All The Bull: Cunningham trade?

By: Dave Martinez | July 30th, 2008

- Would Jeff Cunningham be the cure for our goal scoring needs up top? Would he be a good fit with Angel’s game? If you are day dreaming, not so fast. Cunningham’s baggage has ruled him out of the Red Bulls plans, so says King Blogger Ives. A Cunningham signing, especially in light of TFC’s current scoring woes, would have been a grasp of desperation by the organization. Letting his 99 goals pass the team by is a move I actually agree with. In the stage the Bulls are currently at, any disruption to their chemistry, especially one that carries the ego load that Cunningham is sure to bring, will put another stag on the growth of the squad. By not biting, Red Bull shows that yes, they are desperatefor a striker, but not stupid.

- And speaking of that growing chemistry, another piece has been added to the puzzle this week. Get this: Diego Jimenez, after haggling for better pay with the Bulls for quite some time, has accepted a developmental deal.</ Yes. Those are the guys that get paid 12-17k a year to play pro ball. It makes you wonder if the Bulls are at least going to shack the guy up!

- Peter Betts, a reserves coach in England for the Haverhill Rovers Reserves, is coming here for a stint to train the Red Bulls Youth Academy players. The coach seems to have quite the resume. You can read more about it here.

- Finally, Hunter Freeman has been linked to Norwegian side IK Start. Fellow American, Clarence Goodson, is already featured on the now relegated division 2 team. Hey- I am a big fan of Hunter, and am pretty dissappointed to see his minutes being reduced, and his Olympic spot being taken by Marvell Wynne. Hunter is a player of great possibility - great size and talent to work with there. Though I wouldnt expect a move before the seasons end, a trip to Norway during the winter months is always a possibility.