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

[Quality Start Machine]

It'll be a little harder now that it looks like the Cardinals will sign Holliday,

You don't think the Bay contract put Holliday out of the Cards' price range, esp. with them having to pay Pujols after this season?

[Eli]

Isn't it nice that the Cubs now have to pass on legit good OF's like Bay and Holliday

I'd much rather have Byrd at 3/15 than Bay for 4/66.  Bay is Dunn-like in the outfield and it kills his value.

[Internet Apex]

Isn't it nice that the Cubs now have to pass on legit good OF's like Bay and Holliday

I'd much rather have Byrd at 3/15 than Bay for 4/66.  Bay is Dunn-like in the outfield and it kills his value.

I can't tell when you're joking. But... this?

[Eli]

Isn't it nice that the Cubs now have to pass on legit good OF's like Bay and Holliday

I'd much rather have Byrd at 3/15 than Bay for 4/66.  Bay is Dunn-like in the outfield and it kills his value.

I can't tell when you're joking. But... this?

Being serious.  We're not so different.

[Richard Chuggar]

I didn't read anything that anybody wrote about Marlon Byrd, but he sucks.  This is the worst signing in the world, and I can't believe that anybody would think it's a good signing.  When he hits .250 with 12 HRs and and 53 RBIs, dont' come crying ot me.  but I know you want to cry to me, but don't.  quote this.  he's a turdier, less morganier version of Milton

[JD]

I didn't read anything that anybody wrote about Marlon Byrd, but he sucks.  This is the worst signing in the world, and I can't believe that anybody would think it's a good signing.  When he hits .250 with 12 HRs and and 53 RBIs, dont' come crying ot me.  but I know you want to cry to me, but don't.  quote this.  he's a turdier, less morganier version of Milton

Whatevah, dude.  I read an article and Rudy Jarmilio likes him and he's the hitting coach.  Byrd's already pen'd into the #5 hole.  Rudy Jarimalio also said that Marlon Byrd plays the best CF in a lot of places and that probably will include Wrigley.  Rudy knows defense because he knows offense and watches balls off the bats.  When you want to know what someone's good at, then ask someone that's knowledgeable about the opposite because that is what they are learn-ed in defeating.  It's simple and I'm surprised you haven't learned that, yet. 

Now, I'm ready for the Ankiel signing.

[CubFaninHydePark]

Isn't it nice that the Cubs now have to pass on legit good OF's like Bay and Holliday

I'd much rather have Byrd at 3/15 than Bay for 4/66.  Bay is Dunn-like in the outfield and it kills his value.

I'm saying that I wish the Cubs could sign FA's that were  entering their prime production years, rather than throwing money at looming albatrosses.

Bay and Holliday are in their prime--I have no problem throwing dump trucks of money at guys who have proven that they can rake and are still in their prime.  I'm not saying Byrd isn't a bad signing...I'm just saying I'd much rather be signing Bay or Holliday, or both.  It's not like we  have a terrible defensive left fielder now, or anything.

[ChuckD]

Isn't it nice that the Cubs now have to pass on legit good OF's like Bay and Holliday

I'd much rather have Byrd at 3/15 than Bay for 4/66.  Bay is Dunn-like in the outfield and it kills his value.

I'm saying that I wish the Cubs could sign FA's that were  entering their prime production years, rather than throwing money at looming albatrosses.

Bay and Holliday are in their prime--I have no problem throwing dump trucks of money at guys who have proven that they can rake and are still in their prime.  I'm not saying Byrd isn't a bad signing...I'm just saying I'd much rather be signing Bay or Holliday, or both.  It's not like we  have a terrible defensive left fielder now, or anything.

I don't think you're not. And since when has $15mm/3yr been an albatross? Let alone a looming one. That third year at $5mm is really going to kill Our Cubbies in 2012.

[Dr. Nguyen Van Falk]

Isn't it nice that the Cubs now have to pass on legit good OF's like Bay and Holliday

I'd much rather have Byrd at 3/15 than Bay for 4/66.  Bay is Dunn-like in the outfield and it kills his value.

I'm saying that I wish the Cubs could sign FA's that were  entering their prime production years, rather than throwing money at looming albatrosses.

Bay and Holliday are in their prime--I have no problem throwing dump trucks of money at guys who have proven that they can rake and are still in their prime.  I'm not saying Byrd isn't a bad signing...I'm just saying I'd much rather be signing Bay or Holliday, or both.  It's not like we  have a terrible defensive left fielder now, or anything.

I don't think you're not. And since when has $15mm/3yr been an albatross? Let alone a looming one. That third year at $5mm $6.5mm is really going to kill Our Cubbies in 2012.

Dammit, Slak'd

[Yeti]

Isn't it nice that the Cubs now have to pass on legit good OF's like Bay and Holliday

I'd much rather have Byrd at 3/15 than Bay for 4/66.  Bay is Dunn-like in the outfield and it kills his value.

I'm saying that I wish the Cubs could sign FA's that were  entering their prime production years, rather than throwing money at looming albatrosses.

Bay and Holliday are in their prime--I have no problem throwing dump trucks of money at guys who have proven that they can rake and are still in their prime.  I'm not saying Byrd isn't a bad signing...I'm just saying I'd much rather be signing Bay or Holliday, or both.  It's not like we  have a terrible defensive left fielder now, or anything.

I don't think you're not. And since when has $15mm/3yr been an albatross? Let alone a looming one. That third year at $5mm is really going to kill Our Cubbies in 2012.

