Mik 0 Report post Posted November 7, 2004 Nov. 6 - Sammy Sosa and Dusty Baker cannot co-exist as Cubs. So will the outfielder be sent to manager Baker's old stomping grounds as a player, Dodger Stadium? The Los Angeles Times reports the Cubs and Dodgers are talking about sending Sosa to L.A. in exchange for rightfielder Shawn Green. The Dodgers want to unload the salary of Green, who turns 32 on Nov. 10, and are apparently willing to take on at least part of Sosa's salary to keep a marquee name in the lineup. Each player has a no-trade clause in his contract and there are other complications that might force the deal to be expanded, the Times reports. Green's six-year, $84 million contract ends next season. He'd rather remain a Dodger but "if something else were to come up, I'd obviously have to deal with it when it came up." The situation in Chicago might be beyond repair. Besides righting things with fans, Sosa, who turns 36 on Nov. 12, will have to make amends with his teammates for leaving a game early without permission, according to the Daily Southtown. Pitcher Kerry Wood reportedly destroyed Sosa's boom box in the Cubs clubhouse after Sosa's early departure, and Mark Prior publicly said Sosa owes the team an apology. Hmmmmm..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted November 7, 2004 I want some minor leaguers in there too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted November 7, 2004 I saw this earlier, but think it's speculation, much like possible deals with the Mets, Baltimore and Colorado. I think when it's all said and done, he'll be back one more year, but I'd love to be wrong, as long as it doesn't mean taking on another schlub. Green has gotten a bad rap, mainly because he hasn't been able to come close to putting up numbers like he did in 2002. That was obviously a career season, so people should get off his back on that front. Hopefully they move Sosa, though, as we could be in for another 2004-like year if he's not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snuffbox 0 Report post Posted November 7, 2004 I cant believe any team would actually even want Sammy Sosa. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted November 7, 2004 Hey do you guys think that as much as WGN says they don't want to, they'll have no choice but to simulcast Pat Hughes and Ron Santo on 720 and channel 9/Comcast/channel 26? It's what the people want. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Smell the ratings!!! Report post Posted November 7, 2004 actually the people want Santo and Joe Carter. And by people I mean me. But my point remains. by the way this trade is total speculation, and the way you can tell is because the Dodgers get the reaming of a lifetime if it went down as reported. Not even the Mets would do this trade. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted November 7, 2004 For the Cubs fans outside of the 720 signal who can't get the Ron Santo Experience, it's basically a lot of groaning and strange noises when the Cubs screw up, and a lot of strange tangents that Pat tries to just ignore. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted November 7, 2004 Hey do you guys think that as much as WGN says they don't want to, they'll have no choice but to simulcast Pat Hughes and Ron Santo on 720 and channel 9/Comcast/channel 26? It's what the people want. Yeah, why not? I'm probably going to have the games on mute this season, anyway. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted November 7, 2004 Apparently lots of people would mute Chip and Steve and listen to Pat and Ron call the game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Public Account Report post Posted November 7, 2004 Nov. 6 - Sammy Sosa and Dusty Baker cannot co-exist as Cubs. So will the outfielder be sent to manager Baker's old stomping grounds as a player, Dodger Stadium? The Los Angeles Times reports the Cubs and Dodgers are talking about sending Sosa to L.A. in exchange for rightfielder Shawn Green. The Dodgers want to unload the salary of Green, who turns 32 on Nov. 10, and are apparently willing to take on at least part of Sosa's salary to keep a marquee name in the lineup. Each player has a no-trade clause in his contract and there are other complications that might force the deal to be expanded, the Times reports. Green's six-year, $84 million contract ends next season. He'd rather remain a Dodger but "if something else were to come up, I'd obviously have to deal with it when it came up." The situation in Chicago might be beyond repair. Besides righting things with fans, Sosa, who turns 36 on Nov. 12, will have to make amends with his teammates for leaving a game early without permission, according to the Daily Southtown. Pitcher Kerry Wood reportedly destroyed Sosa's boom box in the Cubs clubhouse after Sosa's early departure, and Mark Prior publicly said Sosa owes the team an apology. Hmmmmm..... what about Shawn Purple or Shawn Yellow. I find those colors more asthetically appealing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted November 7, 2004 Nov. 6 - Sammy Sosa and Dusty Baker cannot co-exist as Cubs. I've now become a Sosa fan... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted November 7, 2004 Apparently lots of people would mute Chip and Steve and listen to Pat and Ron call the game. A.K.A. half of the actual team. I've now become a Sosa fan... Where have you been? Sosa's never been able to coexist with anyone else. Why would the Rev. be any different? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted November 7, 2004 Dusty Baker and a Jew could lead to some sit-com like moments. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted November 7, 2004 Sosa's never been able to coexist with anyone else. Why would the Rev. be any different? Racist Dusty probably had him playing too many games during summer... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
therealworldschampion 0 Report post Posted November 7, 2004 Pitcher Kerry Wood reportedly destroyed Sosa's boom box in the Cubs clubhouse after Sosa's early departure Well I guess the boombox was destroyed at night then according to Dusty.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted November 7, 2004 Dusty Baker and a Jew could lead to some sit-com like moments. The Kosher Kubs, weeknights on WGN! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
