Hot Stove League - Can Cubs sign Troy Percival

wilheim · Nov 4, 2004

The Anaheim Angels this week informed the 35-year-old Percival that they would not offer him a contract to be their closer for next season, despite 33 saves in 38 chances in 2004. The Cubs need a closer badly, and Percival might be the perfect fit.

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Cubsmac · Nov 4, 2004

agreed. Percival would be a perfect fit for the Cubbies. Move Latroy Hawkins back into the setup role he was signed for. He did great as a set up man, just was terrible as a closer, alot like his Twins days. Get percival and add a solid lefty, and the cubs might actually have a good bullpen.

wilheim · Nov 4, 2004

One interesting statistic concerning Percival is that he had a 1.38 ERA in day games compared with 3.44 at night. The Cubs, of course, play the majority of their home games during the day.

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FairWarning · Nov 4, 2004

I hope they don't get him. He is just about finished.

Brock Landers · Nov 4, 2004

FairWarning said:
I hope they don't get him. He is just about finished.

Agreed...if he were worth a sh!t Anaheim would keep him.

FairWarning · Nov 4, 2004

He's been hurt part of the last few seasons. Cubs have had plenty of those closers lately. Love to see go after Benitez but won't happen.

Cubsmac · Nov 4, 2004

Brock Landers said:
Agreed...if he were worth a sh!t Anaheim would keep him.

They got K-Rod waiting in the wings, thats why Percival is expendable for the Angels. Percival surely isnt a long time solution for the cubs, but should have a year or two left in the tank. During that time, the Cubs can set out to get a top notch young closer to take over for the long haul.