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Greg Maddux a Cub by Trade Deadline?

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Greg Maddux a Cub by Trade Deadline? -
PalmettoHawk Reputation:99 Level:Superstar Since:Jun 11, 2007
	May 12, 2008 8:39 am Score: 97
	Maddux stated a preference to pitch close to his home in So Cal when he had the chance to stay with the Cubs. Did he give himself up so the Cubs could get some help or did the Cubs turn their back on him when they might have kept him on the roster similar to the assumed scenario when he left for the Braves? The question is also, how much does trading Maddux away hurt the Padres financially? Do they sell more tickets, sell more concessions when the Mad Dog pitches? Aside from Peavy the Padres don't have much on their pitching staff to keep the fans interested. Would I like to see Maddux in a Cubbie uni once again especially if they make a run at the World Series? You bettcha, do I see it as a possiblility? That question can only be answered by Jim Hendry in the long run.
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ChicagoSportFan Reputation:98 Level:Superstar Since:Mar 28, 2007
	May 12, 2008 9:13 am Score: 95
	Palmetto, I was just about to say the same thing. Greg Maddux chose to pitch for the Padres because he wants to be close to his home in Vegas. I doubt he would be traded to back to Chicago, although I would be very pleased with that move. I don't think the Cubs burned any bridges with Maddux when they traded him, because they traded him to a place closer to Vegas. Also, just to point out Maddux's ERA this year, he is pitchig in PETCO Park, which is huge, and always aids pitcher's ERA. -CSF
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Win1forRonny Reputation:96 Level:Superstar Since:Aug 26, 2007
	May 12, 2008 10:29 am Score: 79
	i know he wants to stay in SoCal... but maybe that horrific offense will make him change his mind... I think the Cubs and Braves both make a big push for him at the trade deadline... those are probably the only 2 teams he'd want to finish the year and perhaps his career with. choose chicago, greg... we beg of you!
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pfish53083 Reputation:91 Level:All-Star Since:Jun 5, 2007
	May 12, 2008 10:32 am Score: 87
	why would he come back and pitch for an organization that didnt want him in the first place. My guess is that he would rather defacate down your throats.
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Win1forRonny Reputation:96 Level:Superstar Since:Aug 26, 2007
	May 12, 2008 10:35 am Score: 79
	what a highly intelligent remark.
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johnclay3 Reputation:97 Level:Superstar Since:Dec 2, 2007
	May 12, 2008 12:12 pm Score: 95
	I think Greg Maddux would love to come back to Chicago. We certainly haven't burned any bridges with him, and no rivers have run dry. Plus, at age 42, you have to think that Maddux would want to play for a contender down the stretch because this could be his last opportunity. He loves Chicago, and he's loved the time he spent here. I also think he could come to us at a relatively affordable price, prospect-wise. Perhaps... Matt Murton?
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Zacky103210 Reputation:99 Level:Superstar Since:Sep 10, 2006
	May 12, 2008 12:22 pm Score: 97
	I suppose the issue is does it matter if Greg Maddux wants out at the deadline? I'm not sure he's the type of guy to DEMAND a trade, but that's my opinion. As far as when he made the decision to go to San Diego, I'm still not sure that means he won't go somewhere with a winning team. Say at the All-Star Break the Padres are 35-50 or something like that, and the Cubs are 50-35 or so with the NL Central lead. I can imagine he would be intrigued, and the Padres would then offer him to us. As mentioned, how much would we owe? Well, you could argue the Padres may be stuck-up and ask for too much, but at the same time, by then, they may be so desperate that they take a couple "prospects" for him. How great would that be to have Greg Maddux back in Chicago?
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deedsy404 Reputation:99 Level:Superstar Since:Aug 28, 2006
	May 12, 2008 1:26 pm Score: 93
	He's not coming back people would I like it to happen sure but it just ain't going to happen. He wants to be close to home that is the reason he was traded in the first place why would he want to come back to Chicago makes no sense to me.
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