O's could be getting Marquis

[RVAbird]

I wish they were taking Walker instead of giving us 4 million.

Agreed.

Are we cool with this rotation

Guthrie

Marguis

Garland

Japanese Pitcher

Albers

NO. If we acquire Marquis AND sign Uehara there is absolutely no need to sign Garland to a multi-year deal. Please stay away from Garland at all costs.

[Nick The Stick]

Btw....I think this becomes official today. Probably only a few hours away.

I like you, Belky. And I like your icon.

[Mackus]

Are we cool with this rotation

Guthrie

Marguis

Garland

Japanese Pitcher

Albers

Replace Garland with any of the guys already on our roster and I'm happy.

I'll be very upset if we sign Garland. That would be an utterly indefensible move.

[MemphisOsFan]

Looks like this would be a good trade for all teams involved.

[TheBee]

Yes, he's owed 9.875 M for 2009 and then will leave via free agency. As long as the cubs are eating about a quarter of that or more I'm fine with it. And the reason I'm fine with it is specifically because he'll only be a one year commitment, versus Garland or some of the other bad FA options.

I think there's a pretty good likelihood of Marquis putting up a 5+ ERA in OPACY. But as long as we aren't paying more than 7 Mil for him and he walks after 2009 I'm okay with it. We don't need an expensive, aging, backend stop gap for more than one year because we'll have a ton of young pitchers become ML ready in the next couple seasons.

I agree with you. My HOWEVER was in relation to the Garland's and Byrds who will be seeking multi year commitments. I view the one year left as a positive thing for us... I don't want an extension given to him

[Peace21]

Replace Garland with any of the guys already on our roster and I'm happy.

I'll be very upset if we sign Garland. That would be an utterly indefensible move.

I put Garland there to half irratate some you guys.

[Maverick2143]

Are we cool with this rotation

Guthrie

Marguis

Garland

Japanese Pitcher

Albers

I could live with it if I had too, but I am not comfortable or happy with Garland in any way, shape, or form.

I would much rather see us make a run at Sheets and then take a look at Prior on a 1-2 year incentive laden deal.

Sheets

Guthrie

Marquis

Prior

Japanese Pitcher/Albers/Patton

[El Gordo]

Btw....I think this becomes official today. Probably only a few hours away.

If this is what you think, then why all the confusion over the Cubs needing potential ownership approval?

[prs2]

Espn has on their front page that this deal is no where close.

[OsLuvrInKy]

If this is what you think, then why all the confusion over the Cubs needing potential ownership approval?

With the Cubs shedding the payroll of DeRosa and Marquis there is no additional payroll that needs to be approved. Bottom line stays the same....for this coming season anyways...

[Maverick2143]

If this is what you think, then why all the confusion over the Cubs needing potential ownership approval?

IIRC that was more of a financial issue than an baseball issue. By trading Marquis's salary I think Henry will have alevated any financial concerns.

[Oriolesfan1988]

If this is what you think, then why all the confusion over the Cubs needing potential ownership approval?

Could because of tribune filing for bankruptcy? :scratchchinhmm:

Edit: Incorrect does not affect the cubs

[Maverick2143]

Could because of tribune filing for bankruptcy? :scratchchinhmm:

Cubs weren't a part of that filing.

[Birds08]

Espn has on their front page that this deal is no where close.

While this may be true, many on hear regard ESPN as the National Enquirer based on its more recent track record.

[zff4]

Look at the deal from this perspective. Change nothing but the recipients:

Cubs get Peavy from Baltimore

Orioles get Hill, Vitters, Cedeno, Happ

Would you do this? In a heartbeat. Great return for Peavy. This ladies and gentlemen is why AM is stockpiling arms.