2012 Chicago Cubs

[Eli]

I don't hate this team.

With Lahair hitting like Barry Bonds and Garza, Samardzija and that unicycle pedalling paragon to Northside asshattery all apparently battling for the Cy Young, maybe this season won't suck as much as everyone thought.

Just kidding. It'll still suck.

It's going to be really strange when we trade Garza and Dempster who are playing well for good, young prospects, instead of making them the highest paid pitchers in baseball. Plus lifetime no trade clauses.

I think Dempster is probably gone, but I'm not as certain about Garza. I think they might be better off extending him, expensive as it might be.

[World's #1 Astros Fan]

I don't hate this team.

With Lahair hitting like Barry Bonds and Garza, Samardzija and that unicycle pedalling paragon to Northside asshattery all apparently battling for the Cy Young, maybe this season won't suck as much as everyone thought.

Just kidding. It'll still suck.

It's going to be really strange when we trade Garza and Dempster who are playing well for good, young prospects, instead of making them the highest paid pitchers in baseball. Plus lifetime no trade clauses.

I think Dempster is probably gone, but I'm not as certain about Garza. I think they might be better off extending him, expensive as it might be.

Agreed.  Sure he's a nice trade chip but he's in his prime and he's pretty good.  No reason why he can't be a part of this team when they're (hopefully) competitive in 2014.

[R-V]

I don't hate this team.

No, me neither - It's not their fault they suck.

It helps that they're playing much better defense this year, definitely helps the watchability factor. Yes defensive statistics are unreliable and yes it's early, but last year they were 17th and this year they're 6th in Fangraphs overall defensive rankings.

[Yeti]

If Epstink hadn't traded Marshall, the Cubs would be .500 now

[Internet Apex]

I don't hate this team.

With Lahair hitting like Barry Bonds and Garza, Samardzija and that unicycle pedalling paragon to Northside asshattery all apparently battling for the Cy Young, maybe this season won't suck as much as everyone thought.

Just kidding. It'll still suck.

It's going to be really strange when we trade Garza and Dempster who are playing well for good, young prospects, instead of making them the highest paid pitchers in baseball. Plus lifetime no trade clauses.

I think Dempster is probably gone, but I'm not as certain about Garza. I think they might be better off extending him, expensive as it might be.

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[Slaky]

I don't hate this team.

With Lahair hitting like Barry Bonds and Garza, Samardzija and that unicycle pedalling paragon to Northside asshattery all apparently battling for the Cy Young, maybe this season won't suck as much as everyone thought.

Just kidding. It'll still suck.

It's going to be really strange when we trade Garza and Dempster who are playing well for good, young prospects, instead of making them the highest paid pitchers in baseball. Plus lifetime no trade clauses.

I think Dempster is probably gone, but I'm not as certain about Garza. I think they might be better off extending him, expensive as it might be.

I'd like to keep Garza around. Dempster still has to agree to a trade, right? I have a hard time seeing that happening unless a World Series favorite like Texas comes knocking.

[Eli]

I'd like to keep Garza around. Dempster still has to agree to a trade, right? I have a hard time seeing that happening unless a World Series favorite like Texas comes knocking.

Yeah, he does. I know he adores Chicago but there's nothing stopping him from going to another team at midseason and then just re-signing with the Cubs. And while I mostly profess my love for Dempster to raise Huey's blood pressure, having him back on a 1 or 2 year deal wouldn't be the worst thing. Especially considering the lack of good starting options already in the system.

[J. Walter Weatherman]

I'd like to keep Garza around. Dempster still has to agree to a trade, right? I have a hard time seeing that happening unless a World Series favorite like Texas comes knocking.

Yeah, he does. I know he adores Chicago but there's nothing stopping him from going to another a potential playoff team at midseason and then just re-signing with the Cubs.

Playoff rental'd

Because even Shecky has to know the Cubs aren't going there this season.

And while I mostly profess my love for Dempster to raise Huey's blood pressure, having him back on a 1 or 2 year deal wouldn't be the worst thing. Especially considering the lack of good starting options already in the system.

TEAM DEMPSTER!

[Internet Apex]

I'd like to keep Garza around. Dempster still has to agree to a trade, right? I have a hard time seeing that happening unless a World Series favorite like Texas comes knocking.

Yeah, he does. I know he adores Chicago but there's nothing stopping him from going to another a potential playoff team at midseason and then just re-signing with the Cubs.

Playoff rental'd

Because even Shecky has to know the Cubs aren't going there this season.

And while I mostly profess my love for Dempster to raise Huey's blood pressure, having him back on a 1 or 2 year deal wouldn't be the worst thing. Especially considering the lack of good starting options already in the system.

TEAM DEMPSTER!

They could trade him to the White Sox. He wouldn't even have to move. Too bad the Sox don't have anything anybody wants. Cash money perhaps.

[Quality Start Machine]

I think Garza might be where we see the biggest difference between Epstink and Hendry.

Hendry would have traded Garza this winter for the best available package, and Epstink won't move him until he gets what he wants.

[CT III]

I think Garza might be where we see the biggest difference between Epstink and Hendry.

Hendry would have traded Garza this winter for the best available package, and Epstink won't move him until he gets what he wants.

Not a chance Hendry would of traded Garza.  If anything he'd have given him a contract extension that wiped out his arbitration years at above market value.

[Chuck to Chuck]

I think Garza might be where we see the biggest difference between Epstink and Hendry.

Hendry would have traded Garza this winter for the best available package, and Epstink won't move him until he gets what he wants.

Not a chance Hendry would of traded Garza.  If anything he'd have given him a contract extension that wiped out his arbitration years at above market value.

Exactly. Hendry traded FOR Garza.  No way he gives him up.

When did Hendry every trade a guy at peak value? Choi for Lee?

[Eli]

When did Hendry every trade a guy at peak value? Choi for Lee?

Mark DeRosa.

[World's #1 Astros Fan]

When did Hendry every trade a guy at peak value? Choi for Lee?

Mark DeRosa.

Aramis Ramirez.

[PenPho]

When did Hendry every trade a guy at peak value? Choi for Lee?

Mark DeRosa.

Aramis Ramirez.

I don't remember the Cubs trading Aramis Ramirez at his peak.