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Some people need a scapegoat for every situation. The GMs job is to acquire good players for the team. It's not scapegoating to complain when your GM doesn't acquire good players for the team. It *is* scapegoating when the offseason is not yet over and we don't know just how open Schmidt was to leaving the west coast. Blaming the GM in a vacuum is the very definition of scapegoating. That's not even close to the definition. You could say it's premature to give up all hope for this offseason, but it's hardly premature to complain about the job Hendry has done as Cubs GM, he's been around for several years. I find it quite pathetic how much slack certain Cubs fans are willing to give a GM who created the mess that is this team, and who needs an unprecedented level of financial freedom just to have a chance to bring the team to mediocrity. And I cannot, for the life of me, comprehend why some of these fans blast other fans for expressing their dislike of the direction this team is heading.
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Am I the only one who is totally opposed to the idea of having Penny here? He starting out really good last year but was mediocre at best down the stretch. I've seen him pitch and to be honest I'm not impressed. groundball pitcher in wrigley. plus i think he only has two years left on his contract, which is TONS better than four of lilly/meche Penny is probably a little better than both Lilly and Meche, and considerably less expensive. I'm certainly not dying for him to be on the team, but he's certainly worth a look in this market.
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TheDude to Hendry's defense, that's something Jim can count on when he's left with a $120 million pile of mediocrity next year. The argument has always been that Jim is bad at his job. He shows that in many ways.
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Some people need a scapegoat for every situation. The GMs job is to acquire good players for the team. It's not scapegoating to complain when your GM doesn't acquire good players for the team.
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Please no. Zito is not going to be worth nearly what he will end up getting paid. Do you think Schmidt is worth over 15mil? I personally don't think so especially considering he already has lost velocity and has age concerns. If Lilly is "worth" $10-11m, Schmidt is worth more than $15m.
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Is there anyone else who thinks the Bears should jump at the chance to sign him? I don't think they should jump, but I think they should explore. If he's done, he's done and can't help. But they could use some safety depth.
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I'm not opposed to Lofton on a one year deal, but you have to do it with a platoon partner. It's not like he hasn't been playing full seasons because his teams didn't appreciate him. He's a mess in the field now, and an old dude who is going to need the rest.
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You'd also be a fool not to like his production against RHP. Isn't that what you'd look for in a platoon player?
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If they went for the best that's out there they wouldn't be looking at Lilly and Meche.
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If the money is truly there, you could sign Schmidt and Bonds, and then fill in the rotation with your leftovers and hope a couple guys improve. It's not an ideal approach. Hendry took away the chance for an ideal roster a long time ago.
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I'd be asking that much if I was better than Juan Pierre and just watched him get a $9M/year contract. That isn't an unreasonable amount for Lofton, IMO. Especially for just 1 year. It's not unreasonable to ask, but it'd be stupid to pay that much. He's a platoon guy at best. A platoon guy at best? He had a .360 OBP last year. In just 129 games. 110 the year before and 89 in 2004. You'd be a fool to expect him to be your everyday CF.
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And you're going to pay an enormous premium for that slight probability. No, but Jim Hendry and the tribune are, and I can understand some of the logic. This is all I am trying to say: I would feel more comfortable with Meche or Lilly, money not withstanding. Lilly and Meche represent a safer bet than our in house options, but will come at a ridiculous premium. Hendry, in all likelihood, is going to pay that ridiculous premium, and rather than have my head explode thinking about the financial ramifications, I am trying to rationalize it as best I can. I definitely see what they are thinking. All I'm saying is they are paying a huge sum in an attempt to guarantee mediocrity. Their goal seems to be to not lose 95 games, as opposed to try and field the best team possible. I'd rather lose 100 in pursuit of 100 wins than win 81 in pursuit of 85 wins.
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I'd be asking that much if I was better than Juan Pierre and just watched him get a $9M/year contract. That isn't an unreasonable amount for Lofton, IMO. Especially for just 1 year. It's not unreasonable to ask, but it'd be stupid to pay that much. He's a platoon guy at best.
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And you're going to pay an enormous premium for that slight probability.
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It has been reported that Cashman had very little interest, and was afraid of getting burned by an NL pitcher again. There's some truth to the notion that NY likes guys who have proven they can do it in the AL East, and especially in NY.
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Trade Jones for Duke?
goonys evil twin replied to b_wiggy_66's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
From the looks of it, they have very little tied up in contracts in 2007/2008. They could probably afford it. -
You might be right, but then we might have to reconcile with the idea that the Cubs's most realistic goal is just being over .500. To me, there isn't much difference in satisfaction between being a 95 loss team or a 82 loss team. Jim seems to be willing to pay a ton of money to insure his team doesn't lose 90 games next year. But I'm not sure he's coming close to building a team that can win 90, let alone the 95-100 you need to be an elite team (and what his payroll should demand). With all the praise he heard when the Cubs went back to back .500 seasons, it wouldn't be a surprise if that was his realistic goal, and what he needs to do to keep his job.
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Mets after Harden?
goonys evil twin replied to jmajew's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
Well, durability seems to be the most coveted attribute in pitchers this offseason, or at least the image of durability. Maybe the A's are sick of Harden's health issues and the Mets don't really care, and are willing to go nuts getting him. -
I am fine with this. He could probably leverage that contract into buying the Cubs, and then solve all their problems.
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Trade Jones for Duke?
goonys evil twin replied to b_wiggy_66's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
The only one is Jack Wilson, and they still think he's the face of the franchise (which tells you a lot about the body). -
He's also been as good as Meche has ever been. And he's much less expensive. Risk is more than the player's ability, but his cost. Ryan Dempster is Meche in 2 years. Live arm, has shown glimpses, but never put it together. The biggest difference is that Dempster put together 3 straight years of 200+ innings, while Meche never did, and Ryan is far less expensive. When was the last time Dempster was as good as Meche has ever been? 2001? 2000? He last pitched 200 innings in 2002, and he was bad. I understand the spirit of what you are saying, but saying Ryan is no bigger a gamble in the rotation than Meche is a real stretch. The last time either of them was any good was in 2000, with the difference in their seasons being Meche had 15 starts and Dempster had 33. How is it a stretch? Meche can't stay healthy/pitch a full season, and he hasn't been an effective pitcher in several years. Dempster's risks are that he's got health/durability issues, and hasn't been an effective starter in years. The difference is Dempster is far less expensive. The cost alone makes Dempster less of a risk. He might be less likely to give you 180 quality innings (neither is going to do it), but at least he'll only cost you $5m while trying.
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I would be very upset if the Sox ended up with my favorite pitcher. The Angels can't be that desperate for mediocre 3B production.
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Richard Hidalgo?
goonys evil twin replied to baseball7897's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
They could use some bench power. -
He's also been as good as Meche has ever been. And he's much less expensive. Risk is more than the player's ability, but his cost. Ryan Dempster is Meche in 2 years. Live arm, has shown glimpses, but never put it together. The biggest difference is that Dempster put together 3 straight years of 200+ innings, while Meche never did, and Ryan is far less expensive.
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Why not just have Dempster start, you'd get the same thing Meche can give you, for half the price and no longterm committment. not saying its logical to get all three, just saying maybe he's thinking that way- As far as Demp goes, maybe he could be a solid starter again but thats a big gamble to take when your job is on the line- It's no bigger gamble than Meche.