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JIM EDMONDS TO THE CUBS???
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WEEI OUTTA BOSTON ...IS REPORTING THAT THIS IS A HOT TOPIC..:doh1
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Re: JIM EDMONDS TO THE CUBS???
Cubs don't need him.
Cubs don't need him.
d ray
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Cubs interested in Edmonds
Hendry poised to ink lefty-hitting outfielder
By Paul Sullivan
Tribune reporter
May 12, 2008, 10:22 PM CDT
The Cubs have interest in recently released center fielder Jim Edmonds, who is likely to clear waivers Wednesday.
Edmonds, who turns 38 on June 27, hit .178 with a .265 on-base percentage for the Padres, and the general consensus seems to be that he's well past his prime. The longtime Cardinals star hit 29 home runs in 2005 but fought leg injuries the last two seasons before being traded to the Padres last winter after San Diego failed to sign Kosuke Fukudome.
General manager Jim Hendry could not comment, but sources in the Cubs organization insist he will jump at the chance to sign Edmonds if he's available.
If the Cubs sign him and it doesn't work out, they can always pull the plug quickly and move on. Edmonds has a .297 career average against right-handers, and the Cubs would only have to pay him the major-league minimum. He signed a two-year, $19 million deal with St. Louis after the Cardinals won the '06 World Series, including an $8 million salary this season.
The Cubs desperately need another left-handed hitter, and Edmonds would fill the bill if he can still hit and stay off the disabled list. Felix Pie doesn't look like he's going to be the kind of hitter the Cubs envisioned and appears to be headed back to Triple-A Iowa soon to work on his stroke.
Padres pitcher Greg Maddux said Monday he thinks Edmonds still has something left in his tank.
"He was really starting to hit better the last couple of weeks," Maddux said, adding that Edmonds may have rushed himself back from an early-season calf injury.
After hitting .153 in April, Edmonds was 5-for-18 (.278) in six games in May with a .381 on-base percentage. While his defense isn't what it used to be, the eight-time Gold Glover would be playing his home games in a much smaller ballpark than spacious Petco Park.
Former Cubs general manager Ed Lynch made a similar gamble in the summer of 1998 when he signed third baseman Gary Gaetti after the Cardinals had released him. Gaetti hit .320 with eight home runs and 27 RBIs in 37 games down the stretch and homered in Game 163, the wild-card tiebreaker against the Giants that vaulted the Cubs into the postseason.
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Cubs interested in Edmonds
Hendry poised to ink lefty-hitting outfielder
By Paul Sullivan
Tribune reporter
May 12, 2008, 10:22 PM CDT
The Cubs have interest in recently released center fielder Jim Edmonds, who is likely to clear waivers Wednesday.
Edmonds, who turns 38 on June 27, hit .178 with a .265 on-base percentage for the Padres, and the general consensus seems to be that he's well past his prime. The longtime Cardinals star hit 29 home runs in 2005 but fought leg injuries the last two seasons before being traded to the Padres last winter after San Diego failed to sign Kosuke Fukudome.
General manager Jim Hendry could not comment, but sources in the Cubs organization insist he will jump at the chance to sign Edmonds if he's available.
If the Cubs sign him and it doesn't work out, they can always pull the plug quickly and move on. Edmonds has a .297 career average against right-handers, and the Cubs would only have to pay him the major-league minimum. He signed a two-year, $19 million deal with St. Louis after the Cardinals won the '06 World Series, including an $8 million salary this season.
The Cubs desperately need another left-handed hitter, and Edmonds would fill the bill if he can still hit and stay off the disabled list. Felix Pie doesn't look like he's going to be the kind of hitter the Cubs envisioned and appears to be headed back to Triple-A Iowa soon to work on his stroke.
Padres pitcher Greg Maddux said Monday he thinks Edmonds still has something left in his tank.
"He was really starting to hit better the last couple of weeks," Maddux said, adding that Edmonds may have rushed himself back from an early-season calf injury.
After hitting .153 in April, Edmonds was 5-for-18 (.278) in six games in May with a .381 on-base percentage. While his defense isn't what it used to be, the eight-time Gold Glover would be playing his home games in a much smaller ballpark than spacious Petco Park.
