While the Milton Bradley saga continues to dominate the headlines as the Cubs attempt to move him, Jim Hendry reportedly is looking to make other improvements ... namely adding a centerfielder and a veteran right-hander for the back end of the bullpen.
The Cubs appear to be in a holding pattern on adding any large contracts until Bradley is traded, two right-handed relievers entered the Cubs rumor mill over the weekend ... Matt Capps and Kiko Calero.
Here is the latest ...
Milton Bradley
According to Bruce Levine, the Cubs were very close to acquiring Mike Lowell from the Red Sox for Milton Bradley during the Winter Meetings. Could the Red Sox still be interested?
Nick Carfado of the Boston Globe does not think Milton Bradley would be a good fit in Boston ... but Mike Cameron would.
Dan Wheeler joined Holden Kushner and Jim Duquette during MLB Live Weekend Sunday morning. Holden asked Wheeler about the Bradley-to-the-Rays rumors. Wheeler indicated he knew nothing more than what he has read in the papers and online.
Wheeler played with Bradley in 1999 in the Pan American Games. Wheeler described Milton as a great guy but admitted he knows his track record. Wheeler said he did not have any problems with Milton Bradley.
Wheeler has 100% confidence in the Rays front office. He feels either with Pat Burrell or Milton Bradley the Rays will compete in 2010.
Ron Washington on Milton Bradley ... from Baseball Prospectus
"I don't have the formula to why Milton did what he did for us, but I had Milton in Oakland (as a third-base coach) and I handled Milton like a man. I called him out when it was time to call him out and he accepted it. Milton is a very smart guy and he knows when he's done wrong. I just didn't let it fester, and in the process, he enjoyed playing in Texas. He certainly enjoyed all of his teammates and the atmosphere that we created there. I just treated Milton like I treated everyone else, like a man."
Matt Capps
According to multiple reports on Sunday afternoon, the Cubs are interested in Matt Capps ... and Capps is interested in the Chicago Cubs.
Capps was non-tendered on Saturday by the Pirates. Some called the non-tender a surprise but Capps is coming off a horrible year. Capps made $2.4 million in 2009 and posted a 4-8 record with a 5.80 ERA and a 1.66 WHIP.
Capps saved 27 games but blew five saves and served up 10 home runs in 54 1/3 innings ... teams hit a very high .324 against him with a .533 SLG and a .364 BABIP. Capps turned 26 last September and he was solid for a bad Pirates team in previous years.
- 2008 - 2-3 with a 3.02 ERA and a 0.97 WHIP in 49 games ... 21 for 26 in save opportunities - .234 average, a .373 SLG and a .268 BABIP
- 2007 - 4-7 with a 2.28 ERA and a 1.01 WHIP in 76 games ... 18 for 21 in save opportunities - .220 average, a .316 SLG and a .263 BABIP
According to the Tribune, Matt Capps could give Lou Piniella another option in the backend of the pen. The closer job is Carlos Marmol's to lose while Angel Guzman is projected, if healthy, to be the Cubs' number one right-handed setup man.
Bill James is projecting a 3-3 record for Matt Capps in 2010 with a 3.47 ERA and a 1.18 WHIP ... with 30 saves and a .297 BABIP.
Matt Capps' Player Page on Baseball Reference
Kiko Calero
The Tribune mentioned the Cubs' interest in Kiko Calero on Saturday night. Calero had a career-year for the Marlins in 2009. Calero posted a 2-2 record in 67 games without a save and a 1.95 ERA with a 1.10 WHIP.
Calero allowed just one gopher ball in 60 innings and held opponents to a .180 batting average with a .261 BABIP and a .235 SLG. Calero was a very effective 34-year old righty. Calero turns 35 on January 9 and is the pitcher somewhere between his career year and his career numbers.
Kiko Calero's Career Numbers: 14-12 with a 3.24 ERA and a 1.20 WHIP ... .217 batting average, .334 SLG and a .281 BABIP.
Bill James is projecting a 4-3 record with a 3.38 ERA and a 1.31 WHIP for Calero in 2010 ... a .302 BABIP in 66 games.
Kiko Calero's Player Page on Baseball Reference
A Little Tender-ness
The Cubs tendered contracts to eight of their nine arbitration eligible players for 2010 on Saturday. Jeff Baker, Sean Marshall, Angel Guzman, Koyie Hill, Ryan Theriot, Tom Gorzelanny, Carlos Marmol and Mike Fontenot were tendered before the deadline while Neal Cotts was not ... Cotts is expected to be offered a minor league contract by the Cubs with an invitation to spring training while he recovers from Tommy John Surgery.
