Justin Jones

[justlikethecubs]

not sure if this is the right place for this, so feel free to move it. There's an article on ESPN about Justin Jones. I can't link as it's insider but It's probably a good read for somebody that does have insider.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Link

 

Excerpt:

The youngster piqued Anderson's interest, although Jones might be a couple of years away from the big leagues, if he progresses. He talked about that quality that Jones has, this nice and easy delivery that tends to lull hitters to sleep, and then -- boom -- the ball is on their thumbs, and they hack late. There's no telling if Jones will stay healthy or if he'll be able to throw that changeup for strikes consistently.

[anemic offense]

Yeah, I saw that too (on Olney's blog).

 

Kinda makes me sick. Hindsight being 20-20, the Nomar trade was a bad deal for the Cubs. Although Hendry should do that trade every time if given the opportunity, it would suck to see another former Cub (milber)blossom while getting a sack of sh*t (albeit caused by injuries) in return.

[Outshined_One]

He still hasn't put together a full healthy season. I'm skeptical until he shows otherwise.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

Yeah, I saw that too (on Olney's blog).

 

Kinda makes me sick. Hindsight being 20-20, the Nomar trade was a bad deal for the Cubs. Although Hendry should do that trade every time if given the opportunity, it would suck to see another former Cub (milber)blossom while getting a sack of sh*t (albeit caused by injuries) in return.

 

The Cubs dealt Frank Beltran(developed arm troubles, TJS I believe?), Brendan Harris(solid 2B/3B, not exactly thirsting for those), Alex Gonzalez(hooray), and Jones(90 IP in 1.5 years after the trade, never thrown more than 84 IP in one season) for Nomar and Murton. It wasn't really a bad deal, at the time or in hindsight.

[SouthSideRyan]

Yeah, I saw that too (on Olney's blog).

 

Kinda makes me sick. Hindsight being 20-20, the Nomar trade was a bad deal for the Cubs. Although Hendry should do that trade every time if given the opportunity, it would suck to see another former Cub (milber)blossom while getting a sack of sh*t (albeit caused by injuries) in return.

 

Either you're calling Murton a sack, or Clement a sack. Both of which seem pretty out there.

[CaliforniaRaisin]

Yes, Frankie had TJS.

 

Justin only pitched in 77.2 IP last year (he missed the start of the season with elbow problems) but did finish strong. I've been a fan of his for a while, but he needs to put together a strong, healthy season.

 

I don't see how one can consider the trade a bust given the Cubs netted Matt Murton.

[anemic offense]

Yeah, I saw that too (on Olney's blog).

 

Kinda makes me sick. Hindsight being 20-20, the Nomar trade was a bad deal for the Cubs. Although Hendry should do that trade every time if given the opportunity, it would suck to see another former Cub (milber)blossom while getting a sack of sh*t (albeit caused by injuries) in return.

 

Either you're calling Murton a sack, or Clement a sack. Both of which seem pretty out there.

 

Ehh, you got me there, though I was referring to the part of the trade. Cumulativley you guys are right. The development (seemingly thereof) of Matt Murton may make this trade a real steal. Although he definately wasn't the catalyst for which it was made. Depends on the viewpoint I guess.

[anemic offense]

Yeah, I saw that too (on Olney's blog).

 

Kinda makes me sick. Hindsight being 20-20, the Nomar trade was a bad deal for the Cubs. Although Hendry should do that trade every time if given the opportunity, it would suck to see another former Cub (milber)blossom while getting a sack of sh*t (albeit caused by injuries) in return.

 

Either you're calling Murton a sack, or Clement a sack. Both of which seem pretty out there.

 

Like I said in the above post, you guys got me here. I guess I should have worded my statement more precisely. More like: "I'm tired of seeing gusy we give up blossom while our intended target (big name whole filler) turns out to be a sack of sh*t. Specifically referring to Alfonsucka and Nomah.

 

I know some of you are going to say "but we got Clement", which is true, and he was a good pithcer for us while he was here. But if you look at it from the perspective of the hole we were trying to fill (a closer), it wasn't a very good trade. I'm know that deal wouldn' have gotten done IF Clement wasn't included, then again it probably wouldn't have been initiated if the Cubs hadn't "needed" Alf in the first place.

 

Ugh. Regardless of the connotation I can't believ I used needed and Alf in the same sentence. Time to go take a shower.

[srbin84]

I think Murton is the next Paul O'Neil, and I consider that a good thing. So that was a good trade no matter what else happens.

[NCCubFan]

Yeah, I saw that too (on Olney's blog).

 

Kinda makes me sick. Hindsight being 20-20, the Nomar trade was a bad deal for the Cubs. Although Hendry should do that trade every time if given the opportunity, it would suck to see another former Cub (milber)blossom while getting a sack of sh*t (albeit caused by injuries) in return.

Watch your language. It's been pointed out several times on this board that using a wild card character is considered the same thing as using the word itself.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

Someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought Murton was a crucial piece of that deal. I thought I read somewhere that if Boston did not include Murton that the deal would not have happened.

[goonys evil twin]

I think Murton is the next Paul O'Neil, and I consider that a good thing. So that was a good trade no matter what else happens.

 

I hope he doesn't sulk the whole game.