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  1. 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.
  2. BigbadB
    He'd likely gobble up the money needed to get another starter. But, I do like Huff.
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. BigbadB
    They just need to get this deal done before someone else swoops in and pulls the rug out from under the Cubs.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. BigbadB
    Unfortunately, Hendry doesn't seem to see it that way. I doubt Lou will either.
  13. BigbadB
    Plan B? Not by my calculations: Plan A- Jason Schmidt Plan B- Barry Zito Plan C- Tim Hudson Plan D- Dontrelle Willis Plan E- Jason Jennings Plan F- Jake Westbrook Plan G- Jeff Suppan Plan H- Ted Lilly Plan I- Gil Meche Plan J- Greg Maddux Plan K- Angel Guzman Plan L- Carlos Marmol Plan M- Shawn Marshall Plan N- Juan Mateo Plan O- Any warm body I forgot to list other than Jason Marquis Plan Z- Jason Marquis
  14. BigbadB
    There are actually two positions left. CF and SS.
  15. BigbadB
    The difference is, you might be leading the game 1-0. I can live with Soriano leading off and leading the game 1-0. I can't live with Izturis being the automatic out before Lee even gets his bat out of the rack.
  16. BigbadB
    While I agree with what you're saying, it most certainly won't be a Murton/Baldelli deal. Lots of pitching, no doubt.
  17. BigbadB
    Oh man, I hope not. ](*,) While I would prefer the emphasis be on OBP, I'd love to have Baldelli. He's young enough to improve his plate discipline.
  18. BigbadB
    Floyd AND Daryle Ward? Hardly seems like there's going to be room for both. Even with Jones likely being traded, they still need a CF and someone that can back up CF. I suppose Theriot could back him up and back up middle infield as well, but Floyd and Ward to me is a bit redundant.
  19. BigbadB
    Maybe his speed? He does have tremendous speed and possibly beats out a high percentage of ground balls?
  20. BigbadB
    I think they've given up on Upton at SS. They traded for Ben Zobrist who they really like at SS. With that said, I'd love to have BJ Upton at short.
  21. BigbadB
    LA is showing interest in Vernon Wells now, also. Kemp and Penny are the rumor from Rotoworld.
  22. BigbadB
    They have a new GM now and I believe you are thinking of the old regime down there. The new group is a little more willing to work out deals. I haven't seen that little more willingness to work out deals yet. Maybe it will just take holding out on them a bit more. Right now, they appear to be asking for the moon for their players.
  23. BigbadB
    Unfortunately, with the options of DeRosa, Murton and Izturis, I think management might prefer Izturis because of his ability to hit left handed and move the ball to the right side against RHP. As sad as this commentary is, it wouldn't shock me at all. But, it will anger me to no end.
  24. BigbadB
    And Izturis should always come to the plate in a game before Lee or Ramirez do.
  25. BigbadB
    I am so looking forward to Lee coming to the plate with no one on base if Soriano and Izturis are batting 1/2. To do anything different would be stupid considering how well our 1/2 combo has worked the last few years. :roll:
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