Kevin Gregg Files for Free Agency

By Neil on November 9, 2009 10 Vote 0 Votes

The Cubs' former closer was one of 31 players to file for free agency on Monday. Kevin Gregg is a Type-A free agent but the Cubs are not expected to offer him arbitration or attempt to re-sign the right-handed reliever.

Kevin Gregg was acquired from the Marlins last winter for Jose Ceda.

The Cubs have only two potential free agents that have yet to file ... John Grabow and Chad Fox. Rich Harden and Reed Johnson filed last week and the Cubs are expected to let both players walk.

The Cubs are expected to re-sign John Grabow before the southpaw hits the open market. Reports have suggested that Grabow could receive a two-year deal with an option for 2012 worth more than $3 million per season.

ripsnorter

Suzy wrote: "Re: Grabow...Considering the Cubs history with arm problems...(Prior/Wood/Guzman...etc.)Hendry should be thinking about those bone chips Grabow

has."

Suzy, you ought to know JHendry by now. He'll sign Grabow, and Grabow will spend almost all of 2010 on the DL. When he comes back, he won't be as good . . . .

agustin rexach

BTW before you leave K.Gregg...You are the best worse closer ever, thank you but no thanks. I don't recall anybody being more clutch...one thing is to be a very bad pitcher and antother thing is to be a very bad pitcher when it counts. Have a great life.

Chris

Neil, et al:

Correct me if I'm wrong but whoever picks up Gregg, being a type-A free agent, we get their first round pick and a supplementary (sandwich) pick, right? Sounds like a fair trade off.

Neil

Agustin is right, the Cubs must offer arbitration first.

agustin rexach

No, we have to ofer arbitration in order for that to happen...and Gregg would be stupid not to accept arbitration if offered and we don't want that. Then again, he might blow that too!

SuzyS

Re: Grabow...Considering the Cubs history with arm problems...(Prior/Wood/Guzman...etc.)Hendry should be thinking about those bone chips Grabow

has.

SuzyS

It will be interesting to see who picks him up...AND...how they use him.

ie...the Phillies as a low cost insurance for Lidge? ( I don't think so...but then????).