10 Teams Interested in Dempster

**ISUCyclones2015** · 07-16-2012, 11:48 AM

If the Indians get him it doesn't matter... he'll win the Cy Young then get traded the next season

**chuckd4735** · 07-16-2012, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by ISUCyclones2015

If the Indians get him it doesn't matter... he'll win the Cy Young then get traded the next season

He'll be afree agent going into next season...

**ISUCubswin** · 07-16-2012, 11:59 AM

It would be extremely wise for the Cubs to trade him to the Tigers and go after Jacob Turner. It is known money isn't a factor for the Cubs in these trades - they are willing to pay any parts of contracts that they must to get a solid prospect.

It is really too bad that the Blue Jays aren't in contention anymore, as they have three prospects that are starting pitchers with "Ace" potential.

**CyCy** · 07-16-2012, 12:49 PM

I have read a few articles where people are speculating that teams will be less willing to give up top prospects for players who are in the final year of their contract.

In the new CBA, there is no longer any draft pick compensation for players who are obtained via trade during the season. Previously a team would have received 2 additional draft picks if that player had signed with another team after the season.

**GoCubsGo** · 07-16-2012, 01:22 PM

The Cubs are on a great streak over the last 16 games. I say keep Dempster for a run at the Central title.

**Chairman** · 07-16-2012, 01:46 PM

Originally Posted by ISUCubswin

It would be extremely wise for the Cubs to trade him to the Tigers and go after Jacob Turner. It is known money isn't a factor for the Cubs in these trades - they are willing to pay any parts of contracts that they must to get a solid prospect.

It is really too bad that the Blue Jays aren't in contention anymore, as they have three prospects that are starting pitchers with "Ace" potential.

Just looked him up, had heard of him before though. Looks like a really talented young pitcher. Who do you think the catcher of the future is for the cubbies? that's kind of a position that I want to see addressed. Do we have any promising farm catchers?

**ISUCyclones2015** · 07-16-2012, 01:51 PM

Originally Posted by chuckd4735

He'll be afree agent going into next season...

Well I guess only Indians fans would get the joke... we had back to back Cy Young winners and we traded them both away after a mediocre season and both have had large success...

**Rabbuk** · 07-16-2012, 01:54 PM

Wellington Castillo is supposed to be a pretty good catcher pretty soon here, and clevenger isn't bad.

**cyhiphopp** · 07-16-2012, 02:01 PM

Originally Posted by IcSyU

I have my doubts many GMs are going to give up any prospect worth more than a bag of baseballs and some sunflower seeds if they don't think they can extend him past this season.

That said, I don't know that any team can't use a veteran arm to eat up innings. Especially say...the Nats.

Depends how close that team is to a sustained playoff/WS run. If having a veteran starter to solidify your rotation gets you a valid shot at a WS, you give up a bit more than a bag of balls. They might not be able to get a couple can't miss prospects but I think they can get a piece or two that is worth a lot more than what Demp can give the Cubs the rest of this season.

I say trade him as soon as they can get the pieces they want and his arm stays attached.