Former Cubs general manager Ed Lynch made a similar gamble in the summer of 1998 when he signed third baseman Gary Gaetti after the Cardinals had released him. Gaetti hit .320 with eight home runs and 27 RBIs in 37 games down the stretch and homered in Game 163, the wild-card tiebreaker against the Giants that vaulted the Cubs into the postseason.
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Re: JIM EDMONDS TO THE CUBS???
boy...:doh1 edmonds is way over the hill!!!
boy...:doh1 edmonds is way over the hill!!!
5 star bomb
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Re: JIM EDMONDS TO THE CUBS???
very LOW RISK... doesnt matter if he sucks it up. Good signing for my Cubs
very LOW RISK... doesnt matter if he sucks it up. Good signing for my Cubs
Re: JIM EDMONDS TO THE CUBS???
is pie still there?
is pie still there?
5 star bomb
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Journeyman
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Re: JIM EDMONDS TO THE CUBS???
He's a very old 38, more like 41-42...playing CF the way he played it, he declined pretty fast....guys like Edmonds, Brady Anderson and Lenny Dykstra, played hard and there body gives out , Johnny Damon is another one of those type players.
He's a very old 38, more like 41-42...playing CF the way he played it, he declined pretty fast....guys like Edmonds, Brady Anderson and Lenny Dykstra, played hard and there body gives out , Johnny Damon is another one of those type players.
5 star bomb
EOG Master
Re: JIM EDMONDS TO THE CUBS???
You guys see the catch Edmonds made in cf tonight? Trust me I have hated this guy for many years but it was a very good move for the Cubs. A veteran left handed bat who can still play a very good cf.
You guys see the catch Edmonds made in cf tonight? Trust me I have hated this guy for many years but it was a very good move for the Cubs. A veteran left handed bat who can still play a very good cf.
Bucsfan67
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gotta admit when i'm wrong, and Edmonds has been helping the Cubs out....batting over .300 since he came over, and playing his usual solid defense....i didnt really like the move when it was made, but with Soriano out, it has helped...
he has cranked 2 HR's today, and never thought i would see that again from Edmonds(2 in one game ).....and neither was a cheap shot
gotta admit when i'm wrong, and Edmonds has been helping the Cubs out....batting over .300 since he came over, and playing his usual solid defense....i didnt really like the move when it was made, but with Soriano out, it has helped...
he has cranked 2 HR's today, and never thought i would see that again from Edmonds(2 in one game ).....and neither was a cheap shot
5 star bomb
EOG Master
Re: JIM EDMONDS TO THE CUBS???
yup... very good signing. Both opposite field shots
yup... very good signing. Both opposite field shots
Tuckman
Uh Poster
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u are justifying his 2 home runs today as having something left? those 2 blasts matched the rest of his power numbers for the previous 163 at bats or so
u are justifying his 2 home runs today as having something left? those 2 blasts matched the rest of his power numbers for the previous 163 at bats or so
5 star bomb
EOG Master
Re: JIM EDMONDS TO THE CUBS???
He is hitting .300 with the Cubs...... what dont you get about that?
2348ji23e
u are justifying his 2 home runs today as having something left? those 2 blasts matched the rest of his power numbers for the previous 163 at bats or so
He is hitting .300 with the Cubs...... what dont you get about that?
2348ji23e
Ego74
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Re: JIM EDMONDS TO THE CUBS???
Washed up hitters don't hit 2 HR's in one game usually.
As a Cardinals fan, I've seen the guy go on one of these streaks plenty of times
u are justifying his 2 home runs today as having something left? those 2 blasts matched the rest of his power numbers for the previous 163 at bats or so
Washed up hitters don't hit 2 HR's in one game usually.
As a Cardinals fan, I've seen the guy go on one of these streaks plenty of times
Flamingo kid
Everybody's hands go UP!
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Did SD make a mistake by letting this guy go?
Did SD make a mistake by letting this guy go?
munson15
I want winners...
Re: JIM EDMONDS TO THE CUBS???
