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  1. UMFan83
    I'm guessing that Lou wants to see a little out of Edmonds before he moves him up to 5th and moves Fukudome to 2nd. Either that or its wishful thinking. Oh well, the only singular reason that I thought this move would help the Cubs has been erased by Lou's incompetence.
  2. UMFan83
    My prediction Soriano, LF Fukudome, RF Ramirez, 3B Edmonds, CF DeRosa, 1B Blanco, C Theriot, SS Cedeno, 2B (yes that's right, Ronny Cedeno) Dempster, P
  3. UMFan83
    I don't see the Cubs doing that. