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I know it's been said before, but I really don't think the Cubs would trade Veal. Not talking anything talent wise with the trade, just with Veal's personal problems he's been through this offseason. After his mom tragically died, his father was killed in a scuba diving accident and Hendry, Fleita and co. have helped set up trust funds for him which were advertised through various websites including Cubs.com. I know this is a business, but I just don't see Hendry telling Veal and his brother to take a hike after all they've done for him when he could probably be replaced in a trade with players of other need for you guys.

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I know it's been said before, but I really don't think the Cubs would trade Veal. Not talking anything talent wise with the trade, just with Veal's personal problems he's been through this offseason. After his mom tragically died, his father was killed in a scuba diving accident and Hendry, Fleita and co. have helped set up trust funds for him which were advertised through various websites including Cubs.com. I know this is a business, but I just don't see Hendry telling Veal and his brother to take a hike after all they've done for him when he could probably be replaced in a trade with players of other need for you guys.

Rammy ... no disrespect but this is the Bedard thread!

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When the engine finally starts, this car will move fast.

I hope that means we'll jump on the Cedeno, Gallagher, Murton, and Veal trade rather than just dilly-dally around. IMO, that's the best possible return we can get for Roberts. Now and through the remainder of his deal.

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Reds pursuing Blanton....

http://www.redszone.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=7

Would it be perverse of me to think that there is still an iota of a chance that the Reds will come in and offer Bruce for Bedard at the last minute and kill the Mariners deal...?

Paul Daugherty says Reds are seriously pursuing Joe Blanton

Just read this post on the Sun Deck:

Didn't see it listed elsewhere but FWIW--Paul Daugherty on WLW said about an hour ago his sources are telling him the Reds are seriously pursuing Joe Blanton.

http://www.redszone.com/forums/showt...13#post1547813

I hope Krivsky is smart enough to not give up one of the fab five of Bailey, Bruce, Cueto, Volquez, or Votto for Blanton.

The Homer-ism never ceases to amaze me !:D

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There's a CAR?

How many rides is it giving?

I'm sorry, this gave me an idea for a different metaphor...

This whole ordeal has been a lot like losing your virginity. You spend what feels like forever getting ready for it, but just after you've finally started, you're already finished.

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