Are The Chows Sellers?

Being in the cellar of the Tastes Great East has forced Illinois to consider themselves sellers.

“We did not expect or dream we would be in this position. When we picked Thomas in the 3rd round we thought it made us good enough to compete. We really thought we would be in the thick of it all year,” said GM Brad Sherlag.

Given the alarming start – the following players are On the Block. However, Sherlag plans to be very cautious in making deals. “I really don’t think I will get anything done until close to the end of Block I or potentially after Block II. If I am getting someone back that will help next year – I want to scout them as long as possible to make sure I believe they will help next year.” Translation: Sherlag wants to see as much of the players stats as possible to make sure they will have a good chance of success in 2008.

Players that will be dealt (barring a Block II turnaround and no deals made left):
Frank Thomas
Juan Cruz
Kiko Calero
Matt Thornton
At Least one Corner Outfielder though probably not Dunn or Teahen (see list below)

Players that could be had:

Adam Dunn
Mark Teahen (3B this year, RF CF next year)
Josh Willingham
David Dellucci
Austin Kearns
Brian Giles
Josh Johnson
Adam Everett

Players that may become available

Justin Speier
Bob Wickman

My Needs:

1B
2B
3B
Closer
SP
Draft Picks
Invitation to play in The TG South

Sherlag did want to say, “We are not in panic mode. We aren’t determined to deal. If nobody knocks our socks off we will see how it guys in Block II. A lot of guys underperformed their normal levels in Block I.”