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Reactions To The Milton Bradley Trade

December 19, 2009 – 9:53 am

As the dust begins to settle on the Milton Bradley for Carlos Silva trade with Seattle, I want to examine the reactions I have seen around the blogosphere to the trade. By and large, the reactions have been running negative toward the trade. If I had to guess, I’d say that about 75% of the [...]

By Lou | Posted in Opinion, Trade Rumors | Also tagged Aaron Rowand, Baltimore Orioles, Brian Roberts, Jim Hendry, Luke Scott, Pat Burrell, San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays | Comments (0)

A Busy Off Season…Except For The Cubs

December 16, 2009 – 6:37 am

It’s been a busy couple of days. Free agent pitcher John Lackey signed with Boston, center fielder Mike Cameron will be joining him in Boston, Roy Halladay was traded to Philadelphia, Cliff Lee is moving to Seattle and several prospects will be finding new homes. Yes indeed, it’s been a couple of busy days…for everyone except [...]

By Lou | Posted in Opinion, Trade Rumors | Also tagged Atlanta Braves, Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, Cliff Lee, Coco Crisp, Curtis Granderson, Derek Lowe, Jim Hendry, John Lackey, Juan Pierre, Kevin Gregg, Los Angeles Dodgers, Marlon Byrd, Matt Holliday, Mike Cameron, Mike Lowell, Milton Bradley, Philadelphia Phillies, Reed Johnson, Rich Harden, Rick Ankiel, Sam Fuld, Seattle Mariner, St. Louis Cardinals, Tom Rickets | Comments (0)

Why Not Trade Milton Bradley to The Braves

December 13, 2009 – 6:39 am

After signing relivers Billy Wagner and Takashi Saito early this off season, it became obvious that Braves GM Frank Wren would have to unload either Derek Lowe or Javier Vasquez in order to stay within budget. Although many teams would like either Lowe or Vasquez, not many teams can afford them.

By Lou | Posted in Opinion, Trade Rumors | Also tagged Billy Wagner, Bobby Cox, Derek Lowe, Frank Wren, Javier Vasquez, Jim Hendry, Micah Hoffpauir, Milton Bradley, Takashi Saito, Xavier Nady | Comments (1)

Will Cubs Make A Trade For Roy Halladay?

November 23, 2009 – 9:26 am

Early last week the Blue Jays were reported to have contacted a handful of teams, including the Cubs, about a possible trade for former Cy Young winner Roy Halladay. Halladay is under contract with the Blue Jays for one more year and new Blue Jays GM Alex Anthopulous would like to trade the pitcher since [...]

By Lou | Posted in Opinion, Trade Rumors | Also tagged Alex Anthopulous, Andrew Cashner, Carlos Zambrano, Darwin Barney, Hak-Ju Lee, J.P. Ricciardi, Jake Fox, Josh Vitters, Logan Watkins, Marco Scuturo, Micah Hoffpauir, Ryan Dempster, Sean Marshall, Starlin Castro, Tom Gorzelanny, Toronto Blue Jays, Tyler Colvin | Comments (0)

Cubs Involved In Several Trade Rumors

November 22, 2009 – 11:42 am

The Cubs have been involved to one extent or another in several trade rumors so far this off season. The most persistent rumors revolve around trading Milton Bradley. Last week, Chicago Tribune columnist Phil Rogers wrote on ChicagoBreakingSports.com that the Cubs were involved in discussions over a three way trade that would send Bradley to [...]

By Lou | Posted in Opinion, Trade Rumors | Also tagged Carlos Marmol, Carlos Zambrano, Curtis Granderson, Detroit Tigers, Jim Hendry, John Grabow, Kevin Millwood, Luis Castillo, Mark Derosa, Marlon Byrd, Matt Holliday, Mike Cameron, Milton Bradley, New York Mets, Rudy Jaramillo, Ryan Dempster, Starlin Castro, Ted Lilly, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, Yuniesky Betancourt | Comments (1)

A Look At The Offseason (Part 3 – Pitching)

October 31, 2009 – 7:42 am

For the last two days, I’ve been looking at what the Cubs offseason will likely look like. In Part 1 I looked at the infield, Part 2 the outfield. Here’s where you can find those two posts: A Look At The Offseason (Part 1 – Infield) A Look At The Offseason (Part 2 – Outfield) Today, [...]

