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I'll take Cabrera, thank you very much. -
Colvin? Next year? Presumably, Jones in 2008, then who knows in 2009. But with Colvin in AA, it wouldn't be a surprise to think the Cubs thought of him as their guy by then.
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Jon Heyman in SI said Pie for Laird. I'm fine with trading Pie, but you better be damn sure you're getting a difference maker and not some replacement level player who does nothing special.
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Do you honestly think that the Cardinals where the best team last year? The Marlins in 2003? Let's just get to the playoffs and take our chances. the marlins had the best record in the NL (IIRC) in the second half of 2003. it wasn't just luck, they were a good team. their pitching was dominant. and yes, they got a little luck as most teams need to win in the playoffs. however, how often does a mediocre team like the 2006 cardinals win the world series? it's very rare. there's no reason for the Cubs to stand pat with the glaring holes they currently have, unless there just really truly is nobody available, which i don't believe. Don't the Cubs have the best record in the NL this year in the second half.....So far! I'm just saying.... Do they? I know it was best in baseball for a while, starting from the June 3 date, or maybe it was some other date. But I guess it depends on what you are calling the halfway point, either game 81 or the ASB. They have the same record as Philly post-ASB.
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That depends entirely upon who ?? is.
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I don't have a problem with Theriot. I have a problem with being satisfied having 4 holes in the lineup. I'd be fine with Theriot, just as long as something happens to improve the lineup elsewhere. Just remember, the Cubs are 9th in the NL in OPS, they are, at best, an average lineup. Since it takes a lot more than average to be a great team, and I want the Cubs to be a great team, I'm not going to be happy with average, or worse, production. True, but SS is not the realistic upgrade. We all know Hendry is not going to get another MI. We need to focus on an OF. I don't buy much of the "realistic upgrade" talk. The Cubs have 4 holes, on the plus side, that leaves them with several options to find improvements. A good GM should be able to find something out there to improve what is 4 good sized holes in the lineup. I don't care where it comes from at this point, I just feel like they have to get it.
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I can't guarantee anything when it comes to the playoffs. But I'm all about increasing your chances, and with a mediocre offense and somewhat surprisingly strong pitching, I'd feel much better about the Cubs' chances if they got another bat to take the place of one of the underperformers.
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I don't have a problem with Theriot. I have a problem with being satisfied having 4 holes in the lineup. I'd be fine with Theriot, just as long as something happens to improve the lineup elsewhere. Just remember, the Cubs are 9th in the NL in OPS, they are, at best, an average lineup. Since it takes a lot more than average to be a great team, and I want the Cubs to be a great team, I'm not going to be happy with average, or worse, production.
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Of course a guy is going to look better when you only judge him by the good parts of his game. But overall productivity matters, and the Cubs are still far too below the elites in the NL for my taste, and it's because of far too many positions with compromised production. I have no problem with Theriot playing SS. I do have a problem with a lineup that features 4 pretty big holes at SS, CF, C and RF. You can probably make the playoffs with any one of those black holes remaining so, but there's no reason to chance trying to make it with all 4. I'm not sure why we're just assuming any trade the Cubs try would be a fleecing. My only point is using "power" stats to evaluate Theriot is never going to have a positive outcome. It clearly is not his game. At the same time though, he is doing an adequate job and is very cheap. The production he gives makes him valuable. His cheap production is valuable if you then use that payroll flexibility to get production elsewhere.
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Wow, never realized how much faith some people put in short-term hot streaks.
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Keep throwing out the hyperbole if that makes you feel better. That is not what I said. I just don't think are reasonable pgrades available without giving up way too much. No, this is what you wrote. I think that's a ludicrous notion. Call me crazy, but this team has holes. If they didn't, they'd be running away with the division right now and not just some middle of the road NL offense.
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Of course a guy is going to look better when you only judge him by the good parts of his game. But overall productivity matters, and the Cubs are still far too below the elites in the NL for my taste, and it's because of far too many positions with compromised production. I have no problem with Theriot playing SS. I do have a problem with a lineup that features 4 pretty big holes at SS, CF, C and RF. You can probably make the playoffs with any one of those black holes remaining so, but there's no reason to chance trying to make it with all 4. I'm not sure why we're just assuming any trade the Cubs try would be a fleecing.
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Seriously, the Cubs are perfect, no room for improvement, they averaged 6 runs per game in Cincy so no reason to try and get better. And I was afraid I was getting a little carried away with my hopes for this team.
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Calm Before the Storm....
jersey cubs fan replied to Derwood's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
FTH does that mean? Means he's not mentally tough. Can't handle the pressure Lou puts on players to perform. I've heard this before from Levine. In other words, let's make up an excuse for not playing the guy. -
Wow, this hot steak really has people closing their eyes to flaws on this team.
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You are nuts. The Cubs are getting bottom of the NL barrel production from SS, CF, C and RF, and you think there are no holes? You should check Theriot's July stats and find me an NL shortstop who put up better numbers. Are you kidding me? Check Neifi's April 2005 stats. You can't seriously think his July stats negate the need for improvement at SS. I will just assume you are kidding and not really thinking something like that.
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SS, C and RF remain problems. There are holes on this team. We get no SLG from RF, no anything from C and I'm not sold on a middle IF of Theriot and Fontenot. Are you forgetting CF?
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You are nuts. The Cubs are getting bottom of the NL barrel production from SS, CF, C and RF, and you think there are no holes?
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Len does revert back to puberty when he's calling a big play. It's kind of jarring on the ears, but he's a smart, well-informed announcer who does a good job overall.
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Koyie Hill & the black hole that he is offensively
jersey cubs fan replied to rabidawg900's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
That's only true if you think Hill not catching would somehow make Zambrano not hit. -
http://www.dailyherald.com/sports/story.asp?id=335621 Bruce and the other Chicago writers had this in today's papers.
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Salty is likely moving to 1B to replace Texiera. They don't want to wear his bat down by playing C everyday in the Texas heat. Because that Texas heat affected Pudge so much. And Salty's from Florida, played in the GCL, Sally, Carolina, and Southern League, ohh yeah and Hotlanta. I'm sure hes not used to heat. I don't think it has anything to do with being "used to" the heat. Whether you are from Florida or Michigan, catching in a place like Texas is going to take its toll over time. I don't think it means much to include Pudge, who is an outlier on almost everything as it pertains to the normal catcher.
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The Mets have to get an OF, I think. I still don't know if the Braves have enough starting pitching to make up the ground. The Braves are now behind Philly, NY Mets, Dodgers, Padres, D'Backs, Cubs, and Brewers for 2 playoff spots. 2.5 games isn't much to make up, but they gotta at least jump 6 teams. They might not. But with a top 5 offense improving from the worst to one of the best 1B production, they probably don't need a ton. But they only "have" to jump 2 teams, Philly and the Mets.
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Calm Before the Storm....
jersey cubs fan replied to Derwood's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
Because the acquisition has been a baseball disaster. The team is god awful and he's been injured throughout his entire time there. His value is at the highest it has been since he signed the contract, and they have absolutely no chance of ever winning with him on the roster. I really don't see how he's a merchandising gold mine either. He's not on the field enough to sell many tickets, and after 8 years of being there I don't see how he could be selling much product. He'd sell much more at whatever contender he ends up on. -
The Mets have to get an OF, I think.
