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  1. Andy
    I don't know what to make of this game really. If Carolina plays like they have the last 3 games (3-0 with a +72 point differential) then the Bears have no chance in hell of winning. But if they regress even a little bit, there's the chance that the Bears could catch a break or two and steal this one. Also, you have the cold-weather factor. Granted, Carolina's last cold-weather game was their NFC title game victory in 2003, but it has been a long time since they played in the cold and that could affect them. I do think, though, that Carolina wins this one relatively easily. Panthers 20 Bears 10
  2. Andy
    Red Sox fans as a whole were unhappy with the Renteria signing of 4/42 (I believe that's what it was) even before Edgar proved he wasn't worth that much money. They were upset because they could have had Cabrera for less and had basically the same production. So yes, we're not crazy for being a big-market team's fans who want the organization to spend wisely.
  3. Andy
    Kerry Wood. Games 1 and 5, 2003 NLDS. Entire month of September 2003. Carlos Zambrano. ERA below 3 after the ASB from 2004-5. Mark Prior: Games 3 NLDS, Game 2 NLCS. I think your hyperbole got ahead of the facts. And actually, there are a few members here at NSBB I think could do an effective job at being a GM. Also, I'm not sure how Scott Eyre qualifies as a "big game proven pitcher". He's a reliever. He's not a closer. He's not a starter. He's a setup guy at best, Those guys don't win you divisions. Unfortunately, I have to disagree on your last point. A good setup guy or guys can be the difference between winning and losing. Look no further than the Sox to see how valuable relievers like Politte (and to some extent Cotts) can be as a bridge to the closer. Politte was at best mediocre, at worst crappy in every single season of his career before 2005. Cotts's ERA went from 5.65 in 04 to 1.94 this year. I'm not saying they weren't valuable in 2005, I'm just pointing out that neither of those guys should have been expected to be a bridge to anywhere except mediocrity.
  4. Andy
    A) I don't think I've seen anyone use "dumpster" in a derogatory way since 2004, which is well before the ban on such names. B) there should be a double standard in a community this small between long time posters and newbies. The mods here know the people with thousands of posts. They know their general intentions and know if they can be trusted to reign it in if they're instructed to do so. There is a VERY GOOD REASON THIS IS DIFFERENT FROM THE LAW. We have the sort of legal system ENTIRELY because we live in a society where most people do not know most other people they may run into. It's simply not a good idea to apply to this sort of community because the judges actually know everyone involved in the incidents they moderate. shouldn't the long time posters set the example?? if someone w/ 10000 posts is constantly flaming, someone w/ 100 posts probably thinks it's ok to act up as well. Maybe I missed something-was something said that was uncalled for, or are people just bickering over how optimistic/pessimistic to be? I good-naturedly called Ryan Dempster "Dumpster", an affectionate nickname I've used on him since before I knew he was heckled with the name. Somehow, that led to this. :P
  5. Andy
    I am serious. And don't call me Shirley. Something tells me you were hoping that someday, someone was going to say that, so you could make this joke. Whatever...it's funny anyway!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
  6. Andy
    http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2227664 If it's 2/11 I'll kill myself.
  7. Andy
    Nah, I would rather have Cedeno or Walker in his spot. The only business Neifi has on a 100mil payroll team is a bench-type role. The only business Neifi has on a 100mil payroll team is AAA shortstop.
  8. Andy
    The Bartman Saga changed that forever.
  9. Andy
    Please CFICT, don't scare me like that! :wink:
  10. Andy
    Hey Roast, I am probably going to get flamed for this, but would it be possible for you to leave out "Jesus Christ" when posting on this forum. I apologize if this comes off as rude or calling you out, I just have been bothered by it for awhile and I would like to enjoy this forum without having my Lords name used that way. If the mods see otherwise, I will let it go. I just don't see a reason to use it. Again, I am not trying to call you out or embarrass you, just asking for alittle respect when language is tossed around here. Thanks man! I actually agree with you, I really need to cut back on doing that. I never used to, i just have of late. Stress makes you say stuff. No offense taken, and I appologize for the language. If we sign Johnny Damon, we could scream that out and actually be talking about our centerfielder. A+ :lol: :lol: Vance beat me to it. :lol:
  11. Andy
    Just to reiterate, Dumpster is an affectionate nickname! :wink: The only move of the off-season I've approved of so far. I wonder if anyone else offered His Eyreness even close to what appears to be 2/7.5 with a player option to make it 3/11?
