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Statistically, I don't think you can pick a clear winner. In peripherals, Pujols has Howard beat (although it is close), but in RBI's and HR's, Howard is ahead by a decent margin. BA: Pujols: .331 (3rd in the NL), Howard: .313 (8th in the NL) OBP%: Pujols: .431 (1st in the NL), Howard: .425 (4th in the NL) SLG%: Pujols: .671 (1st in the NL), Howard: .659 (2nd in the NL) HR's: Pujols 49 (2nd in the NL), Howard: 58 (1st in the NL) RBI's: Pujols 137 (2nd in the NL), Howard: 149 (1st in the NL) K's: Howard: 181 (2nd most in the NL), Pujols 50 (?) OPS: Pujols: 1.102 (1st in the ML), Howard: 1.084 Defensively, obviously the Gold Glove winner Pujols is better, but Howard is no slouch. An Pujols' did lead his team to the world series. I know Howard had the odds stacked up against him, but that is going to be a factor for writers who are voting. Whoever wins though, it won't be by alot, and will deserve to win it.

If that happens, I'm gonna need a new pair of pants. I'm already on my second pair tonight. the mere fact that Hendry is targeting arguably the best pitcher after getting arguably the best bat makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside.

we should target dunn... /waits for 100 page Dunn thread

I think if an owner like the Wolves Owner or Mark cuban were to buy the cubs, we'd see the spending limit actually increase quite a bit, maybe even into luxury tax territory.

If by midseason, Zambrano hasn't been extended, and we are out of the race, I think we could definately see some Zambrano trade talks from teams like the angels, yankees, and mets. We'd get a serious haul from him if he repeats career numbers by that point.

I really hope Cutler gets to debut this thursday

I just got done taking a history trimester final and i had to get my fix via blackberry.

There were only two good parts to that episode. But overall, it sucked. I refuse to believe you are serious. It was one of the best of the season IMO. Nah, this season had much, MUCH better episodes than that one. agreed, the world of warcraft one was an instant classic. So was the two part Nintendo Wii episode.

that is the only time i've ever found paris hilton attractive. weird

[memo to dispatcher] I really need a load to Greenville, SC, Thanx! [/memo to dispatcher] I'm too young to die damnt

yeah, right after he apologized for his team only winning 83 games :D

How dare you try to bring logic into this thread. anyway..... So what's your favorite planet? Mines the sun. It's like the KING OF PLANETS! We all know that the moon isn't in fact made out of blue cheese, but I'll ask you this. If the Moon were made outta barbecue spare ribs, WOUDYA EAT IT? I know i would. I'd go back for seconds and wash it down with an ice cold budweiser! 1997 was quite a year. a lot of stuff happened. some good, some bad. mother teresa died. that was bad, unless you hated mother teresa. I myself was not a fan of hers, don't ask why. we were like oil and water, we didn't mix Ken Waller: What? Harry Caray: I know I would. Heck! I'd have seconds and then polish it off with a tall cool Budweiser. ------ I would do it. Would you? Ken Waller: I'm confused. Harry Caray: It's a simple question Dr, would you eat the moon if it were made of ribs? Ken Waller: I don't know how to answer that. Harry Caray: It's not rocket science, just say yes and we'll move on. Ken Waller: Yes. Harry Caray: Hey! How about this mad cow disease? Ken Waller: What about it? Harry Caray: Well, it was here for a while and then it went away. Your thoughts. Ken Waller: Yes, yes it was in the news for a while and then it disappeared from the news. Harry Caray: Good point. Gee I hope I never get it. Hey! What about this: if you had to choose between being the top scientist in your field or getting mad cow disease, what would it be? Ken Waller: Well of course I would choose to be the top scientist in my field. Harry Caray: Oh good. I was worried you'd choose mad cow. Ken Waller: Why would you think that? Harry Caray: I guess I'm just a worrier, that's why my friends call me whiskers. Ken Waller: I thought you said your friends call you whiskers cause you were curious as a cat. Harry Caray: Well Dr. Waller it has been a pleasure. We've covered a lot of ground, shared a few laughs, thanks for coming on. Ken Waller: My pleasure Harry. Harry Caray: He's a good kid. That's all the time we have. Join us next week with our guest Albert Einstein. What? Well apparently Albert Einstein died 42 years ago. You know what, we'll try to get him anyway. See you next time. Cubs win! Cubs win!