The Cubs 40-man roster now stands at 37.
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so what are the odds that we now send Milton to Texas for Lowell? Washington obviously likes Milton and thinks he can handle him and we were apparently close to obtaining Lowell. Any thoughts
I hope. 3 ways don't always happen all at once. Just considering club house presence alone, Lowell would be 5 times the asset over Burrell. However, except for 8 games at 2nd, Lowell has only played 3rd base his entite career. Kind of a high priced back up for Ramirez for sure, but odds are, he will be needed there.
yeah I think lowell could probably play some 1b for us too, so having him as our corner infield back up i think would be a hell of a move.
The problem is the $$$$. Texas might take Bradley for Lowell if we ate the vast majority of Bradley's salary. Texas is paying Lowell $3 million this year. So if we ate $15 million of Bradley's salary so Texas only had to pay Bradley $3 million per year, we might have a deal. I'd rather keep Bradley and take my chances though.
Remeber the old days when the Cubs were in on the battle for the top free agents? Now they are reduced to looking over the scrap heaps of the Pirates and Marlins.
Imagine if you were a die-hard fan of a small market team? This year's free agent class just isn't that hot, and well, the Cubs are kind of in a holding pattern next year because of how miserably underachieving the club was in 2009 considering the payroll. Either Soriano and Soto produce, or big changes happen in 2011. That free agent class should be pretty interesting: http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2009/09/2011-mlb-free-agents.html
I wouldn't get too excietd about the free agent class in 2011. The free agent class ALWAYS looks good when you are still 18 months away. But as you get closer, guys like Joe Mauer will tyically re-sign with his team before they ever get to free agency. You'll have some good ones still out there, but many of the best guys will re-sign before they get to the open market, mostly leaving the garbage.
yeah but the thing is, the pirates scrap heap has never been too bad. They produce some good talent then let it go or trade it before they have to pay. Id rather have the talent the pirates have had over the last ten years then the crap the cubs have drafted and brought up to the majors.
Because the Cubs do not know how to develop their talent.
bradley would be perfect in Washington . . . or any other city other than Chicago.
Capps: Kevin Gregg #2. In previous years I liked Capps, but looking at those numbers, he looked like Kevin Gregg last year. He's a perfect fit for the Cubs' closer role!!!!! lol
Johnny Eugene Gomes was cut by the Reds. Let's see: 20 HR, .267 avg. 55 RBI, IN 281 AB LAST YEAR. Why not sign him? He did more in parttime role than little Milty Eugene. Funko took 600 AB for lesser numbers. WHY NOT JHendry? Oh, I understand: it would improve the team. lol
Of course he do we need starting help and he looking for bullpen help.
What makes you say Gregg and Capps are similar pitchers?
Capps is a control pitcher that rarely walks hitter while Gregg gets himself into trouble with walks. The only thing I see them having in common is struggles in 2009. I think Capps was pitching through pain in 2009 and would be a very nice addition to our bullpen. He is a much better pitcher than Gregg.
How bout a Bradley for Pierre? Talk about a trade of bad contracts. If we then bring in Castillo from Mets, we would look some what like the Marlins when they won it all.
Projected Lineup
1. Pierre
2. Castillo
3. Lee
4. Ramirez
5. Soriano
6. Soto
7. Theriot
8. Fukudome
9. Pitcher
Just a thought.......
Please not Juan Pierre again, did we not try that experiment already.
we would have the same names as the top of the Marlins lineup that won it all...too bad they are all 7 years older.
Well, with Hendry's spending like he is a US senator and Rickett's refusal to take his wallet out of his fanny pack, I'm not even sure how many of these bargain basement deals we can afford.
Can Bradley be sold to a Japan team? Although, I would have to ruin our US relation with that country.
Rotoworld is reporting on an Ed Price Twitter saying John Lackey is rumored to be taking a physical with the Red Sox. Very interesting move by the Sox as it would seem to set the table for AGon to Boston for Buchholz plus a few from a group of Kelley, Kalish, Anderson, Westmoreland, Pimental, and Reddick.
