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So you're saying he'll be a cub. Yeah, virtually. It wouldn't surprise me if JH inked him to a deal as his "big bat" offseason acqusition. :roll:
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Ryan Shealy
Post Count Padder replied to YearofDaCubs's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
I wouldn't mind him, but he seems like an AL type player. As vance said, he could get time at DH in the AL, whereas in the NL, he'd only be able to play first. Not that I wouldn't mind him for the bench, but I think the Royals plan to stick with him. He's cheap, he's productive, and they probably want him to supplant Mike Sweeney at 1B/DH. With Shealy and Teahan, the Royals would have some good, young, cheap production at the corners. -
No thanks. He's on his last legs. I expect his OPS to be sub .750 next year. He's not worth it, as he'll probably want a multi-year deal. Now, if he was willing to accept a one year $3 mil deal, I'd say platoon him with Jones/ have him off the bench. However, theres no way that happens.
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Update! From Rotoworld: Dmitri Young-DH- Tigers Sep. 14 - 9:51 am et Dmitri Young has reportedly decided not to play for another team this season. Young was released by the Tigers earlier this month, reportedly because he had become a problem in the clubhouse. Expect him to get plenty of chances next season, because he can still hit. Source: Detroit Free Press
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You reffering to his 2 walks, today? Three! Hmm, maybe Freddie reads this site. I wonder if he could talk Dusty and JH into doing the same.
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IIRC, it was Sosa for Soriano, Nick Johnson, Ricky Ledee, and I think Ted Lilly. Just imagine if we had pulled that off.
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Michael Young?
Post Count Padder replied to daske17's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
I think it might take a little more than that, maybe throw in a mid level pitching prospect, but I would love to see Michael Young in Cubbie blue. -
http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/hotsheet/262386.html Fox is in the team photo, and Bobby Hill is Blast From the Past after his terrific performance for Team USA.
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Per Rotoworld: Dmitri Young-DH- Tigers Sep. 8 - 7:18 am et According to a Detroit News source, Dmitri Young was released by the Tigers because he was a "growing cancer." The source described Young as "someone who cared too much about himself, and not enough about the team." The official party line in Detroit is that Young was cut for performance-related issues, but that's hard to swallow given that he hit over .290 since returning in July. Source: Detroit News I guess this answers our questions about why he was released. What's the over/under as to when our boy Hendry gobbles him up?
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Lest we also forget the Tigers also have Casey and Shelton at first/ DH and Granderson, Thames, Monroe, and Ordonez in the OF. It seemed like a logjam, and he wasn't going to get much playing time. Also, IIRC, he's due to earn about $8-9 mil next year, which is an awful lot for a bench player.
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Does anyone know where I could find the video of BBTN's all time Cubs web gems, or at least a video clip of Sarge Jr's catch that was number 2 on the list? ESPN.com doesnt have it, and neither does youtube, unless I missed something.
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The link to the story about the Cubs victory today over the Giants: http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap;_ylt=AurrgLO03hUmbfv2HtXy2L0RvLYF?gid=260305116&prov=ap ooops
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per Rotoworld: Scott McClain-1B-Athletics Sep. 1 - 3:13 pm et Veteran third baseman Scott McClain was named the Pacific Coast League's MVP on Thursday. McClain, 34, won the honors despite a .252/.312/.464 line in 532 at-bats. All that really mattered apparently was that he had 106 RBI. Portland's Jon Knott and Jack Cust and Tucson's Alberto Callaspo were among several players who would have been better choices. There was a time not long ago that McClain would have been a fine bench player or stopgap third baseman in the majors. However, he's past his prime now, and it's unlikely that he'll have a legitimate chance of making a team next spring.
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b/c he can play multiple positions and he can catch the ball
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Per Rotoworld: Glendon Rusch - Relief Pitcher Aug. 21 - 9:27 am et Glendon Rusch (tennis elbow) is close to being able to rejoin the Cubs. Rusch was able to be activated from the disabled list on Aug. 18, but he needed a few more days to heal. He could rejoin the Cubs bullpen during this week. Source: Chicago Sun-Times
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Yeah, you had it backwards..I was the one with Giambi. oops :oops:
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If he can hit like he can sing, I think we're golden. :D BTW, the Black Crowes are awesome.
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It is possible. A few years back we had another crappy lefty we got someone to take off our hands in a waiver trade in August. He went by the name of Jeff Fassero.
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Didnt see this posted here, Rotoworld's take: Chris Robinson-C- Cubs Aug. 20 - 4:06 pm et Cubs acquired catcher Chris Robinson from the Tigers for infielder Neifi Perez. Robinson, a 2005 third-round pick, was hitting .288/.338/.367 for Single-A Lakeland. A quality defender, he might have a future as a major league backup. He probably won't hit enough to become a regular. Neifi Perez-2B- Tigers Aug. 20 - 3:57 pm et Tigers acquired infielder Neifi Perez from the Cubs for catcher Chris Robinson. The Tigers needed some infield insurance after losing Placido Polanco, but this was the worst possible choice. Perez, 33, was hitting .254/.266/.343 in 236 at-bats for the Cubs, and he's no longer the Gold Glove-caliber infielder he once was. Not only is he barely worthy of a roster spot these days, but he's due to make $2.5 million next season, making him a big negative even before considering that the Tigers gave up their third-round pick from 2005 to get him. GM Dave Dombrowski should have done better. BTW, I rejoiced mightily upon hearing news of the trade.
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I think you are offering too much for Giambi. If you need to improve your team's BA, Giambi and his .250-.260 BA won't really help. Pettite has been better recently and Francis is having a good season, and since it's a keeper league, you should hold on to Francis. He's a good young pitcher. If you are gonna go through with this deal, try and acquire another pitcher in the trade, or another player you are in desparate need of.
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Mac Suzuki, there's a name for ya. He used to pitch for the Royals and Brewers IIRC. He's well over 30, and is filler. Shouldnt be a consideration for a callup at anypoint the rest of his career. Didn't Brian Reith used to be a Reds prospect?
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I had an arguement with my brother yesterday in regards to who is the better second baseman, Chase Utley or Robinson Cano. I say it's Utley, he says it is "by far" Cano. I thought I'd post the question here to see what everyone here thinks.
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http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/story/442884p-373046c.html There's the link to a story in the NY Daily News about the Papalbon brothers.
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Nic Jackson Injured, May Miss Rest of Season?
Post Count Padder replied to Laura's topic in Cubs Minor League Talk
What a shame. Jackson used to be my favorite Cubs prospect. He's really fallen off due to injuries. I hope he gets back on his feet next year. -
Wade Miller?
Post Count Padder replied to scs_paradise's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
If that's the case why bother? Why bring him back for the last month of the season? We already know what he can do, I would rather them play the kids and let Miller waste the rest of his year rehabbing. The genreal consensus is that no one is certain if his velocity has fully returned. He has shown in his rehab starts that his velocity isn't up to par with what it was before his surgery. There is a chance the Cubs might release him at the end of the season if he isn't recovered yet.