Cubs trade for Marlins' reliever Gregg

Does this mean that Kerry Wood is done in Chicago?

over 3 years ago mjschaefer 44 comments 0 recs |

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I’ll add what I mentioned in the other thread. Ceda was rumored to be one of the pieces in a potential Peavy deal, so this may indicate that the Braves are closing in.

This to me also does indicate that the Cubs are preparing for life without Wood.

by Roger Dorn on Nov 13, 2008 2:58 PM EST reply actions

…preparing for life without Wood.

they have pills for that, now.

by Brick. on Nov 13, 2008 3:01 PM EST up reply actions 4 recs

Before: (zing)

After: ZING!

by Jay on Nov 13, 2008 3:16 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Nov 13, 2008 3:23 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs

i like both responses better than my original joke.

by Brick. on Nov 13, 2008 3:43 PM EST up reply actions

I was thinking more along these “between the” lines …

I woke up this morning to notice that Wood was gone ….

by talonk on Nov 13, 2008 3:54 PM EST up reply actions

If I may be so silly to ask, how does Ceda, now the property of the Marlins, help the Braves obtain Peavy? Is Florida the middle man for prospects for the Braves?

by talonk on Nov 13, 2008 3:53 PM EST up reply actions

The Cubs were the other rumored suitor for a Peavy trade. Ceda would have been part of the Cubs package

by Roger Dorn on Nov 13, 2008 3:56 PM EST up reply actions

Ok, thanx … I knew I was missing my levitra today

by talonk on Nov 13, 2008 4:10 PM EST up reply actions

I agree . My first thought was Wood is gone . Seems like a cheap but fair trade for Gregg. Anyone know the scouting report on this prospect.

Also I want to mention that I’m posting this via blackberry while donating blood. Hardcore I know.

by world dictator on Nov 13, 2008 3:05 PM EST reply actions

Saving lives, Hollywood-style.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Nov 13, 2008 3:14 PM EST up reply actions

According to Kevin Goldstein at Baseball Prospectus, he’s got a 94-98 fastball, and + slider with heavy tilt.

Quite the return for a mediocre reliever.

by Peter Bendix on Nov 13, 2008 5:29 PM EST up reply actions

Oh, the sneaky things the Cubs have to do to keep the streak alive.

by Jay on Nov 13, 2008 9:39 PM EST up reply actions

Someone—Rotoworld?—predicted he could make a fast ascent and light it up (in a good way) for the big league club by August.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Nov 13, 2008 11:13 PM EST up reply actions

i read bleedcubbieblue as well and they are pretty angry about the trade over there.

ceda is known as a high-ceiling relief prospect. he is not seen as an SP.

however, most people at bcb think that ceda could have filled gregg’s role in the pen as early as this year. the cubs are expected to have gregg in the 7/8 innings in front of marmol. if marmol can’t handle the 9th (no one expects that) then gregg is insurance.

by stickpiano on Nov 14, 2008 11:39 AM EST up reply actions

Who would have thought the closer market may come back to us. Unreal.

by cheech99 on Nov 13, 2008 3:46 PM EST reply actions

Hendry apparently has said Wood won’t be back with the Cubs next year.

we’ve gotta land a decent closer between Wood and Hoffman.

Here’s a question though. Which player do you prefer?

by world dictator on Nov 13, 2008 4:19 PM EST reply actions

Wickman.

by NickFantana on Nov 13, 2008 4:20 PM EST up reply actions

i don’t know. give me the list of the decent closers between wood and hoffman.

by Brick. on Nov 13, 2008 4:24 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs

Hoffman, just because his contract would be shorter.

Wood’s would be too long

Could you imabine the game threads if Wood got to pitch to Fasano … priceless!!!

by talonk on Nov 13, 2008 4:25 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

Do we really think anyone is going to give Wood 3+ years?

I translate Hendry ‘s comments as "I can see why you want a multiyear deal, Kerry, because you’re made of glass, but we are not that stupid. But some team will be."

Please, no team be that stupid.

by dgcambridge on Nov 13, 2008 6:21 PM EST up reply actions

Yes, I believe he’ll get a contract longer than Hoffman gets, but he won’t get 4 or 5 years (ala BJ Ryan or K-Rod) of course. I am guessing 3, or maybe 2 plus a player option at worst.

by talonk on Nov 13, 2008 6:33 PM EST up reply actions

I’d give him two years with a team option for the third year

by world dictator on Nov 13, 2008 6:55 PM EST up reply actions

I might also be willing to allow Wood to opt out/void the team option if he reaches certain bench marks.

Unfortunately, for us, I forsee Wood getting three years guranteed. But hey, I like Wood so good for him.

by world dictator on Nov 13, 2008 7:01 PM EST up reply actions

Once again … you’re not going to get a guy for under-market years and then tack on a club option.

by Jay on Nov 13, 2008 9:41 PM EST up reply actions

Lots of people can give wood for 3+ years, you just have to be creative.

Wait, what are we talking about again?

by Jay on Nov 13, 2008 9:40 PM EST up reply actions

But some are too effete for such things…

by Logodaedalus on Nov 13, 2008 10:22 PM EST up reply actions

Is it sad that “game thread shenanigans” are a plus for me under his name?

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Nov 13, 2008 11:14 PM EST up reply actions

absolutely not

Anti-Ben Fran before it was cool.

by Gradyforpresident on Nov 14, 2008 10:36 AM EST up reply actions

Cordero.

by mjschaefer on Nov 13, 2008 4:48 PM EST up reply actions

All contract things equal then Wood. I would be happy with either one

by Roger Dorn on Nov 13, 2008 4:49 PM EST up reply actions

Juan Cruz.

Steel Nick

by nickjs21 on Nov 13, 2008 5:12 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs

by Peter Bendix on Nov 13, 2008 5:29 PM EST up reply actions

rec

Anti-Ben Fran before it was cool.

by Gradyforpresident on Nov 14, 2008 10:36 AM EST up reply actions

Is it just me or is there almost zero interest in Ben Sheets thus far? His market seems to be shrinking faster than K-rod’s.

by world dictator on Nov 13, 2008 4:53 PM EST reply actions

It’s just you; I don’t think free agents can start signing till 11/15 or thereabouts.

DISCLAIMER: I may be bitter.

by zempf on Nov 13, 2008 5:06 PM EST up reply actions

Fifteen days after the end of the Series, so the game is now officially on.

by FredOx on Nov 14, 2008 11:05 AM EST up reply actions

It has been quiet. But the market works in mysterious ways. As soon as a guy is seen as a cheap option, all it takes is two competing teams to drive his price back up to par. All the starters will wait for CC to sign. That watch begins this weekend.

by xrickx on Nov 13, 2008 5:08 PM EST up reply actions

CC will take his time. Why rush? His value only goes up once Burnett and Lowe sign.

by oxforddave on Nov 14, 2008 11:36 AM EST up reply actions

Yes, but if CC is waiting for Burnett and Lowe to sign and Burnett and Lowe are waiting for CC to sign in order to set their value appropriately, we’ll have gridlock. Human sacrifice. Dogs and cats living together. Mass hysteria.

Pronk Needs You

by woodsmeister on Nov 14, 2008 12:13 PM EST up reply actions