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  1. Cubswin11
    Lance Berkman HOU * Wes Helms FLA Jason Giambi COL Ross Gload FLA Paul Konerko CWS Derrek Lee CHC David Ortiz BOS * Lyle Overbay TOR Carlos Pena TB Albert Pujols STL * Considering Pujols and Berkman will definitely have their options picked up, that's not a very inspiring list, and a certain downgrade from Lee. Isn't Adam Dunn a FA after this year? Yeah, I most likely would like for us to let Lee walk. He has been very good for us but I think it's time to part ways. My top two options would be for Hendry to sign Dunn or find a way to make a trade for Adrian Gonzalez. If that doesn't work Overbay on a 1 year deal wouldn't be horrible and then we could wait and see for the next offseason when I believe Fielder and maybe Gonzalez are FA.
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    I don't know if I buy that he will be able to be a 20+ HR guy consistently over his career, but I could buy into the fact he could have a outlier season (maybe 2 or 3) where he gets into the 20's. Hopefully he can at least be a 12-16 HR guy consistently though, with 40-50 total XBH.
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    While this is true and I think they could put a bullpen together from pretty much all in house guys, I don't think Hendry/Lou believe they have the guys in house to compile the bullpen after Guzman's injury. Which I think will lead to Hendry going out and probably spending too much (either in players given up in a trade or $ towards a FA).
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    If this is at all that serious. I have to think Hendry will either sign Calero or trade for one of the Blue Jays bullpen arms (the have like 3-4 late inning guys).
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    Neither are likely to be the next Peyton/Brady/Brees/Rivers, but both can be very good in the NFL, I think. I don't think either one are worth spending a top 5 pick on (along with the money that is attached to such high picks when both seem to have decently high bust potential). There are a lot of QB's that are jumbled together (that I don't think are that much better/worse than Clausen or Bradford) that will go in later rounds. The Rams should take Suh, or whoever they think is the best playmaker on the DL, or just try to trade out.
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    It's an insider article... http://insider.espn.go.com/mlb/insider/news/story?id=4938710 I'm sure there's probably more info on the BP website. EDIT: They listed Randy Wells as one of the pitchers who was worse than his ERA dictated. I don't know one person (nor have I seen anyone on here mention) who thinks Wells is anything close to an "ace" or #2 (even though he can have #2/1 outings from time to time), everyone pretty much expects him to be a 3 or 4, with most thinking he falls more into the #4 range.
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    Has any sort of rotation for ST been mentioned yet?
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    Agreed, with a good year this year he could have a Castro like rise.
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    They just flat out think they have the best rotation in MLB in 20 years. Their rotation is certainly good, but I don't get where they come off thinking they have that much greater of a rotation than the Yankees, Red Sox, Phillies, and Giants
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    What I expect/hoping for: 185-200 IP, 3.75-4.00 ERA, 1.30-1.45 WHIP, 14 Wins (if you want to guess that) What's more likely: 190IP, ERA in the low-mid 4's, WHIP at 1.5 +/- .05 points.
  11. Cubswin11
    I could see the Calero signing happening soon. Now that all other salaries are set and injuries to guzman, gray and lilly (meaning we could start the season with an expected bullpen arm in the rotation.
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    I have never seen that, the only mention of him moving to 2B is the outside chance that both he and HJ Lee reach the majors and fulfill most of their potential and that Lee may move Castro to 2B just due to the fact Lee's potential on defense is much higher.
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    Probably tried coming back too soon from the shoulder surgery and over compensated by putting more pressure/torque/weight on his knee. [expletive]
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    Sure. Perhaps every .734-OPS high-errors singles hitter generates as much excitement as Castro. My subjective impression is that the expectations and projections seem a little beyond what is normally expected for a high-errors .734-OPS singles hitter, even a young one. So I think scouting evaluations are making a significant impact on his reputation beyond just the existing statistical record. So the 743 OPS in AA at age 19 with a near 1:1 K:BB ratio isn't behind the excitement, it's just scouting evaluations that say he might be good one day? Not to mention his .871 OPS in over 100 abs in the Arizona Fall League against very good competition. Sure Castro could flop, but there is plenty to be excited about. One area where scouting is extremely helpful in regard to Castro is his defense. Most scouts rate his defense much higher than what his error totals would lead you to believe. Are Castro's errors mostly throwing or fielding? Or are they pretty equal?
