MLB: Peavy to the Cubs?

[gocubs2118]

Originally Posted by cybsball20

Pevey will cost the Cubs alot in return. With the Dodgers out of the Peavy market they will make a huge run at Dempster. I don't see him returning to the Cubs. So you get Peavy and you will likely lose out Dempster and probably Smardzjia too... Personally, I would rather have Depster and Smardzjia.

Smardzija has a no trade clause. He is not going anywhere.

[johnsonjj]

Originally Posted by gocubs2118

Smardzija has a no trade clause. He is not going anywhere.

Unless he waves it. That is always an option.

[kcclones]

I don't think they will package Smardzija with it. It is going to be an intersting off season. I am not happy MLB said they won't pass a Mark Cuban purchase of the Cubs

[johnsonjj]

Originally Posted by travman23

I wouldn't expect the Cubs to make more than 1 big signing or trade this offseason if they retain both Dempster and Wood. I just don't see it happening without gutting out the team. If they make a deal for Peavy I'd love to see them include a swap of Adrian Gonzalez and Derek Lee if possible.

If the Cubs move Lee, it will be to make room for Micah Hoffpauir. He doesn't provide the Gold Glove Potential of Lee, but is a lefty bat they need in the line-up and would provide some cost savings for other moves.

[cybsball20]

Originally Posted by johnsonjj

Unless he waves it. That is always an option.

Originally Posted by nickborton

I don't think they will package Smardzija with it. It is going to be an intersting off season. I am not happy MLB said they won't pass a Mark Cuban purchase of the Cubs

He would definately waive it, a chance to be a No 2-3 starter or another role in the pen 5-6 starter... He could have the team built around him... I don't see any attractive package the Cubs can put together for the Padres to accept that DOESN'T include Samrdzija...

[djkent01]

Keep in mind the San Diego ballpark is a pitchers park. Not true at Wrigley. Plus, Peavy won't be doing the bulk of his pitching against the NL West, a notoriously weak hitting division. If I were the Cubs I'd be careful what I wished for.

On the other hand, Jake has been the nemesis of the Dodgers. Wouldn't mind seeing him out of the division.

[johnsonjj]

Originally Posted by cybsball20

If I'm the GM of the Padres I do, if I am the Cubs GM I might, if I am going for a Championship right now... If I am looking to build a dynasty, no...

Cubs and dynansty? Hey they are winning and filling the stands and making money...but they need a ring and they know their window of opportunity will close before long. I think they will role the dice if other GMs will play.

[illinoiscyclone]

Originally Posted by johnsonjj

Cubs and dynansty? Hey they are winning and filling the stands and making money...but they need a ring and they know their window of opportunity will close before long. I think they will role the dice if other GMs will play.

agreed, if you are the cubs you have to win now first. if you got one world series, then it would be time to start building for the dynasty. they arent a small market team, they should be in it every year.

and i agree that pitching wasnt exactly the achilles heel of this team.


the other day on waddle and silvy, they were playing would you rather, and a good one came up. would you rather have CC or MAnny on your team. as a cubs fan, i would like to have manny's hitting, tho i could do without his antics. too bad hes not going to leave LA unless he goes to NY.

[djkent01]

Originally Posted by illinoiscyclone

agreed, if you are the cubs you have to win now first. if you got one world series, then it would be time to start building for the dynasty. they arent a small market team, they should be in it every year.

and i agree that pitching wasnt exactly the achilles heel of this team.


the other day on waddle and silvy, they were playing would you rather, and a good one came up. would you rather have CC or MAnny on your team. as a cubs fan, i would like to have manny's hitting, tho i could do without his antics. too bad hes not going to leave LA unless he goes to NY.

This is coming from a Dodger fan of 40 years. I will be stunned if Manny ends up anywhere besides in NY pinstripes. I hope I'm wrong and he stays in L.A., but just don't see it.

Oh no, we suck again.

[ISU4ME]

Originally Posted by cybsball20

The Padres will not do the deal withough Samardzjia... They have no interest in Pie or Cedeno... Marshall and Smardzjia alone would do it.



The Padres won't get rid of Gonzalez, they are building the team around him, they aren't interested in getting older...

How do you work for the front office of the Padres while living in Des Moines

[cybsball20]

Originally Posted by ISU4ME

How do you work for the front office of the Padres while living in Des Moines

I'm just a consultant...

[CrossCyed]

We'll send you Javier Vazquez for a lock of Lou's hair.

[cycloneman003]

if this deal goes through watch out

Starting Rotation:
Zambrano
Peavy
Harden
Dempster
Lilly

Set-up/Closing:
Samardzija
Marmol
Wood

thats fire

[CycloneErik]

Originally Posted by cycloneman003

if this deal goes through watch out

Starting Rotation:
Zambrano
Peavy
Harden
Dempster
Lilly

Set-up/Closing:
Samardzija
Marmol
Wood

thats fire

It'd be fun to look and see Lilly as the fifth starter. He's solid, and that staff can dominate.

[cybsball20]

Originally Posted by cycloneman003

if this deal goes through watch out

Starting Rotation:
Zambrano
Peavy
Harden
Dempster
Lilly

Set-up/Closing:
Samardzija
Marmol
Wood

thats fire

If you get Peavy you won't sign Dempster...

Smadzija will gladly waive his no trade clause to get out of the bullpen....