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  1. UMFan83
    What a nerd. He was probably saying how stupid it would be to give up our prized Bobby Hill in a trade for Aram.
  2. UMFan83
    That clinches it. Meph, please rename this the "2008 Brian Roberts Memorial Obessed Over Single Player Offseason Thread"
  3. UMFan83
    If the Cubs can pull off a trade for Peavy, 4 months after pulling off a trade for Harden, both times after being told there was no way we had the players to get it done, it definitely goes to show you there you will always have the players needed to get it done, as long as you are willing to part. I still think the Padres could care less about our prospects and are trying to drive up the price of the Braves offer.
  4. UMFan83
    I have a feeling all this rumored interest is a negotiating ploy for Dempster first, and a fallback option second.
  5. UMFan83
    I bet Hendry's thought is that with Dempster as our "5th starter" with bullpen experience, he would be very easy to convert to the bullpen during the playoffs, giving the team Peavy, Harden, Z, Lilly (need a lefty in there) and then Dempster as one of the setup guys. I still think its stupid to sign Dempster at the expense of Wood. Our bullpen could be very bad next year.
  6. UMFan83
    Olsen would be nice. He is a Cubs fan afterall
  7. UMFan83
    http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3684290
  8. UMFan83
    The fact that after all this time & effort we're back to "a work in progress" is endlessly frustrating to me. What we're saying is that all these years since 1998 have been one big fat stinking failure. Good job Bulls. Let's start another 10 year cycle of "rebuilding" only to find that our current crop of youngsters blossom on other teams while we bring up another group of draft picks once again. And round & round we go. Seriously. None of you share my frustration on this? This is all just great with all of you? I can't believe that. Mistakes were made in the past for sure. What can we do but look to the future. I firmly believe we have our superstar (Rose) and key role players (Hinrich, Deng, Thomas). We need our #2 guy, and a low post threat, but we are heading in the right direction, and knowing the past is the past, I figure its time to give these guys time to prosper. If we didn't win the lotto and draft Rose, then I'm with you. But that's key. We finally have something to build around.
  9. UMFan83
    ](*,) It's kinda funny that the last 3 years Greg Maddux hasn't been a Cub, they have made the playoffs.
  10. UMFan83
    Seasons: Braves: 11 Cubs: 9 1/2 Playoff Appearances: Braves: 11 Cubs: 1 World Series Appearances: Braves: 3 (won 1) Cubs: 0 Cy Youngs: Braves: 3 Cubs: 1 I think the answer is obvious.
  11. UMFan83
    I doubt it. The league he is playing in is competitive, and they will not hesitate to bench him if he's not going to produce for them.
  12. UMFan83
    Are you putting Pedro Martinez in his era or just behind it? Pedro was the more dominating pitcher at his peak (arguably...you can make an argument that he wasnt), but its hard to discredit Maddux's consistency. Plus Maddux's peak years were pretty dominating and can only be matched by Pedro.
  13. UMFan83
    I agree...either him or Amaury Telemaco
  14. UMFan83
    Yeah Glavine and Smoltz should be forced to retire too. It's only right. Kinda like how in Egyptian times, when a pharaoh died, the wife was burried with him - alive or not.
  15. UMFan83
    Did anyone see this Sun Times article? Seems like they are expecting Orton's recovery time to be shorter than 4 weeks: http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football/bears/1258196,CST-SPT-bear04.article
  16. UMFan83
    I cannot envision a Bears blowout loss until the Bears actually play a game where they lose badly. You can still make an extremely easy case that the Bears should have won every game they've played this year. Imagine if it was the 8-0 Bears facing the 8-0 Titans this week?
  17. UMFan83
    I wouldn't have guessed Jimbo as a good golfer. Those names the Cubs are offering are garbage
  18. UMFan83
    Did anyone else post this regarding Winter Classic Tickets for the General Public:
  19. UMFan83
    Wait, I thought Rich Hill was untouchable. Next we'll hear that Sam Fuld has been offered. Hahaha yeah right.
  20. UMFan83
    Actually, since the mods don't seem to want a "Other Chicago Sports" forum, thats not a half bad idea.
  21. UMFan83
    Still wear my Cubs hat. It's tough but you have to realize being a fan of a team goes beyond winning. It's a commitment that you keep through thick and thin.
  22. UMFan83
    Guys, the Bulls are a work in progress. The key word for this season is patience. Also, Deng sucks. He seemed like the least likely person to suddenly suck after signing a big deal, but here we are.
  23. UMFan83
    I hate you. We keep Aldridge we don't get Rose. I would rather have Rose and Thomas. Very good point. Still doesn't excuse messing up that draft pick though. I wanted Roy at the time. But, yeah we really screwed that one up. Sadly I wanted Thomas (love that upside). I didn't mind them taking Thomas, but I thought LMA was by far a better fit for us.
  24. UMFan83
    I'm not sure. He's been really disappointing this year anyways.
  25. UMFan83
    You watching these games? Most of Thomas' stupid 27 foot jumpers are from pick and rolls. I've only seen the Celtics game, thanks to my lack of WGN Chicago and CSN. that said, they need to to pick-and-roll where Thomas is heading towards the basket, not picking and then hanging out 17 feet from the basket I agree. That's on him though, not game planning or Del Negro's system as was being mentioned. Tyrus is just kind of a dumbass. This isn't a bad idea, but I would prefer the pick and roll where Thomas rolls, Rose ignores him and takes it himself. or one where thomas rolls and he keeps on going until he goes back in time and the bulls keep lamarcus aldridge I hate you. We keep Aldridge we don't get Rose. I would rather have Rose and Thomas. Very good point. Still doesn't excuse messing up that draft pick though.
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