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[BlueHorizons]

Yesterday, as I usually do every Saturday, I listened to Bruce Levine's Talkin' Baseball, on AM1000. Also as usual, I was only able to grab bits and pieces of the show as I ran errands and such. I caught the tail-end of a discussion on Garza's future with the Cubs. Bruce was commenting that Garza is probably the most valuable piece of the organization, and thus a likely candidate for Theo to peddle in the hopes of garnering future prospects. Bruce said that Garza would probably command FOUR top prospects.

From what he was saying, I unfortunately have to think that it's highly likely that we will be losing Garza at or before the Trade Deadline. I had hopes that we'd be able to retain his services, but I'm guess that what Theo can get in return for Garza is pointing the direction.

On a side note, Levine was asked about the Cubs perhaps bundling Marmol along with Garza. Levine stated that should Marmol become part of a bundle, the number of prospects to expect in return for Garza / Marmol would most likely be two... yeah, thats 4 prospects for just Garza, 2 when you throw in Marmol. I think there'd be a joke there somewhere, but I'm pressed to find any humor in that!

[Segal27]

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[MichiganGoat]

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[Brett]

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[TrueblueCubbie]

I don't want to see Garza go. With Demp on the tail end of his career and more than likely done after this year, we need a number 1 type pitcher. To me, that pitcher is Garza. He could easily be an 18 to 20 game winner if he had some run support.

[rcleven]

Theo has been burnt too many times with long term no trade contracts. I think he has become shy in sucumming to Garzas contract demand of the no trade clause. As a Cub fan I would love to see him rotation a long time. I see Garsa's future in another MLB uniform.

[BlueHorizons]

I don't want to see Garza go. With Demp on the tail end of his career and more than likely done after this year, we need a number 1 type pitcher. To me, that pitcher is Garza. He could easily be an 18 to 20 game winner if he had some run support.

I agree... I would HATE to see Garza moved. I understand the thinking, but I sure don't have to agree with it. He's a great good pitcher and an excellent team mate (based upon appearances, any way)... He will be sorely missed.