tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37440895.post7555426990803298779..comments2023-10-24T09:33:05.264-05:00Comments on Hot Stove Cubbies: Cubs could be in the market for a top tier pitcher???cubsfan82http://www.blogger.com/profile/08133613771257793472noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37440895.post-8286489975179399642008-06-09T13:02:00.000-05:002008-06-09T13:02:00.000-05:00traderumor-I do not think Ponson would be an optio...traderumor-<BR/><BR/>I do not think Ponson would be an option becuase of his ineffectviness plus he is a clubhouse cancer.<BR/><BR/>The Cubs do not need that... It seems more and more likely the Cubs will keep their lineup as it is and go after a #1 or #2 pitcher.cubsfan82https://www.blogger.com/profile/08133613771257793472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37440895.post-74395491311262159282008-06-08T00:39:00.000-05:002008-06-08T00:39:00.000-05:00You think Sidney Ponson is an option?You think Sidney Ponson is an option?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37440895.post-20719944019855508082008-06-04T17:54:00.000-05:002008-06-04T17:54:00.000-05:00What about Tim Hudson now that Smoltz may be don...What about Tim Hudson now that Smoltz may be done for the season.<BR/><BR/>Now I havent kept up with how long Smoltz has been out... but it seems like the Braves have been slipping lately.<BR/><BR/>Assuming they continue to dwell in the bottom half of the East... it wouldnt be unrealstic to see them dump some players by the deadline. <BR/><BR/>Smoltz hasnt even thought of retirement yet despite a serious injury at his age, but would it be reasonable to hang onto Hudson for 2009 and beyond (dont know how many more years he is under contract).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37440895.post-36361675231358674962008-06-03T20:10:00.000-05:002008-06-03T20:10:00.000-05:00I think the point is being missed that Cubs can ge...I think the point is being missed that Cubs can get CC or another pitcher in his last year of contract from a losing team without giving up much. could be best to wait a few months to find such a player. JimboAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37440895.post-55593358508346662152008-06-03T18:04:00.000-05:002008-06-03T18:04:00.000-05:00I would go with Sabathia too, but only if we get a...I would go with Sabathia too, but only if we get a window to negotiate a contract extension first. Trade for him then sign him to be a fixture in the rotation next to Big Z.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37440895.post-20454969870422265522008-06-03T12:02:00.000-05:002008-06-03T12:02:00.000-05:00sabathia is the obvious choice, but i doubt we hav...sabathia is the obvious choice, but i doubt we have the tools in the minors to get him. plus he would cost us probably 5-6 prospects. penny is intriguing as well. he is a workhorse, and has great stuff. with our offense and run support, he could be exactly what we need.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37440895.post-54013840043878904722008-06-03T08:53:00.000-05:002008-06-03T08:53:00.000-05:00I like your picks, i'm still hoping Hill can find ...I like your picks, i'm still hoping Hill can find his control. If not i think Wolf of S.D. would be available pretty cheap. S.D. did like Murton and Pie at one time and they could use all the outfield help they can get. Even Torres at AAA could be offered. Or Fox who could catch or play the outfield. They need catching help also. And we could use another starter.Nick I Cub Fanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03566720387061284952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37440895.post-55180125943052914072008-06-03T07:03:00.000-05:002008-06-03T07:03:00.000-05:00i just hope the dodgers can keep losing b/c lowe a...i just hope the dodgers can keep losing b/c lowe and penny would be nice additions. my favorite on that list would be Harang. one of the most underrated pitchers in the game. i doubt cincy trades him this year though let alone within the divisionAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37440895.post-69707255395222078182008-06-02T23:37:00.000-05:002008-06-02T23:37:00.000-05:00Man... in the off season I joked with some Cle fan...Man... in the off season I joked with some Cle fans and a dude I met that played HS ball with CC... that we need the Indians to tank and trade CC to us.<BR/><BR/>But so far... it looks like it has a chance to become reality.<BR/><BR/>Like you said... it will cost alot of young talent... which I'm willing to deal the way Cubs are looking right now.<BR/><BR/>But depending on who we are bidding against... I cant imagine it getting too expensive (too expensive in my mind being the extreme like Hill, Veal, Pie, Patterson, etc all in a package) considering Hendry to point to the Mets Twins deal for Santana. Other than Veal, the above names are those that I am willing to part with. You can throw in Marshall and Gallagher too if they want them. Cedeno too. But not Hoffpaur or vitters. This is also assuming we get 72 hours to sign CC to an extension.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00909889581099318748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37440895.post-87115038778566502952008-06-02T22:07:00.000-05:002008-06-02T22:07:00.000-05:00with Sabathia being in last year of his contract I...with Sabathia being in last year of his contract I assume he is the best candidate. you're right. Cubs need to create more pitching options/candidates in the minors to bring up this time of year and after the AS break. JimboAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com