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My question to Rosenthall and other who won't vote in McGwire is: Will they vote for Clemens or other pitchers who pitched in the steriod era on the first ballot? Why limit it to hitters?
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:Wets pants: :Runs away screaming:
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Well, if that was the intent of the question, it was poorly worded. Neyer doesn't talk about that end of the business, and really, how the heck would he know? He talks about the productivity of players, and their relative value against one another. Asking Neyer want kind of pressure Hendry has to win, or whether the team is for sale is pretty silly. I understood the question, and it looks like most of the people in this thread did as well. Neyer's answer was very plainly a bad one, because it didn't even come close to addressing the question. It really doesn't matter if Neyer is right or wrong on the OBP issue, his answer was completely useless considering the question. That's your opinon. Mine is that he politely said [paraphrasing] The Cubs problems aren't ginning up the value of the franchize or handing out big contracts. The Cubs problems are the GM doesn't know to how to properly build a team.[/paraphrasing]. He's basicly saying the question misses the point.
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It's quite obvious to those paying attention. But it's still something that needs to be plainly written out. There's still a large contingent bewildered about Pierre not returning. Many people think the Cubs problem is a lack of small ball and poor defense. It's not saying a lot, but it appears to be an answer to a chat question, and it's a 100% accurate statement. It's plenty accurate, but it's kind of silly to not even answer the person's question. The question about the contracts and the impending sale was perfectly legitimate, and Neyer just brushed it off completely with a completely different issue. I think in a way, Neyer did answer the question. And the answer is all the concerns mentioned in the question are not a real big concern when it comes to winning and loosing. OBP certianly is.
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go away Please? Isn't it time this guy was banned. He's done nothing but troll since the first day he posted on here.
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Cubs still pursuing Lugo.
CubinNY replied to Uber's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
Do you think they will look for a lefty shortstop, or a lefty CF and deal Jones? They like Izturis a lot so I don't see them trading him. The latter is more of a real possibility. This is what absolutely kills me. How can someone like a no hit-slick fielding SS a lot? They are a dime a dozen. The Cubs seem to have employed seemingly just about every single one of them over the last 3 or so years. If they went out and grabbed a JD Drew type for the last spot in the outfield and then picked up a Mark Loretta type to play 2b, I think the Cubs could get by. Maybe that's the plan, but with Vernon Wells or someone of that caliber rather than Drew. I've seen Izturis play enough that I just don't understand the manlove he's getting. And after a nearly 2 year layoff, he's bound to be even worse than he was before. Maybe we should sign Marquis. At least then we can count on more offensive production from the pitcher's spot than wherever Piniella decides to bat Izturis. Ughh. #-o I've written it numerous times, Hendry wouldn't have traded Maddux if he didn't think he'd get a good player in return. It sucks. Hendry is still behaving as if it is the 1980s. -
Of course they do. Teams that win impressively are often moved ahead of teams that don't win impressively. This in turn effects the BCS. The same goes for losses. If someone beleives that Michigan didn't play as well as the score indicated, then sure, it does matter. When and where? Before you go looking don't waste your time. It is impossible. There are too many variables in play to make such an argument. Did Michigan lose spots when they barely beat Ball State or OSU when they barely beat Illinois? A ND fan could probably tell you the exact occasion(s) but I believe ND dropped in the polls one week after winning that weekend. ND dropped in the polls (2 spots) after beating GT in week 1 because it was determined that they didn't win in an impressive enough fashion. They then dropped again after they beat UCLA because they didn't win in an impressive enough fashion-it was 2 spots again-one team they dropped behind had beaten Alabama by 3 the other week, and the other team they dropped behind was off that week. After Army, they dropped again for the same reason (although this one has a possible other explanation depending on how the pollsters put Rutgers the week previous, who lost to Cincy that same week). A team can most certainly drop after winning unimpressively-ND has shown it can happen multiple times this year. ND beating up the weak sisters of D1 did not happen in a vacuum. I'm not that interested to go ook in to it any further but there probably where other variables in play that could explain dropping in the polls, like who the teams behind them beat, among other things. The entire BCS is a travisty. No, it is a sham. No a mockery. It is a travishamockery.
