Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel traded to Oakland Athletics for Addison Russell plus

[SilenceS]

Let me know when Shark carries the Cubs every 5th day to the WS as Verlander did. Of course Shark is better right now, but Verlander is paid as an ace because he clearly has been one...right on through the postseason.

I wasnt comparing Shark to Verlander past. lol I wasnt comparing Shark to Verlander at all. I am just saying Verlander has to much puss on his mind.

 

[beckdawg]

I read that the Rays would probably want 3 of the dodgers elite prospects(Corey Seager, Joc Pederson, and Julio Urias) who all should be top 50 prospects in midseason evaluations for Price. The speculation is that Shark would likely be cheaper but still cost 2 top 50 prospects. It's some what difficult to see that being the case. While I agree in that value, there's just not enough teams in that range with 2 top 50 guys. The Dodgers don't need the pitching that bad so I doubt they go after either him or Price. But other than them, you're talking about the Twins(aren't competitive), Houston(aren't competitive), Red Sox, Rockies, Pirates, KC, Pitt, Miami(doubtful), Phillies(not in contention), Padres(not competitive), O's, Nationals(don't see the need), D-back(out of contention), Braves and Seattle. That covers mlb.com's top 70 prospects from before the year to make it slightly bigger pool. Of the teams that are left over, I don't see the Red Sox doing it. You're paying full retail on a guy when you're not competing. Rockies appear out as well as the cubs are now ahead of them in the WC.

O's(Dylan Bundy, Eduardo Rodriguez, Hunter Harvey)
KC(Kyle Zimmer, Raul Adalberto Mondesi, Jorge Bonifacio)
Pitt(Gregory Polanco, Jameson Taillon, Tyler Glasnow, Austin Meadows, Alen Hanson, Josh Bell)
Braves(Lucas Sims, Christian Bethancourt)
Seattle(Taijuan Walker, D.J. Peterson)

That's basically what you're talking. You might throw in the Jays if you view Norris as a potential top 50 guy(was fringe 100 prior to the season). And if Shark is worth 2 of those types you're talking likely 1 for Hammel.

 

[WindyCity]

@JohnMiddlekauff: Moneyball my ass, Billy is out for blood @Ken_Rosenthal: #Cubs in serious talks with #Athletics... If completed, Hammel and/or Samardzija

 

[WindyCity]

@Ken_Rosenthal: Addison Russell’s name has been discussed with #Cubs, sources tell me and @jonmorosi. He is not playing today for #Athletics’ Double A club.

 

[beardown28]

@Ken_Rosenthal: Addison Russell’s name has been discussed with #Cubs, sources tell me and @jonmorosi. He is not playing today for #Athletics’ Double A club.

Hell I'd take Addison. Obviously another lower level prospect. I'd rather not lose both Shark and Hammel though. Let's just send one away.

 

[chibears55]

@Ken_Rosenthal: DEAL IS DONE: #Cubs send Samardzija and Hammel to #Athletics for Addison Russell, per sources. May be other players and team(s) involved.

 

[Mr. Cub]

Why the **** would we trade 2 of our best pitchers for our 13th fucking shortstop? Cubs FO are fucking stupid!

 

[chibears55]

@keithlaw: Cubs/A's deal official. Samardzija and Hammel for Russell, McKinney, Straily, PTBNL. Analysis to follow on ESPN Insider.

Someone please tell me this was a good trade, im not seeing it

 

[brett05]

Wow!!!

 

[chibears55]

@ProfessorParks: Addison Russell will rank #6 overall on the upcoming #BPTop50. That would give the #Cubs the #3, #5, #6, and #18 best prospects in MiLB.

 

[Mr. Cub]

@keithlaw: Cubs/A's deal official. Samardzija and Hammel for Russell, McKinney, Straily, PTBNL. Analysis to follow on ESPN Insider.

Someone please tell me this was a good trade, im not seeing it

You're not alone. Theo suck, he really, really sucks. **** this idiot team! If 65 middle infielders on a team wins championships, I guess we're heading in the right direction.... And here I always thought pitching wins hahaha

 

[JosMin]

@keithlaw: Cubs/A's deal official. Samardzija and Hammel for Russell, McKinney, Straily, PTBNL. Analysis to follow on ESPN Insider.

Someone please tell me this was a good trade, im not seeing it

Russell and McKinney are the two top A's prospects. Straily is another young arm with tons of salary control. Russell has the chance to be a two-way superstar. McKinney projects fairly well. This should definitely tell Cubs fans that the Wada, Hendricks, etc., will be coming. The time is now, I guess.

 

[brett05]

So nothing????

 

[BrewCrewFan]

Great trade for the Cubs. You acquire talent and worry about the rest later.

 

[CSF77]

9:51pm: The deal includes not only Russell but also prospect Billy McKinney, pitcher Dan Straily, and a player to be named later, reports ESPN.com’s Keith Law (via Twitter).

 

[BrewCrewFan]

You can move Bryant to RF.

1B: Rizzo
2B: Baez
3B: Russell
SS: Castro
LF: Soler
CF: Almora
RF: Bryant

 

[brett05]

Im so sorry Cub fans...you deserve better

 

[chibears55]

Russell and McKinney are the two top A's prospects. Straily is another young arm with tons of salary control. Russell has the chance to be a two-way superstar. McKinney projects fairly well. This should definitely tell Cubs fans that the Wada, Hendricks, etc., will be coming. The time is now, I guess.

I didn't expect much for Hammel, reason being mediocre career having a career year and would be a rental.

Dealing for another SS, can he play 2B ?

Could the plan be him at 2B, baez at 3B , Alcantara in CF . Bryant in RF

 

[CSF77]

Well I'm expecting Beeler and Wada called up now.

Might as well trade Barney too and start to promote Iowa. Their team is more interesting anyways.

 

[brett05]

Russell becomes your ss w castro moved to third or traded