Nomar to the East Bay?

Nomar is in talks with the A's for a backup 1B/3B role. I would think the Cubs could offer the same role with the added bonus of a more likely postseason appearance

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would be a great backup for aramis but this guy is just injured too much.i doubt the cubs would want him after all the games he missed with us. i believe he only played 55 games last year.

by NOMAR on Feb 22, 2009 10:44 AM CST reply actions

Well he played over 120 games each of the previous two

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 Feb 22, 2009 11:22 AM CST up reply actions

I think the Cubs are thinking about trading for something else

There will be players available in this grouping

Betemit Switch hitter

Barmes bats right handed

Mietkoiewiez bats left handed

Teahan bats left handed

Hall bats RH

Branyon bats left handed

Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."

by Ivy Walls on Feb 22, 2009 2:09 PM CST up reply actions

other players of note are Brendan Harris and now Mark Loretta

with the signings of Crede to the Twins and Hudson to LAD. But both bat RH’d

Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."

by Ivy Walls on Feb 22, 2009 2:11 PM CST up reply actions

Moreover....

… as much as I like him and wish he were a Cub, the A.L. is better suited for him. Provided his health holds up, not only could he be a back up infielder but he could DH as well.

"When they signed Fukudome, I knew they were trying to get me fired". - Ron Santo, January, 2008

by BeerCub on Feb 22, 2009 10:45 AM CST reply actions

I think Oakland has plenty of DHs already

The article mentions the A’s are pursuing him as a backup 1B/3B, they already have Cust/Giambi/Barton to play DH/1B

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 Feb 22, 2009 11:24 AM CST up reply actions

….and with him and Mia having twin girls a year and a half ago, and at this point in his career, I’m thinking this is probably a no-brainer for him to stay close to home. Some things supersede a chance to win a championship.

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by carmen_fanzone on Feb 22, 2009 10:54 AM CST reply actions

I've heard that too

He wants to stay in California.

by rlpete on Feb 22, 2009 12:22 PM CST up reply actions

That's what he has said

by BLou on Feb 22, 2009 7:32 PM CST up reply actions

He still

would be a good fit here. I just see him getting a ton of AB’s, Ramy will not sit many games, Lee won’t either. Running Nomar out a SS is iffy at best.
Still would be neat to get him here.

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by Grockcubs on Feb 22, 2009 12:32 PM CST reply actions

Good Add

Agree with most previous posts, he would add something. He is a hustle and character guy, and you can never have too many of those.

That's shitastic!

by CUBSfaninYANKEEcountry on Feb 22, 2009 3:53 PM CST reply actions

I think Nomar

would be a nice addition, but i just don’t see it in the cards. and Ivy, i’m not sure i see many of those guys being available. Branyon signed with seattle and is pegged as their starting 1B i believe. I’ve been a big supporter of getting Teahen, but now that hudson signed with LA i think the royals will see if i can play 2B, plus hes their insurance policy everywhere else. I haven’t heard anything nor do i know much about barmes. Mientkiewicz would make no sense, hes not that great a hitter with poor power. Betemit could be the interesting one, but i feel like the Sox hold on to him for insurance, should Fields not work out at 3B and the young cuban kid isnt ready yet.

by MDavis on Feb 22, 2009 5:40 PM CST reply actions