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

[R-V]

Two outfield options off the market:

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/boston-acquires-hermida/

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/angels-re-sign-abreu/

Hermida would've been an interesting guy to take a flyer on. Anybody else up for Mike Cameron on a one year deal?

[Internet Apex]

Two outfield options off the market:

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/boston-acquires-hermida/

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/angels-re-sign-abreu/

Hermida would've been an interesting guy to take a flyer on. Anybody else up for Mike Cameron on a one year deal?

Giddy-up!

[Chuck to Chuck]

Hermida would've been an interesting guy to take a flyer on. Anybody else up for Mike Cameron on a one year deal?

Sure.  That means Hendry signs him for three.

No thanks.

[Eli]

Anybody else up for Mike Cameron on a one year deal?

They could do a lot worse, I guess.

[Philberto]

Two outfield options off the market:

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/boston-acquires-hermida/

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/index.php/angels-re-sign-abreu/

Hermida would've been an interesting guy to take a flyer on. Anybody else up for Mike Cameron on a one year deal?

I'm up for a guy who's historically been "worth" twice what he's made. He'll come cheap and give you much more than you've paid for. I've been wanting him and Polanco this offseason (if MB does indeed go). They shouldn't cost too much, they'll perform above their price, and could give you money to spend on Harden or another reliever. Billy Wagner to a one year deal?

[BH]

Kenny wants Johnny Damon. Awesome.

"General manager Ken Williams told reporters that outfielder Scott Podsednik is unlikely to return next season.
"I think that is not likely based on what he wants, so we will keep getting after it in other areas," said Williams in regards to Podsednik. The 33-year-old outfielder had one of the better comeback seasons in the majors in 2009, batting .304/.353/.412 with seven homers, 48 RBI and 30 stolen bases while being a spark plug atop the White Sox lineup. While Podsednik will get his money elsewhere, early chatter has the White Sox could be in the mix for Johnny Damon.
Source: Scott Merkin on Twitter "

[Slaky]

Kenny wants Johnny Damon. Awesome.

"General manager Ken Williams told reporters that outfielder Scott Podsednik is unlikely to return next season.
"I think that is not likely based on what he wants, so we will keep getting after it in other areas," said Williams in regards to Podsednik. The 33-year-old outfielder had one of the better comeback seasons in the majors in 2009, batting .304/.353/.412 with seven homers, 48 RBI and 30 stolen bases while being a spark plug atop the White Sox lineup. While Podsednik will get his money elsewhere, early chatter has the White Sox could be in the mix for Johnny Damon.
Source: Scott Merkin on Twitter "

[Andy]

Kenny turns more and more into Jim Hendry every day.

Trading two guys for Teahen is exactly the kind of thing Hendry would love to do.  Teahen's versatility makes him an ideal bench player, especially in the National League, but the Sox are going to play him every day at third base.

Signing Johnny Damon is a move that would have Hendry green with envy.

He's 36, can't really play the outfield, and his biggest asset is his speed, which, at 36 ain't what it used to be.  On impressive stat on him from last year though, he was 12-12 in stolen bases.  He's the anti-Theriot.

[Armchair_QB]

Kenny turns more and more into Jim Hendry every day.

Trading two guys for Teahen is exactly the kind of thing Hendry would love to do.  Teahen's versatility makes him an ideal bench player, especially in the National League, but the Sox are going to play him every day at third base.

Signing Johnny Damon is a move that would have Hendry green with envy.

He's 36, can't really play the outfield, and his biggest asset is his speed, which, at 36 ain't what it used to be.  On impressive stat on him from last year though, he was 12-12 in stolen bases.  He's the anti-Theriot.

And he was Jim Cavezell's stunt double in The Last Temptation of Christ.

[CBStew]

Kenny turns more and more into Jim Hendry every day.

Trading two guys for Teahen is exactly the kind of thing Hendry would love to do.  Teahen's versatility makes him an ideal bench player, especially in the National League, but the Sox are going to play him every day at third base.

Signing Johnny Damon is a move that would have Hendry green with envy.

He's 36, can't really play the outfield, and his biggest asset is his speed, which, at 36 ain't what it used to be.  On impressive stat on him from last year though, he was 12-12 in stolen bases.  He's the anti-Theriot.

You had to be impressed when he stole two bases on the same play in the fourth game of the series. 

[Quality Start Machine]

Kenny turns more and more into Jim Hendry every day.

Trading two guys for Teahen is exactly the kind of thing Hendry would love to do.  Teahen's versatility makes him an ideal bench player, especially in the National League, but the Sox are going to play him every day at third base.

Signing Johnny Damon is a move that would have Hendry green with envy.

He's 36, can't really play the outfield, and his biggest asset is his speed, which, at 36 ain't what it used to be.  On impressive stat on him from last year though, he was 12-12 in stolen bases.  He's the anti-Theriot.

And he was Jim Cavezell's stunt double in The Last Temptation of Christ.

I thought I saw Johnny of Nazereth in a GEICO commercial.

[Saul Goodman]

Great news!

DeRosa, coming off wrist surgery, figures to field an offer from the Chicago Cubs, at the least.

[BBM]

Great news!

DeRosa, coming off wrist surgery, figures to field an offer from the Chicago Cubs, at the least.

That sound you just heard was the collective boner the swertzki's just popped.

[Internet Apex]

Great news!

DeRosa, coming off wrist surgery, figures to field an offer from the Chicago Cubs, at the least.

That sound you just heard was the collective boner the swertzki's just popped.

BFD! NOW THEY STILL HAVE TO GET RID OF THAT ASSHOLE RF AND THEIR LOOSING REID TO FREE AGENCY NOW!!! THIS IS FUCKING CORRUPTED FRANCHISE!!!!

[MidgetSellingWater]

This is rich.  Free agent ranking are out and losing Rich Harden (Type B) only gets us a supplemental pick while losing closer extraordinaire Kevin Gregg (Type A) and lone lefty John Grabow (Type A) nets us both (potentially) a first rounder and a supplemental pick.  This list makes no sense at all.  In what world is Gregg in the top 20% at his position?  Unless that position involves producing stained underpants.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/thehotstoneleague/2010237252_elias_free_agent_rankings_are.html