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Dusty getting no extension at all is how I would like to interpret it, but it's only wishful thinking. -
When I saw Barry Bonds cry, I took back all the evil thoughts I've had about him. I hope he breaks the HR record and fans everywhere rejoice and share in his accomplishments. Ah, just kidding. When Bonds started sobbing, I changed the channel.
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Can you blame them? Look how Willis turned out for them.
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I don't think he'd typically start over the guys mentioned, but he makes for a decent option when playing in such a hitter's park with known bad pitching (GAP) or on an off day for some of the other outfielders (if you can make daily line up changes.
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It's probably Dmitri Young, since Delmon is still in the minors.
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:stick:
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It might be a bit premature, but it's looking like the Padres might have a very, very, very rare rain out. It's raining pretty good at my place right now.
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The site is kinda quiet today. Give it a little time, someone should be able to help you out.
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I like Mitre. I hope he does well all year.
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La Russa orders pitcher to throw strike to Rollins
BigbadB replied to TenzilKem's topic in General Baseball Talk
Pitching around Bonds is one thing, but walking Rollins on purpose is not cool. I too, tip my cap to LaRussa. -
Nah, he just dropped that ball because he didn't get his contract.
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I'm perfectly fine with creating a consistency of calling an obvious error an error. On a related topic, Dunn didn't get charged for an error when he fell down in LF, did he? Isn't the rule for outfielders that they don't get charged if they never touch the ball?
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I could see it being a judgment call in some instances, and this would be one of them. Aramis picked up the grounder at the same time he stepped on 3rd, he then stuck the ball right in Derrek's stomach with a perfect throw. Derrek had a momentary lapse of concentration. If it looks like an error and it quacks like an error..........
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You cannot underestimate the importance of speed
BigbadB replied to anemic offense's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
The good news is the Cubs are currently on pace to walk 1134 times this season. Even if that number cuts in half over the course of the season, I'd still be pleased with the improvement in patience and OBP. Hey, and they have speed!!!! -
Regardless of whether it was a double play or not, that was a routine play that totally deserved an error. It would be ridiculous to not give him one.
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Am I allowed to be critical after a 16-7 victory?
BigbadB replied to bobbyd20's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
Maybe their expecting Rusch to get knocked out early on Wednesday, therefore the need to save Williams for that game. :wink: -
Agreed. I really like his approach at the plate. He drew a 6 pitch walk yesterday without ever taking his bat off his shoulder. If that last pitch was a hittable pitch, he probably would have driven it to the opposite field, but, first and forermost making sure he made contact. I'm really going to like this kid!
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Klesko is a hot head, but Phil Nevin is the biggest hot head I've ever seen.
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It's only scrolled across once or twice for me that I've noticed. I was speaking primarily from experiences from previous seasons. I only watched ESPN and WGN yesterday.
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Many Giants fans show up to games with rubber chickens, so they can show how classless they are whenever the opposing pitcher chooses to pitch around Barry. And my reference to beer being spilled on players is what I have witnessed from Wrigley Field.
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The Padres and Giants have a heck of a rivalry, so I'm not shocked that a Padres fan did something like this. It wouldn't be much different than a Cub fan tossing out some eyeliner for one Jimmy Edmonds. Nothing should be thrown on the field and the person who does should be tossed (which includes dumping your beer or soda on a player), but since I didn't do it, I can't feel too broken up about it.
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Am I allowed to be critical after a 16-7 victory?
BigbadB replied to bobbyd20's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
It was opening day. The team scored 16 runs. I found nothing to be overly critical about, except the pitching staff giving up a ridiculous amount of walks and lead off base runners. They were REAL lucky the Reds didn't score a lot more runs yesterday. But, I was also pleased that the Cubs drew a lot of walks, also. -
You cannot underestimate the importance of speed
BigbadB replied to anemic offense's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
If Juan Pierre hits for a .326 OBP again this year, he's Alex Sanchez. Alex Sanchez can't land a starting job in the major leagues. If 2005 was just an off year for Pierre, and he'll get his OBP back over .360, I'll be just fine with him at the top of the order. It's not really his speed at the top of the line up that concerns me. It's his ability to get on base. Oh, and to stay on base (as in not getting picked off or caught stealing). If he puts up a .360+ OBP, yes, his speed is an added bonus. If he's at .326 again in 2006, then he's just another speedy guy who can't get on base, and we could have saved prospects and nearly 6m by bringing back Tom Goodwin. Speed did look good in this game. But, there will be games where you wish you had some respectable power coming off the bench rather than speed. And there are going to be games when Pierre gets thrown out attempting to steal 2nd right before Derrek Lee hits a solo home run that "could" have been a 2 run shot. I like speed. In the big picture, it's good the Cubs have all this speed. But, I think they are lacking in OBP and I think they are lacking in power, and that might end up hurting them. -
Yeah, I don't appreciate that I pay for this week while people get free access. It wouldn't bother me if I didn't have to see the "order MLB EI" flashing across the screen the entire game for every game I watch during the free week.
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You cannot underestimate the importance of speed
BigbadB replied to anemic offense's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
I'm not against having good speed throughout the line up, but it wasn't speed that won today's game. It helped create more runs, but the ridiculous OBP in today's game mixed with 7 XBH's is what won this game. What was the team OBP today? .600?