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    With Byrd and Fukudome, they have 2 OF'ers capable of playing CF so in that regard they don't need him as the back-up CF'er. With that said, they probably could use a late inning defensive replacement/pinch-runner but with the fact they have only 13 position guys and the 4 middle infielders, I agree they don't have room for Fuld. I say let Tracy, Hoffpauir, and Synder battle it out for the 25th roster spot. Of course, they could've never had this problem by having one legit starting 2B instead of trying to patch it with two utility guys and carrying 14 position guys. Both Byrd and Fukudome are average at worst CF, Fuld isn't all that much better that he warrants replacing either one of them on defense (It's not like Byrd/Fukudome play D like Dunn out there) while Fuld is probably the best pinch runner option, that doesn't carry much water for him to make the team IMO, Fukudome (on days he is on the bench), Fontenot/Baker and Blanco are all capable PR. Completely agree with the second part.
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    I don't really see Fuld's value to this team if Soriano/Byrd/Fukudome/Nady are all healthy and playing decently. Fukudome is fine as our backup CF on days Byrd needs an off day and outside of pinch running Fuld doesn't have much value coming off the bench. Tracy is a better PH option and can backup the corner OF (in emergencies), 3B and 1B. I think Tracy has more value being on the 25 man roster. Obviously a lot of this is contingent on Tracy actually being healthy and resembling part of what he used to be and/or playing to his former potential.
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    I think it's pretty much down to just Tracy or Fuld. As you mentioned Blanco pretty much needs to make the team and Hoffpauir, Millar, and Snyder don't have a chance unless there are injuries. Personally I would choose Tracy, he provides a better bat off the bench and has potential to step in a take ab's, if needed, for an extended period of time. I don't think Fuld can do that, I think we are fine with the OF revolving around Soriano/Byrd/Kosuke/Nady as Kosuke acts as our backup CF and Tracy can backup the corners in a pinch.
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    Didn't see it posted anywhere, but Guzman hurt is knee in winter ball and had it scoped and should be ready for opening day. Jeff Gray hurt his groin and is "taking it easy" for a bit before getting back to full drills. I wonder if this will force Hendry to make a move to add another MR?
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    Rockets get: Kevin Martin, Kenny Thomas, Hilton Armstrong and Sergio Rodriguez Sacramento gets: T-Mac, Carl Landry, Joey Dorsey and Cash Teams are working on getting the Knicks involved to send T-Mac there. http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4923777
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    Article on Cubs.com said it's going to be either Friday or Saturday and Hendry is flying down to Florida (where the hearing is) tomorrow.
  21. Cubswin11
    "CHICAGO CUBS BASEBALL IS ON THE AIR"- Pat Hughes On the first ST game they broadcast
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    Anyone else think Kentucky might at least be "challenged" tonight? IF Vernado stays out of foul trouble I think it could be an interesting game.
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    He probably has the talent to, but I think they want to delay his FA years a bit and wait until May (or whenever it is) so he achieves super 2 status.
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    Between the majors and minors last season, Hanson threw over 190 innings. I think the only way he throws only 170 is if he is consistently hitting high pitch counts early in games or if he missed time due to injury. Alright, I just looked at his major league stats and he was around 120 IP in MLB. Forgot he came up midseason. He should easily be good for 220 and make 30+ starts. I think he will be their best pitcher this year.
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    andrus was .298/.366/.425/.791 at home and .238/.294/.325/.620 on the road. playing half his games in a hitter-neutral park he would've been worse than his .267/.329/.367 line. I could be wrong, but didn't Wrigley rank better or very close to Arlington last year? Also I think the NL Central has better hitter parks than the AL West, I don't have the numbers but I would think Milwaukee, Cincinnati, Houston, and STL all rank better than Oakland, LA, and Seattle.
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