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Cub nation loves Baez. But we have three all-star middle infielders with only 2 spots available. One has to find a new position or find a new home.
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Cub nation loves Baez. But we have three all-star middle infielders with only 2 spots available. One has to find a new position or find a new home.
well the Cubs got a top 5 overall prospect for Samardja but he had 1.5 years left at the time so I suppose that's the going rate.
Not that you'll care anyway, your entire purpose in this thread is to troll Cubs fans
Anyone know when Addison Russell will start playing for us?
I figure he'll be up by August 1st, but if we're going to be competing, surely they'll want him up earlier to be with the team, right?
Which is why we need to either trade Castro or Baez or let the fan base know one of them is finding a new position.
I figure he'll be up by August 1st, but if we're going to be competing, surely they'll want him up earlier to be with the team, right?
Which is why we need to either trade Castro or Baez or let the fan base know one of them is finding a new position.
And Cubs brass loves him so much they were willing to trade him for 1 year of Zimmerman.
Wow... 3 HRs at Coors? Almost makes you overlook the 300 strikeout pace... almost.
3 All Star Middle Infielders? I only remember seeing 1.
Dang. Makes sense I guess from a financial standpoint. But MLB had an article on him when he was with the A's saying he could potentially start opening day 2014 in the MLB with that organization
Just goes to show how little you know of Baez timeline of development. Just stop posting in here.
They actually changed it on http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/mlb/prospects/watch/y2014/index.jsp?c_id=chc#list=chc
here though.
he's almost ready, he won't be in the minors all year unless he gets hurt or goes through a massive slump.
You seriously don't find it a little odd that the Cubs have now been linked to potential trades of Starlin Castro (the only Cubs Middle infield All Star by the way...) and Javier Baez?
Trying to trade Castro would serve to make room for Russell and Baez, so that's not odd at all. Baez still has huge potential, and he's been a horrendously slow starter every time he's been promoted in the system before going on to rake. I think it says the Cubs are pretty happy with having any two of Castro, Russell and Baez, and if they can trade the third to land a guy like Zimmerman, then it might be worth it. Otherwise, hold on to all three.
It would be pretty neat to have a guy who went to my high school (DSM Hoover) starting for the Cubbies. Probably wont happen though.
Cubs acquired yet another young middle infielder.
http://www.si.com/mlb/2014/11/16/cubs-braves-trade-tommy-la-stella-arodys-vizcaino
If the Cubs get one more middle infielder, they'll get the next one for free.
http://www.si.com/mlb/2014/11/16/cubs-braves-trade-tommy-la-stella-arodys-vizcaino
If the Cubs get one more middle infielder, they'll get the next one for free.
Ken Rosenthal @Ken_Rosenthal 4m4 minutes ago Executives involved in bidding for Russell Martin believe #Cubs are clear front-runner. Deal expected to be in four-year, $64M range.
Surprised they moved Vizcaino but they must be happy with all the other young, power arms in the major and high minor leagues. This probably takes Logan Watkins out of the running for making the 25 man.
What does this mean (and is it more meaningful than the players actually involved in the trade)?
"The Cubs will also receive Atlanta's international signing bonus slot No. 4"
There's a limit on how much you can spend on international prospects without going into a luxury tax I believe. Each slot is worth a different amount for each team based on how good they are. I think.
Atlanta just gave the Cardinals Jason Heyward for free pretty much.
Russell Martin is a Blue Jay.
Bad start to the offseason for the Cubs.
Russell Martin is a Blue Jay.
Bad start to the offseason for the Cubs.
