As expected, the Cubs have offered contacts to Carlos Marmol, Ryan Theriot, Jeff Baker, Angel Guzman, Sean Marshall, Koyie Hill, Tom Gorzelanny, and Mike Fontenot. The only player that they did not make an offer to is lefty Neal Cotts. Paul Sullivan points out that with John Grabow signed with the Cubs, it makes more sense for Cotts to go elsewhere. Cotts could still return to the Cubs, but he is a free agent.
The Marlins have non-tender pitcher Alfredo Amezaga, and the Cubs could be interested in adding him.
The A's non tendered Jack Cust, and his bat could be a fit for the Cubs.
On MLB Network's Hot Stove yesterday, the Cubs were listed as a "seller" this winter. Tom Verducci says "it's all about Milton Bradley". Mitch Williams said that "they've got to get that guy moved!"
Also on Hot Stove, the Cubs season was recapped in their "30 Clubs, 30 Recaps". Derrrek Lee says that the Cubs have a good team, and he expects the Cubs to make some good moves this winter.
The Cubs Shopping List from MLB Network:
1. Move Milton
2. Center Fielder
3. Bullpen Arm
Herold Reynolds says the Cubs have a long way to go still. He also describe them as "in trouble" pointing out that they are in a worse situation than they were last year at this time. Reynolds doesn't think the Cubs would have been good in 2009 even if they were healthy. Tom says that missing a center fielder is a pretty big thing for a team that hopes to contend. Verducci called the Cubs too right handed. Mitch said that when the main thing on your shopping list is a return (trading Bradley) there's something wrong. Williams says that the Cubs have two terrific set up guys in Marmol and Gregg, but neither one of them is a closer. Tom disagrees letting Mitch know that the Cubs are committed to Marmol. Mitch was critical of Carlos' mechanics and inconsistency, but The Wild Thing did admit that he was throwing stones from a glass house.
By the way, the Cubs will see some former Cubs in Spring Training and during the regular season-
- March 4 VS Oakland in Mesa, first game of Spring Training, Jake Fox and Aaron Miles
- March 5 VS Arizona in Mesa, Aaron Heilman
- March 8 @Oakland in Phoenix
- March 16 VS Texas in Mesa (Rich Harden)
- March 20 @Oakland in Phoenix
- March 24 @Texas in Surprise
- March 25 @Arizona in Tuscan
- March 26 VS Oakland in Mesa
- April 2 @Arizona Spring Training @Chase Field
- April 3 @ Arizona Spring Training @Chase Field
Regular season:
- VS Arizona (Aaron Heilman): April 29-May 2, @Arizona June 5-7
- VS Oakland, Interleague play (Jake Fox and Aaron Miles) June 15-17
- @Texas, Interleague play, (Rich Harden) May 21-23
We'll look forward to seeing the guys that we dumped so far this offseason when they play the Cubs next year!
That's it for now, I'll keep you posted on Everything Cubs as always.
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