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  1. CardsFanInChiTown
    Oakland has been interested in Frank Thomas. Trading for Zito would free up the cash to add him. That would then make their outfield crowded, which could make one of Kotsay, Bradley, Kielty or Payton available in that same trade. I read the trade of Bradley killed their interest in Thomas.
  2. CardsFanInChiTown
    I know Manny wants out of Boston, but why would he agree to Baltimore? It is still in the Northeast, and is a bad team. He would have no hope of winning there. Tejada's complaints don't make it seem like a very desirable place to play. I agree that it doesn't make sense, but if your main desire is to play for a winning team, why leave Boston? I think there a beef Manny has with Boston we know nothing about and I don't think Manny really cares about winning.
  3. CardsFanInChiTown
    I know Manny wants out of Boston, but why would he agree to Baltimore? It is still in the Northeast, and is a bad team. He would have no hope of winning there. Tejada's complaints don't make it seem like a very desirable place to play. There were rumblings he would accept a trade there.
  4. CardsFanInChiTown
    You're pretty sharp. Could you elaborate please? I think he's saying you have an authoritative grasp of the blatantly obvious. :wink:
  5. CardsFanInChiTown
    I think the person who buys a WS shirt is more likely to go to a Sox game or watch them on TV.
  6. CardsFanInChiTown
    I posted this in transactions but it's on ESPN now... http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2274777
  7. CardsFanInChiTown
    Looks like he's out after all... http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2274777
  8. CardsFanInChiTown
    I think it'll come down to the Boston, WSox and Cubs. I think the Angels would only be willing to offer prospects, when the O's seem to want an impact player.
  9. CardsFanInChiTown
    Lincoln Park = trendy to the max Hahaha no question, but the Sox seeds have been planted. Not really. We're talking about Trixies and Chads here. They probably don't even remember who the logo on the hat represents anymore. Especially after, like, their fourth, like, Red Bull and vodka. Aren't those the type fans we are talking about here? Sure, maybe the Sox have picked up more "hardcore" fans but in reality it's the casual baseball fans money the Sox are after. Lets face it if the Cubs lost 120 games and the Sox won another WS next year you'd still be a diehard Cubs fan.
  10. CardsFanInChiTown
    Lincoln Park = trendy to the max Hahaha no question, but the Sox seeds have been planted.
  11. CardsFanInChiTown
    I agree, but it can be done. Did you know the Sox outdrew the Cubs in the 1950-1970 and was pretty close attendence wise until this decade? TV was a big hurdle but WGN carries Sox games now. Chicago was more of a Sox town before and it can be that again. The White Sox have what, 15 games on WGN? They're going to get more ESPN games than WGN games. I know that the roles were reversed before, but it's a different time now, and much more difficult to earn back those fans. I have a hard time seeing the White Sox putting together the type of winning run that it would take to overcome the respective ballparks, the TV advantage, and still be more successful than the Cubs to win fans back. I don't know how many games WGN carries so you got me there. I suspect the Sox are looking at what's going on in LA and are trying to do the same. If I would have told you 10 years ago someday LA would be on the verge of becoming an Angel town I bet you would have called me crazy. Let's face it, winning the WS changes things. I think if the Sox continue to compete and the Cubs keep hovering around .500 for the next 5 years things could really change. Another thing, I live about a mile south of Wrigley and I see more Sox hats now than I do Cub hats.
  12. CardsFanInChiTown
    I agree, but it can be done. Did you know the Sox outdrew the Cubs thru the 1950-1970 and was pretty close attendence wise until this decade? TV was a big hurdle but WGN carries Sox games now. Chicago was more of a Sox town before and it can be that again.
  13. CardsFanInChiTown
    I know I'm going to sound like a broken record but... The Cubs were better last year than their record indicated. According to the BP adjusted standings they were a 85-86 win team. Add to the fact they have upgraded that team, most likely have improved health and the Cards\Astros regression it's easy to think they will contend next year. Keys to next season: 1) 180 innings from Prior 2) .950 OPS from Lee 3) Demp is still a solid closer 4) The rookies are servicable 5) They don't trade Walker That said, I hope I'm wrong. :wink:
  14. CardsFanInChiTown
    So you wanted a large overbid to get him? 5\75? i assume that no one was offering 3/39. i could be wrong, but that would appear to be a large overbid. I'm pretty sure he could have gotten more years and money from the Blue Jays. Wasn't there a non offical offer of 5 for 55 for giles from toronto or something like that? I thought they offered 4 yrs but nothing was confirmed.
  15. CardsFanInChiTown
    So you wanted a large overbid to get him? 5\75? i assume that no one was offering 3/39. i could be wrong, but that would appear to be a large overbid. I'm pretty sure he could have gotten more years and money from the Blue Jays.
  16. CardsFanInChiTown
    So you wanted a large overbid to get him? 5\75?
  17. CardsFanInChiTown
    Why would that have been illogical if he loves where he plays? because we don't know if he loves where he plays. he's been one of the biggest critics of the new stadium and it's effect on the numbers of left-handed hitters, for one. you just can't ignore the premier free agent on the market because he's from california and likes to surf, and then say: "he wasn't available anyways". the cubs didn't even sniff giles, even though signing him would have gone farther to closing the biggest hole on this team than a million free agent middle relievers would have. that's hendry's fault, he's a crappy GM. I can understand your anger because Hendry did nothing. I'm just not so sure I agree with your belief that 3\39 would have been a lock to sign him.
  18. CardsFanInChiTown
    Why would that have been illogical if he loves where he plays?
  19. CardsFanInChiTown
    um.... 1. not all players make their homes in the cities that they play in. they also spend half of their time on the road anyway, so it's not really a big deal to live in san diego and play somwhere else. 2. players accept more money all the time to change venues. JD Drew was born and raised in Georgia, yet accepted 55 mil to play in LA. maddux could have gone to san diego, but accepted more money to play for the cubs. it's absolutely insane to suggest that players aren't affected by money, especially today. 3. giles would be a cub at 3/39, believe it. 4. by your logic, it's a wonder why anyone would sign with the cubs, considering that there are much more climatically hospitable places to play. why doesn't hawaii have a team? last time i checked, baseball was played primarily in the summer. and even in april, you're going to have to travel somewhere cold to play--the padres don't have any more home games than the cubs. Just because J.D. Drew decides to leave for $$$ doesn't mean Giles would do the same. 3/39 getting it done with Giles is a belief not a fact, there were several reports indicating the Blue Jays offered Giles 4 yrs.
  20. CardsFanInChiTown
    A 2005 Loaiza, crappy season disguised by RFK. Loaiza was not crappy last year even if you factor in RFK. He wasn't great but certainly not crappy. 4.71 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, .306/.358/.435/.792 line against away from RFK last year. That's pretty crappy IMO. Z's 05 - Home: 3.78 Away: 2.77 Prior's 05 - Home: 2.83 Away: 4.79 Mulder's 05 - Night: 2.26 Day: 6.86 I understand RFK is a pitchers park but splits can be freaky. Loiaza's VROP (takes in account park effects) was 24th for all MLB pitchers.
  21. CardsFanInChiTown
    I'd be all for that, but I don't think there's anyway he'll be that patient and reasonable. I don't know. He's already had a big contract that he didn't live up to, so I think teams are reluctant to give him another one. The similarities to Millwood are many. Same agent, same type of contract at a similar age, similar high HR allowed season. Different market. When Millwoon waited a year there was hardly any money for FA's. This year there's a huge demand for starting pitching this offseason. Not to mention next offseason there will be a lot more top tier SP talent out there. I beg to differ. Benson, Clement, Lieber, Lowe, Pedro, Milton, Ortiz, Pavano, and Wright all got at least 7.5M last offseason. Actually your right, I was thinking of 03 for some reason. #-o
  22. CardsFanInChiTown
    A 2005 Loaiza, crappy season disguised by RFK. Loaiza was not crappy last year even if you factor in RFK. He wasn't great but certainly not crappy.
  23. CardsFanInChiTown
    I'd be all for that, but I don't think there's anyway he'll be that patient and reasonable. I don't know. He's already had a big contract that he didn't live up to, so I think teams are reluctant to give him another one. The similarities to Millwood are many. Same agent, same type of contract at a similar age, similar high HR allowed season. Different market. When Millwoon waited a year there was hardly any money for FA's. This year there's a huge demand for starting pitching this offseason. Not to mention next offseason there will be a lot more top tier SP talent out there.
  24. CardsFanInChiTown
    The only thing going against him is there is no way the Yankees bid for him, and I highly doubt Boston wants a guy who busted in the Bronx. But with all the money going out to second tier pitchers, I'm sure he can rake in a 3/27 at least. He's durable and a much better bet than Matt Morris who got 3/27. Besides, Boston and the Yanks haven't really been in on any FA starters this winter. Something tells me he signs with a team like the O's, Royals or Tigers.
  25. CardsFanInChiTown
    I think you are forgetting someone... ??????? Didn't Mark Grace lead MLB in hits in the 90s? Barry Bonds was the player left out.
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