I still suck at reading Twitter copy-pastes Callis is responding to a tweet by saying the reason we're not hearing about Cubs signings is that they're so much over slot. I know, it just took me a few extra seconds. Thanks though. I know how you struggle sometimes.
I still suck at reading Twitter copy-pastes Callis is responding to a tweet by saying the reason we're not hearing about Cubs signings is that they're so much over slot.
As if this year wasn't bad enough. I'd be stunned if they plan on going into next year with a Soriano/Jackson/Colvin OF, so it really shouldn't matter who they slot into RF, it'll be Jackson/Byrd/new acquisition's soon enough.
I could see both the Angels and Blue Jays giving him that type of contract potentially. Both have tons of money to spend and nothing set in stone at first base (Trumbo for Anaheim and Lind for Toronto). I think the Angels will put that money towards giving Vernon Wells a raise.
STAT 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
16.5 % of baserunners driven in 18.2 17.3 19.7 18.9 20.0 18.4
.342 runs per baserunner 0.353 0.345 0.381 0.364 0.370 0.365 Funny to see that the team was at its clutchiest during that awful '06 season.
What is the point of this? It was an idle thought. Sadly, it wasn't a shining moment. It was more of a mutter, or an under the breath whispering. I fear I have let myself down today. Today I will make it a point to achieve for higher standards. I will reach for the top. I will climb tall buildings. I will put up the toilet seat. Today I will strive to find this point. Aren't you supposed to put down the toilet seat? NOT OFF TO A GREAT START WITH THESE STANDARDS
My first guess would be changes in measurement/classification. Beat me to it. A huge jump like that league-wide, and sustained over 2 seasons couldn't be an adjustment to approach.
I'm guessing somebody found a flaw. ERA around 5.70, K/BB around 1.2 with the Cubs peaking at A ball. Spends a year in the indy league, comes back with the Padres dominates high A, goes to AA, winds up with a K/BB of 5, and an ERA under 1.
And if the Cubs did "chew up and spit out" these guys, what exactly is it going to do to Gillick? He won't be able to find another job at the age of 78? They'll take away his HOF plaque?
Sexy, but there's no way Fielder should bat behind Aramis. I like this lineup, too... vs righties: Jackson Castro Pujols Aramis Soto Colvin Byrd Flaherty vs Lefties: Castro Baker Pujols Aramis Soriano Soto Byrd Jackson / Colvin / RH 5th OF Soriano 6th? That outfield has the potential to worse than 05's dismal unit. Our infield would have to carry the team, but midseason pickups would be necessary to get us anywhere. Let's just focus on Fielder/Wilson and worry about serious contention after that. We'd have one of the best infields in baseball with that scenario.