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  1. imb
    Is anyone even paying attention? No one is trying to take away your "right to boo", we're saying that it makes you look like a jack-ass when you do. "BOO HAWKINS, YOU SUCK! BOOOOOO! YOU WEREN'T AS GOOD AS I THOUGHT YOU WOULD BE! BOOO!" It's childish and stupid. But, by all means, go ahead. Just dont get upset when those of us that are made to look like jerks because of your actions don't like it.
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    Murton

    imb replied to moorecg's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk

    Leftfield is the one behind third base, btw.
  3. imb
    I think there's an old thread that might answer this question....does anyone have the link? it's gone :x
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    Murton

    imb replied to moorecg's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk

    wow, much worse than i thought. GREAT evidence against all those who talk about how great neifi is for a backup shortstop. this just show that he's not great at all. he's basically replacement level. Yeah right, something tells me that the people who think Neifi has been great arent exactly the kind of people that look at stats like VORP.
  5. imb
    Yes, and I wouldnt even make them include the cash. If Epstein did that, he would deserve to be shot.
  6. imb
    Well, look who was right. Stick to your drive around and post on the internet job.
  7. imb
    then you would be a crappy manager too
  8. imb
    God he sucks.
  9. imb
    Mattix? Sounds like Matt may have already had a head injury.
  10. imb
    Why do you hate Baker? As much as he sucks, I would think you would love him coaching for the Cubs.
  11. imb
    its almost august!
  12. imb
    At this stage? he's what? 28? Its just muscle memory, if someone shows him the way to pitch without hurting his shoulder, and he tries hard enough, he can do it.
  13. imb
    Our offense sucks for reasons that have nothing to do with the occasional todd walker DP.
  14. imb
    well, we now have at least one topic about a sox messageboard...
  15. imb
    Gotta love that sarcasm. Yes, you're right. That was the ONLY concern teams had. And the only reason the Red Sox wanted to dump him was his contract. Yup, it was. I think a lot people are wary of paying a LF 20 million a year, no matter how good he is.
  16. imb
    Why not Holly? He has to be able to play CF as well as Macias.
  17. imb
    word. we had a good discussion about this in flashchat tonight.
  18. imb
    thnx for macias
  19. imb
    Yeah, it probably says that a lot of teams didnt have 20 million to spend, or didnt need a 20 million dollar upgrade in leftfield.
  20. imb
    Agreed. Obviously this is a pipedream, but Manny is one of the Holy Trinity as far as hitters go (Bonds/Pujols/Manny). He really is an amazing hitter.
  21. imb
    Fixing the bullpen huh? Give Baker a $140 mil roster and he could possibly win it all. You must be a big Billy Beane fan then, huh? Seriously, though, exactly how do you believe RC overvalues the walk? (And I'd prefer a quantative explaination w/respect to the RC formula to the generic "walks don't drive in runs" variety.) This isn't a trick question as RC really isn't a theoretically sound model for run production. In actual practice, however, it has proven to be a decent measure of overall production in 95% of all cases. (This would include a comparison of Soriano to Walker...) You think a walk and single should have equal value?? Also, since a home run is a sure run, it's value should be more than 4. I like haveing some guys who can take walks, but I'm sick of the obsession w/ the walk. If the Cubs had a budget of 250 million, perhaps they could find 8 guys who can walk and hit for power. A walk is a lot more valuable than a ball put into play. Just as a win for a pitcher is subject to actions outside of his control so is a hit (unless it is a home run). A home run's a ball in play. Hate to break this but single > walk. Yes, but most balls put into play are not singles/doubles/triples/HR
  22. imb
    wow, i had no idea the game was on.
  23. imb
    Keep your head up Matt. Err, oops.
  24. imb
    I really don't see Nosemar getting more than 50% of the starts when he first gets back. He's going to need days off.
  25. imb
    No, not on the DL, but he was shut down at the end of last year with inflamation in his elbow and did missed his last 2-3 starts although I believe he was used in relief once. Burnett has pitched over 200 innings once in his career with his next highest like 175. Well, 2001 was his first full year in the majors, and I don't know why he didn't go over 200 innings. Maybe part of the year was in the minors, maybe not. 2002 he went over 200 innings, and in 2003 he was hurt, 2004 he returned halfway through, and 2005 is only halfway over, so he really hasnt had much of a chance to pass the magical 200 inning barrier.
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