**OFFICIAL CUBS REGULAR SEASON THREAD**

[ssckelley]

If he walks I believe the Cubs get a compensation 1st round pick. Which in Cubs management eyes may be more valuable than resigning a 35 year old veteran.

 

[1977Hawkeye]

Dempster is a 10/5 guy so he has a no trade clause, regardless of what his contract says.

Ok, thanks for the info. I wasn't aware of that. If the Cubs get a comp pick for letting Dempster walk, then maybe that is the most likely scenario.

 

[hawkfarmer]

As much as the cubs want to rebuild around youth they still need veterans. I would like to sign dempster to a 2 year deal, but not at the price it will take. I don't think there is a chance he's back with the cubs next year and though they would love to get a young guy to step up they don't have to farm system in place yet, so it will need to be via a trade or FA. I don't know what the cubs will do, but I think we will see a lot more moves this season still.

 

[ssckelley]

Welington Castillo getting a start tonight at Catcher and Mather is at 3rd base.

 

[woodyk1]

Welington Castillo getting a start tonight at Catcher and Mather is at 3rd base.

Don't forget Baker in RF!

 

[ssckelley]

Don't forget Baker in RF!

Aw come on, I am looking for a little extra power not some journey utility guy.

 

[MisterLucky]

Being a bit of a masochist, I have always watched a lot of Cub games and Baker is one of those guys who I can remember maybe one or two at bats where he actually affected the out come of a game in a positive manner. The majority of his hits are meaningless. DeWitt is another of those guys. Aaron Miles was the king of this category.

 

[MisterLucky]

Garza is really getting squeezed by the home plate ump tonight, but his catcher is doing him no favors.

 

[iahawks912]

Garza is really getting squeezed by the home plate ump tonight, but his catcher is doing him no favors.

Thanks Bob

 

[woodyk1]

Dejesus off the bench with the Grand Slam! Cubs up 4-1!

 

[Hawkfromnorwalk]

Dejesus off the bench with the Grand Slam! Cubs up 4-1!

He belted the **** out of that one!

 

[ssckelley]

BOOM!!!!! Grand Slam baby!

 

[woodyk1]

He belted the **** out of that one!

Yep, love it when a guy who usually works the count comes off the bench hacking. New pitcher trying to get a 1st pitch strike and Dejesus turns on it. Nice!

 

[eveningnewsteam]

just when you get comfortable, marmol takes the hill

 

[woodyk1]

just when you get comfortable, marmol takes the hill

Yikes!

 

[Hawkfromnorwalk]

Marmoled...

 

[woodyk1]

And, he hurt himself. Weird. Bowden comes in with 1-2 count and 2 out.

 

[woodyk1]

Marmoled...

Yep. Cubs now down 5-4. That was one painful inning to watch.

 

[ssckelley]

unbelievable!

 

[1977Hawkeye]

Yep. Cubs now down 5-4. That was one painful inning to watch.

Yep - just like the Cubs to score 4 runs, and then give all 4 of them right back.