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  1. Ding Dong Johnson
    I've heard 15 as a start for Soriano and as much as 17/18. Obviously 16 is more attractive than 18, from a team standpoint. But Drew is still the better option, in my mind. Especially if it's "just" 14. Drew $$ wise right between Lee and Aram. Does he deserve it? What else does have have besides his 20 HR and .390 OBP. I just haven't checked his stats thoroughly. Does he hit alot of doubles or something? He hits for power, hits for average, and he draws a lot of walks. His OBP in 04 was 436 and has been over 400 several times. He's a guaranteed 900+ OPS when he's playing.
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    Lefty One Out GuY
  3. Ding Dong Johnson
    In the old CBA, there was no differentiation. That's correct. I was stuck thinking A's + B's vs C's. C's had no limits, but they no longer exist.
  4. Ding Dong Johnson
    That might make more sense. They are talking though that they are going to get one of the Meche/Padilla/Lilly group-that's 1. Then they are going to add Marquis on top of that-that's 2. Of course, they are going to get their other starter through a trade. As for bats, they are trying to sign Soriano-that's number 3. After that, they are rumored to be signing another outfielder to give some time off to both Jones and Murton-if this person is a B, that's number 4. So that's 4 right there, and DeRosa makes 5, and Ramirez possibly makes 6. I haven't heard of differentiation between A's and B's as far as the quota goes-anybody have anymore info? My guess is that the signing priority will be 2 big bats, hoping to land 2 of Drew, Soriano, and Carlos Lee. Priority #2 will be to sign a #3 quality starter (they probably view Marquis or Meche to be that guy) and then to trade for another (Westbrook or Lee). I think if they miss out on at least 2 of those 3 bats, they'll turn toward a Tejada deal or something of the sort.
  5. Ding Dong Johnson
    Yes, what he said.
  6. Ding Dong Johnson
    i will give you scientific analysis: the cubs have never outbid anyone for a major free agent. once, macphail was super-excited because the cubs simply were among the finalists for mike hampton. Why did you make me remember that fiasco! Thats one move I'm glad they didnt make though... I thought we did outbid on Hampton, but he choose Colorado because of the area and schools or some BS like that... I heard we offered the very same amount and he chose CO for the reasons you pointed out, but I don't recall that coming from a super reliable source.
  7. Ding Dong Johnson
    Agreed, although I think Aardsma could grow into more than just serviceable. A nasty offspeed pitch and control of that heater would turn him into a pretty dominant closer.
  8. Ding Dong Johnson
    I do believe it is enforced, and what I've heard is that they're exploring to obtain either the big bat or the starter via a trade. Edit: I also think there are separate limits on A's vs B's. I can't find any documentation of limits on B's, but I'm assuming they exist.
  9. Ding Dong Johnson
    Exactly
  10. Ding Dong Johnson
    I'm not a psychic, but I doubt the mods approve of board members calling Hendry or anyone else "Fatass". Plus you refer to 2 different people as Fatass in the same post. Quite confusing. It's like having 2 brothers named Darryl. is that a newheart reference? Maybe. http://media.bladezone.com/contents/film/interviews/bill-sanderson/larry_newhart.jpg
  11. Ding Dong Johnson
    I'm not a psychic, but I doubt the mods approve of board members calling Hendry or anyone else "Fatass". Plus you refer to 2 different people as Fatass in the same post. Quite confusing. It's like having 2 brothers named Darryl.
  12. Ding Dong Johnson
    1/11/1988, making him age 18 now and 19 for next season. Jeez, makes me feel old. And I'm only 21! Shut up, whippersnapper.
  13. Ding Dong Johnson
    The fact that Marquis is working out for people leads me to believe he'll sign a minor league deal or something with a low base.
  14. Ding Dong Johnson
    And for those wondering what it might cost to get him... Next.
  15. Ding Dong Johnson
    Granny Smith is overrated.
  16. Ding Dong Johnson
    The thought of a blank check makes you think Lugo?
  17. Ding Dong Johnson
    I've thought about it, and I think I'd still like Izturis out of there.
  18. Ding Dong Johnson
    What is he? A sucky sucker who sucks.
  19. Ding Dong Johnson
    JD Drew in CF gives me a boner. Can I say boner?
  20. Ding Dong Johnson
    By looking at the list of potential targets, I can only hope the Cubs are confident (and have reason to be) that both Prior and Miller are at 100%. Otherwise, why?
  21. Ding Dong Johnson
    I don't like Lugo. I'd take him over Izturis, but I'd also take my neighbor Maria.
  22. Ding Dong Johnson
    That's quite a difficult feat to accomplish. One I would take my chances with to save over 2M per season.
  23. Ding Dong Johnson
    Aaron Rowand returning to the White Sox. Ahh, I was reading it as though it was a 2nd player. Bed time, I guess.
  24. Ding Dong Johnson
    A helluva raise from last year.
  25. Ding Dong Johnson
    Oh, and I sure do love the Don. Sure would be nice if he could make the jump to AAA for 07. Color me selfish.
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