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January 28, 2005
Best News I've heard in a long time
"Chicago Cubs outfielder Sammy Sosa will be traded to the Baltimore Orioles for infielder Jerry Hairston and at least two minor-leaguers, pending physicals and approval from commissioner Bud Selig and the players' association. An Orioles source told ESPN's Tim Kurkjian that the only way the trade will not happen is if someone fails a physical."
I think Magglio Ordoñez is available and I think he's expressed interest in going to the Cubs.
Thanks to Soup for being the good news breaker.
Posted by Half-Cocked at January 28, 2005 11:46 PM
Comments
I agree, this is AWESOME. Hairston is really, really good, and the word from the suntimes is that Jorge Julio may also be included, which would just be GREAT!
I think he has to be slotted at either RF or LF. I just don't see taking Walker out of the lineup.
Personally, I'm not crazy about getting Maggs, though. His knees scare me a lot, and he'll be real expensive. I think I'd rather wait until later in the season and then steal someone from the Pirates or Reds (maybe Craig Wilson).
My projected opening day lineup:
-Hairston----LF
-Nomar-------SS
-Patterson---CF
-Aramis------3b
-Lee---------1b
-Hollandsworth-RF
-Walker------2b
-Barrett-----C
Posted by: Mark at January 29, 2005 10:14 AM
Mark, good point about Maggs' knee. I forgot about that. Hairston would be great in the leadoff spot but that outfield really lacks pop. It'll be a nice change going to a little more small ball but I think the Cubs will try and get another big stick in the outfield rather than depend on Hollandsworth.
Posted by: Steve at January 29, 2005 12:48 PM