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  1. BigbadB
    Sometimes. There has to be some explanation for why he was left off the 40 man roster.
  2. BigbadB
    Yeah. That deal is done (except for the PTBNL) ok to Cards or O's? Guess I should have specified the Cardinals.
  3. BigbadB
    http://www.signonsandiego.com/sports/sullivan/20081208-9999-1s8sullivan.html Nice quotes there. Vitters and his hand/wrist? I'm guessing there might be something wrong with Veal.
  4. BigbadB
    Yeah. That deal is done (except for the PTBNL)
  5. BigbadB
    I'm not I understand the hold up. Couldn't we just send Pie to San Diego in the deal, then San Diego can send Pie to Baltimore for Olson?
  6. BigbadB
    I wonder what kind of relationship Peavy and Bradley had in San Diego?
  7. BigbadB
    This is true. But as we've seen the last 2 Octobers, having a offense that doesn't perform in October hurts too. In 3 out of the last 6 playoff games we lost we gave up 3, 5 and 3 runs. The Cubs scored more runs than any other team in the NL last year. Yup. My point was even with a stud pitching staff, you need to score runs in October. Which is all well and good. But, the rumors are that the Cubs plan to upgrade RF and there isn't one clear upgrade over any other player. It's going to be a gamble no matter who they grab of this group: Abreu, Ibanez, Bradley, Scott, Hermida, Giles, Dunn, etc... The difference between Peavy and Marquis is much more significant.
  8. BigbadB
    This is true. But as we've seen the last 2 Octobers, having a offense that doesn't perform in October hurts too. In 3 out of the last 6 playoff games we lost we gave up 3, 5 and 3 runs. The Cubs scored more runs than any other team in the NL last year.
  9. BigbadB
    Age should push Ibanez to the back of the pack as well. Not to mention his atrocious defense. I have to admit that it is rather exciting thinking about the possibility of Peavy in the rotation and someone of the stature of Abreu, Dunn or Bradley as the lefty bat. But, I'm guessing Abreu and Dunn will be too expensive. The Mets have more wiggle room to give one of those guys more years and dollars, as do a few other teams who wish to upgrade their outfield.
  10. BigbadB
    Hey Lou! Ibanez will cost more in annual salary AND draft pick compensation. It's time for you to like Milton Bradley now. Lou's past his prime. I'm guessing he's not interested in fighting his own players anymore. Besides, he probably likes players that will actually play more than 60-70 games a year. Lou probably doesn't care about the farm system, since he won't be around long enough to see just how barren it will be when the Cubs forfeit 2 picks in the June Amateur Draft. Luckily, Lou isn't the one making the decisions.
  11. BigbadB
    Hey Lou! Ibanez will cost more in annual salary AND draft pick compensation. It's time for you to like Milton Bradley now.
  12. BigbadB
    It would seem to me that this whole bit about having to lock up a LH RF is just leverage on Hendry's part. Towers has no one to trade Peavy to if the Cubs spend too much for a LH RF. It's pretty apparent that Peavy wants to be a Cub. The Padres will have a lot more work to do once they move Peavy. Peavy's contract is holding them up from doing anything. I think Marquis has to be traded if they add Peavy. But, Hendry doesn't want to come right out and say that so that he doesn't dilute the trade value Marquis currently has. Once Marquis is traded, I would expect the Peavy deal to follow very closely after. I'd be shocked if Hendry has the money to sign Dunn or Abreu after trading for Peavy. I think a cheaper target would be Bradley. Also, once the Cubs have Peavy, I would think a few LH bats would see Chicago as a great destination if they have their sights set on playing in the playoffs. It's possible Hendry could get a little more leverage for that bat with Peavy already in the fold.
  13. BigbadB
    At 2m, Blanco will be playing somewhere else. Back up catcher is where the Cubs can afford to skimp, since Soto is so durable behind the plate.
  14. BigbadB
    I don't know the tax rates in the states involved, but they would have to be pretty outrageous to eat up an extra $30 million over 6 years. The point isn't that the difference between states would eat it all up, but can significantly minimize the difference.
  15. BigbadB
    Im just sayin as an example...I do not like him,but I accept him..Theres quite a few people on here that feel the same way and people on here that love him..Howry is on a whole different level though. thank god hes gone Oh. I thought you were attempting to say he's whiny like Marquis.
  16. BigbadB
    Absolutely zero chance Kerry Wood signs for 4.5m
  17. BigbadB
    Baldelli only hits from the right side. Hendry seems to be targeting someone he can fit between Lee and Ramirez.
  18. BigbadB
    Toronto should expect a boost without adding any bats. They missed significant time from Vernon Wells, Aaron Hill and Scott Rolen last year. Okay, they shouldn't expect Rolen to play anymore than he did. But, a healthy Wells and Hill makes their offense better.
  19. BigbadB
    Let's not forget that state taxes are significantly different from state to state.
  20. BigbadB
    Isn't it pretty much a given that Pie will be needed to land Peavy? I'm not so sure I like the above proposals when you remove Peavy from the equation. I also believe Bradley comes cheaper than Abreu by several million.
  21. BigbadB
    Would that package even get us Lind alone? I know he hasn't exactly been setting the world on fire, but he was still their top prospect at one point, although it seems he can't take a walk if his life depended on it. Would the Jays just trade him for an overpaid innings eater and a serviceable reliever? I'd love to have the guy and all that but that seems like a weak offer for Lind's potential. Marquis wouldn't be an overpaid innings eater if we were eating 3m of his contract. A somewhat comparable starter in free agency like Jon Garland is expected to reject arbitration from the Angels because he believes he can get more on the market. Garland could probably get close to 10m in arbitration. Just an idea. It sounds like there are 3 or 4 teams that might be interested in Marquis if the Cubs pick up some of his contract. Maybe that team is one of them. Toronto isn't exactly a hot bed for free agent destinations, and they are known for going cheap. Vernon Wells' contract alone forces them to ignore the top names available.
  22. BigbadB
    I believe that rule was changed at the same time they stopped charging teams compensation for "B" level players.
  23. BigbadB
    Towers has put all of his cards on the table since day 1. That's some crazy negotiating tactics.
  24. BigbadB
    I wonder if Toronto might be a good trade partner for Marquis. They definitely appear to be losing AJ Burnett, which leaves Roy Halladay as the only veteran SP in a rotation that has some talented young starters. An inning eater like Marquis might be a nice fit. Toronto also got 245 innings of relief in 2008 from 4 left handed relievers. Toronto also needs to make room in the outfield for Travis Snider. Therefore, might I suggest: Toronto gets Jason Marquis (minus 3m of his contract) and Chad Gaudin or Michael Wuertz Cubs get Adam Lind and one of Jesse Carlson, Scott Downs or Brian Tallet.
  25. BigbadB
    Theriot? Explain.
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