Braden Looper?

[Destined]

<!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->FoxSports.com's Ken Rosenthal tweets that free agent Braden Looper threw for the Cubs today, and will be flexible on his role if the Cubs want him.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

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[ColoradoCub]

Shovel some more shit on the pile

[mindbodyspirit]

<!--quoteo(post=91484:date=Apr 20 2010, 11:20 PM:name=ColoradoCub)-->QUOTE (ColoradoCub @ Apr 20 2010, 11:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Shovel some more shit on the pile<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

If signing Looper means we can ship Samardzija back to AAA, I'd be doing backfilps~ there is no way Looper could (or likely would) do any worse than Shark has. As a reliever with closing experience, he could be an asset. I'd rather see us looking at Pedro Martinez, but at this point, I'd be happy with anyone that can help.

[cigar]

Shark is going down when Lilly comes back. At least he should be.

[rok]

I never imagined that I would start tuning out this team only 14 games into the season. If we sign Looper, it probably won't make much of a difference. Can he help Aramis find his stroke again?

[jstraw]

<!--quoteo(post=91508:date=Apr 21 2010, 07:52 AM:name=stevestonescigar)-->QUOTE (stevestonescigar @ Apr 21 2010, 07:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Shark is going down when Lilly comes back. At least he should be.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

I can see the fireworks coming...if anyone other than Shark is sent down.

I'm telling you, it won't be Shark.

I hope I'm wrong.

[ColoradoCub]

Kap's a douche, but just passing this along...

<!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->David Kaplan: I am hearing that Jim Hendry is looking to make a deal to boost the struggling Cubs. Not a minor move but looking much bigger than that.

David Kaplan: There is considerable sense of urgency with season heading in the wrong direction. Any deal will include pitching coming back to the Cubs.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

I guess that means they weren't very impressed with Looper.

[VanSlawAndCottoCheese]

<!--quoteo(post=91513:date=Apr 21 2010, 09:34 AM:name=rok)-->QUOTE (rok @ Apr 21 2010, 09:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I never imagined that I would start tuning out this team only 14 games into the season. If we sign Looper, it probably won't make much of a difference. Can he help Aramis find his stroke again?<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Maybe if he pitches to him.

[rok]

Who would do a deal this early in the season for someone significant. Kap is blowing smoke up our asses.

What possible RP out there would be considered a significant addition anyway?

[1060Ivy]

<!--quoteo(post=91525:date=Apr 21 2010, 09:11 AM:name=jstraw)-->QUOTE (jstraw @ Apr 21 2010, 09:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=91508:date=Apr 21 2010, 07:52 AM:name=stevestonescigar)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (stevestonescigar @ Apr 21 2010, 07:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Shark is going down when Lilly comes back. At least he should be.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

I can see the fireworks coming...if anyone other than Shark is sent down.

I'm telling you, it won't be Shark.

I hope I'm wrong.
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Unfortunately, I agree. Cubs have a lot of money invested in him and will want to see some return on their investment. We'll hear it's a righty vs lefty rationale but it comes down to cash.

[Coach]

If Silva stays in the rotation when Lilly comes back, then it will have to be Russell sent down or we have 4 LH in the pen.

[Coach]

Who's going to the pen?

[jstraw]

Meh. Russell's going down and Silva's going to the pen...but frankly, Shark's suckedness is more significant than his handedness.

[jeffy]

These bullpen discussions just aren't the same without Anno's insights.

[Destined]

<!--quoteo(post=91596:date=Apr 21 2010, 10:37 AM:name=jeffy)-->QUOTE (jeffy @ Apr 21 2010, 10:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->These bullpen discussions just aren't the same without Anno's insights.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Well I'm sure that if a Looper deal loomed, there would be quiet a stir inside Wrigleyville, according to Anno. His friend's cousin would get pretty excited, considering he works in the Loop.