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  1. baseball7897
    Holy smokes!! I actually agree with you on this. Im sure Toronto is going to ask for Hill, Pie, and Guzman for Wells. In other words, Toronto is going to ask for alot in return for Vernon. Hendry would be stupid if he traded away Rich Hill. That would leave the Cubs with one starter you could count on(Carlos Zambrano). I dont think Hendry would trade Hill anyways.
  2. baseball7897
    Vernon Wells!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    I mentioned him for my bench. But, I dont think he would take a bench role.
  4. baseball7897
    I would rather have Vernon Wells in CF. Figgins is a very verstile player. Probably one of the most athletic players in the league.
  5. baseball7897
    Figgins is not very good with the glove. He is a switch hitting Juan Pierre.
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    I'm not sure if this is a serious question, since the answer is so obvious. In the late innings, when you've already scored enough runs to win, it makes sense to put in the guy that will do the best job of preventing runs from scoring. In the early innings, obviously the light-hitting, all defense guy is a bigger liability than the guy that can hit but plays inferior defense. Of course it is a serious question. It makes no logical sense whatsoever. What does it matter that the poor defensive player lets in runs at the beginning or end of the game? But more to the point, how often does his replacement prevent a run from scoring in the 8th or 9th inning? Are you honestly saying you don't understand the logic behind why a manager might substitute a Doug Mientkiewitz for a Craig Wilson in the 9th inning with a 1-run lead? The premise is elementary: when you need your defense to hold the lead and secure the win, then you put your best defensive players in the game. It's a basic principle that applies to many sports. You can agree or disagree with the wisdom of such a strategy as it applies to baseball, but to fail to grasp the logic is pretty puzzling. It's pretty basic stuff. Defense doesn't matter. :D :D
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    I knew the A's would have interest in Bonds.
  8. baseball7897
    Sounds like Kerry Wood . . . :shock: http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-matsuzaka&prov=ap&type=lgns :shock: :shock: I dont see how is arm didnt fall off. Pitching is not a natural movement.
  9. baseball7897
    I remember Mota's filthy change-up. He has to have the largest hands in baseball.
  10. baseball7897
    His up and down velocity doesnt scare you? That could be a huge hint at a future shoulder injury. NO to sweaty Freddy.
  11. baseball7897
    mlbtraderumors may be right for once It cant be true if Geroge "Off"man said it.
  12. baseball7897
    That makes two of us.
  13. baseball7897
    Maybe that's why Mota regained his velocity. I would like the Cubs to hold on to Ohman. He is a really good at getting out left-handed batters.
  14. baseball7897
    The Cubs have very little insurance at the ss position. I doubt they would trade Cesar; unless he is included in a Tejeda deal.
  15. baseball7897
    What bullpen arms would you be talking about for Jacque Jones? I rather just keep Jones than make a trade for Sheffield. Cubs already have a lack of left-handed power bats in the lineup. I would hate to see a 07 team with just right-handed batters.
  16. baseball7897
    I have always liked Heilman's abilities. I dont see him being consistent enough to stay in the rotation though. He could be the Glendon Rusch of 04 for the Cubs next year. Or even the Terry Mullholland of 98.
  17. baseball7897
    Losing ARam can only be smoothed over if we get Cabrera and sign him to a Pujols-like contract. Other than that, I see little hope for this offseason if ARam is lost. We could get lucky taking a risk on a guy like Ensberg. What makes you think Houston would trade him to a divison rival? They might not. On the other hand, they have grown so disillusioned with him that I wouldn't be too terribly surprised if they non-tendered him. Do you really want him though? He seems like a guy who lives off minute maid park. I am not a fan of his.
  18. baseball7897
    Losing ARam can only be smoothed over if we get Cabrera and sign him to a Pujols-like contract. Other than that, I see little hope for this offseason if ARam is lost. We could get lucky taking a risk on a guy like Ensberg. What makes you think Houston would trade him to a divison rival?
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    I don't agree with that one.
  20. baseball7897
    Prior for Matt Karchner?
  21. baseball7897
    I love clutch players!!!!
  22. baseball7897
    Murton would have a better shot at playing RF than Burrell. But hey, he only has to hit the cutoff man, right? Everytime I think of Burrell I think of that 03 season: .209 Average, .308OBP 21 HR, 64RBI, .404 SLG, and 142 K's Cubs need a CF, not another LF. Vernon Wells!!!!!
  23. baseball7897
    I rather keep Murton. I have a feeling Murton is going to have a break out year in 07. If Burrell can play RF, then it would be something the cubs should consider.
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    He made 30 starts and threw 211 innings in 2003. He was on the DL that year too. Which means he has never pitched in a full season without being hurt. Plenty of people who aren't hurt throw less than 30 starts or 211 IP. It's really nitpicking to say he didn't pitch a full season. He hasn't pitched in a full season without being hurt. IF he didnt get hurt in 03, then he would have pitched in a full season. He missed a month of baseball because of that injury. That is about the dumbest thing I've read on here in a while. Prior was hurt in a freak accident and then pitched with a bad leg down the stretch, and pitched well. It's petty. I'm just saying he hasn't pitched in a full season.
  25. baseball7897
    He made 30 starts and threw 211 innings in 2003. He was on the DL that year too. Which means he has never pitched in a full season without being hurt. Plenty of people who aren't hurt throw less than 30 starts or 211 IP. It's really nitpicking to say he didn't pitch a full season. He hasn't pitched in a full season without being hurt. IF he didnt get hurt in 03, then he would have pitched in a full season. He missed a month of baseball because of that injury.
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