If that scenario does in fact play out, itd be nice to have a capable veteran at the ready who was actually productive in 2022. I think if a team was going to get Hicks for $15 million dollars over 3 seasons its an excellent deal. I really dont think the Braves will sign Profar. Even if a trade would leave the Os to lean heavily on rookie Kyle Stowers they also have top 50 prospect Colton Cowser waiting in the wings and Adam Frazier who can play outfield. Way overestimated his value in the market. bleachernation.com - Brett Taylor. Thats a win-win for Baltimore, especially with so many outfield prospects on the verge (Stowers, Coswer, Kjerstad) who have earned a shot at taking over in RF. Profar had been rumored to be in contact with several major league teams this offseason, but so far no one has pulled the trigger. He finished the season hitting .286/.390/.493 with 12 home runs and 65 runs batted in and was named the South Atlantic League MVP. If Hicks was a free agent right now he would get a minor league deal, not a 3/15 deal. Profar had to leave on a stretcher, was carted off, and was taken to a San Diego hospital. Many thanks to him. Yeah I think he may have to take a pay cut in the end, like 1 year/$5.5M or if hes lucky, 2 years/$13M w/ a $1M buyout on an $8M option. Profar started the 2013 season in Triple-A Round Rock. Grossman had some big moments for the Braves last year. Jurickson Profar, the 29-year-old outfielder who just flourished in his first season with over 600 plate appearances, still needs a contract. Thats whats happening here. I think they need to add another SP. Born: 2/20/1993 in Willemstad, Curacao. After accumulating 2.5 Wins Above Replacement, per FanGraphs, with a 110 wRC+, Profar declined his $7.5 million option for 2023, hoping to wrangle more money on the open market. Everson Pereira, Oswaldo Cabrera, and either Randy Vasquez or Will Warren will likely get it done. Profar doesnt make sense for the Orioles. His performance during Odor's suspension earned him a regular roster spot. No thanks on Profar. It would be hard to be any worse than Hicks, who has a similar patience at the plate but also a .494 OPS from July 28 on. On the other hand I wouldnt want Hicks gaining 5/10 rights either. Profar would be an upgrade. He absolutely cannot go anywhere on the diamond, hes an atrocious defender everywhere but LF. Ya think he may have overestimated his value by turning down that $7.5M option! Jurickson Profar had 15 home runs last season and 78 home runs over his career. Thatd likely only be appealing if he doesnt secure an opt-out possibility, which would otherwise significantly reduce his trade appeal. He played a little 1B with the Friars. 0 rating. @CaptainJudge Happ could be traded if they fade in the playoff hunt. He is entering his age-30 season, a former #1 prospect in all of baseball, and can play any position on the baseball field aside from catcher. Positions: San Diego Padres outfielder Jurickson Profar suffered a scary in-game injury after a collision with teammate C.J. Since that year, hes primarily been limited to corner outfield work. Profar.a mutt by any other name..no thanks.your right..not enough of an upgrade to spend money on. Profar did have a semi-breakout in 2018, his age-25 season. But with the calendar now flipped to February, spring training games start later this month, and Profar does not know what team hell be reporting to. I know Rangers will be tempted on Profar, but at nowhere near 10M AAV, likely not even at 6.5 AAV. The asking price might prove too rich for Baltimores taste as well, as Rosenthal adds the front office isnt particularly bullish on their chances of getting a deal done. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Discover today's celebrity birthdays and explore famous people who share your birthday. El Patron is a nickname for Jurickson Profar. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Upon Odor's return from suspension, Hanser Alberto was optioned to the minors. Id argue Profar is the exact type of player than smarter front offices will avoid paying 7 to 10 million dollars a year for, while attempting to replicate his numbers with any pre-arbitration player possible. "In Curacao, I don't get to work out for a baseball season like it should. Padres OF Jurickson Profar is a different player in 2022. