I hate to even think about it, but what if the Cubs can’t trade Milton Bradley? Would they really think about bringing him back? Would they have any choice? The way it looks right now, trade talks are limited to the Texas Rangers and Tampa Bay Rays. The Rangers have made it pretty clear that [...]
Tag Archives: Bill James
Will Cubs Re-sign Rich Harden
November 6, 2009 – 8:04 am
A few days ago, it seemed like a foregone conclusion that the Cubs were not going to offer Rich Harden arbitration or try to sign him for next season. But with the news about Ted Lilly undergoing shoulder surgery and potentially not being ready for the start of the 2010 season, the odds of Harden’s [...]
Thinking Out Of The Box (Part 2)
October 12, 2009 – 6:48 am
This is the second installment of my “Thinking Out of the Box” series. You can find the first installment here. Previously, we looked at the reasons that small market/low-revenue teams might want to consider doing things differently than their competitors. Today, I want to focus on what types of things they might consider.
Thinking Out Of The Box (Part 1)
October 11, 2009 – 8:40 am
I know a little bit about cattle ranching (a very little bit). I know a little more about cattle ranchers. Cattle ranchers are among the most self-conscious individuals on the planet. You wouldn’t think so. After all, our perception of ranchers is that they are rugged individualists, beating their own path through life. The truth [...]
Cubs Discussing Trade With Tampa Bay
October 9, 2009 – 6:51 am
Chris De Luca of the Chicago Sun-Times is reporting that the Cubs are trying to put together a “quick deal” with the Tampa Bay Rays that would send troubled outfielder Milton Bradley to Tampa Bay in exchange for OF/DH Pat Burrell. Tampa Bay had an interest in signing Bradley last offseason, but were not willing [...]
