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My 2 cents. Taken on its own, this deal isn't that bad. Hendry probably overpaid a little, but Eyre makes the bullpen better. But the big pictures shows that since the 2005 season ended, the Cubs have spent over $10M on the team's #7 starter, a backup middle infielder on a team with 3 other viable middle IF options, and a 3rd bullpen lefty. The even bigger picture shows that the Cubs still have below average production in RF, CF, and SS, with an unproven LF and less money to spend to upgrade these positions than they did a few weeks ago.
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Juan Pierre is a big trade? No, I could see a big rip off deal for Abreu. Hendry can't be happy with the likes of Encarnacion or whoever else he's been rumored for. Dunn is gonna cost too much. I think Abreu could come cheaply (i.e. no Pie). It won't happen anytime soon though.
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I think he's just good. My fantasy team thinks so too.
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I'd trade for him. But it would be interesting to see who he would "choose" to play for as a FA.
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The only reason not to get Giles is if you already have a comparable younger player in the OF. Heck, this team overpaid Sosa, Alou, Wood with huge contracts, not to mention the outrageous money given to bad 26th men. I would pay Giles 5/50 if that's what it took and hope he retires, restructures or something after 3-4 years.
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Of course, he's won a division title in every season of his career. and you can be damn sure that he catches the crap out of that ball. Winning and catching are contagious. Furcal is a winner and a catcher. That reeks of impactness.
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Of course, he's won a division title in every season of his career.
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It's really time for Skiles to stop being stubborn and stop putting all the firepower on the bench to start the game. The Bulls seem to be a team that starts slow, maybe it's because they have 4 non-factors on offense starting the game (not a bad start last night, and Noc did have 18, but still). Any other coach in the league would have Deng and Sweetney at the F positions to start.
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Has Hendry ever non-tendered a player? He seems to be a guy that hates to give up on a player without getting something in return. How long did it take him to get rid of Lenny, Delino, and Enrique?
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Monster year for Aramis Ramirez in 2006
rawaction replied to AramisRamirez's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
Giles and Dunn will pick up the slack. -
He was seriously our best reliever for a long time in 2004. I don't know what happened to him, but I hope he figures it out in Texas. Wonder who the player will be. Alan Benes? That's hilarious
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I wouldn't go TE in the 1st either. I would like WR with an outside shot of OLB in the 1st. Hillenmeyer has been awesome this year, from what I can tell (watched 1.5 games), but he's not a difference maker. It would be nice to have some more speed over there. I want a Wilber Marshall over Rosie Colvin type player over there.
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Where are you Bruce?
rawaction replied to b_wiggy_66's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
I don't really want Giles 2nd. I'd rather have him 3rd. Giles would have the highest OBP, so you want your power (Lee, Ramirez) getting the cracks at knocking him in. But Giles also has the ability to knock home some runs. In a perfect world, the Cubs would have a 1-2 combo (Furcal and Walker/Murton) who could get on base 35% of the time in front of Giles, Lee, and ARam. Giles between the 2 RHs would be nice, but I'd rather Lee and/or Ramirez hit with a runner on 40% of the time, than Ramirez and/or Murton/Barrett/whoever. -
Counting on Wood to be healthy is `stupid,' says Rothschild
rawaction replied to Balsa's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
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These rumored deals make me angry. Nothing's wrong with MacDougle or Pierre. They are decent players. But it sickens me to see Hendry continually shoot for decent. He's going after role players when there are huge holes in the everyday lineup. Sure, it's nice to have great defense, middle relief, and a leadoff hitter. But it's better to have a true impact player when one is out there for the taking.
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Goodness, if any of those names are involved, this is a bad deal (except Corey). Probably the top 3 pitchers in the system. Easily the top 3 lefties (save Pawelek, I guess). I wouldn't give up any of the 3, let alone, 2 of them.
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I don't know. Walker's the cheapest player on the Cubs offense. He's productive and gives the Cubs what they need (OBP/LH bat). The Cubs have a lot of arms comparable to Heilman, who just turned 27 (this weekend actually).
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Could have been worse. Jones is gonna play this week right?
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Why is Walker for Heilman a rip-off for the Cubs? read his post again. sure seems like it's the other way around. A rip-off FOR the Cubs. Why does he think the Cubs are getting a steal in that deal?
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Why is Walker for Heilman a rip-off for the Cubs?
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That link also says Lugo to the Braves, Mench to the Cubs, and Torii Hunter to NYY are close.
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Man, the defense is gonna be tired.
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Better to be lucky than good.
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What just happened? Gamecenter has no clue, but the Bears have 7 points.
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HOLY HELL!