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  1. goonys evil twin
    Never been to Detroit, but I like Atlanta. I've been there 3 times, sitting in various areas and thought it was a nice park to see a game in. There was a carnival feel in the entrance area prior to Game 5 in 2003, but I got there early and was watching NFL games anyway, so I don't see the problem with that. Once the game starts, it was all about the game, and it was a lot of fun.
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    The success rate for labrum surgery (complete tear) is around 95% over 20 years. That's a pretty darn good rate. Wood did not have a tear and he should have been at 100% in terms of healing for a month or two now. The problem with the surgery is that it requires you to not do anything for a long period of time, thus resulting in a need to build back a lot of strength after 5-6 months. Assuming there were no complications with his operation, there should be no "setbacks". Building his strength and endurance back up are really the only things to be concerned with at this point. Did we ever get a clear description of what procedure they did? I feel like I've heard a couple different things. The most common story was that it was the same procedure Matt Morris had the year before. Matty wasn't that good before the surgery, so his mediocre 2005 isn't a great comparison for what Wood could do in 2006. But is it even realistic to think best case scenario is Wood being even close to his peak from the past?
  3. goonys evil twin
    I wanted them to look at Benitez and try to get him at or near his previous year's salary. But I really wish they would have been on the same page as an organization and actually stuck with Dempster in the closer role from the beginning.
  4. goonys evil twin
    people will do lots of things for good PR Or to promote a new reality show.
  5. goonys evil twin
    Which places do you consider to be like a carnival? It seems to me like this stadium is going to be very similar to the ones in Denver, Philly, and Pittsburgh.
  6. goonys evil twin
    Isn't he primarily a injury report kind of guy? I don't think the Pete Rose report really means a whole lot as it pertains to his ability/accuracy in talking about the health of pitchers.
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    I think that's a pretty weak interpretation of what he wrote. I didn't get anything of the sort out of that article. I guess some of that interpretation is because I just heard an interview w/ Carrol earlier today on MLB Homeplate, he just sounds determined that Prior has an injury. You would think if he had a shoulder injury he wouldn't be throwing at this point. You realize this is the Cubs we're talking about. They are capable of foolishly running a guy out there when he shouldn't be pitching.
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    More of Maddux in April doesn't necessarily give you a better chance to win those games. I think it would be tough to start out the season with the 5 man fully intact. If you did, Zambrano would start April 3 (opening day) and then not again until April 11, with only 4 games between those dates. That is 7 off days. You spend the greater part of March getting guys used to 4 days rest. I wouldn't want Zambrano getting more than 5 days rest (pitch on the 9th) at that point in the season. Rest is great, but regular work is also necessary. You have to skip at least one guy early, to keep guys on reasonable schedules. I hate all these off days, they will be much more valuable in June, July or August. I think I'd go: Zambrano, off, Prior, off, Maddux, Williams, Zambrano, off, Prior, Maddux Williams, Rusch (unless Wood is healthy or Hill is miraculously called up), Zambrano, Prior, Maddux, Williams, Rusch (unless Wood is healthy or Hill is miraculously called up), off, Zambrano, Prior, Maddux. So, to start the season Zambrano would get 5, 5, 5 and 4 days rest between starts. Prior would get 5, 4, 5, 5 days.
  9. goonys evil twin
    That is an extremely poor way of judging a prospect and his chances.
  10. goonys evil twin
    I haven't even heard of a schedule. I've only seen that he might be back sometime in April or May, and possibly June.
  11. goonys evil twin
    I think that's a pretty weak interpretation of what he wrote. I didn't get anything of the sort out of that article.
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    I think the Cubs could put together a package that would satisfy Florida, but I'm not sure they'd even try. A lot would depend on how guys play early this year. If Pie gets off to a rocking start his value will increase. If Guzman looks good, he would be of value as well. Pie isn't even a top 25 prospect. If a club wanted to beat out a Cubs offer of Pie, Pawelek, and Hill, they could do it. I'm pretty sure the bidding on Cabrera would be insane in terms of prospects. Guzman is a health concern despite whatever numbers he puts up this year. That seriously hurts his trade value. Any team could probably beat another team's offer by just adding more to the list. Who said Pie, Pawelek and Hill had to be it? And who said Florida ranks prospects just like baseball america?
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    I think the Cubs could put together a package that would satisfy Florida, but I'm not sure they'd even try. A lot would depend on how guys play early this year. If Pie gets off to a rocking start his value will increase. If Guzman looks good, he would be of value as well.
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    I don't think he would really be of value in that regard. It's not an expensive gamble, although it doesn't really have any upside regardless.
  16. goonys evil twin
    I don't see how that is possible. Zero chance? It's going to take a while for them to move, if they even do. And his contract will be huge by then. I'm sure they'd like to hold onto him as the most obviously marketable player. But there's a chance they'll have to trade him, let alone simply choose to because they want to avoid paying him big bucks. I'd include any prospect Florida would want, and probably any cheap young big leaguer.
  17. goonys evil twin
    I think it is the abundance of Illannoyites that are constantly in WI. They are all over the place. Every summer WI Dells is basically part of Illinois. Isn't there anything to do in Illannoy? If there's one thing I can't stand is the ignorance it takes for people of one state/city to cry and whine about the presence of tourists in their state/city.
  18. goonys evil twin
    Or maybe they have to go through twice the pain.
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    Not really. [ warning, link is for a naughty word ] I didn't say it
  20. goonys evil twin
    If ifs and buts were candy and nuts. If ARod was still at SS it wouldn't be a contest. I don't get what age and contract have to do with who is the better player. The only things that matter are what position they play, how they play it, and how productive they are (with emphasis on the last one).
  21. goonys evil twin
    I don't get why it being an instinct move means anything. When George Constanza instinctively ran out of a smoke filled apartment by running over an old women and children, it was still a cowardly action. If an infielder saw that a runner was going to score, and he instinctively tripped him, would he not be called on it? And it wasn't as simple as you state. He wasn't just called out. He was called safe at first, and advanced on the bases. He protested when the call was eventually overturned and called correctly. Plus, it made for a fantastic photoshop opportunity.
  22. goonys evil twin
    Everybody is better of trying to hit the ball hard. You don't try to draw a walk (except in a few special circumstances). The problem with the Cubs, and Dusty's mantra, is you have to be willing to accept a walk. When you approach your at bat as if a walk is the wimp's way on base, you are only hurting yourself (and your team). The "clog" comment isn't important by itself. The reason it stuck is because it so perfectly summed up how Dusty went out of his way to downplay the value of walks.
  23. goonys evil twin
    I don't see him going anywhere. I wouldn't pay big money for a kicker either. Vinateri is gonna cost big money. I'd rather spend it on someone who can score or prevent TDs. Are you advocating spending big on John Shoop? He can prevent touchdowns with the best of them.
  24. goonys evil twin
    They weren't going to tarnish the image of Saint Jeter by admitting he's not that good with the glove. And for all the talk of his leadership and "winnerability", the real clubhouse leaders of the Torre era Yankees teams retired years ago. Jeter is more Madison Avenue than ARod, who gets constant blame for being too polished.
  25. goonys evil twin
    The US outfield looks pretty weak to me.
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