Trading Ted Lilly Could Get Chicago Cubs Back on Track
August 22, 2009 by Pat De Marco
On December 6, 2006, Cubs General Manager Jim Hendry made one of his best signings. Despite taking heat for passing on Barry Zito, Hendry signed Ted Lilly to a four-year, $40 million deal.
Lilly has been outstanding since putting on a Cubs uniform. The 33-year-old has won 41 games while managing to keep his ERA below 4.00.
So why would you even think about moving Lilly? The truth is, Lilly is a free agent at the end of the 2010 season and is slated to make $12 million in 2010.
Moving Lilly wouldn’t be a salary dump. The Cubs would likely get a decent amount back in return for the...
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Trading Ted Lilly Could Get Chicago Cubs Back on Track
August 22, 2009 by Pat De Marco
On December 6, 2006, Cubs General Manager Jim Hendry made one of his best signings. Despite taking heat for passing on Barry Zito, Hendry signed Ted Lilly to a four-year, $40 million deal.
Lilly has been outstanding since putting on a Cubs uniform. The 33-year-old has won 41 games while managing to keep his ERA below 4.00.
So why would you even think about moving Lilly? The truth is, Lilly is a free agent at the end of the 2010 season and is slated to make $12 million in 2010.
Moving Lilly wouldn’t be a salary dump. The Cubs would likely get a decent amount back in return for the...
Read Complete Article at Bleacher Report - Chicago Cubs
Article is property of BleacherReport.com
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