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  1. BigbadB
    I have no idea what MOT stands for. But, then again, I have no idea what Mott or Hoople stand for, either.
  2. BigbadB
    Gotta love Rotoworld's sense of humor: Neifi Perez left Tuesday's game in the third inning, saying he felt congested and ill. Tigers fans complained of the same symptoms after he was acquired last year. Perez is day-to-day.
  3. BigbadB
    Wow! Who would have ever guessed that the Tribune would keep handing out blank checks for their baseball team? Make it happen!
  4. BigbadB
    I like this for several different reasons. #1. Lou doesn't sound like he wants Tomas Perez to be that last middle infielder if they are scouting other teams. #2. Lou has seen Jacques splits against lefties and he would rather have a light hitting middle infielder play in his spot against lefties. #3. He likes Theriot and is looking for more ways to get him playing time. #4. Cedeno will be in Iowa where he can play everyday and work on his plate discipline and defense. Lou has changed my whole perception of him and the season hasn't even started yet. When his signing was announced, I was "meh" about it. Now I'm as excited as I've been in a long while about the direction this team is moving. I'm curious what type of middle infielder they will be in search of. Maybe someone like Chris Woodward?
  5. BigbadB
    Rey Rnez
  6. BigbadB
    And yet, I'd rather be trapped in an El-car with Woo Woo than have to listen to Plesac call another game. You know. If there is one thing about Woo-woo. . . . What I learned when pitching is that hitters, when being selective at the plate. Will take that first ball. And other teams see that. And that's really what Carlos Zambrano needs to do here. Because you really need him down the stretch, in august and september. When pitchers are aggresive with their strikes, that gives them the opportunitity to be ahead of the count, and give themselves a chance to set up their "out" pitch. One thing I learned being a pitcher at the Major leagues, is Carlos Zambrano has been able to walk guys, but be so good, that he can still get out of the inning unscathed. . . . Speaking of innings. . . what inning is it? Hey drunk person. Step away from the keyboard! :D
  7. BigbadB
    Are you makin' up words again? [-(
  8. BigbadB
    My one Peter, er....I mean Pedro, :D is better than your two Johnsons. You lose.
  9. BigbadB
    Sorry to have hijacked the thread with thoughts on Alex Cora. It was wishful thinking on my part that Izturis had some involvement with the lengthy at bat that I still have faint memories of. I'm looking for reasons to like the guy, so I am at least trying. :D
  10. BigbadB
    I believe you are actually talking about Alex Cora, who hit a home run on pitch number 18 against the Cubs. Wow, I really screwed that one up, eh? :D What year was that? It sounds strikingly familiar and is probably the at bat I was referring to. Thought for sure it was Izturis.
  11. BigbadB
    Someone will have a better recollection than me, but a few years back (maybe 3), Izturis was facing a Cubs pitcher and took 10+ pitches and then finally jacked one out of the park. I wanna say it was closer to 14-15 pitches rather than 10. Endless at bat where Izturis continued fouling off pitches. Edit: I think this at bat was actually against the Padres. I went through the game logs for 03-06 and didn't find any HR's by Izturis against the Cubs.
  12. BigbadB
    He's still tearing it up. His OBP is .692 and his AVG is .538 in 26 at bats. Maybe Richie Sexson should take hitting lessons from Josh. Sexson is 0-19 or something of that nature.
  13. BigbadB
    Are you serious? I missed that news. Well, it's more wishful thinking than anything. There is supposed to be a meeting sometime in March, and March 12th sticks in my memory for some reason. The meeting is to address the fact the veteran's committee has fallen down on the job. Whether that means change or not has yet to be determined.
  14. BigbadB
    Lots of outfield assists this Spring. Who got that one?
  15. BigbadB
    Is it tomorrow that the veteran's committee is supposed to get the axe?
  16. BigbadB
    Cool. But, I am still curious about something. If Holdzkom elected to file for free agency, would the Cubs have been out the money they offered to take Holdzkom back? I'm trying to figure out which way it works. Houston offered him back to the Cubs. If the Cubs wanted him back, they have to fork out the dough. Is it before that point or after that point that Holdzkom could have filed for free agency? Kinda bogus if the Cubs gave Houston the cash to get him back and then they don't get him back. But, I'm not sure if that's how it would have worked.
  17. BigbadB
    I think he still is based off his signing bonus... Depends on how much crack and heroin he went through. :D
  18. BigbadB
    Sports bars will pay a big price to have the games at their place, especially if it's not available for home viewers unless they pay for it. The revenue stream from sports bars and "home parties" could keep advertisers attention, especially if advertising prices were lowered. How many sports bars are there in the US?
  19. BigbadB
    You forgot to list Murton and Barrett as possible bench options from the right side.
  20. BigbadB
    Thursday is the best night. I watch My Name is Earl, The Office, CSI Las Vegas and Shark. I can take or leave any other night. Sunday used to be the best with The Sopranos and Deadwood, but Deadwood is basically done and Sopranos is on what seems like another 2 year hiatus.
  21. BigbadB
    The Super Bowl will get there first, followed closely by all other major sporting events playoffs and such. NASCAR also. It's the direction they've been pushing. The premium movie channels used to get the new releases from the movie theaters. Now, they have to wait until In Demand is done with getting their PPV money with those movies. The premium channels have spent more time focusing on other things to keep their customers. Showtime and HBO have increased their boxing and weekly programming. It's becoming difficult to find a movie on HBO, and I have all of the HBO's that are available. Every time I turn it on, it's Rome, Entourage, Deadwood, Sopranos, Extras, Carnival, Real Time, Boxing, etc.... It may not be this year and it may not be next year, but sooner or later, all major sporting events will be on PPV.
  22. BigbadB
    Are you wanting Jones packaged because you feel Pie should be in CF on opening day?
  23. BigbadB
    You mean beyond the fact that Pagan's complete lack of baseball talent makes him worthless? I mean that if Jones could not play an adequate CF that Pagan's necessity, in the eyes of Cubs management, is more likely. Jones ability to play CF allows the Cubs to focus more on another position of need for the bench. I'm scared that the last roster spot may end up going to either Perez or Pagan. I'd much rather see McGehee or Coats.
  24. BigbadB
    Eventually, playoffs and World Series will be PPV events.
  25. BigbadB
    That's a pretty good team for a 20 team league.
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