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value. Jurickson Profar is on Twitter at JURICKSONPROFAR. Jurickson Profar officially declined his $7.5 million player option for 2023, joining the Padres' list of free agents and, for now, vacating left field in San Diego. vs. CLE 4 AB, 2 H, 1 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB, Rookie Status: Profar would just delay their arrival in Baltimore for no apparent reason. The Carlos Rodon press conference and the $162 million the Yankees gave him seemed to signal the end of their spending spree, especially when Andrew Benintendi was introduced by the White Sox less than two weeks later. He has worked hard to become one of the top baseball players in MLB and will continue striving for even more success in the future. Data Provided By We have estimated Profar has a .238 average with 59 homers and 222 RBI in seven major league seasons with Texas (2012-13, 2016-18), Oakland (2019) and San Diego. Gomez, instead of Wells, is probably one the Cubs would look at, then a couple arms. For a relatively cheap (by baseball standards) price, the Yankees could make that go away and welcome Jurickson Profar to left field, where hed erase one of the teams biggest concerns. The Pads were (secretly) pleased he opted out. He missed 2014 and 2015 due to a shoulder injury . That limits his market. He only has to beat 1/$6.5m to come out on top here. Idiot shouldnt have opted out of his contract with San Diego. He doesn't have to worry about missing any time in MLB spring training for the international tournament, because as of the end of February, he is still a free agent. Juremi was signed by the Rangers in 2012[38] and currently plays for the Bravos de Len in the Mexican League. Both Profar and. [14], Profar started the 2013 season in Triple-A Round Rock. The Yankees also have pitching prospects like Luis Gil, Randy Vasquez, and Will Warren, that the Cubs would definitely have interest in for sure. But I see a guy who has below league average movement on every single one of his pitches. Jurickson Profar was born on February 20, 1993. Some significantly below average. Still, he held . In May 2013, the Rangers called up Profar while putting Kinsler on the 15-day disabled list. If he didnt want a longer term deal (3 or 4 years) and multiple millions (10 plus per year) Hed be exactly what the Jays need for Kiermier insurance in case Varsho is manning CF more often than not. Anderson is very good as he is and just coming of age. Jurickson Profar had a .243 average last season and a .238 average over his career. No. After struggling on defense and to keep his batting average above .200, Profar was relegated to a platoon role when the Athletics called up Corban Joseph. View popular celebrities life details, birth signs and real ages. At this point, they just as well roll with Cabrera and Hicks until the trade deadline and see whats available then. I think hes a guy that wants to extend with the Cubs vs a guy that wants to go to free agency. Jurickson Profar probably has not met his love of life to turn her into his wife. Nickname: El Patron. He missed all of the 2014 and 2015 seasons due to shoulder problems. Profar was named the 2018 Richard Durrett Hardest Working Man Award winner by the DFW chapter of the BBWAA. You two bring to light a pretty interesting conundrum for the Yankees. This vs. having to beat $6.5M on the open marketwhich granted, pitching is at a crazy high premium right now and a lot of players are getting paid more than theyre worth, but if hes still on the market right now at this point, it means teams view him as a redundant addition or not worth what he will be asking for vs. internal options or cheaper options who wont want to be paid as much for their services. While the Yankees still have a questionable left field mix, it doesnt appear theyre planning to further push payroll. Profar was a lineup staple last season in San Diego, appearing in 152 games and tallying 658 plate appearances. So yes, expect a combination of Hicks, Cabrera, and Florial in leftfield come March 31st. CNN The San Diego Padres said Jurickson Profar was being evaluated in hospital after the 29-year-old collapsed after an outfield collision with his teammate on Thursday. His agent is looking for a 10 mil yearly over multiple years? Jurickson Profar was carted off the field after a scary collision with CJ Abrams. Jurickson Profar Net Worth His net worth has been growing significantly in 2020-2021. Roughly league average. Anderson seems like a better option than Wacha He should still be able to top that, though his lengthy stay on the open market would seem to suggest he hasnt found the level of interest his camp was anticipating.Michael Conforto andTrey Mancini each secured opt-out clauses on two-year guarantees this offseason, and it wouldnt be a surprise to see Profar do the same once he finally agrees to terms. Hes a Boras client. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported last week the club doesnt want to exceed the fourth and final luxury-tax barrier, set at $293MM for the 2023 season. Outfielder Jurickson Profar has found a team, at least for the duration of the World Baseball Classic. The 6 players consume 72% of the $233M luxury tax threshold. It has become rather clear that the long-awaited, much-speculated Bryan Reynolds trade is not going to happen. That was largely due to throwing accuracy issues, which peaked in 2019 when he committed 11 throwing errors from second base as a member of the Athletics. Other teams wanted to sign Profar as a pitcher, but the Rangers signed him as a shortstop, his preferred position. He missed 2014 and 2015 due to a shoulder injury . He batted .250 with four home runs and 23 runs batted in (RBIs) in 63 games. As a fellow switch hitter who doesnt swing and miss nearly as often, Profar is essentially a younger, better version of Hicks. Profar, the last free agent available on CBS Sports' top 50, will suit up for the Netherlands . Jurickson Profar, the 29-year-old outfielder who just flourished in his first season with over 600 plate appearances, still needs a contract. Mancini is a World Champion who has shown nothing but performance and a successful cancer battle since 2017. (Brynn Anderson/AP). Find out more. What if Cabrera has a breakout ST, where are you going to roster everyone? Hes just not enough of an improvement to commit too AND increase the Braves luxury tax amount. His long unemployed run has confused several fans into thinking he had signed with a number of different squads. An odd parting in that respect. I predict he signs a deal with the Padres, maybe a one year deal. Last but not least, the Rangers could also be a lucrative landing spot for Jurickson Profar. Year Pitch Type Team RV/100 Run Value Pitches % PA BA SLG wOBA Whiff% K% PutAway % xBA xSLG xwOBA Hard Hit % 2022: 4-Seamer . . $10m for a league average player is quite valuable. He helped the Pabao Little League team from Willemstad, Curaao beat the Conejo Valley East Little League team from Thousand Oaks, California to win the championship in 2004. The Yankees have kept tabs on Jurickson Profar's development, and some scouts even made the trip to the Caribbean Series to watch him play. He stroked 36 doubles during the regular season. Cashman is so messed up operating on one hand like money still doesnt matter while failing on the other hand because he is unwilling to do what it takes to free up the contracts they need to trade. So, how much is Jurickson Profar worth at the age of 28 years old? After what seemed like an eternity as MLBs #1 prospect, the last 5 years, Profar has been a decent MLB regular.. Earlier in the offseason maybe but not now. Adding his long injury history, and a slightly below average offensive profile. However, he has an adorable son Khairy Raziq Malik Kemuel Profar, in his life. JURICKSON PROFAR It is rather surprising the 29-year-old infielder/outfielder is still unsigned after having a 3.1 bWAR season for the San Diego Padres in 2022. It definitely time to call the Cubs about Ian Happ, hes definitely the player to get. He was selected to represent the Rangers at the 2011 All-Star Futures Game. He hit .250 with four home runs and 23 runs batted in in 63 games. Jurickson Profar is the best remaining free agent in the MLB, so let's take a look at the three best landing spots for him this offseason Padres outfielder Jurickson Profar was carted off the field Thursday night after a collision in the outfield grass with shortstop C.J. My guess is he definitely will. The Yankees need to set their sights higher than that for whats going to be a multi year contract. The war on WAR indeed. Any team with a decent farm system can replace Hicks and Profar with cheaper in house alternatives. The Rangers gave permission for Profar to be on the roster shortly after. In 2022, he logged a full and very solid campaign playing in 152 games and notching 648 plate . Twitter is a bunch of people who've accomplished nothing in lifetrying to give advice and debate on the lives of others. Well, you are going to have to offer a bit more than Boog Powells BBQ and Kielbasa!!! Yates at $7.25MM ( including 2024 buyout) plus 1.5MM the nexr two years for Anderson is way less than Santanders $7.4MM this year and likely $10-11MM next year. The Yankees still have enough cash on hand to make a multi-year deal with a reliable slugger and a superb outfielder without subjecting them to an onerous tax burden. In 2009, when he was 16 years old, Profar signed with the Rangers as an international free agent. If its a large market, probably the latter but I wont be surprised either as they love to ruin the market for all but 10-12 teams like them. Jurickson Profar is the best remaining free agent option for the Yankees. Signs are pointing up. [25], On December 21, 2018, the Rangers traded Profar to the Oakland Athletics in a three-team deal in which the Rangers acquired Brock Burke, Kyle Bird, Yoel Espinal, Eli White, and $750,000 of international signing bonus pool space and the Tampa Bay Rays acquired Emilio Pagan, Rollie Lacy, and a competitive balance pick in the 2019 MLB draft. Besides, I dont have that kind of ego. MISTER. