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  1. gflore34
    Just watched the wrap@MLB, I don't what was better - Furcal' 3 boots, Martin' temper tantrum or seeing a-hole Manny' team go down.
  2. gflore34
    But, but, but, Manny made them sooooo great and, and, and they beat a scared and nervous Cubs team, but, but.....LOL
  3. gflore34
    quotes from some of his contemporaries: I also like this stat: Top Win Shares of the 1960's: Hank Aaron - 340 Willie Mays - 337 Frank Robinson - 307 Roberto Clemente - 260 Harmon Killebrew - 257 Ron Santo - 247 Mickey Mantle - 247 Willie McCovey - 237 Brooks Robinson - 233 Carl Yastrzemski - 230 And what do all the above, beyond Ron Santo, have in common? I agree its not about the numbers, its some petty, childish, nonsense amongst the writers and HOF voters.
  4. gflore34
    And, if so, will Lou give him enough time to work it out?
  5. gflore34
    No, 3 teams have never been to World Series outside of Tampa. The Mariners as you mentioned, along with the Washington Senators/Texas Rangers franchise and the Montreal Expos/Washington Nationals franchise Thanks, I had forgotten about the Washington Senators/Texas Rangers franchise and the Montreal Expos/Washington Nationals franchise, so, maybe there is a chance the Cubs will make it to the WS before every expansion franchise.
  6. gflore34
    So, should the Rays win and make the WS that's going to leave the Mariners as the last expansion team to not make the WS since the Cubs last trip in '45, right? Anyone want lay odds that the Mariners will make to the WS before our Cubs?
  7. gflore34
    So the got Phillies to Wade? I wasn't surprised, thought, despite having a good regular season, he didn't have much against the Cubs in the NLDS. He got away with a lot of bad pitches...
  8. gflore34
    Seconded, let him walk, let some other team make an expensive multi-year mistake, go after Burnett.
  9. gflore34
    Letting Dempster walk and signing Burnett is great move hopefully, Hendry' thinking along the same lines. I don't know if Burnett will be cheaper but, I believe he'll perform better than Dempster.
  10. gflore34
    It could also be what it looks like when Lowe has to face a quality lefty bat in a big situation. and when the starting pitcher actually throws the ball over the plate. and when the team isn't scared sh***less
  11. gflore34
    Signing Teixeira , who I'm assuming is a type A FA, means a 1st round draft choice for the Angels correct? If so, trading Lee to the Angels effectively gives him and a 1st round draft choice for Teixeira, not to mention saving them a chunk of change beyond 2010 . If the Angels cannot or chose not to sign Teixeira is such a package worth it?
  12. gflore34
    Say the Cubs sign Tex, move Lee and acquire Roberts, if they go with Pie in CF and Fukedome in RF along with Ramirez, Soto, Theriot and Soriano, that'll give them 4 LHB and 4 RHB. Is that enough balance for you Steve Stone? With such a collection of players, I've got a lineup of: Roberts Theriot Tex Ramirez Soriano Soto Pie Fukedome P Of course, now, problem will be its not L-R down the lineup but, I don't know how to justify moving Pie or Fukedome up the lineup.
  13. gflore34
    It is not immaterial, because Lee can determine whether he accepts a trade. You are correct, forgot about the NTC.
  14. gflore34
    Whether Lee is disgruntled or not is immaterial, if moving him means Mark Teixeira becomes a Cub - so long Derek Lee, thanks for years.
  15. gflore34
    It probably more the Lions ineptness than Orton, but, he did look good and much improved from week 1. Imagine that a Bear quarterback improving with each week, have we ever seen such a thing?
  16. gflore34
    Is Brian Roberts the answer? Is he worth what the Cubs will have to give up? I don't know but, I do know the Cubs need someone who consistently gets on base ahead the 3,4,5 spots in order. I don't know who that is however, I do know who it isn't - Alfonso Soriano.
  17. gflore34
    That BS is getting real tiresome for me, wait till next season' playoffs when we'll read and hear crap about how despite being the best team in the 2008 NL they couldn't manage a playoff win, etc.
  18. gflore34
    In lieu of a Furcal signing I'm wondering if Cedeno should finally be given his chance at SS, I know his baseball IQ is lower Theriot' and he may not hit as well as Theriot. But, he nevertheless, is defensive upgrade over Theriot - go back to Looney hitting that GS in game1. Key hit may have been that infield single by Ramirez, we all knew as soon Theriot fielded it Ramirez was going to beat it out, which he did by less than step. I'm thinking Cedeno throws him out on that play, Looney never hits the GS and who knows.
  19. gflore34
    As many have said the Cubs have a lot good to above average hitters but, not that one hitter that teams plan around. There isn't anyone who the opposing team views as the hitter they won't let them beat them. Is there a Cub hitter you wouldn't pitch to in a game situation? No.
  20. gflore34
    First 90-win season since 1992, first playoff appearance since 1982, a great deal of attention from the national media for much of the year, two starters in the All-Star Game, and Ned Yost is gone. Looks like a successful year to me. ;) Really, the Brewers played like the token "Happy to be here" team. It would've been nice to see them win more than one game, but most of the games were fairly close and the pitching staff was in shambles. Gallardo pitched nicely in Game 1 but was hurt by the 3 unearned runs, Sabathia ran out of gas, and they missed Sheets in the rotation dearly -- if he pitches, Suppan doesn't have to start yesterday and the Brewers may have had a better chance at winning. The offense did sputter out, though, which was disappointing to see. So yeah, it may be sad and pathetic, but I'm happy with the way this season went. Hell, at least your Brewers managed to win a game.
  21. gflore34
    Looks like Manny didn't make much difference to the Bears.
  22. gflore34
    I'm not writing this because they beat the Cubs but, I believe the Phillies will kick the crap out of the Dodgers - Phillies in 5. In the Phillies the Dodgers won't have the benefit of playing a team that's tight as a snare drum missing hanging sliders. Everyone thinks the Dodgers played so well, BS, how many bad pitches did they get away with? In one of Aram at bats Saturday night I saw three hanging sliders he missed - took one for a strike, fouled off the other two.
  23. gflore34
    Wouldn't surprise me one bit if they kick the crap out the Dodgers. That playing tight, missing hanging slider after hanging slider trick is not going to work with the Phillies.
  24. gflore34
    Marshall can't go anywhere, especially with Dempster's pending FA status and Rich Hill's head still a mystery. Nevertheless, Marshall does not hold the trade value to bring us anyone of significance to put us over the top. We're better off hanging on to him. Dempster will be re-signed. Marshall has plenty of value as part of a package. I am not saying that Marshall should necessarily be traded, but that I think that they are looking to move him. In my opinion, Marshall has the makings of a solid middle of the rotation starter. He has good stuff and seems to have good composure as well. I just think that Dempster will be brought back and with Marquis still under contract, they will be looking at spare parts that could bring something in return. Marshall's more than solid performance in the postseason definitely increased his trade value. I'd let Dempster walk, he had a magical contract drive year, he's not likely to repeat it. What the hell - go after Sabathia Hendry.
  25. gflore34
    Liar. They'll never win it. I've wasted 30 years. this loss is much more bitter than all the rest. IMO 2003 was the worst because they were one game away from going to the WS. At least the last two years they showed their true colors early and lost the first 3 to spare us the drama. Exactly 84 and 03 were disappointing. These last two years have been inexcusable. At least those teams were trying to win. I honestly feel robbed by this team. They played emotionless, uninspired, lethargic baseball. You're right, this was inexcusable. Just the opposite, they tried too hard, when your trying to hit a 600 ft HR you miss hanging sliders like Ramirez did all night.
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