Sunday Morning Rumors: Crisp to the Cubs

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Crisp Morning
Published 3/9/2008 by StatsGuru at Baseball Musings
The latest rumor sends Coco Crisp to the Cubs for Jason Marquis and a low level prospect. Marquis would provide depth in the rotation and be more of "sure thing" than Bartolo Colon. Given how easily a misstep can occur and cause an injury to a starting pitcher, pitching depth of any kind is invaluable. However outside of Major League experience and health, Marquis, who is currently fighting for a spot in the Cubs rotation, doesn't have a whole lot going for him. Coming off a 2007 season where he was 12-9 with a 4.60 ERA in the National League, I wouldn't expect too much more ...

Baseball Today: Monday, March 10
Published 3/10/2008 by Art Martone (amartone@projo.com) at Projo Sox Blog
... RUMOR MILL: Apparently there's a radio station in Chicago reporting the Red Sox and Cubs are discussing a Coco Crisp-for-Jason Marquis-and-Sam Fuld trade, a swap that makes zero sense in this corner and seems highly unlikely. (It was also quickly shot down ...

Daylight Saving Time Wreaks Havoc on Roads; Rangers' Roster
Published 3/10/2008 by Rob Iracane at Walkoff Walk
... The Red Sox and Cubs' management must be still adjusting to the time switch because they're considering swapping OF Coco Crisp for SP Jason Marquis. The Cubs have a fine outfield already, with Soriano, Pie and Fukudome, while the Red Sox really shouldn't be shopping their best defensive outfielder when the other three ain't exactly green lights on the injury front. Also: who would ever want Jason Marquis? ...