Truth & Rumors > MLB

why would they choose an 30 year old 2nd baseman
whose #'s are declining vs a 27 year old front end starter
that's ENTERING his prime ????

QUOTE(#3):

Originally posted 09:14 AM ET  11.08 by jgb

why would they choose an 30 year old 2nd basemanwhose #'s are declining vs a 27 year old front end starter that's ENTERING his prime ????

In a word: cost.

Also, Roberts' '08 numbers were better than his '07 numbers which were better than his '06 numbers. I'm not suggesting that, given the choice, I'd rather have Robert's over Peavy, but his numbers are not declining.

If you break it down between Roberts and Peavy, definitely go after Peavy...
That still doesn't solve the Cubs desperate need of a left-handed heavy hitter. But there are far better out there to go after than Roberts.

Good morning, Junior. How's the weather down there?

QUOTE(#4):

Originally posted 09:36 AM ET  11.08 by SlinkyRedfoot

, Roberts' '08 numbers were better than his '07 numbers which were better than his '06 numbers. I'm not suggesting that, given the choice, I'd rather have Robert's over Peavy, but his numbers are not declining.

I meant since his peak year in 2005....

what a horrible dilema..Cy young winner jake peavy or nothing winner brian roberts (nothing against him he just isnt jake peavy)

QUOTE(#2):

Originally posted 09:14 AM ET  11.08 by JFKJR

Easy choice.Peavy...........

ditto

Give us Peavy, we will give you Roberts... and some crabcakes.

QUOTE(#7):

Originally posted 10:13 AM ET  11.08 by jgb

I meant since his peak year in 2005....

Say what you mean and mean what you say.

Brian Roberts all the way. Peavy to the Yankees.... duh!

A message to the Cubs from a Peavy/ Padres fan: Take Roberts, please. Peavy's no good.

QUOTE(#11):

Originally posted 11:05 AM ET  11.08 by The Walrus

Say what you mean and mean what you say.

We call that the John Mayer Syndrome: The ability to "Say what you mean to say, say what you mean to say...."

QUOTE(#2):

Originally posted 09:14 AM ET  11.08 by JFKJR

Easy choice.Peavy...........

Why would I listen to you? According to a recent TD you're one of the top five overrated posters on these threads! lol

Peavy

QUOTE(#7):

Originally posted 10:13 AM ET  11.08 by jgb

I meant since his peak year in 2005....

we all already know b-rob was on crack and roids in 05 so let it go

but on a real note i would take roberts if i were the cubs cuzz peavy has already showed he fears the a.l.. what if the cubs somehow did make it to the world series. peavy would **** in his pants

Another year, another Roberts to the Cubs rumor. What is it like 3 years in a row now? Roberts would be a nice pick up for them. He's a speedy, solid hitter and good with the glove. Most important, like SlinkyRedfoot said, Cost. Peavy, if he wants to renegotiate his contract, will want Santana money. Roberts would allow them the flexability to resign Dempster, and go after another mid level outfielder. Peavy would be a luxury. Roberts is the more pressing need for the Cubs at this point. But, I expect to see another Roberts to the Cubs rumor next year, this one never dies!