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  1. BigbadB
    It was definitely an outstanding post. For whatever reason someone doesn't post a lot, the least you could do is post sooner. :D I used albatross in reference to Barrett once, also. I didn't refer to him as an albatross, but I think Lou pretty much wrote him off as one.
  2. BigbadB
    Looking up and down the Cardinals roster and their minor league system, I would steer clear of this guy. Sure, he lucked into a World Series Championship this year, but he most certainly didn't build a dynasty. He's better than Hendry, but that ain't sayin' much.
  3. BigbadB
    yeah, i was gonna say, losing koyie hill should be at the bottom of the cubs concerns. With the sudden influx of young catching depth, concerns about losing Koyie Hill should be completely non-existent. Worst case scenario if you lose him is you still have Bowen and Soto for the rest of the year. You have Blanco still under contract through 2008. Donaldson just signed. Fox is not going to stick as a starting big league catcher, but he provides emergency type depth at the position. Not to mention the fact that there is a back up catcher type in just about every trash heap. However, I don't see the Cubs letting Hill go like that. I hope they prove me wrong.
  4. BigbadB
    In other words, we won't be seeing Soto until September?
  5. BigbadB
    And when have you ever known the Cubs to go after someone with those kinds of values?
  6. BigbadB
    Heck, I say bring up all the kids. Bring up Cedeno, Soto and Patterson. Send Hill back to AAA, DFA or trade Jones and Izturis. Bench will consist of Theriot, Fontenot, Bowen, Floyd/DeRosa and Pagan. Soriano Patterson Lee Ramirez Floyd Pie Soto Cedeno Let them get comfortable playing together, and then decide where improvements need to be made going into 2008. If Cedeno has gotten over the hump, we need to know this before 2008. Might even be able to showcase someone for a trade.
  7. BigbadB
    Dukes would probably love to get traded to the Marlins. He could still drive over to Tampa to beat up his girlfriend some more.
  8. BigbadB
    Oakland has a crowded outfield. They might interest in a reliever, though.
  9. BigbadB

    Week 12

    BigbadB replied to rawaction's topic in Fantasy Sports

    It just shows a bye for that week on the schedule.
  10. BigbadB
    Admittedly, I'm a big fan of Milton Bradley's offensive production and his ability to play any outfield position. With that said, he is hurt more often than he's not. With that said, I'd take him in a heartbeat. But, I don't see Cubs brass doing it.
  11. BigbadB
    I believe one his DL stints was because of some shananigans that did not happen during an actual game. Outside of the constant injuries, I wouldn't mind having him. However, I don't see the Cubs moving Barrett for a poor clubhouse presence and then turning around and adding Bradley, who has a bit of a history of being a pain in the behind.
  12. BigbadB
    Roger Clemens
  13. BigbadB
    Barry Bonds
  14. BigbadB
    Trade threads tend to bring strong reactions. Get used to it for you are a newbie. Get over it if you don't like it. Hyperbole was here before you ever signed up (not singling out anyone in particular) and it will be here long after we are all gone. And I believe that's the first time I've ever even typed that word in my life.
  15. BigbadB
    All of you "fact checkers" with all of your "facts" are never going to end the fun, wild speculation by the ill-imformed. Haha.
  16. BigbadB
    Not 2010?
  17. BigbadB
    I keep seeing Soto references. Isn't he hurt right now, and not catching at all?
  18. BigbadB
    Exactly. There's no way the Cubs offer arbitration. Barrett could have scored big in arbitration, likely much bigger than any team would be willing to offer a catcher who is not good defensively.
  19. BigbadB
    I posted my comments on him a page or two back. I've probably seen him as much, if not more, than most. But, even my knowledge of him is limited since he's had a very limited role since he's been with San Diego.
  20. BigbadB
    San Diego preaches good plate presence. This is a team that was willing to lead off with Brian Giles in order to get better OBP at the top of the order. Until the Padres picked up Marcus Giles, Brian was slated to be the lead off hitter.
  21. BigbadB
    I've probably seen Bowen more than most, but I will admit that I haven't really paid a whole lot of attention to him. I like his approach at the plate. The sample size is small, but he is a pretty big guy with pretty good power. I don't think he'll ever provide the type of offense that Barrett was capable of providing, but he does show patience and doesn't swing at everything sometimes like Barrett has a tendency to do.
  22. BigbadB
    I guess I wasn't very clear. I meant "albatross" in the sense that Piniella considered him a roster spot albatross, since he really wanted to be rid of him. I am a fan of Barrett, though I have been quite frustrated with all the passed balls this year. The Padres knew the Cubs wanted to be rid of Barrett. They offered up Bowen and asked for cash. The Cubs probably said they would fork over cash if they included a prospect.
  23. BigbadB
    My confusion on this is why San Diego makes this deal. I thought they were pretty happy with Josh Bard. Not only is he their starting catcher, but he's been hitting clean up a lot this year. I wonder if the Padres see Barrett playing a little 3b while Kouzmanoff is injured. He can DH in any remaining games in AL parks as well. But, then again, the Padres won their division last year with Mike Piazza catching a majority of games, so evidently they are willing to trade off a bit of defense for the sake of offense.
  24. BigbadB
    Agreed. San Diego is a small market team. To take on Chicago's albatross, they gave up a guy I'm sure they talked up in Bowen. The prospect being added is probably compensation for the Cubs paying part of Barrett's salary.
  25. BigbadB
    The bottom of our lineup is going to be horrid. I'm surprised there isn't more support for Izturis around here judging by how much people seem to value defense. Izturis has my full support........... as a cracker jack vendor.
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