Bruce Miles
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Yes, it does depend on how Benes does. In fact, Alan Benes could conceivably be the player to be named later. I look for it to be a minor leaguer. I know the pitching defense has been bad. I chalk it up to "one of those things," as silly as that sounds. I don't think it's reflective of any deeper problems. The errors have just happend in a bunch. They will, however work on more PFPs.
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Yes and yes, Tim. Good players create winning first of all. Winning will take care of a lot of chemistry problems. The 1998 and 2001 clubs had good chemistry from the beginning and that helped both have winning seasons. Last year, the chemistry was lousy from Day 1. Couple that with poor performances and you have a miserable year.
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You're quite welcome for the answers. It's my pleasure. I do think with the depth in the system, the Cubs will try to trade some of the Rule V eligible guys. They'll protect, as you said, as many as possible and take their chances. I do believe Dubois and how well he's done this year affects their thinking.
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I'm married, so I disqualify myself from the first question. LOL. I don't know about 90-100 million, but Hendry has the authority to add what he needs if the Cubs are in the race. (I liked Mary Ann, by the way.)
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I like the way Baker has handled this. Choi is getting plenty of playing time. Remember, he's a rookie and he will struggle at times. Karros is on the roster, so he needs to play, especially if something, God forbid, happens to Choi. Choi's development has not been hurt at all.
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There is interest in both players, but the Cubs will be careful about what they give up, especially if they think Kelton and Hill are indeed their future. The Marlins may not move Lowell at all. Yes, the Cubs would have to extend Castillo if they were to get him. Talks haven't proceeded that far yet.
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Baker communicates daily with players. If he's going to make a change in the lineup, he'll tell the player a day ahead of time. I didn't see this in the past. He also won't "bury" a player in the media. He may want to light a fire under somebody now and then, but by and large, he keeps it positive. From being in the clubhouse every day, I can tell you players do respond to him.
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The Cubs will definitely talk to Florida. Right now, there is nothing concrete on the table. The Marlins feel McKeon may be able to get them turned around, so they may wait on a trade. We may see Kelton in September. The Cubs would like to get him as much time in Triple-A as possible.
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Front offices are slow to change. Some have stat-oriented people and some don't. I know that Bill James' presence in Boston has been met with some derision. One thing some baseball people say is that the stat people don't take into account the human element.