I agree 5 star. I believe he needed a change of scenery. Tough for a veteran who's been on lots of winning teams to handle all the losing they were doing in San Diego. He can do a lot of damage and was just what the Cub lineup needed, IMO.
5 star bomb
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Dont forget Edmonds also didnt even have a spring training as he was hurt.... so basically his spring training was his brief stint with the Padres. Right now he seems comfortable and with such a good offense around him their is no pressure on him to have to produce
Dont forget Edmonds also didnt even have a spring training as he was hurt.... so basically his spring training was his brief stint with the Padres. Right now he seems comfortable and with such a good offense around him their is no pressure on him to have to produce
5 star bomb
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another 3 run blast for Edmonds tonight.... 12io4j2w90
u are justifying his 2 home runs today as having something left? those 2 blasts matched the rest of his power numbers for the previous 163 at bats or so
another 3 run blast for Edmonds tonight....
12io4j2w905 star bomb
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another hr for jimmy edmonds
u are justifying his 2 home runs today as having something left? those 2 blasts matched the rest of his power numbers for the previous 163 at bats or so
another hr for jimmy edmonds
5 star bomb
EOG Master
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Edmonds... 2-4, HR, 4 rbi
What a pickup
Edmonds... 2-4, HR, 4 rbi
What a pickup
Tuckman
Uh Poster
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no bump for 10 days, has his 1 month average dropped below .300 yet?
no bump for 10 days, has his 1 month average dropped below .300 yet?
5 star bomb
EOG Master
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Edmonds has been a great pickup for the Cubs... Huge part of our success. Nice left handed bat with some pop and still plays above average defense. You couldnt have been more wrong on your thoughts of Edmonds
no bump for 10 days, has his 1 month average dropped below .300 yet?
Edmonds has been a great pickup for the Cubs... Huge part of our success. Nice left handed bat with some pop and still plays above average defense. You couldnt have been more wrong on your thoughts of Edmonds
5 star bomb
EOG Master
Re: JIM EDMONDS TO THE CUBS???
2 hr, including 1 of them being a Grand Slam.... all 5 rbi for Cubs today
2 hr, including 1 of them being a Grand Slam.... all 5 rbi for Cubs today
OMNIVOROUS FROG
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Re: JIM EDMONDS TO THE CUBS???
Today he was Babe Ruth. Hits one first ab, comes up second time around with bases loaded, two outs. 2 HRs 5 RBI first two ab. Washed up bum.
OF...:cheers
Today he was Babe Ruth. Hits one first ab, comes up second time around with bases loaded, two outs. 2 HRs 5 RBI first two ab. Washed up bum.
OF...:cheers
5 star bomb
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Re: JIM EDMONDS TO THE CUBS???
Edmondsssssssssssssssssss
Edmondsssssssssssssssssss
TonyMar
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edmonds has no class.
he is almost 40 years old, and acts like that towards tlr, immature for sure.
'tony who'?
my advice to edmonds...shut the fuck up, because your '15' restaurant is going to suffer because of this horseshit.
otherwise, carry on asswipe.
edmonds has no class.
he is almost 40 years old, and acts like that towards tlr, immature for sure.
'tony who'?
my advice to edmonds...shut the fuck up, because your '15' restaurant is going to suffer because of this horseshit.
otherwise, carry on asswipe.
5 star bomb
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ballwonder
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TonyMar
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Re: JIM EDMONDS TO THE CUBS???
he gawked.
then threw his lumber towards the dugout, at tlr.
brought a whole shitload of bad karma to the cubs, because of his little 'cock-fight' with the genius. again, this guy is almost 40 years old. again, he has no maturity level.
hollywood is one of the dumbest players in mlb. probably could prove it with a social poll, or an iq test.
nice catch there by F15TEEN
he gawked.
then threw his lumber towards the dugout, at tlr.
brought a whole shitload of bad karma to the cubs, because of his little 'cock-fight' with the genius. again, this guy is almost 40 years old. again, he has no maturity level.
hollywood is one of the dumbest players in mlb. probably could prove it with a social poll, or an iq test.
nice catch there by F15TEEN