Which two young players would you have the Chicago Cubs acquire?
603037
I would choose francisco liriano... because hes a lefty who throws mid 90s and hes only 22 and i would say david wright... he has one of the best swings in baseball and hes a good defensive player... the cubs need a solid third baseman and a pitcher who can actually pitch in 30 games rather be hurt for 100...\nBTW im not a cubs... but i do like derrick lee... sacramento boy and im from sacramento...
971819
I love CUBS questions!!  Of all time, I'd have to say Sandberg.  Present day.....I'd say D. Lee but since he had to be out most of this season, I'll say Zambrano!  \n\nGo Cubs 2007!!  As the kid in "Angels in the Outfield" said, "It could happen!"
924389
I would chose Mark Clayton.  It depends who they are playing. It seems that Mark Clayton is getting better and better.  2nd choice would be Greg Jennings
1110260
I would definately grab Billingsley. He's one of the top pitching prospects in LA since Fernando Valenzuela. He has a 96 MPH fastball, a sick sider and a good curveball. He's got tremendous strikeout potential and is on a solid Dodger's club that will provide wins.\n\nOf course, he's only 21, and he could be erratic early in his career, much like Cole Hamels, but his upside is definately well worth the risk. \n\nAs for who to drop, Gil Meche has been surprisingly good, throwing a complete game his last time out, so I would definately hold onto him. Between Davis and Snell, either of them could be dropped. They are both decent pitchers, with potential to be very good but so far they havent shown it, so you can live without either of them.
996034
Yes. If you can get Thome, for Giambi, I would have too say that you would be ripping the other guy off, Thome is back too his old self, and he will be putting up monster numbers all year long, also yes I would trade Kent for weeks, Kents best days are behind him, and weeks has looked good this year, and yes damon and finley, for Manny would be a great trade for you, if you can get Manny, for them I would say do the trade.
805204
I think they should start of with signing Glavine, it appears that he wants to finish his career there and they can get him for a discount. Also i think Drew might be interested in returning there. They need a lead-off hitter, maybe trade for Podsednik or Figgins.
724050
barry zito i think he could thrive in that park and wouldnt be affected by the pressure\nroberts would be a nice fit too \n\ni wouldnt go after suppan hes not exactly a good big market pitcher (see: Suppan with Boston)
652009
if you had a good backup catcher you would be complete. i would drop hall and huff and pickup a catcher and another power bat.
1104618
It's a bit early to tell, but I would say:\n\nNL\nMVP -  Albert Pujols\nCy Young - Tom Glavine\nROY - Prince Fielder\nManager - Willie Randolph\n\nAL\nMVP - Jonathan Papelbon (Maybe they won't give it to a relief pitcher, so then I would say Jim Thome)\nCy Young - Jonathan Papelbon\nROY - Justin Verlander\nManager - Jim Leyland
390536
first of all c cordero is the closer for the nats, try and trade hallady and h lune for a good 2b like soriano, also trade shelton and atkins for a good 3b and put nomar at 1st once you trade chelton dont drop nomar
364190
YES!  Do it!  Iguchi is streaky and unproven--a second tier 2B at best.  Capuano is pretty good, but not as good as the Cy young candidate Santana.  Berkman hit two Bombs today.  You know what you will get from Santana and Berkman --two top tier players.  Bonds is extremely high risk.  Visquel is good but not a great offensive player, and he hits in a pitching friendly BP.  You gotta take this trade!\n\nAll in all, you gave 4 for 2--you get to pick up two players, a 2B, and SS.  Take a chance on the waiver wire, maybe a guy like Jack Wilson, Jose Lopez, or Ian Kinsler is avail.
786523
I am a Yankee fan through and through, but I do think the Cubs are moving in the right direction. Hopefully Sweet Lou can come on board and make some changes. Soriano is a great player. Personally, think the Yankees should have never traded him. So, I think the Cubs will have a better season. I do think it will take them time to build but the are on their way.
425036
Yes.  Other people can say what they want but when Prior and Wood come back they will have a rotation that includes those 2 with Zambrano and Maddux .. That's a pretty good front 4.  If everyone can get and stay healthy, the Cubs have a good shot at the post-season.  I wouldn't bet the farm on it but they have as good a chance as anyone else.
373834
Jump on this trade ASAP. Corey Patterson is a dog; look at his OBP for his career and you'll see. Liriano is a good prospect, but pitching prosects usually need 3 years to develop. Hermida is the real deal and should be a contender for NL rookie of the year. Estes is a borderline fantasy player.
857365
I agree that soriano made out like a bandit , but who doesn't these days. I think hitting him lead off is totally crazy though , the guy hit 46 homers last season. I don't care how fast he can run , he would be perfect in the 5 slot , right behind Aramis Rameriz. I would put him in left field , Murton in right and try to find a good lead off hitter that can play center field. I think the cubs are on the right track and maybe with Andy McPhail gone they will spend the money. I know he wasn't the one paying the players but I am sure he had a big influence on the money decisions.
561601
I wouldnt do it either.  I like Hawpe i have him on my team.  Bonds is inconsistent and takes many days off. Hoffman also closes for San Diego who is not gonna win a lot of games.  He will have a low era though.
672864
If you're talking current players...Derreck Lee for the Cubbies and Jim Thome for the Sox. All-time? Ryne Sandberg for the Cubs and Harold Baines for the Pale Hose.