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  1. Rob
    Lugo is a much larger upgrade over Izturis than guys like Meche, Batista, and Marquis would be over Guzman/Marshall/Mateo/Marmol. Why wouldn't we want to spend the money where it would help us most? Yes but the dumb butts (JH and Mcdunnough) want him for CF as far as we've all heard. And he's gonna cost 4 years $32 million. Do you really want to give THAT much to Lugo? If the Cubs are to spend that type of money over 3-4 years I'd rather they got an impact pitcher that could really boister the pitching staff. Like Schmidt or Westbrook (yes I know he must sign an extension) I don't believe they really want him for CF. If we sign Lugo, I see something like a Izturis and Marshall for Coco Crisp deal materializing very quickly.
  2. Rob
    Lugo is a much larger upgrade over Izturis than guys like Meche, Batista, and Marquis would be over Guzman/Marshall/Mateo/Marmol. Why wouldn't we want to spend the money where it would help us most? I don't know why people keep talking about Guzman like he is a rotation possibility. Has he looked anything like a ML starter at any point in the past couple years? Not that I've seen. I hope I am proven wrong, but I think the Gooz is cooked. Coming back from his injury, he posted a 40:0 strikeout-to-walk ratio. Last year was a hiccup, yeah. He didn't seem to have good command of his changeup most of the season. But his fastball is a plus pitch, his curveball is a plus-plus, and his changeup is a plus when he's got a feel for it. If he clicks, you're looking at a second half Rich Hill. That's exactly the sort of guy I'm willing to take a risk on. He's cheaper than Marquis, has infinately more upside than Marquis, and he's more likely to outpitch Marquis anyway... with a chance of being a rotation-anchor sort of pitcher.
  3. Rob
    Lugo is a much larger upgrade over Izturis than guys like Meche, Batista, and Marquis would be over Guzman/Marshall/Mateo/Marmol. Why wouldn't we want to spend the money where it would help us most?
  4. Rob
    You are assuming the Yankees are dying to keep him. That's a bold assumption. A rather safe one, as well. The Yankees aren't stupid.
  5. Rob
    I'm on board with that idea. I just took a look at the potential free agent shortstops after the 2007 season. The list isn't pretty: ARod could opt out. He can only opt out if he's making less than one million more than the next-highest paid player. Failing at that, the Yankees have the option to up his contract by eight mil per year to secure his rights. In other words, if the market moves to the point people are within a mil of his salary, the yankees are gonna think it's worthwhile to use their salary escalation clause to retain him. ARod can't opt out.
  6. Rob
    Typically, it's based on what arbitration-eligible players have gotten the few years prior... but I'm not sure if an obvious jump in salary levels is going to affect the "look at past years" method... though I imagine the agents are chomping at the bit.
  7. Rob
    He's no Ted Bundy... but someday he might be as useful to society.
  8. Rob
    Yeah, he's pretty much narrowed it down to Atlanta or the Mets. I see very little chance he goes anywhere else. Slim chance for the Orioles with Mazzone out there. Slim chance for wherever Maddux goes... but I don't see anything beyond that.
  9. Rob
    Very. I mean, what are the odds Pierre doesn't lose a single step in the next 5 years? What about when you consider that it appears he's already lost one? They're gonna be paying 9 mil for Neifi without the arm or a premium defensive position come 2011.
  10. Rob
    I was thinking that too...
  11. Rob
    :lol: :lol: :lol:
  12. Rob
    Not happening with the Cubs. He's played for three big-league managers and none of the three has been fond of him. His most recent manager was in the Cubs system as a coach. I'm sure they still talk. So no, he's not coming here. I used to like you, Bruce... then you made me cry.
  13. Rob
    If the payroll is now $120M, they should be able to get him. If it's still in that $110-115M range, then it would seem they would need to dump 2 of the following 4 salaries for some margin: Dempster, Eyre, Jones and Izturis. For argument's sake, I am assuming Barrett and Howry are going nowhere. Phil Rogers hints that payroll might top $125M: ETA: Murphy on the Score says that all indications are that payroll will be $120M+. Serena, if I wasn't convinced every woman on the internet is actually a creepy old man in the real world, I'd kiss ya.
  14. Rob
    They like Floyd, but they aren't in "heated talks." If they do sign him, it won't be right away. There is concern about the injury history. Gracias, mi amigo!
  15. Rob
    Major props to myself for picking up Ryan Howard in the 14th round of my fantasy baseball draft. Congratulations Rob! :lol:
  16. Rob
    Fearless Prediction: We sign Floyd to be a "bench" option. After Murton's first 0-8 slump, he gets platooned with Floyd for the rest of the year. Our lineup looks like this... RF - Soriano SS - Izturis 1B - Lee LF - Floyd 3B - Ramirez CF - Jones C - Barrett 2B - DeRosa When asked why Izturis is batting in the 2 hole, Piniella will proclaim we "need to break those rightys up, and Izturis knows how to lay down a bunt when we need one." Old Style stock goes through the roof.
  17. Rob
    Hey, now you need to say something about how unlikely it is Hendry signs JD Drew.
  18. Rob
    I am very interested to get Bruce's take on this.
  19. Rob
    Schmidt for 20 games at 13 mil > Marquis for 60 games for free
  20. Rob
    Everything in the paper points to him playing CF. Everything coming out of Bruce Miles and Lou Piniella says he's in right field.
  21. Rob
    Reasoning?
  22. Rob
    We don't have 37 million left, we have 15-20 million. I wouldn't expect anything more for the offense through free agency except for one 4th outfielder. It looks like they are going after pitching now. I'm assuming the offense is done. On to the pitching. Are you kidding me? This offense is still only half baked. DeRosa, Izturis, and who in CF? All signs point to Jacque being traded. As of right now, we've got five guys with above average production for their positions in Lee, Aramis, Soriano, Barrett, and Murton... DeRosa is going to be slightly below average... Izturis is an offensive black hole... there's nobody in CF... and we have the pitcher's slot. I wouldn't exactly call us an offensive juggernaunt. We might not even end up being above average...
  23. Rob
    If the only difference between Izturis and Theriot were a walk per week, you might be right. But Izturis can't hit for average or moderate power either.... and Theriot does both. Theriot's advantage on offense blows Izturis's on defense away.
  24. Rob
    It's like waking up from one of those crazy binge drinking nights and getting a call from your best friend. "I did what last night?!" This thread is ridiculous.
  25. Rob
    Alright fellas, I'm done. G'night chumps.
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