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if only jose oquendo were available... Fernando Vina still looks in playing shape. I love the dreamy facial hair.
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You are easily shocked. If you think Cedeno is worthless, wait until you get a glimpse at Infante.
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But will the Cubs acquire him? On a side note, I think this all but rules out k. Matsui, no?
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Times change and with every year off of his contract he is that much more attractive as a player. It is why Hendry was able to deal him. I think we all hope Pie will be able to make it.
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No. The crappy Omar Infante will probably get 2m in arby. My bad. And what I don't think anyone has mentioned is that Infante, as bad as he is, might be better than Theriot. Any chance he's our starting shortstop next year? He might be better than Theriot, but is he that much better than Theriot to warrent the money? Is he any better than Cedeno? Will he be any better than PIe in CF? I don't know what the Cubs plans are, but I hope they get their "ducks" lined up in the right order. It seems to me that if they trade JJ they will have a glut of middle infielders with little to no trade value. And will be banking on Pie sticking in CF if they don't get Fukudome. Even if they get Fukudome they still will need to do something with RF as I don't think Murton is in Lou's plans. It will be interesing to see how this offseason plays out.
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No fair, you stole my comparison before I had a chance to use it. Infante could be a worthwhile gamble, but does anyone else think his value isn't quite at what Jones' is? Please explain to me how Infante is anything like Barrett? Barrett's bat wouldn't play at a corner infield postion and he was athletic enough to move to catcher. Infante's bat isn't even that good for a middle infielder and he's played some in CF. I don't see the comparison. The comparison has nothing at all to do with defense or the positions they play. That what has it do with? Their bats. Help me out then. I still don't see the compairson. MB was one of the best offensive catchers in the NL. Infante has the potential to be one of the best offensive SS/CF/2d in the NL?
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No fair, you stole my comparison before I had a chance to use it. Infante could be a worthwhile gamble, but does anyone else think his value isn't quite at what Jones' is? Please explain to me how Infante is anything like Barrett? Barrett's bat wouldn't play at a corner infield postion and he was athletic enough to move to catcher. Infante's bat isn't even that good for a middle infielder and he's played some in CF. I don't see the comparison. The comparison has nothing at all to do with defense or the positions they play. That what has it do with?
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No fair, you stole my comparison before I had a chance to use it. Infante could be a worthwhile gamble, but does anyone else think his value isn't quite at what Jones' is? Please explain to me how Infante is anything like Barrett? Barrett's bat wouldn't play at a corner infield postion and he was athletic enough to move to catcher. Infante's bat isn't even that good for a middle infielder and he's played some in CF. I don't see the comparison.
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I think all these rumors cannot be good for the future of Ronny Cedeno as a Cub. I think he's dealt over the winter. I wouldn't be surprised if Murton and Eric Patterson are traded as well.
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What the hell? Matsui and Infante? What did DeRosa do to piss-off Lou and Hendry? Using him as a supersub is just not smart. I just don't get it.
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Nothing against your post, but I really don't understand the "given a good look in the spring" comments that people occasionally make. Spring training is about the worst time to do talent evaluation. Players should not lose or win jobs based soley on ST performance. Half the regular major leaguers don't go on the road, then you have split squads, pitchers who are "just trying to get in a little work", and most of the competition will be in the minor leagues. Unfortunately we don't really know what Cedeno, Pie, or Soto will do next year becuase they haven't been given regular playing time*, but based on their performances in the past in AAA they should be given a shot to start, they've earned it. Anyway, the Cubs need to evaluate the talent they have over the winter and deicede what they are going to do via trades, free agents and whatnot and use that as a basis for making decision rather than six weeks of exhibition baseball. *Cedeno has been given more than the others but he was 23 and supposedly somewhat immature (late nights). He's have another decent season in the Winter league.
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It is still not a benefit. He isn't playing for free. I really cannot understand this. Baseball shouldn't be a fraternity club.
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USA team wins 2nd straight shutout.
CubinNY replied to the splendid splinter's topic in Cubs Minor League Talk
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Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! a thousand times no.
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84 WS to have been at Comiskey? Trib wanted Wrigley gone?
