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  1. BigbadB
    Admittedly, I've been one of the skeptics, mainly because I don't understand why he hasn't already been signed to a long term deal. This is great news if it happens.
  2. BigbadB
    I'll have to disagree with you on this. How many people are members of the 40/40/40 club? If the guy walked a bit more, he'd be one of the premier players in the league. I'll take 89 XBH's from a CFer all day long. Are there any OF's that hit that many XBH's last year? Grady Sizemore is the only one I can find. That's pretty good company. It was ridiculous money to pay for anyone. But, no way does it classify as one of the worst signings.
  3. BigbadB
    Soriano got a vote as worst free agent signing? Why is the Eckstein/Sosa reference in there? Sosa was not a Cub in 2005.
  4. BigbadB
    Will Carroll's system probably has rated Z as a high injury risk for the past three years. This is true. It's too bad the Cubs couldn't have attempted to lighten up Carlos' usage to get him off that list last year. I suppose the same could be said about 2005 when Dusty did everything in his power to try to salvage a .500 season.
  5. BigbadB
    Newbie! I've been watching since 1969. :D Old fart. I was 5 in 1969. And I'm quite thankful I never endured the 1969 season. Just reading about it is unbelievable.
  6. BigbadB
    I don't think they really have all that much choice in games Floyd is playing. Neither Jones or Floyd should bat ahead of Lee and Aramis. Jones has already basically been promised to hit 5th. Are you going to bat Floyd 7th? I suppose they could, but it definitely wouldn't be a good idea to have Blanco hitting ahead of Floyd. When Barrett plays, it's possible that he'll bat ahead of Floyd. But, I do think they'll go back to back a lot.
  7. BigbadB
    Sorry to do this to you, but.... :roll: You're talking to me like I was just born yesterday. I've been watching baseball regularly since 1971. This was before free agency became what it is. I didn't like free agency then, and I still don't like it now. But, I really don't need you talking down to me. You have a difference of opinion? Fine. I'm cool with that. Disagree if you want. But please refrain from the "holier than thou" routine. It adds nothing to the debate. And actually, if you stayed away from the Aramis thread because of the same reactions you're seeing here, why are you even bothering with this thread?
  8. BigbadB
    We Cub fans have been tortured enough over the years. We really don't need midnight deadline deals added to the mix. If there is hope to get him signed, just get it done. Let's hear in the paper tomorrow that a long term deal is being hammered out instead of ultimatums threatening to leave at season's end if a contract isn't done before the season starts. If you were able to feel uber confident that Aramis would be signed, you have more willpower than most. I'm thinking they decided midnight in Hawaii was the deadline, because it went well past the deadline with no word on whether he was signed or not. And I can't give the highest marks to Hendry's storied career as a Cub GM, so pardon my skepticism on re-signing Zambrano.
  9. BigbadB
    I'm definitely interested in Lopez. Not sure how I feel about the pitcher, but I don't think Ryu was going to be anything more than a bullpen arm this year in Iowa. And if the Cubs needed 40 man roster space, trading Ryu made sense.
  10. BigbadB
    Understandable and reasonable. I might be jumping the gun on how much of an impact this trade will have in future years. Probably nothing like Anderson for Bagwell. But, I like Lopez and Kearns a lot. I probably would have given up more for Lopez by himself than Washington gave up for Lopez, Kearns AND Wagner. What would that be? Izturis, Wuertz, Eyre and some unheard of farm hand? 8 months later, at least 2 of those guys aren't even with Cincinnati anymore. Just a horrible trade.
  11. BigbadB
    I believe I said ONE of the worst trades ever. That does not quantify it as the worst trade ever. Why so nitpicky tonight?
  12. BigbadB
    Have you checked out the payroll thread in Transactions. That thread has the Cubs capped out at 115m already, and a ton of money already allocated to just a small handful of players in 2008 and 2009. Now Z is tossing out ultimatums. I don't see anything unreasonable about worrying that the Cubs won't have what's needed to resign Zambrano. There's injury concern and Hendry has been known not to be a big fan of giving a pitcher a long term contract like Zambrano wants. And, 18m a year for a guy who will pitch 33-35 games a year is a lot of money.
  13. BigbadB
    What exactly is the hold up, then?
