Crawford Rumors Continue

In the Boston Globe, Nick Cafardo talks more about the Carl Crawford to the Cubs trade rumors.

The Rays are receiving interest in star left fielder Carl Crawford. Major league sources indicate the Cubs may be in the market for Crawford, and would be willing to dangle lefthander Rich Hill of Milton and reliever Carlos Marmol as part of a package to acquire the All-Star.

Really? The Cubs would be willing to part with Marmol? I find this hard to believe because I don't want to believe it. Marmol has the stuff to be an electric closer and he was one of the NL's best middle relievers this season. And this trade would be for a guy who would be asked to play centerfield, even though he doesn't play centerfield. Hill and Marmol for Carl Crawford? No thanks. Let's go back to Hill/Patterson for Crawford. Or switch it to Marshall/Patterson for Crawford. Throw in Ronny Cedeno for good measure.

First make a run at Fukudome to play rightfield. When he signs with the Cubs or another team, then worry about what to do with centerfield.

Hill/Marmol for Crawford? [Boston Globe]