Archive - Nov 23, 2009
Updated Cubs Wish List
It's a slow Monday night. Let's generate some buzz, shall we?
Here's my Mostly Unreasonable But Not All That Crazy Offseason Wish List for the Cubs.
- We need a right-handed center fielder. My pick: Mike Cameron. I was kind of surprised to see that he was paid $10 million for 2009. I guess if that's what he's looking for next year he'll be out of our price range, but if he'd go for 1/7 or 2/12 I think I'd do it.
- We don't really need to upgrade our infield, and we especially don't need to add a long-term contract. But Felipe Lopez would really help. He's a switch hitter with a good on-base percentage from both sides of the plate -- and he's not bad on defense, either. Like a Milton Bradley for the infield, without the complete insanity.
- I still think Bradley has enough offensive skill and defensive non-suckitude to be a positive contributor in right field. But if we do move him, I hope it's for Kevin Millwood. I know Millwood is not an ace, but he does have a pretty decent ground ball rate. And not only would he be leaving the AL, he'd no longer have to pitch in Texas Stadium half the time.
- I'm still a big proponent of trading Ryan Theriot and Milton Bradley to the Tigers for Curtis Granderson and Dontrelle Willis. Again, tell me why that deal doesn't work!
Comments welcome.



