Fire Sale!

[waldo7239117]

Fire Sale!

OK…since the Cubs are going no where besides the basement. The Cubs should trade their aging players and players who will attract teams. Just to build for the future and for years to come. And finally bring the World Series back to Chicago.

Players the Cubs should look to trade:

1) P Carlos Zambrano: As much as I hate to say this… I think the Cubs should finally see if they can trade him and what they can get in return. Zambrano is still in his prime and is pitching exceptional this year. Right now, his stock is pretty high and the starting pitching market is expected to be small this summer. But don’t forget he has a no trade cause and has repeated that he wants to finish his career as a Cub. So that can play dividends when it comes to a trade. But just told Ken Rosenthal a few days ago, he will accept a trade if the Cubs approached him.

2) 1B Carlos Pena: Pena could draw a good amount of attention in the next month of so. He has tons of power and has shown it as of late, He’s also a gold glove first baseman. His down falls are he won’t hit for a good average and is a pull hitter. He’s also only on a 1 year deferred contract. The Cubs used Pena as a 1 year rental so they can go out this offseason for a 1B such as Prince Fielder or Albert Pujols.

3) OF Kosuke Fukudome: I bet he will be attractive this summer. His early year slump has not happened and will interest teams. He plays outstanding defense, will hit for an OK average and has regular speed. Not too slow or too fast.

4) 3B Aramis Ramirez: He’s in his last year of his contract and with a good next month, he may attract teams. His average is not too bad this year but he can’t hit with runners in scoring position. Also, the power seemed like it has gone away and his rbi’s are way down. His defense has looked OK this year. He has made plays when he had too, but also has had mental lasps.

5) OF Marlon Byrd: Byrd is still on the DL with facial fractures but may return in mid to late July. I still think he can be a trade candidate as he’s not a bad player, good clubhouse guy, good defender and has a cheap acceptable contract.

6) OF Alfonso Soriano: We all know this is a pipedream but we can dream, right? If the Cubs were able to deal him with not paying all of his contract, they should. But that’s not going to happen. In the recent days, Alfonso Soriano said he would waive his NTC if asked.

7) C Geovany Soto: I think right now is the best time to trade Soto while his stock is not too low. I think he will bring in good enough of prospects. Castillo keeps mashing the ball in Triple A and I doubt he will do worse than Soto. Also, Castillo is a good defender.

OF Reed Johnson: Johnson is having a good year and will attract attention. He’s a good defender, an all out player and a good clubhouse guy. All of his teammates love him. He may not hit for the best but he will improve a team’s ballclub in many aspects of the game.

9) IF Blake DeWitt: DeWitt is still young and hasn’t played bad this year when given time. He has been hitting the ball and can play all over the diamond. Also, he still hasn’t reached arbitration so he’s a cheap utility option.

10) C Koyie Hill: This is laughable all the way. The Cubs will get nothing for him and are better off just releasing him. But that won’t happen.

11) P Randy Wells: Since Wells’s rookie season, he has been anywhere from perfect. He has been up and down to say the least. So, the Cubs should trade him before he struggles big time and his trade stock decreases a lot. If made available, teams should be calling.

12) RP John Grabow: The Cubs should just trade him for what they can get. Just for salary relief would work, he has been horrible all season long. But I doubt there will be a lot of interest in him. However, teams in need of RP badly, I can see it then.

13) RP Jeff Samardzija: He still has a NTC but is in his last year of his contract. If he had the chance to land with a contending team, I can see him accepting a trade. A lot of teams are in need of RP and will gauge interest.

14) RP-closer Carlos Marmol: As much as I hate to say it, but I think it may be a good idea to trade Marmol while is stock in way up there. He has been one of the best closers in the last year and a half and has a more than reasonable contract. Also, I know RP don’t attract good prospects but I think the Cubs can get a good enough package for Marmol.

Also players than could be involved are Kerry Wood and Jeff Baker. I want Wood to finish his career with the Cubs…so I say just keep him and he end up on the Cubs coaching staff when he retires. Also, Baker is still young and I love how he kills lefties. I think he can be a good piece next year to what should be a whole new ball club. In terms of winning. Dempster should also be shopped but general manager Jim Hendry said Dempster is not going anywhere so forget about that option. So, the most likely means. he’ll pick up his 14MM player option next season.

