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  1. BigbadB
    Cubs are stacked in the bullpen. They don't need more bullpen arms. I would be very cautious dealing Marshall. Not too many 6'7 left-handers can throw with control. I love how he keeps himself cool and calm under pressure. First: Just because the Cubs are "stacked in the bullpen" doesn't mean the Cubs bullpen is any good. Outside of Howry/Erye/Ohman, the Cubs bullpen is full of ??? and crappy pitchers. So I think the upside of Wagner is greater then that of guys like Novoa/Wuertz, etc. And I like Marshall, but if the Cubs can fill two needs with one stone, then you do it. Marshall may never be anything more then a 4/5 starter in the majors, and those are expendable. Cubs are a tremendous strength right now in the bullpen. A lot of people forget Dempster was pretty solid with regular work. Kerry Wood, Cotts, the kids filling in, Wuertz. Nothing wrong in the pen.
  2. BigbadB
    You gotta love that trade (assuming it's back on now). But, I still think the Sox move Hirsh and Gonzalez for another bat.
  3. BigbadB
    My guess is he ends up in San Diego, with Walker as the super-sub. But, I'd go after Giles in a heartbeat. I don't see Hendry or Piniella moving DeRosa or Giles to short, but when Theriot beats out Izzy for the job with his bat, DeRosa makes for a nice bench option. Someone will get hurt at one point or another. Having DeRosa to move around to wherever he is needed is a very important element this team needs.
  4. BigbadB
    If he makes a comeback, the probability that he pitches for anyone outside of SoCal is probably less than 1%.
  5. BigbadB
    Apparently everyone except the Cubs front office. Actually, except the Indians front office if reports are to be believed. Fair enough.
  6. BigbadB
    Apparently everyone except the Cubs front office.
  7. BigbadB
    KW would have to trade Garland, Crede, Buerhle, and Konerko for enough prospects to get Cabrera. Nah. I think Sweeney, Fields and McCarthy would probably get it done.
  8. BigbadB
    If you're going to do that, at least put Murton second and don't platoon him with Jones. And I'd never ever bat Huff in front of ARam. Soriano Murton Lee ARam Huff Barrett DeRosa Theriot Assuming Jones is getting the bigger percentage of at bats in a platoon with Murton (more RHP than LHP), is why I put DeRosa 2nd. Aramis seems to like the 5th spot in the order more than 4th. Or is it just my imagination?
  9. BigbadB
    No, but JD Drew did. Playing time. A - Drew missed a lot of '05, but played almost 15 more games than Huff last year. B - I'd be very happy with an .891 OPS and 145 games next year. The quote was that he has been much better over the last 5 years. The only thing Huff has on Drew over the last 5 years is playing time, which is all they could possibly be using against Drew. Huff- 717 games Drew- 598 games
  10. BigbadB
    Sign Huff, move Soriano to CF and the Cubs would have a very solid line up. Soriano DeRosa Lee Huff Ramirez Jones/Murton Barrett Theriot I've decided to stop putting Izturis in the line up from this point forward. It's better for my own health. But, again.... I think the Cubs will be using the money it would take for someone like Huff and applying it to pitching.
  11. BigbadB
    No, but JD Drew did. Playing time.
  12. BigbadB
    Interestingly enough, that would have been my counter-offer. :D
  13. BigbadB
    I'd prefer Tanya Harding take care of Mr. Bonds.
  14. BigbadB
    They want young starting pitching - either Marshall or Marmol if the reports are to be believed. The Jones market must suck b/c the O's reportedly offered Newhan. Church >>>>>> Newhan. Nah, that's just the Orioles attempting to take Hendry to the cleaners once again.
  15. BigbadB
    He'd likely gobble up the money needed to get another starter. But, I do like Huff.
  16. BigbadB
    That has to be the most positive sounding post I have ever seen from you about the Cubs! :lol: Problem is, Goony is dreaming. The Cubs won't do this. They'll likely trade Jones for little to no return and Church will probably be traded to someone else, leaving Hendry to pay 6m for Lofton. Sorry to burst your bubble. :D
  17. BigbadB
    If Hendry can't move Jones for quality value, just keep him. Trade for Church, trade bullpen arms and prospects for another starter and call it an offseason. An outfield of Church, Murton, Jones, Soriano and Ward works for me. The rumored deal for Marcus Giles to San Diego was Scott Linebrink. A combination of Eyre or Howry with Marmol or Mateo might be enough to get Hudson from Atlanta. Atlanta should be able to move Giles easier since they are discussing nontendering him if they can't work a deal. Hudson is expensive now.
  18. BigbadB
    They just need to get this deal done before someone else swoops in and pulls the rug out from under the Cubs.
  19. BigbadB
    Let me try this again. Pitcher's aren't afraid to throw to him now because a home run now is not going to associate their name to the record book. When it gets closer, they will be less inclined to be the pitcher that gives up the record. This is what I think you are ignoring.
  20. BigbadB
    And I think you're ignoring the fact that pitcher's aren't nearly as afraid to pitch to him as they once were. However, as he nears that record, pitchers will not want to be the guy that gave up the record, so they will likely pitch around him even more. I said I might be wrong. But, I hope I'm not.
  21. BigbadB
    He only hit 26 last year, and he had more protection than he'll likely have this year. I don't think it's out of the question that the record stays in Ruth's closet for another year.
  22. BigbadB
    Southside is right. They feel now is the time to make a few moves and gear up for a run over the next few years. It won't be easy, but they have a lot of youth that is getting ready to step up to the bigs.
  23. BigbadB
    And what pitcher is actually going to give up that famous shot? It may take another season before the record falls, IMO. I think he really walks alot this year. Unless teams are really afraid of Rich Aurilia and Randy Winn. As opposed to the past several years where everyone has pitched to him? He gets pitched around every season and still manages to hit home runs. Pitchers are going to occasionally get more of the plate than they want, or they're just going to be cocky/stupid enough to think they can sneak one by him. Do you think they'll still be cocky/stupid enough to give up the tying or record breaking shot? Maybe I'm wrong, but I don't think the record is broken in 2007.
  24. BigbadB
    And what pitcher is actually going to give up that famous shot? It may take another season before the record falls, IMO. I think he really walks alot this year. Unless teams are really afraid of Rich Aurilia and Randy Winn.
  25. BigbadB
    Unfortunately, Hendry doesn't seem to see it that way. I doubt Lou will either.
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