Balta1701 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/26582024/one-trade-idea-fix-cubs-bullpen-problem Quote At the moment, Montgomery could be considered more valuable to another team than he is to the Cubs. Despite his 10th-inning save in Game 7 of the 2016 World Series, the 29-year-old has shown himself to be a much better long man -- or starter -- than a one-inning or one-batter reliever. And about 18 months ago, there were rumblings that Montgomery wanted a rotation spot with the Cubs -- or he wanted out. He was somewhat pacified after starting 19 games last season, but it's hard to imagine he will get those chances this year with Cole Hamels on board for a full season, Yu Darvish healthy and Chatwood showing positive signs. Considering it is really early in the season to make deals, the Cubs would most likely need to trade with a team that is already clearly rebuilding and not concerned with the standings or holding on to its closer. They could even turn to their counterpart on the South Side of Chicago, offering Montgomery for righty Alex Colome. The White Sox aren't loaded in the rotation right now, so there's a good chance that they could find a spot for Montgomery at some point. He has two years of team control left after this season, while Colome has just one after 2019. Of course, Colome makes about $5 million more than Montgomery, so the Cubs might have to find the room to fit him in their payroll, but at least they aren't paying the full freight on the $7.325 million he's making this season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Doesn't make sense at all for us. He's a free agent after 2021 and isn't any more attractive as a SP than any of Rodon/Kopech/Cease/Giolito/Lopez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Hard pass. Little control, not young. Would much rather try to get a back end/just outside of the Top 100 at the deadline with Colome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mqr Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Just an absolutely awful idea. There's really not much more to add. Don't think the cubs have the pieces to add a closer unless it involves shipping Happ. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy U Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Ha ha. Cubs fantasy trade. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisox378 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 This is interesting. A starting pitcher who's era has been under 4.00 the past few seasons vs. the dominant closer/set up. Maybe I'd do it if we can also give Nova or Santana and get another player in return, who I don't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisox378 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Since Mendick has flown off the radar in AAA Charlotte maybe I'd due Nova & Colome for Montgomery & Happ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleepy Harold Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Colome for Amaya, Sox eat $, get it done Rick. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerksticks Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Ughhh. You can’t just throw out the term starting pitcher when referring to Montgomery; he’s a guy who has started games. You don’t give $39 million to Chatwood if you think Montgomery can start 32 games for you. This is a terrible taek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisox378 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Jerksticks said: Ughhh. You can’t just throw out the term starting pitcher when referring to Montgomery; he’s a guy who has started games. You don’t give $39 million to Chatwood if you think Montgomery can start 32 games for you. This is a terrible taek True Montogomery is not a proven starter. But if it doesn't pan out you still have a solid RP in Montgomery. It is a little of a gamble. Edited April 23, 2019 by Chisox378 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox59 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 The Sox will do better than Montgomery when they trade Colome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 3 minutes ago, Chisox378 said: True Montogomery is not a proven starter. But if it doesn't pan out you still have a solid RP in Montgomery. It is a little of a gamble. You don't trade closers for two years of a 29-year-old "solid" RP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisox378 Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 1 minute ago, Quin said: You don't trade closers for two years of a 29-year-old "solid" RP In the deal I suggested we are also getting Happ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 3 minutes ago, Chisox378 said: In the deal I suggested we are also getting Happ. The Cubs currently have Darvish, Hamels, Q, Hendricks, Chatwood, and Lester on the 10-day IL. Unless they're banishing one of them to the pen for Nova, your deal makes no sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSox Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Thanks for the offer, but, uh.....NO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Colome for Quintana. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mqr Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Mike Montgomery is not any better than Ivan Nova. If this move even makes the rotation better at all it makes it better for, like, one month. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackout Friday Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 If they wanted to trade Narvaez for a long reliever/swingman I’m sure they could have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mqr Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Also, I'm not totally convinced they're looking very hard to move Colome in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 12 minutes ago, bmags said: Colome for Quintana. Then after The Feathered Serpent is reborn, we flip Q for Kyle Tucker and Josh James from the Astros. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalapse Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Colome is 179 days older than Montgomery and has one less year of control. Montgomery has 151 career appearances, 95 of which have come in relief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouCanPutItOnTheBoardYES! Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Why in the hell would the Sox do that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenSox Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 48 minutes ago, Chisox378 said: Since Mendick has flown off the radar in AAA Charlotte maybe I'd due Nova & Colome for Montgomery & Happ? I'd do the Nova for Happ part, but the Cubs don't need Nova. Montgomery is a middle reliever or a #5 starter. I'd hope the Sox can do a more creative/productive trade for Colome - but that's my heart; my head says they'll probably end up trading him for the next Madeiros. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 Colome and either Herrara or Jones for Montgomery and Hoerner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 30 minutes ago, bmags said: Colome for Quintana. How about Colome for the Cubbies top hitting prospect and top pitching prospect...that worked out well for us last time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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