Ready to talk trades.....

 I like the fact that it frees up some space for guys who should be getting alittle more playing time. We would still be covered if Colvin struggles, with Nady, and Baker is still there to back-up. If they really needed a backup SS, we have Barney at Iowa who I think could do an admirable job in that role.

But we’re going to have to ask for a lot less than the guy they just signed to a 4 year deal to be their leadoff man.

Like, for instance, “Fukudome and $5M in 2010 for absolutely nothing”. It’s a win for Seattle, because he’s only signed for 1 more year, he is Japanese and that works well in their market, and he’s better than their current LF options. Besides, who wouldn’t want to assemble as much of the 2009 Cubs outfield as possible? Those were some good times.

For us, it saves us a little bit of money and opens a spot for Tyler Colvin, so we can finally take an extended look and determine if there is anything going on there.

In the meantime, now that Justin Smoak is hitting, I’d get Texas on the horn and see what it would take to get Chris Davis into blue pinstripes. He strikes out a ton and may not be worth anything, but at worst, he can be the 1B/3B backup for next year, and at best, he could be a 1B starter while we wait for an elite free agent.

Everyone complains about the Cubs big contracts to aging under performing veterans. Why make the problem worse with Figgins?

I really don’t understand this trade at all.

Yet another fantasy league deal.

…I wouldn’t approve this trade either.

Theriot and Fukudome. Maybe Figgins has 1 year on the contract where he will not be worth what he is paid but he definately had some good years for the Angels besides last year. Look at Figgins 2005 -2009 pretty good and 07 & 08 he had some injuries but still was productive.

They acquired Jack Wilson at SS last year if I recall and he’s a fine defender. They have Bradley in LF now—so while Kosuke may be an upgrade defensively—i don’t know that he’s a whole bunch of help otherwise. Figgins is a real good defender at 3B—but not as good at 2B. the contract rsembles something like Soriano’s insofar as size of payments in later years and Figgy’s game relies on his legs—which ain’t gettin’ any younger. In ’08 and ’09 he got caught stealing a bunch.

Since 2011 is supposed to be such a great, deep draft class, any supplemental picks for next year are worth more than normal. That could be another reason not to trade Lilly and Lee. Or, it could be a reason they would be even more attractive to a potential trade partner. A minor point, but one that could play into decisions.

But he’s making it awful hard this year. I’m still not ready to give up on the season, but I don’t think trading Theriot is giving up on the season, as there are plenty of other options such as Fonty, Baker, or even Barney.

that don’t involve the Cubs acquiring the ultra-dreamy Kila Ka’aihue.

{sarcasm}

is it just me or did his breaking ball remind people of Kerry Wood in 1998?

They probably want to get Saunders ABs in the OF, no real need for Fukudome. And Theriot would be a step down from Figgins at second.

The only trade I really want to see is one for Gaby Sanchez in the offseason.