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Sammy
ConstableRabbit replied to Banedon's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
I genuinely miss him and I'm not afraid to say it. -
Those statements aren't necessarily the same thing, or rather, can be interpreted differently, imo. As was said, we don't know what trades were proposed to Hendry. For all we know, teams could've been offering us next to nothing for one, if not all of those guys. If Hendry makes it seem like they're untouchable, it gives him some more bargaining power if a deal does come up where it makes sense to trade them. (E.g. another GM could inquire about one of the three, already knowing that Hendry had shyd away from trading them, and Hendry could say something along the lines of "Fine, I'll give you (Pie/Hill/Murton), but only if...). If the price is right, no player is off-limits.
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ha, wow... I actually felt he was one of the better commentators... I always liked him.
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Yeah, that was tough to swallow. I think Sosa's OPS was 1.170-something and Bonds' was over 1.300. Too big of a gap to really consider Sosa. However, had we ended up in the postseason, I'm sure the writers would've given it to him, or at least thought about it.
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I, to this day, have no idea how we almost made the playoffs that year with Bill Mueller missing most of the year (and being replaced by Ron Coomer), Damon Buford playing a prominent role, Matt Stairs playing first for half the year, our best pitcher being Jon Lieber, the immortal Jeff Fassero blowing games left and right out of the bullpen, etc. That was just a majorly overachieving team. What a fun season. :P Sammy. Sosa. (.328/.437/.737) the 64/160/146 didn't hurt either All byproducts of the afforementioned. :wink: (Except the HR) More memorable was the number of first place MVP votes he recieved: 2 ...and my hatred of Bonds strengthened...
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Thanks a lot, I've been looking for something to pass the time between now and ST.
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I, to this day, have no idea how we almost made the playoffs that year with Bill Mueller missing most of the year (and being replaced by Ron Coomer), Damon Buford playing a prominent role, Matt Stairs playing first for half the year, our best pitcher being Jon Lieber, the immortal Jeff Fassero blowing games left and right out of the bullpen, etc. That was just a majorly overachieving team. What a fun season. :P Sammy. Sosa. (.328/.437/.737) the 64/160/146 didn't hurt either
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Ok CubbieRich, wins can be used to evaluate a pitcher. However, they don't tell you how good he actually pitches, hurls, throws the ball. If there are two pitchers on your team, one with a high era and more wins, the other with a low era and less wins, clearly the pitcher with the high era, was more valuable to your team during that year because when he pitched, for whatever reason, the team won. I think that was the point you were trying to convey. However, a flaw in this argument is that the reason why he won more could be anything, including luck. The argument against wins is that it seems to ignore the fact that during the course of that season, the pitcher with the low era was a better pitcher. Had he been given the same run support, luck, etc. he would've won more games plain and simple. Do you mean to say that given two free agent pitchers, you would pay more for a guy like Russ Ortiz in 2003, who had an era approaching 4 despite having 21 wins, than you would for a guy like Clemens in 2005, who had an era under 2 and "only" 13 wins?
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"Oh don't worry about that umpire.. I'll have a word with him after the game.." -priceless
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Good points B, but with regard to the Cubs' interest: is it possible that Hendry is trying to not tip his hand (or rather, what he wants his hand to be)? I mean, if we went all gung-ho about how we wanted him, wouldn't he have even more bargaining power than he already has? I'm not terribly optimistic about us landing him, but from what I've read, that's something that Beane does. it seems possible, but if we're going to come up with baseless hypothetical scenarios, they might as well be a happy ones, right? :D Well, I mean, I don't want to automatically lose all faith in Hendry because of what appears to be (or is) a poor signing with Perez. I'm trying my best here :wink:
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Good points B, but with regard to the Cubs' interest: is it possible that Hendry is trying to not tip his hand (or rather, what he wants his hand to be)? I mean, if we went all gung-ho about how we wanted him, wouldn't he have even more bargaining power than he already has? I'm not terribly optimistic about us landing him, but from what I've read, that's something that Beane does.
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He also seems to have trouble hitting the breaking ball EDIT: Or maybe it's just against us :lol:
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I love Matsui, although, as has been discussed, he's most likely Bronx or bust
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Benson seems like exactly the type of pitcher that Hendry would covet. Your use of the word covet is a natural segue to the inevitable mention of Anna Benson that must ensue. Hahah I was getting ready to say that
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2006 Cubs Convention: Passes on Sale Monday 11/7
ConstableRabbit replied to Mizzou's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
Absolutely. But they are sold out. If you find any for 50 be sure to let me know. I've gone every year since the 6th grade, and will be attending this year as well. It's awesome. -
Well put.
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surely you jest!?! From what I've seen, SAS just states whatever the mainstream media is saying at the time (e.g. OMG PATS R SO GOOD!!!111) and says it with an urban accent. Viewing his ridiculous attire is just a bonus. Quite Frankly, I don't care for him.
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I'd only wear an anti-Cubs success shirt in the company of fellow Cubs fans, and we would have to make sure no Cubs foes would be able to purchase them. :wink: That being said, I'm all for Meat&Potatoes' avatar in Tshirt form, depending on how the offseason ends up.
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Yeah. I could just see some of the questions now: How the hell did you give Neifi a 2-year contract worth $5 mill dollars? ARe you on crack or something? :lol: I would just ask him to justify thinking that Brian Giles will be overpriced, when he's overpaid 2 players that are completely redundant by a factor of 5. I'd also ask him if he's on crack. :P He probably overpays for the crack too.
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That happened in August. I just haven't wanted to think about the Cubs much since then. Count me in regarding that baseball malaise. It just got too painful. Well Jon, no world series, but there's still hope for... THE CAPITAL ONE BOWL! WOOOO!
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What 1-loss team would deserve to play in the Rose Bowl?
ConstableRabbit replied to Derwood's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
As a college football fan, as well as a Northwestern fan who saw them early in the season, let me tell you that they could very easily have two by now. Well yeah, but they didn't win the Northwestern game on a play with one second left after Paterno whined to the officials to unjustly get a couple seconds put back on the clock earlier. Hahaha, that's true. I wasn't trying to take anything away from them, and I don't have sour grapes or anything, but if they don't convert on that 4th and 15 in Evanston I don't think they ever end up being a top 10 team. I'd have to give it to Miami or Texas. -
What 1-loss team would deserve to play in the Rose Bowl?
ConstableRabbit replied to Derwood's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
As a college football fan, as well as a Northwestern fan who saw them early in the season, let me tell you that they could very easily have two by now. -
One man's speculation
ConstableRabbit replied to Backtobanks's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
Did I miss something here? -
I've always hated Clemens since that "I thought it was the ball" fiacso where he threw the broken bat at Piazza. But Bonds is definately my number 1.
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Except "team chemistry" isn't a physical thing. It's an abstract, in the same mould as "love", "hate", "glory", "shame", "sorrow", "joy". Can you touch "love"? Can you see "hate"? Can you smell "glory"? Can you find "sorrow"? Can you measure "shame"? Can you buy "joy"? The answer to all of those questions is no. Does that mean that none of those abstracts exist? The answer to that question is no too. No, but this postseason you can feel drama.. on FOX. Sorry, couldn't resist. As for chemistry, I'd have to agree with what Vance alluded to earlier: Winning solves all (if not most) of team problems. Winning is the best team chemistry. I'll now let you get back to the debate.
