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

[Weebs]

Ken Rosenthal says Next Great Cubs Signee Mike Cameron is in serious talks with the Red Sox for a two-year deal.

(In contrast to the non-serious talks that keep getting Dempster's contract offers rescinded by humorless GMs)

Looks like the holdup in the Milton Bradley hostage situation is going to keep the Cubs from signing Cameron and we'll be stuck with The Great Sam Fuld in CF next year.  Thanks a lot, Jim.

Or, possibly, Fukudome. Asshole Bradley in right.

I don't think they want Fukudome playing CF anymore, and for good reason.  I wouldn't be surprised to see a Bradley/Fukudome platoon if that douchebag has to stick around.

[Saul Goodman]

Ken Rosenthal says Next Great Cubs Signee Mike Cameron is in serious talks with the Red Sox for a two-year deal.

(In contrast to the non-serious talks that keep getting Dempster's contract offers rescinded by humorless GMs)

Looks like the holdup in the Milton Bradley hostage situation is going to keep the Cubs from signing Cameron and we'll be stuck with The Great Sam Fuld in CF next year.  Thanks a lot, Jim.

Or, possibly, Fukudome. Asshole Bradley in right.

nice choice jim

The Cubs should definitely continue their policy of blasting "problem" players in public while they're still on the team, though.  Brilliant.  Crane, was that your idea?

[Internet Apex]

Ken Rosenthal says Next Great Cubs Signee Mike Cameron is in serious talks with the Red Sox for a two-year deal.

(In contrast to the non-serious talks that keep getting Dempster's contract offers rescinded by humorless GMs)

Looks like the holdup in the Milton Bradley hostage situation is going to keep the Cubs from signing Cameron and we'll be stuck with The Great Sam Fuld in CF next year.  Thanks a lot, Jim.

Or, possibly, Fukudome. Asshole Bradley in right.

nice choice jim

The Cubs should definitely continue their policy of blasting "problem" players in public while they're still on the team, though.  Brilliant.  Crane, was that your idea?

And the fans should continue to rant and boo and pile on every free-agent signing who struggles in April. I'm not saying that Milton would have played better or worse either way but this is an awesome tradition.

[Saul Goodman]

Ken Rosenthal says Next Great Cubs Signee Mike Cameron is in serious talks with the Red Sox for a two-year deal.

(In contrast to the non-serious talks that keep getting Dempster's contract offers rescinded by humorless GMs)

Looks like the holdup in the Milton Bradley hostage situation is going to keep the Cubs from signing Cameron and we'll be stuck with The Great Sam Fuld in CF next year.  Thanks a lot, Jim.

Or, possibly, Fukudome. Asshole Bradley in right.

nice choice jim

The Cubs should definitely continue their policy of blasting "problem" players in public while they're still on the team, though.  Brilliant.  Crane, was that your idea?

And the fans should continue to rant and boo and pile on every free-agent signing who struggles in April. I'm not saying that Milton would have played better or worse either way but this is an awesome tradition.

That's why I'm a fan.  The rich tradition of Chicago Cubs baseball.  I'm glad you "get" it like I do.

[Weebs]

And Mike Cameron is off the board:

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hLNe6JuKnC0b4bNuPR9uSgaE65rAD9CJEF2O2

Boston also reached a tentative agreement on a two-year contract with outfielder Mike Cameron, according to a person familiar with those negotiations. That deal is subject to a physical, the person said on condition of anonymity because the agreement was not yet final.

Welcome to Chicago, Marlon Byrd.

[Internet Apex]

And Mike Cameron is off the board:

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hLNe6JuKnC0b4bNuPR9uSgaE65rAD9CJEF2O2

Boston also reached a tentative agreement on a two-year contract with outfielder Mike Cameron, according to a person familiar with those negotiations. That deal is subject to a physical, the person said on condition of anonymity because the agreement was not yet final.

Welcome to Chicago The Chi, Marlon Byrd.

Homey'd.

[Pre]

I don't think they want Fukudome playing CF anymore, and for good reason.  I wouldn't be surprised to see a Bradley/Fukudome platoon if that douchebag has to stick around.

While I'm sure you wouldn't be surprised, I would be shocked to see Bradley
platooned with Fukudome.  Some things you might not be aware of :
- Fukudome is not a better hitter against right handers
- only ~25% of at bats are against left handed pitchers
- Fukudome and Bradley make a combined 24 million
- The Cubs aren't going to get a high talent centerfielder

[Shooter]

Ken Rosenthal says Next Great Cubs Signee Mike Cameron is in serious talks with the Red Sox for a two-year deal.

(In contrast to the non-serious talks that keep getting Dempster's contract offers rescinded by humorless GMs)

Looks like the holdup in the Milton Bradley hostage situation is going to keep the Cubs from signing Cameron and we'll be stuck with The Great Sam Fuld in CF next year.  Thanks a lot, Jim.

