Now starting in Left Field, for your 2006 Chicago Cubs...
Nomar???
And though it may seem like a far-fetched scenario, Garciaparra wouldn't discount the idea of moving to left field for the Cubs, if they asked.
"Whatever," he said. "If you're where you want to be and you want to be part of a great organization and a great team ... I have a hard time saying it's a sacrifice. It's just something you do because we're a team."
Sounds like he'd do it if asked. Now the question becomes, will he be asked? Could he possibly play Center for us, leaving left open for Murton, and right open for a FA/Trade option (B.Giles, A. Kearns, A.Dunn <crossesfingersbutrealizesI'vegotthesamechancesasDunn>)?
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That would leave SS for a free agent or trade (Furcal) and 2B for Cedeno, and lots of money to go get a CF and RF.
What about Murton then
You are the new GM
Murton needs a chance to play everyday and I agree with you. I think Nomar needs to move to CF if he's not our SS.
Obviously I was wrong
Now i have to go and turn my expense report into Al.
If he wants to stay...
Nomar for CF
i am guessing centerfield
by dc60123 @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on Sep 27, 2005 12:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Nomar also may want to stay
Probably pennies to what Nomar has, but still I think he and Mia like Chicago as well. If he doesn't sign with the Cubs look for the Sox to make a run at him.
by Will71081 @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on Sep 27, 2005 1:47 PM CDT reply actions
If you mean...
Nomar in Center
There aren't many alternatives to play center other then Pierre and... um....err... ok Pierre and Pie, so this may be their best bet because Corey will be driving the L train in a few months.
If A, then B
My only fear is that he has been pretty brittle the last three years. Still, with Pie in the wings, it might not be a horrible idea.
I still like the idea of Nomar in left and Murton in right. Burnitz can be hitting coach. :)
Why Wait?
Go into the off season with as much information as possible. Know ahead of time whether these guys can play (or are willing to play) in various positions.
I thought the problem was money.
by Boilerfan on Sep 28, 2005 1:28 PM CDT reply actions
It's different...
Nomar is a free agent so the Cubs could offer him arbitration, or not and try to sign him at a market-value contract.

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