Cubs talking to O's

[bhambruiser]

As a Cubs fan, I am unsure about this trade. The Cubs could use a bat like Tejada, but is Prior too much to give? He has been injury prone lately and having Zambrano step up the last two seasons has made Prior more expendable...I am unsure

Discuss

[Camden Crazy]

Prior isn't enough in my mind...Tejada is a top 3 player in baseball and would only trade him straight up for 2 people:

Pujols

Vlad

Neither are happening, I'd try to get Rich Hill and Pie out of them also.

[bhambruiser]

I am pretty sure the talk is for more than just Prior, but I just caught the last half of that on SportsCenter

[Cujo]

Not gonna happen. I can't see the Cubs pulling the trigger on this one. They're gonna keep Prior no matter what. We're either going to taste victory or go down in flames with Prior, just like Kerry Wood.

[See Red]

When I heard a rumor of the Red Sox being involved in such a trade, the Cubs were also said to be giving up Corey Patterson, who would be an amazing player if he could put it all together.

[bhambruiser]

they can have corey patterson- he has been a major disappointment

[Gamingboy]

I had heard a rumor that also involved the White Sox:

Orioles would get:

Prior or Zambrano

One of the White Sox Pitchers (i heard Jon Garland being mentioned)

1 or 2 prospects

The Cubs would get:

Tejada

Jeff Fiorentino (One of the O's best prospects)

The White Sox would get:

Erik Bedard

A Cub prospect

[STL FANATIC]

I've actually read a rumor where the Cards are in this.

Eckstein, Mulder and a prospect for Tejada and a pitcher (two of the names mentioned were Bedard and Julio, don't remember the others).

I'm not sure I buy that the Cards are even in the talks, but it's interesting. I'd hate to lose Eck and Mulder, but statistically I don't know that I'd be able to callt he trade a bad one.

[CS85]

Not a fan of this trade. I like Tejada, but pitching wins you championships. Prior can be an ace when he's on his game and healthy, I don't think he's proved that he can be consistent, but he's got potential. Bleh.

[pcgd]

I've actually read a rumor where the Cards are in this.

Eckstein, Mulder and a prospect for Tejada and a pitcher (two of the names mentioned were Bedard and Julio, don't remember the others).

I'm not sure I buy that the Cards are even in the talks, but it's interesting. I'd hate to lose Eck and Mulder, but statistically I don't know that I'd be able to callt he trade a bad one.

Wow, I would actually like this alot.

Eckstein would be missed, but I'd take tejada over him in a second.

And Mulder's resigning status is doubtful.

I'd take it in a second. Tejada behind Pujols would be amazing. Spivey could lead off if needed.

[STL FANATIC]

I've actually read a rumor where the Cards are in this.

Eckstein, Mulder and a prospect for Tejada and a pitcher (two of the names mentioned were Bedard and Julio, don't remember the others).

I'm not sure I buy that the Cards are even in the talks, but it's interesting. I'd hate to lose Eck and Mulder, but statistically I don't know that I'd be able to callt he trade a bad one.

Wow, I would actually like this alot.

Eckstein would be missed, but I'd take tejada over him in a second.

And Mulder's resigning status is doubtful.

I'd take it in a second. Tejada behind Pujols would be amazing. Spivey could lead off if needed.

I think your right, I just love Eck. I doubt this is actually a possibility though.

You say resigning Mulder is doubtful, but I don't know where you (and others) get that impression. The Cards are planning on making a good chunk of money over the next few years, and the owners (despite some flack they've gotten lately--mine included) spend when they think it is worth it and will help the team. That seems to fit this situation, and to me, the Cards resigning a guy they want to resign is always probable...they rarely let a guy they really want back get away. To this point Edgar has been the only exception. I think the Cards will be able to sign Mulder to a multi-year deal sometime during the upcoming season.

We'll see though.

[FightinIrish11]

i dont know about what you other cubs fans think, but i'm very happy with what we have at short right now with neifi perez. he did an outstanding job filling in for nomar last season, although we never really saw the real nomar in chicago. neifi is a gold glover and can hit you some homeruns (i.e. grand slam in st. louis in july). anyway, tejada has a hot bat, but we've got that position filled. todd walker is good at second and if they needed to shift the two positions, jerry hairston jr. can back up at second and ronnie cedeno can back up at short AND second. so it's not the cubs dont have any depth to speak of at short. and in my opinion, prior is indespensible; he's still very young and will only get better (granted he must stay healthy). he will return to his 2003 (18-6) form. he is the ace of the rotation and with kerry wood up in the air right now, the cubs cannot take that chance by dumping prior. and they want bedard to come in as a 4th or fifth starter? they want the rotation to be wood, zambrano, maddux (lucky to win 13 this season) and bedard or rusch? while there are still 2 solid pitchers in that rotation, that wont be enough to hang around in the central. this move SHOULD NOT BE MADE

[FiddySicks]

I've actually read a rumor where the Cards are in this.

