Chicagoist: Cubs Trade Cedeno For Bloated ERA

UTV

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 09:16:54 -0600

Yeah, that's the part of it that really makes me wonder if that Peavy trade talk is over. I don't know what other pitching prospect the Cubs would offer. Although I wouldn't underestimate the significance of the Cubs of taking $65 million off the books for the Padres.

Marcus Gilmer

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 08:49:36 -0600

In my defense, the only reason i've had Heilman is because it's a 12-team, 26-man, NL-only league. Our teams = real teams. Oh, and it's a keeper league for an added dimension. The one thing that did for me was make me appreciate the day-to-day contributions of a guy like Marmol (who I got in a trade and have held on to) over a guy like Heilman. I'll be the happiest person in the world to be wrong about Heilman, but right now, I just keep scratching my head about what Hendry and crew are after. Olson was supposed to be part of a larger trade for Peavy, no?

UTV

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 08:32:46 -0600

Touche - I think I may be a bit on the defensive about Heilman since my only memories of him are the Cubs abusing the hell out of him last season. And the fantasy baseball thing does explain a lot. It's one of the reasons I couldn't stand Ronny Cedeno. I do really see the Heilman/Howry comparisons though - I'm going to call him H2.

Marcus Gilmer

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 08:12:29 -0600

Whoa whoa whoa. Hold on a sec. I've been criticized and called a lot of things since I took on this job. But to imply I'm a Sox fan? That's below the belt. I'm a Cubs fan, sir. And I may or may not be overvaluing Cedeno, but as someone who has had Heilman stuck on my fantasy roster for three years, I can't tell you how many times I checked his stats the next morning to see his daily ERA somewhere around 9. Heilman has a penchant - and ask any Mets fan this - for blowing leads late. I suppose with Howry gone, the Cubs needed to fill that role.

UTV

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 07:52:13 -0600

Yeah, I missed the part where Cedeno ever had a good year. He was a light-hitting infielder who couldn't draw walks. Heilman had three solid years before having a shitty 08. This whole sniping at the Cubs thing is already getting old, and the season hasn't even started. If you don't like them, you don't need report on them. You won't hear me complaining. You got a World Series and President wearing your team's gear. What else do you want?

gerobobo

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 06:20:20 -0600

no. the cubs traded garbage for garbage. whatever - I wouldnt worry about it.

smussy

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:32:38 -0600

i'm sorry. did we just get rid of all of our good players? i hate you, cubs. but i still love you. i hate you, cubs. stupid cognitive dissonance.

BlueFairlane

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:05:01 -0600

HAHAHAHA!!! What I can't get over is that other than a poorly-timed three-game losing streak, the Cubs were really good last year. I just do not understand any of these team-gutting moves. I'm afraid next year was last year, Cubs fans. Sorry you missed out.