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  1. BigbadB
    Why do I remember this as a Saturday Night Live skit? Is it because it was one?
  2. BigbadB
    Based on the latest news, I guess it doesn't matter.
  3. BigbadB
    Quotes from Schmidt or his agent are good enough for me. Maybe not for you. Agree to disagree. I'm fine with that. Until I see reports that state Schmidt is not interested in pitching for Chicago, I'm not going to assume he has zero interest. And while I didn't word it properly when I stated I could dig up quotes, what I actually meant was that I could find information that shows that Schmidt hasn't completely closed the door on everyone outside of the west coast.
  4. BigbadB
    Couldn't the Mets work a deal with Pittsburgh for Milledge only? Both teams get what they are looking for.
  5. BigbadB
    Yep, it was sarcastic. While I can't find anything directly out of Schmidt's mouth that he would be interested in the Cubs, I don't see why your opinion should be held as gospel and mine should be tormented. The Cubs have tons of money to throw at Schmidt. If that doesn't interest him, so be it. But, if they want to lay out tons of money for Lilly and Meche, then why not throw all that same money at Schmidt if need be, to get it done. Schmidt is a difference maker. Lilly and Meche are not.
  6. BigbadB
    The Cubs can't win 100 games this year unless they sign Schmidt, Bonds, Zito, and maybe another bench player. If the Cubs signed Schmidt and Prior came back healthy, they could win 100 with the current offense, IMO. I think the Cubs will be either good or great in 2007, with Prior being the deciding factor between the two. I don't see the Cubs offense as being good enough. Figure Blanco at nearly 50 games, and you have a line up that features Blanco, Izturis and DeRosa (who is really an unknown in productivity this coming year), and who knows who will be in CF. The offense still needs a lot of work.
  7. BigbadB
    I could have told you that Giles' stats would suffer returning to Petco. In fact, I believe I did. He did it anyway. That's his problem now. I'd trade Jones for Giles now, later today and even tomorrow. Maybe even the next day.
  8. BigbadB
    If Theriot could play CF, Theriot/Lofton at 5-6m is not a bad platoon. I can't imagine anyone will actually give Lofton 6m.
  9. BigbadB
    He's probably last on their list of trade options regarding their rotation. It may take awhile, but one or more of their starters will probably be traded, which will put McCarthy back in the rotation.
  10. BigbadB
    Okay, you've convinced me. I have no business thinking that Schmidt has any interest in pitching for the Cubs because there is no solid proof.
  11. BigbadB
    New rumors about Manny possibly being traded to Seattle or LA could take one of those teams out of the hunt for Schmidt as well.
  12. BigbadB
    I don't know, but if Milledge were part of the deal, that might make Milton Bradley available.
  13. BigbadB
    What? They want a good pitcher when there are so many mediocre one's available? What is wrong with them?
  14. BigbadB
    The only one is Jack Wilson, and they still think he's the face of the franchise (which tells you a lot about the body). Bay is the face of that franchise. And, no, Jones for Duke won't happen. If the Reds are offering a power hitting OF, it makes you wonder just it might be. This could be interesting... The Pirates aren't a team that spends 10m on an outfielder. They are usually guilty of trading them away, actually. Jones for Dukes probably won't happen. But, I wouldn't rule out Jones to Pittsburgh for someone.
  15. BigbadB
    Again, Per Rotoworld: The Cardinals are targeting free agent Jason Schmidt, though they may not go beyond three years to sign him. "There's a question of how far we go, but we're going," GM Walt Jocketty said. "We'd like to have him." Agent Randy Hendricks said Schmidt was receptive to St. Louis, and that the team's reluctance to go beyond three years wouldn't be much of a problem. However, it appears likely that Schmidt will get $60 million over four years from some team, perhaps the Cubs or the Dodgers. Source: Cardinals.mlb.com This is a direct quote. Last time I looked, St. Louis was not on the west coast or anywhere near Seattle. Sure, it's St. Louis rather than Chicago. But, I've yet to see the Cubs get blown off as quickly as Milwaukee did. Therefore, I'm not willing to assume Schmidt has no interest in the money the Cubs seem to have readily available to hand out.
  16. BigbadB
    History is why people are panicing. We were told not to panic when Chicago started outbidding Pittsburgh for Jeromy Burnitz. The Cubs signed him. We were told not to panic about the possibility of trading prospects for a 1 year rental, mediocre talent Juan Pierre. The Cubs got him. The list is long. Instead of reading Lilly and Meche rumors all day long, we want to read Schmidt rumors all day long. When we don't see Schmidt rumors, we panic.
  17. BigbadB
    Jones is right up Pittsburgh's alley. He's affordable and he's the lefty corner outfield bat they desire. Nady moves to 1b and Pittsburgh's offense is not too shabby.
  18. BigbadB
    Just what the doctor ordered. That deal would afford 20m for 2 years for Schmidt. Marmol for Church, get some bench help and call it an offseason.
  19. BigbadB
    Yeah, with the way these contracts are going, I'd almost rather the Cubs work a deal with the Yankees for Pavano or Wright with the Yankees picking up part of the tab. And what are the Blue Jays thinking? They can't afford to keep Vernon Wells, but they have enough to attempt to sign Lilly and Meche?
  20. BigbadB
    And let's sign Drew and Bonds to add to that list. Never wanted Bonds. But, I absolutely would have loved Drew on this team. The only games missed by Drew in the last 3 years is a broken finger from a HBP.
  21. BigbadB
    Please do? Per Rotoworld: The Brewers kicked the tires on free agent Jason Schmidt, but they got the idea he wasn't interested in playing in Milwaukee. Schmidt would prefer to stay on the West Coast, though he is believed to be considering the Cubs and Cardinals. Source: Brewers.mlb.com
  22. BigbadB
    On the DL this week for the Cubs: Prior, Wood, Miller, Mulder
  23. BigbadB
    If you look at the #s, "those geniuses" on this board were actually correct. In Hill's 1st stint with the Cubs last year, he had 15 walks in 19 innings. He was sent back down, and they tried a different approach with him. When he came back up in late July, after one shaky outing, he had 21 walks in 76 innings. Its not necessarily about scouting, sometimes its about coaching. Now only if we had a pitching coach at the Major League level. Problem being is those geniuses dont take into account that most players have to struggle at the major league level before they are going to be successful. Sadly we here in Cub nation by and large dont want to go thru the struggles with young players. I think Marmol is going to be a solid pitcher once he gets his control down.[/quote] me too but i think his future is in the pen as a closer as opposed to starting. A lot of guys can become solid pitchers once they get their control down. Unfortunately, it's much easier said than done. And a lot of those guys never will get their control down. I like what I saw of Marmol, but there is a full stable of arms in the system that are not overly high on any other teams radar. If Marmol gets it done for Church, I wouldn't bat an eyelash.
  24. BigbadB
    Maybe the Best guy doesn't want to come here? I can dig up quotes where Schmidt has stated that he has interest in St. Louis and Chicago. When I hear that Schmidt turned down 2 years/36m, then I'll believe he just didn't want to be here. Lilly and Meche are lucky to be 8m a year pitchers. The offers for those guys are getting closer to 11m. Instead of giving these guys 3m, add it on to Schmidt's deal and see if he still wants to pitch on the West Coast. If I don't hear that Hendry offered 18m, I'll be convinced he didn't do enough to get him. If St. Louis gets him for between 15m-18m, I'll guarantee you I'll be thoroughly pissed.
  25. BigbadB
    Yeah, I think Jones is the one who wants out and Hendry is doing his best to accomodate him. However, Hendry's best tends to leave a lot to be desired.
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