The Cubs Hot Stove Action Thread

[Chris J]

I could see Soler getting trade. Almora Bryant and Baez slim to none possibility.

 

[chibears55]

Jesse Rogers
@ESPNChiCubs
Hoyer not ruling out trading a major prospect: “If it did make sense for the future we’d certainly consider it.”

only way I see a major prospect getting moved now is if a team has a under 30 player nearing FA and would rather have a younger cost controlled player over losing such player via FA and cubs are able to extend..

 

[beckdawg]

only way I see a major prospect getting moved now is if a team has a under 30 player nearing FA and would rather have a younger cost controlled player over losing such player via FA and cubs are able to extend..

Somewhere I read the suggestion(think cubs den) that if the cubs could package shark + 1 of those guys to get the return they want in pitching from someone be it an Archie Bradley type or whatever that it could also make sense.

 

[chibears55]

Somewhere I read the suggestion(think cubs den) that if the cubs could package shark + 1 of those guys to get the return they want in pitching from someone be it an Archie Bradley type or whatever that it could also make sense.

if samardzija involved, I couldn't see a major prospect going with him to get archie Bradley type.. probably a 2nd tier prospect would be involved..

 

[beckdawg]

if samardzija involved, I couldn't see a major prospect going with him to get archie Bradley type.. probably a 2nd tier prospect would be involved..

Well, If it's what it takes to get what you want then I think you consider it. For example, if Shark, Schierholtz and say Soler gets you Bradley, Skaggs, Randall Delgado and another part, then I think it makes sense. A 2nd tier prospect probably doesn't make that sort of deal work.

 

[chibears55]

Well, If it's what it takes to get what you want then I think you consider it. For example, if Shark, Schierholtz and say Soler gets you Bradley, Skaggs, Randall Delgado and another part, then I think it makes sense. A 2nd tier prospect probably doesn't make that sort of deal work.

not disagreeing. . like you said it depends on the return.. shark and a major prospect is worth more then just skaggs.

 

[CSF77]

not disagreeing. . like you said it depends on the return.. shark and a major prospect is worth more then just skaggs.

They are looking for a bat also. Was watching MLB network and Towers was on. He is putting his priority as work horse type starter before bat.

But seeing how he wants a arm and a corner OF. Shark makes the most sense as it will cost less in prospects than Price will. The bat they are looking into is Trumbo.

Right now: 7:28pm: In their talks with the D-Backs, the Angels are primarily focused on Skaggs and Trevor Cahill, says Tim Brown of Yahoo! Sports (Twitter link).


It remains to be seen whether or not Masahiro Tanaka will be posted by the Rakuten Golden Eagles, but if he is and the Diamondbacks have yet to address their starting pitching needs, expect Arizona to place a bid on the Japanese right-hander, tweets Steve Gilbert of MLB.com.

Asked about the possibility of trading Archie Bradley, Towers suggested today that it would be "very, very tough" for the D-Backs to do so, tweets Gilbert.

 

[CSF77]

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article/chc...md=20131209&content_id=64515404&vkey=news_chc

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- The Cubs feel they can fit both Jeff Samardzija and Masahiro Tanaka in their budget if the Japanese pitcher becomes available. It also could depend on what it will take to get Samardzija to stay.

Samardzija, 28, the Cubs' Opening Day starter who racked up 200 innings and 200 strikeouts this season, has been talking to the team about a long-term extension. He made $2.64 million this year.

"I think we've made it really clear that he's a guy we'd like to keep," Chicago general manager Jed Hoyer said Monday at the Winter Meetings. "We love the way he competes, and he's continued to improve as a pitcher. Certainly having him as a Cub is a desirable outcome."

Tanaka's status has yet to be determined as Major League Baseball and Japanese baseball officials try to update the posting system. The Cubs expect to be part of the process regarding Tanaka, 25, who was 24-0 with a 1.27 ERA in 28 regular-season games with the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles.

Neither Samardzija nor Tanaka will be cheap. Samardzija will be a free agent after the 2015 season. All he has to do is look at recent contracts for starting pitchers to know he could cash in. Phil Hughes, 27, recently got a three-year, $24 million deal from the Twins.

"They're not attached at all -- it's not an either/or type thing," Hoyer said about being able to afford the two pitchers. "We obviously like Samardzija a lot, and Tanaka is a talented pitcher. We're not looking at them joined or not joined. There's no influence on each other."

Hoyer and president of baseball operations Theo Epstein spent Monday at the Winter Meetings talking to representatives of free agents in attempts to find more pitching.

There also were reports that the Cubs were talking to the Nationals about acquiring reliever Drew Storen, who saved 43 games in 2011, posting a 2.75 ERA that season. In four years with the Nationals, Storen, 26, has compiled a 3.40 ERA in 232 games. Last season, he appeared in 68 games and averaged 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings. The right-hander was the Nationals' first-round pick in the 2009 First-Year Player Draft.

The Cubs' bullpen ranked 13th in the National League with a 4.04 ERA, while giving up the second-most walks (210) and fourth-highest number of runs (226) in 2013.

"One of the biggest regrets from last year is you felt like we did have a good rotation for the first four months of the season; you look at how close our games were and you look at the run differential," Hoyer said. "I think it's a stretch to say we should've been in contention and should have been competing with the other three teams in our division, but we should've been closer to .500, and we weren't in part because we couldn't win games we were supposed to win."

Hoyer felt some of the pitchers acquired in trades, such as Pedro Strop and Justin Grimm, will help the Cubs' bullpen next year, but the club is looking to add more.

