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  1. RedFlash
    You may be right, SSR, but considering that both Hendry and Piniella are about as stubborn as a mule and so is Milton Bradley, I can't see how any of the parties are going to want to work together after what has happen this season. I, for one, do not want the Cubs to trade Bradley, but it seems to me it is inevitable, or why else would the Cubs agree to give Bradley his final paycheck of the year just for him to stay away from the team? (Unofficial suspension, which means MLBPA can't file a grievance.) So trading Bradley after the season, will be the second time in Hendry's career in which he trades a RFer with the #21 who has had a contreversial finish to a season.
  2. RedFlash
    Im never right, so even if this is being discussed, im pretty excited I said before it was even mentioned. I much rather give Colvin a shot in CF with Fuku going to right, instead of signing another "veteran" player. Colvin needs more time in the minors. I'm happy for his production since his callup, but he could stand to work on a few more things in AAA before the Cubs hand him the CF job on a silver platter. Signing Cameron to a one year deal would be a really good idea, imo. You may be right, and if Cameron does indeed sign for a reasonable 1 yr deal, then I am all for do that, and letting Colvin be a 210 September callup. But between an overpaid Cameron and and young, cheap OF in Colvin, you know I much rather err on the side of being cheap, especially if the Cubs have to eat alot of Bradley's contract.
  3. RedFlash
    I agree. Hendry should be able to get one more year to fixed this mess. This is a team that made the playoffs two straight years, and the last time the Cubs did that was 1906-08. Not to mention the Cubs have made the playoffs 3 out of the last 7 years, thelast time the Cubs made the playoffs 3 or more times in a 7 year stretch was 1932-38. Suffice to say the Cubs, under Hendry, are enjoying one of their better stretches of periods in franchise history. Not that it is saying much, but still Hendry has earned the right to correct his mess. If the Cubs don't turn it around in 2010, then yeah you have to let Hendry go, but you have to give Jim 2010 to right to ship.
  4. RedFlash
    Im never right, so even if this is being discussed, im pretty excited I said before it was even mentioned. I much rather give Colvin a shot in CF with Fuku going to right, instead of signing another "veteran" player.
  5. RedFlash
    To borrow a joke from Married with Children, if you lose to the Rams, you should be thrown out of the league. End of story. And seeing as the Packers losing to the Rams is as likely as Robert Henson getting XMas cards from Redskins fans, I would say this is about a gimme of a game in the league as you can get.
  6. RedFlash
    http://www.abromsononsportslaw.com/dallas.jpg Attaboy, EL.
  7. RedFlash
    Here's what we know...the Kings and Hawks have talked about a Frolov deal. We also know that this deal is being hold up because of the Hawks insistance on a young DMen coming with Frolov, whom I believe the Hawks have no intention of re-signing, just looking to get some cash cleared off the books. But what we DON'T KNOW is if the Sharp/Buff is on the table or Versteeg/Barker deal on the table. (I don't know if the Versteeg deal is on the table because of his injury). But if I was the Kings, I prolly would take the Versteeg/Barker deal because A: their young players with good upsides and B: They are under contract for three more years. The Sharp/Buff deal doesn't really make sense, so I agree with you on that AO.
  8. RedFlash
    Really? Next thing you know, EL, will prolly start calling Ryan Braun "Dirk Diggler."
  9. RedFlash
    Talk about being hit with a "Diamond" cutter.
  10. RedFlash
    Really? Was Thomas Diamond the best candidate to be released? We couldn't DFA So Taguchi who serves no purpose? So Taguchi has the higher upside and has a spot in the organization for the future.....d'uh.
  11. RedFlash
    What does that mean? And why would the Cubs makes matters worse by spending even more money to get even less production? If you are trading Bradley and picking up the tab, you have to get quality back. If you are getting nothing back, you have to get the other team to pay the salary. You can't get crap back + pay more money. Except your not getting less production in Rowand, at least this yr anyways. the 2009 numbers (.265/.320/.432/.752 .v. .257/.378/.397/.775) suggests that they have been virtual equals in terms of production. Bradley has been a better OBP guy whereas Rowand shows more pop. I'm not saying this would be a great move or anything, but seeing as the Cubs are going to be limited in what they can do with Bradley, this could just a move they consider. As for the money aspects, I think the Giants would have to kick in some money for this to work.