Relating this to the Cubs, it really shows the benefits of a great farm system. Boston can do many things because they keep developing highly desired talent. The dealt 2 very good prospects for Victor Martinez and are still loaded. All we've got from the standpoint of players desired by other teams is Castro, Vitters and Cashner.
Maybe the Cubs should spend more money hiring the right scouting/development folks away from other teams and less on major league players!
The Red Sox are a great organization. I dislike them a lot (sorry Suzy!), but the are good.
Here is a pipe-dream of a direct impact to the Cubs. If the Sox sign Lackey, it likely will trigger a response from the Yanks. Beckett-Lackey-Lester-Buchholz could be the best 1-4 anywhere. Dangle Zambrano while the Yanks are not thinking practically (do they ever) rather with their emotions.
I've said it before, my goal in trading Z is not to gain MLB players in return, it is unload one of the really bad contracts and free up 18M$ this year and the next 2. Certainly Hendry could get Melky, then add some prospects. Freeing up 18M$ this year would be enormous.
I know I'm crazy. And envious of teams like the Red Sox. A GM with the balls to say flat out NO to Bay's call for a 5th year, no matter how popular with the fans, but also to go out get the man your team needs.
please hendry, get ur butt on the phone with the yankees and fleece them of all u can. They cant let boston do something without making a move of there own. Now that they have lackey and looks like a Halliday deal is done with Philly, Yanks gotta do something. Please recognize that Jim, get Melky and prospects and free up some cash in the process.
this really replies to 3 posts:
1) Ripsnorter...Bradley wonot sirvive Boston...another small park with rabid fans.
2) It's interesting if the Red Sox get Lackey...it will leave Toronto scratching it's head re Halladay as they'll have one less trading partner
with a great farm system.
It will leave the Yanks and the Phillies
(possibly the Angels) to battle it out
for Halladay.
David F. I liked the new Toronto GMs move to strengthen the scouting department dramatically...the Cubs are weak in talent evaluation and development...If I'm Ricketts that's where I really put my money...(although
Toronto did just sign Gatheright...lol)
jc3-6-3...its ok you're not a fan of Boston...I'll still reply to you...even if I can't understand not liking the land of Yazstremski/Williams/El Tiante
etc....If you think about it...They are the only team that directly builds teams to beat the hated Yankees...for that reason alone , they are to be admired.
I have to agree re trading Zambrano...the Cubs simply cannot afford 2 18 million dollar contracts not performiong to contract value.
However, I believe both Lackey and Halladay will have to find a new home
before "Z" comes into play....The question...as always...is will Hendry
get enough for him?
It would better to move him to the Yanks
or Red Sox...they have batter fsrm systems...but the Angels might have interest also if Boston signs Lackey.
Jason Bay is a good player...but I think
Theo is targeting Halliday a little more.
Capps is taking an interview on XM. Of course he claims that his elbow and shoulder are sound and feel fine.
Most interesting was his answer to the question if he were willing to go to a team where he is not the closer. He said definitely, he said he'd play shortstop if the right team asked him! Yes! Sign him up!
Capps would be a great pickup...WAY better than Putz woulda been.
Marmol, Capps, Grabow, Guzman is a pretty formidable back of the pen and we could really shorten games to 6-7 innings on the opposition with these guys.
I would love Lowell, seems like a great clubhouse leader and has won everywhere he has played. He would be a great backup option to spell Lee and ARam on offdays and if godforbid ARam or Lee goes down (as they each have in the past few years)
This really doesnt help to solve our issue at 2B but it does help get rid of MB and improve clubhouse mood and depth and one thing we havent really mentioned is that it helps make Micah Hoffpauir that much more available for a future trade.
What I do not understand is why we continue to hear about relief pitchers that the Cubs are potentially looking at or considering. I will admit, the back end of our pen was an issue last year, but so was our anemic offense. Last time i checked, it was a lot easier to find good bullpen parts late rather than good hitters late. Maybe it is just my frustration setting in from reading the same Milton Bradley story every day with no more results.
Speaking of which, what would be wrong with playing Lowell at second base. Given that he is not going to field the ball like Ryne Sandberg over there, but he couldn't be any worse than some of the other suspect Cubs' fielders are.
You won't get Melky and prospects for Z unless you pay a good portion of Z's salary. The Yanks could deal prospects for Halladay and sign him for $20 mill per year. Halladay at $20 million is a much better deal than Z at $18 million.
