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are they about to talk curses? -
Gordon Beckham looks like somebody who would be named Gordon Beckham.
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That is one fat SOB.
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Maybe not as a starter, but he's still an AS at this point, don't you think? Given that Bengie Molina has a pretty good chance of being the obligatory Giants representative, there's a chance that only one of Soto and McCann will make it. I mean, it's almost certainly going to Soto because there's no way he'll lose that lead. However, I'd love to have him deserve it. Deserve? They are having extremely similar seasons to date. It's not like he's undeserving of votes.
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Yeah, 5 is a bit much. I don't know if 2 is enough to make it decent TV, but there's clearly a lot of unnecessary dead time and filler. I think they could just talk about the kid drafted a little bit (no need to interview), then talk about how he might fit into that team's system in comparison with other prospects. To do that they'd actually need to retain people that know more than a thumbnail sketch about the different systems. They'd probably have to hire some BA/BP types. Gammons, Olney et al don't pay much attention beyond the top 5. There's enough guys available that know enough to give a decent 30-45 second blurb about it.
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Outside of opening day, I'm pretty sure the Dodgers don't ever do weekday home afternoon games. They played a day game yesterday (v. the Rockies), IIRC. I would imagine they'd do quite a few day games on getaway day. Flying east from the west coast after a night game would be brutal. LA plays a day game later this month against CWS on a weekday, and another in August against Colorado. The teams that don't get the benefit of an afternoon getaway game have an off day the next day (Atlanta, Washington, SF) or stay local the next night (Philly goes to SD). SD actually looks to be the only team to get screwed, playing a night game on getaway day then travelling to Mil for a night game the next night, in early September.
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Yeah, 5 is a bit much. I don't know if 2 is enough to make it decent TV, but there's clearly a lot of unnecessary dead time and filler. I think they could just talk about the kid drafted a little bit (no need to interview), then talk about how he might fit into that team's system in comparison with other prospects.
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I could tell the Lennon part was a joke, but I could also tell the part about needing to show emotion was serious.
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No, in fact this seems to be the only reason so many people hate him. who hates him? i have read people questioning his dominance here...but nothing verging on hatred... i will admit though that i would love to see a little bit of passion from the guy...i saw some from lilly the other night...that was nice to see...i used to think he was a robot last year until he slammed his glove in the NLDS what the hell does passion have to do with being a good major league starting pitcher? um...i think everything...if you don't have passion for the game...why would you be playing it? don't get me wrong...i know hill has passion...but he is also a perfectionist...who could probably just use a good yell...maybe he should go see that person that lennon saw before he wrote "mother" Seriously, this is ridiculous. The guy does not need to act like Zambrano or Lilly to be a good pitcher. But remember, the first time he showed any personality he was chastised by his manager and told to shut up and let the big boys talk it out.
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Who is your second favorite team?
jersey cubs fan replied to carolinacubbie's topic in General Baseball Talk
In the summer it's the Bears, in the winter it's the Cubs. -
No, I enjoy it very much actually. What I don't enjoy is your refusal to accept that Hill is "beloved" because he was very good for a sustained about of time. He had sustained minor league success and after a brief hiccup upon being called up (and yanked around) to the majors he sustained very significant success for a year and a half. Why you refuse to allow yourself to believe that is beyond me. The fact that you'd rather have Zambrano on the mound is inconsequential. I'd rather have Zambrano as well. And Chris Young has nothing to do with the discussion.
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are we all thinking of the same Rich Hill? yes we are...i know he is beloved on here...but...i guess we will just have to agree to disagree no.....i.......refuse......to.....agree.....
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when does this shindig get going?
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No, the Cubs don't. They have an Ankiel in Iowa whose potential may yield number 2. Not even close to the same thing. thank you...at least i am not the only one who feels this way... don't get me wrong...i like rich hill...but all we truly have seen from him are flashes of promise...nothing sustained... That's just plain old wrong. Nothing sustained? Absurd.
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Remember....
jersey cubs fan replied to Jake's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
Chicken salad isn't the opposite of tuna salad. Salmon is the opposite of tuna, because the salmon swim up the river. -
Minor League Discussion & Boxes 6-5-2008
jersey cubs fan replied to Outshined_One's topic in Cubs Minor League Talk
I'm going to be cautious and think they can get Hill back and pitching well by July. Hopefully they get through June ok. -
He's not a free agent until after 2009, and there's no telling how low his grade will be by then, or even if compensation will still be around.
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I thought this said he's playing at 2nd tonight.
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Comment section: Some dude working in Manhattan wants the Cubs to call him.
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I think that's more Lou than the media. He's been sticking hard to the "it's early and we aren't that good" story.
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It's probably my favorite thing about them right now.
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Seems like a fit for the Tigers. Maybe on the surface. But Detroit is getting as many innings from their starters as the Cubs (in fact a fraction more). They kind of have the market cornered on warm bodies with 5 ERAs. And that's without Dontrelle pitching much yet. I don't see them as a fit. They need somebody who can pitch without sucking, not just a guy who can show up every 5th day.
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He didn't play yesterday. He also sat the most recent Friday game in Pittsburgh, an April games in Philly and home to Pittsburgh. There was one other Pirates game he did not start but did get a late AB in.
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The problem with most of that last is that they're either: A. a risk for injury (Burnett, Harden) B. not a certifiable number 2 There are no names out there that I would think would be worth trading Pie/Hill or any of the other Cubs names mentioned. How about Mussina? If the Yankees continue to tank, I'd think he would be available as a half-season rental. Maybe the shift to the NL would benefit him. Why do the Cubs need another 5th starter? He's 39 and has had 1 decent year in the last 5. He's a 5 inning starter who is very hittable and gives up the long ball.
