Comments on: State of the System: Third Base & Granderson

By: cap'n obvious

cap'n obvious — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:11:05 +0000

Granderson solves a couple of problems in my opinion. He is a very good centerfielder. A very good lefthanded bat. A very good leadoff hitter. It keeps Fukodome in RF where he belongs, and keeps Soriano down in the lineup where he belongs. Plus he went to UIC, my alma mater. So yeah, I like the dude. Getting rid of Bradley or Miles or both would be the icing.

By: MoondogKP

MoondogKP — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:34:06 +0000

Let’s start with the Granderson stuff. After reading more about him, he is not a superstar player that you send top prospects for. Yes, three years with one option year is worth a lot, but not the top prospects in this system. To get a true win for the Cubs, Granderson for Bradley, either Fox or Hoffpaiur, Fontenot and a Grade B or lower prospect, likely from this group. If we can take the salary hit, we can take Magglio too and platoon him in right with Fukudome, but they’d have to take the older role players and everyone’s favorite board game company for a deal to work.

At 3B, things seem to be the same as the other positions. All the talent is very, very young in the lower part of the system. Smith might be able to contribute later this year if needed, but no one else is close enough to really count on. Say goodbye to Spears, and see if Scales will start again at AAA.

By: Mastrick

Mastrick — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:00:46 +0000

I think Joe’s right on the money again – trading Castro and/or Vitters doesn’t play insofar as our long-term interests. Like Joe I would definitely trade Samardzija or Cashner but NO WAY for our top 3B and SS. There’s talk about Vitters not quite panning out at 3B – I thought the same thing about Ramirez when he was here in Nashville. Let’s give Josh a little more time, if push comes to shove he can play corner OF or perhaps 2B. Ryno started out as a third baseman so who knows? I would also consider Lee Hak-ju as a trade possibility, he would draw some interest in the market.

By: Seymour Butts

Seymour Butts — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:21:28 +0000

I’m having a tough time seeing all of these guys on the above free agent list as shortstops. Adrian Beltre? Aaron Boone? DeRosa? Nomar?

As for Granderson, He would be a step in the right direction compared to this year. Ideally package some kids, Bradley, and cash to take care of 2 issues at once. I can dream, can’t I.