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  1. BigbadB
    If Prior comes back 100%, Hill pitches like he did in the 2nd half, the Cubs are going to be pretty good. If they can land Church with something along the lines of Marshall and Novoa, I think they will have a very solid team going into the 2007 season. I wouldn't call it great, but definitely a favorite to win their division. Maybe trade Jones for a bench guy who can play 3rd. Hmmm. Jacque Jones to Atlanta, Marcus Giles to San Diego, Russell Branyan to Cubs (Cubs get some cash or a prospect)
  2. BigbadB
    Is Sing still around?
  3. BigbadB
    Looking at your line up, I can't, for the life of me, figure out who Baltimore or Milwaukee ripped us off for Tejada or Hill? Well, I don't see Jones or Izturis, so maybe those two guys and our entire farm?
  4. BigbadB
    Iowa could be looking pretty good in 2007. Pie, Patterson, Coats, McGehee, Hoffpauir, Fontenot, Montanez, Moore, Pagan? Marmol, Guzman, Marshall, Mateo, Ryu, Piggy, Wells Novoa, Rapada Still think someone will get dealt for a bat at the major league level. Marmol or Marshall for Church?
  5. BigbadB
    All this crazy spending is all well and good, but why didn't they do this when there was lots of talent available? Vlady, Beltran, Tejada, etc..... In 2003, we watched Alex Gonzalez bobble the World Series away. He was really only of any value for his glove, and he hasn't landed a decent job since 2003. Miguel Tejada made so much sense that year, it isn't even funny. Fast forward to 2007, the Cubs have Cesar Izturis and Ronny Cedeno 1/2 on the SS depth chart, meanwhile Baltimore dangles Tejada in trade rumors every offseason. :roll: But hey, call me thrilled that we have Jason Marquis. Because I'd much rather we have someone like him than someone like Tejada. :cry:
  6. BigbadB
    Interesting that when you view the similar players to Marquis at baseball-reference that these names can all be found there: Jake Westbrook Ted Lilly Gil Meche Jason Jennings Others of note: Kip Wells, Joel Piniero, Adam Eaton
  7. BigbadB
    Looking at the bright side, Izturis will be able to bat 9th when Zambrano and Marquis are pitching.
  8. BigbadB
    Hello? Link please to confirm that I got the title changed correctly?
  9. BigbadB
    I still don't see Hendry being done. He wants to honor Jacque's request, and there's no reason to have all these bullpen arms or all the kids if they are just going to be blocked.
  10. BigbadB
    Did I get the title changed correctly? I never did see anything official and am trusting that 3/20 is correct.
  11. BigbadB
    The Cubs will get a fair offer for him. There's no reason not to. He's making reasonable money for decent production, even if all of his production comes against RHP.
  12. BigbadB
    There's absolutely no way Hendry is done by signing Marquis and Lofton. Jacque wants out and Hendry will likely accomodate him. The pen is overflowing with arms. There's no way they come to ST with: Dempster Wood Eyre Howry Wuertz Ohman Cotts Novoa all on the roster. I think Jacque gets packaged with a reliever for a starting pitcher. One or two of the kids (Marshall, Mateo, Marmol, Guzman) will get traded for an outfielder.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. BigbadB
    If he makes a comeback, the probability that he pitches for anyone outside of SoCal is probably less than 1%.
  17. BigbadB
    Apparently everyone except the Cubs front office. Actually, except the Indians front office if reports are to be believed. Fair enough.
  18. BigbadB
    Apparently everyone except the Cubs front office.
  19. 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.
  20. 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?
  21. 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
  22. 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.
  23. BigbadB
    No, but JD Drew did. Playing time.
  24. BigbadB
    Interestingly enough, that would have been my counter-offer. :D
  25. BigbadB
    I'd prefer Tanya Harding take care of Mr. Bonds.
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