Or, possibly, Fukudome. Asshole Bradley in right.

nice choice jim

The Cubs should definitely continue their policy of blasting "problem" players in public while they're still on the team, though.  Brilliant.  Crane, was that your idea?

And the fans should continue to rant and boo and pile on every free-agent signing who struggles in April. I'm not saying that Milton would have played better or worse either way but this is an awesome tradition.

Don't blame Slaky (or whatever tag he was going by at the time); he was ready for sweaty, shirtless manhugs on Opening Night in Houston.

[Internet Apex]

Ken Rosenthal says Next Great Cubs Signee Mike Cameron is in serious talks with the Red Sox for a two-year deal.

(In contrast to the non-serious talks that keep getting Dempster's contract offers rescinded by humorless GMs)

Looks like the holdup in the Milton Bradley hostage situation is going to keep the Cubs from signing Cameron and we'll be stuck with The Great Sam Fuld in CF next year.  Thanks a lot, Jim.

Or, possibly, Fukudome. Asshole Bradley in right.

nice choice jim

The Cubs should definitely continue their policy of blasting "problem" players in public while they're still on the team, though.  Brilliant.  Crane, was that your idea?

And the fans should continue to rant and boo and pile on every free-agent signing who struggles in April. I'm not saying that Milton would have played better or worse either way but this is an awesome tradition.

Don't blame Slaky (or whatever tag he was going by at the time); he was ready for sweaty, shirtless manhugs on Opening Night in Houston.

Well, it was a day ending in a "y" so...

[Chuck to Chuck]

Ken Rosenthal says Next Great Cubs Signee Mike Cameron is in serious talks with the Red Sox for a two-year deal.

(In contrast to the non-serious talks that keep getting Dempster's contract offers rescinded by humorless GMs)

Looks like the holdup in the Milton Bradley hostage situation is going to keep the Cubs from signing Cameron and we'll be stuck with The Great Sam Fuld in CF next year.  Thanks a lot, Jim.

Or, possibly, Fukudome. Asshole Bradley in right.

Maybe they could move someone other than Bradley?  Is there anyone who is making more money than Bradley, maybe even in the outfield, who would be nice to dump?

[Eli]

Ken Rosenthal says Next Great Cubs Signee Mike Cameron is in serious talks with the Red Sox for a two-year deal.

(In contrast to the non-serious talks that keep getting Dempster's contract offers rescinded by humorless GMs)

Looks like the holdup in the Milton Bradley hostage situation is going to keep the Cubs from signing Cameron and we'll be stuck with The Great Sam Fuld in CF next year.  Thanks a lot, Jim.

Or, possibly, Fukudome. Asshole Bradley in right.

Maybe they could move someone other than Bradley?  Is there anyone who is making more money than Bradley, maybe even in the outfield, who would be nice to dump?

I'm sure there are teams lining up to take Soriano and his contract.

[Dr. Nguyen Van Falk]

Ken Rosenthal says Next Great Cubs Signee Mike Cameron is in serious talks with the Red Sox for a two-year deal.

(In contrast to the non-serious talks that keep getting Dempster's contract offers rescinded by humorless GMs)

Looks like the holdup in the Milton Bradley hostage situation is going to keep the Cubs from signing Cameron and we'll be stuck with The Great Sam Fuld in CF next year.  Thanks a lot, Jim.

Or, possibly, Fukudome. Asshole Bradley in right.

Maybe they could move someone other than Bradley?  Is there anyone who is making more money than Bradley, maybe even in the outfield, who would be nice to dump?

I'm sure there are teams lining up to take Soriano and his contract.

This is the sort of outside-the-box thinking that's gonna make Chuck a radio star!

[Chuck to Chuck]

Ken Rosenthal says Next Great Cubs Signee Mike Cameron is in serious talks with the Red Sox for a two-year deal.

(In contrast to the non-serious talks that keep getting Dempster's contract offers rescinded by humorless GMs)

Looks like the holdup in the Milton Bradley hostage situation is going to keep the Cubs from signing Cameron and we'll be stuck with The Great Sam Fuld in CF next year.  Thanks a lot, Jim.

Or, possibly, Fukudome. Asshole Bradley in right.

Maybe they could move someone other than Bradley?  Is there anyone who is making more money than Bradley, maybe even in the outfield, who would be nice to dump?

I'm sure there are teams lining up to take Soriano and his contract.

This is the sort of outside-the-box thinking that's gonna make Chuck a radio star!

KRUI had me from 1988 to 1989.

[Powdered Toast Man]

Great, Cameron's off the board.  Do we even have to play the season out in 2010?  Can we just do a coin flip tourney between Philly, New York, Boston and Los Angeles?  I have zero interest in the 2010 Cubs.

[Yeti]

Great, Cameron's off the board.  Do we even have to play the season out in 2010?  Can we just do a coin flip tourney between Philly, New York, Boston and Los Angeles Seattke?  I have zero interest in the 2010 Cubs.

10 extra win'd