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General managers with shopping lists already are making calls to the Marlins and Royals (14...
Published 10/11/2008 by Craig Grebeck at South Side Sox
... Chicago Tribune

Giants Discussing Uggla, Konerko And Lee?
Published 10/11/2008 by Paul Moro at MLB Rumors - MLBTradeRumors.com
... The Chicago Tribune's Phil Rogers mentions some names that the offensively-challenged San Francisco Giants are considering acquiring this off-season, specifically, Dan Uggla, Paul Konerko, and Derrek Lee. He writes: ...

Cubs Rumor Mill: Derrek Lee
Published 10/11/2008 by Wrigleyville (noreply@blogger.com) at wrigleyville23
Phil Rogers (if you can believe anything that guy says) reports that the Giants may be interested in Derrek Lee or Paul Konerko: San Francisco, desperate for a proven bat, is expected to pursue one-dimensional second baseman Dan Uggla. The Giants also may kick the tires on first baseman Paul Konerko of the White Sox and Derrek Lee of the Cubs, both of whom have full no-trade clauses. They probably would have to deal a young pitcher—Jonathan Sanchez or Matt Cain. Intriguing, but highly unlikely.

General managers with shopping lists already are making calls to the Marlins and Royals (14...
Published 10/12/2008 by jscape2000 at Pinstripe Alley
... Chicago Tribune with a hat tip to MLBTR. While I don't believe that Matt Cain could really be available, I'd have to kick the tires. ...

Reality bites
Published 10/12/2008 by Jim at Sox Machine: Chicago White Sox blog
Reality bites Here's a fun paragraph from Phil Rogers : Instead of "also may" in reference to their interest in Paul Konerko, it should read "will do anything but." If anything, they'd probably be more likely to ask about Nick Swisher, considering: He's several years younger than Konerko. He's much more affordable than Konerko. He's likelier to be a part of the next contending Giants team before his deal expires than Konerko. He had success in the Bay Area with Oakland, and still owns a house in the area. He'd theoretically be helped by the league shift. Swisher-Cain would be ...

Sunday Headlines/Open Thread
Published 10/12/2008 by carlheartscubs at A League of Her Own - Front Page
... staff and its No. 1 playoff starter and closer. It could be devastating. This nightmare scenario probably won't happen, but it's not because of anything Kenney (the guy who arranged the unsuccessful blessing of the Cubs dugout) or anyone else is doing. It's because there are no attractive openings for general managers. He should be signed so he doesn't take Wood and Dempster with him, but there's really no where for him to go. That makes perfect sense. Crazy Uncle Phil hears whispers There's no word on whether the whispers are ...

The 80% Solution
Published 10/13/2008 by Will Carroll at Baseball Prospectus: Unfiltered
Phil Rogers is reporting that the Giants are looking for a First Baseman and are willing to give up one of their young starters to get one. He mentions Paul Konerko and Derrek Lee, but … really? Why give up Matt Cain for that when someone like Adam LaRoche is almost as good (on a straight VORP comparison) for much less. Previous rumors of a Prince Fielder for Cain deal must have died down. One of the most memorable ...

Speculation or Possibilities?
Published 10/13/2008 by neil@chicagocubsonline.com (Chicago Cubs Online) at ChicagoCubsOnline.com
... . Derrek Lee When the rumor first surfaced the Cubs could ask Derrek Lee to remove his no trade clause last week, it seemed a little farfetched the Cubs would try to move one of the team's leaders and a gold glove first baseman. Phil Rogers reported on Saturday that the " Giants also may kick the tires on first baseman Paul Konerko of the White Sox and Derrek Lee of the Cubs, both of whom have full no-trade clauses. " Rogers mentioned the Giants would likely have to deal either Matt Cain or Jonathan Sanchez in order to obtain either one of Chicago's first baggers. ...

If You Are Going to Comment On the Giants, Please Be Up To Date
Published 10/14/2008 by obsessivegiantscompulsive (noreply@blogger.com) at obsessivegiantscompulsive
... Phil Rogers is reporting that the Giants are looking for a First Baseman and are willing to give up one of their young starters to get one. He mentions Paul Konerko and Derrek Lee, but … really? Why give up Matt Cain for that when someone like Adam LaRoche is almost as good (on a straight VORP comparison) for much less. Previous rumors of a Prince Fielder for Cain deal must have died down. ...