Wood wants to return
Works for me, depending on the price. It is interesting that while Hendry engendered a lot of loyalty, no one -- yet -- has said they won't return as a result of his dismissal.
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We Got Wood.
Let’s keep him. Our bullpen is one strength that needs to continue. We know we have many other areas that need improvement.
We'll miss you Big Boy. #10 for Hall of Fame.
Isn't it weird
Saying that our bullpen is one of our strengths? But it’s true. Wood, Marshall, Shark and occasionally Marmol make a pretty good bullpen for us, and I think that’s something to build on for 2012.
"Whenever one finds himself in the majority, it is time to step back and reflect," Mark Twain.
by WindisBlowingOut! on Aug 24, 2011 1:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Hell, Russell's been a good reliever.
BTW, the strength of our pen is another reason why Marmol should have been shopped last month.
Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
Marmol could be traded this offseason.
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His "cost per game left on his contract" gets pricier by the day.
There was more value in trading him in July 2010, when you had a full half season of “cheap” Marmol making $3.2MM, to go along with the $7MM 2012 Marmol and $9.8MM 2013 Marmol.
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by D98 on Aug 24, 2011 1:58 PM CDT up reply actions 4 recs
Rec'd.
Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
Except for the fact that I'm still writing 2010 when I mean 2011.
It’s August. Geez, D98.
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It's August... which means LaHair is STILL 28!!!!!!!!
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by Orval Overall on Dec 17, 2010 1:19 PM CST
Right, which is why I think we should hang on to him
His contract limits the number of suitors and trading him now would’ve selling low, I think. Marshall’s the guy who should be traded.
Pat Riley is the devil.
It's the reason we should have tried to trade him in July.
A contender who thought Marmol might have been the missing ingredient could have stomached the salary increases. But after the season — when his contract increases? Not so much.
Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
Agreed
I’m sure that it’s not Kerry that is a problem in the club House.
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by Ihatethecards on Aug 24, 2011 1:40 PM CDT up reply actions
I agree
We could’ve gotten a decent return for him (maybe an actual MLB starter!)
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by WindisBlowingOut! on Aug 24, 2011 1:17 PM CDT reply actions
*reply fail
"Whenever one finds himself in the majority, it is time to step back and reflect," Mark Twain.
by WindisBlowingOut! on Aug 24, 2011 1:18 PM CDT up reply actions
Definitely bring him back.
One of the few bright spots in the pen.
"They sell every ticket to every game, win or lose!" - Tom Ricketts
One of the few?
Wood, Marshall, Russell, Shark and even Marmol have all been good.
Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
I might agree with the 1st 4, el...
Marmol not so much. 8 blown saves is a lot for a so-called “elite” closer, wouldn’t you say?
Good job, Tom...now on to the manager problem.
Yeah, I hesitated with that.
Marmol has been very good at times. Very bad at others. I think they should have tried to deal him.
Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
Shark has been the most improved Cub this year.
Marmol had a really bad stretch — but he’s still got 30 saves.
Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
Bring him back, I hope him and Reed play the rest of their careers here.
Besides, I don’t want Marmol as the closer next year, I want him in his 07/08 role.
feet firmly nailed to the floor of the Tyler Colvin bandwagon...
by wrigleyrocker12 on Aug 24, 2011 1:48 PM CDT reply actions
It wasn't.
Especially after Hendry got canned.
Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
Good.
Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the ground each morning the devil says, "OH CRAP, SHE'S UP"!
Yippee !?
No wait…how’s this…“I refuse to reply on the grounds that it may incriminate me?”
If it’s for the same he signed for this year, I’m in. I don’t think it will be, tho. Double it AND multiple years, I’m thinking…but, that’s just me.
Good job, Tom...now on to the manager problem.
Particularly now that Hendry is gone
Why are you absolutely convinced that Wood will get a multi-year deal?
I would think two-years at the absolute most… but why are you soooooooo certain he’s getting more than a one-year deal???
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by Orval Overall on Dec 17, 2010 1:19 PM CST
Well, really not as sure as I was BEFORE Hendry got canned
I like him for 1 year at $1.5 M…he’s not worth anymore than that.
Good job, Tom...now on to the manager problem.
the bar is set so low...............
you or I might be as good.
by Madison Cub Fan on Aug 24, 2011 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Keep him,
The city loves him, he wants to stay, and he has pitched well. Of course we all jump on him for blowing a lead in the 7th once in a while, but he is going to be cheaper and pitch better than most free agent options. Besides, we have been really bad at getting free agent bullpen help. We don’t even trade well for bullpen help.
Eyre, Howry, Hawkins, Gregg, Cotts, Grabow, etc.
Bring him back.
Not only is he a true Cub but he’s also put up good numbers. Good anchor in the back end of an already very solid bullpen.
Now if only we had some starters and clutch hitting…..
BEAR DOWN!
Come back, Kerry!
I make it no secret that despite all of his setbacks, he is still my favorite player of all time by far! There are not many tougher S.O.B.’s in the game than him.
In fact, Kerry going to Santo’s funeral and then taking a 90% pay cut to come back here is such a moving story, I just can’t get over how wonderful it is.
Does anyone have the picture of Santo kissing Kerry on the cheek? If that picture doesn’t move you, I don’t know what will.
Huh?
There are not many tougher S.O.B.’s in the game than him.
He missed a month with a frickin’ blister…been on the DL more than any other player I’ve seen. Oh…never mind. 1 year at $1.5…anything more would be tragic.
Good job, Tom...now on to the manager problem.
Hey, Ed...
… we know how you feel about Wood. YOU try pitching with your skin falling off part of your pitching hand. He’s not the only pitcher who’s had this issue.
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Seriously.
He’s confusing toughness with effectiveness.
Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
My point is this, Al...
… at one point or another, throughout the season, when he’s needed most, he’ll be on the 15 day DL and will be out 3-4 weeks. He’s notorious for it. If you can’t depend on a player, then why continue to put yourself in a bad situation?
Good job, Tom...now on to the manager problem.
Anything more would be tragic?
No, tragic is $18 million for Zambrano, Soriano. Tragic is $4.5 million for John Grabow.
$4.8 million
Where have you gone, Kiko Calero. A nation turns its lonely eyes to you.
I don't have any problem with him coming back
so long as he continues to be effective.
by Not Bruce Froemming on Aug 24, 2011 10:44 PM CDT reply actions
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