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  1. NCCubFan
    Too bad that statement is a typo instead of the truth. :D
  2. NCCubFan
    Hopefully there will be more of a crowd to watch him than there was today.
  3. NCCubFan
    On a Sunday (which means most people can't use work as an excuse) with Nomar playing I would have expected a LOT bigger crowd. Maybe most people were at home watching Sandberg's Hall of Fame induction on TV (that's what I was doing, so I missed watching today's outstanding Cubs game :D ).
  4. NCCubFan
    I doubt Dusty gets claimed on waivers, so they could still do that as a post-deadline deal. :D
  5. NCCubFan
    I merged the newer Lawton thread into the older so all the discussion about the trade can take place in a single thread.
  6. NCCubFan
    It may not be in this case, but it COULD be that a trade was agreed to before the deadline, but not announced yet because Commissioner's Office approval is needed due to cash being involved. The Nomar trade wasn't announced until after the deadline last year.
  7. NCCubFan
    :oops: You're right. I just looked it up, and it was July 22 (shortly after Goodwin went on the DL).
  8. NCCubFan
    Not a blockbuster, but I like it since it addresses the OBP/leadoff issue. Interesting that two years out of the past three we traded with Pittsburgh to get a leadoff hitter. Hopefully the results will be similar. For those who are griping and writing off the season already, a couple of important points to keep in mind. First, it takes two to tango. The Cubs can't make any more trades if other teams aren't willing to trade. So many teams are still in postseason contention that few teams are ready to write off the season. Second, remember that today is only the NONWAIVER trading deadline. Big trades can and do get done after the deadline (for example, the Ramirez/Lofton trade in 2003). As teams start falling out of the race, I wouldn't be surprised to see more trades made. The next important deadline is Aug. 31, the deadline for postseason roster eligibility.
  9. NCCubFan
    That's my understanding too. I don't think he has a no-trade clause, but he has threatened to retire if he's traded to a team he doesn't want to play for.
  10. NCCubFan
    He did. It will be interesting to see what roster moves are made. My guesses (subject to change if any trades are made tomorrow): Cedeno down to Iowa for Nomar, Mitre and another relief pitcher (possibly Wuertz or Novoa) down to Iowa for Wood and Williamson.
  11. NCCubFan
    Actually the secret is quite simple. You make a sacrifice to Modzilla, and if he/she/it likes it, you're a moderator. On the other hand, if Modzilla doesn't like your sacrifice, well, just think Bermuda Triangle. :D
  12. NCCubFan
    I legitimitely forget. :( :cry: And, Did modzilla delete sammy who?, also? I don't recall the exact wording, but it was quite political. And I don't think he was banned, just had the signature deleted.
  13. NCCubFan
    As a roving instructor, do you rotate among the minor league teams on a set schedule, or do you go wherever it seems a player is most in need of extra coaching? Also, have you worked with Corey Patterson much since he was sent down? If so, has he made much progress and do you think he's anywhere close to returning to the major leagues?
  14. NCCubFan
    You started the year in Iowa, then returned to West Tenn. Was it disappointing to get sent back a level, or did you see it as an opportunity to get more playing time and build on previous success?
  15. NCCubFan
    As a minor league manager do you get to decide how much playing time players get, or does the Cubs organization tell you who should be playing?
  16. NCCubFan
    Has it been tough for you mentally to get back into the batter's box after the beaning? Have the Cubs given you any indication of when you might rejoin the major league team (e.g. when you complete a rehabilitation assignment, when rosters expand on Sept. 1, etc.)?
  17. NCCubFan
    There was, but Modzilla deleted it.
  18. NCCubFan
    Bullington was also a teammate of Cub farmhand Luke Hagerty at Ball State. They were both drafted in the first round the same year (Bullington #1 overall, Hagerty a sandwich pick).
  19. NCCubFan
    :cry: At least he didn't have any wild pitches or hit batters tonight.
  20. NCCubFan
    http://www.diamondjaxx.com/images/players/Aaron%20Sisk.jpg Aaron Sisk, Infielder for the 2005 Southern League First Half Champion West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx, has graciously agreed to answer questions from posters on NSBB! If you would like to send a comment to Aaron, or if you would like to ask Aaron a question, feel free to post it here. I will allow the questions/comments to be posted until August 5th at midnight. Once Aaron has had an opportunity to answer them, the responses will be posted. From the Jaxx website: Quote: Acquired: May 2005 This session will be coordinated as in accordance with The NSBB Q & A Guidelines Thank you to Aaron for taking the time to interact with us on such an up close and personal level! I encourage everyone to visit the official website of the West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx. In addition, thank you to all of you for making NSBB such a wonderful community!
  21. NCCubFan
    http://www.diamondjaxx.com/images/players/OMalley05.jpg Ryan O'Malley, Pitcher for the 2005 Southern League First Half Champion West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx, has graciously agreed to answer questions from posters on NSBB! If you would like to send a comment to Ryan, or if you would like to ask Ryan a question, feel free to post it here. I will allow the questions/comments to be posted until August 5th at midnight. Once Ryan has had an opportunity to answer them, the responses will be posted. From the Jaxx website: Quote: Acquired: Signed as free agent in 2002 Bio: 2000: Was a junior college all-American selection at Lincoln Land This session will be coordinated as in accordance with The NSBB Q & A Guidelines Thank you to Ryan for taking the time to interact with us on such an up close and personal level! I encourage everyone to visit the official website of the West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx. In addition, thank you to all of you for making NSBB such a wonderful community!
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    http://www.diamondjaxx.com/images/players/searles.jpg Jon Searles, Pitcher for the 2005 Southern League First Half Champion West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx, has graciously agreed to answer questions from posters on NSBB! If you would like to send a comment to Jon, or if you would like to ask Jon a question, feel free to post it here. I will allow the questions/comments to be posted until August 5th at midnight. Once Jon has had an opportunity to answer them, the responses will be posted. From the Jaxx website: Quote: Acquired: Selected in Rule 5 draft (December 13, 2004) This session will be coordinated as in accordance with The NSBB Q & A Guidelines Thank you to Jon for taking the time to interact with us on such an up close and personal level! I encourage everyone to visit the official website of the West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx. In addition, thank you to all of you for making NSBB such a wonderful community!
  23. NCCubFan
    http://www.diamondjaxx.com/images/players/mcgee.jpg Casey McGehee, Infielder for the 2005 Southern League First Half Champion West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx, has graciously agreed to answer questions from posters on NSBB! If you would like to send a comment to Casey, or if you would like to ask Casey a question, feel free to post it here. I will allow the questions/comments to be posted until August 5th at midnight. Once Casey has had an opportunity to answer them, the responses will be posted. From the Jaxx website: Quote: Acquired: Selected in 10th round of 2003 draft Bio: Was a three-time all-Western Athletic Conference selection 2001: Earned freshman all-America honors This session will be coordinated as in accordance with The NSBB Q & A Guidelines Thank you to Casey for taking the time to interact with us on such an up close and personal level! I encourage everyone to visit the official website of the West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx. In addition, thank you to all of you for making NSBB such a wonderful community!
  24. NCCubFan
    http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/images/players/mugshot/ph_435279.jpg Adam Greenberg, Outfielder for the 2005 Southern League First Half Champion West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx and Chicago Cubs, has graciously agreed to answer questions from posters on NSBB! If you would like to send a comment to Adam, or if you would like to ask Adam a question, feel free to post it here. I will allow the questions/comments to be posted until August 5th at midnight. Once Adam has had an opportunity to answer them, the responses will be posted. This session will be coordinated as in accordance with The NSBB Q & A Guidelines Thank you to Adam for taking the time to interact with us on such an up close and personal level! I encourage everyone to visit the official website of the West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx. In addition, thank you to all of you for making NSBB such a wonderful community!
  25. NCCubFan
    http://www.diamondjaxx.com/images/players/shipman.jpg Andy Shipman, Pitcher for the 2005 Southern League First Half Champion West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx, has graciously agreed to answer questions from posters on NSBB! If you would like to send a comment to Andy, or if you would like to ask Andy a question, feel free to post it here. I will allow the questions/comments to be posted until August 5th at midnight. Once Andy has had an opportunity to answer them, the responses will be posted. From the Jaxx website: Quote: Acquired: Trade with Boston Red Sox This session will be coordinated as in accordance with The NSBB Q & A Guidelines Thank you to Andy for taking the time to interact with us on such an up close and personal level! I encourage everyone to visit the official website of the West Tennessee Diamond Jaxx. In addition, thank you to all of you for making NSBB such a wonderful community!
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