  12. RedFlash
    One rumor has it Sharpie/Buff for Frolov, and another source has it Versteeg/Barker for Frolov, but the common thing between the two is that there is one little holdup.........te Hawks want a young Dmen in return and LA is hesitating. I don't get why LA is hesitating. I know losing Frolov would hurt, but he's a FA at the end of the season. They can't expect the Hawks to give up two young playes (regardless of which package) who are under contract for a couple more seasons for a pending FA, and not ask for a real good Dmen in return. Again it sounds like the only thing that is holding this trade up is the Hawks wanting/needing a Dmen to come with Frolov. (I'm not liking the Sharp/Buff deal, unless of course the Hawks get Jack Johnson in return.)
  13. RedFlash
    There is one deal in which the Cubs won't have to pick up any of the deal, in fact might even get this team to kick in some cash because this players makes about 2+ mill more per yr. I'm talking about the Giants. I saw this proposal on another site: Aaron Rowand for Milton Bradley. I know this may not be popular, but it is one of the few trades in which the Cubs would not have to kick any cash into the deal. (Seeing s Rowand's deal is a yr longer then Bradley). I know Rowand isn't great, but he knows Chicago, he plays very well doing to day and not that it is all that important, but he is a good character guy. But at least in the OF of Soriano/Rowand/Fuku, the only liability defensively would be Soriano. I'm not crazy about the idea, but I wouldn't lose any sleep over it.
  14. RedFlash
    I also enjoy seeing Jake do the Foxtrot.
  15. RedFlash
    You see I classifed every Cub fan on this board as being "stupid." (As we are stupid, but not dumb) We know we should follow another team, but for whatever reason (genetic, or self-inflicted) we remain with the Cubs, no matter how stupendously horrible they play. We all don't want to jump off the bandwagon in fear of when we do the Cubs would finally reach that championship. So no, I've never considered jumping to another team.
  16. RedFlash
    If Colvin is allowed to play everyday then this is an interesting idea. But if Lou going to sit him on the bench so that Fox can have a buddy, then I will be mad.
  17. RedFlash
    Aside from the RBI earlier tonight... Albert has been 0'fer this series. We maybe Cubs fans, but we ain't that stupid. Pujols is like a scorpion waiting to strike.
  18. RedFlash
    Oh geez, photoshopping is really getting out of hand....... ](*,)
  19. RedFlash
    we trade you straight up for Derosa for Miles Fixed.
  20. RedFlash
    There are 4 really good coaches available after the season, but I doubt we'll see any of them, as the Bears prolly persue on unknown assistant.
  21. RedFlash
    That's what happen when you sign a big deal in the offseason, and was "crowned" the jewel of the offseason. Bradley knew what he was getting into when he signed here, and that didn't stop him from signing the contract. Being thescapegoat comes with the territory of signing a big deal. Soriano is in the same boat.
  22. RedFlash
    Oh good, we go from one massively disappointing team, to another.
  23. RedFlash
    http://blogs.dailyherald.com/node/2624 Hey, we ca official talk about how the Cubs will get 80% of his contract and get very little in return for Bradley. In my opinion, I don't know who is going to want him? He's tried the midwest (Cleveland and ChC), he's tried the southwest (TX). He's tried to west (San Diego, LA, and Oak). And then he was briefly in Canada. If Bradley can't handle Chicago, then the Northeast is out of the question. Forget about Atlanta (Bradley+Atlanta=trouble). (And I sure as heck would not trade him to an NLCentral team) So I'm thinking the ONLY places the Cubs could reasonably trade him could be: Seattle, Detroit, Kansas City, maybe back to TX, or perhaps San Francisco (come on, Bradley in SF has a chance to be special). So oh boy, this is going to be a REAL good offseason. :doh: #-o
  24. RedFlash
    I like your optimism, but tomorrow (later today as I typed this) is setting up to be a (impersonating Charles Barkley) "turrible day." With the Bears on early afternoon against the Steelers and the Cubs on late against the Cards, I just have a sneaking feeling that the Cubs/Bears fans are going to hit the sauce abit harder or sooner tomorrow then usually. I hope I am wrong, but I could see both the Cubs and Bears losing tomorrow.
  25. RedFlash
    Agreed about Kessel being over rated and Burke sucking. Not sure it was a great trade for the Bruins though Following a certain website that is home to Leafs fans, and I have to say most of them thinks Kessel makes them automatic playoff bound. I know they have some go looking prospects, but there is a reason why Boston wasn't willing to give Kessel the money he eventually signed for. Overall it's not a bad gamble for Toronto, but I don't know how much an impact he will make.
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