CubinNY replied to UMFan83's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
Perhaps that's why it took the Trib until 1988 to put up lights. They probably spent the time between 1984 and 1988 pushing to destroy Wrigley, but eventually MLB won the argument. Kind of ironic that they then used Wrigley as a promotional tool. Sometime the best decisions are the ones that didn't work out. -
Sand. It goes Clay Pipes Sand Pea gravel Top soil Grass Out of curiosity, what purpose does the sand serve? It helps the water to move from the ground to the pipes and cleans particulate matter that could clog the pipes from the water before going into the pipes. However: the white stuff could very well be lime and not sand. Lime stabalizes the ph level of the soil if it is too acidic. Also I could be wrong about the exact order. Sand may go on top of pea gravel. It's been a while since I did heavy duty landscaping.
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I don't think he's holding his cards close to his chest in this scenario...that's wishful thinking, guys. The organization simply will not take on the AROD contract after committing so much to Soriano. I don't think he is here either, simply too much money. It was a more a commentary on that he was bashed in this instance for saying he wasn't interested, while at the same time he would have been bashed for expressing interest in Arod. Anyone bashing Hendry for showing interest in A-Rod should have their head examined. Personally, I don't know what function is served by keeping secret your intentions in the free agent market. I could see the need for secrecy during trade negotiations.
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Sand. It goes Clay Pipes Sand Pea gravel Top soil Grass
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I heard on ESPNYY this morning that the Yankees asked about Miggy and Binefest wanted Joba ++ They aren't going to give him away. This has a huge impact on A-Rod. It may just drive his price down that much more if the same teams who are looking for him can get Miggy at a fraction of the price + young talent. I'm thinking Angles and Dodgers.
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I am far from the worst looking human on the planet, but that doesn't mean much either. I'm not really upset about this trade that much. More than likely, none of the players mentioned in this thread will be more than spare parts let alone difference makers. THAT IS WHAT BOTHERS ME. Hendry is the master of: A) Get the guy in a salary dump (Aramis, Kendall, Lee). B) Trade spare parts for spare parts. He may get taken, but really how bad can it get? C) Overpaying for mediocre free agents, especially middle relievers. He's shown nothing to warrent his continued employment as a GM. At best the Cubs have been decidedly medicore during his tenure. At worst, they've been horrible.
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Wood and Prior
CubinNY replied to Banedon's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
Hendry and the Cubs have "thrown under the bus" Prior more times than one during his time in the Cubs organization. If I'm Prior I'm not resigning with the Cubs unless it is an offer I cannot refuse. At the same time I don't think Hendry's demands are that outrageous. It's not like they haven't paid him for the last couple of years. I'm not good at these predictions, but I think Prior will be pitching elsewhere in 2008. I imagine somewhere on the West Coast. It's a shame. -
Let's face it, he ain't gonna play in Chicago. What do you think Murton could bring either alone or in combination with others? Conversely, will Hendry keep him and use him as a bench player until he reaches free-agency?
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I'm not talking about the playoffs. I'm talking about the regular season. But more importantly I'm talking about wins in the regular season. The Diamond Backs had to be doing something right to win all those games. I think I read somthing in heardball times to suggest that Pyth. is not a good model for teams with a shut down bullpen. Something to the effect that the bullpen will not be utilized in low leverage situations where the team is up or down by a significant amount of runs. It is just those variations that throw off a model like that. But anyway, I'd go for a little good process on the part of Hendry, who has displayed little of any process what-so-ever.
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I'm not talking about the playoffs. I'm talking about the regular season. But more importantly I'm talking about wins in the regular season. The Diamond Backs had to be doing something right to win all those games. I think I read somthing in heardball times to suggest that Pyth. is not a good model for teams with a shut down bullpen. Something to the effect that the bullpen will not be utilized in low leverage situations where the team is up or down by a significant amount of runs. It is just those variations that throw off a model like that. But anyway, I'd go for a little good process on the part of Hendry, who has displayed little of any process what-so-ever.
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Wrong. The better team does not always win. That's absurd. There's so many examples that blow this idea out of the water that I won't even bother listing them. Aside from that, you missed the point, entirely. BS. How do you judge who was better. How do you judge good process. Baseball isn't a beauty contest. Do the Mets get a pass from their fans becuase they were supposed to win? It's just ridicilous. Good outcomes are function of good process, most of the time. You cannot ignore outcome. I guess you can, but I wouldn't know why you'd want to. It goes if A then B not if B then A A= Outcome B = process