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  1. Banedon
    You're right...you're missing the entire point along with it. Prediction: What I think will happen, not what I want to happen. What I want to happen: New Cubs management and team-building philosophy. What will happen if the Cubs go better than .500 the rest of the way: Management decides that things are going in the right direction, and don't make the necessary changes What (I hope) will happen if the Cubs tank: Management will look for a new direction, as the current one is currently not working. They will get a manager that can help young talent grow into their potential. Granted, the last paragraph is wishful thinking, but it's the best "future" scenario that I can come up with, and because I want the Cubs to win long term, it's what I'm hoping for.
  2. Banedon
    <3 White Stripes it's a crime that Aerosmith is winning this poll. Have you seen them live? They are amazing. Unfortunately I haven't.
  3. Banedon
    Wow...as similar as our opinions may be on some topics, we're clearly not on the same page with music. GD by a mile for me.
  4. Banedon
    <3 White Stripes it's a crime that Aerosmith is winning this poll.
  5. Banedon
    This is a prediction thread. Not a wishing thread. Oh in that case 81-81 total for the year. So you actually logically think that the team that has played .386 ball for the first half of the season will play around .650-ish ball the rest of the season? Really? Don't tell me that I don't want the Cubs to win. That's crap. The difference is, you're all about the short term. Win a little now, even if it means we don't have greater success in the future. I disagree with that outlook. I'd rather lose big now if it means reorganization such that the Cubs are more successful in the future. Getting to .500 is extremely unlikely at this point. Winning only prolongs change. I want change, not losing. But losing appears to be the only way to achieve that. Call it doom and gloom if you like. It's realism. This is one of the worst teams in the major leagues. It's not going to magically turn into one of the best because you wished hard enough.
  6. Banedon
    This is a prediction thread. Not a wishing thread.
  7. Banedon
    Yep...playing time for younger guys to see what you have, instead of playing older guys because they're your "horses".
  8. Banedon
    The first 17 games after the break... Fri. 14 NY Mets Sat. 15 NY Mets Sun. 16 NY Mets Tue. 18 Houston Wed. 19 Houston Thu. 20 Houston Fri. 21 at Washington Sat. 22 at Washington Sun. 23 at Washington Mon. 24 at NY Mets Tue. 25 at NY Mets Wed. 26 at NY Mets Thu. 27 St. Louis Fri. 28 St. Louis Sat. 29 St. Louis Sun. 30 St. Louis I think another multiple loss stretch isn't out of the realm of possiblity there.
  9. Banedon
    100 losses.
  10. Banedon
    Good news... good news! Why not skip this turn of the rotation, just to give him a few extra days and make 100% there is nothing there? How many times have we heard from the Cubs training and medical staffs that player X is OK and then a week later they end up on the DL because they were not sure of the extent of the injury. What if he alters his mechanics slightly because of the pain, and ends up really hurting himself? I see no drawback whatsoever of skipping his turn, and a huge possibility for trouble. QF-effin'-T. What is possibly worth it this season to risk a guy like Z? Give him an extra rotation off, big deal. Learn from your past mistakes, you dumb $#&^^$^$@$!@@$$#$#'s!!! But that will be held against Dusty's record, dude.
  11. Banedon
    For arguments sake, I think this is the post you're referring to... Hendry will be gone if the losing continues, but he's safe through next year. So give him a chance to hire a new guy and make it work, if it doesn't, they're all out in a top to bottom house cleaning. I think goony's point is that Hendry is safe, whether we like it or not, so rather than keep Dusty during that time, get a new manager in there. If he fails, then Hendry WILL get fired.
  12. Banedon
    Um, I don't think we have faith, we're just resigned to the fact that Hendry isn't going to get fired a few months after signing a 2 year extension.
  13. Banedon
    http://www.suntimes.com/output/sports/baker12.html There's no Hendry quotes about Dusty finishing the year...it's just Kiley's speculation.
  14. Banedon
    The Score said that Z will pitch on Friday, and is ok.
  15. Banedon
    According to the Score, Mike Kiley is reporting that Hendry spoke with Dusty, and told him that his job is safe for the time being, and that he'd like to see him finish out the year. Also, Zambrano is ok, and will pitch Friday. EDIT: Split this into it's own thread. If it's true, it deserves it's own discussion.
  16. Banedon
    But goony, it doesn't matter what his numbers are....he doesn't hustle.
  17. Banedon
    I think Hendry already ate it first... :)
  18. Banedon
    For the right deal I would trade anyone on the Cubs roster. I don't think people want to give Aramis away but his attitude and lack of hustle leave something to be desired. You can critcize him for his effort, that doesn't mean you want to give him away. I don't disagree, but judging by what I'm hearing on the radio, reading in the sportspages, and seeing on other message boards, there's a growing sentiment that Aramis is a big problem and needs to be shipped out for whatever they can get. He's quickly becoming the player many fans are scapegoating. I actually agree...I think the Aramis issue is far bigger than it should be. After having had horrible third baseman for so long, you'd think we'd be happy with having Aramis...guess not.
  19. Banedon
    Done deal per ESPN. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2517046
  20. Banedon
    I doubt the Cubs announce anything today.
  21. Banedon
    I'm not sure if I like what you're implying there mister.... Baker's not in top excuse-making form yet?!?!
  22. Banedon
    Loretta a FA? I'm on board there. Not really a fan of Loretta, and I hope the Cubs stay away from adding any big name 2nd basemens, like Giles/Loretta. I want 2nd base open for Eric Patterson. While Patterson may be a decent major league second baseman, I don't think he's the level of prospect that you keep a spot open for. He's not going to be ready for the show in 2007 and we'll need someone to play second unless we want to endure 500 AB of Neifi. I don't. If I can get Marcus Giles to play second, Patterson can ply his trade elsewhere. I've always loved Marcus Giles....until he messed up Prior...but I would get over that.
  23. Banedon
    Imo it would be like hitting a broken bone with a hammer. Fortunately it sounds like Piniella wouldn't be interested until the offseason.
  24. Banedon
    According to Muskat, he was doing an interview and backed up into Cora's swing. I'm sure Cora will get all kinds of flack about this, but it sounds like it was probably Z just not being aware of his surroundings.
  25. Banedon
    Intent is immaterial. Results are what matter to me, and he hasn't provided them. Maybe we just have different expectations.
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