Originally posted by SteveWallacesHelmet:
Originally posted by FredFlintstone:
Tucker gone to the Cubs, definitely would've had to throw in Eldridge with what Chicago gave up
Huh? How? The only prospect they gave up was their #7 prospect in their system.
Smith was taken 1 spot after the Giants took Tibbs and had a better first year in the minors. He would be the Giants #2 or #3 prospect most likely. Regardless, he is a top prospect and Paredes is a solid major league player.
Not sure it would have taken Etheridge but let's not think the Cubs just got Tucker for nothing or the Giants easily could have gotten him. I'm sure Buster tried but maybe the Cubs DID insist on Etheridge being part of the deal. No way to know unless Buster tells us