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Now that is hilarious. hahahaha i just shot sprite out of two orifices.

How dare you try to bring logic into this thread. anyway..... So what's your favorite planet? Mines the sun. It's like the KING OF PLANETS! We all know that the moon isn't in fact made out of blue cheese, but I'll ask you this. If the Moon were made outta barbecue spare ribs, WOUDYA EAT IT? I know i would. I'd go back for seconds and wash it down with an ice cold budweiser!

my god i know there is something wrong with me when I am laughing harder at this thread than at the naked scene in Borat.

Last year he hit 46 HR, good for 3rd in the NL, but batting leadoff for most of the year, he only drove in 95 runs. He also had a .560 SLG average in a pitcher's park. The issue I have with him batting leadoff for us is that all those HR's, and extra base hits would be wasted. I don't think Soriano's .350 (a career high) should warrant that leadoff spot, and would be more comfortable giving it to Theriot should we start him at 2B, at least on opening day. Right now, if what we had was our opening day lineup, I'd bat Soriano 2nd behind Theriot, and in front of lee. I'm still hoping one of Roberts or Drew is signed though. In that instance I'd bat them 2nd, with Soriano 3rd.

Man, does this draft remind anyone of the 2001 draft. It's not to deep on premium talent like 2001's, with a catcher and 2 great pitchers among the elite. Then in the 4-10 spots There's a pretty good 3B and then the rest are likely to be pitchers. It still remains to be seen though if Price, Wieters, and Vitters would produce like Prior, Mauer, and Texiera.

Yup Bruce Chen Tom Glavine Ted Lily Mark Mulder Andy Pettite (probably will retire) Roger Clemens (probably will retire) Mark Redman David Wells Randy Wolf Barry Zito Tony Armas Miguel Batista Zach Day Ryan Drese Adam Eaton Greg Maddux Jason Marquis Joe Mays Gil Meche Tomo Ohka Ramon Ortiz Russ Ortiz Vicente Padilla Chan Ho Park Brad Radke Jason Schmidt Trade Targets: Erik Bedard Jake Westbrook Carl Pavano Tim Hudson Jeremy Bonderman Freddy Garcia Dontrelle Willis Jason Jennings

I'd rather put all my money in one basket (Soriano) than in a bunch of baskets of fire (relievers)

Lee would look nice in our lineup. But from my estimation, hes a corner OF. We'd have to put Soriano in CF (which im fine with), but I'm not sure Hendry is fine with that. Think lee would take a slight discount (but with an extra year or two) to play here?

He'd be a good player to have on the bench if we would be trading izturis or eyre for him. Other than that, no.....

We'll probably know by tommorow at the press conference, but from what Kaplan and other beat writers/analysts its looking like 5 years/85M with 3 option years at 17M each, or it could be 6 years/98M with 2 options years for 19M each.

Soriano to Cubs, 8 years/135 million. Don't forget 2-3 of those years are options. Don't give him a heart attack now.

Let's say Drew were to end up with the Angels or Orioles, and the Cubs sign Lugo. Do you think Boston would be interested in a deal for Jacque, Cesar and one of the 2 relievers? That's around $13-14M in payroll, maybe the Cubs would have to pick up $3M. Soriano to RF, Murton in LF. Then the Cubs could trade Barrett and a few pitching prospects to Toronto for Wells. who would we take back in that deal with Boston though? I really like Willy Mo Pena as a bat off the bench. Or are you talking about a deal for Manny? I'd like Barrett, Marshall, and Marmol for Wells. Then sign Zaun to play Catcher. You'd have this lineup Soriano RF Theriot SS Lee 1B Ramirez 3B Wells CF Murton LF Derosa 2B Zaun C