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Cubs Acquire Steve Trachsel
The prodigal son returns - Chicago radio stations are reporting that the Cubs have acquired starter Steve Trachsel for third baseman Scott Moore and reliever Rocky Cherry. Apparently the two minor leaguers were able to slip through waivers, or perhaps Baltimore won claims on them.
The obvious question - where does Trax fit into the Cubs' rotation? It's hard to picture him outpitching Carlos Zambrano, Ted Lilly, Rich Hill, Jason Marquis, or Sean Marshall. Zambrano, Lilly, and Marquis are locks given their contracts, and Hill has the best ERA on the staff.
Marshall doesn't seem to be ailing; his last three starts have been respectable. He tossed 147.3 innings last year and is on pace for about 157 this year. That's a reasonable increase, so limiting his innings doesn't seem a reasonable reason to yank him. Maybe we're looking at a six-man rotation?
For a minute I thought maybe this was a block waiver claim, but then I remembered Trachsel cleared waivers. The Cubs must consider him an upgrade over Marshall. Marshall did have two rough outings to start the month; maybe that swayed Jim Hendry's thinking. Or maybe he just wanted some insurance and someone to use in the upcoming doubleheader.
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Posted by: Kevin G. | August 31, 2007 at 01:22 PM
I hope this is a joke. Those are two good prospects; especially Cherry, who looks to really help the Cubs down the stretch. What on Earth do we need Trax for????
Posted by: MZink | August 31, 2007 at 01:22 PM
A Chicago radio station is reporting that Trachsel will pitch as the long man/spot starter for the Cubs.
Posted by: SoxFanatic456 | August 31, 2007 at 01:24 PM
The Cubs were looking for another starter for the St. Louis series where there is a double header on Saturday, the 15th.
I don't think Moore was that much of a prospect. he could be, but hasn't done much to impress anybody lately. Cherry was a decent prospect, I have to admit. However, he is 28 years old...so its not like he is a young prospect.
Not too sure I like this trade too much to be honest...but if a starter went down, there wasn't exactly a lot of insurance.
Posted by: Aduncaroo | August 31, 2007 at 01:26 PM
SORRY THE CAP LOCK, BUT I NEED YOUR ATTENTION.
DID FUENTES CLEARED WAIVERS?
Trax?! He was miserable against the Cards last year in the postseason.
Posted by: pedrolourencosta | August 31, 2007 at 01:34 PM
It's a heckuva good move for them. Trachsel is pitching well right now and they gave up nothing that they are going to miss. They've done everything right to win this weak division which is why they will.
I don't think they'll win anything in the playoffs but atleast they're going to get there and you never know after that.
Posted by: Blutarski | August 31, 2007 at 01:35 PM
Gallager. Cherry figured into September in my book. I hope Trax porves me wrong here. However, if you look at his starts this month, he has been quite impressive. Last year for the Mets as well. However, I still think that this is a very bad move for the Cubs.... Prove me wrong then Trax....
Posted by: MZink | August 31, 2007 at 01:35 PM
If I'd heard that Fuentes cleared waivers, I would've posted it on the site.
I don't think Trax was too impressive for the Mets last year...I think he just had good run support.
Posted by: Tim Dierkes | August 31, 2007 at 02:13 PM
"A Chicago radio station is reporting that Trachsel will pitch as the long man/spot starter for the Cubs."
Really? I mean, I can see spot starter, but long man? Have you ever seen Trax warm up? You'd have to get him loosening in the pen before the game started if you wanted him ready by the 4th or 5th.
Posted by: MEddler | August 31, 2007 at 02:13 PM
"I hope this is a joke. Those are two good prospects; especially Cherry, who looks to really help the Cubs down the stretch. What on Earth do we need Trax for????"
What two good prospects? Rocky Cherry and Scott Moore suck.
Posted by: Teetz | August 31, 2007 at 02:18 PM
Marshall just another awful outing today, but not bad enough to replace him with Steve Trachsel.
Posted by: Teetz | August 31, 2007 at 02:58 PM
I think he needs a start off....Marshall has never thrown this many innings in a year, I think he is getting tired. And what is the deal with the Cubs having so much trouble against lefties??? Its killing me
Posted by: Aduncaroo | August 31, 2007 at 03:41 PM
What happened to all the Cubs fans who bragged how great Marshall is?
Anyway, not sure I understand this move, but ok. It does provide depth I guess and he may come in very handy since the team is on a stretch of 26 Games in 25 Days or something like that... I imagine that was the reason behind the trade.
Posted by: darkstar1661 | August 31, 2007 at 03:45 PM
Wow a classic Chicago move. Its move like these that ensure a losing future for the cubbies. This franchise could have so much potential if they made decisions.
Posted by: Derrick | August 31, 2007 at 04:01 PM
who cares the cubs suck.
marlins are going to win it all in '09
Posted by: Barroid_Bonds | August 31, 2007 at 06:14 PM
I am stunned that anyone could make a deal this bad. Trachsel? Well, I underestimated the Cubs' unquestionable thirst for bad veterans.
Does anybody know or care that virtually every starting pitcher as bad as Trachsel was acquired for cheaper than this? Greg Maddux in the Dodgers trade netted less back, so did Kyle Lohse, so did Kris Benson, so forth.
Trachsel is garbage. I actually don't like Scott Moore or Rocky Cherry but Trachsel is the kind of guy you're lucky doesn't get a bag of **** back in return.
Posted by: DentalPlan | August 31, 2007 at 11:08 PM
I hope Steve Trachsel shows all of you dumb Cubs fans up and throws a perfect game the first game he starts and then you will be like this is the greatest move ever( even though that perfect game would never happen)
Posted by: Barroid_Bonds | September 01, 2007 at 08:22 AM
I love this trade.
Of course, I'm an Orioles fan.
Posted by: The Globalizer | September 01, 2007 at 09:01 PM
Scott Moore is not good and we do not need 3rd basemen with A-ram, derosa as backup, and vitters in the minors so who cares about him. The trade was basically Cherry for Trachsel. This is our usual 1 chance of every 5 years to make the playoffs, so he is a good addition for a playoff run with his experience, especially because hill and marshall are so young.
Posted by: grathanial | September 02, 2007 at 12:18 PM
"I hope Steve Trachsel shows all of you dumb Cubs fans up and throws a perfect game the first game he starts and then you will be like this is the greatest move ever( even though that perfect game would never happen)"
Uhhh...what?
Posted by: stormstarter28 | September 03, 2007 at 11:50 AM
Trachsel is a .500 pitcher hes going to be solid coming down the stretch and both guys the cubs gave up suck and werent in there future plans btw marmol is amazing
Posted by: KazMo | September 03, 2007 at 07:43 PM
"Wow a classic Chicago move. Its move like these that ensure a losing future for the cubbies. This franchise could have so much potential if they made decisions."
Ummm...they make decisions...not always the best....but they are decisions none the less.
Marshall is fine, we are all very happy with him. He is a 6'7" lefty who has an ERA less than 4....how many of those are there in baseball? Then throw in the fact that he is just turned 25 and is cheap for years...and we are thrilled. Why wouldn't we be?
By the way Kaz...Marmol is truly amazing!
Posted by: Aduncaroo | September 04, 2007 at 08:38 AM
"Marshall has never thrown this many innings in a year, I think he is getting tired."
He's pitched 127 so far (inc MiL) & needs about 25 to match last years total.
He has pitched upwards of 150 pre the 3 years of shoulder problems
Posted by: darkstar1661 | September 04, 2007 at 01:45 PM