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  1. cubfanfromoz
    the way Hendry has structured most of the contracts this year with heavy backloading makes me believe the "plan" of the organisation is a two year free agent splurge with the aim of 'seriously' competing in 2008. I'd like to think there's no way they want to get beond 100 years of futility, and would really love a 2008 100th year anniversary team built to win everything. Or maybe I'm just dreaming ....
  2. cubfanfromoz
    Interesting. Maybe a Jones and others trade to Boston for Manny? With the 40 man roster squeeze coming tomorrow, I wouldn't be surprised to see a multi player trade go down today or tomorrow
  3. cubfanfromoz
    starting to feel better...regaining optimism. I'd love that... But espn already announced it at 8/136...I bet Kaplan is wrong. I'm hoping Kaplan has the guaranteed years value - 5 yrs with 3 option years brings you close to 135 @ 18mill per year
  4. cubfanfromoz
    According to a thread at BCB Dave Kaplan on WGN radio is reporting the deal as $90 million, no mention of years. That makes more sense. http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/story/2006/11/19/151938/84
  5. cubfanfromoz
    Nice article. Thanks Brian. I've heard people talking hm up, but didn't realize how dominant he was at West Tenn. Realistically, how close is he to a sot in Chicago? sounds like he needs a little more work?
  6. cubfanfromoz
    Well, I wouldnt believe rosenthal if he said the sky was blue; but in that case then Jones + Eyre (do they need a lefty?) for ManRam? I'd even throw in Izturis and get hold of Lugo.
  7. cubfanfromoz
    Sure, it's possible, but with how upset coletti and co are with Drew for opting out, unlikely. They are"moving on"
  8. cubfanfromoz
    Probably not a whole lot. They were willing to let him go for free off waivers a couple years ago. I seriously think they'd let him go for Eyre, Jones and Dempster if we took all his salary. If thats the case, save the ridiculous soriano money, offload some of Hendrys spare parts, and lets score some runs.
  9. cubfanfromoz
    If rosenthal is to be believed, if you take on Ramirez contract, you can have him for not much at all. With the way salaries are going, ManRam's production is cheap (compared to soriano)
  10. cubfanfromoz
    I'd rather see the cubs sign Drew, trade for Manny Ramirez, who rosenthal says is available, and ship Jones out somewhere. The concern then becomes outfield defence, with Murton in left, Drew in center, Ramirez in right. The upside is mammoth outfield OBP, some great slugging and no contract beyond 4 yrs. I could see soriano's contract becoming an expensive albatross very quickly. The question is: what does it take to get Ramirez from boston?
  11. cubfanfromoz
    Can he play RF against a tough lefty to spell Jaqcue and to give Theriot some PT at 2B? Can he play SS if Izturis gets hurt? He does seem like the classic move around the diamond guy. I like the signing - but it sounds like Hendry paid too much too soon. If I recall we said that about Howry and Eyre last year. I think Howry was worth it; Eyre disappointed especially in second half. I'm hoping it's a platoon partner for Jones - his splits against lefties last year 342/394/589 ops=983. That gives stellar right field production for less than $10 mill
  12. cubfanfromoz
    Oh I know ...I share the same doubts as every one else ...
  13. cubfanfromoz
    That is a very valid point. Yah, that is most likely very true. Hence the grain of salt comment ...
  14. cubfanfromoz
    I'm with you Roast ... but please ...... be true
  15. cubfanfromoz
    A Regular poster over at BCB has a radio report out of New York that claims the Cubs won the rights to Matsuzaka @ $28 mill. He cautions to take it with a grain of salt ...so .... take it with a grain of salt. http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/story/2006/11/9/185420/890
  16. cubfanfromoz
    The people that live above and below me are going to hate me in about a month because of all the screaming and jumping up and down. I screamed "Get out, Get the "F-word" out, YEAHHH, "F-word" yeahh" so loud I probably scared the entire apartment building., I just jumped up screaming "Granny" over and over and over
  17. cubfanfromoz
    I'm with you Outshined
  18. cubfanfromoz
    way to go Michael .... Good to see it happen to someone else instead of us four runs in .. a man on ... still no outs!!!!!!!!!!!!
  19. cubfanfromoz
    HR Derby Entry Group A - David Ortiz Group B - Mark Teixeira - Derrek Lee Group C - Jason Bay - Morgan Ensberg - Chase Utley Group D - Todd Helton - Michael Young - Jhonny Peralta - Matt Holliday Bonus - Joe Mauer
  20. cubfanfromoz
    I heard Charlie Steiner on XM this afternoon talking about the lineups. He said he was told by one of the Nationals coaches before the game thast Soriano was not going to play. He went on to say that the lineups in the press box showed Soriano was in the lineup.
  21. cubfanfromoz
    Looks like Juan Gone ... gone. Sorry. Couldn't resist !
  22. cubfanfromoz
    I grew up in Sydney and met this girl from illinois ...... you can guess the rest.
  23. cubfanfromoz
    Yes to both - an australian cricket player lost in Iowa ! Thanks for the welcome.
  24. cubfanfromoz
    Browsing 1060west this afternoon and came across an interesting take on the Cubs payroll over the last eight years. http://1060west.blogspot.com/2006/02/spending-what-it-takes-to-win.html The article analyzes average payroll of wildcard, division, league and World Series winners and compares them to what theTrib has allowed in the same timeframe. "the cubs have only once in the last seven seasons allocated payroll of a sufficient magnitude to reasonably eliminate payroll as an impediment to winning the world series. never have they spent enough on player payroll to meet that of the average league winner in that span." Further,as many have pointed out recently, the Cubs don't spend money very well. "the cubs, without some fundamental management change, actually should expect to have to spend above the normalized payroll target of their desired level of playoff performance in order to compensate for an efficiency in utilizing payroll that is 15% less effective than the average over the last eight seasons.' As a relative newcomer to baseball, having grown up playing with a flat bat, I really enjoy what I learn here. I'd be interested in your thoughts on this.
  25. cubfanfromoz
    From my readings in the Minor League forum, it appears the PCL is a strong hitters league? This begs the question do other PCL teams experience the same Major League fall off as our 'can't miss' prospects? If not, logically, we have some holes in our coaching at that level.
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