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  1. jersey cubs fan
    This nonsense again? I like how everytime people question a move by the Cubs they are being illogical pessimists. The first reaction that some posters had (the ones Tim was referring to) was to judge Donaldson very harshly based on a few blurbs about him, which in some cases was the first posters had even read about him. That is pessimism. I make no argument about pessimism regarding any other moves except on a per item basis. That is not pessimism, that is expressing a reaction to the first news you see. If the first stuff we saw was great, we'd have been much more positive. Your labeling of people as pessmists is just flat out ignorant. If people are expecting/wanting one thing, and they see something different, their first reaction is never going to be oh great this is awesome. Pessimism is predicting a bust no matter who a player is. Some people were anti-Vitters a long time ago, not knowing whether or not the Cubs would draft him. And there were a few names people wanted with the 2nd pick and the Cubs went in a completely different direction. That's it.
  2. jersey cubs fan
    This nonsense again? I like how everytime people question a move by the Cubs they are being illogical pessimists.
  3. jersey cubs fan
    I'm not judging a draft. I'm characterizing the type of pick. It looks safe to me, rather than extremely high upside. And I'm not saying I hate the idea. It just appears to be part of the strategy. But Samardzija has been a lot worse than just "not lights out". And Colvin's pathetic k/bb suggests trouble.
  4. jersey cubs fan
    I'm not bashing them myself. But I'm reading stuff about this guy being a potential backup catcher who tries really hard and plays the game the right way. I'm not claiming any sort of expertise, rather relying on others. And it seems to me the Cubs took cheaper, lesser caliber players. Not necessarily bad players. And to be quite honest, getting guys who are likely to contribute in the majors is not necessarily a bad thing.
  5. jersey cubs fan
    What makes you think we would take him if he did? It's a shame Samardzija didn't like football more, maybe we could have put the money he got into this draft. That wouldn't have happened. The money would have been a problem this year with the impending sale whether the team went above slot with several guys last year or not. Oh I know. I am just really pissed that we have to be a value team this year when we had a chance to get an elite college catcher, and then a couple first round talents slip to us and we have to take another slot money pick. Just one of several things to remember for all the people that thought an ownership change would definitely lead to bigger and better things.
  6. jersey cubs fan
    You mean guys like Vernon Wells and Michael Young? Oh, and not to mention Nomar, who he wanted but was overruled on at the last minute. Nope, Wilken can't identify special talent. I'm talking about his strategy with the Cubs. The 2 guys he drafted last year weren't really thought of as likely stars, and neither is off to a start that suggests star potential. And both of today's picks are of the non-star caliber. I never said he couldn't identify special talent. Identifying it, and drafting it aren't the same thing though.
  7. jersey cubs fan
    Interesting. In other words, the clubhouse is not fine. Just because he feels it's unwarrented complaining doesn't mean there isn't complaining. How many teams that are 5+ games below .500 aren't going to have a few complainers? It's probably idiots like Jones and Izturis doing the whining. You know, guys who really shouldn't feel entitled to starting roles anyway. That's all fine and dandy. But just because they shouldn't feel entitled doesn't mean they aren't. If guys are getting pissed, and fights are breaking out, there are issues.
  8. jersey cubs fan
    Is it safe to say that Wilken's strategy is to draft guys who are likely to make the bigs, but probably not be anything special? Between Colvin, Samardzija, Vitters and Donaldson it seems like we might have ourselves a 4th OF, a reliever, an okay third baseman and a backup catcher.
  9. jersey cubs fan
    Interesting. In other words, the clubhouse is not fine. Just because he feels it's unwarrented complaining doesn't mean there isn't complaining.
  10. jersey cubs fan
    We got ourselves a tryer.
  11. jersey cubs fan
    Donaldson has excellent instincts and plays the game the right way. yippee. Maybe he'll win the look again player of the year award some day.
  12. jersey cubs fan
    looks like signability played a huge part in Cubs draft. Samardzija and Colvin better be good.
  13. jersey cubs fan
    http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/images/2007/05/22/fEx94pL8.jpg
  14. jersey cubs fan
    talk to me goose, what do we got?
  15. jersey cubs fan
    Doesn't even have a little write-up on the mlb.com draft tracker.
  16. jersey cubs fan
    I belive they stop at 6 pm ET. I know. They've done some interviews and showed highlights, but haven't listed a supplemental pick yet.
  17. jersey cubs fan
    what is the point of them covering this draft if they are not going to be showing any of the picks?
  18. jersey cubs fan
    ??????????
  19. jersey cubs fan
    I don't believe you should completely ignore a category. Not all high school hitters are created equal. I'm fine with taking them, I just think if you take one early in the first the guy's got to be a superstud, with realistic star upside. Not Tim Wallach ability.
  20. jersey cubs fan
    they're only doing the first round, i thought I thought 1st + supplemental.
  21. jersey cubs fan
    So are they taking a break? There's no clock ticking under Washington.
  22. jersey cubs fan
    It would be a nice pick. Three guys at 48 that could be interesting: Doolittle, Burgess, and Brackman. Brackman to the Mets at 46 Doolittle to the A's at 41 Burgess to the BRaves are Phillies in the 30s. Maybe the Cards So who are the Cubs taking?
  23. jersey cubs fan
    How many 1 if by land 2 if by sea headlines in Minnesota tomorrow?
  24. jersey cubs fan
    I would think this is true. But on the other hand, you could take a good prospect and ruin him with improper development.
  25. jersey cubs fan
    And? That's the point. The Cubs don't develop hitters.
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