Chisoxfn Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Alright, on the front page of chicagosports.com is this piece on trade ideas for the cubs that the readers have sent in. Now I know on this board we come up with some kind of crazy trade ideas, hell, I'm part to blame for that, lol, but I rarely see things like this. Is their plan to make Cub fans look like idiots..is this Sullivan saying, your ideas are dumb, stop sending them to me. Afterall, no emails, no questions to answer...he gets paid to sit their I thought it was a pretty comical read though, and this is coming from me of all people, a person not too infatuated with the whole Cubs thing. http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sp...-home-headlines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted July 26, 2004 Author Share Posted July 26, 2004 For those that aren't registered, I'll post a few of hte peoples questions (removing the names) and sum up my takes on it. What can I say, I'm bored at work. The Cubs desperately seem to need another bat as well as bullpen help. Is it possible that Orioles super-sub Melvin Mora may become available? He can play short and has the ability to bat at the top of a lineup. Also, as far as a closer goes, what are the chances the Cubs consider a John Smoltz-like maneuver and convert Ryan Dempster into a closer? He's already starting to pitch in relief at Iowa. Don't mention Dempster and Smoltz in the same sentence. Just say switch him to closer and even thats a stretch considering he's coming off Tommy John (I think). Orioles would be crazy to deal Mora, why ask...how about the Sox acquire Prior. The Cubs need to move Sammy Sosa, even if it means eating part of his salary. This would clear the way to pursue a trade for Steve Finley who wouldn't fit in any other way. Now as much as I agree with dealing Sosa. I think first and foremost he's overrated. He isn't good defensively, doesn't play smart baseball, and is frankly and ass who tries to control too much of the team. However, he is also one of the best offensive players in the game and a marketing machine (not that the Cubs really need that, after all they have Wrigley). But who the hell would switch Sosa for Finely..for cripes sakes are you nuts. Christ, how about the Sox deal Maggs so they can make room for Danny Bautista. Paul, why don't the Cubs offer up (Carlos) Zambrano and see what they can get? When he's on, he's unhittable, but I think Zee's temper will prevent him from becoming a consistent winner. Ya, lets deal the best pitcher on the staff (been healthy all year, been a horse) whose young and is already pitching badass, plus he has incredible upside. Unless your getting Ben Sheets back or C.C. Sabathia (to add a lefty to a right handed staff) then you should be banished from Cubville for even suggesting this. I think the Cubs should make a move for Carlos Beltran. They should send (Moises) Alou (pick up some of his contract) and a top prospect to the Astros for him. Then they should get Orlando Cabrera to play short. This will add variety to lineup that is too right-handed and slow. Wow, the Astros are going to deal Beltran for another rent a player, not to mention help out the team they are going against for the wildcard, along with another few times. While were at it, how about the Twins deal Brad Radke, Jacque Jones, and Johann Santana to the Sox for Elo, Scho, and Borchard. How about we trade 100,000 of the new, whiny Cubs fans for Randy Johnson? Arizona will get a good fan base to raise attendance and profits and the Cubs get Johnson. Seriously, in all the years of being a Cubs fan I've never heard so much moaning about everything. Personally, I think most of this bad attitude comes from people thinking it's cute to be a Cubs fan now that they are good. Its a long season people...get used to it! Now this is a hell of a question and sine I'm bashing, I better give credit to where its deserved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxman352000 Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GASHWOUND Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 Jeezus...Are those trade questions serious???Alou for Beltran?!?!?! Are these guys on crack.. I would be makin fun of them too..idiots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnB Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 I love the last one.....so true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochpuppy Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 So the concrete has been hitting Cub fans on the head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasox24 Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 So the concrete has been hitting Cub fans on the head. I think so... I can't believe that this was on a major website. Normally you find these kind of stupid trade ideas on a message board... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BridgeportHeather Posted July 27, 2004 Share Posted July 27, 2004 As if the Trib's needed for Cub fan stupidity to be known!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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