MLB: Cubs increase offer for Roberts

[guitarchitect7]

Here's my thoughts!

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[Bobber]

Cubs pitchers were second in the league in ERA last year with a 4.04 and they've added more pitching. Add to that the fact that they will have a healthy Kerry Wood in the bullpen for a full season, and I'd say the staff looks pretty good. Also, the pitchers traded to Baltimore won't contribute much for another 1-2 years. You can't rely on potential over a proven commodity IMO.

I would not bank on Wood staying healthy all season.

 

[superdorf]

I am sorry... I just don't see the Cubs being any better by making this trade.

We have PLENTY of offense... I am more concerned about the rotation and middle relief.

 

[Cyclone90]

They seem determined to get this deal done one way or another.

Ordering up a trade :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Cubs

I don't think switching Soriano to the two spot is a coincidence. They're trying to get him reps before the trade.

 

[guitarchitect7]

No way in heck was switching Soriano to #2 a coincidence! Somethings going to happen one way or another.

 

[CrossCyed]

The only problem with Roberts is that he was a steroid user.

Otherwise, I'd really like him on the Sox. He's talented.

 

[Cyclone90]

No way in heck was switching Soriano to #2 a coincidence! Somethings going to happen one way or another.

Yup. Either Crisp or Roberts. Roberts probably fills a hole better although I don't want to give up too much in exchange.

 

[cycloneryan]

This is the year for the cubs but I don't really see what the big need for this guy is.

 

[guitarchitect7]

With as hot as the Roberts talk has gotten, I see that being the deal thats made. Although, Marquis with Crisp would be alright with me!

The question comes, is Crips really that much better of a hitter the Pie? Pie has the defense, no doubt, so now we're just looking for a bat and leadoff guy! I think with this factor, Roberts is the better canidate to go for.

 

[CrossCyed]

This is the year for the cubs but I don't really see what the big need for this guy is.

Too bad he can't pitch.

 

[superdorf]

Soriano's numbers have always suffered when he doesn't bat lead-off... Go check the stats.

 

[Cyclone90]

Soriano's numbers have always suffered when he doesn't bat lead-off... Go check the stats.

That's true, but the guy's 32 and has seven years left on his contract. He's going to have to learn to bat somewhere else soon and if we have a better leadoff hitter now's as good a time as any.

 

[jDub]

That's true, but the guy's 32 and has seven years left on his contract. He's going to have to learn to bat somewhere else soon and if we have a better leadoff hitter now's as good a time as any.

Excellent point, I hadn't thought of that. He's 32 already? I feel old.