The 2010 Cubs Free Agent and Roster Moves Thread: SAVEENG OUR KUBBEEZ!!11

[Ivy6]

"Chris De Luca of the Chicago Sun-Times believes the Cubs are pushing the Rays to make a deal for Milton Bradley quickly.
Chicago would certainly like to avoid the Bradley saga dragging out all offseason, impacting their free agency plans and are likely to be aggressive as a result. The Rays were one of Bradley's top suitors last winter and would theoretically still be interested. Tampa opted for Pat Burrell instead at a cheaper price (two years, $16 million as opposed to 3/$30), who had a rough year. A Bradley/Burrell deal makes a lot of sense, but the Cubbies would have to toss in money to make it happen.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
Related: Pat Burrell"

32 years old and a million different kinds of awful last year.  This will end well.

He's a free swinger. Donuts likes guys like this.

Pat Burrell?  One of the most disciplined hitters in the league back before he passed away? The guy who walked 103 times a year from 05-08?  Or do you mean he's free swinging in that he strikes out a lot?  I hate those guys, especially when they get on base at a .363 clip over their careers.

[JD]

"Chris De Luca of the Chicago Sun-Times believes the Cubs are pushing the Rays to make a deal for Milton Bradley quickly.
Chicago would certainly like to avoid the Bradley saga dragging out all offseason, impacting their free agency plans and are likely to be aggressive as a result. The Rays were one of Bradley's top suitors last winter and would theoretically still be interested. Tampa opted for Pat Burrell instead at a cheaper price (two years, $16 million as opposed to 3/$30), who had a rough year. A Bradley/Burrell deal makes a lot of sense, but the Cubbies would have to toss in money to make it happen.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
Related: Pat Burrell"

32 years old and a million different kinds of awful last year.  This will end well.

He's a free swinger. Donuts likes guys like this.

Pat Burrell?  One of the most disciplined hitters in the league back before he passed away? The guy who walked 103 times a year from 05-08?  Or do you mean he's free swinging in that he strikes out a lot?  I hate those guys, especially when they get on base at a .363 clip over their careers.

And he's dreamy.

[Dr. Nguyen Van Falk]

"Chris De Luca of the Chicago Sun-Times believes the Cubs are pushing the Rays to make a deal for Milton Bradley quickly.
Chicago would certainly like to avoid the Bradley saga dragging out all offseason, impacting their free agency plans and are likely to be aggressive as a result. The Rays were one of Bradley's top suitors last winter and would theoretically still be interested. Tampa opted for Pat Burrell instead at a cheaper price (two years, $16 million as opposed to 3/$30), who had a rough year. A Bradley/Burrell deal makes a lot of sense, but the Cubbies would have to toss in money to make it happen.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
Related: Pat Burrell"

32 years old and a million different kinds of awful last year.  This will end well.

He's a free swinger. Donuts likes guys like this.

Pat Burrell?  One of the most disciplined hitters in the league back before he passed away? The guy who walked 103 times a year from 05-08?  Or do you mean he's free swinging in that he strikes out a lot?  I hate those guys, especially when they get on base at a .363 clip over their careers.

And he's dreamy.

Hi again.

[JD]

"Chris De Luca of the Chicago Sun-Times believes the Cubs are pushing the Rays to make a deal for Milton Bradley quickly.
Chicago would certainly like to avoid the Bradley saga dragging out all offseason, impacting their free agency plans and are likely to be aggressive as a result. The Rays were one of Bradley's top suitors last winter and would theoretically still be interested. Tampa opted for Pat Burrell instead at a cheaper price (two years, $16 million as opposed to 3/$30), who had a rough year. A Bradley/Burrell deal makes a lot of sense, but the Cubbies would have to toss in money to make it happen.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
Related: Pat Burrell"

32 years old and a million different kinds of awful last year.  This will end well.

He's a free swinger. Donuts likes guys like this.

Pat Burrell?  One of the most disciplined hitters in the league back before he passed away? The guy who walked 103 times a year from 05-08?  Or do you mean he's free swinging in that he strikes out a lot?  I hate those guys, especially when they get on base at a .363 clip over their careers.

And he's dreamy.

Hi again.

Stop rubbing my left knee.  It's not going to work. 