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No, not really. I think his arm will be fine since he hardly throws any breaking balls, and he kept the ball down last year. He strikes me as a good pitcher - not the kind of guy who falls apart when he loses a tick or two off his fastball. Well it should. A decrease in velocity and the decreasing length of a pitchers stride are two of the biggest keys to a shoulder injury. throwing less hard makes a pitcher hurt his shoulder? interesting. no. It's a symptom of shoulder injury. he threw over 200 innings last year. Shmidt is a fastball/change up pitcher. Although I don't like the abuse he's taken over the last several years those types of pitchers are very durable. BTW where does the "decrease in stride length and decrease in velocity" come from? I mean on what information is this observation based? Schmidt used to throw mid 90's. He was down to 88-90mph at the end of this season. Now, a variety of things can be the reasoning for this. Over worked is the main reasoning, however. Over worked usually means the pitcher becomes tired, and when the pitcher is tired his mechanics begin to take a nose dive. Which means he is more favorable for a arm injury(Kerry Wood). If a pitcher is losing length on his stride, it usually means his shoulder cannot keep up with the length the pitcher is taking. Schmdit is known for his absolutely insane length on his stride. Probably the longest in the game today. When he has to shorten that stride, it possibly means his shoulder cannot extend out to the point it used too. He had an ERA+ of over 100 last year and pitched over 200 innings. If he was hurt or is hurt he certianly didn't show it last year. I really have a hard time discovering on what facts you base your opinions. Just take a look at his career numbers. http://www.baseball-reference.com/s/schmija01.shtml
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No, not really. I think his arm will be fine since he hardly throws any breaking balls, and he kept the ball down last year. He strikes me as a good pitcher - not the kind of guy who falls apart when he loses a tick or two off his fastball. Well it should. A decrease in velocity and the decreasing length of a pitchers stride are two of the biggest keys to a shoulder injury. throwing less hard makes a pitcher hurt his shoulder? interesting. no. It's a symptom of shoulder injury. he threw over 200 innings last year. Shmidt is a fastball/change up pitcher. Although I don't like the abuse he's taken over the last several years those types of pitchers are very durable. BTW where does the "decrease in stride length and decrease in velocity" come from? I mean on what information is this observation based?
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That sounds reasonable, but accouding to Bruce Miles the Cubs are looking for 2 SP, if they pony up that much money for Shmidt that may preclude signing another with the going rate for mediocre pitching being what it is. However, the Cubs seem to be spending like a sailor on shore leave this year so...
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No frozen pizza is great, but the best I've tasted is California Pizza Kitchen. But it is also the most expensive.
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Yanks to try for Willis ...
CubinNY replied to killthegoat06's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
The thing is, whether those 6-8 other teams will be as willing to part with the players to make it happen. -
Optimistic: Closer by the end of the year. Realistic: Middle relief, good WHIP but high walks. Pesimistic: DL by June and selling insurance in 2007
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Yanks to try for Willis ...
CubinNY replied to killthegoat06's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
Without Phillip Hughes on the trade table I cannot see any chance of landing Willis even if they include Duncan. -
Of course they do. Teams that win impressively are often moved ahead of teams that don't win impressively. This in turn effects the BCS. The same goes for losses. If someone beleives that Michigan didn't play as well as the score indicated, then sure, it does matter. When and where? Before you go looking don't waste your time. It is impossible. There are too many variables in play to make such an argument. Did Michigan lose spots when they barely beat Ball State or OSU when they barely beat Illinois?
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No way. Let's not get carried away here folks. The Cubs have upgraded at one position and even with D-Lee healthy all year their offense is no great shakes, especially with Soriano leading off. Even if they get Shmidt they will still have to hope DeRosa, Barret, Aramis, Jones, Soriano, and Lee (2005) don't regress, in addtion to hoping Izturis and/or Cedeno can significantly improve. Their rotation after Z and Shmidt is not guarenteed to be any better than last year's. The Cubs have a long way to go before they can be considered a contender. A long way.
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Tejada & Jones > Wells & Izturis/Cedeno not to mention Wells is a year rental, because his contract demands after 2007 will be insane, especially after the year he is going to have in his contract year. Defensively & Financially: Wells & Izturis/Cedeno > Tejada & Jones. Vernon Wells is not going to come cheap, but who's to say next years Outfield market will be the same as this years. Anyone know who will be on the market next year? Vernon Well and Andruw Jones to name two.
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Once again: That game should never have been that close. Ohio State thoroughly dominated the game, and if not for Troy Smith fumbling a snap and Doug Datish completely botching another, Ohio State wins the game by 13 or 17 and we're not even having this discussion. but they did, so it was that close. As they say, if the Queen had balls... The point is, it's not like Michigan played well enough to force a rematch. OSU just played imperfectly enough to keep the game close. I am on record not supporting a remach. However, your logic in this case is completely flawed. Teams don't get awarded style points. OSU dominated the game as they have every other game this year, but it was still close, and that is all that matters.
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Pie projects to be a middle of the order hitter. Think a young Sammy Sosa, only better. . . If he reaches his potential.
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Well, the local guys from SF say it is.. I guess the point is, someone's wrong and someone's right. Who the hell knows. True. Yet, I'd presume the local SF guy probably talked to Shmidt's agent knowing full well the Cubs are in spending mode. Just my un-educated guess though.
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Good work, as usual. I'd sign on to that. However, the key is finding a suitable replacement at SS.
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I'll trust Bruce and the other local guys before a national media outlet like ESPN any day. Everything that has been posted thus far seems to stem from one report that has been reverberated in the echo chamber (other media outlets, etc.). I don't know how anyone could trust a place like rotoworld.com for any original reporting. They aren't even a media outlet. If the local guys say it aint so, it probably isn't.
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Go Broncos! The International bowl in lovely Toronto Canada in January! Where do I get my tickets? :D
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It is one gigantic circular rumor mill, kind of like high school.
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15 million/year should come close to landing Shmidt. I think the question will be lenght of the contract. Thanks Bruce.