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  1. rawaction
    I've been looking into these things recently, with the news Girardi could be available. He has done a decent job with Josh Johnson. Over 22 starts, Johnson has thrown 100 pitches 14 times. But he has only gone over 115, just once. Immediately after that start, Girardi gave him 2 extra days rest before his next start (not sure if there was a minor injury or something, but still a good sign). When he threw 112 pitches in another outing, Johnson got 1 extra day. Sanchez has gone over 100, 5 times in 12 starts. His high is 114, in his last start on the 27th. He's not going to pitch again til Tuesday. He's averaging less than 98 pitches per start. Nolasco has been over 100, just 5 times in 19 starts. His high is 110. After back-to-back 100 pitch outings, Girardi gave him an extra day. He has recently thrown two 100 pitch outings, he had 2 bad outings after and is now day-to-day. Of course, he is in uncharted territory as a pitcher, I don't see anything wrong with his usage. On the other hand, Willis, his lone veteran starter has thrown over 100 pitches in 25 of 28 starts. 2 of the other 3 was when he gave up at least 7 runs in the first 3 innings. He has gone 114 pitches or more 13 times. And is average almost 109 pitches/outing. No pitchers with injury histories to reference (like Prior would be here, and possibly Wood), but it looks like he is aware when a pitcher is tiring and knows what kind of load they can handle. I have no problems with his lineups. It's exactly how I would construct the Marlins lineup, except possibly moving Hermida down from 6 to 7th.
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    Congratulations to Sean Gallagher on another fine season. Could easily be his for the second year in a row. Last year, I said I wanted to see progression, Sean did that and is now one of the elite pitching prospects in the game, IMO. Next challenge will be getting major league hitters out, which I'm guessing he'll be up to sometime next season. Congrats, Sean, on a wonderful 2006 season.
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    How good is Johnson? Good Lord! He could be the best WR in the country. ND is in trouble. Great playcalling by GT.
  4. rawaction
    My Hoosiers looking good tonight. 39-13 over Western Michigan with 6 mins left.
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    Bradley is still sporting a .360 OBP. The only thing that scares me off is the injuries. I've been advocating Milton for the last 2 years, but I'm starting to cool off from it because of what Hendry has done with this team. With Bradley never playing a full season, you need a good backup plan for when he does go down. Not necessarily a bad thing if the player is worth it (and I believe Bradley would be for the money and production) when healthy. But the problem is the Cubs possibly need a backup plan at the other 2 OF spots. If you accompanied Bradley with say, Craig Wilson, then you have a solid group if the manager uses them appropriately. With Jones backing up Bradley in CF, Wilson platooning in RF with Jones and playing matchups with the 4 (Murton including). Of course, the Cubs would still need an IF upgrade, IMO.
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    Perfect world, Theriot takes Neifi's spot as utility man for next year and is actually used correctly. Of course, if Cedeno and Izturis are starting ahead of him, and all are hitting like they are this year....then there will be an argument for Theriot.
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    Really? It's been in place since Hendry has been around, at least. I believe it was Juan Cruz who missed a chance at a no-hitter because he reached the limit back in Lansing.
  8. rawaction
    You gotta love all the under 21 guys getting the champagne bath. Of course, Colvin's 21 on Tuesday, but there are 9 other guys who aren't all that close.
  9. rawaction
    My teams to watch this season, who I think have a real shot at a surprise SuperBowl appearance.... NY Giants- I wouldn't be surprised to see them as the #1 defense this year. Old at skill positions, but Eli should hit superstardom this season. Dallas- Maybe the most pure defensive talent in the league. Won't be the best, but will force TOs....oh yeah, and TO's on the offensive side. Terry Glenn has a huge year as a #2. New England- Obvious playoff team, but nobody is picking them to win the AFC. I've seen people pick Miami over them in the East. Not gonna happen, Brady is the league's best QB (yeah, I said it, Peyton), running game rejuvenated with Maroney pushing Dillon to be good. Defense is a year healthier and still talented. San Diego- #1 against the run is a big deal. Only gonna get better against the pass. Rivers is not gonna be a dropoff from Brees, and the team who lost 7 games by less than 7, with the league's toughest schedule last year will make some noise in 06.
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    2006 Notre Dame is akin to 2005 USC. Throw in a slight downgrade at QB, moderate downgrade at WR, a huge disadvantage in RB talent, and a much tougher schedule.......and you get an 8-3 team instead of a National Championship contender. Losses to Michigan, USC, UCLA. BOOK IT!
  11. rawaction
    Any time a hitter goes to Texas, their value increases. Everyone can hit in Arlington. It looks like they might not be able to re-sign Lee, so they picked up some good insurance with Diaz and Nelson Cruz.
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    rawaction replied to Chocolate Milk's topic in Other Sports

