CubbieSouthpaw II

that would probably mean the Cubs get Byrd from Texas since they just traded for Hamilton. :cry:

Low blow man!!! [-X Tech. foul on you..

What do you mean, link to where he didn't he say this? Can I link to where he "didn't say this?" Yeah, I can. What does that prove though? What direct quote did I attribute to Hendry that you're asking for a link? Personally, to me, it looks like you're trying to bail Hendry out so you're pedantically asking for documentation when it isn't necessary. Do you honestly need a link to show that the Cubs have been talking about Roberts for 3 or more months? Wrong. The Orioles did not take 3 months to trade for Jaret Wright, they did not take 3 months to trade for Kris Benson, and so forth. Whenever the Orioles try to play this game with GMs who actually own a pair, they don't get anywhere. It's only in the desperate weaklings who tip their hands that they can get away with this. So it's not like every other Orioles trade really. For Wrigley23: Okay, I'm convinced now... Spring Training numbers? Remember when Garciaparra was among the leaders in ST in 2005 in everything and started out the season horribly? If he had 0 steals it would mean as much as leading everyone on Spring Training. To CubbieSouthpaw: I will not quit bashing Hendry. Any GM with self-respect would've called for a curtailing of the discussion by now. I don't think the Mariners even talked about Bedard for over three months. Furthermore, it's Bill Bavasi we're talking about, the guy who overpays for mediocrity even worse than Hendry. Bill "Hey, Asdrubal Cabrera for Eduardo Perez seems like a fair deal" Bavasi. The point is, no good GMs let their chain get yanked by a crackpot organization for this long. There is no reason not to table talks with a "I'll make my best offer, you take it or leave it" demand after all of this time. But Hendry has been too weak to do that. OMG, you've sat at the desk with Hendry and know exactly what has been said? Wow, you're in a great position and must know some very important people. I wish I could sit in on some of those talks to know how its actually done.

no, it's really not How is it not? After 3 months, name other possible scenarios. Hendry wants him, Macphail is asking for more than hendry currently wants to give. Whether or not somebody else on the O's side (PGA) is holding it up and wanting more doesn't matter. Hendry needs to decide one way or another, because it's just a distraction. I'm not in total disagreement with you at all. But I'm sure the M's are glad they waited for the O's to decide so they could get Bedard. Hopefully (withfingers crossed) that Roberts will be worth the wait.

Yeah, I think Hendry keeps forgetting that he no longer works for MacPhail.... Link to where he did or didn't say this? We don't really know what the negotiations have sounded like. All we know is that the Orioles take forever to complete a trade, and that Angelos is probably meddling in some way. The Roberts trade isn't any different than anything else the Orioles have ever done. Thank you!!! I believe Bruce said it best. It takes two teams to make a trade. Quit bashing Hendry when no one here knows what is being discussed. Huh? Have the Cubs and Orioles not been talking for 3 months? That's not speculation, that's reality. It's pretty obvious what is going on. You know what is going on? Please fill me in. I don't have any connections. Thanks

She lives across the street from Brian and keeps popping in uninvited. But she means well. I'm sure she gets along dandy with Brian's wife, right? Are you guys talking about Doris Day??

Yeah, I think Hendry keeps forgetting that he no longer works for MacPhail.... Link to where he did or didn't say this? We don't really know what the negotiations have sounded like. All we know is that the Orioles take forever to complete a trade, and that Angelos is probably meddling in some way. The Roberts trade isn't any different than anything else the Orioles have ever done. Thank you!!! I believe Bruce said it best. It takes two teams to make a trade. Quit bashing Hendry when no one here knows what is being discussed.

Thanks for listening and throwing in your two cents!!! :hello:

Boy, wouldn't that be the perverbial needle in his ego.[/quote He doesn't need anymore needles stuck into his body!!!

Ok, since were all waiting on the so called possible rumor/on and off again trade. How about we take picks on the date and time we reach 200 posts? Sorry, just bored waiting for something to happen.

Pretty good seats, I might add. Heck, for that, I'd probably let Big Papi spit his sunflower seeds into my hands. I'd even serve coffee and tea to the team. To hell with playing the game. $700K? Where do I sign???

:-k Even though this would never happen, its an interesting thought!!!

Sucks for the Marlins, Luis is going to be brutal. Sounds like a perfect fit to me!!! :-({|=

So who's on 1st?

According to WSCR update. The O's have put the Jones/Bedard trade on hold because it leaked out and the O's aren't happy about it. Just passing on what I heard!!!