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. At the same time, another ball was thrown onto the field . Im just saying that Duvall and Profar have different values because Duvall can play CF. While the Yankees are finding it difficult to match Profar's expected price because doing so would push them over the Steve Cohen tax threshold of $229 million and significantly raise their luxury taxes, Boston is content with its outfielders and is only now focusing on adding depth to its infield. A mutual option is still an option- if the Padres liked him and felt the AAV was worth it and he felt like he wasnt going to beat $10M on the open market, it could have been picked up, especially if he performed similarly to his 2022 numbers. 1 rating. Hes worth something. Profar was named the 2018 Richard Durrett Hardest Working Man Award winner by the DFW chapter of the BBWAA. How about Suzuki? The Real Housewives of Atlanta The Bachelor Sister Wives 90 Day Fiance Wife Swap The Amazing Race Australia Married at First Sight The Real Housewives of Dallas My 600-lb Life Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. Agreedno place for him now in Detroit with Vierling and Maton coming in. Jurickson Profar will not end up signing with the Yankees, if Aaron Hicks is not traded or DFAd. It all goes back to his touted prospect status which he never really lived up to. That being said, cant rule out Happ being traded. Unless he takes a 7-8 million one year deal as a show me deal, he doesnt have a lot of options. If the Yankees pay half of Hicks contract the Cubs will take him also. Completely forgot he was still a free agent. He just isnt THAT much of an improvement to commit to, especially when you consider is on/off track record. If Profar gets signed, then the Yankees (as other teams know) will have to DFA Hicks as opposed to possibly trading him for a little bit of value. Profar is expected to . Well, that might explain why hes unsigned. In relation to Jurickson Profar's likely final destination before the start of the 2023 season, the New York Yankees, Texas Rangers and Atlanta Braves seem to be the top candidates to land the outfielder. Be the first one to comment on this story. I think Boras is a typical greedy attorney. [27], On December 2, 2019, the Athletics traded Profar to the San Diego Padres in exchange for Austin Allen and a player to be named later or cash considerations. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jurickson Profar (@profarjurickson) Hicks also hurt his knee in the playoffs, adding to his long list of recent injuries. The Daily News sports editors handpick the weeks best Yankees stories from our award-winning columnists and beat writers. What possible trade value could Hicks have at 10M AAV through 25 with 30M total owed. According to our Database, He has no children. failed prospect. And if you look at his numbers, even his GOOD numbers from past years (since lets face it, thats how you sell him) hes decidedly average or slightly above. That looks like the type of deal Hoyer likes. Then we struck a gold mine with Duvall at 7 million. Please login to leave a reply. Do you have a sports website? Profar is an interesting idea and fit for the Astros. One year with an option to hedge against Stowers et al not blooming at the MLB level. @SgtGrumbles- Lets stop pretending that $10 or $10.5 million a year is a lot of $, in baseball. I could understand Profar to the Orioles if either Hays or Santander is traded for pitching. [5][6] He played the 2011 season for the Hickory Crawdads. At this juncture, I would be surprised if he tops what he would have had in SD and a multi=year deal seems a pipe dream. In 2018, Profar made the Rangers' major league roster out of spring training as a utility infielder. All outfielders not converted infielders. He previously played in MLB for the Texas Rangers and Oakland Athletics. By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our. 20,302nd in major league history) Conforto was an all-star and is a few years removed from his 2017-2019 impressive stretch. That production checked in 10 percentage points above league average, by measure of wRC+, once one accounts for the league-wide drop in power and the pitcher-friendly nature of Petco Park. Even with spring training a few. Jurickson Profar was diagnosed with a concussion and neck strain. The 29-year-old Profar is an intriguing player; he houses a switch-hitting bat and the ability to play multiple positions in both the infield and outfield. News: Jurickson Profar, still a free agent, will play for Team Netherlands at the, He might as well stay there if he isnt gonna sign, I dont want him back, but I do feel for the guy. The