 

[brett05]

Shark ... will cost less in prospects than Price will.

O really?

 

[beckdawg]

D-Backs To Acquire Trumbo In Three-Team Trade With Angels, White Sox
By Steve Adams [December 10 at 2:02pm CST]
The hevaily rumored three-team trade between the Angels, Diamondbacks and White Sox has been completed, a source tells Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. Mark Trumbo and a pair of players to be named later will head to the Diamondbacks, Adam Eaton will join the White Sox and Hector Santiago and Tyler Skaggs are headed to the Angels (Twitter links)

I'm not sure this changes the dbacks being in on Shark because they could always use Bradley if they had to but it seems to kill any chance of Schierholtz going there.

 

[SilenceS]

MLB and Japan agreed on the the new posting rules. The Japanese team can choose a posting fee up to 20 million dollars. Then, whatever major league team wants to negotiate with the player has to match that, but only the team that signs the player has to actually pay the posting fee.

 

[beckdawg]

Gordon Edes
@GordonEdes
New CF potentially on market: Alejandro de Aza. White Sox GM Ricj Hahn said he'll listen after acquiring Eaton from Az. De Aza arb-eligible

Wouldn't mind de Aza either depending on price.

 

[beckdawg]

Buster Olney
@Buster_ESPN
Mike Morse is said by teams to be looking for $7m /$8m range in his one-year deal.

I know a lot of people on here are in favor of Morse. At that range it wouldn't be terrible especially if it were only a 1 year deal. However, that's probably a bit much considering Nate McClouth just got a two-year, $10.75 mil deal

 

[beckdawg]

Four Teams Interested In Jason Hammel
By Charlie Wilmoth [December 10 at 6:10pm CST]
Free agent starting pitcher Jason Hammel has had interest from the Cubs, Pirates, Royals and Braves, FOX Sports' Jon Morosi tweets. Hammel posted a 4.97 ERA with 6.2 K/9 and 3.1 BB/9 in 139 1/3 innings in an injury-plagued season for the Orioles last season. Hammel has also recently been connected with the Rockies, Orioles, Indians and other teams.

MLBTR's Tim Dierkes reported yesterday that, while Hammel wouldn't mind a three-year deal, he would prefer a one-year deal over two years. A one-year deal would allow him to build value before seeking a multi-year deal next offseason.

Hammel's probably one of the best available "cheap" options.

 

[SilenceS]

Mark Mulder is attempting a comeback! Come on Cubbies. He has only been out of baseball since 09!


:yeah:

 

[Flacco4Prez]

MLB and Japan agreed on the the new posting rules. The Japanese team can choose a posting fee up to 20 million dollars. Then, whatever major league team wants to negotiate with the player has to match that, but only the team that signs the player has to actually pay the posting fee.

What happens if a dozen teams are willing to pay $20 million. Just pull a name out of a hat? Or someone is gonna have to throw a bit of Yen under the table

I could see Soler getting trade. Almora Bryant and Baez slim to none possibility.

Bryant is none. He hasn't been in the system long enough.

 

[SilenceS]

What happens if a dozen teams are willing to pay $20 million. Just pull a name out of a hat? Or someone is gonna have to throw a bit of Yen under the table



Bryant is none. He hasn't been in the system long enough.

Whatever teams match the posting bid get to negotiate a contract with him and whoever he signs with that team will have to pay the posting fee

 

[CSF77]

Logan Morrison Rumors: Wednesday
By Steve Adams [December 11 at 9:24am CST]
The Marlins told teams on Monday that they were close to trading Logan Morrison, but no deal has come to fruition. Miami could be waiting on Corey Hart to make a decision, as the Brewers' level of interest is reportedly contingent on whether or not they can retain him. As many as seven teams were in on Morrison as of yesterday. Here are your LoMo rumors for Wednesday...

Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel heard yesterday that the Brewers were out on Morrison, but now has been told that they will indeed try for him if Hart signs elsewhere (Twitter link).
Earlier Updates

Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that the Pirates, Rays and Cubs are all in on Morrison (Twitter link). The Cubs would use Morrison in the outfield due to the presence of Anthony Rizzo at first base. The Marlins are still prioritizing a third baseman in return for Morrison, Sherman adds.

I'm betting that they are using Olt to bring back Morrison. This would be a good trade.

 

[SilenceS]

Logan Morrison Rumors: Wednesday
By Steve Adams [December 11 at 9:24am CST]
The Marlins told teams on Monday that they were close to trading Logan Morrison, but no deal has come to fruition. Miami could be waiting on Corey Hart to make a decision, as the Brewers' level of interest is reportedly contingent on whether or not they can retain him. As many as seven teams were in on Morrison as of yesterday. Here are your LoMo rumors for Wednesday...

Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel heard yesterday that the Brewers were out on Morrison, but now has been told that they will indeed try for him if Hart signs elsewhere (Twitter link).
Earlier Updates

Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports that the Pirates, Rays and Cubs are all in on Morrison (Twitter link). The Cubs would use Morrison in the outfield due to the presence of Anthony Rizzo at first base. The Marlins are still prioritizing a third baseman in return for Morrison, Sherman adds.

I'm betting that they are using Olt to bring back Morrison. This would be a good trade.

Hope they do. I know Logan. Get me the hookup on tickets

 

[patg006]

Wouldn't mind de Aza either depending on price.

30 in a couple months. Too old and expensive for the small market cubs.