Steve9347 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jun 25, 2013 -> 11:40 AM) s***, I wouldn't mind. Relievers find it and lose it all the time. Brad Lidge's ERAs progressively went from 5.28 to 3.36 to 1.95 to 7.21 to 2.96 to 1.40 to 9.64. Marmol has trouble throwing strikes, but the stuff is still there. The remainder of the $9.8 million he's owed this year make a trade or claim pointless. Once he's released if you can sign him up and let him work out the kinks in a lost year with Coop, I guess he might maybe be worth a look at. However, I'm sure a lot of teams would take a chance on that heat at a much, much smaller salary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jun 25, 2013 -> 11:43 AM) The remainder of the $9.8 million he's owed this year make a trade or claim pointless. Once he's released if you can sign him up and let him work out the kinks in a lost year with Coop, I guess he might maybe be worth a look at. However, I'm sure a lot of teams would take a chance on that heat at a much, much smaller salary. Oh yeah, no, claiming the remainder is stupid. There's no way in hell I'd do that. I'd rather give that money to Adam Dunn. But once he clears and is released, yeah, if he is an outright free agent and he doesn't want to move, I have no problem with the Sox picking him up. I mean, who are they going to give the innings to, Omogrosso? Heath? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2nd_city_saint787 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 He was still really effective vs left hand hitters, if he gets cut outright then sign me up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Cubs at least taking the trash out. Sox need to do a little housecleaning soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 25, 2013 Author Share Posted June 25, 2013 Can we stop having penis envy of a team that hasn't won a thing in 108 years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 25, 2013 -> 03:42 PM) Can we stop having penis envy of a team that hasn't won a thing in 108 years? THEIR PROSPECTS!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitekrazy Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 25, 2013 -> 01:42 PM) Can we stop having penis envy of a team that hasn't won a thing in 108 years? Post of the week. I know the first post was a joke but I can't believe anyone here would seriously think Coop will fix Marmol. I think Coop has lost his magic wand or some of these guys are just really, really bad. He couldn't fix the former Twins dude last year. Danks and Floyd are not a testament to Coop's greatness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 QUOTE (kitekrazy @ Jun 26, 2013 -> 12:13 AM) Post of the week. I know the first post was a joke but I can't believe anyone here would seriously think Coop will fix Marmol. I think Coop has lost his magic wand or some of these guys are just really, really bad. He couldn't fix the former Twins dude last year. Danks and Floyd are not a testament to Coop's greatness. And Liriano's doing just swell this season with the Pirates, who are currently 17 games over .500 and having their best season in over 20 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 I'm saying there's absolutely no harm in bringing him in on a minimum deal. The dude can still throw. If he can control it to any extent, he's damn near unhittable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jun 26, 2013 -> 09:21 AM) I'm saying there's absolutely no harm in bringing him in on a minimum deal. The dude can still throw. If he can control it to any extent, he's damn near unhittable. He'll be at the point where he can basically decide where he wants to sign after he clears waivers right? Sure I'd give him an offer and send Omogrosso down to do it, no guarantee he'll want to pitch for us though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 If 2013 is dead, the last guy we are bringing in is Carlos Marmol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 26, 2013 -> 09:39 AM) If 2013 is dead, the last guy we are bringing in is Carlos Marmol. Why's that? Do you think a competitive team would actually give him a roster spot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Really, he's only 30 this year and he could realistically be effective for the next 5 years. There's no harm in trying to see if there's anything left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jun 26, 2013 -> 09:01 AM) Really, he's only 30 this year and he could realistically be effective for the next 5 years. There's no harm in trying to see if there's anything left. But you wouldn't have team control over him for five years. Realistically you'd sign him to a deal to finish out this season. At that point, if you are successful, he gets expensive and leaves. If he isn't, he sucks and goes away. There is no net gain for the Sox at this point in the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 26, 2013 -> 08:41 AM) Why's that? Do you think a competitive team would actually give him a roster spot? I can think of one possibility off of the top of my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 26, 2013 -> 10:17 AM) I can think of one possibility off of the top of my head. Come on man, actually say it. Do you mean the Tigers? Please stop toying with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 26, 2013 -> 09:19 AM) Come on man, actually say it. Do you mean the Tigers? Please stop toying with me. Yes. Detroit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 So try to attach an option. He's not going to get anything more than 1-year deal next year anyways. If you sign him to the pro-rated min this year and you can sign him for $3 mill next year, it's worth it, and I think that's perfect logical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Jun 26, 2013 -> 09:42 AM) So try to attach an option. He's not going to get anything more than 1-year deal next year anyways. If you sign him to the pro-rated min this year and you can sign him for $3 mill next year, it's worth it, and I think that's perfect logical. An option makes it worthwhile, because then you have a tradeable asset if he does succeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerksticks Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 cubs suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 QUOTE (Jerksticks @ Jun 26, 2013 -> 01:49 PM) cubs suck. Really, this post is all you need to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitekrazy Posted June 28, 2013 Share Posted June 28, 2013 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 26, 2013 -> 05:36 AM) And Liriano's doing just swell this season with the Pirates, who are currently 17 games over .500 and having their best season in over 20 years. This proves my theory that if you want to look like a better pitcher, go pitch in the NL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2013-06...r-ryan-dempster How the Cubs were irresponsible with Marmol, Dempster and Edwin Jackson... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Feldman and Clevenger to Orioles for Arietta and Strop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted July 2, 2013 Share Posted July 2, 2013 Hell of a return on their investment in Feldman. Cubs with a great trade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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