MLB: Cubs interested in Ryan Freel

[gocubs2118]

MLB - Sources: Cubs in talks with O's over Freel - FOX Sports on MSN

As much as I love Fontenot, I am sick of a 5 foot midget playing 3B when Aramis is hurt. So, I would be all for this.

 

[CrossCyed]

Freel's a little bat**** crazy.

 

[cycloneworld]

As much as I love Fontenot, I am sick of a 5 foot midget playing 3B when Aramis is hurt. So, I would be all for this.

Fontenot is outperforming DLee, Bradley, and several others on the team. I don't want him gone at all. I could care less if the guy is 3' tall if he puts up numbers.

 

[DJK15]

They wouldn't have this problem if they would have signed Nomar instead of Miles. Nomar can play every infield position and still hits.

 

[kcclones]

Can Freel play the middle infield? If so does that mean we can get rid of Gathright and Miles? Not a fan of either

 

[kcclones]

They wouldn't have this problem if they would have signed Nomar instead of Miles. Nomar can play every infield position and still hits.

or they just could have kept DeRosa

 

[gocubs2118]

Fontenot is outperforming DLee, Bradley, and several others on the team. I don't want him gone at all. I could care less if the guy is 3' tall if he puts up numbers.

When did I say I wanted him gone? I said I don't want him playing 3B.

 

[Cy's Taxi]

Freel's a little bat**** crazy.

just a little?

 

[DJK15]

or they just could have kept DeRosa

Or that.

 

[hurdleisu24]

I wish they would have just kept Derosa. Since that ship sailed I think depending on what they would have to give up he may be worth it as long as they get rid of Miles in the process

 

[gocubs2118]

I didn't hate that they gave up DeRosa. He will never repeat the kind of year he has last year. The part I hated was replacing him Aaron Miles. When Aramis is hurt, we seriously have the shortest infield in the history of infields.

 

[247cy]

Ryan Freel is a bad guy.

The Cubs need to stand pat and weather the storm. May is not the time to get jumpy about the state of the team. Ramirez is back in the lineup.

 

[gocubs2118]

Ryan Freel is a bad guy.

The Cubs need to stand pat and weather the storm. May is not the time to get jumpy about the state of the team. Ramirez is back in the lineup.

What makes Freel a bad guy? I'm curious, not trying to be a smart ***.

 

[Oniowa]

I didn't hate that they gave up DeRosa. He will never repeat the kind of year he has last year. The part I hated was replacing him Aaron Miles. When Aramis is hurt, we seriously have the shortest infield in the history of infields.

I agree I don't think he will ever have that kind of offensive year again, but it is tough to trade someone that can play just about every position and play it well

 

[247cy]

What makes Freel a bad guy? I'm curious, not trying to be a smart ***.

Maybe I should have said 'drunk' instead of 'bad'. He has a history of being arrested after drinking.

 

[ianoconnor]

As a Reds fan, I know quite a bit about Freel. He was one of my favorite players while with Cincinnati just because of his flat out 100% hustle all the time. The dude dives for everything and is not afraid to crash into a wall. He can play pretty much every position on the field, too. Wouldn't be a bad pickup, but I would be disgusted to see him in a Cubs jersey.

 

[cyhiphopp]

Freel isn't hitting well yet this year, but that may be due to lack of plate apearances and injury. If they can get him straight up for Gathright or Fox (which I have heard rumors of either) then there is no reason not to get him except for salary. It pushes Miles into the backup SS role and provides a good utilty man for the IF and OF.

 

[Luke3485]

Looks like it's a done deal.

Ryan Freel Traded For Joey Gathright: MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com

 

[Gitwitit]

I didn't hate that they gave up DeRosa. He will never repeat the kind of year he has last year. The part I hated was replacing him Aaron Miles. When Aramis is hurt, we seriously have the shortest infield in the history of infields.

I know it's early in the season but DeRosa is on pace to surpass his #'s from last year. I believe he has 6 hr's already and is hitting in the high .200's.

He is one of the better utility guys in the majors right now.

 

[CYdTracked]

I like this move. Freel had some pretty good years in Cincy, plays good defense and can play infield and outfiel. He had 3 straight years of 36+ steals until he got hurt last year. Not a bad option as a backup utility player and Gaithright is no loss.