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  1. CubinNY
    I'm blind now, thanks a lot for posting that. I hope you are happy.:wink: Time to turn on the speakable items on the ole Mac
  2. CubinNY
    CubinNY thinks Rickey Henderson is the best in his lifetime. CubinNY says it is hard to judge Rickey against guys he hasn't seen.
  3. CubinNY
    Amen
  4. CubinNY
    If I may interject a little philosophy here. Technically you are correct. The question is what definition of punishment one wants to use. There is the common definition that we use in the criminal justices system, that is is retribution (i.e., paying for one's crime). Then there is the scientific definition of punishment, that is a consequence that decreases the probability of a particular behavior occurring again. From animal research, science knows quite a bit about the effects of the latter. In addition, scientists know the "best" way to administer punishment so that it has a maximum effect. Research indictates that in order for punishment to be theraputicly effective it must be: -contingent on a behavior -administered immediately -at maximum strength -short in duration The problem is most punishment administered does not meet one or more of the four pieces I outlined above. If we wanted to decrease speeding we could reward people who drive at the speed limit or we could make speeding a $10,000 fine to be paid at the time of the offense. If we use the second definition of punishment in baseball, I would think an immediate 1 year ban w/o pay with no arbitration or apeals would be sufficient for most players. However, if some continue to violate the policy then the punishment would increase.
  5. CubinNY
    I wonder if the tough guys in baseball could take a hit from Ray Lewis? Adam Dunn could. So could Zambrano.
  6. CubinNY
    LOL
  7. CubinNY
    Pie would be better off playing a full year of baseball (everyday) in AA/AAA. He only played 2/3 of a season this year. I love pie (insert your favorite Homer Simpson joke here), but considering he IS coming off injury, I rather him spend atleast half the season in AAA, if NOT all at AAA. He is ONLY 20 yrs old, and one full season at AAA wouldn't hurt him. I wouldn't mind if Adam Greenberg is given another shot at CF/leadoff provided his head is on straight. I think at least short-term, Greenberg's grit could help the Cubs. I agree. As for Greenburg, at least see what he can do coming out of ST. I would flip if Dusty's opening day line up looked like this (not necessarily saying it would be a good one) Greenburg CF Walker 2nd Lee Aramais Giles RF Murton LF Barrett Cedeno SS
  8. CubinNY
    Pie would be better off playing a full year of baseball (everyday) in AA/AAA. He only played 2/3 of a season this year.
  9. CubinNY
    Kind of like message board policing, which is both childish and stupid. Aren't there some spelling errors and typos somewhere you can get excited about next? I think you've done quite enough in your time here to raise the level of discussion on this board. That comment was beneath you. Or may be it wasn't? I'll let others decide.
  10. CubinNY
    Enough with Corey stuff. It is neither witty or cute. In fact, it is pretty childish.
  11. CubinNY
    Can anyone enlighten me about the AAA pitching coach?
  12. CubinNY
    Oh my Len, I would hate to see Hill in the hands of Mazzoni.
  13. CubinNY
    The comments mentioned here and in other threads should be more than enough fodder to end Dusty's tenure in Chicago. But then this is the age of people in responsibility passing the buck. injuries, day games, night games, broadcasters, electric fans, ticket paying fans, single ball players, when will this nonesense end?
  14. CubinNY
    I'd love that line up. The way I see it is that the Cubs haven't gotten very far attempting to rely on pitching and big boppers, so they should try something different. I don't quite think it will work out that way though.
  15. CubinNY
    We have a winner folks, although I think for reasons 2 and 3 more than 1.
  16. CubinNY
    The loosing streaks had very little to do with pitching and much more to do with the inconsistent offense. In loosing streaks of over 5 games the Cubs have averaged a paltry 2.59 runs per game. The offense hurt, no doubt. I just thought going into the year that with three stoppers in the starting rotation we'd avoid bad streaks. Of course, the three stoppers were only in the starting rotation at the same time for about a week. Not too mention the only thing Prior was able to stop this year was a ball hit up the middle. IMO, shoring up the pitching staff needs to be addressed above all else. The offense would've been much more successful this year if someone had fielded sensible lineups. Patterson and Perez wearing different uniforms next year should help. I'm not quite sure how shoring up the pitching staff will help the Cubs to score more than 2 and half runs per game unless you are advocating for the Cubs to trade for Willis and Hampton. They could bat them seventh as McKeon has done for Willis lately.
  17. CubinNY
    That doesn't sound like Sammy at all. To me he sounds like a frustrated player who is dealing with a disapointing end of the season. I wouldn't read too much into the quotes.
  18. CubinNY
    The loosing streaks had very little to do with pitching and much more to do with the inconsistent offense. In loosing streaks of over 5 games the Cubs have averaged a paltry 2.59 runs per game.
  19. CubinNY
    Let's just assume that there weren't 67 players in baseball who had more runners on during their at bats... If Lee could score his current .1617 RBI per runner and had seen as many runners as... ...Matsui, he'd have 126 RBI. ...David Otiz, he'd have 123 RBI. ...Pujols, he'd have 114 RBI. ...Brian Giles, he'd have 114 RBI... Instead he has his current 105 RBI, and earlier in the season he was destroying the ball without anyone on base for him. Mid-season estimates had him with a chance at 100 RBI by the break if he'd had an above average # of runners on base. Of course it hasn't helped him that he's only had 46 AB with RISP since the break. Lee only has 33 RBI post All Star Break, and only 15 have been by other than HRs. He has not hit well with RISP for 2 months. On an amazing XBH side note, which player is tied for 5th in doubles post ASB? Neifi Perez with 20. Wow! Really nice analysis! Great post.
  20. CubinNY
    B/c this year's numbers are so far out of line of his past numbers. This year he got off to an incredible start and has faded toward the end. Normally he starts off poor and then heats up. Be that as it may, he is 30 and at his peak but for him to have another season like this year would be remarkable. As I originally stated, he still is a top 5 1st baseman even at his career norms. There is no guarantee that any of the young players would be superstars, but I don't reacall anyone stating that they would. Maybe I need to re-read the thread. And as I stated above, I don't think the D-backs would make the deal. Nevertheless, it is fun to talk about it.
  21. CubinNY
    OK, I see. So you will take another near .500 season so you can watch Lee maybe almost win the triple crown. Not me dude. I guess we'll have to agree to disagree.
  22. CubinNY
    Yes I do, which is why I said I would be singing Hendry's praise. But you never know, this is baseball. There is a sucker born every minute.
  23. CubinNY
    Of course that would be better. But trading Lee for multiple younger and cheaper players is a better option than overpaying overrated players to try and make a run. If you can trade Lee and get a huge upgrade at another position and a slight downgrade at 1B, then spend the extra money for another huge upgrade, then the Cubs will be a better team. In the proposed deal, the Cubs get a pretty substantial upgrade at SP (Webb), a slight downgrade at 1B (Tracy, assuming Lee reverts somewhat to past trends), and a great prospect. If you can use the extra money to get Brian Giles over a player like Jacque Jones, then the team is better for it. Still, I would rather keep Lee and find other ways to add these players or similar. Why would Giles come to Chicago after they traded away a guy coming off an MVP season for a #3 starter, a 1b whose had one good season, and a kid?? Giles probably wants to win now. Not in 2009. Because the Cubs have filled three holes at the cost of one player? Thus having the wearwithall to sign Giles plus some others. And one more thing, exactly how good were the Cubs this year while Lee had his career year?
  24. CubinNY
    He's exactly the type of guy that Boston or NY could fight for. He could be great, he could miss half his starts. A pitching starved team with loads of cash should strongly consider taking the chance on him, especially when they already have a great offense. An offensively challenged team with lots of arms should probably spend their money elsewhere. It should be interesting watching them battle for him indeed. When does Brown come off the books for the Yanks...not that it matters? I still think Brown would have been a great closer. This year, I believe.
  25. CubinNY
    Bold Prediciton If the Cubs sign Lofton, next season there will be more topics on his suckitude then on Corey's suckitide this season. The past is the past, 2003 will never return. Besides hindsight is not 20/20 here. The Cubs offense was no better after he came then before he came. Don't beleive me? You can look it up!
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