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  1. BigbadB
    I think he's pretty content to coach the team (SD State) and at the school that named their stadium after him.
  2. BigbadB
    Why would you ever replace Dick Trickle with anyone? Dick Pole and Dick Trickle on the same team? :cheers:
  3. BigbadB
    I think I'll schedule a root canal.
  4. BigbadB
    The perceived value was only there because Hendry was dumb enough to fall for it. If Cincy wanted him, why wouldn't they have made a move for him last year while they were in the thick of a playoff hunt? The Dodgers were trying to dump Izturis all of last year. They had zero need for him. None whatsoever. No one came a calling. Except Hendry. If all the Dodgers had to offer was another run of the mill, light hitting, all fielding utility infielder, he should have just let Maddux finish out the year as a Cub. The list is getting pretty extensive lately. Damian Jackson, Rey Ordonez, Neifi Perez, Freddy Bynum, Ronny Cedeno, Tony Womack, Alex Gonzalez, Ramon Martinez, Jose Hernandez, Augie Ojeda, Jose Macias, Jerry Hairston Jr., Enrique Wilson and now Cesar Izturis. 14 craptacular utility infielders just since 2003. Hit us all in the head with a hammer again, Hendry. We enjoy it immensely.
  5. BigbadB
    There's no way it happens. What will likely happen if they went out and got Alou is Murton would sit the pines.
  6. BigbadB
    Dubois versus LHP>>>Jacque Jones vs. LHP. But, I'm all for getting rid of Jones for someone who can hit major league pitching, no matter which arm is doing the throwing.
  7. BigbadB
    somehow im surprised that this comment didnt come from BBB Why, I would never say such a thing. :shock: But, the Wrigley Field custodians are still trying to figure out a way to get rid of the urine smell in the Cubs clubhouse ever since Peehands left.
  8. BigbadB
    We already received compensation for the Type 4-3 FA. A swift kick in the crotch.
  9. BigbadB
    I like the new rules for Rule V. Guys like Hagerty, Dubois, Sisco, etc. get an extra year to show whether they are major league material and need protecting.
  10. BigbadB
    Who made the comment after the 2005 season that he liked players who can catch the ball? I rest my case.
  11. BigbadB
    The Cubs had over 30m to spend in 2006. Remind me again what that was spent on? Because I didn't see any Zito's added to our roster. 30m might sound like a lot, but it can disappear in a hurry.
  12. BigbadB
    That 30m will be eaten up by pitching pretty quickly, and that's where I expect the Dodgers to focus their energy this offseason. That's where I'm expecting Zito to go this offseason.
  13. BigbadB
    Fuld would have needed to be protected under the old CBA already? What year was he drafted?
  14. BigbadB
    Signing Wakefield requires signing a catcher who can catch him as well.
  15. BigbadB
    What's Wendell Kim doing these days? :P
  16. BigbadB
    I never considered Jones a target this offseason anyway. Another 1 year rental. It would take too much in talent to trade for him, and you better believe Jones will test the free agent market, so an extension is out of the question.
  17. BigbadB
    They should give 2 picks to the team that finishes dead last in the worst division in baseball. :oops: 8-[
  18. BigbadB
    Yes, you are missing something here. Teams in the playoff hunt must give up something to get something. The Cubs could have held out for a prospect or just kept Maddux. Why give Maddux away to a team who is obviously trying to lowball the team into parting with him for someone like Izturis, who didn't even have a spot on the end of the Dodgers bench anymore. The only way a Maddux/Izturis deal has any legs is if Hendry was using this deal to set up future deals with the Dodgers. The Dodgers overpaid for Lugo and underpaid for Maddux when I compare the two trades.
  19. BigbadB
    We're still waiting. What was this thing of value Hendry got in return for Maddux?
  20. BigbadB
    And with that being the case, the Cubs may have to look elsewhere to improve the offense. I'd at least offer up a package that gets them talking. When they balk, talk to LAD about Jacque Jones and pitching prospects for Drew for salary relief. There's enough on the market to improve the team without overspending in trade.
  21. BigbadB
    They aren't. Hendry clearly overpaid for Pierre like he did with many others on the 2006 Cubs. Neifi, Blanco, Rusch, etc...
  22. BigbadB
    Maybe I'm wrong, but to me that sounds like a very weak offer for an established MLB star with a good contract. If the Cubs were shopping Crawford we'd all want something more. I'm not saying that will get it done. But, Tampa needs pitching. They are well stocked with cheap young talent offensively. How many teams have a good, cheap and young front line starter to just give away for an outfielder that is a dime a dozen. At least a dime a dozen in comparison to studly front line starters that make league minimum.
  23. BigbadB
    Depends on what they use to grade CFers. Defensively, he is probably top 30%. Stealing bases, he's probably top 30%. Durability, he's probably top 30%. Slugging, well....... Is it top 30% of the free agent class, or is it top 30% of all CFers?
  24. BigbadB
    So, we should still receive compensation for Pierre. I won't mention Aramis, because I'm expecting Hendry to give him whatever he wants to stay.
  25. BigbadB
    I didn't know he was signed until 2010. But, the '09 and '10 club options are in line with what I would expect him to make after his arbitration years were up. I'll still say no team is going to give up a young front line starter for him. A package along the lines of a Sergio Mitre, Renyel Pinto and Ricky Nolasco might be enough. Depends on whether Tampa wants to go into the season with no pitching staff to speak of once again.
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