Reasonable Trade Discussion

[Canadouche]

It wouldn't be too difficult for the Cubs to make some good trades after the deadline. That's the benefit of having pricey players and a shitty record.

[Eli]

It wouldn't be too difficult for the Cubs to make some good trades after the deadline. That's the benefit of having pricey players and a shitty record.

Yeah, Soriano could definitely still go with that contract.

[Saul Goodman]

The Cubs were also talking to the Yankees, a team Dempster reportedly would have agreed to join because of his relationships with Yankees special adviser and former Cubs general manager Jim Hendry and pitching coach Larry Rothschild.

How sweet.

[Canadouche]

It wouldn't be too difficult for the Cubs to make some good trades after the deadline. That's the benefit of having pricey players and a shitty record.

Yeah, Soriano could definitely still go with that contract.

Unless the rules prohibit it in a way in which I'm not familiar, the Cubs would just have to negotiate to eat a big chunk of the contract for any interested team, just as they would've done had he been traded. Or the more likely option -- he passes waivers unclaimed.

[CBStew]

Don't look now, but Dempster, Garza and Soriano are still Cubs

Texas Toasted

Is it still a trade if the Cubs don't get anything in return?  (right-hander Kyle Hendricks and third baseman Christian Villanueva)

[Internet Apex]

Don't look now, but Dempster, Garza and Soriano are still Cubs

Texas Toasted

Is it still a trade if the Cubs don't get anything in return?

I admit I do not know. Thinking about it makes my brain hurt. Knowing Dempster is gone makes it feel much better though.

[Shooter]

It wouldn't be too difficult for the Cubs to make some good trades after the deadline. That's the benefit of having pricey players and a shitty record.

Yeah, Soriano could definitely still go with that contract.

Unless the rules prohibit it in a way in which I'm not familiar, the Cubs would just have to negotiate to eat a big chunk of the contract for any interested team, just as they would've done had he been traded. Or the more likely option -- he passes waivers unclaimed.

Soriano is right in Kenny Williams's wheelhouse. He got some mention as possibly going to Detroit, so Thed just has to put him on waivers, let Kenny claim him to block him from going to Detroit, and let him go, salary and all. The Sox will have their new Alex Rios (to go with their current Alex Rios).

[CubFaninHydePark]

Don't look now, but Dempster, Garza and Soriano are still Cubs

Texas Toasted

Is it still a trade if the Cubs don't get anything in return?  (right-hander Kyle Hendricks and third baseman Christian Villanueva)

Hendricks had some outstanding numbers in A ball.  That's like a little something.

[J. Walter Weatherman]

http://www.cbssports.com/mlb/blog/jon-heyman/19802946/alfonso-soriano-clears-waivers-and-can-be-dealt-how-about-the-giants

Cubs outfielder Alfonso Soriano has cleared waivers and is eligible to be traded anywhere (provided he gives his approval), sources tell CBSSports.com.

...

Carlos Marmol also has cleared waivers.

[Chuck to Chuck]

Don't look now, but Dempster, Garza and Soriano are still Cubs

Texas Toasted

Is it still a trade if the Cubs don't get anything in return?  (right-hander Kyle Hendricks and third baseman Christian Villanueva)

You know, when I think of the name Hendricks, I picture a Villanueva.

[World's #1 Astros Fan]

Don't look now, but Dempster, Garza and Soriano are still Cubs

Texas Toasted

Is it still a trade if the Cubs don't get anything in return?  (right-hander Kyle Hendricks and third baseman Christian Villanueva)

You know, when I think of the name Hendricks, I picture a Villanueva.

You know, Chuck, there genuinely are times when I feel bad for how quickly you get dogpiled...and then I read something like this...you like it don't you?

[Chuck to Chuck]

Don't look now, but Dempster, Garza and Soriano are still Cubs

Texas Toasted

Is it still a trade if the Cubs don't get anything in return?  (right-hander Kyle Hendricks and third baseman Christian Villanueva)

You know, when I think of the name Hendricks, I picture a Villanueva.

You know, Chuck, there genuinely are times when I feel bad for how quickly you get dogpiled...and then I read something like this...you like it don't you?

This is one where, if I didn't say it, someone would have Intrepid Readered it to me.

[Quality Start Machine]

Don't look now, but Dempster, Garza and Soriano are still Cubs

Texas Toasted

Is it still a trade if the Cubs don't get anything in return?  (right-hander Kyle Hendricks and third baseman Christian Villanueva)

You know, when I think of the name Hendricks, I picture a Villanueva.

You know, Chuck, there genuinely are times when I feel bad for how quickly you get dogpiled...and then I read something like this...you like it don't you?

This is one where, if I didn't say it, someone would have Intrepid Readered it to me.

No, Chuck.

[World's #1 Astros Fan]

Don't look now, but Dempster, Garza and Soriano are still Cubs

Texas Toasted

Is it still a trade if the Cubs don't get anything in return?  (right-hander Kyle Hendricks and third baseman Christian Villanueva)

You know, when I think of the name Hendricks, I picture a Villanueva.

You know, Chuck, there genuinely are times when I feel bad for how quickly you get dogpiled...and then I read something like this...you like it don't you?

This is one where, if I didn't say it, someone would have Intrepid Readered it to me.

No, Chuck.

Well...maybe.

[Bort]

Don't look now, but Dempster, Garza and Soriano are still Cubs

Texas Toasted

Is it still a trade if the Cubs don't get anything in return?  (right-hander Kyle Hendricks and third baseman Christian Villanueva)

You know, when I think of the name Hendricks, I picture a Villanueva.

You know, Chuck, there genuinely are times when I feel bad for how quickly you get dogpiled...and then I read something like this...you like it don't you?

This is one where, if I didn't say it, someone would have Intrepid Readered it to me.

No, Chuck.

Well...maybe.

We'd have been funnier.