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Not really. He's basically in-line with Zambrano and Harden. And even if he doesn't get a lot of games, he can still work on the side in simulated games. We are 3 weeks away, and the USA could be eliminated soon. Plus, it's not like he has to pitch in game 3. Marshall could easily slot into one of those starts, and Lilly can go in game 4 or 5, which are 25/26 days away. -
I was referring to fan bases crying out for management to make a trade. I'm sure some of those teams would be happy to trade their guy for Cutler, but I don't see an outcry coming from those towns. The most overwhelming thing I've heard about Jay Cutler from the general population is his sub .500 record.
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I like Soto a little lower for a couple reasons. Aside from lessening the perceived dependence on his production, he's also a catcher, who doesn't play everyday. When you insert Bako/Hill into the lineup on his off days, it won't require a big overhaul of the lineup.
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Maybe if you just don't use the word [expletive].
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Orton + first round pick? I'm awful at these proposals...I have no idea what market value is... It would be pretty high. The question would be, how much of a downgrade would Denver take? Because the teams that truly have franchise QBs for the long term would be the teams who aren't interested in trading. The Broncs would either need to take a lesser QB in return, or an older QB, or one who isn't signed long term anymore, etc. There would have to be a downgrade -- so probably a QB + a pick would be in the ballpark. I have no idea which QB, and what level draft pick. I think it would take Orton, plus this year's 1, plus more, maybe next year's 2. The Bears don't really have any positions where depth is a strength they could trade from, but presumably Denver would be interested in defensive players. Urlacher, Orton and a 2nd? I doubt they'd bite.
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Let's take a look at who definitely isn't: Indy New England San Diego New Orleans Pittsburgh Arizona NY Giants Atlanta Kansas City Dallas Baltimore Most likely not: Philly Green Bay Tennessee Cleveland Cincy Washington Houston Might be, but they aren't going to get anywhere: Carolina Seattle Oakland Jacksonville Buffalo Unfortunately, Chicago Now teams that are, have a need and can realistically pull it off: Detroit Minnesota St. Louis NY Jets Tampa Miami San Fran Detroit is the most obvious candidate. With two 1s, they can afford to trade one of them plus more for Cutler. But would he whine about going there? The Bears should offer Urlacher + for Cutler.
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08-09' Blackhawks (46-24-12) 104 PTS - 4th Seed In The West!
jersey cubs fan replied to Cynosure's topic in Other Sports
Have they had this bad of a stretch yet this year? 1-4 in their past 5, 3-6-1 in their last 10. Losses to absolute crap teams. Their early success was shocking, but perhaps these struggles are more indicative of where this team actually belongs, in the bottom half of the playoff teams. -
Jets go receiver, Louis Murphy, FLA
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Are there any GM's available on the board?
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Completely disagree. When people talk about a player's lack of power, they aren't saying they want everybody to be a 30 HR guy. When a player has such an extreme lack of power as Theriot has, it's a problem. But if all a guy has is some power, it's not like people are in love with him. There really aren't a lot of guys out there having nice careers with absolutely no power. Yes, there are backup catchers and utility players who make some nice coin for a while because they fill a specific niche, but a guy who brings no power and who's OBP relies so heavily on hitting singles just isn't going to hold up over time as a regular contributor. If Theriot has an OBP over .380 again, it would be nice, but just one year prior he was at .326 and one of the most useless regular players in baseball. Personally I don't expect him to repeat his 2008 season, and if he doesn't, he's going to be a drag on the team.
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There was a story that he has a sore shoulder, so, yeah, people are talking about him. And while they saved some money, they got worse at the same time, that's just the fact, not complaining for the sake of complaining.
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their payroll is around 138 million. and when you have 7 guys on your roster making 10 million and above, 3 million dollars is very significant when it comes to composing your 25 man roster. dude. Which is why it's a damn shame they are wasting nearly $3m on Aaron Miles this year.
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Disagree. A guy making the $400,000 minimum is comparable to a guy making $800,000. The higher the payroll, the higher the discrepency of "comparable". For a team like the Cubs, that regularly throws significant amounts of money in the toilet, it's bigger than most. But $3.3m this year is probably beyond the furthest end. The fact that they are owed the same total is somewhat meaningful, especially when you consider the possibility that Miles could be a net negative to the team if they feel obliged to keep him there throughout his age 33 season.
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Who wants a Mark Prior update?
jersey cubs fan replied to Post Count Padder's topic in General Baseball Talk
I think it's rather ridiculous to dismiss the inordinately heavy workload and mistreatment of Prior simply because the evidence isn't conclusive. At his age, the amount of high pitch count games, back to back, and going back in after a shoulder injury, was bound to contribute to injury. It's not just three random games. It was something like a 20-game stretch of just ridiculous treatment. -
what are you talking about? derosa makes more than two times what miles makes. if you're gonna bitch about trading derosa and signing miles (which is perfectly valid) in the offseason, at least have the facts straight. Jesus, dude - who peed in your cornflakes? Miles is making 2+million and DeRosa is making 5+ million this year. All he said is that the prices were comparable. Yes it's double his salary but in the grand scheme of things when you have players making 15-20 mil, the ~3M difference between the two players is certainly comparable. The Cubs also owe Miles $5m total over the two years. I'd rather pay DeRosa $5m for 1 year than Miles $5m for 2. Although comparable is still probably a stretch when talking solely about their current salaries, $3.3m is a pretty significant gap.
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Not sure what's going to happen with the next couple picks, but I may or may not be able to make the Jets pick this weekend if they come back.
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I'm assuming they don't even consider 11 pitchers. With Harden's health, Marshall's questionable ability to throw every 5th day, Zambrano's potential slow decline, Dempster's lack of conistent durability, and an overall questionable bullpen, I just don't see them going in with fewer than the "norm".
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The Cubs tend to stress versatility over any sort of production. They've brought in guys with a reputation of being able to play multiple positions, jack of all trade types who do lots of things, none of them well. I'd prefer to mix in guys who are really good at something, but not well rounded enough to start everyday.
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Which is going to put the squeeze on Hoffpauir. If they keep 2 backup infielders, it's either the guy with options* or the guy with a guaranteed contract (Gathright). *Or maybe he's out of options.
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Must have been a short decade.
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Not much to say about this, but i suppose it's worth passing on. Gee, you don't say. What an interesting idea, having this guy who can't play everyday play some sort of backup role at multiple positions, starting on occasion.
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The bullpen boxes and dugout seats are incredibly easy to get. I just had a few windows open to see what was available, and I got through in all of them in like 15 minutes.
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Bobby Crosby?
jersey cubs fan replied to UMFan83's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
That's basically what the Cubs did when they traded Marquis for Vizcaino in the first place. True. I should've said "so we're going to trade a guy we don't want who has no use for another guy we don't want who has no use." What he's saying is that it may have been cheaper to just release Marquis then to trade him for a bad contract. I don't think so. There is no way that the Cubs releasing Marquis would ever have been cheaper. They would have had to pay his full contract if that happened. Even if the Cubs release Vizcaino today, they still save approximately 5 million dollars over what releasing Marquis would have done. Aren't the Cubs paying part of Marquis' salary? I thought that they had given the Rockies money to even things out somewhat. I think about $825,000. Marquis is making 9.8, Vizcaino is making 3.5. Cubs are paying $4.3, Rockies are paying $9m. But the Cubs are on the hook for another $500k if they cut him next year, which would put their total at $4.8, or $5m less than if they kept and/or cut Marquis. Of course, if they get desperate and bring back Vizcaino, they'll still pay about $8.5m total. -
It's been 24 hours, who is going to make the pick?
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Get in my belly!
