be a nice addition.
The Cubs could also trade for an outfielder or first baseman. They should call about Carlos Beltran, Jacoby Ellsbury, Luke Scott, Nick Swisher, Kila Ka'aihue, or Adam LaRoche. Those players maybe available via trade this winter. Two other players that will likely not move but the Cubs should check in on is James Loney and Justin Morneau. Dodger fan and management are growing tired of the lack of power from the hot corners and the Twins could look to cut some cost by getting rid of Morneau. The Twins are also worried about Justin's health so they could deal him while his stock is still high.
Until Next Time....
1 comment:
Here are my 2 cents again. First i would bring up SNYDER .302 BA 20HR
17SB and he can play all 3 OF'S. Bats left handed. Next i would like to see if CHIRINOS can play
.318 BA 17 HR between AA and AAA. If he can i trade Soto and let Castillo be the backup. SAMARDZIJA has been on fire since he was sent down. 10-2 3.14 ERA 94 IP and only 64 hits. Also i would like to see what BIBENS-DIRKX could do. 10-4 3.06 ERA 123 IP only 93 hits between AA and AAA.
And just a year behind them are JACKSON .304 BA 10 HR 27 SB. GUYER .310 BA 12 HR 23 SB.
ARCHER 15-2 2.24 ERA 128 IP 90 H and 134 SO. MCNUTT 10-0 1.97 ERA 101 IP 72 H 119 SO.
I worry the cubs will let these guys get away like JOSH HAMILTON leads both leagues .356 BA 27 HR. Or MCGEHEE .290 BA 20 HR. Both these guys the cubs had..
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