[Quality Start Machine]

"Chris De Luca of the Chicago Sun-Times believes the Cubs are pushing the Rays to make a deal for Milton Bradley quickly.
Chicago would certainly like to avoid the Bradley saga dragging out all offseason, impacting their free agency plans and are likely to be aggressive as a result. The Rays were one of Bradley's top suitors last winter and would theoretically still be interested. Tampa opted for Pat Burrell instead at a cheaper price (two years, $16 million as opposed to 3/$30), who had a rough year. A Bradley/Burrell deal makes a lot of sense, but the Cubbies would have to toss in money to make it happen.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
Related: Pat Burrell"

32 years old and a million different kinds of awful last year.  This will end well.

He's a free swinger. Donuts likes guys like this.

Pat Burrell?  One of the most disciplined hitters in the league back before he passed away? The guy who walked 103 times a year from 05-08?  Or do you mean he's free swinging in that he strikes out a lot?  I hate those guys, especially when they get on base at a .363 clip over their careers.

And he's dreamy.

Hi again.

Stop rubbing my left knee.  It's not going to work. 

Lefty no likey?

[Powdered Toast Man]

"Chris De Luca of the Chicago Sun-Times believes the Cubs are pushing the Rays to make a deal for Milton Bradley quickly.
Chicago would certainly like to avoid the Bradley saga dragging out all offseason, impacting their free agency plans and are likely to be aggressive as a result. The Rays were one of Bradley's top suitors last winter and would theoretically still be interested. Tampa opted for Pat Burrell instead at a cheaper price (two years, $16 million as opposed to 3/$30), who had a rough year. A Bradley/Burrell deal makes a lot of sense, but the Cubbies would have to toss in money to make it happen.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
Related: Pat Burrell"

32 years old and a million different kinds of awful last year.  This will end well.

He's a free swinger. Donuts likes guys like this.

Pat Burrell?  One of the most disciplined hitters in the league back before he passed away? The guy who walked 103 times a year from 05-08?  Or do you mean he's free swinging in that he strikes out a lot?  I hate those guys, especially when they get on base at a .363 clip over their careers.

05-08 Burrell, sure.  Dead 09 Burrell, no thanks:  .221 .315 .367 .682 77 in 122 games.

[Oleg]

"Chris De Luca of the Chicago Sun-Times believes the Cubs are pushing the Rays to make a deal for Milton Bradley quickly.
Chicago would certainly like to avoid the Bradley saga dragging out all offseason, impacting their free agency plans and are likely to be aggressive as a result. The Rays were one of Bradley's top suitors last winter and would theoretically still be interested. Tampa opted for Pat Burrell instead at a cheaper price (two years, $16 million as opposed to 3/$30), who had a rough year. A Bradley/Burrell deal makes a lot of sense, but the Cubbies would have to toss in money to make it happen.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
Related: Pat Burrell"

32 years old and a million different kinds of awful last year.  This will end well.

He's a free swinger. Donuts likes guys like this.

Pat Burrell?  One of the most disciplined hitters in the league back before he passed away? The guy who walked 103 times a year from 05-08?  Or do you mean he's free swinging in that he strikes out a lot?  I hate those guys, especially when they get on base at a .363 clip over their careers.

05-08 Burrell, sure.  Dead 09 Burrell, no thanks:  .221 .315 .367 .682 77 in 122 games.

77 what?

[R-V]

"Chris De Luca of the Chicago Sun-Times believes the Cubs are pushing the Rays to make a deal for Milton Bradley quickly.
Chicago would certainly like to avoid the Bradley saga dragging out all offseason, impacting their free agency plans and are likely to be aggressive as a result. The Rays were one of Bradley's top suitors last winter and would theoretically still be interested. Tampa opted for Pat Burrell instead at a cheaper price (two years, $16 million as opposed to 3/$30), who had a rough year. A Bradley/Burrell deal makes a lot of sense, but the Cubbies would have to toss in money to make it happen.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
Related: Pat Burrell"

32 years old and a million different kinds of awful last year.  This will end well.

He's a free swinger. Donuts likes guys like this.

Pat Burrell?  One of the most disciplined hitters in the league back before he passed away? The guy who walked 103 times a year from 05-08?  Or do you mean he's free swinging in that he strikes out a lot?  I hate those guys, especially when they get on base at a .363 clip over their careers.

