Braden Looper wants to pitch for the Cubs
eh....well he could go in the bullpen if he wanted to come here..
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I just threw up a little in my mouth
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by DTJchris on Dec 7, 2009 8:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
+1
Knowing Hendry, a four year deal for 9 million per annum is on the table
I guess I'm just a worrier, that's why my friends call me whiskers
by Nunyabidness on Dec 7, 2009 10:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You forgot the NTC
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Dec 8, 2009 9:00 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm hoping Jim has learned SOMETHING from his past mistakes
but you’re right, in exchange for no NTC, it will probably be 5 years at 12 million per
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
by BoVandy on Dec 8, 2009 9:07 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm actually not opposed to this.
At the “right” price of course.
I would rather have a veteran long man / spot starter instead of a youngster. The role Jon Lieber was intended to fill. IMO, veterans can handle the inconsistent work better.
Price is obviously key, but I hope we’ll add one more veteran arm to the bullpen.
by fsuapollo on Dec 7, 2009 8:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
2 million dollar deal tops
Wrigley Bound in the Summer of 2010
by Chanman25 on Dec 7, 2009 8:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Sure.
A 1 year / $2M deal… even add another $1M of possible incentives if needed.
by fsuapollo on Dec 7, 2009 8:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That's as far as I would go.
Looper’s a pretty good inning-eater. Beyond that — his numbers last year were pretty bad. He did post 14 wins, but that, as we know, is the most meaningless stat for a starting pitcher. He had the second-highest run support (5.8 runs per start) in the NL (Jorge de la Rosa was first) — the only reason he could “win” 14 games with an ERA that high.
If it’s for any more $ than that, he can go back to the Cardinals or Brewers.
"You can observe a lot just by watching." ~ Yogi Berra
by Al Yellon on Dec 8, 2009 7:35 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Let's hope Jim is saying that.
He makes me nervous when players let it be known they WANT to come here
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
by BoVandy on Dec 8, 2009 9:08 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Totally agree, Al.
Which is why my “offer” would be only for a bullpen / spot starting role. If he thinks he is walking in here to be a guaranteed rotation guy, he can keep walking.
IMO an “innings eater” would be a good idea for this Cubs squad.
by fsuapollo on Dec 8, 2009 10:48 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
In other news, I would like to pitch for the Cubs
Hopefully the chances of it happening are just as likely for me as for Looper
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by berselius on Dec 7, 2009 10:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Well, let's see.
You’re a PhD student, right? So you’re probably younger. You’d also get the minimum.
Sounds like you’d be a better choice.
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Dec 8, 2009 9:01 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
All he has to do is take Hendry out to dinner and explain how he's really good he is and that he wants to help the team win.
As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Dec 7, 2009 11:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
It's the media's fault!
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Dec 8, 2009 9:02 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
or get Hendry into a hospital bed
Dare I give the Cubs my heart again?
by digitalbenjamin on Dec 8, 2009 12:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm so glad this phrase includes the words "a hospital."
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
by dat cubfan daver on Dec 9, 2009 10:35 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No
NO NO NO…just because he wants to do something doesn’t mean we’ll even listen to him…does it…please say no.
"There is no tomorrow for you, and that makes you very dangerous people."--Jimmy McGinty (Gene Hackman) The Replacements
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by snowyman28 on Dec 8, 2009 1:01 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
May I just say
That poor Braden is one unfortunate looking fellow
by Mulhollandmania on Dec 8, 2009 3:02 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I want to pitch for the Cubs too.
That doesn’t make it a good idea.
But I’m willing to negotiate.
Now only 12,859 on the "Cubs Season Tickets Waiting List"...
by Zeke on Dec 8, 2009 8:54 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
hold out for the No trade clause
"Oh Crap"
-Famous Last Words by General George Custer
by BoVandy on Dec 8, 2009 9:09 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, I'm holding out for the "No Work" clause like a certain former Cubs right fielder who got sent home and was still paid.
Wouldn’t happen at my job.
I know, I know, it’s contractual for MB. And it wasn’t like it was HIS fault for being sent home.
…oh, wait a minute…it WAS his fault.
Now only 12,859 on the "Cubs Season Tickets Waiting List"...
by Zeke on Dec 8, 2009 9:37 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Good for him.
JH should thank him for his interest and advise that he will keep his resume on file.
by DMCub on Dec 8, 2009 9:24 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
About the only positive thing I can say about the Loop...
…is he’s made 30 or more starts the last three years running. Other than that, as expected, he fell to pieces this past season when he left Dave Duncan’s guiding hand. He’s a desperation option at best.
Catch my act on Twitter as @dat_cubfan_dave.
by dat cubfan daver on Dec 8, 2009 9:43 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
You know who else wants to pitch for the Cubs? Rich Harden!
sigh
I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT
Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true! -- Homer J. Simpson
by Shanghai Badger on Dec 8, 2009 9:56 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Brad Penny just signed with the Card
I wouldn’t take either of those guys.
by Don't Fear the Reaper on Dec 8, 2009 10:54 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
just wait
Duncan will somehow turn him into a 20 game winner :(
Dare I give the Cubs my heart again?
by digitalbenjamin on Dec 8, 2009 12:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You are probably right
I would be more impressed if he can get him to lose weight.
by Don't Fear the Reaper on Dec 8, 2009 2:26 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yep
Dave Duncan has worked his transformative powers on so many middling and struggling pitchers that it is mind-boggling. Brad Penny was a good pitcher. I bet Duncan gets him situated right again.
The Blackhawks and the Stanley Cup in 2010.
by BLou on Dec 8, 2009 7:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No way
unless he’d sign for about $1 million per.
"Any player who gets the opportunity to play at Wrigley should welcome it"
by Itchy on Dec 8, 2009 3:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Jim Hendry will bid against himself to get Braden Looper
You watch. It will be the Jason Marquis, Alfonso Soriano contract negotiations all over again.
The Blackhawks and the Stanley Cup in 2010.
by BLou on Dec 8, 2009 7:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Most HR allowed last year
1. B. Looper – MIL – 39
2. J. Guthrie – BAL – 35
3. B. Arroyo – CIN – 31
4. J. Blanton – PHI – 30
5. 3 players tied with 29 HR’s allowed
BTW, most HR allowed by a Cub last year was Rich Harden with 23.
by Neifi Puppy on Dec 9, 2009 12:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, Harden did have a rough time with the long ball.
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by dat cubfan daver on Dec 9, 2009 12:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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