Can anyone predict if any big name players will go to the Cubbies?
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Sigh, I highly doubt A-rod, but Alfonso Soriano maybe.
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Big names on the market: John Smoltz, Willis, Zito, Carlos Lee and Alfonso Soriano.\nThe chances of more than one of them being traded is very slim. However, there's a lot of less marquee players like Livan Hernandez that could make a huge difference for teams. \nComplete list of players on the trade market: http://www.mlb4u.com/block.php
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I think Jose Reyes has the best chance.  He's young and his legs are fresh plus he'll have many chances to do it with his young age.  My darkhorse pick would have to be Chone Figgins.
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Well, I hope so(I am a Mets fan, but live in Atlanta) but I don't think they are ready with the pitching staff they have now, but to make the playoffs they will have to win their division. The player who I hope will contribute the most is David Wright. But if they win I would let any of them be the main contributor.
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Soriano will make a difference in that club, Good move on the Cubbies part, and I'm a die hard White Sox fan.
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Solid utility player that can plan any position except Pitcher and Catcher.  Had a great 2006.  \n\n.296 average, .357 On base, 13 HR, 74 RBI, 78 Runs and 4 SB\n\nGood sign, although I hope they give Theriot some Playing time. \n\nGo Cubbies!!!
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TRUE SLEEPERS? EVERYONE knows about King Felix, Duke, Cain and Liriano as they are probably already taken. Go with the guy Liriano's competing with for the 5th spot; Scott Baker, the Marlins Scott Olsen; yes definitely Anthony Reyes of the Redbirds. Justin Verlander of the Tigers is a future ace. Edwin Jackson of the Devil Rays and Dewon Brazeleton of the Padres have fallen off the radar, but worth keeping your eye on as these guys are free agents in your league!
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No I think the Cubs will do better this coming year, not TOO much better though.  I really doubt the Cardinals can repeat.
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Not this year\n\nLee and Ramirez will have good years, but who else in the lineup is productive?\n\nWood and Prior are hurt, Zambrano is the only legit pitcher on the staff, they have no closer, and Maddux is starting to lose it\n\nThey won't beat the Cardinals, but they may challenge for hte Wild Card if Wood and Prior come back healthy\n\nHowever: Compared to other lineups in the AL and the NL, the Cubs don't scare me
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Milwaukee is going to have to get rid of Carlos Lee.\nI have seen that all over the place.\nhe is a free agent next year.  and (too bad) Milwaukee will not be able to pay him.  I did hear on a chicago talk show, he is the #1 free agant on the cubs list next year.
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Yea. They should try getting one of the many free agents, maybe Alfonso Soriano? He has speed, defense, and power!
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If they're given enough time, eventually. It probably won't happen anytime in the extremely new future, but trades and talent can turn any franchise around. It's just that it's taking the Cubs longer than anyone to turn it around. Eventually, rest assured.
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For a Rotisserie League no doubt its Maddux. I dont have enough faith in the O's offence at this moment. The Cubs seem to me like they are going to do more in the Central this year.
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According to most reports he will end up in Boston (or the Mets). I think there are a few very quiet teams trying to sneak in and get him. One real possibility is the White Sox(they wont re-sign podsednik and would value Lugo's speed and pop at the top of their order), another is the Dodgers(another team needing top of the order pop and speed plus may lose Garciappara). The team I am betting he ends up with will be the Angels. Moreno has deep pockets, is itching to spend his money and clearly the Angels are desperate to add some bats to their line up. They could use an upgrade at most infield positions and and seem to be the team most eager to overspend (not suggesting that whatever Lugo signs for is bad spent money, just guessing Moreno is so impatient that he may give 2-3 million a year more than anyone else may offer). Plus they may be thinking that signing free agents beats trading away pitching.
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A-rod if he's left... he is a huge threat on a Yankees team this year that will be amazing.  They will shine like the yankees that won world series
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They were very surprising to me last year. Chad Cordero will convert over 50 saves this year, and if they give Alfonso Soriano what he wants, he will get around his career high last year, 104 RBI's. Their starting pitching lineup is good, but I will just say this. When Livan Hernandez and Russ Ortiz are not pitching, the batting must do the work. My Washington Nationals prediction:3rd in the NL East, with a 87-75 record. Playoff birth will come soon. Please give me more of your team prediction questions. Football, Basketball, and Baseball.
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Red Sox are a good bet, but don't rule out the White Sox either.  They could move Scott Podsednik to center field and put Lee back in left field, plus they have been known to open their wallets when they see a need.  Can you inmagine a middle lineup of Thome, Konerko, Dye and Lee?