Ryan Dempster trade thread -UPDATE- No one knows what the **** is going on

[dabynsky]

I'm curious if we get any resolution by Friday. It seems like in the interview Dempster is implying that he is going to spend his offday weighing his options. I just want this to be over because I'm tired of being irrationally angry about this.

 

[DewsSox79]

I'm curious if we get any resolution by Friday. It seems like in the interview Dempster is implying that he is going to spend his offday weighing his options. I just want this to be over because I'm tired of being irrationally angry about this.

its not irrational. Id be angry as **** too.

 

[Rice Cube]

The Dodgers are probably looking at Garza or Greinke now that the Brewers have gone to sell mode.

It sucks that the leak happened and I understand why lots of fans are angry and disappointed. I just don't really feel any need to take it out on Dempster. Maybe he really did need more time to think about it, maybe he totally wasted everyone's time in setting up this trade. I don't know. I'd rather blame the Atlanta side for leaking this before he had time to think about it once it became more concrete.

 

[The Bandit]

based off the comments in that article he's gonna hear plenty of boos

 

[The Bandit]

The Dodgers are probably looking at Garza or Greinke now that the Brewers have gone to sell mode.

It sucks that the leak happened and I understand why lots of fans are angry and disappointed. I just don't really feel any need to take it out on Dempster. Maybe he really did need more time to think about it, maybe he totally wasted everyone's time in setting up this trade. I don't know. I'd rather blame the Atlanta side for leaking this before he had time to think about it once it became more concrete.

RC I understand where you're coming from, but the fact of the matter is that Dempster knew he was going to get traded. Dempster said he would go if it helped the club. And Dempster is now saying he wants to pitch in LA not in Atlanta. Where we hadhe better offer to help the team. He has to do what's best for his family? He'll be there for 2 months then can leave it's bullshit that he thinks playing the family card is gonna ease the crap he did.

 

[dabynsky]

I think it is probably in Dempster's best interest to not pitch in Chicago again, especially for the Cubs.

 

[dabynsky]

its not irrational. Id be angry as **** too.

No Rice is right that there really is no point in getting mad over something that is out of my control, but the rebuild has taken some huge hits. (theoism) pulled a rabbit out of their hat this week. I am hoping for several more.

 

[dabynsky]

http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-braves-blog/2012/07/25/wren-says-dempster-deal-now-highly-unlikely/

Nothing new but it seems to be floating the Cubs are going to hold onto Dempster and offer qualifying offer angle as pretty definitive plan by the Cubs.

 

[Rice Cube]

I think it is probably in Dempster's best interest to not pitch in Chicago again, especially for the Cubs.

I think after he gets booed for the next few months, he'll likely decline the qualifying offer and sign with the White Sox

 

[dabynsky]

I think after he gets booed for the next few months, he'll likely decline the qualifying offer and sign with the White Sox

Wouldn't be shocked to see Dempster go to the south side on free agency deal to be honest, but it is going to be ugly if he takes the mound on the 31st in Chicago.

 

[dabynsky]

http://skykalkman.tumblr.com/post/28013154191/b-level-pitching-prospects-are-worth-almost-half

Interesting chart about the value of prospects and certainly would be something to go over the next few days if trades are made.

 

[Rice Cube]

Wouldn't be shocked to see Dempster go to the south side on free agency deal to be honest, but it is going to be ugly if he takes the mound on the 31st in Chicago.

Is that his next start? I think that might be a night game. Oh cool, it's on WGN! I can't wait :lol:

There's still time but if the Dodgers had originally lowballed the Cubs and won't do much to improve their offer, and the Braves stupidly leaked shit before Dempster had a chance to approve or deny it behind closed doors, then I fear we're stuck with him until this offseason. My backup plan is to hope he doesn't suck but I know he's due for some regression.

 

[dabynsky]

Even if he has a few rough outings his numbers will still be decent on the whole year. I really don't think him doing well or poorly really effects how likely he is to get another offer. Garza is scheduled to pitch on Monday as is, and so Dempster's turn would be Tuesday. Granted Garza might not be able to go, but apparently the pushing back was due to the birth of his kid more than injury.

 

[zack54attack]

This is just getting ridiculous.

 

[WindyCity]

If you live in Chicago can you please boo Dempster for me next time he pitches.

I have stopped being mad and I am more embarrassed for him and how he handled this and tarnished his reputation.

 

[Rice Cube]

If you live in Chicago can you please boo Dempster for me next time he pitches.

I have stopped being mad and I am more embarrassed for him and how he handled this and tarnished his reputation.

It does no good to boo because there's nothing you can do about it anyway, but it's the fans' right to do so. At this point you hope that he's traded by Tuesday or if not, that he pitches awesome for the remainder of the season so some other team takes him on and the Cubs get a draft pick. That's our consolation prize, like it or not.

 

[dabynsky]

not

 

[dabynsky]

https://twitter.com/TBrownYahoo/status/228308363795107840

The Cubs have told Dempster suitors they'd grant a window to negotiate extension.

This is why Dempster isn't willing to go to Atlanta right away. He wants a trade to the Dodgers and for them to resign him to an extension right now.

 

[DewsSox79]

this ****** is playing hardball. i get the 10-5 rights but he is just being a down right asshole.

 

[X]

this ****** is playing hardball. i get the 10-5 rights but he is just being a down right asshole.

Yeah...the part that frustrates me the most is that he has said in the past he'll do what he can to help the team....and now he's sort of doing the opposite. It's his right to turn down trades -- but don't contradict yourself.