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  1. CubinNY
    The PTBL in the VanBuren trade
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    He's a "mere 6 or 7 hitter" only because Dusty is likely to put him there (or lower). He could hit 2nd, and outproduce Pierre, or hit 7th and outproduce Pierre. Either way, he's better. And when you consider the Cubs at least have Pie in the minors who could be a decent CF to replace Pierre, while they have no corner OF depth, the whole "value" thing could go further in Murton's direction. I recall you preferring Murton as the 4th outfielder. Has Murton's stock went up in your opinion or do you just really dislike Pierre?? I won't answer for Goony, but Murton is a fourth outfielder for a team that has competent outfielders. He would be a 4th outfielder on the Mets for example. Pierre is a one trick pony. If his BABIP isn't high his speed will add little value becuase he doesn't walk. Aside from "proven closer" I have a hard time thinking of a more overvalued faux-position then leadoff man.
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    Actually, IIRC we were significantly better in close games last year than in 2004(when we had a better record). They were very good in those situations in 2003 too. Rob Neyer wrote an article for ESPN.com about Dusty's record and the 1 run game record being a terrible predictor stat from year to year. I replied to him in defense of Dusty and he sent me back a nice email.
  4. CubinNY
    No kidding. If it wasn't a civil war before the bombing of the golden mosque it surely is looking that way now. American soliders will be caught in the middle. Train those Iraqi troops and get out quick before anymore soliders have to die, that is my solution.
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    Not saying the guy's had an epiphany or anything, but it beats most of the things that come out of his mouth. Between that and him saying that Walk's the front runner for 2B, I don't mind what I'm hearing from him so far this spring. Dusty must have seen the light while fishing for striped bass or dropping one of his girlfriends. Or maybe it was the heat that got to him, oh he is immune to the heat, I forgot. In all seriousness, I don't think Dusty is stupid, he is just old school. With the right type of players he does well.
  6. CubinNY
    Ditto. We all appreciate what you are doing whether we agree with the policy or not. Stay safe.
  7. CubinNY
    Unfortunately, I agree. Walker is a deadman walking, no pun intended. What is worse, I envision him being traded for a minor league filler or washed up bench player "who knows how to play the game the right way" and is a "good clubhouse guy". retch!
  8. CubinNY
    No that is not how it "should be". What if Neifi is on a hot streak for three weeks in meaningless games in March and Walker or even worse, Cedeno struggle? There are ten years that support that Walker is the better player over either Neifi or Hairston. A few dozen at-bats in meaningless games in March don't make a difference. With very few exception Spring Training is not a time to win jobs.
  9. CubinNY
    The guy is growing on me. Also Aramis may skip the WBC. Woo whoo! http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/cs-060221cubsbits,1,1267322.story?coll=cs-home-headlines
  10. CubinNY
    http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/cubs.asp Great pop cultural reference Bruce! I just hope Demp can find the plate more often then not
  11. CubinNY
    In terms of the history of the game. Is he the best shortstop to ever play? Will moving to 3rd affect his status? Is he among the best of all time at any position?
  12. CubinNY
    My hope is that he isn't in a Cub uniform on April 1.
  13. CubinNY
    You forgot the part where he was hulked up on flaxseed oil those two seasons. Goodbye in advance, Barry, and thanks for not ruining the most hallowed of all baseball records. Thanks also for charging the mound on Prior when he dared throw somewhere near your 10 pounds of body armor. Hulked up on flax seed oil or not, the mere fact that he has hit so well and with so much power makes him the best player of our lifetime. he is up there with Ruth, Mantle, Gehrig, and Mays on the Mount Rushmore of Baseball. One of the things that most people don't or won't understand is his bat speed. He has always had incredible bat speed. I've never see a guy wait as long as he does and still hit the ball with authority. People can say whatever the want about him, but he is the best pure hitter I've ever seen. Sometimes it is hard to seperate the person from the baseball player. Yeah it's hard. Hitler was a very effective leader, should he win any awards? Barry Bonds (the person) doesn't deserve any kind of reward. JMHO. Comparing Bonds to Hitler is awesome. Just awesome!
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    You forgot the part where he was hulked up on flaxseed oil those two seasons. Goodbye in advance, Barry, and thanks for not ruining the most hallowed of all baseball records. Thanks also for charging the mound on Prior when he dared throw somewhere near your 10 pounds of body armor. Hulked up on flax seed oil or not, the mere fact that he has hit so well and with so much power makes him the best player of our lifetime. he is up there with Ruth, Mantle, Gehrig, and Mays on the Mount Rushmore of Baseball. One of the things that most people don't or won't understand is his bat speed. He has always had incredible bat speed. I've never see a guy wait as long as he does and still hit the ball with authority. People can say whatever the want about him, but he is the best pure hitter I've ever seen. Sometimes it is hard to seperate the person from the baseball player.
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    MLB.TV

    CubinNY replied to Omar's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk

    I have paid for the MLB.TV subscription for 2 years. For last year I got both the radio broadcast and TV broadcasts. Unless the radically upgrade the feeds I would not buy MLB.TV. The picture is choppy and unless you have a really powerfull computer it will freeze or go black and you will have to reload. In addition, sometimes you will get the other team's broadcasters and they can be brutal. I am talking to you Joe Buck and Al Hirbosky. I don't know what the service is like in Pakistan so if I were I would get the radio package. I have not had any trouble with it at all and you get to listen to Pat and Ron every game as an added bonus.
  16. CubinNY
    If this is a dreadful outfield, then what would you call last year's? Dreadfuler?
  17. CubinNY
    I have to get XM
  18. CubinNY
    Or Solomon Torres
  19. CubinNY
    That guy is a horse's ass
  20. CubinNY
    for me that was 2003. I had such high hopes for 2004.
  21. CubinNY
    http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/cs-060215sosaretire,1,4278510.story?coll=cs-home-headlines I know there is already a thread in transactions but I thought I'd start one here to talk about his career. To me the beaning of Sammy was the watershed mark of his dissent into oblivian. He really was never the same player afterwords. I know it coincided with other injuries and possibly the withdraw of steriods as well. I will always appreciate Sammy. He really was a gladeator.
  22. CubinNY
    The Street & Smith preview had Neifi starting at 2nd with Walker on the bench! :x
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  24. CubinNY
    4 Days. Someone (mod?) will have to update the countdown for me after today as my wife and I will be out of town on a job interview, old man winter willing.
  25. CubinNY
    http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/cs-060209cubsfanview,1,5143141.story?coll=cs-cubs-headlines 1. Juan Pierre 2. Jacque Jones 3. Derrek Lee 4. Aramis Ramirez 5. Michael Barrett 6. Matt Murton 7. Ronny Cedeno 8. Todd Walker 9. Pitcher
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