We have not heard much trade talk about the Cubs until now...
- The Rangers are looking for a backup corner infielder before Opening Day and the Cubs could help them do so. It is rumored that the Rangers have interest in either Kevin Millar or Chad Tracy for there backup position so it is likely the Cubs will deal one or the other depending on who makes the team. Right now I am hearing Millar has earned him a spot on the roster.
- The Cubs have some interest in veteran left-hander Nate Robinson. The Cubs are looking at potential replacements for the back end of the rotation if Silva or Gorzelanny do not produce early on. The Cubs also feel they are too right handed in the rotation so will look at lefties to replace either Silva or Gorzo. Nate Robinson is owed 10 million this season so the Cubs would have to send a bad contract there way or have the Tigers pick up most of the tag. Robinson is 2-1 with a 3.66 ERA in 19 innings pitched this Spring.
- It is rumored that Fukudome is on the trading block and being "known to be available" by Jim Hendry with the emergence of Tyler Colvin. I have heard that the Astros, Dbacks, Giants, Mets, and White Sox all have some interest in Fukudome, but probably would expect the Cubs to pay a "good portion" of his contract.
- Tyler Colvin has made the team out of camp and now only Millar, Fuld, Tracy, and Hoffpauir are battling for the final spot. My bet is on Millar.
Until Next Time....
4 comments:
Where did you hear the Fukudome rumor?
It's Nate Robertson and I'd be surprised if we went after him unless they'd be willing to take Fukudome back.
From a very reliable source close to the Cubs organization. He/She has helped be break stories for the past 4 years on this blog and I trust him/her very much.
That said because this person is such a valuable source for me I will not give up any info.
All you can understand that I hope.
I'm surprised the Cubs are lookin at Nate Robertson because they feel their rotation is too right handed when Lilly will be back soon and we currently have Gorz or Marshall as 5th starter options.
Fuku is probably the easiest man out if Colvin were to replace one of the vet OFs. But not worth dealing if the Cubs have to eat a chunk of money considering we couldn't sign anyone after Byrd. I don't see DET as an option for Robertson because they are looking to shed money. Not sure of what "heavy" contracts are out there for the rumored teams you mentioned. Would be nice to package him with some prospects for Oswalt or Webb, but not going to happen anytime before June.
Joe
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