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  1. CubinNY
    jjgman, please read above That's how you makle a leak.
  2. CubinNY
    Where was Jim Hendry quoted? If that rumor is true, and Hendry is shopping him to everyone, and it's leaking, then how much leverage can he possibly have? I think you admit his point here. It's a leak. Do you really think he's revealing to reporters that he's shopping Jones anywhere for anything? If anything, shame on other GMs for leaking negotiations to reporters and/or each other, which is not allowed. The Patterson and Sosa situations were different. The rampant speculation about replacing both lead Hendry to be able to do nothing but halfass denials about his attempts to trade the players. While it is no secret that Hendry has been floating Jones as a chip for a starter, there have been no previous indications of 'dump for anything' that would lead to something like the above being written. How this gets automatically put on Hendry is incredibly presumtuous. The thing is though that Hendry leaked the information himself to Chicago beat reporters long before the Winter Meetings. All the while telling the same reporters he's looking for a LH bat in the outfield.
  3. CubinNY
    Meh. "The Ted Lilly Sweapsteaks"? What's second place, a set of steak knives?
  4. CubinNY
    Sarcasm? Sarcasm would have been better than what the Cubs got.
  5. CubinNY
    I think deals get started and get consemated latter. I think it has a lot to do with big money contracts.
  6. CubinNY
    My best guess is Hendry is currently riding the merry-go-round with Daffy and Goofy. The mental image I just got is priceless. Isee a smiling Hendry in one of those dumbo cars. Say, didn't you once save Mickey Mouse in somebody's dream.
  7. CubinNY
    It continues Link: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/09/20/AR2005092002093.html I knew I read that somewhere. Good find. Maybe he's wised up by now. Ryno Rules, your little joke may have been closer to the truth then we both thought.
  8. CubinNY
    I hope he learns something while he is managing. His comments since his palying days are shockingly backwards.
  9. CubinNY
    It's pretty ridiculous that the men who get paid for having highly ranked teams play a significant role of determining how teams are ranked. The entire thing is a farce.
  10. CubinNY
    I have no interest whatsoever in Baldelli. He's one of Felix Pie's top comparables in multiple projection systems, for one thing. Why trade for a guy when we already have a similar player in the system. Because Pie won't do it 2007. It's that simple. Baldelli's contract is such that he could be moved in 2008 clearing the way for Pie. Or Pie could be moved this year while he still has value.
  11. CubinNY
    Hendry keeps saying they do, yet he is hot to trade Jones. This is what confuses me. My best guess is, Jones has asked to be traded and they just aren't making that fact public. Ahhh. Was it always known that Jacque wanted a trade, or is this new? Either way, that makes sense. Hendry's got to look elsewhere for LH hitting. Not sure where he will find it. [can of worms] Adam Dunn [/can of worms]
  12. CubinNY
    On XM 175 they are saying that Baldelli may be avaible if TB moves Upton to CF. He's going to be 25 next year but is comming off an injury. He's not an OBP guy but plays a pretty good CF, is cheap and not in his prime yet. I have no idea what it would take to get him, but I'd be interested. Anyone else?
  13. CubinNY
    No kidding. This is where the throwing around of $2-4m deals to mediocre (or worse) replacable players hurts you. If a far superior pitcher costs only $5m more than the other guy, go with the better pitcher. I agree with both of you, but I think the stiking point is years not money. If Lilly gets 4 years I don't think he's any less of a risk to fail than Schmidt at 4 years. I'm on board. How do we convince Hendry?
  14. CubinNY
    No kidding. This is where the throwing around of $2-4m deals to mediocre (or worse) replacable players hurts you. If a far superior pitcher costs only $5m more than the other guy, go with the better pitcher. I agree with both of you, but I think the stiking point is years not money.
  15. CubinNY
    Then they're bad businessmen. The LA times is a horrible business opportunity as a stand alone product. There is little growth potential in print media. yeah, i'm sure those 2 billionaires are bad businessmen. Or you are mistaken.
  16. CubinNY
    It's funny that you mention that, I heard or read somewhere (I can remember where) that Church is very religious and use to openly proselytize in the clubhouse. Don't know if it is true.
  17. CubinNY
    The Cubs are also trying Eric Patterson in the OF. Since when? Not this year in AA or AAA or in the AFL. It was mentioned in today's Tribune. Sorry for jumping on you there, you are correct they mentioned it the possibility, I mean they've thrown the idea around before, but this is the first time I've seen a quote from someone important about it. But he's also not played CF at all in the last couple years... I hope this is only temporary. If it's not Patterson just lost a lot of value as a prospect.
  18. CubinNY
    I to the B to the L
  19. CubinNY
    It's the new normal. The super-rich get richer and the rich get richer. To qoute our super-rich VP "A rising tide lifts all boats" Except the fan who wants to bring a family of 4 to a ball game, he gets a lifesaver made of swiss cheese.
  20. CubinNY
    His shoulder is a concern, but his potential value to the Cubs should be something Hendry considers. I don't thinkt the Cubs have enough talent to acquire Colon. His weight is more of a concern that his shoulder. He is Ruben Quevedo fat.
  21. CubinNY
    http://www.baseball-reference.com/c/churcry01.shtml You can look at the numbers if you would like. Baseball is the ultimate insiders club. Sometimes the club works in mysterious ways.
  22. CubinNY
    He can ask for whatever he wants. But everyone knows Church isn't one of the organization's favorite players. And nobody will trade much for a guy that has never played a full season in the MLB. It's frustrating to think that Chicago probably could have gotten Church and a prospect or two if they had offered Pierre last year. Very
  23. CubinNY
    He won't get a lot in return becuase he has basically ruined whatever market he could have gotten by demoting Church and then never playing Church (well that one was on Robinson). And now making it known to the media that Church is not a "team player". It's right out of the Jim Hendry playbook. Not coincidentely, a reason why I don't think the Cubs will be interested.
  24. CubinNY
    A coup is getting a gold-glove shortstop for an aging pitcher with an 82 mph fastball. Viva la Hendry! That is awsome! :D :D
  25. CubinNY
    You know Lilly's mechanics? They can fix a carb on a '72 GTO 4 barrell worth a damn.
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