THIS. (with the correction)

I don't see how people are getting so uptight about this move. The money just goes to show you the Cubs don't think he's a great player but he's a decent player. The money reflects that. Plus, they have like 50-60 million coming off in the next couple of years.

The ANGER over this move is unintelligent.

[Quality Start Machine]

Isn't it nice that the Cubs now have to pass on legit good OF's like Bay and Holliday

I'd much rather have Byrd at 3/15 than Bay for 4/66.  Bay is Dunn-like in the outfield and it kills his value.

I'm saying that I wish the Cubs could sign FA's that were  entering their prime production years, rather than throwing money at looming albatrosses.

Bay and Holliday are in their prime--I have no problem throwing dump trucks of money at guys who have proven that they can rake and are still in their prime.  I'm not saying Byrd isn't a bad signing...I'm just saying I'd much rather be signing Bay or Holliday, or both.  It's not like we  have a terrible defensive left fielder now, or anything.

I don't think you're not. And since when has $15mm/3yr been an albatross? Let alone a looming one. That third year at $5mm is really going to kill Our Cubbies in 2012.

THIS. (with the correction)

I don't see how people are getting so uptight about this move. The money just goes to show you the Cubs don't think he's a great player but he's a decent player. The money reflects that. Plus, they have like 50-60 million coming off in the next couple of years.

The ANGER over this move is unintelligent.

As long as by the third year of that deal Byrd is a 4th or 5th outfielder.

[Weebs]

Isn't it nice that the Cubs now have to pass on legit good OF's like Bay and Holliday

I'd much rather have Byrd at 3/15 than Bay for 4/66.  Bay is Dunn-like in the outfield and it kills his value.

I'm saying that I wish the Cubs could sign FA's that were  entering their prime production years, rather than throwing money at looming albatrosses.

Bay and Holliday are in their prime--I have no problem throwing dump trucks of money at guys who have proven that they can rake and are still in their prime.  I'm not saying Byrd isn't a bad signing...I'm just saying I'd much rather be signing Bay or Holliday, or both.  It's not like we  have a terrible defensive left fielder now, or anything.

I don't think you're not. And since when has $15mm/3yr been an albatross? Let alone a looming one. That third year at $5mm is really going to kill Our Cubbies in 2012.

THIS. (with the correction)

I don't see how people are getting so uptight about this move. The money just goes to show you the Cubs don't think he's a great player but he's a decent player. The money reflects that. Plus, they have like 50-60 million coming off in the next couple of years.

The ANGER over this move is unintelligent.

As long as by the third year of that deal Byrd is a 4th or 5th outfielder.

And not a productive center fielder?  Yeah, I guess that makes sense.

[Internet Apex]

Isn't it nice that the Cubs now have to pass on legit good OF's like Bay and Holliday

I'd much rather have Byrd at 3/15 than Bay for 4/66.  Bay is Dunn-like in the outfield and it kills his value.

I'm saying that I wish the Cubs could sign FA's that were  entering their prime production years, rather than throwing money at looming albatrosses.

Bay and Holliday are in their prime--I have no problem throwing dump trucks of money at guys who have proven that they can rake and are still in their prime.  I'm not saying Byrd isn't a bad signing...I'm just saying I'd much rather be signing Bay or Holliday, or both.  It's not like we  have a terrible defensive left fielder now, or anything.

I don't think you're not. And since when has $15mm/3yr been an albatross? Let alone a looming one. That third year at $5mm is really going to kill Our Cubbies in 2012.

THIS. (with the correction)

I don't see how people are getting so uptight about this move. The money just goes to show you the Cubs don't think he's a great player but he's a decent player. The money reflects that. Plus, they have like 50-60 million coming off in the next couple of years.

The ANGER over this move is unintelligent.

As long as by the third year of that deal Byrd is a 4th or 5th outfielder.

And not a productive center fielder?  Yeah, I guess that makes sense.

Hey Fork, pull your Cosby sweater down. Your FULD CHUB is showing.

[Quality Start Machine]

Isn't it nice that the Cubs now have to pass on legit good OF's like Bay and Holliday

I'd much rather have Byrd at 3/15 than Bay for 4/66.  Bay is Dunn-like in the outfield and it kills his value.

I'm saying that I wish the Cubs could sign FA's that were  entering their prime production years, rather than throwing money at looming albatrosses.

Bay and Holliday are in their prime--I have no problem throwing dump trucks of money at guys who have proven that they can rake and are still in their prime.  I'm not saying Byrd isn't a bad signing...I'm just saying I'd much rather be signing Bay or Holliday, or both.  It's not like we  have a terrible defensive left fielder now, or anything.

I don't think you're not. And since when has $15mm/3yr been an albatross? Let alone a looming one. That third year at $5mm is really going to kill Our Cubbies in 2012.

THIS. (with the correction)

I don't see how people are getting so uptight about this move. The money just goes to show you the Cubs don't think he's a great player but he's a decent player. The money reflects that. Plus, they have like 50-60 million coming off in the next couple of years.

The ANGER over this move is unintelligent.

As long as by the third year of that deal Byrd is a 4th or 5th outfielder.

And not a productive center fielder?  Yeah, I guess that makes sense.

Hey Fork, pull your Cosby sweater down. Your FULD CHUB is showing.

SAM FULD plays baseball in a decidedly caucasian manner.

[Powdered Toast Man]

Fork wants a $6.5MM fifth outfielder?