Eckstein, Mulder and a prospect for Tejada and a pitcher (two of the names mentioned were Bedard and Julio, don't remember the others).

I'm not sure I buy that the Cards are even in the talks, but it's interesting. I'd hate to lose Eck and Mulder, but statistically I don't know that I'd be able to callt he trade a bad one.

Wow, I would actually like this alot.

Eckstein would be missed, but I'd take tejada over him in a second.

And Mulder's resigning status is doubtful.

I'd take it in a second. Tejada behind Pujols would be amazing. Spivey could lead off if needed.

I think your right, I just love Eck. I doubt this is actually a possibility though.

You say resigning Mulder is doubtful, but I don't know where you (and others) get that impression. The Cards are planning on making a good chunk of money over the next few years, and the owners (despite some flack they've gotten lately--mine included) spend when they think it is worth it and will help the team. That seems to fit this situation, and to me, the Cards resigning a guy they want to resign is always probable...they rarely let a guy they really want back get away. To this point Edgar has been the only exception. I think the Cards will be able to sign Mulder to a multi-year deal sometime during the upcoming season.

We'll see though.

I really feel that Trading Mulder and Eck for Tejada would be way too much. I know that Tejada is a great fielder and hitter, but with the loss of Morris this off season and then to lose Mulder, i just wonder where the Cards are gonna find another big name starter. I know Morris' numbers have fallen slightly, but its never easy when you lose two members of your starting rotation in one winter. Another thing is that Eck is one of the most reliable leadoff men, and is durable as hell. honestly though, i feel whoever gets Tejada will end up overpaying in the long run

[KerosinePalominator]

Actually i heard this(from an O so reliable source ).....

Cubs get -Johnny Damon, Bartolo Colon

Angels get- Barry Zito, Dontrell Willis

A's get- Rocco Baldelli

Yankees get- Vladimir Guerrero, David Ortiz

Red Sox get- Mark Prior, Miguel Cabrera

Orioles get - Carlos Beltran, Derek Jeter

Reds get- Manny Ramirez, Alex Rodriguez

Cardinals get- Miguels Tejada, Chris Carpenter

Devil Rays get- Adam Dunn, Ken Griffey Jr.

Blue Jays get-Jim Edmonds, Albert Pujols

Mets get- A.J. Burnett, Carlos Zambrano

Marlins get- a bunch of prospects and players to be named later

Peter Gammons would love to break down this trade!

[FiddySicks]

Actually i heard this(from an O so reliable source ).....

Cubs get -Johnny Damon, Bartolo Colon

Angels get- Barry Zito, Dontrell Willis

A's get- Rocco Baldelli

Yankees get- Vladimir Guerrero, David Ortiz

Red Sox get- Mark Prior, Miguel Cabrera

Orioles get - Carlos Beltran, Derek Jeter

Reds get- Manny Ramirez, Alex Rodriguez

Cardinals get- Miguels Tejada, Chris Carpenter

Devil Rays get- Adam Dunn, Ken Griffey Jr.

Blue Jays get-Jim Edmonds, Albert Pujols

Mets get- A.J. Burnett, Carlos Zambrano

Marlins get- a bunch of prospects and players to be named later

Peter Gammons would love to break down this trade!

i accually heard that one was a good possibility, but the Reds would also recieve Deon Sanders and Mike Vick, the falcons would get Art Modell and some cheese from green bay and the Ravens would recieve george Steinbrenner with a big red bow tied around his head.

[Jigga]

I'm an O's fan, so let me say I would be 100% against any deal that involved Tejada and Bedard, they're only the two best friggin' players they have. I don't care if they did get Manny and Matty from the Red Sox.

[no97]

In a story from Chicago Sports.com, announcing the O's signing of Jeromy Burnitz, Baltimore also indicated that they will not trade Tejada...

Moose

[Gamingboy]

Jeromy Burnitz!? God, what do the Orioles have with Former Cub Right Fielders?

[amare32]

Jeromy Burnitz!? God, what do the Orioles have with Former Cub Right Fielders?

Anyone seen Andre Dawson? Peter Angelos is holding on line 2.

[gashouser27]

Nice ideas..but tejada will stay in baltimore

i think the cards idea in not over-paying for burnett/ millwood/ etc. was resigning muldar