Happy Trade Deadline Day
TheJedi have already knocked out a number of trades earlier in the month, that today shouldn't bring too much excitement, but there's still a few pieces left on the trading block. One is Nate Schierholtz whom Jayson Stark reiterates is the most likely Cub to be dealt today. The Pirates and Rangers seem like the most likely spots at the moment.
Heyman says Jeff Samardzija won't be moved right now, but the Cubs will pursue a trade or an extension this offseason.
Bruce Levine said the Cubs nearly had a deal in place to move James Russell to the Braves last week.
Twitter was a buzz with talk that the Diamondbacks wanted to shed some salary to fit Jake Peavy into their budget and were willing to move Ian Kennedy to get it done. The Cubs, Angels and Padres were all rumored destinations. Not sure if the DBacks still are eager to move Kennedy with Peavy going to the Red Sox, although they could still be in on other pitchers including Bud Norris.
And don't forget this is just the non-waiver deadline, teams can continue to make moves through August 31st to acquire players eligible for their playoff rosters.
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@Ken_Rosenthal
@Ken_Rosenthal
Source: #Cubs expect to move either DeJesus or Schierholtz. DeJesus might be more likely; Schierholtz fits vs. RHPs in ’14. #Pirates on both
So, does Gregg get shipped
Unless someone gets hurt on a
I think the ump last night
I can see them waiting on
I can see them waiting on Gregg, although he's no sure thing to make it through waivers. I can't imagine what worthless prospect the Cubs would get for Navarro.
$50,000?
Jim Duquette shitting all
Jim Duquette shitting all over Schierholtz, calls him a 4th OF. Prefers DeJesus for his versatility.
That's one way to demonstrate
You forgot DeJesus' hot wife.
Can I get a witness?
Her boobs are too fake.
I heard one of them is real.
"Her boobs are too fake."
I'M NOT TERRIBLY FOND OF FAKE
What kind do you like?
TCR XXX
TCR XXX
but less with the blatant women objectifying...
I guess I started it all by
Women with fake boobs are
fake boobs feel weird...new
If you are touching boobs and
i just need a snickers bar.
Nothing demonstrates the
For the record, I don't like
she seems to be nervous about
she seems to be nervous about the deadline...
https://vine.co/v/hq1rwqJeLub
Classic.
I. Kennedy to Padres for LHP
I. Kennedy to Padres for LHP Joe Thatcher, AA prospect Matt Stites and compensatory draft pick between 2nd and 3rd round.
The San Diego Padres were the
The San Diego Padres were the first MLB club to trade a 2014 Competitive Balance Draft pick, and the Cubs might be able to acquire one in a deal with the Pirates (for Schierholtz) or Rockies (for Gregg).
Here are the Rule 4 Draft Competitive Balance picks for 2014:
COMP GROUP "A" (picks between 1st & 2nd rounds):
1. COL
2. BAL
3. CLE
4. MIA
5. KC
6. MIL
COMP GROUP "B" (picks between 2nd & 3rd rounds)
1. SD (traded to AZ for Ian Kennedy)
2. AZ
3. STL
4. TB
5. PIT
6. SEA
Once a Competitive Balance pick is traded it cannot be flipped to a third team, so the SD "B" pick that was traded to AZ in the Ian Kennedy deal cannot be traded again.
If the Cubs can get a comp
Witty says Navarro is in play
Witty says Navarro is in play for the Cards because of knee injury to Molina. Maybe some international cap space if they have any left.
also Cards B.S. comp pick
also Cards B.S. comp pick would be nice...
RHP Matt Stites (the minor
RHP Matt Stites (the minor league pitcher going from SD to AZ) was a Cubs draft pick (33rd round) out of a Missouri JC in 2010, but did not sign.
I smell a quiet deadline for
The O's acquired hoes for bud
Badoom Crash
*golf clap*
Orioles are sending LJ Hoes
Orioles are sending LJ Hoes and Josh Hader and their comp pick in 2004 for RHP Bud Norris
no deals for Cubs...
no deals for Cubs...
Schierholtz, Navarro, Gregg, DeJesus would all likely be claimed, limiting Cubs options
also no more cap space
also no more cap space acquired and Eloy signing expected to be official tomorrow (could change).
could change, but only 4
could change, but only 4 deals today
Bud Norris and int'l cap space to O's for 2 prospects and a comp pick
Ian Kennedy to Padres for Thatcher, prospect Max Stites and comp pick
Drew Butera to Dodgers for PTBNL
Justin Maxwell to Royals for prospect Kyle Smith ho-hum.
Booooooooooooooo! Boring.
Booing the trade deadline?
New breed of Wrigley patron!!
boo'ing the trade deadline..
Celebrating seeing a strong
if only the cubs could move
Um they are spending a lot of
That's how I think about it
3 best win percentages in the
3 best win percentages in the league are A's, Rays and Pirates.
3 of the 5 lowest payrolls (Houston and Miami are #1 and #2, but we know they weren't even trying this year).
Cubs payroll was $104M this
Cubs payroll was $104M this year? Does Soriano's contract count 3 times or something?
I'm sure it all adds up, but I can only think of 4 "expensive" players (Soriano, Garza, Marmol and Jackson).
now we just need to get rid
I am applying the sarcasm
Lincoln Cubs 2016, dude.
It's nice of you to be so
given that the cubs could
So where is the leverage for
i think it's safe to say they
As long as I never have to
i miss garden claw gold...it