The Cubs' former closer could have one more impact on his previous employer. Kevin Gregg has reportedly agreed to a one-year contract with the Blue Jays worth $2.75 million ... according to a tweet from Jon Heyman, the deal includes two options that could make Gregg's new contract worth close to $12 million.
Kevin Gregg will compete with Jason Frasor and another former Cub, Scott Downs for the Blue Jays' closer job this spring. But according to Bruce Levine, the addition of Kevin Gregg could "lead to more talks between the Jays and Cubs about Oak Forest native Jason Frasor."
Jim Hendry is interested in adding a right-handed pitcher to the back of the bullpen ... and Jason Frasor has been linked to the Cubs by more than one mainstream media source.
Bruce Levine indicated the casual conversations between the Cubs and Blue Jays might "take on more of a serious tone."
Jason Frasor avoided arbitration on January 19 by agreeing to a one-year contract worth $2.65 million. . Frasor's contract could end up being a problem for the Cubs to add. According to multiple reports, Jim Hendry had to ask the Ricketts family for permission to add Xavier Nady's salary.
Frasor posted a 7-3 record last year with a 2.50 ERA and a 1.02 WHIP. Frasor saved 11 games and struck out 56 while walking 16 in 61 games (57 2/3 innings)
Jason Frasor's Page from Baseball Reference
Jason Frasor will become a free agent following the 2010 season.
While the Padres have rumored interest in Angel Guzman, the player or players the Blue Jays would want in return for Jason Frasor has not been leaked in the media.
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Frasor > Guzman > Gregerson..... > Gregg(haha)
Well, the only player up for trade should be hoffpower. He would be a good DH for the Blue Jays. I feel if he is given a shot at the everyday hitting. He will average .275 28hrs and 85rbi with 114k's and 36 walks. Not bad.
I would even consider sending Fontento over there as well. He would be a decent backup. That is it. Keep Blanco for our bench to be a defensive replacement.
Obviously with this said, I feel Castro will make the MLB roster Opening Day. Theriot will be at 2b. This is a move that I feel Hendry is pushed into making.
Everybody is talking about Agonzalez being a trade bait candidate in July. Who do we have that the Pads would want?
Well, I have a feeling that this team in 13 days will be ready to show the "rich and famous" that this team is all about the "working class".
I will bet you any amount of money that Hoffpauir will NEVER hit .275 28 HRs...
I learned one can rarely say "never" in connection with projecting baseball stats, but that Hoff projection is incredibly far fetched.
See if they'll take the Theriot in a swap or trade him. That way money's not an issue.
Put Castro at SS and Baker at 2nd freeing up Fontenot in a trade. Defense up the middle will help out the pitching staff. We should be getting our offense everywhere else anyway.
I'm so tired of Ryan having to dive and miss what should be routine plays, run into outs on the base paths, and whiff his way back to the dugout at the plate.
Oh my Gosh! If you want to see some crazy fan rumors, go to the Blue Jays MLB fan site. They think they can get Castro from the Cubs because the Cubs like Lee better than Castro. Frasor, Downs and pitchng prospect for Castro and Flannery. Wonder what they would have wanted from the Cubs for Halladay?
Paul S...Check out the link I posted on January 30th...the thread is "Cubs Prospects Making Noise"...towards the bottom of the postings.
It was a Blue Jay Blog...more reasonable
then you suggest...but yes...they were drooling over Castro.
It's always funny reading other fan's
take on a deal with us!!! :)
Here's a Toronto view of a trade with the Cubs...posted by Jay's Journal/Jan29:
http://jaysjournal.com/page/2/
Interesting how a different viewpoint sees our players. Thanks for posting Suzy.
Yup, very colorfull to say the least!
Tony and Augustin...glad you enjoyed.
For those who havn't read it yet...be sure to scroll down...it's like the CCO.
A new story bumps the old one down.
All the fan websites are loaded with stuff like this ... even ours. Each team's fans think they can package a few mediocre players and get a quality player or prospect in return. The Jays fans (and Jays management) would laugh at a Hoff and Fontenot for Frasor proposal ... just as we laugh at a Frasor, Downs and prospect for Castro proposal. Neither deal is within the realm of fairness or realty. Cubs fans have made all sorts of unreasonable proposals for Crawford, Halliday, BJ Upton and others over the past couple years ... thinking that combinations of Hoffpauir, Marquis, Marshall, Fontenot, Gorz, Fox, Theriot, Pie (after his star faded), Hill (after his star faded) and others players with little or no value could actually land a quality player in return. Theriot has nearly zero trade value right now ... why? ... because for the $2.5-$3.5 million that Theriot is going to make in 2011, a team could kick in another $.5-$1 million and sign the similarly valued Felipe Lopez without dealing talent.
Sweet Lou needs to tell Castro that he is his man for SS... take the pressure of the kid and let him go play, like he did with theriot when he became manager... Then Hendry and trade theriot to the jays for frasor...In my opinion, Theriot just put himself on the trading block by not accepting an offer and going to arbitration..Hendry is not a happy camper right now...Jays #1 need is a SS and they would jump all over the chance to get Theriot.....so Castro at SS and Baker at 2B
C'mon. In well run organizations guys don't get on the trading block just because they went to arbitration. And the ultimate $$$'s are immaterial in the big picture.
But then again, the Cubs aren't the typical organization.
Scott Downs im pretty sure when he is a free agent after 2010 will be a type A free agent.
Jason Frasor i think i read could be a type B free agent.