Jim Edmonds Talking To Two Teams

The article says he is NOT negotiating with the Cardinals, but does not name the teams. Could one of them be the Cubs?

over 2 years ago Al Yellon 16 comments 0 recs |

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I'd give him a ST invite

But that’s about it. Love what he did in 08 and wanted him back in 09 but being away from the game for a year might have made him rusty. More than happy to give him a flyer though

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by Musicdude10 on Jan 26, 2010 9:52 AM CST reply actions

I don't know why the Cubs would want him

He helped a lot in 2008, but they have a much cheaper option in Fuld to play the role that Edmonds would on the 2010 team.

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by Shanghai Badger on Jan 26, 2010 10:17 AM CST reply actions

He MIGHT have some pop

Something Fuld clearly lacks

by Musicdude10 on Jan 26, 2010 10:53 AM CST up reply actions

I have a 2 liter of 7UP at my desk . . .

Seriously, though – I’m not sure that the extra $ would be worth the incremental power for a fifth outfielder.

I'm singing, "GO CUBS GO! GO CUBS GO!" -- DrCrawdad on Jun 12, 2009 7:23 AM CDT

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by Shanghai Badger on Jan 26, 2010 10:57 AM CST up reply actions

do people look at you funny???

thats a lot of pop to be at a desk….do you put it in a cup or drink from the bottle?

by cozmotaylor123 on Jan 26, 2010 9:32 PM CST up reply actions

I have a few cans of pop in my backpack

Not a 2 liter but close. Not a coffee drinker and I need something to get through the day

And I just like the taste

by Musicdude10 on Jan 27, 2010 8:28 AM CST up reply actions

I'd be for it...

would be nice to have someone who is clutch on the bench.

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by RIOTSHIRTS.com on Jan 26, 2010 10:54 AM CST reply actions

No problems

if he signs here. He could add some pop against righthanders.

by Grockcubs on Jan 26, 2010 11:06 AM CST reply actions

He has value, but at what price

If we can sign him to a league minimum type of deal, then he may be worth looking into. He can pinch strike out with the best of them though.

by Don't Fear the Reaper on Jan 26, 2010 11:16 AM CST reply actions

I'd welcome Jim back.

Fuld has youth on his side, but to me Edmonds has a little more value. He provides a great backup glove to Byrd in center and has pop left in the bat that would come in fine off the bench and in spot starts.

His 2008 numbers with the Cubs were good, but I think he’s wise enough, with his absense in 2009, to not raise the price tag too high. Bringing Edmonds back would be a very good move for the Cubs.

by ZachenFoot on Jan 26, 2010 12:20 PM CST reply actions

I guess the Nady signing...

… crosses Edmonds off the Cubs list.

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by Al Yellon on Jan 26, 2010 12:38 PM CST reply actions

Yep

I wonder who will try the Edmonds experiment.

And the eighth and final rule: if this is your first time at Fight Club, you have to fight.

by Ace Venom on Jan 26, 2010 1:07 PM CST up reply actions

Sounded like the Yankees were interested.

Edmonds’ swing might be real good for that ballpark.

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

by Al Yellon on Jan 26, 2010 2:28 PM CST up reply actions

cashman said they arent looking at edmonds

by jesus christos on Jan 26, 2010 3:40 PM CST up reply actions

Yankees are focused on finding a right-handed outfielder

Hence why they still are linked to Reed Johnson to be 5th outfielder. They also may still bring back lefty Johnny Damon, which would move Brett Gardner to the bench and further press the need for a righty bat to play the outfield. Yankees recognize that Curtis Granderson needs a semi-platoon mate in center.

The Blackhawks and the Stanley Cup in 2010.

by BLou on Jan 26, 2010 5:54 PM CST up reply actions