Wilson A2000
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And on a bounce. -
Nice HUSTLE Ram. I bet he's injured now.
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Roy Oswalt
Wilson A2000 replied to Wilson A2000's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
I'm guessing the third pitcher the Astros would ask for would be Rich Hill. I'd still do it -
Roy Oswalt
Wilson A2000 replied to Wilson A2000's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
Petrick? If so, I would make that trade in a heartbeat. Getting a guy who has 1 or 1a stuff would have to make the Cubs World Series favorites. -
I have heard rumors that if the Astros get too far behind, Oswalt will want to go to a winning team and would wave his no-trade clause. They would want three young pitchers in return. Would they even think of trading Oswalt in the division? What would the Cubs have to give up?
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Did anyone hear Mike Quade on the SCORE today say that Soriano has lost a step or a step and a half since the hamstring injury and that he thinks we might not ever fully recover from that. If so, is this a big deal?
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I don't follow Pacman outside of his run-ins with the law, but is he good? Pro-Bowl caliber?
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That's how he hurt his back
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Does that mean no more Ditka for pre-season games (not that he was knowledgeable)?
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Jerry is great when he picks after the first round, but has trouble with the important first round ones. Generally, offensive lineman are safer bets than the skilled players, so I have a little more confidence with him right now. I have heard rumors that the Bears want Matt Ryan and might trade up to get him. I have no idea if these rumors are true. I don't think Ryan is a guy you trade up for. 19 interceptions last year.
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Is this for pre-season games?
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The Cubs are #2 in the ESPN rankings. I'd go DBacks, Boston, and then the Cubs.
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Apparently Dusty Baker Doesn't Watch Games
Wilson A2000 replied to reds44's topic in General Baseball Talk
"He’s one of the toughest players to fan in the league" That's because he's African American and he likes it hot. Wait, does he mean fan as in striking out. -
I still remember when Hairston dropped that blooper at second that would have ended the game a few years ago. I only remember the bad plays for some reason.
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Olney's LF Solution
Wilson A2000 replied to Backtobanks's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
If Johnson wasn't playing great, I would have liked to have Lofton. Yes his arm is terrible, but he can leadoff and get on base in front of the bigs. If Johnson keeps this above and had an OBP above .350, I'd rather stay with him. -
Hank Steinbrenner wants Joba to start
Wilson A2000 replied to Clem Fandango's topic in General Baseball Talk
Looks like Hank changed his mind. I guess that makes him an idiot. But really, do you want to ruin a talented young pitcher by giving him that much of an increased workload? Was he a starter on the farm? Aren't all relievers failed starters? -
Still concerned about the starting pitching. I don't know how Dempster will fare as a starter. But I like him better as a starter than a reliever. What is pleasantly surprising is the team patience at the plate. Has Lou or Perry been talking with the players about this? I always thought that if the team could be a little more patient, they could really be an offensive force. They are too talented not to be able to put up a bunch of runs. With that said, this team wanted a hot start and got it. I think this will help settle the team down and take away some of the pressure. Did Soto pull off the ball tonight?
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That's what I find odd: why doesn't he wait a few years so that he can really get paid (but he will be 34 when his contract is out and I doubt that he will get much of anything after that). He already sort of made this mistake once. Would the Bears add on to his present contract or tear apart his present one? If they tear it apart, how much of a signing bonus might he get? I just wonder if Urlacher knows that his skills are declining, he knows his back is really hurting him, and that he is trying to milk to cow once more. If so, the Bears obviously know this which is why they only want to offer him more more year on the four he already has left.
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So because Urlacher can't keep his pants up, the Bears are obligated to pay him more? Some players demand more because they are good citizens. I don't think you can have it both ways. If he wanted to save money to help pay for his illegitimate kids, he would stop chartering aircraft from the local airport to fly to Vegas. If Urlacher wanted to get more money, assuming that he is going to stay healthy, he would wait a few years for a new contract because the salaries will rise with time. Then he won't be in the situation he is in now. I just wonder if he had kept his rookie contract, he might have made more money because he would have signed his new contract when he was in his prime instead of entering into his prime.
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After listening to Mulligan's show on the radio today, he is adamant that Urlacher's agent, obviously speaking for Urlacher, did float the trade idea to the Bears and the idea that Brian could threaten to retire. When Urlacher says that he never said any of the purported stuff, he is only saying that he himself did not say it. FYI, he also says that his back, while improved form last year, is still giving him problems. It should also be taken into consideration that Urlacher was the only defensive player ever to have his rookie contract shredded in order to get another larger contract. It's not like the Bears haven't been good to him. If Urlacher had been playing out of his mind like he used to, I could see how he should get a new contract. But his skills are declining. Last year, he wasn't even voted in the top 5 NFC linebackers by the other players for the Pro-Bowl. The Bears offered to extend his contract by a year. It seems to me that Urlacher is jealous and greedy and is looking for an extension that he doesn't deserve.
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http://www.chicagotribune.com/media/photo/2008-04/38015060.jpg Looks like Dempster had a tough day on the job
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Haas should have gotten more time at the end of the year. He sure looked good in preseason, but I wish I could have seen him in the regular season.
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Once the checks stop coming, it is weird how people change their mind. Ask Briggs and "I'll never play for the Bears again and I'll hold out..." Urlacher would also have to pay back a good portion of his signing bonus if he retires. But what a malcontent. You signed the contract Brian. You were getting paid more than anyone else at the time. Now it is uneven the other way. But who cares. If he knew how to sell a product he could have made even more. Blame yourself you big winer. Lovie said that he doesn't play hurt people and Urlacher agreed so Brian will have a hard time with the injury excuse. How in the world does Briggs not like his new deal?
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Dusty Continues to Abuse Young Players; Names Votto Starter
Wilson A2000 replied to reds44's topic in General Baseball Talk
No, this is abuse http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=reu-japanscore&prov=reuters&type=lgns -
What would the Bears have to give up to get McFadden? What about trading Urlacher? Briggs can play middle and Jamar Williams could be the other linebacker. Urlacher's best days are behind him, especially considering his back. What about drafting Mendenhal from Illinois. He won't make it to the second round will he if the Beras take an offensive lineman in the first? Man Benson was a bust, but I was one who wnated Mike Williams. That was even more of a bust.
