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thegreatbambi
The title says Cardinals, but I don’t see any Cardinals
Steve Adams
Chalk that one up to a 1am mistake on my behalf, haha. Cardinals bullet I was intending to include has now been added.
thegreatbambi
Thanks for burning that midnight oil!
RedFeather
Bob Nightengale just stated on MLB Network that he believes the Cardinals will sign Price and the Cubs would be more likely to sign two pitchers such as Lackey and Samardzija since they have so much money invested in Lester. Interesting.
cosmo1
What would the Cubs need to give up for one year of Chapman?
birch696969
Baez and a outfielder!!!
cardfan2011
Im hopin the Cards do at least consider pursuing Price, Greinke, Cueto, etc. Sure would help
Cletis
Cardfan2011….. I’m with you about a top tier pitcher for the Cardinals ! But, I don’t have much faith in Moe. He dabbles in low hanging fruit which generally turns rotten by the end of a season. Plus, as a rule, they won’t spend any money or make realistic offers for star players. I sure hope I’m wrong, but, that’s Moe’ M.O. He’ll do just enough to make them a playoff contending team, but not a World Champion.
legit1213
I’m thinking a big bat is still the priority for MO (Heyward+decent hitting infielder, or C. Davis). Then MO will pursue a stop-gap pitcher, like maybe a Gallardo or Leake. Greinke/Price/Cueto are in too high demand by other teams.
Please open the checkbook, Bill DeWitt.
Lance
Here’s a possibility: Cards give up low level minor leaguer to SD for James Shields with the Pads kicking in some cash. Shields is a good middle of the rotation guy they need who can eat innings and is a proven winner. just a thought.
jd396
Hicks has all kinds of five-tool upside, with the downside that he seems kind of short in the mental toughness department.
Lance
But Hicks is still young and improved a lot last year. He might be on the verge of a breakthrough and NYY will benefit!
Ranman
Watched Hicks a lot. Yes, he improved but it’s hard to believe he will ever hit for average from the left side (kind of important at Yankee Stadium). His baser running has always been suspect, which lowers him from a five tool to more like a three tool player.
VABlitz
I’m just trying to figure out where he is going to play. Granted if they trade Gardy there is an open spot, but if that doesn’t work out Hicks is a fourth Outfielder. Ellsbury CF, Gardy LF, Beltran RF, Arod DH = Hicks 4OF.
amishthunderak
Samardzija back to the Cubs after Hammel came back last year? No Oakland, you can’t have Russell and McKinney back. Strailey might be available though.