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It just shows a bye for that week on the schedule.
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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. -
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.
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Players who have no business being in the majors
BigbadB replied to TruffleShuffle's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
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Players who have no business being in the majors
BigbadB replied to TruffleShuffle's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
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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.
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All of you "fact checkers" with all of your "facts" are never going to end the fun, wild speculation by the ill-imformed. Haha.
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Not 2010?
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I keep seeing Soto references. Isn't he hurt right now, and not catching at all?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Our offense isn't good enough to trade offense for defense. Again, I'm pretty indifferent on this, but we still need to upgrade SS or RF. This deal didn't get us any closer to that, unless SD is giving us a lot of cash. Don't get me wrong. I never said it was a wash. I agree with your sentiments.
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Yeah, good thing Barrett was traded from a winning team to a losing team. Oh wait....
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I like Bowen......... as a back up. Unfortunately, the Cubs needed a starting catcher. Barrett and the Cubs probably needed a change of scenery. Cubs receive a downgrade on offense, but an improvement defensively.
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Wednesday should be fun. Halladay vs. LAD Bonderman vs. Washington E. Santana vs. HOU Shields vs. Arizona Even more beautiful is that these guys will all be 2 start pitchers next week.
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This thread is awesome.
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Jason Schmidt on DL (Shoulder)
BigbadB replied to baseball7897's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
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Suspensions annouced; DLee gets 5 games/Gerald Perry 3 games
BigbadB replied to RyneSandberg's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
Definitely. He looks like he goes out of his way to go around someone and waste a few seconds after Giles grabs Young. He probably realized his mistake and just wanted it to end quickly. The fight could've ended there had Peavy not jumped on DLee's back right after. To me, it looked like Lee was looking for someone to hold him back. I think he realized that he started something he wasn't really all that interested in finishing. -
If it was at Wrigley, I suppose it would be kind of cool if he hit it there considering there are still many fans that will always cherish his Cub days. Because it will be in Arlington, I'd rather he did it against someone else. I'm somewhat apathetic about it though.
