ThePenguin11

I do not mean this with any disrespect, backhandedness, sarcasm, or anything other than a sincere desire to know the answer. Do you work for The Score or have friends or relatives who do? I have never come across someone who is more pro-Score than you. Like I said, no disrespect, just curiosity. I'm a big fan of both stations and dislike the way people sit here and throw mud at one or both of them. I'm in broadcasting and understand a whole heck of a lot about how it works. People make a lot of blanket statements about the radio stations here and make it seem like there are any better stations across the country. The Score and ESPN 1000 are two of the best across the country. Just because some people think it's better somewhere else - doesn't necessarily make it so. A lot of the Score has been scooped in the past is because WGN and WMVP are flagships and haven't been as privy to the leaked information. The newspapers get information because they are typically the easiest on the players and the organizations. (Except for the columnists who get nothing)

No, I'm not sure what you mean. Are you saying that Ofman apologized later about telling this story? If so, that wouldn't surprise me. Remember, Kinzer and Hendry (and the Cubs) have an ongoing relationship to consider. Kinzer is also Aramis' agent so it's not a good idea to have a story out there that tries to make the organization look badly. Also, even if the story is false, it would behoove Hendry to ignore it (rather than dispute its merits) because its a lose-lose proposition. Kinzer and JH need to maintain a positive working relationship. He certainly couldn't blast him the way Schurholtz (sp?) did. The story that George Ofman reported was also on WGN Radio(Kaplan) last night. So much for it being false and made up, if Kaplan reports it too. Big difference between reporting a false story and reporting private negotiations. The agents and Hendry are both big boys and would never be so petty to allow this story to get in their way. The Cubs aren't immune to trying to float stories out there themselves. Remember the Sammy tape of him leaving early? Did anyone ever actually see that tape? If so, please speak up. Wonder if the Cubs were just calling Sammy's bluff? Poor Oldcubsfan, Bruce got scooped again on a Chicago Cubs story. For someone who listens to Bristol Radio, you sure follow The Score alot. That's okay, I understand they have more than 70,000 listeners signed up to listen over the web. You have plenty of company. Quite a few mea culpa(s) are in order to George Ofman for some earlier comments in posts. Too bad it will never happen. Some Score-haters only like to point out the times that they get scooped. Nobody wants to acknowledge the times they get it right, and they've had their share. As to the detail of confidentiality, the interviewee has to make it clear when something is off the record. They'll never make that mistake again. George did what any reporter would do in his position - Report the story the way you heard it. I think it's important to note that he didn't name any names - and he probably could have.

Lee is a 1B! Tejada is a SS! Lee is 30! Tejada is 29! What in god's green earth are you talking about? Tejada is younger and produces comparable, if not better numbers than most of the first basemen in major league baseball! To say that Tejada is getting old and his production is inferior to an MVP candidate at 1B is either a ringing endorsement for Tejada or it says something negative about DLee...

I was just on another message board where they were advocating trading Aram for Miggy. Someone told me I was dumb when I posted that Aram was a better hitter. :roll: That's actually an interesting trade idea. I don't know if it makes sense for the Cubs but the player exchange is interesting. Don't think the birds need a 3b but maybe a dh. Maybe Dusty could DH for them...I'd throw in a valuable prospect as well to get Mazzone in that kind of exchange.

Tripping on LSD that early in the morning? Dude, you may need professional help... I've got plenty of help, my shrink supplies me with the dosage.

This breaks at 7:37, and you want to wake up to it? Slacker, you're missing half the day... :lol: Dang, that would be sweet... I changed it to from pm to am. It's still only 6:37am CST though. With all this snow, my two mile trip on LSD tomorrow morning may take a little longer, so I'll probably need to be out the door at 6:37am CST.

Could I please wake up to this tomorrow? (Keep in mind - its FAKE) Miguel Tejada - SS - Orioles Miguel Tejada said Thursday he is so happy with the Orioles' decision to allow him to be traded. "I've been with the Orioles for two years and things haven't gone in the direction that we were expecting, so I think the best thing will be a trade to the Northside of Chicago," he said in a phone interview. Cubs GM Jim Hendry has reportedly called the Orioles to inquire about the availability of the all-star shortstop. The Cubs would likely have to part with Neifi Perez and Jerry Hairston and two top pitching prospects such as Todd Wellemeyer and Jon Koronka. Dec. 9 - 7:37 am et Source: The Dilapidated Press

Grow up. That's a serious accusation of someone in the media. People lose careers over made-up stories.

Apparently the Cubs only needed to offer 'a mere pittance' extra in order to land Furcal. It was rejected by Tribune and not Hendry. I wonder if this is related to the Len K/Aramis/m4d conspiracy. EDIT: I should say that I'm wondering if the Cubs had it wrapped up until LA came in with the big offer. Then Kinser apparently came back to the Cubs saying all we had to do was raise the offer. (from $47.5 to 50 million?)

I read somewhere that the Rangers rejected a Patterson for Mench swap so that part of the idea might not be possible. Corey Patterson - OF - Cubs The Rangers reportedly rejected an offer of Corey Patterson for Kevin Mench. Of course they did. It's as like as ever that Patterson is on his way out of Chicago. The Cubs might end up non-tendering him. Dec. 8 - 3:49 pm et Source: Arlington Heights Daily Herald

I would have loved to have him as a utility OF/IF. I thought it would have taken more than Marte to get him.

Aaron Sisk (sp?) just drafted off of the Cubs roster from Daytona. Then the Cubs passed on their pick.

The Cubs should have taken Sing. His numbers look better than that Rifkin dude's... Sing is on the AA roster, so he can be drafted now. Rohlicek was on the AAA roster so he's safe now. (According to cubs.com rosters.)

AAA just ended, AA is about to begin.

It's still going on at mlb.com Round 3 just ended. Cards and White Sox passed on their picks to end the round.

Cubs just selected Aaron Rifkin from Seattle's roster. Anyone? 26 years old, good power, bad average, lefty 1B. http://thebaseballcube.com/players/R/aaron-rifkin.shtml (Listen live at MLB.com)

Cubs just selected Aaron Rifkin from Seattle's roster. Anyone?

He'll only play for $20 million or more to come back. He's got money on his mind. He knows he doesn't need to come back, but he's not foolish either.

A token offer of $20 Million dollars should be offered by anyone who is in contention and could afford it. The Cubs could throw the Furcal money right at him and promise everything Houston gave him. Stark seems to think Anaheim and both New York teams could make a play for him. Chicago's closer. It's very unlikely, if not impossible, but definitely worth the money for one year of Cy Young pitching and the shot at a WS title.

he also said that they're targeting milwood. offman knows nothing about baseball, and he's right there. Ofman first reported the Pierre story a month ago saying that it would likely include Pinto. So, um, he may know a little something. The anti-Score sentiment here is pathetic.

Throw in Elliot Ness and we might have a deal. No way on Malone though, he's way underrated.

Who is the RB in your avatar? And who was the defender that got drilled into the endzone?

That question is tottally irrelavent unless the Cubs just traded for Podsednik. Pierre is likely better than Patterson, but only fractionally better. Suppose he gets hit in the leg with a FB. He probably will not be on the DL so he may play every day. Untill his leg fully heals he has almost no value. Suppose Derrek Lee gets hit in his bicep, how effective will he be? What if Barrett gets hit in the shoulder? Come on are you serious? You can't just throw out what-if's to support your arguement especially about a guy who doesn't get injured. Flawed argument.

Come on, no cheating. Did everyone have to consult the stats before they could answer Podsednik? Pierre's numbers have been considerably better, but because the Sox had such a great year last year with Scotty Pods at the top and Pods was the catalyst, people forget that his stats are inferior to Pierre's.

Short answer: Who is the better offensive player, Podsednik or Pierre?