05-08 Burrell, sure.  Dead 09 Burrell, no thanks:  .221 .315 .367 .682 77 in 122 games.

77 what?

77 sweaty grunts per daily workout.

[Philberto]

"Chris De Luca of the Chicago Sun-Times believes the Cubs are pushing the Rays to make a deal for Milton Bradley quickly.
Chicago would certainly like to avoid the Bradley saga dragging out all offseason, impacting their free agency plans and are likely to be aggressive as a result. The Rays were one of Bradley's top suitors last winter and would theoretically still be interested. Tampa opted for Pat Burrell instead at a cheaper price (two years, $16 million as opposed to 3/$30), who had a rough year. A Bradley/Burrell deal makes a lot of sense, but the Cubbies would have to toss in money to make it happen.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
Related: Pat Burrell"

32 years old and a million different kinds of awful last year.  This will end well.

He's a free swinger. Donuts likes guys like this.

Pat Burrell?  One of the most disciplined hitters in the league back before he passed away? The guy who walked 103 times a year from 05-08?  Or do you mean he's free swinging in that he strikes out a lot?  I hate those guys, especially when they get on base at a .363 clip over their careers.

05-08 Burrell, sure.  Dead 09 Burrell, no thanks:  .221 .315 .367 .682 77 in 122 games.

77 what?

Probably OPS+

[Oleg]

"Chris De Luca of the Chicago Sun-Times believes the Cubs are pushing the Rays to make a deal for Milton Bradley quickly.
Chicago would certainly like to avoid the Bradley saga dragging out all offseason, impacting their free agency plans and are likely to be aggressive as a result. The Rays were one of Bradley's top suitors last winter and would theoretically still be interested. Tampa opted for Pat Burrell instead at a cheaper price (two years, $16 million as opposed to 3/$30), who had a rough year. A Bradley/Burrell deal makes a lot of sense, but the Cubbies would have to toss in money to make it happen.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
Related: Pat Burrell"

32 years old and a million different kinds of awful last year.  This will end well.

He's a free swinger. Donuts likes guys like this.

Pat Burrell?  One of the most disciplined hitters in the league back before he passed away? The guy who walked 103 times a year from 05-08?  Or do you mean he's free swinging in that he strikes out a lot?  I hate those guys, especially when they get on base at a .363 clip over their careers.

05-08 Burrell, sure.  Dead 09 Burrell, no thanks:  .221 .315 .367 .682 77 in 122 games.

77 what?

Probably OPS+

Gotcha.

[PenFoe]

"Chris De Luca of the Chicago Sun-Times believes the Cubs are pushing the Rays to make a deal for Milton Bradley quickly.
Chicago would certainly like to avoid the Bradley saga dragging out all offseason, impacting their free agency plans and are likely to be aggressive as a result. The Rays were one of Bradley's top suitors last winter and would theoretically still be interested. Tampa opted for Pat Burrell instead at a cheaper price (two years, $16 million as opposed to 3/$30), who had a rough year. A Bradley/Burrell deal makes a lot of sense, but the Cubbies would have to toss in money to make it happen.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
Related: Pat Burrell"

32 years old and a million different kinds of awful last year.  This will end well.

He's a free swinger. Donuts likes guys like this.

Pat Burrell?  One of the most disciplined hitters in the league back before he passed away? The guy who walked 103 times a year from 05-08?  Or do you mean he's free swinging in that he strikes out a lot?  I hate those guys, especially when they get on base at a .363 clip over their careers.

05-08 Burrell, sure.  Dead 09 Burrell, no thanks:  .221 .315 .367 .682 77 in 122 games.

Considering the 05-08 Burrell played healthy in the NL and 09 Burrell played oft-injured in the AL, this isn't that bad a return, all things considered.

[Powdered Toast Man]

"Chris De Luca of the Chicago Sun-Times believes the Cubs are pushing the Rays to make a deal for Milton Bradley quickly.
Chicago would certainly like to avoid the Bradley saga dragging out all offseason, impacting their free agency plans and are likely to be aggressive as a result. The Rays were one of Bradley's top suitors last winter and would theoretically still be interested. Tampa opted for Pat Burrell instead at a cheaper price (two years, $16 million as opposed to 3/$30), who had a rough year. A Bradley/Burrell deal makes a lot of sense, but the Cubbies would have to toss in money to make it happen.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
Related: Pat Burrell"

32 years old and a million different kinds of awful last year.  This will end well.