David, also your man Gathright was with Boston last year. You mention that the Cubs are weak in talent evaluation but mention that we should consider trading for Halladay, well he was scouted and signed by our present scouting director.
Where did I say we should trade for Halladay? I would be open to it at the right price but wouldn't trade what the Jays likely wanted from the Cubs (though moot now that he was dealt to the Phils).
However, the Phillies might beat them to the punch because according to mlbtraderumors.com their are actively in conversation for an extenion for Roy Hallady and also Cliff Lee could be traded.
mlbtraderumors.com is now reporting a three way deal between the Phillies, Jays and Mariners. Phillies will get Halladay, Seatle will get Cliff Lee and I do not know what the Jays will get in return.
i saw something looked like, brandon morrow, ja happ and a ton of prospects
Buster Olney tweeted about 20 minutes ago, the next best starting pitcher on the market is Joel Pineiro -- and the Cubs would like to make a deal.
I do not know how we can afford him if we can not add payroll. I do not really care about Joel Pineiro however he will be an upgrade though.
Rickette's needs to take some of the money he is going to spend on real estate in Naples Florida and put it into the baseball team. I know that he has a ton of bad contracts but the Tribune was at least willing to spend money to improve(?) the ball club. It looks like we have another owner who is going to stand back and let the Red Sox, the Yankees, and now the Phillies dominate the next few years.
If we are looking at C's why not look at Carrasco of the White Sox. He might be a better option than the other 2 C's. They need to wrap up CF & pick up Cameron.
My understanding is Carrasco can be a fill-in starter if needed. He did well on the southside. No Cameron, leave Fukodome in CF & land Dye for RF. Do you think we have a gm that can't figure it out. Castro @ ss & theriot at 2b saves money spent on the 2b position.
If all this Lackey, Halladay, Lee stuff pans out, there goes all the aces.
I re-enter my bid to toss Zambrano's name out as "available". The Angels are gonna be real scared real fast. And the Yanks always like to improve (and spend $$).
David, you really don't think the Yanks would part ways with Melky, who looks like their 4th OF, for Zambrano?
I know it's futile, I don't think Hendry would ever consider moving Z, but the Angles have some attractive parts - Brandon Wood, Joe Saunders, and the Yanks have the switch hitting CF the Cubs need.
I would love to free of Zambrano.
I would rather Ervin Santana over Joe Saunders though.
jc - I think Z at $18 million a year has negative value so that's why I don't think the Yanks would deal Melky for him. Now, if the Cubs ate $4 million a year on Z's contract to get it to closer to what he'd be worth on the market, then I think you could get someone like Melky for him. If the Cubs ate even more to get Z's contract into the $10-12 million range maybe you could get a couple middle rated prospects too.
From Baseball America Dec 14;
'Vitters was an extreme example of a very good prospect performing poorly in a league (FSL 14th ranking) "Wherever you rank him will be too high and too low" on scout told J.J. Cooper explaining that he's a high risk high reward prospect." ...Vitters will probably rank seventh when we release an updated Top 100 next spring.'
(In response to reader who could not understand why Vitters ranks 3rd in Cubs prospects but 14th in FSL)
Seems Vitters is being veiwed as very high ceiling or a bust. One could question why would you use a top pick like this on such a high risk prospect... Then again he will be the 7th prospect on the top 100 come this spring.
For all those that think the Yankees now need to do something for a comparison move with the Red Sox - did you forget not only did they just win the world series, but at the meetings they got Curtis Granderson.
The only move they have left to make is for a left fielder. They could add a starter, but thats about it. They are set in the top of their rotation with Sabathia, Burnett, and Petitte. They will not take on a Zambrano salary. They do make an interesting option though for a three way trade partner with the Rays. Burrell would be a good fit in New York or Boston depending on where Holliday and Bay fall into place.
How about this:
Cubs get Melky Cabrera
Yanks get Burrell
Rays get Bradley and about 5 million in cash
How is it that the Cubs have all this pitching in the system, but no starters are major league ready? Why not start the season with either a Jay Jackson or Chris Carpenter as fifth starter?
JH would do that in a heartbeat ... the problem with that deal is the Rays supposedly want $15 million to take on Bradley, not $5 million.
Why in the world would the yankees trade Melky to get Pat Burrell ?????
Burrell is a dog with fleas making $9M. He's right next to Bradley in the "no one wants him" category.
