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Jim Edmonds

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Since:Feb 2, 2008

May 9, 2008 4:41 pm

Don't freak out but is this guys worth the risk, if he returns to form he is a left-handed "power" (I'm using that lightly" center fielder, not to mention a gold-glover... So, should the cubbies take the risk

In case you didn't know he got releases by the Padres today...

	Great Idea
	Not Worth The Risk

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Win1forRonny Reputation:97 Level:Superstar Since:Aug 26, 2007
	May 9, 2008 4:56 pm Score: 79
	for the right price, anyone is worth the risk... but thats just it, for the right price... i'm sure someone else will throw him a few extra bucks than we ever would offer him.
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Jazzman61 Reputation:94 Level:All-Star Since:Feb 13, 2007
	May 9, 2008 5:03 pm Score: 98
	I will take a pass. Edmonds no longer covers the ground in CF the way he ued to and his bat is slow as well. At 37, Jim Edmonds days are behind him.
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mr_tues_nigh Reputation:97 Level:Superstar Since:Feb 12, 2007
	May 9, 2008 5:12 pm Score: 93
	25 man roster, who do you get rid of to make room? Thanks but no thanks.
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patrick62191 Reputation:94 Level:All-Star Since:Dec 11, 2007
	May 9, 2008 5:49 pm Score: 96
	I say no deal. If the Cubs dont go after Mark Prior for 1 million 1 year i dont see how they could go after Jim Edmonds. Plus center is a crowded place right now.
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BleedsCubbieBlu Reputation:94 Level:All-Star Since:Mar 2, 2008
	May 9, 2008 6:11 pm Score: 85
	I think Pie is a much better option in CF right now based on speed and defense alone. Then add the fact that Pie has a big upside in his offense and you don't know if Edmonds will turn it around. I do see this as a different situation than the one with Prior though. Prior wanted a 1 year contract to rehab for half the season and walk away if he had a decent second half. The Cubs didn't want to essentially pay him to get better only to see him end up with someone else after doing all the work.
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cubsfansence77 Reputation:97 Level:Superstar Since:Oct 14, 2006
	May 9, 2008 6:40 pm Score: 97
	He is a bad pick up. Following him out here in San Dog. his bat speed is off and he covers less ground. He can make a comeback if he gets healthy and gets into better shape. ala Greg Maddux and continue as a corner outfielder or 1B in the future. But, I can't see him being a CF any more. It wasn't just that he lost a step but missing S/T set him bak and he is miss reading Fly balls and his bat speed is stuck inbetween F-ball speed and off speed while not picking up on the pitches.
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rocket00 Reputation:98 Level:Superstar Since:Aug 18, 2006
	May 9, 2008 6:59 pm Score: 96
	Now how would Zambrano ever be be able to drill him in the ribs with a 95 MPH heater if he's on the same team???? Come on fellas - lets think ahead a little bit here.
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HAWK 43 Reputation:95 Level:Superstar Since:Apr 27, 2007
	May 9, 2008 7:10 pm Score: 95
	Not a good option! In his prime Jim had a streaky power bat, a great jump on the ball in center and an above average, accurate arm from the outfield. He passed his prime 2 or 3 years ago. That is why St. Louis finally cut him. We don't have the strongest Center field right now but Jim would not improve it!
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