Is Erik Bedard the reason the Cubs still haven't been able to trade for Brian Roberts? Possibly. Never fear, though, as it looks like Bedard to Seattle is close to happening. IF the Orioles were demanding Rich Hill plus a bunch of prospects in exchange for Bedard, it probably would have been a pretty lateral trade for ... Read More
Bedard Clogs the Bases
Posted On 28 Jan 2008 By Bad Kermit. Under: Around the MLB, Cubs, Transactions.
Is Erik Bedard the reason the Cubs still haven't been able to trade for Brian Roberts? Possibly. Never fear, though, as it looks like Bedard to Seattle is close to happening. IF the Orioles were demanding Rich Hill plus a bunch of prospects in exchange for Bedard, it probably would have been a pretty lateral trade for ... Read More
HJE’s First Scoop?
Posted On 14 Jan 2008 By Bad Kermit. Under: Cubs, Transactions.
I can't tell you who, and I can't tell you what, and I'm not really sure on why and how, but a source who asked to remain unnamed has suggested that the Brian Roberts hostage crisis has been delayed due to the inclusion of one Felix Pie and one Erik Bedard in the trade conversations (I hope you guys know ... Read More
Repeat After Me, Jim: Sam Fuld is Touchable; Rich Hill is Untouchable
Posted On 20 Dec 2007 By Bad Kermit. Under: Cubs, Transactions.
Why in the sweet merciful hell are some Cubs fans so quick to trade Rich Hill this offseason? Yes, we all laughed at Jim Hendry when, in 2005, he declared the 25-year-old Hill "untouchable." Yes, we're all pissed off that Rich wet the bed in the playoffs (but who the fuck didn't?). Yes, he went to Michigan, ... Read More
