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Thu Jul 02, 2009 1:39 am EDT

Source: Cubs deal for Rockies' Baker

By Tim Brown

The Chicago Cubs have acquired Jeff Baker(notes) from the Colorado Rockies, according to a source close to the club.

It is unclear who the Rockies will receive in return for Baker or the Cubs' plans for him.

Baker, an infielder, went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 27 and was transferred to the 60-day DL on May 24. He began a minor league rehab assignment June 19.

Source: Yahoo! Sports

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  1. Justin Q
    1. Posted by Justin Q Thu Jul 02, 2009 1:52 am EDT

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    1. Seriously nobody cares about this trade. Lets see some pitchers being traded!
  2. Bryan
    2. Posted by Bryan Thu Jul 02, 2009 2:00 am EDT

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    Seriously, people do care. Don't be ignorant.
  3. friskytiger81
    3. Posted by friskytiger81 Thu Jul 02, 2009 2:11 am EDT

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    To not know who Baker was traded for is no surprise considering Baker isn't any good. I'm sure when the Rockies weren't looking, he sneaked out the door for Chicago...and they won't raise a fuss. He won't make up for DeRosa.
  4. Josh B
    4. Posted by Josh B Thu Jul 02, 2009 2:26 am EDT

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    Ok, now trade that bum atkins for a good 5th starter and the rockies are golden.
  5. Josh B
    5. Posted by Josh B Thu Jul 02, 2009 2:26 am EDT

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    Correction, Trade Atkins and Corpas for a 5th starter and good relief.
  6. Beke T
    6. Posted by Beke T Thu Jul 02, 2009 2:30 am EDT

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    butt S*x
  7. jet
    7. Posted by jet Thu Jul 02, 2009 3:08 am EDT

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    he's injured, so it doesnt amount to much of anything at all.. he'll be lucky to even play this year...
  8. JerBear50
    8. Posted by JerBear50 Thu Jul 02, 2009 3:30 am EDT

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    He could be crippled and still be a better option than Aaron Miles.
  9. killa k
    9. Posted by killa k Thu Jul 02, 2009 7:40 am EDT

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    Not only is this guy injured he's batting .130. Stupid Cubs, good pick up.
  10. METH MOM
    10. Posted by METH MOM Thu Jul 02, 2009 7:45 am EDT

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    If only they could of had someone like deRosa
  11. Jim
    11. Posted by Jim Thu Jul 02, 2009 7:55 am EDT

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    They will get him for just about nothing... but since he is injured and on rehab.... I say we give them miles.... that's a fair trade. LOL
  12. BfloSox
    12. Posted by BfloSox Thu Jul 02, 2009 8:21 am EDT

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    Pinella is the problem, he's turning them into the Devil Rays of old, perennial Losers. He can't coach, he can't manage and he can't win games. Typically and consistently outcoached by the better managers in the league. Get rid of him and the Cubs have enough talent to win.
  13. Osceola Moonshiner
    13. Posted by Osceola Moonshiner Thu Jul 02, 2009 8:44 am EDT

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    Hopefully they just send him to AAA
  14. thetazz12002
    14. Posted by thetazz12002 Thu Jul 02, 2009 8:50 am EDT

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    I just have 1 thing to say about baker....hahahahahahhahahahahahaha
  15. Rosieblondie
    15. Posted by Rosieblondie Thu Jul 02, 2009 9:12 am EDT

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    While Jim Hendry was once a good GM, the last 2 yrs he has made some terrible trades. Does he want out of Chicago? At this rate the Cubs will not be contenders this yr.
  16. Mark
    16. Posted by Mark Thu Jul 02, 2009 9:26 am EDT

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    #2 - Seriously, people don't care. This is a meaningless trade. Piniella will probably never know this guy's name. He'll see him around the clubhouse and just say, "Hey uhh, hey.. uhh.. YOU! Get in my office!"
  17. chicago
    17. Posted by chicago Thu Jul 02, 2009 9:28 am EDT

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    so frustrating to see the cubs make dumb moves, first it was letting wood go eventhough he is willing to take pay cut, next trading Jason marquis he already won 10 games, third trading derosa who loves playing in chicago, to make room for hall of fame wanna be the great Milton Bradley. now this, they are not going win any world series in the next couple of years, i would rather see cubs this way rather than go to the playoffs and get swept in the first round.
  18. Jason R
    18. Posted by Jason R Thu Jul 02, 2009 9:43 am EDT

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    There is no doubt whatsover that Baker will help the Cubs to finish in third place in the division instead of fourth. Cubs fans, celebrate your overpaid, overrated team that is terrible and will not win a World Series in your lifetime if you are over the age of 5
  19. Joel R
    19. Posted by Joel R Thu Jul 02, 2009 9:51 am EDT

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    Baker will be a decent guy to have for depth (.270 12 HRs 50 RBIs in under 300 ABs last season) Besides anyone is better than Aaron Miles....
    Look for Hendry to make an impact deal by the deadline.
  20. Peter B
    20. Posted by Peter B Thu Jul 02, 2009 10:05 am EDT

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    Wow, Jason R, angry much? And chicago, the Marquis deal was to make room for Bradley because they couldn't afford both. Marquis, if pitching here, would be 4-2 at best for the lack of hitting. So yeah, it was a bum deal but not for losing Marquis. They need to lose Soriano and Bradley badly, they are a huge drag on the team, but are paying them way too much to just release. Kind of a bummer, but yeah, I think we've seen the last year for Hendry at this point. He's tried, but none of his deals seem to work out very well (although Fonzy wasn't a Hendry deal to be fair). Pry another wait till next year for the North Siders, but at least we can still go to games with 40K of our closest friends for a beer. How many other clubs can say that?
  21. smallz
    21. Posted by smallz Thu Jul 02, 2009 10:08 am EDT

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    aaron miles is crap and so is deRosa. He cant field. Im a die hard cubs fan and im so sick of stupid people and stupid cubs fans that think deRosa is a god. hes nothing but average. hes nothing special, hes gone. deal with it. if this move gets rid of miles then its a good move
  22. John
    22. Posted by John Thu Jul 02, 2009 10:09 am EDT

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    And this trade will help the Cubs how? Just to get some more negative publicity? What is Hendry thinking?......oh sorry, I forgot JIm Hendry doesn't think at all or any more!
  23. John
    23. Posted by John Thu Jul 02, 2009 10:11 am EDT

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    Oh yeah and I forgot to mention this: since joining the major leagues HALF OF HIS AT BATS ARE STRIKEOUTS!!!!!!!!! Hmmm this is sound evaluation and decision making! Yeah right!
  24. HHH
    24. Posted by HHH Thu Jul 02, 2009 10:13 am EDT

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    Great trade Cubs, he will immediately help the Cubs...
    I think this team should be called the Chicago Inmates :)
  25. broncosrule
    25. Posted by broncosrule Thu Jul 02, 2009 10:14 am EDT

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    As a Rockies fan, I can tell you that you Cubs fans will like Baker. He plays hard, can move around, and really hits the ball. He isn't Mark DeRosa, but you may find yourselves pleasantly surprised. Honestly, I am a little shocked the Rockies traded him and kept Quintinalla around. Maybe they have something else going on?

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