Carlos Pena? One exec who spoke with the Cubs says the level of interest in him has been...

Carlos Pena? One exec who spoke with the Cubs says the level of interest in him has been exaggerated -- and he's a guy they believe they can get through waivers and trade in August, when there's a lot less money left on his $10-million contract.

Jayson Stark. If other GM's believe they can get Pena through waivers and his price drops, perhaps the Pirates can get him Sunday for the cost of the rest of his contract and a low prospect or two.

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Seems like he'd be pretty easy to get

If we ate his contract and gave them cash or PTBNL

by dave32 on Jul 26, 2011 2:03 PM EDT reply actions

Don't believe there will be a lot less on his contract

$5 million is deferred until after the season, right? Well count that as a GM who is not interested in Pena

by dontgobobbybo on Jul 26, 2011 2:18 PM EDT reply actions

How bout

this for a trade-Overbay for Pena straight up. Bucs pick up Pena’s salary and the Cubbies pick up the remaining dollars of Overbay’s contract. Cubbies still get salary relief and the Bucs gain whatever was left on Overbay’s salary to put towards Pena’s contract. Win Win..

by Enchinga on Jul 26, 2011 3:15 PM EDT reply actions

nobody wants overbay

except his mama. and even she’s asking for cash considerations.

by johnnycuff on Jul 26, 2011 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions

or...

a son to be named later

by white angus on Jul 26, 2011 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions

fixed

~~or…~~and
a son to be named later

" Lord Stanley, scratch thier names on your fabled cup" Mike Lange june 12, 2009

by oldtimehockey09 on Jul 26, 2011 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions

I’ve been saying for a while pena isn’t worth $7m over two months. We don’t know if the Cubs will pick up some salary or not. If they want a real prospect on top of that… lolcubs

by Mr. E on Jul 26, 2011 5:54 PM EDT reply actions

cash and a prospect..?

Well, they would have to work on the cash, if it fits fine. On the prospect, we think alot of our minor league guys, but really there is not alot there except some possible pitching. Spray hitters, no SS, no 1B, no power so folks need to look at the 40 man and realize that we are going to lose some guys, better to give up a guy(or two) we do not think we can protect plus cash( reduced because of the players given) and get Pena than to have a straight cash or straight trade pick up.

by 9wasthebest on Jul 27, 2011 10:27 AM EDT reply actions