Ryan Theriot - Rocky Mountain High?

by JFCubFan on Jul 27, 2010 10:29 PM CDT

Another trade rumor for your consumption and expert opinion...The Rockies are apparently interested in Ryan Theriot according to the Denver Post.

Theriot, 30, is an interesting name since he wouldn’t figure to be just a stopgap at second base. He’s a .287 career hitter who has stolen 28, 22 and 21 bases in the past three seasons and is on pace for 26 this year.

Theriot lost in arbitration to the Cubs last winter, settling for $2.6 million instead of the $3.4 he requested. He would be in line to make $4 million-$5 million next season.

Monfort wants Theriot

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"Monfort wants Theriot"?

I don’t see that anywhere in this article. The owner says they might add some players without mentioning any names. A reporter added Theriot’s name. However, a 7 game losing streak and now 8+ games back may end the thought of being buyers.

by rlpete on Jul 27, 2010 10:39 PM CDT reply actions

Straight up-- Tulo for theriot

A-well-a Byrd, Byrd, Byrd, well the Byrd is the word.

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by mikegncb34 on Jul 27, 2010 11:52 PM CDT via mobile reply actions

Better baserunner....

Theriot or a plate of Rocky Mountain Oysters??

Shut up Joe Morgan.

by fsuapollo on Jul 28, 2010 12:59 AM CDT reply actions

One of these things gives me flaming diarrhea

The other is a bull testical.

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by BrewCrew'sPrinceofDarkness on Jul 28, 2010 2:07 AM CDT via mobile up reply actions 5 recs

Theriot going TOOTBLAN

does that to me too.

by timh815 on Jul 28, 2010 2:27 AM CDT up reply actions

rec'd

by cubsluver22 on Jul 28, 2010 5:01 AM CDT up reply actions

Drop him off at the clubhouse door before they leave town

Won’t hurt my feelings.

Blue mountains high .. Blue valleys low
I don't know which way we shall go ..
One summer dream .. one summer dream ..

coda

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by cubnational on Jul 28, 2010 6:23 AM CDT reply actions

With Tulowitzki being activated yesterday...

… I don’t see this happening.

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

by Al Yellon on Jul 28, 2010 6:32 AM CDT reply actions

I would be very

surprised if he ended up in Denver….the Rockies have Barmes, Eric Young Jr. and Jonathan Herrera, all who are better than Theriot.

You will never move forward by looking back....

by By Santo's Grace on Jul 28, 2010 9:17 AM CDT reply actions

One of the articles I read suggested....

… that the Rockies felt Theriot would be cheaper than Barmes next year. I’m not sure if I agree with that, but I did read it. Sorry, I can’t locate the link right now.

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

by Al Yellon on Jul 28, 2010 10:24 AM CDT up reply actions

it says it...

towards the bottom of the Denver Post article. They say that Barmes will probably be rewarded more in arbitration next year.

You will never move forward by looking back....

by By Santo's Grace on Jul 28, 2010 12:37 PM CDT up reply actions

PLEASE LET THIS HAPPEN

"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)

Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)

by SackMan on Jul 28, 2010 9:24 AM CDT reply actions

I think in the Rocky Mountain air, theriot would be the power hitter he has always wanted to be!

I think we could easily see 2 or 3 HR a season from him!

by TJ11 on Jul 28, 2010 10:26 AM CDT reply actions

I posted this not because that I think it will happen

but because I am amused by the notion that Theriot can suit up for the Cubs on Friday and for the Rockies on Saturday or Sunday, if it happens.

"I knew there had to be a place where the game could be fun again. I found that place. It's called Wrigley Field. It reminded that if you love the game, it will love you back." - Andre Dawson, HOF speech 7/25/10

by JFCubFan on Jul 28, 2010 11:12 AM CDT reply actions

I'd take whatever I could get for Theriot

In baseball’s crazy salary scale you can never keep him if you are the Cubs. $2.4 in actual value is all he’ll ever be worth. $3 million is insanity. There has to be someone in the system that can replace him. In fact, I’d expect to see a lot more change along the bench this offseason. Can’t see Nady, Theriot, Fontenot, or Hill returning.

by Nibbles on Jul 28, 2010 11:18 AM CDT reply actions

Not to mention

Lee or Howry

by Mulhollandmania on Jul 28, 2010 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions

hold your horses folks......

“But the paper notes that the Rockies, last year’s wild-card winner, probably won’t be making any trades if it loses a few games in its return home to the Pittsburgh Pirates after just suffering through a 2-9 road trip that’s left them eight games out in the National League West and five and a half back in the wild-card race.”

by Jamison1 on Jul 28, 2010 11:43 AM CDT reply actions