[bears9]

The Cubs appear poised to sign veteran center fielder Jim Edmonds soon after he clears waivers Wednesday.

That would mean a demotion to the minors for touted prospect Felix Pie, who entered Monday with a .222 average and strikeouts in one-third of his plate appearances. The lefty-hitting Edmonds and right-handed Reed Johnson would share center-field duties.

General manager Jim Hendry wouldn't comment on Edmonds, 37, because he technically remains property of the San Diego Padres until he clears release waivers.

But multiple Cubs sources said the team plans to pursue Edmonds, and one said Edmonds has told his agent to talk to no one before talking to the Cubs. The Cubs have considered a left-handed bat a need for weeks.

Cubs expected to sign Edmonds :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Cubs

[Lefty Noob]

I understand they're not exactly happy with Pie's development, but Edmonds isn't the answer.
Also, bears, not sure if it's accurate or not but the rumor was that Edmonds and Pie would platoon, so the latter wouldn't get sent down.

[bears9]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

I understand they're not exactly happy with Pie's development, but Edmonds isn't the answer.
Also, bears, not sure if it's accurate or not but the rumor was that Edmonds and Pie would platoon, so the latter wouldn't get sent down.

Here is my thoughts on this, if the deal goes down, it can't hurt, the Cubs need a left-handed hitter, Edmonds is lefty who hit for power once, sign to the league minimum and have him share time with Reed Johnson and Felix Pie.

[Bryan88]

Originally Posted by bears9

Here is my thoughts on this, if the deal goes down, it can't hurt, the Cubs need a left-handed hitter, Edmonds is lefty who hit for power once, sign to the league minimum and have him share time with Reed Johnson and Felix Pie.

Felix will be sent down for the rest of the year if Edmonds signs. I would disagree that this can't hurt the Cubs, Edmonds has been beyond terrible this year and has next to nothing left. Look at his stats since 2005 (last year he was real good) and you can see a sharp drop off year after year. Not to mention that he is 37 and his body is breaking down.
Like I said this means bye bye to Pie and I fear that Edmonds may cut into Reed's time as well. Of course I bashed Theriot before the season and look how he has played thus far, but I have a hard time seeing Edmonds doing much here.