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  1. ManCrushOnNomar
    wtf
  2. ManCrushOnNomar
    Why the hell was Ramirez still running the bases? This is why we have Freddie Bynum on the team. God, this is frickin annoying.
  3. ManCrushOnNomar
    His arm motion looks much shorter, and so far I'm liking the results.
  4. ManCrushOnNomar
    I'm on board.
  5. ManCrushOnNomar
    I had bleacher seats and ended up standing in SRO for most of the game due to better view and less cramped space. There's some great spots to stand, and the SRO spots are in awesome vantage points of the field.
  6. ManCrushOnNomar
    The Cubs are dead last in runs scored and it's not even close. It goes like this... CUBS 143 Pittsburgh 159 Washington 170 Sad..so tremendously sad. Even if the Cubs were to get Kerry and Prior back and pitching to their full capabilities, with the offense the way it is, this team still isn't going anywhere. Yeah, but tonight they've actually been patient at the plate and taken some walks and worked counts. Maybe someone slapped Dusty with a big handful of sense?
  7. ManCrushOnNomar
    Sweet. I have great seats for that game.
  8. ManCrushOnNomar
    He's making things up. Perhaps Pete is the one who told Hendry that Prior has, what was it, "no significant tearage"? Afterall, it wouldn't be surprising that a media type scooped the Cubs on a Prior injury... Or they created the buzz and Prior's really ok. "No, seriously, I can pitch." "Gammons reported you have no signifigant tearage." "I mean I can go out there and throw 100 pitches, I'm totally fine." "I dunno man, ESPN is usually pretty dead on when it comes to scooping stories." "Look, I'm throwing the ball. What more do you need?" "Peter Gammons is always right, stay here in AZ for a few more weeks. He'll tell us when you're ready."
  9. ManCrushOnNomar
    Gameday had that third pitch listed as a ball out of the zone, then changed it to a called strike later.
  10. ManCrushOnNomar
    I'd like Maddux to become the Cubs pitching coach whenever he retires. I'd even sign him next year as a player/coach (if that's allowed) I don't. Maddux is in his career, has had the opportunity to help other "young pitchers" to develop thier talents, but he has refused (or the other pitchers refused to go to him, due to ego) to act the mentor. In other words...Maddux will suck as a pitching coach, not because he doesn't know how to pitch, but moreso his ego would be hurt. You can teach other guys to throw certain pitches, but you can't teach them the "feel of the game." Some of the games best PC have been solid to downright journeymen type pitchers. Bud Black, Larry Dierker (if he was still coaching), Mike Maddux...etc...etc. The best pitcher that had a decent career as a PC was Dave Stewart, and that wasn't a long tenure for Stew. When Greg's career is over as a player, I doubt he becomes a coach. I'm pretty sure a fella named Orel had a decent career.
  11. ManCrushOnNomar
    I find it interesting that he referenced Florida in 2003. Yeah, I guess 37 games is too soon. I mean Florida waited a whole 38 games before they replaced Torborg. :roll: I might agree that it's too early to do something if the Cubs were in every game. But, they aren't. They are embarrassingly bad. They can't hit, they can't pitch, they can't put runs on the board. It's probably not going to be "this" bad all season, but there really isn't a whole lot to get excited about. He also mentioned Houston the last two years, when two years ago Jimy was canned and they turned things around very quickly with a new manager. A sign of things to come?
  12. ManCrushOnNomar
    What are the chances Francona won't be extended?
  13. ManCrushOnNomar
    The Marlins?
  14. ManCrushOnNomar
    His minor league numbers are better than Todd Helton. This guy is a good player. Then he has no place on the Cubs. And for those who are concerned that he'll be blocked when Lee comes back, he should still get significant playing time because Lee won't be 100% right away. It's really a value situation. If Colorado is going to sell lower because of Helton's presence, then we should jump on Shealy. Worst case scenario he's a good bench bat. The guy can flat out hit. So if sign him, do we DFA Mabry? Mabry would seem to be redundant. Or do we DFA Bynum and use Mabry exclusively as OF? Mabry can also play 3rd.
  15. ManCrushOnNomar
    I think it's funny we'd be trying to trade for a 1st base prospect when we have 2 (possibly 3 in Micah) good 1st base prospects of our own blocked by Lee.
  16. ManCrushOnNomar
    I think Dusty has them really believing this crap.
  17. ManCrushOnNomar
    Anyone who "instructs" these "hitters" needs to be fired immediately. Bring in some new coaches who stress the importance of working counts and waiting for your pitch. I just boggles my mind that these coaches get paid good money to tell guys to "be aggressive" and swing at any pitch even remotely close. Who are some possibilities for replacements?
  18. ManCrushOnNomar
    Did you just say the White Sox were "quite likeable?" because that's just pure nonsense.
  19. ManCrushOnNomar
    Fire Gene Clines
  20. ManCrushOnNomar
    *sigh* *swoons*
  21. ManCrushOnNomar
    Or all the Wang jokes! Yeah...just think what would happen if we had a game we needed to snatch and Wang rises to the occasion. He'd be the perfect 1-2 punch with Wood.
  22. ManCrushOnNomar
    "If the Phillies are ready to deal the All-Star, the Yankees probably wouldn't have to give up much talent -- maybe a couple of Grade B prospects -- in order to get him, because of the size of his contract." The Cubs had better get in on this if that's all it takes. I don't think Abreu could be had for a couple of "b" prospects. Maybe I'm wrong, but during the offseason, they wanted a top-of-the-line starter. Why would things be different now? Because the Yankees are involved and it's ESPN reporting. I don't believe any of it.
  23. ManCrushOnNomar
    Odds on Dusty being fired before next week?
  24. ManCrushOnNomar
    I'd offer something along the lines of Jones + Guzman/Hill + Novoa/Ohman for Giambi + cash.
  25. ManCrushOnNomar
    With Matsui likely out for the year and Sheffield on the shelf for now, chances are they'll make a move for a corner outfielder. Any way we could get involved?
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