The deal could give the Cubs a whole lot of play when negotiating with their top pick, Kris Bryant.
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Fourth Outfielder Watch: Cubs Looking at Rocco Baldelli
It’s almost an obsessive watch, but we’re not quite there yet. Among the candidates for the Chicago Cubs’ fourth outfielder job is former Tampa Bay Ray prospect Rocco Baldelli according to the St. Petersburg Times. Baldelli, 28, was a breakout star as a young man in Tampa (though he was somewhat overhyped because of his young [...]
New Centerfield Names Emerging: Damon, Ellsbury, Perez
The Chicago Cubs continue to search for a new center fielder following the unceremonious dumping of Milton Bradley a few weeks ago. The most likely candidates come from the ugly free agent market, and include Marlon Byrd, Rick Ankiel and Scott Podsednik. Thankfully, the Cubs recognize how unattractive those options are, and they’ve begun exploring [...]
A Far Better Bradley Trade That Never Was
It may shock you, but trading Milton Bradley for “pitcher” Carlos Silva was not the Chicago Cubs’ idea of the perfect trade. The Cubs actually almost participated in a four-team blockbuster (well, inasmuch as a whole bunch of salary dumps can constitute a “blockbuster”), which would have seen them land Pat Burrell and Luis Castillo. [...]
Chicago Cubs Looking at Kelvim Escobar
When it comes to pitchers, Chicago Cubs general manager Jim Hendry has shown a penchant for loving two things: middle relievers and reclamation projects. So when an opportunity to combine his two passions came along, he simply couldn’t pass it up. The Cubs sent a scout to watch Kelvim Escobar throw in Venezuela. The right-hander [...]
Obsessive Bradley Trade Watch: Once Again, Trade is Imminent
Writers have become wise, and have ditched the use of the term “imminent” when discussing a potential Milton Bradley trade – but the most recent report from Bruce Levine might as well say imminent. Sooner or later, and most likely as soon as this week, beleaguered Milton Bradley will be traded to the Tampa Bay Rays [...]
Obsessive Bradley Trade Watch: The Rays Don’t Sound Like a Team on the Verge
The Milton Bradley to Rays trade has seemed like it was on the verge of going down for weeks. And now, subsequent to the Winter Meetings, the Rays appear to be the only public suitor left for Bradley’s unique brand of services. But the Rays sure don’t sound like they’re in any hurry to make [...]
Obsessive Milton Bradley Trade Watch: Cubs “Close” to Deal with Rays
Do you have your gigantic grain of salt handy? Good. Bob Nightengale of USA Today has tweeted that the Chicago Cubs are “close” to dealing Milton Bradley to the Tampa Bay Rays. If true, it is almost certainly for Pat Burrell, with the Cubs greasing the wheels with some cash. If this is the trade, [...]
Obsessive Bradley Trade Watch: Cubs Doing Great Job of Keeping Things Under Hat – Not
By Brett on December 18, 2009
Remember when people used to say “not”? That was sweet. So, if you were trying to sell your car, there were only a few potential buyers for the car, what are some strategies to get the best price? Extol the virtues of your car, while downplaying the negatives? Sure. Drive it around and show people [...]
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