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  1. Ding Dong Johnson
    Correct. Wait, do they have cars in Idaho?
  2. Ding Dong Johnson
    Colvin is the only "important" player we've got playing in the CWS; Smith was only a 35th round selection and he's a junior. I'll bet he's going back unless we overslot him but who knows? I wasn't referring to the Cubs. The Short-A season in my town is a Cardinals affiliate. #-o Who cares about the Cards? Der "closet Cards fan" wood does, that's who. Note the bolded part.
  3. Ding Dong Johnson
    What about Jeremy Bloom though...wasn't he in the US Skiing team? What's the difference between that and minor league ball? corporate sponsorship. Yep, I posted this in the Smardalasmardala thread in the draft forum:
  4. Ding Dong Johnson
    Yes, it just went right by both of us.
  5. Ding Dong Johnson
    One of the more overrated players in the game, IMO.
  6. Ding Dong Johnson
    I didn't read the question right. I picked Todd Haney.
  7. Ding Dong Johnson
    Cubs suck, still beat Oswalt and his dumb tractor-riding ass. 5-3.
  8. Ding Dong Johnson
    Zambrano is a #4 at best because 3 of Houston's starters had lower ERA's last year.
  9. Ding Dong Johnson
    So, he's a 3/4 only on select teams? I can't believe you are even arguing this. What you're saying is that Scott Elarton is a No. 1. How am I saying that? You're saying that Prior's 3.80 ERA is the makings of a 3/4 when the numbers clearly do not support that claim. Scott Elarton's ERA over that timeframe is over 5.
  10. Ding Dong Johnson
    So, he's a 3/4 only on select teams?
  11. Ding Dong Johnson
    Right, because that's exactly what I meant to imply. After a very strong outting from Prior last night, I expected to come here and read positive things about it. Instead, I read three pages of mainly negative posts about the situation. One of the best pitchers in baseball is either ready or almost ready to join our rotation... that's a big deal and something to get excited about, especially considering that the Cubs haven't given us a whole lot to get excited about this year. I just expected a more positive attitude I guess. Well, he had one good season and has pitched like a No. 3/4 starter since then, when he pitches. I don't think a lot of people are expecting to get one of the best pitchers in baseball. In what world is Prior's 3.67 ERA (quoting you) of 2005 the stuff of a 3/4 starter (without even mentioning the fact that he pitched more half the season after taking a line drive to the elbow)? In the starts he has made the last two years, his ERA is 3.80. I can't see how that is any better than a No. 3. Because if every team had 2 starters that were better, his ERA would have to be ranked in the 60-90 range. It's much better than that. He was 30th last year and would have tied for 34th (with Dontrelle) in 2004 had he pitched enough innings to qualify.
  12. Ding Dong Johnson
    Fixed. Wish it was better news, though. :cry:
  13. Ding Dong Johnson
    To prove Bernie is Amish. After all, they are the only ones who share recipes, aren't they?
  14. Ding Dong Johnson
    As the next GM of this franchise, all I will tell you is that you had better get your resume in quickly. It had also better be accurate, because I will check up on you *George O'Leary*.
  15. Ding Dong Johnson
    It's more likely that they finally just figured out that he's not very good.
  16. Ding Dong Johnson
    They'll be fine if they start the season with a long road trip. They won't have to worry about October.
  17. Ding Dong Johnson
    When I see how much money the medium market D-Backs are willing to eat for an unproductive player, I can't figure out why big market Hendry won't do the same with the equally unproductive Glendon Rusch, who has one less year and significantly less money owed to him than Ortiz. Must be that lefty thing - different topic for a different day I guess. Funny, that's the first thing that came to my mind. I'm hoping this and 1 more quality start by Marmol = Glendon DFA'd when Prior is activated. Eyre and Ohman are enough in the pen.
  18. Ding Dong Johnson
    He's a tool. Don't just take wade's word, his own pitching coach thinks so too.
  19. Ding Dong Johnson
    He had Randy Johnson and Curt Shilling. And a juiced Luis Gonzalez.
  20. Ding Dong Johnson
    With or without RISP, Dunn gets on base. With those 54 ABs, he has drawn 18 walks. His BA with RISP may not be to your liking, but he's got an 860 OPS. That's still pretty good. I'm not the biggest Dunn fan around, but I know enough to know that what he does offensively is much better than anything any of our outfielders do.
  21. Ding Dong Johnson
    I'm leaning toward not reading Bruce's columns anymore. They have been making me feel a bit depressed of late. It's one thing to gripe about the same old stuff here, but it really hits home when it's printed for all to see. Man, I hate the Cobs.
  22. Ding Dong Johnson
    There is no such thing. yeah there is. OK, example?
  23. Ding Dong Johnson
    This is actually a conversation that's been had quite a bit in other threads, but off the top of my head.... Larry Dierker Davey Johnson (though he just found employment elsewhere) Bobby Valentine Jim Riggleman Bob Brenly Lou Brown Leslie Nielsen Punky Brewster Eek! the cat Eek! the Cat!?! No way!!! Bring in Sharky. He'll light a fire under the team, and won't be afraid to yell (or bite) at umps. Kumbaya!
  24. Ding Dong Johnson
    Was in the Jays system, we claimed him a month or so ago.
  25. Ding Dong Johnson
    Awesome!
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