As we all know all these players won’t be traded and close to 75% won’t but it was a good thought on who and how much players could be traded.

This is a part 1 of 2 parts. The 2nd part will be trade scenarios with all 14 players in trades. That will be posted in the upcoming days.

Thoughts?

 

[nwfisch]

Jim Hendry=Michael Rassmusen

 

[DewsSox79]

I would want fuke and z.

dome as my leadoff guy to replace pierre.

 

[X]

I would want fuke and z.

dome as my leadoff guy to replace pierre.

you don't just get them, tho. you'll have to pony up a bit.

 

[bleacherbum54]

you don't just get them, tho. you'll have to pony up a bit.

if i am the Henery i wouldnt ask for much. I would be looking to shed as much money as possible. Maybe just one decnt prospect for Fuke and two for Z

 

[Capt. Serious]

I would want fuke and z.

dome as my leadoff guy to replace pierre.

Why on earth would you want another 34 year old guy leading off?

 

[Rice Cube]

Why on earth would you want another 34 year old guy leading off?

Because this 34-year-old guy can actually get on base.

 

[DewsSox79]

you don't just get them, tho. you'll have to pony up a bit.

This isnt fantasy land. Do you think you are going to get a lot for dome? Really?

Zambrano is an above average pitcher that has a stupid contract and a bad reputation.

Let me guess, you want the team trading for those guys to take on the salary and give you specs.

Why on earth would you want another 34 year old guy leading off?

OBP and Defense>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>pierre and his 10/19 SBs all day long.

 

[Shawon0Meter]

Zambrano, Marmol, and Soto are on my no trade list. Do what you will with the rest

 

[DewsSox79]

if i am the Henery i wouldnt ask for much. I would be looking to shed as much money as possible. Maybe just one decnt prospect for Fuke and two for Z

:clap::clap::clap:

atleast you have an idea.

 

[X]

This isnt fantasy land. Do you think you are going to get a lot for dome? Really?

Zambrano is an above average pitcher that has a stupid contract and a bad reputation.

Let me guess, you want the team trading for those guys to take on the salary and give you specs.

no, dickwad. that's not what I said. I just said you aren't getting them for nothing. When you get some time to take the damn tampon out, get back to me. wtf.

 

[AE23]

wishful thinking, some of those guys are makin serious $$$, dont see too many takers

 

[DewsSox79]

no, dickwad. that's not what I said. I just said you aren't getting them for nothing. When you get some time to take the damn tampon out, get back to me. wtf.

I dont go on my period until Wednesday.

Sure no one is going to get those guys for free, but the cubs will have to eat alot of the contract for anyone to be interested in zambrano.

 

[Rice Cube]

I dont go on my period until Wednesday.

Sure no one is going to get those guys for free, but the cubs will have to eat alot of the contract for anyone to be interested in zambrano.

I think the priority is shedding dough. If they get a prospect back, fine. I doubt any prospect coming back will be anything more than a backup or a minors roster-filler anyway.

 

[X]

I dont go on my period until Wednesday.

Sure no one is going to get those guys for free, but the cubs will have to eat alot of the contract for anyone to be interested in zambrano.

For z I agree 100%. For Fuk I think there might be a bit of a market. For both we're paying parts of salaries...but between the two we should be able to get a serviceable player.

 

[DewsSox79]

I think the priority is shedding dough. If they get a prospect back, fine. I doubt any prospect coming back will be anything more than a backup or a minors roster-filler anyway.

exactly, they wouldnt be looking for the future players but payroll ease

 

[nwfisch]

Why is Soto untradeable? He only plays about 100 games a year and is wildly inconsistent. Like to see Castillo get a chance.

 

[bleacherbum54]

i got a trade idea the Yankees need a DH posada sucks


so how bout Z and Fonso

for just cap relief or a prospect or two I doubt the Yankees would do it but it is an idea.

(im sure we would have to eat a lot of money for a deal like this)

 

[Rice Cube]

Why is Soto untradeable? He only plays about 100 games a year and is wildly inconsistent. Like to see Castillo get a chance.

Soto is also older and will only get more expensive. He'd be a very good trade piece.

 

[nwfisch]

I learned on here that Soto was a beast, and that he was the Cubs best player.

:lmao: