Young trade never discussed by Cubs.

I hope I did that link right. Apparently Rogers' (of the Trib) says that when Michael Young was available, the Cubs never even discussed going after him because they are so committed to Theriot. At least that's the way I read it.

I don't exactly believe it, but I thought others might find it interesting. Or at least amusing.

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Phil Rogers is clueless

Ignore anything he says. The reason the Cubs ignored Young (and Rogers conveniently did not mention) is:

5 years/$80M (2009-13)
    * signed extension with Texas 3/07, with Rangers exercising $5M 2008 club option as part of the deal
    * 09-13:$16M annually (total of $15M deferred)
    * no-trade protection 2007-09, limited no-trade protection from 2010 to May, 2011 (submits list of 8 clubs to which he’d accept trade), before receiving 10-and-5 rights in May, 2011
    * award bonuses, including $25,000 for Gold Glove

Young has an awful contract. No one wants him.

by rlpete on Jan 18, 2009 12:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

And, this was discussed here in detail last week.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Jan 18, 2009 12:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Where?

I didn’t see a post.

For someone who rarely posts, I thought this was an appropriate fanshot. Geez.

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Jan 18, 2009 12:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

I don't see anything wrong with the Fanshot

just that Rogers is wrong as usual.

by rlpete on Jan 18, 2009 1:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Right. That's why I said it was amusing.

Figured it’s a cold Sunday morning with nothing else to talk about.

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Jan 18, 2009 1:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Give me Demon or Chris (the pitcher) Young instead

I think he has since backed off his stance and agreed to move to third, but then they were linked to Vizquel to play SS, so perhaps Andrus is as ready as they thought? either way, it appears they want Young out of short

Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.

by bren on Jan 18, 2009 12:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

He has backed off, at least according to the link.

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Jan 18, 2009 12:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

why title this

Young to the Cubs?

this is about Young NOT coming to the Cubs

by DartmouthCubsFan on Jan 18, 2009 2:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Amen

by BLou on Jan 18, 2009 3:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, in addition to being a topic heavily discussed last week...

pretty deceiving post.

by SouthernCub on Jan 18, 2009 3:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

deceiving?

okay everyone needs to chill out. wow never thought people would be so bitchy about a fanshot (not a post souterncub).

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Jan 18, 2009 3:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Whatever...

I didn’t think we got bitchy. Though I’m not sure why you’re so quick to point out the distinction between a fanshot and a fanpost. It was still a deceiving title. Thanks for changing it.

by SouthernCub on Jan 18, 2009 4:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Please show me the fanshot or post...

…that discussed the topic I posted. I never saw one. Plus I had never read on BCB the wrinkle involving Theriot. I thought it was something people would be interested in reading, but everyone flipped out.

I point out that it’s a fanshot and not a post because I knew it wasn’t a big story, just something people might be interested in. I rarely ever post my own stories on here, so it’s irritating that when I do people jump all over me.

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Jan 19, 2009 11:33 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Here it is

"When two Whales Fight, many Shrimp Die" - Korean Proverb

by TheRiot Police on Jan 19, 2009 12:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Where's the mention...

…about the reason the Cubs didn’t pursue Young is because of Theriot?

"Pounding sand since 1982...."

by cubswynn on Jan 19, 2009 4:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Typical Rogers garbage...

So not being interested in Young equals a commitment to Theriot? As if the fact that 1) the Cubs have got lefties on the brain at the moment, and 2) the Young contract is ludicrous wouldn’t have anything to do with that.

by Damen Jackson on Jan 18, 2009 3:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Do you know

Young’s batting avg is only 260 on the road . And way over 300 at home , in hitters friendly Texas stadium ? He sucks away from home . And too expensive ..

by CUBFANINAZ on Jan 18, 2009 5:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs