CardsFanInChiTown

Which team has the most ex cubs? Therein lies your answer... :wink:

You really think there's going to be a sweepstakes for Sosa's services? I wouldn't be shocked to see him go unsigned.... Hah, it was a joke.

You should make a new thread for this one.

Think the Cards could be in play for the Sammy Sosa free agent sweepstakes?

His OPS in 14 games this year was 1.071. I think he still has something left in the tank.

I read Jacque Jones ( :x !)is on our radar to. That's the guy I think would be a good fit of the Cubs :wink:

I love Rodriguez but I wouldn't trust him to start LF for us next year. I do worry about the age of our OF however this team is in a good position to win a championship next year therefore if signing an old fart like Giles puts us over the top then so be it.

1) I agree. 2) I agree. 3) I don't have 5-year splits, but the 3 year splits show that Pujols has been quite a bit better than A-rod over the last 3 years offensively. Probably enough to make up for A-rod's defensive value. 3) Bonds was so good for 4 years he still might be the best player over the last 5 years.

Is there a good website for baseball player contract info? Thanks!

3/39 will not get it done with Giles. Most likely not - it was more wishful thinking. Not to hijack the thread but has there been anything in the news about what Giles expects? I haven't seen anything.

I think it was both - good pitching and subpar hitting

I'm not sure if Sanders and Edmonds will start in the outfield next season. I can see one of them, but not both. I heard Reyes may be back by August next year. Evidently, his prognosis was better than what they initially thought it would be after surgery. I still say the Cardinals need another big time starter. The Astros had a big advantage in starting pitching because there's little to no drop-off between Pettite, Oswalt and Clemens. But for the Cardinals, it's Carpenter and then a big drop off after that. Mulder absolutely looked clueless last night. He covered first base late, threw wild pitches (Molina should have been charged a passed ball on one), and he didn't know which base to throw to on the sac bunt. Mulder just looked shaky. Edmonds is a lock to be back next year. I agree the Cards could use another big time arm but I just don't see the cards finding another "shut down" pitcher out there. Anyway really the Cards offense was a bigger problem in the post season then the pitching.

I think Reggie will be back for one more year. We'll resign Gruz. Morris is gone, but we'll replace him by finding an aging arm that we'll turn around. Oh and we'll sign Giles for 3\39* 8) *

Spider-Man is a freaking emo wuss. nuff said,

Good point, and lets not forget Dusty manages better in day games.

Batman was a freaking suicide bomber!?!?! Is it too late to change my vote????

The bat tootsy dance http://bebubebududeh.ytmnd.com/ nuff said

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Don't even get my started on TLR's creepy love of animals.

Come on guys TLR's night time sun glasses are way cooler then anything Dusty's got.

I understand what you are saying but have you ever noticed how players sign discounts and waive no-trade clauses just to play in st louis? The Cardinals are a well run organization. I don't think that has anything to do with their fans though. And I do think the discounts are a bit overstated. Declaring St. Louis the best baseball city is ridiculous and indicative of feelings of inferiority. But whatever, Card fans are great in their own minds. Sorry, the post I made wasn't very clear. I don't claim stl has the best baseball fans. However, I do think players like playing there in part because of the fans and that can lead to "friendly" discounts. Did I overstate it? Most likely. And is it the only factor? No way. Now lets let this dog die :lol:

With all due respect this was a little over the line. With all due respect, I find it offensive that someone would come here and claim to be the "best fans." It essence, it's saying "I'm a better fan than you are" simply based upon the team I root for. So, if you don't like it...I really could care less. I don't think K-Town was claiming we were the "best fans". I believe it was in regards to contracts and such. I don't always agree with everything K-Town says but I've never found him to be a troll. This is a Cubs board so I'll lay off. Just my opinion.

With all due respect this was a little over the line.

Buy into what? IMO, that poll is meaningless, within the context of whether or not a player signs below market. The real reasons, IMO, are: 1) Good organization 2) Good chance to get a WS ring 3) Good chance to play integral part (start) Logic being that the money will be there, one way or the other (endorsements). If you don't have the three items above, you are very unlikely to get a player to take below market to sign with you. Is it not ironic that the Cardinal just happen to have an excellent organization and a good chance at the WS just about every year? I think those are reasons to. I am also of the opinion players LOVE the first innning curtain calls even if they are silly. The fans aren't the "only" reason. Just one factor.

They're a difinitive source, in the context of what we were discussing. They have interaction with fans, and players from other teams. I'm sure that's what they're basing their opinions on. What do YOU think they're basing their opinions on? As pointed out, it's not a scientific poll, but it works for the context that we need it to work. Look at what he said. Why weren't White Sox fans and Cubs fans separated in that poll? Might it have mattered? Who knows? But a lot of AL players wouldn't have chosen "Chicago" because they don't think "best fans" when they consider the scum they deal with at the cell. (My. Dybas, we're looking at you.) The poll means nothing, and if you think it means something, please tell me, who is the best manager? Surely I'd take the players word on that over best fans. I have no idea what would happen if you seperated Chicago fans. I know that about 50% of National League players believe that St. Louis has the best fans. That's pretty decisive, especially in the context of what we're talking about. I have my own opinion on who the best manager in baseball is. That has nothing to do with players giving home town discounts. You don't think that the players might want to play for the "best manager"? Sure, there are lots of reasons players choose certain team. What is the point?