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  1. SpongeWorthy
    So what do you think the potential price tag on a Harang trade is vs. say Rich Harden? I'd prefer Harang...he's a horse and I couldn't stand another Prior-type situation. I remember back in 03 and all anyone could talk about was how Prior, Harden, and Beckett were going to rack up every Cy Young for the rest of the decade--only Beckett's lived up to his potential. 4 years of 200+ innings and ~120 ERA+ is rare and he's still only 30 with a reasonable contract going forward.
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    So how many poor offensive outings in a row do we need before we reach a tipping point and a good number of people want to sign Bonds?
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    I'm only interested in seeing if Eyre can give up a cycle in reverse order at this point.
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    How do you guys see the WR position shaking out? I've been flipping through some of the preview mags and they seem to put Booker and Lloyd at the top for flanker and split end. I'm sure the reasoning there is because they're veterans and it's probably a stab in the dark anyway. Booker probably has the inside track on a starting job but I can't imagine Lloyd is ahead of anyone. Personally, I'm fine with Booker but I'd like to see the young guys get lots of snaps. Physically I think we have a talented group and I'm hoping Monk can step up because we'd have a good mixture of speed/possession/size if he did. Also Mark Bradley not shattering like a piece of glass would be nice.
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    Oh poor Kerry he has to save a one run lead. I'm sure he's fine with it.
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    Hopefully we won't be baffled by Hoffman's 82 MPH heater.
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    We're going to put a man on Mars before we get decent GameCast software. Is there any area of technology that has improved less than gametrackers in the last 10 years or so?
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    Maybe Pax just wants someone who will go quietly when the time comes so he can take over as coach. We all know Collins will be out of work for about 2 seconds until he's back in the booth.
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    It's effeminate for Martin to be a such a singles hitter. He's a catcher for god's sake. Yeah, I'm reaching. I'm frustrated.
  10. SpongeWorthy
    DeRosa has the most nondescript .857 OPS in major league history.
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    Not that he's had a bad one, but Lowe has always struck me as the kind of pitcher who should've had a better career than he's had. I've watched a lot of Dodgers games the last few seasons and the guy can look like one of the best pitchers in baseball, stuff/location wise, on any given start.
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    Marmol just wanted to get some runners on so our sham closer wouldn't have to face the heart of their order.
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    Edmonds is the Holocaust of ballplayers.
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    Edmonds is a horror.
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    If they can drive those early count pitches then they should swing. Kuroda doesn't walk many and we're not going to feast on their bullpen anyway. This doesn't bother me other then the fact that they aren't getting good wood.
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    Or dead.
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    I thought Farmar was going to look like a bonehead for forcing that break so much. Hell of a shot, though. In other news, Kobe Bryant is way too good at basketball.
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    As much as Coleman is ripped the guy had a surprisingly long and productive career.
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    Heh, didn't Jordan eat a 22 oz. porterhouse and a baked potato before every game? I think Rose will be fine. I watched a lot of Beasley this past season and while I think he'll get his rips I don't see him as a true glass eater in the pros. He's a lot more athletic than other bigs in college and he has a quickness advantage that won't necessarily translate to the pros. I would be surprised if he puts up a Horford-esque rebound rate, or even Noah for that matter. You get him because he has the most developed inside-outside game of any prospect since at least Melo. He truly has an amazingly refined offensive game for a freshman. His perimeter skills aren't up to Durant or Mayo's level but he's a lot better around the rim than Anthony was. I kind of like our big situation as it is and I love it with the addition of Rose. Noah and Ty are on their way to becoming very formidble on the glass and shutting down the paint. Gooden is a decent enough post threat. But Rose opens up Noah and Ty offensively in ways that Beasley won't.
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    I don't see a lot of negativity. I see people really high on Rose because he's an outstanding talent and fills a great area of need for the Bulls. I think most people expect Beasley to be great and would be the clear cut #1 selection--for the Bulls, or most any other team--if Rose weren't in the draft. But calling him a sure 20-10 guy in the pros is ridiculous. Even Duncan and KG aren't doing that any more--few do. Also best college player does not equate to best prospect. How'd Michael Bishop's pro career turned out? I'm pretty sure Beasley will be a 20-10 guy, pretty much right off the bat, and that's without the luxury of going to a team where he will be the defacto #1 option (Bulls, Heat) unlike Durant. It's very possible but by no means a slam dunk (no pun intended). Only Howard, Boozer, Jamison, and Jefferson did it this year. All of those players outside of maybe Jamison are going to play around the basket much more than Beasley will. Durant's rebounding rate fell a lot once he turned pro--mainly because he's a 2 guard and I expect Beasley's will do something similar. 20/10 for a rookie is very rare. Who has done it since Brand?
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    I don't see a lot of negativity. I see people really high on Rose because he's an outstanding talent and fills a great area of need for the Bulls. I think most people expect Beasley to be great and would be the clear cut #1 selection--for the Bulls, or most any other team--if Rose weren't in the draft. But calling him a sure 20-10 guy in the pros is ridiculous. Even Duncan and KG aren't doing that any more--few do. Also best college player does not equate to best prospect. How'd Michael Bishop's pro career turned out?
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    I think the answer to both is unquestionably yes. I have little doubt that Beasley is going to be much better than Gooden and plays a different game altogether. Gooden would dream of having Beasley's touch, handles, and face up game. I think the real question is whether Beasley provides higher value given our current front court mix than Rose does given our current back court mix. I say no, barring any trade scenarios.
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    Brand was a producer on Werner Herzog's Rescue Dawn starring Christian Bale. Good flick. I'm sure he's going to keep the Hollywood gig up but is playing for the Clippers and The Donald enough to keep him there?
  24. SpongeWorthy
    Someone is going to have to do a great job convincing me that Rose isn't the right pick for this team. Beasley is great but we have the weapons to absolutely thrive with Rose running the show.
  25. SpongeWorthy
    I'm erect.
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