Cubs should enter mix for Juan Cruz
by Eli Greenspan on Apr 15, 2010 1:10 PM EDT
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PrintThe Royals are looking to unload pitcher Juan Cruz and are willing to absorb some of his contract, according to Tracy Ringolsby. Cruz posted a 5.72 ERA last season for the Royals but owns a career 4.14 ERA in his career with the Cubs, Braves, Athletics, Diamondbacks, and now Royals.
In his two seasons with the Diamondbacks from 2007-2008, he posted a 2.85 ERA and struck out 156 total batters.
The Cubs are already having bullpen issues and would benefit from a guy like Juan Cruz bridging the gap to Carlos Marmol. The 31-year old former Cub, who in fact aged about 8 years in a span of three with the Cubs (minor visa issues...), would be a great addition to the pen.
Nevertheless, the combination of Esmalin Caridad and Jeff Gray has already got off to a rocky start, and it would be worth grabbing him early before the bullpen really gets shaken up. So far this season, Cruz owns a 1.93 ERA and six strike outs.
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Yes, the cubs should pursue Cruz
We can probably get the Royals to eat a lot of the money (Moore is not too bright) and maybe we can get them to throw in Kila Kai’aihue (who criminally has not spot on the ML roster and could possibly replace Derek Lee next year).
hell you could probably get Greinke as well
there is no reason why Cruz’s name should be brought up, he struggled last year but is set to bounce back. Now names that should be on the chopping block are the likes of Mendoza, and Roman Colon. But no, Moore will trade away a decent pitcher, pay all his salary and run crappy relievers out there all day to blow the game for us. If we had a bullpen we would already be 3 games better this season, and easily 20-25 games better last season!
Are we the team to beat in 2010? I sure think so! Go Chiefs.
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