Comments on: OMGranderson: Starlin Castro is Absolutely Untouchable

By: Ace

Ace — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:26:45 +0000

Thanks for the impressions, Greg. That kind of potential is very exciting – I guess some of us are just going to have to get over our cynicism when it comes to Cubs positional prospects.

By: Greg Tellis

Greg Tellis — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 08:02:18 +0000

I was a pitcher in the Pac-10(8 back then). I drove from San Francisco to the Arizona Fall League and saw Starlin homer off a very live arm. Then he blew me away when he got FOOLED on a breaking ball and still hit the ball to the 385 sign in left center. At nineteen he hasn’t even grown into his body. Cub fans, stick with this kid.

By: Kevin Gallo

Kevin Gallo — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:42:33 +0000

I agree the recent injury maybe a problem buy, I just dont see Zambrano as a true #1. He is not someone that if you need a win to stop a losing streak, you can rely on. I would also take roy Oswalt, but i dont know know if the astro would trade him with in the division. I just think Zambrano maybe more valuable as a trading chip because of his unpredictability. But he does have great stuff, I just wish he had his head on straight. So i think the return for him maybe pretty good.

By: Ace

Ace — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:52:25 +0000

Bingo. No reason to shut the door before you hear what the knocker has to say.

By: Ace

Ace — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:52:03 +0000

The unfortunate irony with Pie is that he was damn good in the second half with the Orioles this year. Sigh.

By: Ace

Ace — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:51:36 +0000

I hope you’re right, Kevin, that the Cubs can get a Granderson type without dealing the Castros and Vitters (and Cashners) of the system. That would be the ideal outcome.

As for Webb, his recent injury concerns would give me pause before seeking out a series of trades that effectively replaces Zambrano with Webb.

By: Mark

Mark — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:50:36 +0000

Agreed. Everyone is ultimately on the trading block.

By: Kevin Gallo

Kevin Gallo — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:39:36 +0000

The cubs have enough prospects (for once), that they should be able to get Granderson. Without trading their top ones like Castro or Vitters. If the Tiger want a SS they have Lee and some of the OF Talent. In my option we should trade Big Z, before you all start saying “He has a no Trade clause”. He said he would go to New York, Boston, and Los Angeles. I am sure we can get some good prospects for him. I believe that Brandon Webb will be on the trading block soon, so that the pitcher I would like the Cubs to get. He is a sinkerball pitcher and would do great at wrigley.

By: VerizonWireless

VerizonWireless — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:15:50 +0000

Oh you mean the same Felix Pie who seems like he finally turned it on for the Orioles? The same Pie who hit .265 and still continued to play fantastic defense? The Cubs whiffed big time with him. He’s 24 for god’s sake! He will be a star and all the Cub fans that wanted him out the door will kick themselves in the head.

By: joe grippo

joe grippo — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:46:24 +0000

I hope he’s not another can’t lose / five tool player like Felix Pie.