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Does anyone think there is a possibillity that Hendry is talking to Atlanta about Andruw Jones? He's going to be a FA and he's really having a down year. Who knows, maybe Atlanta just wants to get what they can for him. Or they might want to keep him and try to resign him because they might be able to get him cheaper based on his down numbers this year. just a thought...
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Most patient...hitter...ever. His BA sucks and his fielding is crap, but man can that guy take a walk. Plus his power always seems to pick up in the second half, and he's been on the trading back on a seemingly annual basis. Maybe getting out of Philly would be good for his psyche as well, a la Scotty Rolen. I agree that having the ability to take a walk is a positive thing, but I'd like them to have other skills as well. If that is your only skill, you won't get very far. He does have power, but this year has been a very big struggle for him. I don't think picking up Burrell would do all that much. The artcile never mentions that a trade is in the works. I think its quite possible the RH bat could very well be Cedeno or Murton.
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You're certainly asking the right questions. Homeruns (except for the inside-the-park variety) are not balls in play, so homeruns don't count against defensive efficiency. Hits do count against the defense. Why? Because the evidence shows that pitchers have very little (if any) influence on whether a ball in play becomes a hit or not. http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/article/another-look-at-dips1/ 4 of the Cubs starting pitchers are in the top 40 in BABIP (batting average of balls in play) so far this season (min 75 innings pitched): 6. Jason Marquis 8. Rich Hill 21. Ted Lilly 29. Carlos Zambrano yeah my bad, I realized my mistake of asking about HR's right after I submitted that last post. I think hose numbers have some value, but I still don't but into it 100% in the conclusion that Pittsburgh's defense is in the bottom 3 of the league.
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Minor League Discussion & Boxes 7-7-2007
Bruno7481 replied to CaliforniaRaisin's topic in Cubs Minor League Talk
Kroeger intrigues me. Its obvious he has talent, but his previous performance leaves a lot to be desired. Off-topic, I'll be seeing former farmhand Jon Connolly throw tomorrow for Toledo. -
Ahhh, Cubs should be able to take care of that themselves with Zambrano on the mound.
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Cardinals lose too...
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I am really starting to enjoy watching Ted Lilly pitch. He has been a big contributor in the starting rotation.
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Well, again, they're the 26th-best defensive team in MLB. Not making errors doesn't necessarily mean good defense. Good defensive teams usually are winning teams. The Cubs of last year were a (glaring) exception. Where are you getting this from? http://www.baseballprospectus.com/statistics/sortable/index.php?cid=204024 I am a little less inclined to look at those type of statistics when it comes to defensive ability. I think defense, moreso than hitting or pitching, can be judged better with your eyes. For instance, I don't think I would consider this Cubs team to have a great defense, but according to those numbers they are ranked 3rd. Individually, yes, but team defense is different than the sum of the individual parts. While defensive efficiency isn't perfect(the Cubs can likely attribute that rating to their K happy pitching staff), it provides a fairly accurate picture of how well the entirety of the defense has been for a particular team. I'm not sure how K's would figure in. Defensive efficiency measures the percentage of balls in play that are turned into outs. K's don't factor. . So, a defense penalized when pitchers give up hits? How is it the defense fault when players shoot ball in the gaps, hit homeruns, etc.?
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How many Rich Harden jokes do you see around here? I just think it would be different, thats all I am saying. I'd love to see him come back and stay healthy, I'm just not confident that is going to happen. If he doesn't, I don't think there is anyway he is retained next year.
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I just can't help but imagine the comments about Wood from this board if he was in a different organization. probably lots of jokes about the comeback, claims of overrated, etc. I understand why he's popular with a lot of fans, but he hasn't contributed anything of value in 3 years.
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J. R. House opts out...or not
Bruno7481 replied to nilodnayr's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
I'd go into some state of shock if the Cubs could find someone as offensively valuable at the catching position as Doumit has been this year. .307/.384/.515 -
Minor League Discussion & Boxes 7-7-2007
Bruno7481 replied to CaliforniaRaisin's topic in Cubs Minor League Talk
Is Veal quickly joining the likes of Brownlie, Hagerty, Blasko, Christensen, Telemaco, group of overhyped prospects? He's been bad pretty much all year. -
Where is this "big bat" going to play and who will have to be given up? I don't think getting rid of Jones is going to net a big bat.
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Well, again, they're the 26th-best defensive team in MLB. Not making errors doesn't necessarily mean good defense. Good defensive teams usually are winning teams. The Cubs of last year were a (glaring) exception. Where are you getting this from? http://www.baseballprospectus.com/statistics/sortable/index.php?cid=204024 I am a little less inclined to look at those type of statistics when it comes to defensive ability. I think defense, moreso than hitting or pitching, can be judged better with your eyes. For instance, I don't think I would consider this Cubs team to have a great defense, but according to those numbers they are ranked 3rd.
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Floyd Limited to PH Duties This Weekend
Bruno7481 replied to vance_the_cubs_fan's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
Oh for the love of God don't do it. Its not that bad of an idea. He mainly played RF last year anyway. He's not going to be considerably worse than Cliff. -
Well, Soriano had something to do with that.
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Tonight's game is key. A win tonight sets the team up pretty well for Sunday with Zambrano on the mound. If they can take these final two games of the series I think it has to be considered a pretty successful roadtrip. That would put them at 5-2 on the trip with an overall record of 45-42 heading into the break.
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Really wasn't a bad pitch either.
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B-O-M-B
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Yep, this game is over. 3-2 in the 3rd. No way they are coming abck from this one. Calm down, i said we are TRYING to lose. I never said this game was over. Are We? I"m kidding...supercalm.
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Yep, this game is over. 3-2 in the 3rd. No way they are coming abck from this one.
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"Let fweedom wing"
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Thats usually something people keep to themsleves...
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Ryan Doumit is having a hell of an inning for the Cubs.
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I think they still do the HR derby.