MLBtraderumors confirms we are scouting Cubs pitchers...and Soriano.

[Far from home]

I think the price is we take Soriano.

And give them better prospects - Schoop and a couple of pitchers would probably have to be a part of the deal.

[Softbank Orioles]

And give them better prospects - Schoop and a couple of pitchers would probably have to be a part of the deal.

That's true but the Cubs really want Soriano's 18 million off the books, if we're willing to take 10 million that's as good as a B prospect really.

[Far from home]

That's true but the Cubs really want Soriano's 18 million off the books, if we're willing to take 10 million that's as good as a B prospect really.

I seriously doubt, even if the O's took the contract off the books, that they would trade away two top of the rotation level pitchers and a proven power hitter with plus defense for B prospects.

The Cubs payroll is only 7 million more than the O's in a bigger market. While they might want to shed him, I don't think they are as desperate as some might think.

[Softbank Orioles]

I seriously doubt, even if the O's took the contract off the books, that they would trade away two top of the rotation level pitchers and a proven power hitter with plus defense for B prospects.

The Cubs payroll is only 7 million more than the O's in a bigger market. While they might want to shed him, I don't think they are as desperate as some might think.

Well I didn't mean taking the contract would be the end.

[mythoughts]

So we have a confirmed rumor?

[johnpolitics]

They might be willing to take Soriano to land Garza or someone else the Cubs have thats good. Maybe Garza and Dempster and Soriano for Hunter/Gregg.

That is a stupid anus post. Why would the Cubs trade 2 starters and a LF for trash.