I heard this trade rumor.

[SammySosafan21]

I got this from some mlb tRADE RUMOR website.


Rangers Get: Jason Marquis
Jaque Jones

Cubs Get: Eric Gagne
Sammy Sosa

[CubsFan23]

Would never happen, the Cubs do not want Sosa back. We are not going to trade Jones for an outfielder, we aleady have a logjam there. Gagne gets hurt too much as well.

[BigZ38]

That would be a worthless trade. We wouldn't gain, we'd probably lose.

[Doba]

Any reason why there are two of these threads?

[ChinMusic22]

Get your trade rumors from a reliable source, not some dude's blog. It's obviously made up and poor at that.

[Jason]

Get your trade rumors from a reliable source, not some dude's blog. It's obviously made up and poor at that.


I don't even think he read this on a rumor site... I think he made this up.

Cubs will get Babe Ruth b4 they get Sammy back.

[Ivy Killa]

not gonna happen......and i hope this doesnt happen either.....

Cubs-Reds Griffey Rumor
There's a Cubs-Reds rumor making the rounds, reportedly one that originated on The Score here in Chicago. Obviously I can't catch all the radio rumors myself, so I rely on listeners to pass these along. Since these rumors often spread like a game of telephone, consider this one dubious until confirmed.

The rumor hitting my inbox repeatedly: the Cubs could send Sean Marshall and Jacque Jones to the Reds for Ken Griffey Jr. Keep in mind, this one isn't even confirmed as a legitimate rumor.

Whether or not this rumor has any legitimacy, let's discuss. In Marshall I see a strong left-handed starter under the team's control through 2011. He's improved his repertoire and should be a cog in the Cubs' rotation for years. In other words, very valuable.

Griffey is in the midst of another resurgence, but is at significant risk of injury at any given moment. There's a chance playing right field reduces that, but I wouldn't bank on it. Griffey makes $12.5MM annually through 2008, plus he'll be owed a $4MM buyout for 2009. When I began writing this I thought Junior's contract was a lot worse. It's really not terrible and would be somewhat offset by Jacque Jones. I can see Griffey approving a trade to Chicago, though he could ask for his contract to be guaranteed through '09.

I can see how one could consider this trade fair. I wouldn't trade Marshall for the risk of Griffey, but it doesn't sound absurd. I still don't see it happening - why would the Cubs take a hit in the rotation to add more offense? The Cubs have a strong rotation and will need Marshall over the next several seasons. It seems more logical for the Cubs to add a reliever.

Meanwhile, CubDumb reports that the Cubs are actively shopping Michael Barrett right now. While this might aid the pitching staff, it would likely weaken the offense.

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2007/06/cubsreds_griffe.html

[CubsFan23]

That would not make sense either since we still have a crowded OF. That would give us a every day starting OF of Soriano Pie Griffey, where would that leave Floyd (on the bench and POed).