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  1. CubinNY
    I could see an Adam Dunn for Bonderman trade. They could use him at 1st and as a DH. If I'm Detriot, I'd be all over that.
  2. CubinNY
    Well, they seem to really like Colvin. That's good. The ND dude, I won't get excited about until I see where he's drafted. If he's a first rounder I think he plays football.
  3. CubinNY
    How about giving him a Beltre or Lee like contract? If the Cubs knew he was going to opt out, why not "give him an offer he can't refule" to keep the Godfather refernce going? Hendry is playing with fire here. And I was upset in 2005 when the contract was announced. I hope the Cubs resign him, but I don't like the odds.
  4. CubinNY
    Bruce, I understand what you are saying. However, at the same time I can't help but wonder why? If Aramis wants to stay in Chicago If Hendry wants Aramis to stay in Chicago Then, shouldn't they have worked out the parameters of a contract before this? I mean, holy crist, he's only been the most productive Cub player for the last three years (combined). What is the problem? He's 28, he's arguably one the best players at his position in MLB, and he's publically stated he wants to be in Chicago. I can't help but panic.
  5. CubinNY
    I've said it before, but anyone who gives Soriano a five year deal will have very expensive 36 year-old player. I don't mind giving younger players longer contracts but Soriano will already be on the wrong side of 30 when he signs his next deal. I don't think I like it unless the contract is heavily front-loaded.
  6. CubinNY
    Mike Lowell here we come! :cry: Please find a way to get A-Rod, please.
  7. CubinNY
    I can hardly wait for the Ohio State vs. West Virginia/Louisville national championship game. It should be a barn burner.
  8. CubinNY
    I believe we are in serious trouble right now. I'll second that. The window is closing quickly.
  9. CubinNY
    I think I get what they are saying re: walks. What they are saying is that a hitter can't go up to the plate expecting the pitcher will walk him. A hitter has to go up to the plate with an idea of putting the bat on the ball, making solid contact. To do that you have to know your swing, where you want to hit the ball, and a few other things. So you go up there looking for a ball in a particular location or if you know the pitcher you may guess on what pitch he will throw. If it's not in the spot or the pitch you don't swing. It could even be a strike, but you don't swing. You do this until you get two strikes. A batter needs to be agressive in the zone but disciplined in his selection.
  10. CubinNY
    He's the head baseball coach at his alma mater last I heard.
  11. CubinNY
    If things break bad with Bochy in San Fran, this will be another GREAT JOB by Hendry . . . Little early for revisionist history, even for a cub fan :) If it is said before hand it cannot be revisionist history. Bochy has demonstrated that he is a very good manager and his philosophy is much more in line with mine. Time will tell.
  12. CubinNY
    If things break bad with Lou in Chicago, this will be another missed opportuntity by Hendry.
  13. CubinNY
    Just becuase the Cubs wouldn't do it does not necessarily make it a bad idea. In fact, I think they should use the Costanza method more often.
  14. CubinNY
    woo hoo!
  15. CubinNY
    BLAH! Tim, wake up Modzilla. I have a feeling he/she/it will be busy next week.
  16. CubinNY
    That's what I worry about.
  17. CubinNY
    This song makes me physically ill.
  18. CubinNY
    Molina is getting very good a calling games, don't you know. I'm about ready to turn on the XM and listen to Joe Morgan.
  19. CubinNY
    Oh my freaking god. Scooter and Suppan describing the changeup for the kids.
  20. CubinNY
    Interesting, the same could be said for Alou. Alou has always been known as a pretty good teammate. In fact, from all indications, he was a very positive influence on Ramirez. Where did you hear he was a positve influence on Ramirez? It was written somewhere. I don't have the link, and given the article is likely two years old, I'm not optimisitic about finding it. But (and maybe others can back me up), I am certain that I've read he was a positive influence, and some have even indicated that Ramirez has gotten more moody since Alou's leaving. It doesn't matter Vance. Alou had a problem with the media. Shefield has a problem with everyone. Alou and Shefield are in a different universe of difficulty.
  21. CubinNY
    Joe Morgan is that you?
  22. CubinNY
    I didn't know Joe Buck could fit in David Ecstein's butt. The brown nosing is ridicilous.
  23. CubinNY
    I have a question for anyone who knows. Do these players get paid extra to play in these leagues? If so, how much?
  24. CubinNY
    I wanted Dubois to get a chance. What I didn't want was an outfield of Dubois, Patterson and Burnitz. Likewise, I wanted Murton to get a chance, but I didn't want an OF of Murton, Pierre and Jones. You need some big time production out of your OF. Going with a guy like Dubois, or Murton, should allow you to afford big time production elsewhere in that OF. The problem wasn't giving a kid the chance. The problem was giving him the chance, but them constructing a team that needed that kid to produce big time, right away, in order to succeed. I see your point. But part of is that Dubois just wasn't very good. Murton is 3x the player of Dubois. I'm not all that confident Dubois' stats would have been any better with more production out of CF and RF. I didn't say they would have been. Had he gotten 500 PA, maybe. But even if they stayed bad, it would have affected the team less if they didn't do such a bad job with the other positions. I'm not going to debate whether or not Dubois would have been better. I think he should have gotten a better shot, but that's not the point. This is rehashing old topics but it points out the modus operandi of the Hendry era. Goony is exactly right. A team can afford to have a player like Dubois (cheap) if they have stengthend themselves in other areas. Hendry builds weak teams and Dusty exacerbated the situations with his daily lineup card. Even in 2003 and 2004.
  25. CubinNY
    Anyone but Sutcliffe. His favorite phrase is "I tell you what" which is usually followed by something that is obvious to an intelecutally challenged 5 year old. His sing-song delivery is pretty annoying too.
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