nolanwood

Apparently the Cubs fans on here do care to a certain extent, as there is currently a 2 page thread regarding the hatred towards white sox fans. I was just attempting to get some further insight in regards to the matter. I don't pay attention to them at all - frankly, I could care less. But I thought this would be an interesting subject matter, and apparently it's not. We can just go back to discussing how we should trade one of the best hitters on our team (Walker), the classless cubs fans that boo latroy hawkins, and continue a 70 page thread started by a troll for acquiring Dunn.

Thanks for the help guys!! I was only looking for a couple rational opinions as to why this occurs..... Apparently it's perfectly fine to post a white sox/hate thread on here - that gets filled up with TWO pages of opinions....but when I ask a polite, logical queston I get blasted for it.

Did you miss my point? It's obvious you did..... Thanks for the great insight!! :?

I've got a good buddy (sox fan) who occasionally posts at the supposedly "premier" white sox message board consisting of intelligent posters, Soxtalk. I just took a browse over there, and there's at least 4 current topics regarding the Cubs. My questions is - Why are they SO obsessed with the Cubs? You'd think with the season that they're having that they could move beyond this, but they can't! I'm sorry, but I can't comprehend this!! :?

I agree.....I cussed him repeatedly when he blew those saves for us - yet no situation ever called for him getting booed like he did with us this year - and especially not tonight or last nite. I felt pathetic being a cubs fan as those ignorant fans were booing him. I felt so bad for Latroy tonight. :(

I really hope Clement is alright He's one of my favorite pitchers, and I wish he was still with us.....we screwed up there. It was about time he was finally getting the recognition he deserved - he's a quiet guy - super nice - and goes about his business without gloating at all. He's slipped under the radar WAY too long. :(

I really dont want Willy Mo at all....that'd be a waste of our time. And it doesnt suprise me that Cinci thinks he might have talent - they've been trying to unload and sell him for awhile.

There is no way I want Manny's horrid defense on this team - he makes Dunn and Alou look like gold glovers.

The Reds are definitely skewed in their visions of what they want in return - but I don't think Dunn was ever in Hendry's radar. Kearns was always the man he wanted, or talked about.

It Sox that apparently Hendry has no desire for Dunn - and time is fading fast on pulling a Kearns deal. I'm afraid the Cubs won't be making any deals before the deadline this year.... Burnett would be nice, but you'd be adding another injury prone pitcher. Schmidt would be a nice addition too, but he just doesn't have the same stuff he used to. Both would be nice additions to pick up cheaply, but that just isn't going to happen.

Burnett is not going to get a long term contract with Florida, which is exactly why he will likely be traded this year. If you've been following the trade talks and rumors, you'd know that teams haven't expressed that much of an interest in signing Burnett long term at this point in the year - and everywhere I read it states the chances of him staying put in Florida for the remainder of the season is growing more and more likely by the minute. Florida can try all they want to get rid of him - but it just isnt working out for them. They can just get rid of him, they'll just have to takes less in return. Burnett can want a long term contract all he wants, but as far as I know he has no trade rights. If a team wants him for the remainder of the season, and the Marlins will take a rental price, I fail to see what Burnett's contract desires have to do with anything. I'm not gonna argue with you - we're both only speculating, as neither one of us run the Marlins organization. Also, I stated Burnett was looking for long term above instead of short term. Apparently he does have a say in the matter. "A.J. Burnett may not be going anywhere after all. He's very reluctant to sign a long-term deal with anyone since he's so close to free agency. However, most teams are only going to want him if they know he'll be around for a few years, so he may just stay put and then see what he can get in this winter." rotoworld 7.25.05 "

Burnett is not going to get a long term contract with Florida, which is exactly why he will likely be traded this year. If you've been following the trade talks and rumors, you'd know that teams haven't expressed that much of an interest in signing Burnett long term at this point in the year - and everywhere I read it states the chances of him staying put in Florida for the remainder of the season is growing more and more likely by the minute. Florida can try all they want to get rid of him - but it just isnt working out for them. I'm sure they would much rather get something for him now than let him go to FA, but so far the only team that is even still considering him is the White Sox, and I doubt they pull the trigger.

Burnett is looking for a long term deal - it is likely he wont be traded this year.

I'd take Schmidt and Alou in a heartbeat!!! Unfotunately, neither would really be a long term fix, and I dont think we're looking for rentals this year. Plus, I see absolutely no way that Hendry tries to get Alou back on this staff.

enjoy the game - I'm making the trip up to wrigley this weekend from St Louis too!! The weather is supposed to be alot nicer and cool off by the weekend as well. :)

I still can't believe there's a thread 3 pages long on the Cubs being sellers..... We just left a series @ Busch where we were one double play from sweeping them....and Nomar and Williamson are returning in a couple weeks. WHY WOULD WE BE SELLERS???????????

I agree with you, I don't see us agreeing upon a trade with the Reds - and in regards to Winn, I believe he'll be wearing a Skankees uniform by the end of the week....

What a game tonight!! It was not near as hot as the previous 2 games, thus the beer drinking was a little more outta hand tonight. After the game, I think it was the quietest trip on the metro Ive ever been on!! :)

I think this team is far off from being sellers!!! You're already giving up? - you get nowhere in life being a quitter.

No kidding - he didn't earn that nickname "wild thing" for nuthin'!!

Isringhausen has been very successful, and he makes games ALOT more interesting than Dempster..... The bottom line is that Dempster gets the save. And, more often than not, I don't think he makes the game THAT interesting - definitely not comparable with JoBo. We've been complaining ever since he filled in the closer seat that he's boring to watch in the 9th because there's no action..... Seems like there is a major lack of short-term memory's on here.

Very interesting that the poll thus far shows that Kerry pitching well the rest of the season would have the biggest impact on this team - yet there's a "trade wood" thread every 2 weeks on here...... Have faith.....have faith..... :) :)

hmmmm.... did this post contribute anything at all? The only valid argument I see above is the walk issue. The rest is poorly thought-out garbage. If you were attempting a joke, I don't think making fun of people with physical handicaps is that funny at all, nor is your buddy mispronouncing somebody's name :?

I absolutely don't want to see Wood go anywhere - and I'll cease reading anymore threads suggesting it. Wood has had some horrid bad luck, and I most definitely have not even come close to giving up on him yet. When he's healthy, hes a dominating pitcher plagued with little run support. I have 100% faith that Kerry's luck will change soon. I'd be curious to see a tally of how many of these Wood bashers were the same folks that said we dont have a chance at the postseason after 2 months of baseball..... Does anybody remember when we played .500 ball 1/5 seasons - I'm truly thankful for what we've got, and for the leaders on this team.

I would be happy with kearns as well - but for some reason I just dont see us dealing with the Reds.