andrew9991

Hey everyone, Just wondering if there are any horse racing fans here who are interested in the Breeder's Cup. Horse racing is 5th on my list behind the Cubs, Bulls, Bears, and Blackhawks, but it's also one of my favorite singular sports events of the year. Anyway, thought I'd see if anyone else was interested. I'd love to get a little discussion going. Every year I try and preview as many races as I have time for, feel free to check it out if you'd like: http://horzing.blogspot.com/ Anyone have any favorites for the weekend so far?

The idea that the Cubs should have given Kerry a big dollar multiyear contract just because of the emotional attachment or that is wouldn't have been a bad idea is patently ludicrous. They let Kerry go because giving him a multiyear deal @ 10 million+ would have been moronic, a far poorer decision than any of the recent poor decisions. It isn't a move you make with a payroll of zero. I have been one of Wood's biggest fans for his entire Cubs tenure, but honestly, the lack of objectivity over this is mind boggling. I agree completely.

Then state it as the deal is: Gregg for Ceda + Wood and a 4 year guaranteed high dollar contract. Unless saving 7-10 million per year on Wood frees up payroll to trade for someone like Peavy or a solid bat.

I listen all the time as well and never recall anything more than a pitch being missed. Hughes does his fair share of joking around/story telling but is always on point and is, in my opinion, the best play-by-play guy around. And as far as Ron goes, I love him. I think the yelling, grunting, and pure emotion is great. Besides, whenever he does any of those things, I'm doing it right along with him. If the Cubs hit a go ahead homerun in the bottom of the eighth there is no way I'm listening to the color guy break down the pitch, the swing, or the ballpark conditions; I'm yelling and, if possible, jumping up and down. If I want to break down the at-bat, I'll check out a replay a couple hours later after I've calmed down. In the moment, nothing beats a Pat Hughes and Ron Santo call.

Anybody have any idea when postseason tickets go on sale? Or is that completely dependent on when the playoff seeding is set in stone?

After yesterday, we need a long reliever in case/for when Marquis gets pounded? Thats my best guess.

It's in this one at about 2:40, it's pretty absurd. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtZd2koUMrk

At this point, I think it would be a pretty big shocker if the Bulls didn't take Rose. With that said, I think you absolutely have to at least inquire about getting the 2nd pick if the Heat are as willing to trade it as they appear. Offer Hinrich, Thomas, and our first pick next year for the 2nd pick and Mark Blount (bad contract). It might not/probably won't be enough, but if there is anyway you can get Rose and Beasley out of this draft you have to give it a shot.

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/cs-080619-derrick-rose-chicago-bulls,1,3683945.story No workout scheduled with Miami yet??? That accompanied by the rest of this article certainly makes it sound like D. Rose is the pick.

So has anybody heard which way Collins leans on the Rose vs. Beasley debate? Or, is that going to be 100% Pax's call?

Anybody pick up Ali Highsmith yet? I know he had a terrible combine, but to go undrafted???? I'd like to see the Bears take a flyer on him.

Unfortunately I don't have access to the streets of Dallas at this point in time. I guess I'll just have to trust him. Thanks for advice guys, I'll stand pat with what I've got.

Thanks for the input guys. As it turns out, I do have a pretty big hole at 3B and might have to make this trade even though I'm wary of either Hamilton or Hermida having a break out year. With Kemp struggling though I'm worried my outfield could look pretty weak following the trade as well. I'm really 50-50 on this one. Here is my current lineup: Note- This is a 17 team league. C Russell Martin 1B Nick Swisher 2B Kelly Johnson 3B Joe Crede SS Hanley Ramirez OF Josh Hamilton OF Matt Kemp OF Rick Ankiel Util Kevin Youkilis Bench: Jeremy Hermida and Evan Longoria SP Brandon Webb SP John Smoltz SP Ben Sheets RP Troy Percival RP Brian Wilson P Jhonny Cueto

Hey guys, what do think of this trade disregarding any kind of team needs that are involved? I get: Atkins and McLouth I give: Hamilton and Hermida Thanks for the input.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/spring2008/news/story?id=3294343 I'm just going to go ahead and assume it was Cesar Izturis, even if he's on the Cardinals.