    No way is Davis the #2 WR. Berrian has a ton of talent and has shown flashes in the regular season. Same with Bradley. I think Davis is the #4, but will see a ton of playing time.
  13. rawaction
    Yeah, I haven't been a Mulder fan since his first few seasons in Oakland. He was looking like the best of the Big 3 for a while (Hudson, Zito included), but easily was the one you could predict wouldn't continue his success. The Cubs need real help. No more of this lightning in the bottle crap, unless there is legitimate high reward chances. Mulder if healthy, IMO, is still a low end #3 starter.
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    rawaction replied to Chocolate Milk's topic in Other Sports

    I'd love to get Branch. But I don't want him and Moose. Like Goony said, Moose is a #2 WR. Branch is a borderline #1 at best. I don't want to pay 2 #2's like #1's.
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    Just a list.
  16. rawaction
    That season to me is more memorable for individual performances. Sosa's entire season, especially June, and the 2 GS series in Arizona. I will argue to the death that Wood's game was the best ever pitched. Consider his age, inexperience, and the conditions (looked like a potential rain-out) and it is better than anything Clemens has done. The Cubs had a nice showing in the playoffs that year too. I expected them to get swept, but they were in 2 of the games with a good chance to win with any offense whatsoever.
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    We'd still get compensation picks if he leaves right? I would think that is a better "gain" to the organization then whatever teams would be offering for a one month rental. Agree completely. I'd like to see Pierre traded though just so the temptation isn't there for Hendry. I think we can all agree that if Pierre is traded, it's a good sign he won't be back.
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    5 years isn't ideal, but the Cubs don't have much of a choice. Just like Beltran's deal wasn't ideal, but if you want to contend you have to offer it. I'd much rather offer such a deal to a guy who will be 33 when it expires, than to guys who are already in their 30's. Very good point. And I am on record as saying I would have given the deal to Beltran. I'd probably do it regardless anyway, because like you said, not much choice. He basically holds the Cubs for ransom because there is nothing else out there to replace him and they don't have the resources to fill yet 1 more hole.
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    I'm not liking that Aramis deal. 13M/year isn't horrible, especially for 07-09, but the 5 years makes that an ugly deal. A 33-year old Aramis, with a history of leg problems has a strong possibility of coming back to "Alou" the Cubs....without the big contract year. Roberts is a decent option. At first glance, I didn't like the 2 years, but he is easily tradeable with that contract and leadoff ability. Pie should be ready to take over by this time next year....unless the Cubs are winning. Guillen- yuck. Could have a resurgent year....but he's the RH Jacque Jones, with slightly more OBP ability. And to think he wouldn't be starting over or platooning with Jones....he would play instead of Murton, that would be a disasterous move. Batista is a guy I always pictured as a Cub when he got old and ineffective. I hope to God there's no interest there.
  20. rawaction
    Well, they are wrong. He won't be fired, because he's not under contract after this year. He just won't be re-signed, renewed, or re-hired.
  21. rawaction

    rawaction replied to Chocolate Milk's topic in Other Sports

    I think he re-aggravated that foot injury. Injuries starting to pile up now. Losing Johnson is bigger than people think. We now have no proven blocking FB. McKie just stinks at blocking, and Runnels? Unproven. Alex Brown: he says the right things, but 2 weeks for a dislocated shoulder? I'd be suprised if he makes the GB game. Who knows about Mike Brown.... TJ/CB: what will they be come opening day? 80%? 90%? I doubt they'll be 100%. Berrian: had his knee scoped a couple days ago I think. Bradley: won't be 100% back for awhile. This is starting to become worrisome. Much more worrisome than the so-called QB controversy everyone seems obsessed with. Assuming no re-aggrevations, all those players will be completely healthy by week 3-4. The Bears have a decent schedule against lesser teams, who happen to have gone thru a bunch of changes (coaching or personnel depending on the team) and probably won't be as capable as they will be toward the end of the season.
  22. rawaction
    At least you didn't sign Jeff George like the Raiders just did :D It could come down to Jeff George and Kerry Collins in the battle for the #1 pick. Of course, Volek and Brooks is just as epic a battle. Jets fans, I didn't forget about you either. Your general talent sucks too.
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    rawaction replied to Chocolate Milk's topic in Other Sports

    That does suck. I like both of those guys. Both aren't especially deep positions. Johnson is a key to the offense, like you said.
  24. rawaction
    Vance, you are now the 2nd best WR in Louisiana. Drew Brees has to be hating this move.
  25. rawaction
    I thought there was a pretty solid group that wanted point spreads for college and not NFL (which I agree with). Either way is fine, though.
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