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Yeah, that's not true. Zambrano, Webb, Halladay, Sabathia, and Haren are better. And if you're using the "if healthy" prerequisite, Hamels, Lackey, Carmona, Beckett, Kazmir, Cain, Lincecum, Sheets, and Harden are probably all better too. '05: 2.95 ERA/1.21 WHIP/ 144 ERA+ '06: 2.98 ERA/1.16 WHIP/ 149 ERA+ '07: 3.18 ERA/1.32 WHIP/ 138 ERA+ Career: 3.20 ERA/1.21 WHIP/ 139 ERA+ Granted, he's been off this year, but with his career numbers, there's no reason to believe he can't get back to those numbers. I think that's better than several of the pitchers you listed. I guess I value Oswalt more than others. Realistically, the trade was Ryan Braun for Alex Gordon and Roy Oswalt. I only included Gallagher because he was the odd man out with the roster crunch. Since it really didn't matter to me whether I dropped him or included him in the trade, I made nice and included him.
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I made a pretty big offer for King Felix about a week ago. Luckily, it wasn't accepted, because I didn't realize Felix is out of exemptions. I'm not really sure why anyone is having such a cow about this being a lopsided trade. Gordon is obviously not the player Braun is, but Braun won't be 3b eligible after this season, so he's an outfielder. I don't really want to go into the next season with no options at 1b or 3b like I basically have every season I've been in this league. Oswalt is as good as anyone else in the league (except Peavy and Santana) when he's healthy.
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You can set up your on the block pages to go directly to your email inbox whenever someone updates them.
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Fact remains that he didn't send me an offer.
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Why would this trade piss you off? Have you not read the on the block pages lately? I said Braun could be had, so everyone had a chance to make an offer for him, including you. Oswalt hasn't been good most of the year, but I think his down year allows me to keep him for next year rather than having to trade him off in the offseason, like many of you will have to do. Since I missed the heart of the trade deadline activity (on vacation), I think my window to be one of the elite teams going forward also passed. Raisin and Tim are both clearly stronger teams.
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Time To Trade Marquis?
BigbadB replied to CubsWin's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
As far as I know, you can include cash in post deadline waiver deals. If the Cubs picked up half of the remainder of his contract, they could probably get a halfway decent prospect in return and be out from under the obligation. -
If I win I am right back in the playoff race. If I lose I am out, and I have plenty of pieces I could sell high. This was supposed to be a rebuilding year, and I have already exceeded expectations too. The bad news is that the trade deadline ends before this week is over. And I owe you big time for the ass whoopin' you put on me earlier in the year. I see that both of our pitching staffs have excellent match ups this week, so it should be really interesting and potentially high scoring. Good luck.
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Time To Trade Marquis?
BigbadB replied to CubsWin's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
Isn't Marquis one of those types of guys who could still be traded up until August 31? Run him through waivers and give yourself an extra month to move him. -
While I couldn't afford to give up one of my active major leaguers, I would have offered up a quality minor leaguer or a draft pick for him if I knew he was available. It would have been well worth the gamble if he even remotely resembled what he once was.
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I'm still trying to figure out why Carpenter was even cut loose at this point. Seemed like a pretty valuable keeper for next year to me. That's what I'm kind of hoping to get from Kelvim Escobar and Vernon Wells, actually. I would have traded some talent for him.
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Maybe you just create a rule that DL players are not eligible to be picked up, that way they can't be stashed. Admittedly, I have picked up DL players for the sole purpose of stashing them. But, in this day and age of MLB, players get hurt. I've had as many as 6 guys on my major league roster all on the DL at the same time within the last year and a half, and I know Tim was jonesing for a healthy guy or two earlier this season. In other words, I would like to see the DL stay somewhat similar to the league we are currently playing in. If you want to prevent "stashing", create a rule that says that DL players can't be signed for the sole purpose of stashing. I think that would prevent what you are opposed to. In the case of Francisco Liriano, I don't see why Adam couldn't stash him on his DL since he had him from the start, but I wouldn't have been able to pick up Kelvim Escobar and stash him as a free keeper for next year (excluding the salary structure that I'm unfamiliar with for this new league.
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While I can't argue with most everyone on the list, Vernon Wells has missed a significant portion of this season because of injuries. I think the book is still out on whether his status as a perennial all star is done.
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Just figured out the game is on TV. Cool.
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I just came through Hemet on my way back from a week long stay in Idyllwild. Geez, that town seems like it's getting bigger everyday. Interesting info on Temeku. Thanks for the heads up.
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Peoria Brawl Thread (Chiefs P Julio Castillo Indicted)
BigbadB replied to shnsajax's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
Actually, he did. If you watch the end of the 5 minute clip that was linked earlier this thread, you see him getting angry at the crowd and he gets restrained (full bear hug) by one of his teammates and he has a bat in his hands!!! Yeah, that was not a pretty sight. I think he just pitched his final game in this country. Between throwing the ball at a high rate of speed in the general direction of innocent bystanders (ballplayers or fans alike) and threatening to attack fans with a baseball bat in his hands, he's done. -
A lot of trades happened while I was gone. Everyone is beefing up while I'm sitting idle. Anyone out of the hunt and looking to trade, I'm all ears. I have lots of young talent to spare.
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If you aren't opposed to any of the mods at NSBB, I'd suggest creating a post there to see if any of them might want a team.
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What brought that on?
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I think he has the capability of making an impact late in the season, and especially in the playoffs. He's going to have a pretty fresh arm, which is a hot commodity late in the season. How nice would it be to let some of the starters have more off days with a big lead in the standings in the last month of the season? There could be quite a battle for the last playoff spot by Marquis (if he's still here), Marshall and Hill if the Cubs decide to take 5 starters.
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Raisin's boys came to play. Barring a perfect game by Brandon Webb today, it looks like I'm taking a loss this week. Between Melvin Mora, Luke Scott and Ramon Hernandez (all Orioles), they have 16 hits, 4 walks, 11 runs, 7 HR's and 16 RBI for 70 points. Insanity. Raisin's offense going into Sunday: .397/.494/.863/1.357
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Looks awesome. But, I won't be golfing there at those prices. Heck, I can go to Torrey Pines for $45. If you can get us a good deal, I'll golf with ya. Since it is new, I am sure we can work something out! :) Sometimes my bosses listen to me and other times they don't. Being the revenue/yield manager sometimes works but when they want to price something at some level they won't care about logic. When you come you should see some of the crazy proshop prices. Would you pay $548 for a Hyper X driver? Not a chance. Not sure who would, either. I think we are coming to Temecula in 2 weeks to play a round. We haven't decided yet between Temeku, Red Hawk or Steele Canyon, but I'll be pushing for Red Hawk. If the weather holds up, that is. It's been perfect golf weather the last few weeks. Another 10 degrees, and it might be time to take a summer break from the inland courses.
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This exact method led me to play a big draw. It works. An old adage is 'facing your problem'- if you slice, you can line your stance up right of your target, but still look to the target. Most people will then naturally take the club back inside and pull it towards the flag, negating the slice. This is something I'll do in the middle of a round if the wheels are falling off (which they do often now that I don't play nearly as much). Back in the day, I had a wicked slice that liked to find its way to the next fairway over. Whenever I would compensate for the slice, I'd hit it perfectly straight, which would find it's way to the next fairway over. Murphy's Law.
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John Gall? Seriously? Isn't he pushing 30 about now?
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Wonder how Clemens will spin this one back on McNamee? :scratch:
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Too bad they didn't send Carrasco in that deal. He'd be a nice fit with the youth explosion about to hit Oakland.