  12. Andy
    I've been convinced since the Neifi signing that Hendry isn't running things anymore, and Dusty is. My question then would be how the hell that happens considering Hendry is supposedly the superior.
  13. Andy
    fyi, he signed a 2 yr. deal with a 3rd yr. option. $ has not been confirmed yet. yeah, it's even worse than a 3 year deal. it's a 2 year deal with a PLAYER option for the third. Can you please post the link where it says player option? Eyre Signing
  14. Andy
    The Cubs won't pick up any more bullpen guys, I'll say that now with confidence. Starters: Wood Prior Z Maddux Rusch Bullpen: Williams Williamson Novoa His Eyreness Dumpster Wuertz Ohman Intentional? I will come through this screen after you. It was intentional, but it's an affectionate nickname. My friends and I were using it on him before we knew that opposing fans heckled him with the name. I love the Dumpster Man, he's probably our 3rd best pitcher right now behind Z and Prior.
  15. Andy
    Put it on the market and I'll buy it just for a laugh. :wink:
  16. Andy
    Like I said in another thread, the Cardinals may never lose the division championship again if they sign Giles or Burnett.
  17. Andy
    The Cubs won't pick up any more bullpen guys, I'll say that now with confidence. Starters: Wood Prior Z Maddux Rusch Bullpen: Williams Williamson Novoa His Eyreness Dumpster Wuertz Ohman
  18. Andy
    Don't worry about DeShaun. I love, love, LOVE John Fox, but his one major flaw, besides being too conservative offensively once he has a two-possession lead, is not using DeShaun effectively. Foster should be this team's starting RB right now but I think Fox still thinks Davis can be a Pro Bowler, although he's getting up there in years for a RB. Foster's main utilization this year has been out of the backfield as a receiver.
  19. Andy
    Not to hijack the thread but what does LOOGY stand for, if anything?
  20. Andy
    Have you gotten that Encarnacion shirt ordered yet too??? I've had that one ready to go since the day after the Series. :wink:
  21. Andy
    I get the feeling that, if JH is smart, we'll see Abreu or Dunn in the Cubs outfield next season. If he's not, we'll see Torii Hunter or someone similar in the Cubs outfield next year. Either way, we'll be giving up those trading chips. Needless to say, I've already ordered my Hunter T-shirt.
  22. Andy
    The only rumor that I've fallen for so far was Pierre, and that wasn't an NSBB member's fault, it was rumor-monger Bruce Levine.
  23. Andy
    Hendry has no damn clue. I'm starting to question if he has the vision to put a contending team together in 2006. Starting to???
  24. Andy
    Maybe Ohman is now possible trade bait. Also, I'm not going to judge this signing until I see how Eyre does in a Cubs uniform. I guess all the "Mr. know it Alls" here know what the market is regarding LOOGY's as FA's. NOT!!!! Give it a chance all you pessimists & overreacter's! Maybe the optmists should give it a rest. Almost 4 mil for a loogy. Yeah! Just because he is left handed doesn't mean he has to be only a LOOGY. Christ, look at his BAA against righties. Very solid. If Dusty has his way, His Eyreness will never, ever, ever pitch against a right-handed batter. EVER.
  25. Andy
    Welcome to the Cubs, His Eyreness. This signing wouldn't be so bad if we hadn't already burned 5.5 mil next year on the inNeiffable Perez and Rusch...it's not that bad by itself but we've basically committed over 9 mil of our budget in the off-season and we've upgraded only at bullpen. We still need a RF, SS, CF and we have only 21 mil or so to play with now. I think it's becoming more and more likely that Neifi will play SS and Hendry will look to trade for an overrated Torii Hunter type in the outfield. This is depressing.
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