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Are you kidding me? WTF, Lee?

eye problem i think.

Pie isn't an automatic out. He's been pretty decent since his call up. This month he's batted .267/.328/.400, not so great, and he really hasn't been very hot lately. Ah, I missed the last few games. He really cooled off. He started out really hot after his latest call up.

Pie isn't an automatic out. He's been pretty decent since his call up.

I don't know anyone who could trade JJ for a warm body. Seriously, the guy can only hit mediocre fastballs right down the middle.

sac fly I wouldn't mind giving up the out if I knew we could excecute a sac fly...............however we probably can't. Hey, we could get lucky.

sac fly

For those complaining about the bunt, it was certainly better than what we got from Pie.

Nice start, Soriano.

What did Len and Bob say about the Barrett trade? I'm watching the Texas feed tonight. :(

I'll try. You're posting at the rate of 300 posts/week in your 6+ weeks of membership, I'd say you're succeeding. At what, I don't know. jersey cubs fan = goony

This guy sounds really good. It wouldn't surprise me if the Cubs wanted him but really didn't have a shot with the lack of early round picks. There's a scouting vid (he was pick #35). http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/events/draft/y2006/tracker/search.jsp?sc=round&sp=1S

Well, Maddux doesn't give a rip about baserunners taking an extra bag, so one of Barrett's glaring weaknesses in a lot of peoples' eyes isn't a concern. Peavy and Barrett are really good friends.

It'd be even better if you knew what you were talking about. There was no chance we were going to draft Wieters with future ownership uncertainty. I liked MB. If some pitchers didn't like his game calling, it's on them to watch film and shake off the catcher. You pitch every 5 days. Don't be lazy and put it on your catcher. MB may be having a down year, but he's still jacked more than his share of HR. It's not like he's been Blanco-esque offensively. It's pretty lame to trade for a reserve catcher with Blanco and Soto in the system. I'm not too upset about the prospect. He sounds decent even if his numbers aren't great in limited AB at that age/level.

Nice! If Colvin struggles, that could be a good thing. It's pretty hard to teach a guy patience when he's consistently hitting for high average.

I agree with this. I don't like Lee punching people because the suspension will hurt us. But, it was a heat of the moment thing. It's completely understandable. I agree. And if Young said the wrong thing (whether bad profanity or that it was intentional), all the more reason to cut Lee some slack. FWIW - when I was watching it, I could have sworn the first thing Lee said as he walked up the line was "Was that intentional" (or something very close to that). Young said something then Lee kind of keeps walking and suddenly turns with the big "WHA?!?" and comes to him. I assumed Young told him he should have known it was coming or that's what you get or something like that. So if Lee thought it was intentional (not just being hit, but also coming at his head), I'd be pissed if he didn't come out swinging. It's not going to cost him that many games and it'll only cost us a few wins max. Bad - yes, but you have to protect yourself. What bugs me is that Lee didn't just tackle him. It'd be more effective (those were some weak swings by both guys) and probably less punishment b/c punches tend to be viewed as bigger offenses. Tackling someone in a baseball scrum is just plain dumb. You're going to get spiked at the bottom of the pile. Last year Mabry was just trying to break up a scrub and ended up hurt for the rest of the season (back and rib problems). I don't approve of what DLee did. You hold back, make Z go back out and pitch and when Z is looking to exit the game, you have him plunk a pitcher or their best player with a 95+ mph heater between the shoulder blades. Dumb move on DLee's part. Completely forgivable, but dumb.

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Nice game Marshall and Dempster. Dempster looked dominant.

riot is scaring me in the field, but whatever works.

Who knows how much of last season was affected by injury. He was great early on. Yeah, Demp!

argh, theriot.

no he had a ton of Ks last outing though.

ok, those two women that just caught the foul ball should be neutered. they're ok looking and all, but damn.

Misogynists worthy of derision. Where's abuck and that person with the batman avatar from last night when you need them. There are some really hot chicks at feminism rallys. I kid you not.

Except for that one girl who I don't really know how to describe but I'm sure everybody will know who I'm talking about. You mean the little girl coloring? Perv. :lol: