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If Sene is as hard a worker as they say he is, I say take him at 16. His upside seems to be ridiculous, but that means nothing unless he works hard. Pax is usually prety good at identifying hard workers.
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Its possible that Harrelson is the worst GM in Chicago sports history. Off the top of my head, lump him in with every Hawks GM for the past 10 years and any Cubs GM from the 70s, along with Larry Himes (see my "Location").
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Our Worst Nightmare (besides a Dusty extension)
RynoRules replied to badger1679666666's topic in General Baseball Talk
...and he called Marriotti a "f*g" to the media last night. -
Pretty much how I feel. I wish he would have rectified his problems. The future seemed so bright after 03'. Now it looks like curtains.
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The drive toward 0.500 (ear mark Aug 2nd)
RynoRules replied to Scott G. F.'s topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
Absolutely not. Its a good thing. I wish I felt the same. I am usually one of the last hold outs, but I can't bear it this time. -
Wait, who says Wood has a stubborn attitude and questionable work ethic? wood has refused to change his delivery (which probably has alot to do with his inability to stay healthy) for several years now. i guess he made some progress on that front this year but it looks like too little too late. as far as his work ethic goes, that is an assumption on my part. he seems to have gotten out of shape the last few years and gained some weight. not every pitcher can be like clemens but he is way too young to be slacking off in the conditioning department imo. Okay. I just wanted to clear up that was opinion based on your part. I've never heard anything about him "refusing" to change his delivery (in fact, I've heard the opposite) and have never heard anyone publicly question his work ethic. What I have seen is a pattern of arm abuse dating back to high school. Most of that stemming from coaches, and likely some stemming from his mechanics, as you mentioned. Source?
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I don't think either trade is likely. I'd be shocked to see the Bulls and Knicks make another deal this off season, and, as I've said, I think Isiah only parts with Frye as part of a package for a superstar, like KG. I don't even think the Knicks have the cap space to get a guy like KG at this point. Frye is a nice guy with some upside, but given their current draft pick and talent status, I'm really doubtful as to the Knicks' trading abilities at this point. Isaiah botched things really, really, really badly. They'd have to package Frye with two of their ball-hog perimiter guys (Richardson, Rose, Crawford, Starbury, and Francis) in order to make room for KG.
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The drive toward 0.500 (ear mark Aug 2nd)
RynoRules replied to Scott G. F.'s topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
Was the author of this thread really saying he thinks the Cubs are capable of a historic run such as the one he described as necessay to get to .500? I thought he was being semi-sarcastic. -
How does that scouting report compare to Thomas'? Why is Roy's superstar potential more likely or more valid than Thomas'? Thomas is younger and hasn't been playing as long as Roy, suggesting he has a much better shot at being the player that puts "a team on his shoulders every night." I call a player that can put a team on his shoulders every night and carry it a superstar. What would you call him? Ok, lets not get into our subjective definitions of "superstar" vs. "star". I did not intend to take this down that path. I do think Roy has star potential, and more particulalry, is far more likely to reach that potential in his first two seasons than Thomas is. Is it possible that Thomas will become a greater force overall than Roy? Absolutely. That said, I think the Bulls need help now, and Roy is better equiped to provide it.
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:shock: Me too, but then I am a Carolina fan. EDIT: And how can you assert that Bargani will be a better pro than Roy if you admit to not knowing much about him? Reading his scouting reports. More than some of you are doing with Tyrus Thomas. I have read Mr. Thomas' scouting report, and my opinion is unchanged. If you look at him in a vacuum without considering the Bulls' circumstances, I definitely understand the notion that he has a higher ceiling than Roy andshould be picked. But the Bulls need immediate production, and particulalry need a permiter player with the ability to create his own shot. History shows us that players of Thomas' type are not as productive from the outset as guys like Roy are, and several of them have been outright flops. If you insist, I will create a list, but I think we both know to whom I am referring. Here is why I am not in love with Thomas, relative to what the Bulls need: From Collegehoops.com:
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cubs fans shouldn't be making fun of other teams that don't win championships. Bulls fans can.
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:shock: Me too, but then I am a Carolina fan. EDIT: And how can you assert that Bargani will be a better pro than Roy if you admit to not knowing much about him?