  14. BigbadB
    Couldn't they at least go with a soft green lettering with the dark green background? Ugh.
  15. BigbadB
    It would look better with a big #21 painted on the side of it.
  16. BigbadB
    Enough with the personal stuff. Hey, I made a rhyme.
  17. BigbadB
    A little bit more? Haha. Hendry has spent over 300m this offseason already. Signing Z to his demands will push it over 400m. As far as a little bit more money than the payroll, the Cubs are WAY over the amount that was allotted for payroll last year. Kind of makes the Jason Marquis deal seem a bit foolish now, eh? And the Cliff Floyd incentive laden deal? Yikes.
  18. BigbadB
    Austin Kearns, Felipe Lopez, Ryan Wagner to Washington for Bill Bray, Gary Majewski, Brendon Harris, Royce Clayton and Daryl Thompson. Do you have any idea what I would have given up for Felipe Lopez and Austin Kearns? Bill Bray seems like a decent bullpen arm. Nothing more, nothing less. Gary Majewski is damaged goods. Brendon Harris is now a Tampa Bay Devil Ray, Royce Clayton is now a Toronto Blue Jay. I've never even heard of Daryl Thompson. That trade will rank as one of the worst ever when all is said and done.
  19. BigbadB
    You know Nomar was kicking himself for not taking that big deal with Boston. He lost a lot of money by not signing that deal.
  20. BigbadB
    I wasn't comparing the deals, I was comparing the attitudes people have of Wood and Zambrano. Also, I'm not entirely opposed to giving Zambrano Zito money, the man deserves it. He's what, 26? Jesus guys. I'd give it to him too. The question is, does Hendry have it to give to Zambrano? After giving the big money out to all these other guys, I'm not so sure he has the money to offer Z. He had an opportunity to lock up Zambrano before he paid out money to Lilly, Floyd and Marquis. He didn't do it. Now he risks losing him to someone WHO WILL give Zambrano Zito money next year, maybe more. If that happens, should Hendry lose his job? Absolutely. My desire to trade Zambrano now is only to attempt to get more than a couple of draft picks when Zambrano leaves. I believe Zambrano won't be back if he isn't signed before this season starts. No way will the Cubs be able to outbid the Yankees.
  21. BigbadB
    What are Hester's chances of being a starting corner someday?
  22. BigbadB
    I think you're stretching things a bit. Derrek Lee was his same old self his first year with the Cubs. He truly had a great year in 2005. There is no way of knowing if that one year was an aberration or not. There is also no way of knowing if there will be lasting effects from the wrist injury. Aramis was good before he became a Cub. The .300/.350/.536 season he put up in 2001 was right on par with his last 2 seasons in Chicago. Jacque Jones did nothing more in Chicago last year than he has done in Minnesota. Barrett has been a better player as a Cub, but he has always been advertised to be that player. He was a #1 pick in the draft. What you failed to mention was the list of players who have not performed as expected. Moises Alou, Corey Patterson, Jeromy Burnitz, Jerry Hairston, Juan Pierre, etc..... I think this team will be pretty good. I just hope Piniella has a different philosophy from Dusty on how to make a team win.
  23. BigbadB
    I'm one that voted no. I don't see it happening. I won't be happy about it either. Who would be? Lilly and Marquis or Zambrano? The choice is pretty simple.
  24. BigbadB
    From everything I've gathered so far, DeRosa and Izturis are the top two candidates to bat 2nd. Since Izturis would be the absolute worst option there of anyone on the roster, I'm hoping for DeRosa. I would be thrilled to see Murton there and I hope that the real choice ends up being between Murton and DeRosa. I'd probably prefer Murton bat ahead of Barrett if Murton is not batting 2nd, but I'm not sure that will happen. You have to figure on days that Blanco plays, you definitely don't want Blanco hitting ahead of Murton. In other words, a set line up of: Soriano DeRosa Lee Ramirez Jones Floyd/Murton Barrett Izturis would keep things somewhat consistent from day to day.
  25. BigbadB
    I've always been under the impression that Jones wanted out, and Hendry tried to accommodate him. I'm glad he's coming back, and I'm equally glad he's withdrawn his request to leave. But, Jones should sit vs. LHP. That may not sit well with Jones, but I really don't think he has any clout in the matter.
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