Cubs interested in Michael Bourn

[SenorGato]

I completely get a down year, however, dipping under a .300 OBP at any point scares me. I like Upton, I like Bourn, too. If people were a proponent of one, I can't really see being against the other. Both are a HUGE upgrade to our team for the next 4-5 years, at which time hopefully Almora is ready to take the reigns.

And to your second point, this is more so what I was getting at. The years might be a debatable point, but the money should be right around there.

Meh, given his whole history, the OBP context of the league, and the general run suppression of his park it's something I got over pretty quickly. It looks ugly and obviously it doesn't have zero value, but I see alot of people cling to that number as if it's the only one we should pay attention to.

[gaughan333]

Depends on how many years. 4/60 doesn't make me flinch. 6/90 does.

Pretty much this

[CubsFanBudMan74]

dahm bourns offense career stats are very similar to ryan theriot pass plz

[utkcub]

dahm bourns offense career stats are very similar to ryan theriot pass plz

Besides being a total dick theriot is a solid player that has been on 2 WS teams now..

[TooL D/R/T]

Besides being a total dick theriot is a solid player that has been on 2 WS teams now..

Solid? No. Scrappy? Yes.

[CubsFanBudMan74]

Besides being a total dick theriot is a solid player that has been on 2 WS teams now..

so lets pay big money for scrappy performance?

[Rndy]

Big fan of Bourn but not for long term. I don't trust guys who depend on their speed turning 30, long term.

[ABE32]

Big fan of Bourn but not for long term. I don't trust guys who depend on their speed turning 30, long term.

I don't see any chance in hell we make Bourn and offer. When has it ever been reported that we have an intrest and actually happens not to often...however there have been moves made out of no where A LOT and that seems to be the front office MO.

[gaughan333]

dahm bourns offense career stats are very similar to ryan theriot pass plz

There is more to baseball than offense

[utkcub]

so lets pay big money for scrappy performance?

If that scrappy performer is a 30+ SB .350 OBP guy with legit leadoff stuff that plugs a hole for us on defense then yeah we should pay big money for a 4 year deal

[TooL D/R/T]

If that scrappy performer is a 30+ SB .350 OBP guy with legit leadoff stuff that plugs a hole for us on defense then yeah we should pay big money for a 4 year deal

Most people here would probably pony up for 4 years. Not many of us want the years that'll likely be required to net Bourn.

[CubsBullsBucs]

Big fan of Bourn but not for long term. I don't trust guys who depend on their speed turning 30, long term.

Juan Pierre hasnt slowed down and he's like 60

[TooL D/R/T]

Juan Pierre hasnt slowed down and he's like 60

He's 59 and you damn well know that! I hate when people exaggerate like this.

[Milnertime]

Big fan of Bourn but not for long term. I don't trust guys who depend on their speed turning 30, long term.

Juan Pierre hasnt slowed down and he's like 60

Kenny Lofton stayed pretty healthy and fast, too.

I think Cubs fans might be gun shy because of Soriano, but Sori's a big guy who anyone with a brain knew wouldn't maintain his speed. Bourn is small and hasn't lost a step at all. I think there's a good chance he keeps his elite speed through a 6 year deal. Not that I want a 6 year deal...

[CubbieKid17]

dahm bourns offense career stats are very similar to ryan theriot pass plz

Difference is that Bourne has a better BB%, hits for a bit more power, is an elite baserunner, and plays MUCH better defense in CF as opposed to Theriot having terrible defense playing mostly 2B.

There is more to baseball than offense

This.

If that scrappy performer is a 30+ SB .350 OBP guy with legit leadoff stuff that plugs a hole for us on defense then yeah we should pay big money for a 4 year deal

I hate the word scrappy. Bourn's better than a scrappy CF. I'd say he's a very good CF. Scrappy implies that he does well despite not having any elite skill. Having said all of this, I would gladly give Bourn a 4-year deal for around $60 total. I wouldn't want to go any more than $16 million per season, though.