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What do ya'll think about this Bradley - Matthews Jr. Swap idea? Good, Bad? Your thoughts..

about 2 years ago Boost38 27 comments 0 recs |

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I think that Granderson is definitely a better trade idea, but how much to get him is the question. That, and the fact that we still would need to go out and get a leadoff hitter since C.G. would better fit into the 5th or 6th slot. Comments?

by Boost38 on Nov 18, 2009 1:02 PM CST reply actions

Briefly

GMJr isn’t any good any more. It’s why the Angels signed Torii Hunter in the second year of Matthews’ contract. GMJr can’t play CF anymore and he doesn’t hit. The Angels’ MLB.com mailbag answerer suggests the Angels wouldn’t do this because of Matthews’ versatility and his ability to play CF. You should believe him about as much as if I said, “The Angels wouldn’t do this because Gary can turn lead into gold and gives all his teammates a +1 to saves, when using his bard song ability.”

Is he traded yet?

by DGU on Nov 18, 2009 1:18 PM CST reply actions 1 recs

I don’t know why you basement-dwelling stat-nerds continue to deny that alchemy has a very real effect on team performance.

by redward on Nov 18, 2009 1:21 PM CST up reply actions 4 recs

I don't see this as being a positive step forward for either team

Sarge Jr. had one great year, got paid, and took the next year off… why would we expect anything different from him in 2010? I like his dad (more as a broadcaster than as a player) but I just don’t see this happening, nor making sense for either team.

by lswaidz on Nov 18, 2009 1:20 PM CST reply actions

LOL

Good points. What would you give up to get Granderson seriously? I think that Fox would most likely go (since he would be outstanding as a DH) but who else would you seriously give to get CG? IMHO we cannot give up Castro

by Boost38 on Nov 18, 2009 1:23 PM CST reply actions

I don't want to give up Castro.

I’d give up Vitters and I’d give up Marmol, but not in the same deal. I’d definitely deal Theriot.

Is he traded yet?

by DGU on Nov 18, 2009 1:33 PM CST up reply actions

FWIW

http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2009/10/27/1103974/gary-mathews-jr

I would sleep with Blou if it meant the Cubs would win a WS. by Doggie Stalker on Aug 22, 2009 4:11 PM EDT

by cubsluver22 on Nov 18, 2009 1:26 PM CST reply actions

And now this idea has came up as well

by Boost38 on Nov 18, 2009 1:32 PM CST reply actions

http://www.bleachernation.com/2009/11/18/obsessive-bradley-trade-watch-milton-to-the-braves-for-derek-lowe/

Sorry, i’m new haha

by Boost38 on Nov 18, 2009 1:33 PM CST up reply actions

I really like the idea of getting Derek Lowe

and welcome!

Is he traded yet?

by DGU on Nov 18, 2009 1:33 PM CST up reply actions

Now, about a leadoff hitter, who would be the best available to get? Because the Castillo trade idea is not a terrible thought, and that would be good enough to hold until Castro come to his own (unless we trade him for Granderson) And thank you!

by Boost38 on Nov 18, 2009 1:38 PM CST up reply actions

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/features/column.aspx?sport=MLB&columnid=2&articleid=34139&pg=2

Interesting thought to ponder

by Boost38 on Nov 18, 2009 1:42 PM CST up reply actions

Read second baseman and go down to third baseman because they comment on Lopez and Figgins.

by Boost38 on Nov 18, 2009 1:45 PM CST up reply actions

I'm comfortable with Dome and leadoff.

Is he traded yet?

by DGU on Nov 18, 2009 2:53 PM CST up reply actions

GMJ?

No thanks. As noted above, this was discussed here at length a while back.

I’m not that hot on Derek Lowe, either. He’s getting old, has a big-dollar contract, and had a mediocre year in 2009.

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al Yellon on Nov 18, 2009 1:41 PM CST reply actions

But Derek Lowe shuts down right-handed batting lineups.

Sigh…

I love to play baseball. I'm a baseball player. I've always been a baseball player. I'm still a baseball player. That's who I am. - Ryne Sandberg

by Bill Potter on Nov 18, 2009 2:43 PM CST up reply actions

Oh, you mean like he did last year?

RHB hit .303/.358/.463 vs. Lowe.

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al Yellon on Nov 18, 2009 5:02 PM CST up reply actions

Beggers can't be choosers.

Randy Wells. A product of the Roy Halladay School of Pitching, located in Toronto, Canada. Possible relocation.

by Cub Style on Nov 18, 2009 8:48 PM CST up reply actions

Interesting that both MB and Matthews ...

went to Texas, had career years and then got big paydays. I’m not suggesting anything sinister, but it’s an odd coincidence.

by elgato on Nov 18, 2009 2:19 PM CST reply actions

and after the big paydays ...

both players were disappointments. And, yes — even dismissing all of MB’s off-field issues, I’d say he was a disappointment as a player in 2009.

by elgato on Nov 18, 2009 2:20 PM CST up reply actions

This is sort of old ground,

but the short answer is no. Matthews is old, untalented, and with a PED taint. I would sooner release Bradley first.

by Damen Jackson on Nov 18, 2009 2:23 PM CST reply actions

Matthews sucked on the cubs before and will again......

We do NOT need him.

by TJ11 on Nov 18, 2009 4:37 PM CST reply actions

What do ya'll think about..

The rumors with Chone Figgins and Felipe Lopez coming to us?

by Boost38 on Nov 18, 2009 10:44 PM CST reply actions

Ugh.

Negative on both.

"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra

by Al Yellon on Nov 19, 2009 8:16 AM CST up reply actions

Agreed

Where would Feliz even play?

Figgins isn’t worth the money.

"If I were playing third base and my mother were rounding third with the run that was going to beat us, I'd trip her. Oh, I'd pick her up and brush her off and say, 'Sorry, Mom,' but nobody beats me." ~ Leo Durocher

by Musicdude10 on Nov 19, 2009 12:54 PM CST up reply actions