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Catchers generally don't come out because an injury to the backup catcher would cause someone else to have to step in and try to catch, which would be extremely difficult.

saw that one coming!

I really wish I could see some of these games...

I agree. I understand that it doesn't have an effect on the game 99.99 times out of 100, but you never know if that kick in the pants has an effect somewhere. I don't see it hurting. Sometimes I think people are too anti-hustle.

Playoff hockey beats anything

He's on my fantasy team...the chances are great

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Because the Tribune is selling the Cubs prior to the finalization of the Zell purchase of Tribune Company. Since Zell cannot have ownership interest in two clubs (he has ownership in the Sox), this deal has to be taken care of prior to the finalization of the Tribune buyout which is why they said new ownership should be in place prior to 08 spring training. None of the structuring has changed. The Cubs are still under the Broadcasting umbrella. Be honest with yourselves...this team is going to be sold to a Chicagoan and someone with deep Chicago ties...not Mark Cuban (it has more to do with his NBA behavior and not just Jerry) nor Jerry Colangelo as he's broke. Don't kid yourselves, I am sure they have someone all lined up so this can be a seamless transaction that the owners and Bud will approve quickly...and that includes Wrigley Field. I don't see owners' approval without the inclusion of the park. I would be willing to bet you a pretty penny that if Colangelo doesn't buy them it's not cuz he couldn't get the money together.

Jae Kuk Ryu pitched 1 1-3 scoreless innings to get his first big league win tonight for the Devil Rays against Toronto after BJ Ryan blew it.

I am fairly certain Colangelo no longer has partial ownership with the Dbacks. I believe he sold whatever he had left to Moorad.

And whose fault is that, exactly? Peyton Manning's

Good poll, I was wondering the same thing myself. I personally like the blue jerseys a lot. I'm also not a big fan of the greys.

UGH! They keep hitting back-breaking 3's

can someone clarify...does Billy Packer think Conley has great hands and Oden needs to get fresh legs?

1. Number of Cubs wins, 2007: 85 +350 2. Number of Cubs wins, Cardinals season series (16 games): 9 +75 3. Number of runs scored, 2007: 792 +150 4. Number of runs allowed, 2007: 741 +100 5. Final Placement in the NL Central Division: 2nd +100 Player Stats & Scoring 1. Number of DLee Home Runs: 31 +10 2. Number of Soriano Stolen Bases: 39 +10 3. Murton's Batting Average: .297 +20 4. Aramis' RBIs: 117 +10 5. Carlos Zambrano's Wins: 17 +40 6. Jason Marquis' ERA: 4.45 +50 7. Rich Hill's Ks: 175 +50 8. Ted Lilly's Innings Pitched: 191 +40 Bonus Questions I (30 points each) 1. Which will be higher: Z's batting average or Z's batting average against? Z's BAA +0 2. Which will be higher: Aramis' HRs or Marquis' HRs allowed? Aramis' HRs +30 3. Which will be higher: Cesar's OBP or DLee's batting average? Cesar's OBP +0 4. Who will have more HRs: Barrett or Murton? Murton +0 5. Who will have more wins: Hill or Lilly? Hill +0 6. Who will have a higher K/BB: Zambrano or Hill? Zambrano +0 Bonus II Questions (30 points each) 1. Most HRs: Soriano +30 2. Highest OBP (min. 350 ABs): Derrek Lee +30 3. Lowest ERA (min. 150 IPs): Carlos Zambrano +0 4. Most saves: Ryan Dempster +30 The Annual Tiebreaker: Michael Barrett's OPS: .861 ---------------- Team Stats: 775 Player Stats: 230 Bonus I: 30 Bonus II: 90 TOTAL: 1125

A: Ortiz B: Berkman, Dunn C: Swisher -> Fielder, Morneau, Carlos Lee D: Magglio Ordoñez, Tejada. Ensberg -> Chris Duncan, Matsui, Helton WC: Cesar Izturis (but really...PM'd) Delmon Young -> Ryan Braun First Half Transactions:

Thanks for not putting up a fight in the facebook pool guys

I was just thinking the same thing. I still can't believe they have a freakin' hill out there.

Hey guys, I hate doing this...but I dropped $115 for this league, so I'm putting all my effort in. There are 3 keepers starting next year...but you have to keep them the round before you drafted them (that's the reason I have Liriano, I took him in the 19th round...meaning he will be my 18th rounder next year). It's a 12-team h2h league, with the standard Yahoo categories, but OBP is added for the hitters and L for pitchers , so it's 6x6. C- Barret 1B - LaRoche 2B - Lugo 3B - Arod SS - Guillen LF - Swisher CF - Freel RF - Abreu Util - Hafner Bench - Juan Rivera, Adrian Gonzalez, Jonny Gomes SP - Peavy SP - CC Sabathia SP - Kazmir RP - Lidge RP - F. Cordero RP - Torres P - Julio P - Penny Bench - Duke, Buehrle, Maine DL - Liriano Whatcha think? My pitching could use a little better depth, but my teams are always solid on the mound so I tried to grab more punch this time.

Why are they still fouling? lame

My bracket is sick!

one second isn't going to make a bit of difference. It makes a huge difference right there-if he had one more second he could have sidestepped that defender and then dribbled up to the 3 point line-with the time he had, all he time to do was sidestep the defender, so he just decided to launch the shot while straight on rather than moving to his right. Whatever Great argument. One second makes a huge difference in that situation.

I don't know either, but I'm wondering why they keep showing him every 3 seconds...

I thought I only missed one, and then I checked and realized I hadn't picked VCU and Indiana like I thought. Oh well...that's what I get for doing my bracket in 3 minutes before class.

Duke and VCU are tied at 70 with 3:40 left. Good game so far...has Scheyer done anything tonight?