Cubs Interested in Michael Bourn

[X]

Sorry if this is already posted somewhere, Rice. Didn't see it.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/11/cubs-have-interest-in-michael-bourn.html

“We do have to address our outfield and we will look to do that,” said GM Jed Hoyer. “We like our prospects, but when they are as far away as some of those guys are you can’t think about those guys. You have to think about your team now ... There are a number of players we will be talking to over the next few weeks."
Read more at http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/#5xifpZdhPoYg1km8.99

 

[Rice Cube]

S'okay

I think they're just doing the normal due diligence stuff.

 

[X]

S'okay

I think they're just doing the normal due diligence stuff.

I'd assume so, as well. The article says Boras is probably looking for 9 figures ($100M), and that's probably gonna be too expensive for the Cubs in 2013. His OBP was .348 last season, which is pretty not bad...I wouldn't be opposed to giving him a good size contract, but I doubt the cubs will be the team to do it.

 

[MRubio52]

Bourn is like a Chipotle burrito. Does somethings well but ultimately leaves you feeling like you paid too much.

 

[Rice Cube]

Bourn is like a Chipotle burrito. Does somethings well but ultimately leaves you feeling like you paid too much.

Maybe it's not so bad because the burrito will give you the runs

 

[MRubio52]

Maybe it's not so bad because the burrito will give you the runs

Oh he'll give your runs. He's a good ballplayer, but a really expensive good ballplayer.

 

[X]

Bourn is like a Chipotle burrito. Does somethings well but ultimately leaves you feeling like you paid too much.

Definitely not Q'Doba.

Maybe it's not so bad because the burrito will give you the runs

It's funny b/c he runs! :lol:

Ultimately, I agree. I think he'll get a deal that will be almost worth it the first half of the contract...and overpaying more and more each year after.

 

[dabynsky]

Oh he'll give your runs. He's a good ballplayer, but a really expensive good ballplayer.

Yeah I have no doubt that the contract will be terrible down the road for whatever team signs him, but it is kind of fun to think about the Cubs getting some top free agents.

 

[Rice Cube]

Definitely not Q'Doba.


It's funny b/c he runs! :lol:

Ultimately, I agree. I think he'll get a deal that will be almost worth it the first half of the contract...and overpaying more and more each year after.

The runs are fun until you realize it's all shit.

 

[X]

Yeah I have no doubt that the contract will be terrible down the road for whatever team signs him, but it is kind of fun to think about the Cubs getting some top free agents.

Next off-season, my friend...and even more the next off-season

 

[MRubio52]

The runs are fun until you realize it's all shit.

It's all fun and runs until someone starts shitting blood.

 

[Rice Cube]

Next off-season, my friend...and even more the next off-season

If there are any left. All the best ones are signing extensions.

 

[X]

Next off-season, my friend...and even more the next off-season

This is what it's come to, Cubs fans. We're not even going w/ "Wait 'Til Next Year" anymore...it's officially "Wait 'Til Next Offseason!"

 

[Rice Cube]

It's all fun and runs until someone starts shitting blood.

Okay, that's better :clap:

 

[MRubio52]

Okay, that's better :clap:

#MusicFacts

Shitting Blood is the lesser known Slayer song.

 

[Shawon0Meter]

Clearly just due diligence. He's kinda good and will need to be paid more than he's worth...the Cubs aren't looking for anyone kinda good or wanting money.

 

[daddies3angels]

Dont see how this fits the Cubs at all. He a older CF that will lose his speed before Cubs even start sniffing around .500

 

[DewsSox79]

Maybe it's not so bad because the burrito will give you the runs

He is also 29. he needs to be driven in to score runs. strikes out too much IMO for a leadoff spot.

 

[DewsSox79]

Sorry if this is already posted somewhere, Rice. Didn't see it.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/11/cubs-have-interest-in-michael-bourn.html

That is the problem with the "plan". the cubs specs are either far away or may not pan out in the MLB...a little early to tell, but vitters and jackson are ehhh. I wouldnt hold my breath on those 2.

 

[X]

That is the problem with the "plan". the cubs specs are either far away or may not pan out in the MLB...a little early to tell, but vitters and jackson are ehhh. I wouldnt hold my breath on those 2.

Oh, I agree. but I don't believe the "plan" revolves around those two. Regardless of how our current 'spects plan out - it really wasn't much of a secret that we needed to REALLY build our farm system up. it was beyond bad.