guy could anywhere on the diamond. Very difficult. Throw in Brennen Davis and PCA if Morel cant cut it either. Bogaerts, Correa, deGrom enter free agent pool, Snapshots and moon shots: Padres' Polaroid tradition continues in NLCS, Padres say Profar has concussion, strained neck, Profar collapses, carted off after scary OF collision, Bauer declines opt-out; pair get QOs from Mets, Tatis tests positive as COVID takes toll on Padres, Versatile Profar 'excited' to be back with Padres, Source: Profar, Padres agree to 3-year, $21M deal, MLB HR champ Davis, A's agree to $16.5M deal, Profar to A's in 3-team deal with Rangers, Rays. Hes not enough of an upgrade over Hicks to be worth pursuing. The Rangers, where Profar began his career after rating as a top prospect, still need to upgrade in left field via free agency or trade. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. In a May 26 game at Seattle, he hit his second career home run off Hisashi Iwakuma while batting leadoff for the first time in his major league career. Jurickson Profar, the 29-year-old outfielder who just flourished in his first season with over 600 plate appearances, still needs a contract. Hes not signed because hes not worth the projected salary that surely his agent is trying to comp. 2018 - Eduardo Escobar--- Compare All Similar Batters. Im thinking he has to settle for a lesser guarantee with incentives. Obviously, Cashman and Hoyer are willing to work together. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 1:07PM. Profar has played for the Rangers before, and this reunion could benefit both parties in the 2023 season. Conforto/Haniger/Yaz/Slater/Gonzales/Ramos/Sabol and a dash of Joc seems like they dont really need Profar to me huh? His power comes from the left side, always an appealing trait for a switch hitter in Yankee Stadium. While hes likely to be spelled by Oswaldo Cabrera in left field, thats really more of a Band-Aid than a true solution, especially for a team with World Series aspirations. You forgot to mention how he baits runners to take third on him and he cant even come close to throwing them out. Those virtues cant be measured via stats alone. . In 2021, only has 4-seamer was slightly above average. [24] In his first full season at the Major League level, Profar hit .254/.335/.458 with 20 homeruns, while appearing as a left fielder, shortstop, first baseman, second baseman, and third baseman. Right now, the roster is mostly complete and stands to be very good once again, but left field is a problem. He was named the shortstop on Baseball America's 2011 Minor League All Star team. Profar started the 2014 season on the 60-day disabled list, and wasn't expected to make a return until mid-June. He hit .243/.331/.391 with 15 home runs and 36 doubles. Nats fans wanna weigh in? I would love to see the Cubs in contention in 2023. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. If hed take 1 year at 10 million.. seems fair, I really want the jays to get grossman then need a LHP masher that can play 100 games if needed incase of injury. Interesting that you mention, experienced players being pushed out of a job because of mega deals and splurging on a handful of players. He is currently single. Profar signed with the Texas Rangers on July 2, 2009. Fans in San Francisco threw at least one baseball and a beer bottle onto the field Friday night in the direction of San Diego Padres outfielder Jurickson Profar, who called the crowd at Giants games "the worst in the league." Play was delayed briefly after Profar got into an exchange with fans before the bottom of the third inning. I dont have to give myself a thumbs up because other people do it anyway. If they do sign Profar and he flops, well hey, at least they tried. [35], After Team Netherlands advanced to the semi-finals for the 2013 World Baseball Classic, manager Hensley Meulens made a public plea to have Profar on the Dutch roster since Profar was born in Curacao. To go into the season with a left field plan of Hicks and Cabrera is to settle. 2,045. Jurickson Profar Positions: Leftfielder, Second Baseman and Shortstop Bats: Both Throws: Right 6-0 , 184lb (183cm, 83kg) Born: February 20, 1993 (Age: 30-007d) in Willemstad, Curacao cw More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 2 13 19 23 10 Become a Stathead & surf this site ad-free. Ive never been a fan of Grossman, but wouldnt be mad if he was a 5th OF 26th man. Do not miss the opportunity to own this unique piece of Mets memorabilia. $$$ Talks. He played the 2011 season for the Hickory Crawdads. Besides, over the past 3 seasons (360 PAs) hes hit lefties at a 95 wRC+ clip and the Jays need a lefty masher. This Os fan likes it. 530. Difficult. @Ra Maybe youre right. Jurickson Profar of the San Diego Padres. This game used baseball was thrown by Mets pitcher Chris Bassitt to Padres outfielder Jurickson Profar for a lineout in the 1st inning during the October 9, 2022, game at Citi Field. He was called up to the major leagues in 2012 and received partial playing time in his first two seasons as a utility player. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. My friends and I talk about this often. Also Read: Ginuwine Children Story Despite being single, Jurickson Profar continues to focus on his professional career. Instead of 25+ teams, hes a good fit more more like a half dozen. In 88 games, Profar batted .234 with 6 home runs and 26 RBI. After struggling on defense and to keep his batting average above .200, Profar was relegated to a platoon role when the Athletics called up Corban Joseph. With the Murphy extension, I really think we wont see anymore significant financial investment from the Braves until money drops off the books. Profar has two brothers. But Cabrera has two minor league options remaining, meaning that if he struggles, the Yankees can stash him in Triple-A until he finds a groove. Hicks is worth that. A Happ extension is not out of the question if the years are right for the Cubs. Thats also true of the Braves and Dodgers, two contenders who have room for left field upgrades on paper. I would much rather see a rookie given the ABs. [Checking in on Yankees mega-prospect Jasson Dominguez entering 2023]. My fear is we escape Hicks but then replace him with another Hicks. Exceeded rookie limits during 2013 season, Service Time (01/2023): 8.165 Given how long his free agency has played out, something like one year for $10 million might be enough to get Profar, which is chump change for a club worth multiple billions. I think at this point Profar is looking at a 2 year deal with an opt out after the first year for 8 million per year. Upon arriving in San Diego, Profar was transitioned from a utility infielder to an outfielder, primarily playing in left field. Stay away Mike E., stay away. So Profar for one or two years? Would have loved him in Detroit before the trade with Philly. Much of the play-by-play, game results, and transaction information both shown and used to create certain data sets was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. Oh well. Lmk. Firstly Ill ask the questions. The San Diego Padres entered 2022 with uncertainly swirling around their outfielders. Texas made some blockbuster moves this offseason but didn't pay heed to their need to increase depth in the outfield and went on to look for a reliable outfielder. [32] In the off-season, he changed his usual regimen, and his batting stance as well. Never have enough pitching, but the Cubs are loaded with arms like the 3 you mentioned. Profar, who turns 28 on Feb. 20, was acquired by San Diego from Oakland in December 2019 and hit a career-best .278 in the pandemic-shortened season with seven homers and 25 RBIs. On one hand, I wouldnt want Profar on a multi year deal either. Im sure they want 5 years but really need to settle for 3 or even 2 years at a good AAV. He then later doubled in his second at-bat, and went 2-for-4 for the game. He needs more playing time. While Profar's statistics don't bowl anyone over - career numbers of a .238 batting average, 78 home runs and 313 RBIs with the Texas Rangers, Oakland Athletics and Padres since 2012 he has long been known as a trustworthy defender and "good clubhouse guy" during his time in the majors. Neither in their case. [29][30], On January 27, 2021, Profar re-signed with the Padres on a three-year, $21million contract. Jurickson Barthelomeus Profar. [10] He was named to appear in the 2012 All-Star Futures Game. After the 2013 season, the Rangers traded Kinsler, anticipating that Profar would become the Rangers' starting second baseman. A .254/.335/.458 slash with 20 home runs and 10 steals won't get you on magazine covers, but it's a start. Let the less-than-fab four battle it out until another option comes along. [Wandy Peralta and Yankees middle relief crew will play huge role in teams upcoming season], Jurickson Profar is the best remaining free agent option for the Yankees. Profar just had his career year offensively, and was barely average. I could see him being a candidate for San Francisco on a shorter term deal if his market never materializes. On the other hand, many wonder if his son's baby mama is his wife. Jan 4. Santander has more power than Profar does. The same 10 DRS as Profar. Abrams walked off while breaking. Hays 3.2 mil, Mullins 4.1, Santander 7.5 all on one yr deals. He helped lead the team to the championship game again in 2005, but this time lost to West Oahu Little League from Ewa Beach, Hawaii. As I said, I could see the Cubs taking Hicks and salary, plus prospects. 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