Has anybody considered Jason Marquis as a solution for the 4/5 slots in the rotation?
It's said that he's going to have to compete for a starting job in the Cubs' rotation, despite being an at least league average starter last year.
Jason Marquis:
1.91.2 IP, 190 H, 22 HR, 76 BB, 109 K. 4.60 ERA
His ERA was just very slightly above average, and his H/IP may have also been above average (don't have the numbers on me...)
So while he may not blow anyone away, he may prove to be a more than capable filler for the back-end until Homer Bailey or Johnny Cueto are fully ready to take those spots. And the fact that he has to compete for a job may mean that the Cubs are not that high on him anymore.
So what do you think? Would you send over some B-prospects to Chicago for Marquis? Or do you not see him as a viable option?