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  1. BigbadB
    One more thing I'll add is that Morgan is an influential person within the veteran's committee. If he wanted to see someone get in, all it would have taken is for a couple of phone calls to get it done. To save the face of the veteran's committee, they have had plenty of opportunities now to correct what has been an oversight. No one can sit there and tell me that they don't field a lot of angst each time Santo doesn't make it. The numbers don't lie. Santo is a hall of famer just from his efforts on the field and ignoring his dedication in the booth. I will stand and applaud when the veteran's committee is removed from this process. Especially Joe Morgan. The negative connotations Morgan portrayed towards Sandberg's future induction further proves these guys have biases that taint the system.
  2. BigbadB
    So he's automatically a liar? I don't see anything in his character that would make you think he was automatically a liar-I don't like the way he looks at baseball either, but that doesn't make him a liar. If Morgan says he voted for Santo, I'll believe it when I see it. There are a lot of things I don't just automatically believe without seeing it for myself. This is one of them.
  3. BigbadB
    I would need to see Morgan's ballot to believe he voted for Santo. Without proof, he's a liar besides all the other things he is.
  4. BigbadB
    Gotta love Rotoworld's take on things: Top prospect Andrew McCutchen homered and doubled off Eric Milton as the Pirates' left fielder on Thursday. Well, sure, but let's see how he does when he faces some major league pitching. McCutchen is expected to open the season at Double-A Altoona.
  5. BigbadB
    Kerry looks like the Grinch who stole Christmas in that photo.
  6. BigbadB
    There is generally going to a pretty significant difference in the amount of at bats a player who it's 3rd will have than a guy who hits 6th, which affects RBI production. For example, last year the Cubs had 744 PA in the lead off spot, 698 in the 3rd spot and 659 in the 6th spot. In other words, Lee could have easily crossed the 100 RBI plateau if he was hitting higher in the line up with the Marlins in 2003. He also would have done it with the Cubs in 2004 if he hit higher in the order. In 2005, he had the crappiest bunch of hitters hitting in front of him that he possibly could have. He should have had over 130 RBI that year, not 107. A healthy Lee all year will cross 100 RBI easily in 2007.
  7. BigbadB
    I think Dempster will be just fine.
  8. BigbadB
    If you take away the 46 HR's that Soriano hit last year, which is basically him driving himself in, he had 49 RBI, which is more in line with how many Pierre drives in annually. Luckily, we don't have to take away the 46 HR's that Soriano hit last year, so the production out of the lead off spot is a welcomed addition to this roster.
  9. BigbadB
    I'm willing to make a bet with just about anybody that Lee will finish with more RBI than Soriano.
  10. BigbadB
    Yeah, I don't think Jones is actually off the trade market at this point. I think he's just publicly off the trade market. Some team will lose an outfielder during ST and Hendry will be on the phone working a deal. I have no idea what Hendry would be asking for in return, though.
  11. BigbadB
    It's a good thing for Murton.
  12. BigbadB
    Link? I don't see the Brewers finishing behind the Astros.
  13. BigbadB
    Unfortunately, I won't trust what Mallory said until TulsaCub comes back on here to say his order went through. I only recently spoke with my Cox Customer Service Rep and they said it is not available to order at this time, but hopefully soon.
  14. BigbadB
    <-----------------------Has never started a game thread. But, I have the first game of the 2007 Cubs World Series reserved.
  15. BigbadB
    Looks like he split time between Peoria and Palm Beach (St. Louis) last year. He's never played above high A ball, and he'll be 26 this year.
  16. BigbadB
    Wasn't he ridiculously old for the level's he was playing in, also? I'll see what I can dig up on him.
  17. BigbadB
    That's pretty bold.
  18. BigbadB
    I think Ervin Santana is going to have his break out year this year. I'd definitely consider keeping him. I'd go with:
  19. BigbadB
    I have concerns about Chipper Jones staying healthy this year. I never carry a back up catcher unless they are in the AL and DH on their off days. I think it would be better if you had more depth in your outfield, personally. But, that's just me. I'd consider packaging one of the catchers and Chipper for a nice return.
  20. BigbadB
    I've been looking forward to this season since about April 2nd of last year. Bring it on! :cheers:
  21. BigbadB
    I agree. If Gallagher is throwing strikes and making them miss this spring, he could start the year at AAA, but it may take an injury or a poor performance from someone else to get there. The Cubs potentially have Guzman, Marshall, Mateo, Shaver, Mathes, Wells & Marmol (both of whom could also start in AA) all competing for rotation spots in Iowa. Shaver and Mathes put up decent numbers at AA last season and logged about twice as many starts there as Wells, Marmol or Gallagher. Either or both of Shaver and Mathes could be moved to the bullpen to make room, I suppose... Good problems to have. Where's Cherry in all of this? AA?
  22. BigbadB
    Fixed. Sorry, had to do it. :D
  23. BigbadB
    Haha!
  24. BigbadB
    I'm sure stats like that have their value, but I don't find value in something I have to look up to remember how it's calculated, or remember where I have to go to look it up. And if there is a mathematical equation to it, forget it. I really don't want to know that one. I love baseball as much as the next guy, but I really don't feel like mixing math with baseball. I can respect those people who value those stats, and the even more obscure ones. However, it's more than I really feel is necessary to place a value on a particular player. I think I can get a good enough picture of the value of a player based on OPS, OBP, SLG, OPS+, ERA, WHIP, K/9, BB/9, ERA+, etc. All stats that can be easily found at the sites I frequent the most for stats. I'll always read articles that discuss these newer saber stats. I am interested. But, it's too much effort for me to apply them as often as I apply OBP, etc...
  25. BigbadB
    I'm OBP, SLG, OPS, WHIP, ERA+ oriented. OBP is probably my favorite stat. I like guys who get on base. But, if there are two guys with comparable OBP, I favor the guy with the better SLG. I don't completely discount the traditional stats. I am still a fan of AVG. I think a decent SLG/high AVG guy is an ideal #6 hitter in a line up. For example, Moises Alou or Nomar Garciaparra would be ideal #6 hitters when constructing my line up. I want guys who can drive in the best OBP guys in the line up, which are typically your middle of the order power hitters. Those guys hit for a respectable average, and those hits will drive in runs where a walk wouldn't be beneficial, especially with the bottom half of the order coming to the plate.
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