Izturis and waivers.

by The Jade Scorpion on Aug 1, 2006 5:21 PM CDT

Two-part diary from a guy who visits daily but doesn't post a lot.

One part of the diary is just a poll to get a true count (not just diary posts) on Cubs fans' feelings about the trade. Yes, the last option in the poll is my own personal opinion and doesn't necessarily fit - I know. ;-)

The second part is an open blog/inquiry. Humor me. Is it still within the realm of REALISM to believe that Hendry might have a few more trades ready to go using the post-deadline waiver-trade avenue? Any realistic ideas, BCB-ers?

Poll

Maddux for Izturis:

Great trade! - Izturis will have his best years as a Cub, and his defense will make up for his offensive struggles.

19 votes

Great trade! - Hendry raped the Dodgers for a defensive All-Star who's going to explode offensively!

7 votes

I'm with "Not Rose Colored" - gives Hendry another excuse not to go after a position player in the offseason to fill the spot. MAYBE Carlos Lee as ONE position player in the offseason, perhaps, with a home town discount -- but then the coffers c

8 votes

Lousy trade! - should have gotten more.

15 votes

Lousy trade! - but couldn't have gotten anything more for Maddux.

8 votes

Meh. - Maddux was gone anyway and Izturis is at least something.

20 votes

Meh. - Izturis will be gone in a year anyway.

0 votes

77 votes | Poll has closed

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Sorry, Al

Missed your poll until I posted.

My apologies!!

"Bite my shiny metal ass!" -- Bender Bending Rodriguez

by The Jade Scorpion on Aug 1, 2006 5:22 PM CDT reply actions

nevin could go for scraps

nobody wants rusch, and neifi's too valuable in hendry's "mind."

it's all about getting the #1 draft pick now. keep pitching rich hill!

by CubFaninCA on Aug 1, 2006 5:28 PM CDT reply actions

hopefully

this years draft is a little more stocked than last years. it seems like my teams (mostly i'm talking about the bears and bulls, but the 03 draft with ryan harvey also comes to mind) always get high picks when the draft pool sucks.

especially the bulls. i swear they have top picks whenver there's a bunch of stacey kings instead of carmello/lebrons.

by tomas21 on Aug 1, 2006 5:48 PM CDT up reply actions

Wait until...

...next year, when the Bulls get to swap top picks with the Knicks if they want to. I'm pretty sure the Knicks are going to be even worse than last year, which might put the Bulls on the top of the draft lottery in the "Greg Oden" draft.

by Chadnudj on Aug 1, 2006 11:22 PM CDT up reply actions

Maddux is wearing 36 for the Dodgers, BTW

by BeerCub on Aug 1, 2006 10:58 PM CDT reply actions

Which means Brad Penny is an ass.

n/t

by Al Yellon on Aug 2, 2006 2:55 AM CDT up reply actions

My thoughts exactly

n/t

by mgfabc on Aug 2, 2006 8:20 AM CDT reply actions

Red Sox

(I know kinda cross posted, but I didn't se this diary)

I could see the Cubs trading Blanco to the Red Sox for a mid level prospect or 2,nothing great, but they have a pretty solid farm system so I'd take it, although the idea of going without Varitek for a month may make them pretty desperate and they might give up something kinda good

by flyball on Aug 2, 2006 9:05 AM CDT reply actions