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3-6 wks should definitely put him out for the Bears game. That was a good game last night, Pittsburgh escaped w/ a win.

I don't think I'd even be upset actually. I think I'd be upset, but it would be a great story.

If you're hurt and you miss work.............the Cubs are interested.

Board is loading fine for me now.

I thought the same thing.

Whatever works.

I think they should have a powder blue alternate.

I checked Diamond's status on the ICubs site and he was listed as "reserve." I assumed that meant he wasn't going to be pitching.

Your sarcasm knows no bounds... But your sarcasm is correct. EhDubya... if those Griffey cards are in pristine condition, you should get them graded, not autographed. If the centering, edges, quality of them are top notch, if you get them graded and they come back a 10, guess what... they aren't worth $60 or $70 anymore, they're worth $1,000. On the other hand, getting them autographed... yeah, it's only value comes in its sentimental value, because the card itself would then become worthless. Even if the card comes back a 9, it's still worth several hundred as opposed to it's original book value of $70 or so. Not only that, but grading it puts it in a protective, indestructible case that will preserve its condition, pretty much till the end of time (or so they claim). IF you give it to him in a standard top loader it runs the risk of getting damaged or faded due to several conditions. http://cgi.ebay.com/1989-UD-Ken-Griffey-JR-RC-BGS-10-PRISTINE_W0QQitemZ150368914425QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUS_SM_Sports_Cards?hash=item2302af8bf9&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 That's a 10 score on a Griffey RC that sold for $1,305. A 9.5 score sold for about $200. Huge drop off, but it makes the card worth much more than it actually is, and will protect the card forever. I suggest doing that (for both cards). It'll cost around $20-$40 per card (not sure what prices are nowadays), but it could be worth it. I would suggest that, and then maybe trying to get a separate autograph, like maybe a baseball or something, off Ebay or a memorabilia site. (that is reputable, of course) On the flip side of that, if the auto is crisp and clean and receives a 10 score................don't give it to your brother.

My son still sends out s.a.s.e. He gets mixed results too, but he smiles for a month when he gets one back.

I wouldn't trade Castro in the deal. I still think a trade could be made without him.

Cutler would only be upset if we were looking to trade him for Jeff Garcia...........and why wouldn't he be.

I did that when I was a kid and always had mixed results. Sometimes I received my cards back auto'd and sometimes I never received anything back. I would call someone in the Media department in Seattle and tell them what you're trying to do. They'll tell you if it's possible.

Cause nobody would care. It's the old news line, "If it bleeds, it leads!" Unfortunately, it true in many cases.

This post made me LOL!

+1

The hope is they're healthier. The looked much improved during the pre-season, but the secondary concerns about everyone I've talked to.

Is that the cynical Cub fan in you making an appearance?

He's one of those players that you'd have to get quite a bit from or the fans will eat you alive. I'd still ask about him.

Four TEs............

NY Giants released David Tyree today as well.

I would think they'd be looking at someone like Rhodes. I wouldn't have a problem w/ him.

That makes two of us. Let me know when you're going and we'll meet up. I'm about an hour and 1/2 away. Better get there by Monday... I tried to get down there today, but I'm hindered by the "honey-do list." Have the Cubs said how they'll use him?

I would hope. People used to talk about him like he was the most valuable player in the league, which he never was. Career OPS of .772. I'd rather wait on Castro. I love Starlin Castro, think he's the best prospect in the system, but he's not can't-miss and you don't hold a spot for him after 1/3 of a season at AA. Agreed. Go after Reyes, move Theriot over to 2b until Castro is ready (say 2011 at the earliest) and then trade Theriot when Castro is ready. I would certainly look into Reyes. I would worry some about his legs........speed is a large part of his game, but if he can get healthy he would surely improve this team.