According to a tweet from Ken Rosenthal, the Red Sox are in serious discussions with Mike Cameron.
Just came in ...
For better or worse, I think Cameron signs somewhere before we unload Bradley. I still think we should hold onto Milton instead of paying the $$$ it appears like it will take to deal him.
That makes my day. Thank God.
Cameron would be another Dog in the outfield to add to Hendry's long list of crap such as Jock Jones, Burnitz, Fuku, Bradley, Cliff Floyd, Soriano, Kal Daniels, Craig Monroe,and on and on and on.
More from BA:
Jim Callis best non-top ten (Best ten minor league players not making their organization's top ten prospect list);
Good news... three Cubs are on it;
Kyler Burke RF "one of the best outfield arms in the minors"
Jeffery Antigua LHSP "has advanced feel for his age" (19)
And for those lamenting the DeRosa trade,
John Gaub "One scout calls Gaub the best lefthanded reliever in the minors and predicts he'll be an asset in Chicago's bullpen next season"
Thanks for posting this JW... always nice to see someone on here other than Neil having positive things to say :-)
just heard on the radio that boston got Lackey
5 years / 82m
if cameron signs w/ the redsox, then i'm done w/ the tribetts family, as we all should. no i don't love cameron, but it is obvious they won't spend money just like the tribune co. we won't save money on bradley, any contract will be a wash at best or the cubs will eat money for 2011. no CF help, 2b, sp or rp, to date the tribetts have screwed the fans w/ higher tix, screwed mesa after 50 yrs when no team in 20 has moved to FL and now screwing the fans again by not spending money, despite savings from harden, gregg and johnson. there is NO grace period tribetts family and kenney, rest assured there wil be many empty seats come sept next year when we are not in contention. repeat after 101 yrs there is not a grace period. disgusting all of this.
The last thing this team needs is Mike Cameron a 250 hitter who strikes out way too much. We could then count on what 500+ strikeouts next year from our outfield alone?
The Ricketts are doing everything right at the moment, tying Hendry's hands. He told the world that the personnel will be held accountable in this organization. Hendry is proving his worth this offseason, by doing absolutely nothing. And the Ricketts have not saved any money this offseason even by unloading Harden, Gregg, Miles, etc. Arbitration raises and interest payments alone the Cubs are still in the negative in that sense.
Ken Rosenthal just tweeted, two years in the $15.5 million for Cameron
Mike Cameron agreed to terms with the Red Sox ...
well...milton bradley is really screwing us over here. can you say handcuffed?
Doesn't it seem alot of teams made alot of moves today, and yet JH is sitting back and doing nothing? We know this team is not going to be good next year as is. But he better find an effective starting pitcher soon, before they are all gone. We can make do with a platoon of Fuku/Milt in right, but this team can not replace Lilly with what is in house currently.
That is a lot of money for cameron. I woas thinking 5mm Topps!!
Yah way to much money, there is no way I would want Cubs to give that to Cameron. Also I wanted it to be a 1 year contract. No wonder Cameron is not in Cubs blue, Boston likes to waste money. He might be platoon with Hermida.
Boston spent over 100 million today on Lackey and Cameron. Cubs are not in the top 3 payroll, Boston pass them today.
Jim C, I thought that is what he would of go to in a 1 year contract being 38.
woody34-enjoy 102 yrs w/o a title as U are so happy hendry's cannot make moves; ther tribetts are doing EVERYTHING wrong, raising tix prices, screwing fans in chicago and mesa, adding revenue w/ the bleachers and not making FA moves. i don't give a damn about interest pymts; then don't buy the team. have u seen the chicago national league ballclub tax returns for the last few yrs; nope me neither so how do i know they weren't making 40M a year; that cover's the interest pymts. plus the tribune had to pay shareholders; there are none now so how much that saves we won't know. harden, gregg, johnson is 14M, arb raises won't be more than 10M, heilmann and miles saved another 3.2M, est 2M for the LF bleacher billboards plus 14.48M for the 4.82 avg tix price (assuming 3M fans which us stupid cubs fans do every year) and there is a ***load of money not being spent here. this is disgusting. and the media is figuring it out; listen to phil rogers and bruce levine. can't wait till the cubs convention; if any of the tribetts has the balls to show up; they gonna get their ass kicked. like i said; there is nO grace period; so either put up a winner or the tribetts will have there ownership faith destroyed before they even try. i don't need fancy bathrooms; save the damn money and get me a winner. 102 yrs and counting...........
