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Projected what...500 feet? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Yes, I'll agree with the others that you were right on the mark with this one.

No, he has great power. Hit 17 HRs in 245 ABs in 2012. 10 for Boise in 143 ABs. That's big time power for a 19 year old in his 1st serious professional season (he did have 24 ABs in 2011). Not sure what happened in 2013 (almost exact same number of doubles and HRs as 2012, with twice the PAs), but there's plenty of reason to believe the power will come back. Still, even it doesn't, a guy who hits .290 ish with 18 HRs, and walks in 13% of his PAs is a really good baseball player still. John Kruk vs. Prince Fielder. Davell mentioned earlier in this thread the FO wanted him to work on going the other way last season. That could account for most - if not all - of the discrepancy. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

http://stream1.gifsoup.com/view1/1549682/make-it-rain-o.gif well played!

Yeah, before I went to bed last night I started to reply to his post but got about 30 seconds into it and said [expletive] it. It would be futile, anyway.

Seriously, guys, it was just a mis-spelling. BACK OFF

http://i2.listal.com/image/4315383/600full-who-framed-roger-rabbit-screenshot.jpg

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That, too, was my first game ever at Wrigley. :-" WOW - what's the odds? I snuck down to behind the plate in the 9th because most people had left.

My favorite Cub of all-time is Andre Dawson. I was never really that big on Sandberg for some reason. Is there any resentment for Dawson? That's not in jest. I was just young when he was a Cub and I really haven't heard much since. I know he was (is?) a FO-type guy with the Marlins. I remember him talking in the WGN booth when the Marlins came to play the Cubs and how much I wished he was more involved with the Cubs. Random side note: I have been to Wrigley field to watch the cubs exactly one time when I was 9 (been a number of times to ATL to watch them...Braves fans [expletive] suck, BTW). Both Dawson and Sandberg were injured and didn't play. Van Slyke, Bonilla, Bonds, and the Pirates blew the Cubs out 13-4 (Was 13-1 going into the bottom of the 9th). I did, however, have the claim to fame to say I saw Doug Dascenzo pitch first-hand. 1 IP with a hit and a strikeout. Shawn Boskie and Heathcliff Slocumb both sucked hard. Heathcliff gets a pass, though, for having one of the most kickass first names in history. ETA: And yes, to support the naive thing as a youth Cubs fan, if anyone said Dawson wasn't the best player I would fight them tooth and nail. Typing that made me remember at the end of Dawson's career my friend would mock how he ran with his broken-down knees. We are no longer close anymore for a number of reasons. Perhaps this is subconsciously buried down on that list of reasons.

I hope he is right. Because that means he feels that strongly about the potential of Bryant even after the accomplishments thus far of Almora, Baez, and Soler. If he is right the Cubs have as strong of an argument for the best farm system in baseball as anyone.

Well he's not exactly set the world on fire, lately. I believe he's a better pitcher than just a LOOGY, but I can't really fault Dale for using him in that capacity right now.

Agreed. Either way, I did at one point disliked Soriano a lot back then, but I have grown to tolerate him because of what he brought to the team, his work ethic, that he was a good all around person. He isn't perfect by any means, but I am also aware that he isn't the worst. Good luck in NY Soriano, and thanks for everything you gave to the Cubs. This basically mirrors my feelings. Before, when thinking about trading him, I conjured up images of him haplessly flailing away at breaking balls low and away. I suppose that still applies, but I appreciated him even more than I realized. He was, by all accounts I have ever read, a stand up person and teammate. Maybe it doesn't add up to wins, but it's a redeemable quality, regardless. I'll be happy if the cubs saved money and got an intriguing prospect. Hell, I'd take either because his production next year will likely be replaced easily (or surpassed). But I remember the night he signed. And while I wasn't happy about the dollars, he was a sign the cubs were "serious" about winning now. I know the day will come again, but it's been a long road. Best of luck, Sori.

Right down the middle every time? I'd imagine higher than .600. It's one thing to hit a pitch down the middle when you don't necessarily expect it. To know its coming down the middle every time has to higher than that for a hitter of his caliber.

I think the only thing that's holding it up is the commissioners approval (because more than $1 mil changed hands) and a signed document that says Soriano waived his 10/5. It's very unlikely the commissioner rejects it so its pretty much a formality at this point and even Theo/Jeds trend for having seemingly complete deals improbably fall through can't derail this. That's a very valid and reasonable point. There has to be more legs to this than most "rumored trades". I believe it came down to the Yankees money and getting the finances right regarding luxury tax. That would make the apparent nature in which this trade has been openly discussed, plausible.

The treatment of this potential trade by the media is very unique. They basically paid tribute to Sori on the pre-game telecast on WGN. Thanking him for his contributions, etc. I'm sure he's close to being dealt - and it's probably close to 100% - but what if something happened and it fell through (medical reasons, for instance). Like others have said before, it's just odd how open literally everyone has been about this not-yet-official trade.

Yeah, I was talking about Merril Hodge

Are you purposely ignoring everything after the second sentence?

Oh god I don't know. To me he never seemed to be a "former NFL meatball" like so many others. Maybe he was. I probably never payed that close of attention. He just never rubbed me the wrong way from what I can recall. I have had a lot of life issues over the past few years that have kept me relatively sidelined when it comes to some things. In retrospect, I guess I probably shouldn't have vouched for him since I don't have much to draw from.

This is very encouraging. I'm really hoping that untapped talent comes to fruition.

He CRUSHED that ball. That is as pumped as I've been for a home run all year (that I've witnessed live).

I always thought Hodge was pretty good

Historically the FSL is a bigger pitcher's league: http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/minors/season-preview/2013/2614870.html Also, the link indicates Tennessee is home to the most hitter friendly stadium (admittedly in a pitcher-friendly league). This inspired me to look up Alcantara's home/away splits for this year: Home: .248/.326/.431 (.757 OPS) Away: .309/.380/.522 (.902 OPS) Interesting

Castro and Rizzo are warming my heart tonight.