He's a free swinger. Donuts likes guys like this.

Pat Burrell?  One of the most disciplined hitters in the league back before he passed away? The guy who walked 103 times a year from 05-08?  Or do you mean he's free swinging in that he strikes out a lot?  I hate those guys, especially when they get on base at a .363 clip over their careers.

05-08 Burrell, sure.  Dead 09 Burrell, no thanks:  .221 .315 .367 .682 77 in 122 games.

Considering the 05-08 Burrell played healthy in the NL and 09 Burrell played oft-injured in the AL, this isn't that bad a return, all things considered.

I keep thinking about this and my initial reaction is to disagree with everything you say,  but I keep coming to the conclusion that getting rid of Bradley is priority one and the return is icing on the cake.  Plus, Pat Burrell is white.

[R-V]

"Chris De Luca of the Chicago Sun-Times believes the Cubs are pushing the Rays to make a deal for Milton Bradley quickly.
Chicago would certainly like to avoid the Bradley saga dragging out all offseason, impacting their free agency plans and are likely to be aggressive as a result. The Rays were one of Bradley's top suitors last winter and would theoretically still be interested. Tampa opted for Pat Burrell instead at a cheaper price (two years, $16 million as opposed to 3/$30), who had a rough year. A Bradley/Burrell deal makes a lot of sense, but the Cubbies would have to toss in money to make it happen.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
Related: Pat Burrell"

32 years old and a million different kinds of awful last year.  This will end well.

He's a free swinger. Donuts likes guys like this.

Pat Burrell?  One of the most disciplined hitters in the league back before he passed away? The guy who walked 103 times a year from 05-08?  Or do you mean he's free swinging in that he strikes out a lot?  I hate those guys, especially when they get on base at a .363 clip over their careers.

05-08 Burrell, sure.  Dead 09 Burrell, no thanks:  .221 .315 .367 .682 77 in 122 games.

Considering the 05-08 Burrell played healthy in the NL and 09 Burrell played oft-injured in the AL, this isn't that bad a return, all things considered.

I keep thinking about this and my initial reaction is to disagree with everything you say,  but I keep coming to the conclusion that getting rid of Bradley is priority one and the return is icing on the cake.  Plus, Pat Burrell is white.

So, Burrell in left center and Soriano in left. Our Cubbiez still need a center or right fielder.

[Quality Start Machine]

Yeah, but racist Cub fans at least had a catchy nickname for the Soriano/Fukudome/Bradley outfield.

What can you do with "Pat the Bat"?

[PenFoe]

"Chris De Luca of the Chicago Sun-Times believes the Cubs are pushing the Rays to make a deal for Milton Bradley quickly.
Chicago would certainly like to avoid the Bradley saga dragging out all offseason, impacting their free agency plans and are likely to be aggressive as a result. The Rays were one of Bradley's top suitors last winter and would theoretically still be interested. Tampa opted for Pat Burrell instead at a cheaper price (two years, $16 million as opposed to 3/$30), who had a rough year. A Bradley/Burrell deal makes a lot of sense, but the Cubbies would have to toss in money to make it happen.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times
Related: Pat Burrell"

32 years old and a million different kinds of awful last year.  This will end well.

He's a free swinger. Donuts likes guys like this.

Pat Burrell?  One of the most disciplined hitters in the league back before he passed away? The guy who walked 103 times a year from 05-08?  Or do you mean he's free swinging in that he strikes out a lot?  I hate those guys, especially when they get on base at a .363 clip over their careers.

05-08 Burrell, sure.  Dead 09 Burrell, no thanks:  .221 .315 .367 .682 77 in 122 games.

Considering the 05-08 Burrell played healthy in the NL and 09 Burrell played oft-injured in the AL, this isn't that bad a return, all things considered.

I keep thinking about this and my initial reaction is to disagree with everything you say,  but I keep coming to the conclusion that getting rid of Bradley is priority one and the return is icing on the cake.  Plus, Pat Burrell is white.

So, Burrell in left center and Soriano in left. Our Cubbiez still need a center or right fielder.

I assume Burrell will figure out how to play RF, given enough time to do so.