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Ward probably will start against RHP. And DeRosa might play there against LHP. Fox just gives them a bit more depth on the bench while Lee is out. I'm not overly concerned about Fox's options. It's yet to be seen if he can perform in the OF like a quality major league outfielder. If he can't then as a 1b, his value drops significantly. He's pretty much done as a C. -
Some teams like having veteran depth during the stretch run as well.
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Nah. With Izturis likely on his way out, the Cubs would be short middle infielders if they sent Fontenot down. I suppose they could call up Cedeno, however, which they already should have done.
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As much as I like Murton, if he's just sitting on the bench in favor of Cliff Floyd, why bring him up for just 5 games? It makes sense to call on Fox to act as the back up/platoon/ph at 1b with Ward. I like the move. Floyd's next injury will likely be Murton's calling card.
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Except they have 12, so who is the other unused arm? I do agree that he's a complete waste of roster spot if he can't even be used in blowouts. He's gone 3 times in July after just 7 appearances in June. I really wonder what sort of plan they have for him. Gallagher. He pitched for the first time in 10 days yesterday.
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August 7th, 2003, Zambrano had a 9-0 lead after 5. Ended up throwing 120 pitches, most of those in the 6th inning.
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I was very happy to see this. I was at a game with Tim a few years back in San Diego and Dusty left Zambrano in there with a 52 run lead for like 8 innings and over 120 pitches. I'll see if I can dig up the box score.
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Yeah, and I completely forgot Gallagher was still with the team. Lou is pretty good at hiding guys on the bench.
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Scott Rolen flew back to St Louis for a shoulder injury. I moved BJ Upton to 3rd and moved Jose Guillen into the line up from the bench.
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What? I haven't heard, but I'll guess that Ervin got pulled from the rotation. I'm fine with that. He sucks. And I thought he was going to put it all together this year. I'm down to 4 pitchers. Dammit.
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A Rob Bowen tribute video? Seriously? I think a baseball card with a bat on his shoulder would pretty much tell the whole story.
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Maybe because the other people (some of whom may have inside information) who post here aren't in jeopardy of losing their jobs if caught posting on message boards. I'm sure Bruce Miles wouldn't post here if his employer told him not to. I'm sure many people working under Cubs brass have been instructed not to discuss what might be considered inside information on message boards. That would include janitors, secretary's, interns, etc.... For all we know, this person has been cleaning the Cubs GM's office for the last 20 years. Maybe it is Paul Sullivan's personal secretary if he even has one. Who cares, really? She's been very harmless, and I haven't been bothered one bit by her request to stay anonymous.
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Does anyone else hate Ryan Braun as much as I do?
BigbadB replied to cubsfan5150's topic in General Baseball Talk
they should trade some young prospects like braun, hardy and hart for some good vets I should have expressed that I'd rather not finish in last place for a decade to get to the position of having all of those prospects making it to the bigs at the same time. :P -
Don't know, Goony.
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She's also not trolling on here like someone who would pretend to be someone they are not just to get a rise out of people. This site has become quite popular. Roster moves have been announced before they became public knowledge. People of importance post here occasionally. NSBB has gotten some air time on WGN by Len and Bob. There are minor league family members posting here. There are minor league broadcasters posting here. We'd probably be amazed at some of the people who read (lurk) this board, even it only periodically. I just see zero reason to call people out unless they post something that really deserves calling out. RedIvyCub's posts have been pretty harmless. When she posts that Lou and Hendry are sleeping together, maybe then I'll get alarmed.
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Cedeno is definitely the best option and he'd probably already be here if it weren't for Izturis. That guy needs to be traded BAD. Today would be a good day for that. Yesterday would be even better.
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Well, I was referring to being respectful of other posters on NSBB, which is in the member guidelines. We all do a pretty good job of ripping players, management, brass and beat reporters, etc.... :P
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Based on her posting history, I haven't seen any reason to believe she is pretending to have inside information or sources. I'm giving her the benefit out the doubt. From other threads I've read, it sounds like there are lots of management people within the Cubs organization and its affiliations that check out NSBB routinely (mostly lurking), why chase them off? As much as I like to hear myself talk, if I had an important position within the ranks of the Cubs organization, I'd probably have a tough time staying off message boards while attempting to remain anonymous. If your employment (and working for the Cubs in any capacity would be an awesome job) depended on your anonymity and protecting insider knowledge, I don't think NSBB or any other message board exposure would be worth losing my job over.
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respectful is the key, I don't think it always is I've always just viewed her responses as defensive.
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And your point would be? If we all had the same identical substantiated bits of drivel, there wouldn't be a whole lot to say here, would there? People have the right to remain anonymous (myself included) and they have the right to form their own opinions. As long as it's respectful, who cares?
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She has expressed in other threads that she prefers (and likely for employment's sake) to stay anonymous. My issue with some of these beat writers is that it's just the same drivel on a different day. What Bruce Miles has done is embrace new statistics for defining a players worth, team value, etc.... I had a job that I perfected my craft once and technology passed me by like a ship in the night. That's what you have with the Sullivan's and Muskat's of the world. Sure, because of who they work for, they do have to tow the company line, but other than being creative at forming sentences, they don't supply anymore talent than half the people who post in this forum. And I actually prefer to read half the people in this forum rather than Sullivan or Muskat. Actually, I don't read Muskat at all anymore. I value my time much more than that. Bruce gets the respect he deserves around here because he understands that Neifi Perez should not bat first, ever. He knows what OBP is. He has made advances to improve his knowledge of the game and share that knowledge with his readership. I don't mind it if someone wants to defend Carrie or Paul's creative writing skills, but no one should get upset at people who basically see their columns as "seen one, seen 'em all". That would be me.
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Does anyone else hate Ryan Braun as much as I do?
BigbadB replied to cubsfan5150's topic in General Baseball Talk
With all the talk about the Cubs doing something at the trade deadline, I wonder if the Brewers will do something to counter any moves by the Cubs? I actually like the Brewers team. It's the kind of team I've been hoping the Cubs would put together. Build the team from within and fill holes with complementary young veterans. It should be a fun race the rest of the way. -
Yeah, not exactly a game Lou should write home about.
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When you see a pitcher hasn't got anything, why do you continue to run him out there. Ervin Santana was bad from the first inning through the 6th. They could have gotten him out of there with minimal damage, but no. He was super lucky to make it into the 4th only giving up 2 runs, but it was obvious he wasn't fooling anyone. How do you like this line: 6 IP, 14 hits, 4 walks, 7 ER That's a 3.00 WHIP Why would you let a guy go that long before pulling him?
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Reggie Sanders?????????
BigbadB replied to mordecaibrown's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
Actually, there are two people on NSBB that are fans of the Royals, or at least follow them. I believe Coach C and Don Kessinger Was Good.