By Lou | Posted in Opinion | Also tagged Angel Guzman, Ben Sheets, Billy Wagner, Boston Red Sox, Brad Lidge, Brandan Donnelly, Carlos Marmol, Carlos Zambrano, Cincinnati Reds, Colorado Rockies, Dave Patton, Francisco Rodriguez, Huston Street, Jason Isringhausen, Jeff Samardjzia, Jeff Stevens, JJ Putz, Jonathin Broxton, Justin Berg, Kelvin Escobar, Los Angeles Dodgers, Manny Corpas, Milton Bradley, Mitch Atkins, New York Mets, Randy Wells, Randy Wolf, Ryan Dempster, Ryan Franklin, Sean Marshall, St. Louis Cardinals, Takashi Saito, Ted Lilly, Tom Gorzelanny, Troy Percival | Comments (2)

A Look At The Offseason (Part 2 – Outfield)

October 29, 2009 – 7:33 am

Yesterday I started a series looking at the upcoming offseason for the Cubs. In part 1, I examined the infield. If you haven’t read it yet, check it out here: A Look At The Offseason (Part 1 – Infield) Today, I want to turn my attention to the outfield. The general concensus has been that [...]

By Lou | Posted in Opinion | Also tagged Aaron Rowand, Alfonso Soriano, Andy MacPhail, Baltimore Orioles, Bobby Abreu, Brian Roberts, Curtis Granderson, Detroit Tigers, Gary Matthews Jr., Jake Fox, Jermaine Dye, Jim Hendry, Kosuke Fukudome, Los Angeles Angels, Luke Scott, Magglio Ordonez, Marlon Byrd, Matt Weiters, Micah Hoffpauir, Michael Young, Mike Cameron, Mike Scioscia, Milton Bradley, Pat Burrell, Reed Johnson, Rick Ankiel, Rudy Jaramillo, Sam Fuld, San Francisco Giants, Scott Boras, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, Vernon Wells, Vladamir Guerrero | Comments (1)

Ricketts Ready To Take Over Cubs

October 24, 2009 – 7:57 am

Tom Ricketts and the Ricketts family are on the verge of becoming the new owners of the Cubs and custodians of all of the team’s fan’s hopes and dreams. According to an article by Bruce Levine of ESPN Chicago, the ownership baton should officially pass from Sam Zell and the Tribune Company sometime next week. Ricketts [...]

By Lou | Posted in Opinion | Also tagged Boston Red Sox, Carlos Zambrano, Crane Kenney, Greg Maddux, Jeremy Accardo, Jerry Reinsdorf, Jim Hendry, Jose Bautista, Lou Pinella, Mike Fontenot, Milton Bradley, Sam Zell, Sammy Sosa, Texas Rangers, Tom Ricketts, Tribune Company, Vernon Wells | Comments (0)

Cubs Interested in Jaramillo

October 16, 2009 – 3:50 pm

The Cubs have shown interest in hiring Rudy Jaramillo to be their new hitting coach. Jaramillo, who is one of the most respected hitting coaches in the game, has been with the Texas Rangers for the past 15 years. He was offered a one-year extension by the financially troubled club, but turned it down indicating [...]

By Lou | Posted in Opinion, Trade Rumors | Also tagged Aaron Rowand, Aramis Ramirez, Baltimore Orioles, Brian Roberts, Craig Sager, Derrek Lee, Jim Hendry, Kosuke Fukudome, Luke Scott, Michael Young, Milton Bradley, Pat Burrell, Rudy Jaramillo, San Francisco Giants, Tampa Bay Rays, Texas Rangers, Tom Hicks, Toronto Blue Jays, Vernon Wells | Comments (0)

What To Do With Milton Bradley?

September 26, 2009 – 3:09 pm

With Milton Bradley suspended for the remainder of the season, the question now becomes, what can the Cubs do with him? They obviously would like to trade the troubled outfielder, but who would be willing to take him and the $21 million he is still owed? And if they trade him, who can the Cubs [...]

By Lou | Posted in Opinion | Also tagged Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Brian Roberts, Carlos Zambrano, Jake Fox, Jim Hendry, Kansas City Royals, Kevin Towers, Luke Scott, Michael Young, Milton Bradley, New York Yankees, Ron Washington, Ryan Dempster, San Diego Padres, Sean Marshall, Ted Lilly, Texas Rangers, Tom Hicks, Toronto Blue Jays, Vernon Wells | Comments (1)