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  1. Bruno7481
    Of course it is. I still think he is going to have to put together a couple of good years, because of his past, before people can question him as somewhat of a fluke though.`
  2. Bruno7481
    Why was he your candidate for a downturn out of curiosity? I guess I'm just stubborn and too much of a disgruntled Cubs fan to fully buy into his huge breakout the past couple of years. I like him, a lot. I just have my doubts he'll be as good as he was last year consistently.
  3. Bruno7481
    Soto was my biggest candidate for a downturn this year. Having said that, it is way, way too early be talking like that. But, I think he hit a little over his head last year. Doesn't mean he still can't be a top 3 catcher in the NL though.
  4. Bruno7481
    Bradley almost made it a full week.
  5. Bruno7481
    The idea that a business could not fire a single employee for being bad at one of the most desirable jobs in the country for a 20 year period seems absurd, especially when we can watch, day to day, the calls that Angel Hernandez blows that a large majority of other umpires do not. I'm not arguing that point with you, the book explores the issue of how hard it is to replace umpires. I'm just one who believes, despite the criticism, they still have a better view over anyone else, including those watching on HD cameras.
  6. Bruno7481
    Actually, it's completely at the discretion of the home plate umpire whether he wants check with the 1st or 3rd base umpire. He is not obligated to ask them, it's his call. Only a complete jerk with an unrealistic view of his abilities calls that on his own. The man is a terrible umpire and this is just another example. Ego is just about the worst thing you can have in an umpire/referee/judge Read As They See Em, great book on MLB umpires. These guys are better than most think.
  7. Bruno7481
    Lilly has probably been the most consistent starter since his acquisition. I don't quite get that...
  8. Bruno7481
    I think you would want to see a little more from him than 1.2 innings against the Netherlands before any decisions were made. I'm not against the possibility but I would want to see him throw more often (either innings or semi-regular work) against more accomplished hitters.
  9. Bruno7481
    I figured IU would find a way to let it slip away. Can't argue with their effort though. Some around here were down on Verdell Jones, but I've been really impressed with his play during the Big 10 season.
  10. Bruno7481
    Feedback needed on section 438. I know its the farthest away I can be but I was able to get 2nd row seats. Are they decent?
  11. Bruno7481
    Guess who had a higher IsoP last year between Blanco and Bako. Are you suggesting Bako is a better hitter than Blanco? And if so, are you basing that solely on last year? I hope you're not trying to suggest what I think you're saying because of one stat from one year. You won't find many teams choosing their backup catcher based on their potential OPS. They are more likely retained for their defensive abilities and Bako surpasses Hill in that regard.
  12. Bruno7481
    Going to the UI-IU game tomorrow, against my better judgment.
  13. Bruno7481
    He has to blame it on something. I wonder what his reasoning was for winterball.
  14. Bruno7481
    It's about time. There was no way Hendry was going to get much for him, and that's Hill's fault.
  15. Bruno7481
    Brace yourself for complete domination...Jobe style.
  16. Bruno7481
    I take offense to that SSR! ;)
  17. Bruno7481
    I think this deal is a risk, but what deal isn't these days? The offense certainly has potential to be very good, but it is also likely to suffer with the loss of DeRosa, no improvement from Fukudome, and likely injury issues with Bradley.
  18. Bruno7481
    What is so scary about Cameron?
  19. Bruno7481
    Would for you to elaborate because I am about 1000% certain I have a better perspective on Mark than you do.
  20. Bruno7481
    At this point they probably have to get a guy like Peavy in order to move Marquis. However, like leadoff, #5 starter isn't a position. And you can't deflect the negative value of his salary vs his performance. He's an overpaid mediocre 5th starter and because of poor planning Hendry will have to pay somebody else to take him off their hands. I agree about the #5 thing, but I guess the point I was trying to make was that the rotation is still pretty strong as is, with Marquis.
  21. Bruno7481
    I assume I'm in the minority in believing that Marquis, despite his inflated salary, is a fine #5 starter. He is not nearly as bad as some want to make him out to be. You have to classify Harden and Zambrano as injury risks to some degree, Marquis then becomes a pretty important piece. If the Cubs can somehow improve by trading him then do it, but I don't think he has to be moved, or the Cubs will be unsuccessful if he's pitching every fifth day.
  22. Bruno7481
    Somehow IU is only down by 5 to Gonzaga at the half.
  23. Bruno7481
    They are in talks with Bob Costas. Been a while since he has done baseball but you can tell he loves the game.
  24. Bruno7481
    It is a really weird feeling watching IU and knowing they will lose but still being able to enjoy watching the young players develop. I think Pritchard has the potential to be a very good 4 year college player.
  25. Bruno7481
    I think it is encouraging that Dempster was pretty consistent month to month last year. His season wasn't the result of a few hot months. There is going to be risk in any contract, it is a lot of money.
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