Cubs Interested In Affeldt

by Eli Greenspan on Oct 25, 2007 6:35 PM EDT

According to sources inside the Cubs, Assistant General Manager Randy Bush thinks very highly of reliever Jeremy Affeldt, especially after his performance in the playoffs. His experience would be great for the Cubs, especially because they need a proven lefty specialist. Affeldt is twenty-nine, and could sign a three to four year deal, worth eight to ten million dollars. I would suspect his numbers to improve leaving a hitter friendly stadium, but the Cubs defense is not as good as the Rockies. Other teams that have shown interest in Affeldt include the Phillies, Angels, Twins, Padres, Rangers, Red Sox, and White Sox.

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he would be great, but his interest will be high

by Anonymous on Oct 25, 2007 6:49 PM EDT reply actions

the money may be reasonable, but he wont be that good.

by Anonymous on Oct 25, 2007 7:18 PM EDT reply actions

I'm only interested in him if the price is right. If the Cubs give him Scott Eyre money after just one good season I'll be pretty upset.

by Anonymous on Oct 25, 2007 11:24 PM EDT reply actions

I would be too...but I think the cubs might be able to get him for lower-if they cant...id be perfectly happy with wood, and some of our young promising relievers.

by Eli on Oct 25, 2007 11:25 PM EDT reply actions