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  1. Irrelevant Dude
    Next up, replacing the ivy with poison ivy... better known as the Zanfel Wall.
  2. Irrelevant Dude
    So if Clemens faces a similar situation as Bonds where he has to testify in front of a grand jury, will he put himself in a position to commit perjury and possibly face jail time? If so, I hope the prosecutors would go after him just as hard as Bonds.
  3. Irrelevant Dude
    And just ook how terribly that turned out for the Red Sox. :wink:
  4. Irrelevant Dude
    Yeah, I'm getting there too. It's not like this decision came out of nowhere. Fukudome has had months, if not years, to think about it. I'm all for him taking his time to field offers and choose the best one, but he at least must have made his mind up if he's going to play in the MLB next year.
  5. Irrelevant Dude
    This is completely hypothetical and I realize there is a long way to go this offseason with free agency and trades, but what happens if the Cubs lose out on Fukudome and end up adding little or no payroll from last season. How will they be able to justify the 20-25% ticket increases?
  6. Irrelevant Dude
    What the hell, are all the GMs going out to the bars or something? Will Fukudome's agent be fielding drunk dials? Karaoke It's how business gets done in Japan. Hendry has to get a perfect score on Rock Band or the deal is off. I just got a mental image of Hendry on drums, Lou playing guitar, and Yosh Kiwano on vocals. I think it's time for bed...
  7. Irrelevant Dude
    I don't quite understand the seemingly rushed negotations. I don't see any reason why Fukudome should feel the need to sign any deal right away considering they just now started fielding offers.
  8. Irrelevant Dude
    Yes, but by definition saying that they aren't going to trade Fuld makes him untouchable.
  9. Irrelevant Dude
    Another gem from Hendry... Awesome, Fuld is untouchable now when his value may be at its peak.
  10. Irrelevant Dude
    Won't be long before everything is a prime game.
  11. Irrelevant Dude
    Exactly. This deal puts Woody in the closer role and allows the two likely better relievers - Howry and Marmol - to fill in the most important portions of the game. Had we not re-signed Wood and put Marmol or Howry in the closer role, we would have, at best, a young pitcher coming in critical portions of the game. I'm much more comfortable seeing Howry or Marmol enter in the 7th with the bases loaded and a one-run lead. Excellent deal. It's a lot of money, but it's just one year and if he's healthy he'll make it worth it. Wuertz? Slider, slider, slider, slider, slider, slider...
  12. Irrelevant Dude
    As long as they don't have to park or pay for concessions. Then they better work a full day with some overtime.
  13. Irrelevant Dude
    Exactly. I think Hendry relies too heavily on his own players taking hometown discounts, yet he's not afraid to go out and break the bank on another team's free agent. I would be extremely disappointed to see Wood in a different uniform next year, but I can't blame him for leaving if he's not getting top value from the Cubs.
  14. Irrelevant Dude
    Maybe ya been too busy chasing Matsui ya dope! that's also mentioned in the article along with this nightmarish idea: Theriot in CF Infante SS, Matsui 2B, Theriot CF, DeRosa RF. Murderer's Row, Part 2.
  15. Irrelevant Dude
    This doesn't sound real promising... http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/cs-071120cubsbits,1,1595002.story?coll=cs-home-headlines
  16. Irrelevant Dude
    I'm probably biased, but for a potential closer I don't think that is insane... especially with the stuff Wood was showing at the end of the season.
  17. Irrelevant Dude
    Anything new on Wood? Does anyone know if other teams have expressed interest, either as a starter or closer? I was hoping the Cubs would have him re-signed already, but it has been pretty quiet.
  18. Irrelevant Dude
    But sadly, you know that they will raise ticket prices and find places to add more advertisements at the same time. I actually don't mind the Under Armour logos on the wall, but I never have been able to get used to the sign behind home plate.
  19. Irrelevant Dude
    It is still not a benefit. He isn't playing for free. I really cannot understand this. Baseball shouldn't be a fraternity club. It might help Fukudome transition better. If it's for a few pennies, why not. if its 3 years 12 mil...jim hendry's probably murdered before sundown, unfortunately. Unfortunately I heard the Cubs offered or are set to offer 3 years, $20M. Hey, what's another bad back-loaded contract anyway?
  20. Irrelevant Dude
    According to Stone, Fuld is tearing up Winter Ball... which I have a feeling won't carry over at all into next season. I just can't see him ever hitting Major League pitching.
  21. Irrelevant Dude
    Agree on both points. I would be hesitant promising Wood a starting job, but if we can get him signed to a multi-year deal at an average closer salary I would be all for that. Regarding Prior, I'd rather spend that money elsewhere instead of paying him for another rehab year. At some point the Cubs just need to let go and hope it doesn't come back to bite them.
  22. Irrelevant Dude
    Relative to Marquis, not really!
  23. Irrelevant Dude
    He drives in runs with his glove.
  24. Irrelevant Dude
    Apparently the apple didn't fall far from the tree. I heard on ESPN Radio this morning that Hank Steinbrenner commented on how Alex Rodriguez didn't appreciate the "privilege" of playing for the Yankees.
  25. Irrelevant Dude
    I'll put a billion Stanly nickels on him going to the Red Sox. I have 1000 Shrute bucks that say otherwise. ...whats the ratio of Shrute bucks to Stanly nickels? Nobody answered this one? How sad... it's my favorite quote from the Office "The same as the ratio of unicorns to leprechauns."
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