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Well that's interesting.
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I was both encouraged and perplexed to hear Hendry say yesterday that he felt he had plenty of in-house options going forward, implying Murton and Pie but also specifically mentioning Cedeno and Patterson Oops. I forgot to include Murton. You can probably add Kroeger, Moore, McGehee, Piggy, Patterson and heck, I wouldn't have minded seeing Hoffpauir filling in for Lee for 5 games rather than Fox. I'm not up to date on any injuries with these guys, but these are guys I wouldn't mind filling in when needed.
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Moving back to the youth movement, I've been absolutely thrilled that the Cubs have been able to get production from the minor leagues this year. I'm thrilled that Cubs management has given them a chance rather than make stupid trades like giving up minor leaguers for Craig Counsell or some other hack that doesn't help the team. Hill, Marshall, Guzman, Petrick, Marmol, Gallagher, Wuertz, Ohman, Fox, Pie, Fontenot, Theriot, Pagan, K. Hill, Soto and Cedeno is a lot of help. My apologies if I forgot anybody. There are probably others that could help as well, but let's hope that we get everyone healthy and keep this train a rollin'.
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I wonder if someone sat down with Jones and explained to him that there is no trade partner and if he continues playing like he has, his playing time will become even more limited and reduces the chances even more that a trade can be worked out? It has seemed to me (and maybe it's only me) that Jones is the one who has been pushing to be traded moreso than the Cubs. And I wonder if Jones playing as poorly as he has is a direct reflection of him wanting desperately to be traded? And I wonder if Jones has figured out that he's pretty much here and if he wants to play, he's going to have to produce? Maybe I'm doing too much wondering, but a hot Jones could give this offense a lift.
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Yeah, I guess his outing wasn't as bad as I originally thought. I was only half watching the game yesterday.
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I could go along with Floyd at 1st, but how bout calling Pie back up in center, and Jones in right since we dont see any leftys for awhile? Pie as been hotter than Cedeno of late, and offers a little more pop out of the bat. I suggest Cedeno because we are down to just 3 middle infielders, and one of them has been spelling Lee at 1b and platooning with Floyd in RF. Since DeRosa can play an outfield spot and you have Soriano, Jones, Floyd, Fox and Pagan, the need for a middle infielder is more crucial, IMO.
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Things have really changed in two months. How Lou kept his composure (for the most part) when this team sucked worse than suck itself is beyond me. I gotta hand it to him. I really like what he's doing.
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Sure, why not? It's been 10 years since he's played there, but we aren't asking him to do it for an extended period of time.
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It's Cedeno time! Keep showcasing Jones while he's hot. Slide Floyd over to 1b and get Ronny back up here. Now please.
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Didn't exactly "earn" that 10th win, but hey, who cares?
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I'm pretty much in sell mode, but my trade deadline is Friday July 20th. I'm leaving on vacation Saturday morning and won't be back until August. If anyone is interested in any of my players, make your trade proposals now. I don't really have time to negotiate deals, so I'll likley either approve or refuse any requests.
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You'll find out soon enough. You guys still got the better end of the deal in the big picture, though. We only gave up Greg Maddux for Izturis.
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Already the best player to wear #9 in recent years.
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I'm sure it will take at least another hour or two to pick up all of his clothes off the sidewalk. :D
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ARGH!!!! #*&@#*($&@#*($&@#*$& DOUBLE ARGH @#*($&@#*($&@#*($&@#$ And, a few words I'm not allowed to type here. Love your avatar. Bonus points for you on that. More bonus points for supporting an organization that doesn't deserve any support.
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Myth. Jones is getting paid by the Cubs whether he plays for the Cubs or someone else. Hendry didn't like the return for the amount of money the Cubs had to pick up on the remainder of Jones contract.
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We'll just pretend that's what they're paying Theriot to actually be somewhat useful at SS. I wouldn't have had a problem with paying 6/3 of Izturis' remaining contract. Sometimes it's just better to pay someone to play for someone else than to continue playing him on your own team. I don't get it... why would Selig allow this and not the Jacque Jones deal? I don't believe Selig is the one who nixed the Jones deal. I believe it was Hendry.
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We'll just pretend that's what they're paying Theriot to actually be somewhat useful at SS. I wouldn't have had a problem with paying 6/3 of Izturis' remaining contract. Sometimes it's just better to pay someone to play for someone else than to continue playing him on your own team.
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Cesar Izturis, we wish we never knew ye. Good luck at PNC!
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I would be fine if he wasn't.
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Okay, for those tallying the score at home, that's: Aramis Ramirez Kenny Lofton Randall Simon Jon Lieber PTBNL for Brant Brown Jose Hernandez Bobby Hill Matt Bruback Ray Sadler Cesar Izturis I love the Pirates!
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Uh, no. Izturis being traded deserves plenty of threads. :P
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In your face, Jake. :P Why on earth does Pittsburgh want a guy like Izturis?
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Considering all the flak that was stirred up on his first call up, he's probably better off not making more waves before official announcements are made.
