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The Nationals sure are one fat slut. -
Right, but it's still not a huge, "this guy has to start at tackle to justify that money" contract.
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It's not like they gave him much money. He's getting paid 6.3 million this season so yeah they did give him a good amount of money. He got a 4/11 deal right? With escalators to 14. There would seem to be incentive not to start him, assuming those incentives involve playing time. That's not a lot of money.
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It's not like they gave him much money.
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I always look at it more as Larry Himes letting him go than him leaving. I think Maddux was willing to stay, but Himes screwed it up. Hey, Fergie spent much of his career away from the Cubs. meh, not married to this argument....come back to the drug discussion lol Hey, I'm not either, I don't even care about things like retired numbers.
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Lou: Fukudome Penciled in at 2-Spot in Linuep
jersey cubs fan replied to E.J.'s topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
What more does he need to build on? Theriot is cheap and gives you above average offensive production at SS. Plus the Cubs haven't necessarily been adept at developing quality middle infield prospects. On a team filled with big contracts, I think Theriot is a nice little player to have. He won't be cheap for long and may not give you above average offensive production at SS for long. He may have in 2008, but he didn't in 2007. And at 29 we've probably already seen his best. Middle infielders generally don't age gracefully. He's fine for now, but this very well could/should be his last year as the Cubs starting SS. If his numbers look more like 2007 than 2008, he absolutely has to go. -
I always look at it more as Larry Himes letting him go than him leaving. I think Maddux was willing to stay, but Himes screwed it up. Hey, Fergie spent much of his career away from the Cubs.
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Actually, opening day is essentially sold out. Best available online is $8 standing room only. This is for the 2nd game, which is opening night. The vast majority of teams have severe dropoff in attendance from opening day to the 2nd game. The weather sucks and nobody cares about the game. And $1 seats are in the extreme corners of the upper deck.
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http://rumorsandrants.com/2009/03/jay-cutler-wants-to-be-a-bear-he-just-doesnt-know-it-yet.html
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I stumbled into a bar after the Devils/Hawks game and saw the last couple at-bats. The bar got all excited for about 3 minutes.
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They haven't had any other option than going with vets, because Angelo ignored the line for 5 years. There hasn't been a single young talented guy kept from playing because of seniority. Then why did JSC continue to play when Williams was healthy in weeks 10-16? Because Williams hadn't practiced yet. They were all set to give that job to Williams before he went down on day one. I have doubts he was really ready to start late. But midseason switches are rare. The point is they haven't kept young guys from taking line positions, because they haven't had young guys around to take those positions.
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That's an opening day promotion? It's going to be a tough year if they need to pull that stuff out that early.
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Lou: Fukudome Penciled in at 2-Spot in Linuep
jersey cubs fan replied to E.J.'s topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
He was regarded by many, including me, and I believe Tim, has a really good option for utlity player. A good deal of the Theriot hate dates to his 2007 season when he was absolutely horrible and a significant factor in the Cubs getting bottom of the barrel production from shortstop. And for a guy with so little production, he doesn't even "do the little things right" - namely, defense and baserunning. He was better in 2008, but he's still not a standout in any form. Given his low salary, he's fine for now. But they better not plan on keeping him around once he starts making money. Also, the shirts he wears in clubhouse interviews, you can just tell he's a douche in real life. -
A few mid Spring Training Head Turners
jersey cubs fan replied to Little Slide Rooter's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
That's not exactly hard to predict. Very few players have Soto-like breakouts. But he wouldn't have to have a Soto-like breakout to actually have value and prove worthy of a major league job someday. -
Yeah, their are a limited number of businesses that can benefit from being in there. Taxi/car services are probably the most frequently used.
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run on receivers
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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
Not literally, but yes, they need to get some points soon. They still have a game in hand on everybody and 2 on just about every potential 8 seed. If they do lose, or fail to at least get a point, then the Edmonton/LA games become must wins, because next week they play SJ and NJ again, and will probably get housed. -
08-09' Blackhawks (46-24-12) 104 PTS - 4th Seed In The West!
jersey cubs fan replied to Cynosure's topic in Other Sports
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They haven't had any other option than going with vets, because Angelo ignored the line for 5 years. There hasn't been a single young talented guy kept from playing because of seniority.
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I don't know about the fans, but I didn't get the media's aduration. They were practically begging the Bears to resign this guy after Tait's retirement rumors started, insisting it was the only option. People have an infatuation with continuity on the offensive line. But that's what got this team in trouble in the first place. Instead of trying to improve the line that showed signs of decline in the super bowl season, they stuck with the same 5 guys, when more than one were ripe for replacement. Continuity of mediocrity should not be a priority. They need to play the five best lineman.
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Williams isn't essentially a rookie. He was on the team last year. He practiced and played, and he's with the team now in mini-camp. He is inexperienced as a starting NFL player, but he's been around veteran players for a good amount of time and knows the ropes by now. I don't really see an issue with starting him and a rookie at RT. I would be a little surprised if they started two rookies on the same side of the ball, RG/RT, LG/LT, but each will be next to an NFL veteran and playing their respective natural positions. At this point, the only reasonable option is to start Williams at LT and a rookie at RT. Nobody else on the roster should be the starting RT, and no free agent is worthy of the position. If they draft somebody in the first, or maybe the second, he is most likely going to be the best option for the position, and the guy they choose to start.
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3/1/2008: Signed a six-year, $36 million contract. The deal contains $13 million guaranteed, including a $4 million signing bonus, a $3.75 million roster bonus in the first year, and annual $250,000 workout bonuses. 2009: $1.1 million (+ $4.75 million roster bonus due in March), 2010: $3.145 million (+ $3.3 million roster bonus due 6/10), 2011: $3.65 million, 2012: $3.75 million, 2013: $6.25 million, 2014: Free Agent. Cap charges: $6,766,667 (2009), $7,361,667 (2010), $4,566,667 (2011), $4,666,667 (2012), $7,166,667 (2013). I think the Bears could easiliy fit Cutler's contract under their cap. They have no money tied into offensive players as is, and are way under the cap right now. If they traded Briggs, I think his 2009 cap number would skyrocket though.
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Probably, but given the salary cap ramifications one year into his deal, I'm not sure it would work. The Bears gave Lance a sizable signing bonus. How far into his deal is Cutler? I am not sure the Bears would want to give up a good player, lose the signing bonus, and have to pay another to Cutler is he only had a few years left. Seems like he's played 3 years of a 6-year deal. Don't think they'd need to extend him until 2010 at the earliest. 7/27/2006: Signed a six-year, $47.86 million contract. The deal contains $11 million guaranteed, including a $1.7 million signing bonus. 2009: $1.035 million (+ $100,000 workout bonus), 2010: $1.4225 million (+ $4 million roster bonus), 2011: $1.81 million (+ $12 million roster bonus) 2012: Free Agent. 45% of the deal's max value is performance incentives. Among them is a $1.95 million escalator for any year of 2006-2010 that he finishes in the top five in any of the NFL's major passing categories, as well as a $4 million bonus for taking 70% of the snaps in 2009. There also is a $500,000 bonus available 2006-2010 for taking 70% of the snaps and either taking 70% of the snaps in a Super Bowl or winning a Super Bowl.
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Probably, but given the salary cap ramifications one year into his deal, I'm not sure it would work.
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