Rosenthal's Latest: Crosby, Kawakami, Wolf

It wouldn't cost any prospects to get Marquis probably at the most it would cost the Rockies 6 million and probably more like 5. I'm sure the cubs would even throw in a lower level prospect.

it probably boils down to how much interest is there for Redding.

Also factor in there Redding probably wants a multi year deal, where with Marquis he is off the books after this year.

And i don't see the cubs tossing in a prospect to take him off our hands, that is not Hendry's style. Sure he will take crap in return depending on how much the Cubs have to eat of that contract, but he is not going to say here take Jason, a prospect and 5 million in cash for nothing in return. Now if you are saying the Rockies will upgrade thier prospect in return, then i could see it.

Redding wants a multi-year deal, but he probably won't get one.

The Rockies should not give up anything of value to get Marquis, regardless of the amount of salary eaten. Period.

Crosby has a good glove, but who the heck wants to pay a guy that has NEVER hit nearly 6 million when there is OC still available, Wilson probably available with Bucs picking up 1/3 of his salary and Lugo with Boston picking up 1/2??

Actually, Crosby wasn't great with the glove last season. his range factor and RZR seem to indicate that he was close to average, and definitely not above average.

Considering his bat, I think it's safe to say that Bobby Crosby isn't an everyday shortstop, barring something wacky happening.

"LET THE CROSBY SWEEPSTAKES BEGIN!!!"

Ha, great stuff...

Lugo is a four letter word in any city. L, U, G and O. Four letters.

And I think it depends on Redding's contract demands. If he wants a multiyear contract, then it may be better to go the one year route and trade for Marquis.

why don't the red sox dump lugo for crosby?

I just don't see why there is so much hate for Marquis. He's put up league average stats both years he's been with the Cubs. Is he overpaid? Grossly. But to talk as if he has no talent doesn't make sense to me. He's a #4/5 pitcher, yes. But most teams don't get an ERA+ of 100 out of their 4 or 5 slots. I'm amazed a playoff bound team wouldn't trade for him just to guarantee depth against injury if they didn't have to give up anyone and only had to pay $5M.

Isn't Adam Dunn a perfect fit in Seattle? Dunn is a lefty power hitter, he contributes with solid OBP, and he would give Seattle the opportunity to put him at first base, especially if Jeff Clement stays behind the plate.

This would definitely be a good option for them if his price goes down, which I think it will sooner or later.