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SI writer Jon Heyman has the Cubs as his favorite to sign Pedro. His tweet is bolded

revised pedro pursuer list: 1. cubs. 2. #angels. 3. dodgers. 4. rays. 5. ny teams. LAA worried about lackey, i hear

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If he comes cheap and will start in the bullpen,

the Cubs could use him.

That, or he’s back as a starter and Harden can be flipped for a real third baseman who can play some outfield.

if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand

by N Oakley on Jun 19, 2009 8:57 AM CDT reply actions  

Do you really trust Pedro that much?

He isn’t what he used to be. Period. I don’t want him at all.

"Check the magic of a winning season and there are always reasons beyond the talent." Ned Colleti

by wrigleyrocker12 on Jun 19, 2009 9:10 AM CDT up reply actions  

I have no idea what he has left.

I’m hoping Hendry/Kenny are beyond signing an over the hill name player to shut us fans up.

If they sign him, he better have something we’re not aware of, but I can only imagine the Cubs flirting with him if there is another related move.

if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand

by N Oakley on Jun 19, 2009 9:18 AM CDT up reply actions  

From a purely big name standpoint

I think it would be cool to see Pedro in a Cubs uni, despite his declined skills. If we get him, I’ll say cool, if we don’t I’ll say cool. Pedro would just be a luxury.

Just say no to players named Aaron on the Cubs.

by nji232 on Jun 19, 2009 9:21 AM CDT up reply actions  

Personally, I despise big name signings.

There is almost always more money spent on a fading name than spending the same dough on a guy producing the same stats with upside. That said, the upside guys aren’t free agents on 6/19.

if this was still new to me, i wouldn't understand

by N Oakley on Jun 19, 2009 9:24 AM CDT up reply actions  

Thats the key though

your last sentence. He’s a smart enough pitcher to get by w/o a power fastball anymore, so Id say theres upside, but the question would be how much and in what role could it be tapped?

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 Jun 19, 2009 9:36 AM CDT up reply actions  

Depends on the cost.

If he’s really cheap, like a million or so, do it. It’s worth it. Otherwise, use the money on someone who’s much more of a sure thing to actually contribute.

by kanderber on Jun 19, 2009 9:49 AM CDT reply actions  

i didn't mean reach

as far as lacking ability, but a guy heading for a scholarship at a big school.

by tim815 on Jun 19, 2009 10:07 AM CDT up reply actions  

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