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His newfound plate discipline was always an illusion. Wish Tim had search enabled so I could just copy my old posts on this. What happened in Washington was Soriano was pitched around with men on base because the Nats lineup sucked. With DLee and Aramis in the same lineup teams have to pitch to Soriano. He doesn't walk much when that happens. If we had a more scary #2 hitter than Theriot then Soriano would walk even less. Soriano 2006: 67 total walks AB BB None On: 435 25 Runners On: 212 42 Scoring Position: 117 36 Wait, so protection matters now? I don't think his point was that Soriano was being protected by the Nationals lineup last year. It has to do with intentional walks, which increased quite a bit. That was just a round about way of saying he had been pitched around a lot. Yes, but if you're being pitched around because there's no one hitting behind you, then you're not being "protected." Basically all stats point to protection as myth; however, the above is certainly a protection argument (albeit an anti-protection argument).
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RF/LF question concerning soriano
Exile on Waveland replied to Magnetic Curses's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
While it's perhaps a negligible difference, a throw from right to home is more difficult than a throw from left to home. From left, the catcher should be in front of the plate/up the line (so slightly closer to the left fielder), and shouldn't need to turn to tag a runner out. From right, the catcher won't be closer to right than homeplate, and will have to catch and turn to apply a tag (so less time). It's obviously a marginal difference, but I think it is another rationale for having the stronger-armed player in RF. Edit: I realize that's not really your question either. -
I'll be a second echo: Soriano is a very talented player, but a prodigal one. He could be much better than he is, and he already is quite good. Alas, he'll remain streaky. Hopefully, he'll have another hot streak to help propel the Cubs into first place, then another in the playoffs.
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His newfound plate discipline was always an illusion. Wish Tim had search enabled so I could just copy my old posts on this. What happened in Washington was Soriano was pitched around with men on base because the Nats lineup sucked. With DLee and Aramis in the same lineup teams have to pitch to Soriano. He doesn't walk much when that happens. If we had a more scary #2 hitter than Theriot then Soriano would walk even less. Soriano 2006: 67 total walks AB BB None On: 435 25 Runners On: 212 42 Scoring Position: 117 36 Wait, so protection matters now?
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Good. Murton should be with the major league club. Hope he gets some good playing time, too.
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Cubs are not going to trade DeRosa. How do you know? It would make sense for both sides as DeRosa is versatile enough to be useful to them when Utley returns. Do you have something to back up that statement, or is that just your opinion? It's just common sense. DeRosa has been a very valuable player for the Cubs this year. Much more importantly, he has 2 1/2 years left on his contract. I'd stake my life that the Cubs didn't trade DeRosa. Yeah, I'd say there is basically no way the Cubs are going to trade DeRosa at this point (assuming it's not for ARod or something). Right or wrong, I'm certain that Hendry considers the man he just signed who's played well to be nigh untouchable. Oh, I doubt anything comes of this thread.
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I really don't think so. Especially when factoring in the unfortunate possibility of losing Zambrano in the offseason. I would love to add Griffey, Jr., but not at the expense of a young starter (with no clear cut replacement this year or next). As much as a I hope it could, I don't know if a deal can be made without Marshall or Hill. If not, I'd pass.
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Dunn rumor on BCB...
Exile on Waveland replied to rickrolled's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
I'd put Soriano in RF. I'd do that without Dunn I would too. It's a head scratcher why he's not in RF. A left field platoon of Floyd-Murton would be pretty productive and that defensive alignment would be our best. Soriano's defensive skill set certainly fits RF. I would also hope if somehow they did land Dunn they would make this move -- I definitely, definitely want Dunn, but he'd be a travesty in RF. -
Which banned players should be in the HOF?
Exile on Waveland replied to OleMissCub's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
How are people so clueless to still hold this opinion? Has the NBA ref scandal not shown the problems with gambling on a sport you participate in? It doesn't have to be a direct throwing of a game. There's a difference in the NBA ref and what Rose did. Rose mostly bet on games he wasn't involved in and when he did bet on his own team, he bet on them to win....which is his job as their manager. Again, none of that matters to me because there's no evidence he did it as a player. A managerial career and a playing career are DIFFERENT thing. Ridiculous. Utterly ridiculous. A manager can certainly affect a game. Regardless of whether Rose bet on his team to win, there are point (run?) spreads and such which could bias his managing. I don't agree with the player-manager, win-lose betting distinctions either. -
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I doubt I posted in the original thread, but I was a fan of the Lilly signing. He's always been a solid pitcher and moving to the NL and away from Yanks/Sox/etc had to be good for him. I was a bit worried about the flyball aspect in Wrigley, but the Cubs were desperate for pitching help. The money and years weren't way out of line, either, in my opinion.
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Pat the Bat?
Exile on Waveland replied to HoopsCubs's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
I've wanted the Cubs to try for Burrell for years now. I think he'd be a great fit and wouldn't cost too much -- I'm pretty sure the Phillies desperately want to get rid of him (scapegoat type situation). -
I have never been to Fenway or PNC (but want to desparately) but I don't think the Cell is anything great. I don't think Miller Park is the best ballpark but it's definately up there in my opinion. I like it much better than Oakland's park and Tampa's park. Miller Park is not "up there" with the best ballparks, unless you mean in the top half. It's probably in a second tier of stadiums that are pretty nice because they're newish, but not terribly impressive. It looks like a factory from the outside and feels like an aircraft hanger on the inside (though not as much as Chase Field).
