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  1. BigbadB
    There will be instances where advancing the runner via sacrifice bunt makes sense. Especially if the pitcher is at the plate. Teams do it way too much. What is the typical batting average with runners on base? .300? More than that? Every 3 non-pitcher sac bunts "could" have been a base hit. It could have been an extra base hit. It could have been a run producing hit.
  2. BigbadB
    The Bears just barely squeaked by Minnesota. Road games are always tough. As good as the Bears have looked so far this year, it's a bit too early to talk 16-0. But, no way does Buffalo come into Chicago and put up more points. 5-0 is NOT too early to discuss.
  3. BigbadB
    That was a very enjoyable Bears game. Lots to be impressed with. Just need to stay healthy and focus on EVERY game.
  4. BigbadB
    I'm a bit confused why the Cubs would have to "toss in" a prospect if they were paying a significant portion of Dempsters salary. Neither player excites me all that much. It might be a better move to hold on to Dempster and see if he can build up some significant trade value at the deadline next year and put an end to this buy high, sell low mentality that Hendry seems to have gotten stuck in. A lot of teams are in the hunt for relief help at the deadline.
  5. BigbadB
    I'm all about doing what it takes to lure JD Drew to Chicago. I'd also be on the phone with Tampa to see what it would take to get Crawford. Tampa needs cheap pitching, and we have it. They might even have some interest in Cedeno.
  6. BigbadB
    Only games I went to this year was WBC. The cigarette ban at Petco had a lot to do with that.
  7. BigbadB
    Way to go, Raw. I'm about a month behind you on the house thing. We just got pre-approved. Just need to find the one we want. Man, houses are expensive in Southern California.
  8. BigbadB
    So, they still aren't taking walks? I haven't watched a game in over a month. The combination of busy schedule and football has actually been good for my health.
  9. BigbadB
    Quite possible.
  10. BigbadB
    I really like how Lovie doesn't take crap from anyone.
  11. BigbadB
    I'm relieved to know that the Cubs suck because of "off-field" stuff and not baseball talent. Give Dusty a 10 year extension and give everyone a big raise. This same team can easily win 120 games next year with all the "off-field" stuff taken care of. In one article, Juan Pierre says Dusty is the best manager he's ever played for. In another article, Dusty has absolutely zero control over the players and/or the clubhouse. Assuming Dusty's history as a players manager, which was supposed to be this tremendous strength of his, I sure haven't seen it. Given how poor his in game management skills are, you would hope a guy making 4m a year could at least offer some people skills. :roll:
  12. BigbadB
    And I don't think Baltimore makes that deal, let alone pay part of Tejada's remaining salary.
  13. BigbadB
    Pierre did have value at one time. But, it appears those days are over. Let some other team, that sees "speed" at the top of the order as a bonus, sign him to that long term deal. I want to see two guys at the top of the order who actually GET ON BASE frequently. I'd be quite pleased with Lugo and Loretta at the top of the order. Lugo and Murton would work too. Murton has a career OBP of .365. He's had 572 major league at bats and he's scored 83 times. Pierre has nearly 100 more at bats this year than Murton has had in his career and Pierre has 83 runs scored this year. Pierre is batting in front of the boppers. Murton has been batting behind the boppers. Murton gets on base more than Pierre and is a better option to hit at the top of the order. It can't really be explained much more clear than this. Guys who get on base more often score more often.
  14. BigbadB
    Juan Pierre in 2006- .330 OBP Alex Sanchez career- .329 OBP Juan Pierre today- 6m MLB CF Free Agent looking for a long term contract. Alex Sanchez today- AAA Pierre is 29. Sanchez is 30. They are virtually the same player. Slap hitting single's hitters with blazing speed. All that speed does no good if you can't get on base. A .330 OBP belongs at the bottom of a batting order if it belongs anywhere in your line up at all. Period.
  15. BigbadB
    Is he the best manager you ever played for because he plays you everyday and lets you bat first no matter how bad you are at getting on base? One manager gets you to a World Series. Another one gets you to last place. The guy who gets you to last place is the best manager you ever played for? :drunken: I think it's all getting much more clear why people like to play for Dusty Baker. It's all about "veteran" playing time.
  16. BigbadB
    Stop the presses. That changes everything. I'm feeling very confident about this weekend. I don't care what people think of the Bears. I just want them to continue winning. Home field advantage throughout the playoffs means a whole lot more to me than what people think of them.
  17. BigbadB
    Bah. My record of great trades ended this year. I screwed myself over quite a few times. Don't worry, I'll still trade with you Tim. :D
  18. BigbadB
    Another mod? :roll: Fuzzy Logistics. Just finished my rookie season in the league. Fun stuff, DJaxx. It will help conceal the pain you must be feeling now that the Jaxx are leaving town.
  19. BigbadB
    I wouldn't say he's got a whole year in. He was a hold out and he had a bad wheel.
  20. BigbadB
    This is the first game of the season I don't have confidence the Bears will win. Home field advantage may be the key. If it was in Seattle, I'd be picking the Seahawks. Bears 20 Seattle 17 I wasn't able to see much of the Bears/Vikings game, but I did record it. My recording stopped with about 7 minutes left in the 4th quarter. :roll: I will get to watch the Sunday night game. :cheers:
  21. BigbadB
    I'm happy with the win on the road, but I was very disappointed in the running attack this week. Grossman had to throw the ball much more than I hoped. The running attack needs to step up to compliment the passing game.
  22. BigbadB
    I'm stoked. The early game in San Diego is Minnesota vs. Bears. The place I'm working today doesn't have Sunday ticket. But, I will see the Bears.
  23. BigbadB
    If the Cubs were sold, it would probably be too late for a front office shake up. I have a feeling we will be stuck with Hendry for another year.
  24. BigbadB
    Shawne Merriman is an absolute monster. The other Charger players don't even want to practice with him because he goes all out in practice. If he stays healthy, he may end up being one of the greatest LB to ever play the game. He's THAT good.
  25. BigbadB
    Are we sure that isn't a Twins/White Sox prediction?
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