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From ESPN.com: I have highlighed the "important points". Let me be clear - I am not saying Roy is MJ; however, the scouting report above sounds a lot like the one on Jordan when he came out. He's developed range inside 17; needs work outside of that range. Moreover, I have read in several places that he handles the ball like a PG. Maybe Chris Paul is more accurate comparison than Wade? In any case, I like him better than Thomas for what the Bulls need. EDIT: And I don't see where I stated that Roy has "superstar" potential. Please show me. At most, I implied "star" by comparing him to him Wade.
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I am less worried about the overpaying issue, more worried about spending much needed prospects to get him in a season where we our team is synonymous with the Pirates and Royals.
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Jerry? Is that you?
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1908: I don't think comparing Thomas to Deng is really what you want to do here. I like Deng alot, but is that all we want Thomas to be at no. 2? Is Deng able to put a team on his shoulders every night and carry it? He's a nice third offensive option and a very good defensive player, IMO. I want more with the second pick, and I think that "more" is Roy, based on wha I have read. It appears based on the report above that this is a done deal. If so, I am disappointed, but again, I hope I am wrong about him.
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Paul Sullivan's article on Baker's future
RynoRules replied to Irrelevant Dude's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
Steve Stone was on the Score yesterday and he brought up the point that the Dodgers have had a ton of injuries and are still in 1st place behind Grady Little. You don't hear Grady complaining much about injuries, do you? You can only use that stupid injury excuse for so long. I really don't know how you can defend Baker with a $95 million payroll that has a team 15 games under .500 on June 20th. That is absolutely unacceptable. Good point re Grady. Had we kept him around, we might have found out that he is actually a decent manager who got scapegoated in Boston. I love how people think Francona was the difference-maker there. -
Roy is more athletic than I thought, but Thomas is still my guy at number 2. 7-3 wingspan, 9-0 standing reach, 40-inch vertical, plays with a chip on his shoulder. How many college games has he played? Do we have a good enough sample size to know anything other than he is "toolsy" (to use a baseball term)? He looks to be more of an athlete than a basketball player. From what I have read, it sounds like Pax prefers him. If he does, I am disappointed, but I'll hope to eat crow come next season.
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Good one. I prefer Roy at No. 2 and trading up from 16 (using one of our curret players) to get Sheldon Williams. Give me guys who are ready to help now, because the East is there for the taking. Roy is screaming Dwayne Wade to me, and Sheldon (in spite of my allegiance to UNC) is the perfect Skiles guy who could be a poor man's Brand. If you follow this logic, you still have cap room to pick up a veteran post presence such as Pryzbilla or Ilguaskas, who is rumored to be on the block.
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Paul Sullivan's article on Baker's future
RynoRules replied to Irrelevant Dude's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
To be fair, I don't think we can reasonaly include Holly on the junky vet list. He had a very good year for us as a 4th OF in 04'. Predictably, he was "promoted" last year, got hurt again, and was missused. -
They've been incompetetnt since they purchased the team, and only recently began to spend in-line with their profit margin. You don't forgive years of horrendous management because of a few years of spending. Remember they are ultimately responsible for allowing MacPhail to run this team for ten years, the vast majority of which have been horrendous.
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Per 720, Rusch 15 day DL
RynoRules replied to Larry Horse's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
Sullivan's write-up in he Trib this morning is pretty funny. Someting o the effect of: "Rusch was placed on teh 15-da DL with back spasms even though there has been no mention of this issue before." -
At this point its senseless to pick him up; we are out of it. If it still makes sense, grab him in free agency.
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Is it worse to be a Cubs, Royals, D-Rays or Pirates fan?
RynoRules replied to dalgreen's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
The Rays might. The Royals are just a slightly older version of the Cubs with a worse farm system. -
I believe Bruce was the last to comment on it. He was very adamant that Wood's NTC would not be waived. Bruce probably knows more about it than you or me. He's not going to waive it for the sake of waiving it. But there's nothing to say he wouldn't waive it if a trade was in place and he liked the team he was going to and/or got a financial incentive to move. He'd be a fool not to accpet a trade to any decent franchise that offers him an extension. He's damaged goods.