ChambersWI Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 Heard this on ESPN Radio this morning, and also pulled this off of a couple other MBs The NY Post, ESPN Radio, and XM Radio are all reporting that the Cubs may be close to a deal that would put Gary Sheffield in a Cubs' uniform. Rumors are swirling around as to whom the Cubs would give the Yankees in return and how much of Sheffield?s contract the Cubs would be responsible for. Although nothing is for certain, Corey Patterson or Jason Dubois have been mentioned as possibly being involved as well as Cubs pitcher Sergio Mitre. This morning on the MLB Homeplate program on XM radio, Admin Bowa, and Buck Martinez went so as far as to say that the Yankees and the Cubs were working on a deal that would send Gary Sheffield to Chicago. They mentioned none of the other players in the deal, but they expected it to go down within the week. That is a pretty bold statement and it would be a pretty interesting to see what Sheffield could do in a Cubs' uniform. If true, why would the Yanks make THIS trade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beinfest4Prez Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 Because the Yankees are desperate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 They get a CF(Patterson) get a good young pitcher (Mitre) and move some salary so they can make more trades to improve the team. Plus they dump an older player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiambiNYY25Fan Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 Noooo this can't happen, don't let it happen, for the sake of the Yankees, don't do it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSwift25 Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 I posted the link to this a while back in the Marlins forum (the Urbina for Olsen rumor), and all that was said was that the Post speculated destinations for Sheffield, Matsui and Womack. Here's the line: Should the Yankees wait for age or contract issues to bite them on Gary Sheffield? What would the Cubs surrender for him, for example? It is a delicate balance between creating more holes to fill and providing the future resources - financially and in prospects - to address them while reducing the age of the roster. Doesn't sound like it's close to happening, and I think Yankee fans would mutiny if they trade the one consistent offensive cog the Yankees have had for the last season and a half. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiambiNYY25Fan Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 There are rumors about Womack getting fed up with playing time, not playing second base, and wants out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSwift25 Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 In totally unrelated (and unsubstantiated) news/rumors, I would welcome Sheff back with open arms. Going by who has been made available (at least allegedly) a package of Olsen, Encarnacion (their new centerfielder) and Stokes may get the deal done, assuming the Yankees pick up some of the salary. Whole lot to give up, but it gives us a proven 3-hole hitter who has feasted on NL East pitching for a while...huge long shot though, but I think it would go a long way to solving our offensive woes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardsJimEdmonds15 Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 Do it Yanks.. Dont see how this helps the Cubs in their pen but would help their offense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuickSilver Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 If he came back to the Marlins he could be our first HOF representative since I think he is right on the line of going in or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSwift25 Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 If he came back to the Marlins he could be our first HOF representative since I think he is right on the line of going in or not. 809330[/snapback] I think you could make a case that he could go into the HOF as a Marlin even if he doesn't come back (and leaves the Yankees before winning a WS). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rferry Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 That's not a bad trade for the Yankees. They get a good young outfielder and a good groundball pitcher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndLine Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 I've personally never seen Mitre pitch before so i guess i'll decide if this is a good trade for the yanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardsJimEdmonds15 Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 Mitre can be flat out horrible at times and at other times look good. He's a solid pitcher. Nothin special to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted June 14, 2005 Share Posted June 14, 2005 Mitre can be flat out horrible at times and at other times look good. He's a solid pitcher. Nothin special to me. 809443[/snapback] He could be really good if he learns to control that sinking fastball on a consistent basis. Anyways, the Yanks would NEVER do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NirvanaNole Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 In totally unrelated (and unsubstantiated) news/rumors, I would welcome Sheff back with open arms. Going by who has been made available (at least allegedly) a package of Olsen, Encarnacion (their new centerfielder) and Stokes may get the deal done, assuming the Yankees pick up some of the salary. Whole lot to give up, but it gives us a proven 3-hole hitter who has feasted on NL East pitching for a while...huge long shot though, but I think it would go a long way to solving our offensive woes. 809328[/snapback] I'd go nuts (in a good way) if that happened. I'm not sure how many years and how much money is left on Sheff's contract. The sites I have on payrolls no longer are up to date. Does anyone know? I wouldn't mind offering Olsen, Tank (or Vargas), Enc, and Stokes if it got us Sheff and they picked up a lot of his salary. That could help out the Yanks farm system. It won't happen, but I can dream. :lol As for the Sheff to Cubs deal, unless they are getting Zambrano or Prior, I can't see them doing it unless a lot of good prospects are involved. They'd basically be giving up the season in my eyes. Sheff is their second best hitter. I just don't see George letting that happen. But back to my dreaming... 1. Pierre 2. Castillo 3. Sheffield 4. Delgado 5. Cabrera 6. Lowell 7. Lo Duca 8. Gonzo :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Punisher Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 EASY!!!!! Corey Patterson will be one of the best center fielders in baseball one day, if u take this statement to be a joke, mark my words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 EASY!!!!! Corey Patterson will be one of the best center fielders in baseball one day, if u take this statement to be a joke, mark my words. 810635[/snapback] Got to love that .290 OBP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSwift25 Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 EASY!!!!! Corey Patterson will be one of the best center fielders in baseball one day, if u take this statement to be a joke, mark my words. 810635[/snapback] It's 2005, he's been due for a "breakout" for 2 seasons now...he's a bust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarlinFan10 Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 The Yankees should try unloading an expensive veteran for younger talents for once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowa Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 People keep telling Patterson that he's a leadoff guy.. well, he's not. The dude is a power hitter with great speed. He's going to be a good one, imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuickGold Posted June 15, 2005 Share Posted June 15, 2005 That is a terrible trade idea. Say it isn't so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 People keep telling Patterson that he's a leadoff guy.. well, he's not. The dude is a power hitter with great speed. He's going to be a good one, imo. 810725[/snapback] He's a horrible baserunner, has one of the worst hitters eyes in the game at the plate, and has been an enigma for years. He is going to be a dissapointment for any team he's on, he just stumbles on some home runs, and runs fast and covers ground in center field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marlins Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 The team with the highest payroll in the leauge has a record under .500, so they have to start making some changes..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreshFish Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 Won't happen, Cubs are cheap and would demand that the Yankees pay too much money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackarmstrong Posted June 16, 2005 Share Posted June 16, 2005 the yankees, trading for a good young pitcher?! no, it can't happen. not the yankees I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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