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Soriano no longer hitting 5th
Exile on Waveland replied to YearofDaCubs's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
I don't see how. He's done fine at leadoff, I see no reason for a change. Not that he wouldn't also do fine batting fifth. -
No. It's not so much that all those guys are super valuable(except Gallagher, who's the best pitching prospect in the system), but including ALL of them at once is a bit much. Yeah, losing any one of those four wouldn't make me cringe -- especially in a deal for a player of Dunn's caliber -- but all four is excessive, in my opinion. Also, I would have major concerns about Dunn in RF. I'd still make the move for the offense, but 1) I think he'd be worse than Floyd; 2) Floyd is a short-term solution that should be replaced, Dunn would be in RF permanently (well, they should move Soriano to RF regardless, but doesn't seem like that's happening).
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Here's my reasoning: 1) Hendry has a history of extending older veterans for no good reason. 2) Hendry went out of his way to make this announcement on the television broadcast, similar to how the Yankees announced Clemens resigning, almost as if they think of him as a savior. 3) Hendry has really talked up Kendall both in terms of his real abilities, and leadership/intangible/nonsense. 4) The Cubs have no other real candidates. They've shown very little interest in giving Soto a chance. Blanco is a backup. And Hill is filler. Once Barrett was traded, Bowen was 1st in line for potential 2008 starter. Now that he's gone, there's really nobody else. Do you see them going with Soto/Blanco? Blanco/Hill? 5) Hendry simply does not believe in the concept of peak years occuring between 25-29. As long as Kendall shows the least bit of improvement from his 1st half, and the Cubs stay in the race, this will be seen as a smart move by many, and Hendry won't hesitate to pat his baseball people on the back for a job well done. 1) Agree. 2) Agree, Hendry certainly acted like he thought it was a major acquisition. 3) Agree, though this is to be expected of a player he just traded for. 4) Agree. I don't want Kendall re-signed (though I could tolerate it if he plays well and signs for a cheap, one-year deal -- which isn't likely with Hendry dishing out multi-year deals for aging vets). But there aren't many great options. I'd likely go with Soto/Hill, though Blanco would have to be dealt with. That said, I don't think it's out of the realm of possibilities that Hendry likes Soto, but doesn't want to throw him into a pennant chase. Not that I agree with that logic, but GM's definitely think that way. I also could see Soto involved in a trade at the deadline, if one is made. 5) Agree. This will be painfully obvious the last couple years of the Soriano deal, though hopefully he'll produce enough to that point it'll be easier to accept.
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His two pathetic years came from trying to sidearm and losing 10 mph velocity from it. And his secondary pitches have improved since then. Not valuing young arms (especially lefty arms with good stuff) is a fatal error. Again, I know nothing of Blevins, but young arms are invaluable. Bowen for Kendall is a low risk gamble, but one worth taking, in my opinion. I wouldn't have thrown in any pitcher with promise, though. Hmm...was it weird to quote you with that? I was trying to agree, I guess. The same people that are arguing Blevins is invaluable are the same people that moan and complain that Hendry only sells low. If the Cubs had held onto Blevins and he flamed out, people would be complaining that Hendry should have gotten rid of him when he had a 1.02 and some value in the minors. Lets wait to see how things shake out before we proclaim trading Blevins a fatal error. I'm not proclaiming trading Blevins as a fatal error. I'm claiming that dismissing young pitchers is a fatal error. They're valuable, even if all don't pan out.
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Translation...those morons in Chicago will cheer for any piece of crap in a Cub uniform. Wow, is that a joke? Jacque Jones says hi. So do Juan Pierre, LaTroy Hawkins, Dusty Baker, etc.
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His two pathetic years came from trying to sidearm and losing 10 mph velocity from it. And his secondary pitches have improved since then. Not valuing young arms (especially lefty arms with good stuff) is a fatal error. Again, I know nothing of Blevins, but young arms are invaluable. Bowen for Kendall is a low risk gamble, but one worth taking, in my opinion. I wouldn't have thrown in any pitcher with promise, though. Hmm...was it weird to quote you with that? I was trying to agree, I guess.
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Sergio Mitre is waving at you. ;) Touche.
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From the ESPN article. He may be a year or two late as Kendall's OBP is miserable this year, but at least Hendry acknowledged OBP. It's something, at least. He acknowledged OBP, but doesn't know that a high OBP is good. I guess it's one at a time for Jim! Ha ha, yeah. Maybe he's halfway there...?
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I'd rather take a chance on Johnny Bench. His career numbers are better. What the hell does this even mean? It means that old catchers age very quickly, and Kendall's career numbers likely mean nothing.
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From the ESPN article. He may be a year or two late as Kendall's OBP is miserable this year, but at least Hendry acknowledged OBP. It's something, at least.
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I'm convinced that it's Bowen/Blevin, because the alternative of Marshall would be unbelievably, inconceivably, galactically stupid. Hendry's not a good GM, but even he isn't that bad.
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GET THOSE OPTIMISTIC NUMBERS OUT OF HERE! GET THOSE NUMBERS THAT DONT MEAN ANYTHING OUT OF HERE :?: He's not the second coming of Johnny Bench, but those aren't bad numbers, especially for a catcher. We need him to produce for a few months, hopefully he will hit like last year. If not, Lou has shown he will play guys that produce so Soto could get the nod down the road if Kendall continues to struggle. I meant they didnt mean anything because they are from many moons ago and are not indicative of the current Jason Kendall. Yeah, those numbers are nice and all but they mean absolutely nothing.