Does anybody think that all these rumors are just that, rumors. I have a bad feeling that we will be stuck with the same underperforming team we had last year, and yes i got a feeling that Milton bradley will be back with the team and be the starting right fielder. I have a bad feeling that there will be no moves made at all. Thanks Hendry for giving the jerk bradley a 3 year contract. Cubs Fans I guess we will have to wait till 2011, because the 2010 season is lost.
There is no such thing as the tribetts family. You discredit your entire criticism when you don't even know how to spell the name right. It's the RICKETTS family. Nobody can buy something as expensive as the Cubs team without having interest payments. You can't just say don't buy the team if you have to pay interest payments. If that was the case, Sam Zell would still be owning this team and we all know how much he cares if the Cubs win or not. There is also being money spent on improving the players' facilities which are horribly outdated. The Ricketts had to borrow a lot of money to buy the Cubs and are still raising the payroll. They signed a new hitting coach, which costs money. They also have a number of players who are making more money next year than they did last year. These things offset any money they saved. However, they still have enough money to add a few valuable pieces in the offseason. You have to remember however that it is still very early in the offseason. We must wait and give the ownership time to put together a solid team before we judge. I love how people can guarantee that we lose next year before we even know who is going to be on our team next year. It's ridiculous and arrogant. Just be patient.
cameron for 15m ?
wow.
suckers
Hey Neil,
If the Cubs were to unload Bradley, why hasn't there been much talk about Scott Podsednik? He can play center, bat leadoff and if you look at his 2009 numbers, seems to be what we're looking for...
.304, 132 games, .353 OBP, 30 SB and only 74 SO
Is there something I'm missing?
Bad defense ... many do not feel Podsednik is a centerfielder any longer. He can still get on base and the Sox are looking to bring him back and put him in the DH mix.
He is also looking for a multi-year deal. From what I can tell, he would be option three right now ... behind Byrd and Ankiel.
Pods is one year removed from being a 5th OF in Colorado. His on base skills are poor due to his low walk rate and his baserunning skills are questionable despite his speed. I suppose he still make a decent 5th OF, but should not be starting for a quality team. I'd be very dissapointed if the Cubs sign Pods ... unless it's a one year deal at a very low salary.
so real franchises are getting Granderson, Lackey, Halladay while we are talking about Matt Capps and his 5 ERA.
Ridiculous. I hope the Ricketts are annoyed at the mess they are dealing with, that Hendry created and looking forward to dumping him very soon.
I think Hendry should continue to sit tight and let other teams overpay. There are still plenty of CF, 2B and former closers (Capps, Rodney, Gonzales and Valverde) that can be setup men and replace Marmol if he struggles or gets hurt.
I personally don't think Lou needs the big bat he whines about. Lee, Aram, Soriano and Sota should be plenty of power.
I would rather get Crisp on the cheap, if the medical reports and scouts say he is healthy, he would bring us a lead-off man with speed and defense. He would probably take a 1yr incentive deal. If by chance Colvin, Fuld or Jackson was a surprise in spring training then your not sitting trying to get rid of a multi year contract.
I got to believe Ricketts would allow a slight bump in payroll to bring in a player or two if they seemed like they were at a below market price.
Cameron at 2yrs for $15m, yuck! Along with what Levine points out in one of his recent columns, Theo has made his share of bad signing.
bueller, bueller, bueller, hey logan, the tribetts family is a combo of the ricketts family and the tribune. until the rickets family, a/k/a tribetts family does something the tribune WOULD NOT of done, i will call them the tribetts family.(i can spell, i coined the phrase several days ago in a post).
raising tix, screwing chicago fans and quite possibly the mesa fans, while adding more revenue in LF bleacher billboards are all tribune like moves. making hendry trade bradley before adding anyone is tribune like when they forced the sammy sosa trade be done several yrs ago.
and for the final time, unless anyone has seen a chicago national league ballclub tax return, we DO NOT know how much they actually make, so i don't want to hear about interest pymts. the cubs make a ton of money, anyone would agree. there is no longer pymts to shareholders-i.e. the tribune plus captain morgan club all year is open plus 3 concerts last year.
there is nO grace period, tribetts family, so let's make a move not like the tribune co. to date-u've done nothing.