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  1. Backtobanks
    http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/23/fish-unlikely-to-trade-for-big-z-might-try-james-shields?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter i'm sure the marlins are really freaking concerned about the 2013 option that vests when zambrano finishes in the top 4 of the cy young voting Especially since the Cubs will be paying for most of the contract anyhow.
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    Anyone know where this was in the Trib? Sunday Sports page 10 in "Whispers Column" under Phil Rogers' column.
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    Completely horrible and inaccurate analogy. A better analogy would be to have an offensive team that bats and a defensive team that fields and pitches.
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    That's what she said.
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    The results aren't really relevant in discussing how good of a move this is as this time I agree that it's a great move, but in the end it's all about results. It's like having the best team on paper, but they don't win the WS. All the GM (or president of baseball operations) can do is assemble the best players possible and hope that translates into a team that wins the WS.
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    I think we have the best front office in name and pedigree. Let's wait until we see the results before we can say they are the best.
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    Having Fielder for 3-4 years and then having him opt out of the last 3-4 years would be about the best-case scenario. Having Fielder/Pujols/Sabathia/Wilson for 3-4 years and then opt out of the rest of the contract would be the best-case scenario. So would the Cubs getting Theo Epstein and well all know not a chance in hell! 23% I would think the Cubs would be the favorite to sign one of Pujols/Sabathia. They have a need for a 1B, have as much money to spend as anyone, and seem to be headed toward being a winner. Sorry about that, should be Pujols/Fielder.
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    When you lose your Fielder, a lot of teams can pitch around Braun making him a lot less effective.
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    Having Fielder for 3-4 years and then having him opt out of the last 3-4 years would be about the best-case scenario. Having Fielder/Pujols/Sabathia/Wilson for 3-4 years and then opt out of the rest of the contract would be the best-case scenario. So would the Cubs getting Theo Epstein and well all know not a chance in hell! 23% I would think the Cubs would be the favorite to sign one of Pujols/Sabathia. They have a need for a 1B, have as much money to spend as anyone, and seem to be headed toward being a winner.
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    I agree with you. He certainly could have his old job back after they fire "out at home" DeJesus.
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    People have stated that if the deal didn't happen, Epstein would be sitting out the year (not in the Red Sox FO) while getting paid. As for all of the jokes about my 3-way trades, I'll repeat what I said earlier in this thread - some of you would have traded 3 or 4 of our top prospects to get Epstein. Luckily Ricketts has more sense than some of you.
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    Well I'm sure Epstein has Ricketts, Hoyer, and Byrnes on his speed dial and if he wanted to call them once or twice a week next year wouldn't be a big deal. They could talk about families, weather, or whatever.
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    My suggestion (many pages ago) of Ricketts making a final offer and a deadline can now be implemented by hiring Hoyer/Byrnes as GM and putting more pressure on the Red Sox. If they don't take the deal, let Epstein sit out for a year on their payroll and secretly advise our new GM on moves to make starting with the millions of dollars saved this year and the prospects kept. Next year hire Epstein as president of baseball operations.
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    Having Fielder for 3-4 years and then having him opt out of the last 3-4 years would be about the best-case scenario. Having Fielder/Pujols/Sabathia/Wilson for 3-4 years and then opt out of the rest of the contract would be the best-case scenario.
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    I renewed my subscription about a year ago when it was still a weekly magazine for a promotional rate of 37 cents an issue, so for that price it was a good buy.
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    Beware of Sporting News magazine. They just informed me that they are switching to a monthly format from a bi-weekly format and that my paid up subsciption for the next 14 months (over 30 issues) is now only worth 2 more issues. The cover price of the monthly magazine will be $8.
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    our We can all be thankful that you're not doing the negotiations on the Cub side. There are probably 20 candidates who fit your definition of a GM worth the price. According to the Score' Matt A. an announcement will come Tuesday, between a possible NLCS game 7 - Monday and WS game 1 - Wednesday. Furthermore, he mentioned Bret Jackson will not be a part of the compensation package hence, I guess it is a good thing I'm not part of the negotiations. Maybe you should be a part of them, who knows, with your input they'd been done yesterday. I don't know if the negotiations would be over if I was part of the negotiation team, but I guarantee they would be over if I was Ricketts. As I posted many pages ago, Ricketts should have made a final offer and had a deadline. If the Red Sox didn't accept the offer or meet the deadline I would have hired Byrnes now, used the saved money and prospects on the 2012 team, and hired Epstein next year as president in charge of baseball operations.
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    We can all be thankful that you're not doing the negotiations on the Cub side. There are probably 20 candidates who fit your definition of a GM worth the price.
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    I remember reading a few years ago that it's actually a really good thing for a pitcher to have a healthy amount of meat on their bodies. It's got to make some sense...Your body is taking an absolute beating overhand throwing a ball off of elevated ground. I guarantee there are very, very few good, healthy pitchers who rock a 6 pick. Look at Rich Harden...dude was cut as all heck and it did nothing for his durability. Meanwhile CJ Wilson, similar height (6'/6'1"), is built like a fire hydrant and hasn't had an arm injury since '03 or so. Obviously there are exceptions to every rule. For every "overweight" pitcher that you can name that has been durable for many years there are probably 10 "in shape" pitchers that are durable over many years.
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    Ricketts should make a final offer and give the Red Sox a deadline. They don't accept the offer or meet the deadline, move on to Hahn or Byrnes and use the money and prospects saved to start building for 2012. Next offseason, go after Epstein as president of baseball operations with Hahn/Byrnes as GM. It's not like Epstein is(was) going to make the Cubs World Series winners in 2012 anyhow.
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    Obviously all of those reasons not to bring in the best talent this offseason revolve around money and long term contracts, both of which have burned the Cubs at this point. I think it's safe to say that the Cubs will be very much in the bidding for Pujols/Fielder and Sabathia/Wilson. Considering the fact that they're stuck with two huge contracts (Zambrano and Soriano) along with Dempster's and the fact that they're not sure of which direction (contending or developing young players) they're going to take for 2012, I think being serious about bidding for a big-time 1B and #1 starter is pretty impressive.
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    Wouldn't a guy this good be the 1 time out of 10? We're not talking just any pitcher here....We are talking about an elite player and pitcher, which would seem to not be a 9/10 situation, no? His weight is a superfluous issue...1 because he's never ever had an arm problem and 2 he's heavy because he's a huge human being (that 290 sits on a 6'7" frame). He's more LT than G when it comes to athleticism...as we've seen for a decade+ now and NL Central fans were treated for half a season. I'm not sure his weight is a superfluous issue when you're talking about 4-6 years from now.
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    Especially if he's 290 lbs. and has pitched almost 1000 innings in the last 4 years.
  24. Backtobanks
    Everything you say about Sabathia is true, but the contract that he signs will be ridiculous. He's opting out of 4 years and $92 million, so obviously the bidding will start with 5+ years and $125+ million. Also, comparing him to Lee and Halladay ignores the fact that his weight may be an issue as he ages.
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    You're absolutely right and yet some posters are saying "give them Brett Jackson", "give them whatever they want", etc. What are they going to do - let him sit in the corner and do nothing for the next year? Or better yet, let him continue to be the GM when he's pissed at the organization and would rather be in Chicago.
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