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  1. CubinNY
    I only want him if he bleeds everytime he pitches. He's pretty high up on the overrated meter as far as I'm concerned.
  2. CubinNY
    This is a Paul Sullivan issue. He's the only one who cares. And he keeps it going becuase he is a small, small human being who lives under a bridge on State Street during the off-season.
  3. CubinNY
    Seconded. SI and ESPN have always gone out of their collective way to take shots at the Cubs. After the Cubs win the WS, I wish there was a way they could keep SI and ESPN from covering them, basically telling SI and ESPN to go ef themselves. Was there some ancient war between Chicago and the East Coast that I'm unaware of? I don't understand the incessant hatred of Chicago that comes from there. They certainly don't hate on other cities like St. Louis and Houston like they do us, that's for sure. I mean look at that line: "Enjoy it while you can, Cubs fans." My God, is there any other city in sports that has to endure such a blatant, front-cover assault like that? Someone clue me in, because I've never seen anything close to that, ever, in regards to another team. They're basically salivating over watching the Cubs fail. And after what happened with the Bears this year, Christ did we kill Giuliani or something? Mike Fransessa and Chris Russo have a sports radio show on WFAN in NYC. Overall, the show is pretty good. These two know their stuff. However, they both hate the Cubs. Hate! And I cannot understand why? I guess it is becuase NY is a very trendy city. They love a front runner in NY.
  4. CubinNY
    So were the Colts. Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods have been on it more than a few times, too. Odd that you bring up Tiger. Sports Illustrated in 2002 did a cover story on its own curse and here is what they found: So while there is rock-solid proof that the cover curse exists, the fact that it's happened 37.2 percent of the time is something of an oddity. No that is not "rock solid" proof of anything. The rate is less than chance levels. I'm pretty sure that's what he meant, just a typo. Anyways, what would be the chance rating for this case? I don't think it was a typo Chance level is 50%. It's like someone making a prediction once a week and being right 14 weeks out of 52. Or, if someone were to bet based on the SI cover they would lose 6 bets out of 10. Golfer's aside from Tiger rarely ever win and their performance often fluctuates from week to week. It's an asinine theory made for people who believe in horoscopes and UFOs
  5. CubinNY
    So were the Colts. Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods have been on it more than a few times, too. Odd that you bring up Tiger. Sports Illustrated in 2002 did a cover story on its own curse and here is what they found: So while there is rock-solid proof that the cover curse exists, the fact that it's happened 37.2 percent of the time is something of an oddity. No that is not "rock solid" proof of anything. The rate is less than chance levels.
  6. CubinNY
    Good luck!
  7. CubinNY
    I'm going to stick by the reasoning that because so many boomers grew up in the 60's that everything that comes out of that era is overromanticized. The 2004 team was better than the 1969 team. The 2004 team's collapse was far more ridiculous. The reason why it's "romanticized" is because it was first time the Cubs were in the hunt for first place in many many years. And yet there is one collapse and 2 playoff chokes that should be much more memorable that a team that faded with 2 months to go in the season. I know the others were closer but this was the first for many many Cub fans and you never forget your first. This is true. My first was 2001 (was only 11 and not into the Cubs yet in 1998) and I think about that team quite often. 1984 was more heart breaking than 2003 for me. In 84 the Cubs hadn't been to a post season since 1945.
  8. CubinNY
    Both the LA teams signed players to worse contracts than did any other team. Both are CFers and both are medicore at best Sarge Jr. and Juan "Slap Nasty" Pierre.
  9. CubinNY
    I think they can continue the hearing if the sides are close to a deal. Cubs should tell Z they are not going to the hearing on time beacuse they are still talking. And then show up, when Z doesn't, the Cubs are sure to win to hearing! Or they should let Aramis run the arby hearing, he'd be late for sure. :D
  10. CubinNY
    What kind of crap? Jesus Christ, it's as if people who question the diety that is Aramis Ramirez are completely idiotic for mentioning that it doesn't look good that he's the only one who doesn't show up early. Am I saying that he's an ass for not showing up early? No. Am I saying that I like him less for not showing up early? No, in fact he's one of my favorite Cubs. Am I saying that it doesn't look good? Yes. And it doesn't. He signs a fat contract (at a discount, yes, but still fat) and he's the last to arrive to ST. That's not the way to win over the fans that got on him last year. No. It is completely idiotic to get one's panties in a knot beacasue a player is not yet in camp. It means nothing. Spring training means nothing. It is a time for players to get their timing back, and get use to playing baseball again on a daily basis. The season doesn't start for another six weeks.
  11. CubinNY
    I don't know about "strangely" but I am "cautiously" optimistic.
  12. CubinNY
    I've definately been jaded by Baker but at this point I'm willing to give Lou the benefit of the doubt. However, I'm real worried abou the Murton/Floyd splits. Floyd is a very streaky hitter. I worry that he starts the season out strong and then hangs on to his job b/c of the hot start. But like I wrote, I've been jaded by Baker.
  13. CubinNY
    I've had the same look on my face over the past few seasons ... For me: September 24, 2004 Shea Stadium http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/NYN/NYN200409250.shtml
  14. CubinNY
    Did you even read that? You have to succeed at least 70% of the time on average with 0 or 1 outs. Soriano was below 70% success rate last season. You'll run yourself into unnecessary outs. You will lose scoring opportunities just for the sake of creating a situation where someone might score a manufactured run. The Cubs appear to be heavy on the SLG side and light on the OBP side of the OPS stat. OPS being the most telling for winning ball clubs. With that in mind, I'd rather not see a ton of stolen base attempts from the Fonz. If he's on the chance that he gets driven home via an extra base hit from Lee, Aramis, JJ, or Floyd are better if he's not sitting in the dugout.
  15. CubinNY
    I talked to the Syracuse Chiefs trainer and he said that a lot of the players don't work hard or see the value of keeping in shape until they get hurt. They have this "I'm indestructible" feeling and just think they are every going to need to do the things they need to do to stay healthy and prolong their careers and for many it's too late when they finally realize this. some like Ken griffey Jr. it took a few more injuies to figure it out. I just can't imagine not having a personal off season training, if nothing more they are tax deductable. If I were playing and had the leverage I'd negotiate for one in my contract, and a chef too. If I were a team owner, I'd seriously think about giving the services to my "franchize" players. To me it makes good business sense, like investing in routine maintenance.
  16. CubinNY
    Santo has a great rug.
  17. CubinNY
    Hendry and Zambrano's his agents were scheduled to meet yesterday (in person or over the phone) and again today. Representatives for Cubs pitching ace Carlos Zambrano met with general manager Jim Hendry on Sunday night in an unsuccessful effort to reach agreement on a one-year contract and avoid a potentially nasty arbitration hearing scheduled for Tuesday. The sides are expected to resume talks today as the Cubs enter the final 24 hours before what would be their first arbitration hearing since 1993 (Mark Grace). http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseball/cubs/263259,CST-SPT-cubnt19.article According to http://www.chicagosports.com Big Z says he's "85% signed for a one year deal". I have no idea what that means.
  18. CubinNY
    Man Woody looks good.
  19. CubinNY
    No I don't.
  20. CubinNY
    I wasn't aware that we could only post BREAKING NEWS here. Saying they have similar walk and strikeout rates is not a comparison? I'll keep your comments under advisement.
  21. CubinNY
    I posted this in another thread but I think it might deserve its own. Compares him to Daniel Caberrra. Not optimistic http://www.fangraphs.com/
  22. CubinNY
    I wonder if the fickle crossover fans will come back to the Cubs if they are the ones winning? God I hope not. It's hard enough to get Cubs tickets as it is. I don't want the bandwagoners showing up to games and asking stupid questions like "Who is that number 34?", or "Why isn't Sosa starting in right field?" That is the majority of the fans of any team. There aren't many people like us. Wrigley is chock full of people just looking to have a good time, whether we want to admit that or not.
  23. CubinNY
    See my post above. I was changing it as you typed. Sorry. That written, I'd expect his numbers to be a little better if he only faced RHP. However, I don't think they'd be significantly better.
  24. CubinNY
    Even if Jones sits 80% of the time against left-handers (which I fully support and hopefully it's even more than that) he likely will still have the most-at bats because he has an advantage on the other two outfielders with starting against right-handers (Murton because he is right-handed, and Floyd because Floyd would be terrible defensively in RF). Even with Jones getting the most at-bats though, if they are sitting him against left-handers the Cubs outfield will be incredibly productive. I don't expect Jones to come close to the numbers he posted last year, except OBP. http://www.fangraphs.com/graphs.aspx?playerid=735&position=OF&page=0&type=full Fangraphs also has an article on Big Z (not optimistic). http://www.fangraphs.com/ If Jones sits against the vast majority of lefties, his numbers will probably exceed last year's. Or not. It is a faulty assumption born by the ascendence of roto leagues. You can't just look at the numbers and take the ABs away. I'm as much a stat head as anybody, but real life does not work that way.
  25. CubinNY
    Even if Jones sits 80% of the time against left-handers (which I fully support and hopefully it's even more than that) he likely will still have the most-at bats because he has an advantage on the other two outfielders with starting against right-handers (Murton because he is right-handed, and Floyd because Floyd would be terrible defensively in RF). Even with Jones getting the most at-bats though, if they are sitting him against left-handers the Cubs outfield will be incredibly productive. I don't expect Jones to come close to the numbers he posted last year, except OBP. http://www.fangraphs.com/graphs.aspx?playerid=735&position=OF&page=0&type=full Fangraphs also has an article on Big Z (not optimistic). http://www.fangraphs.com/
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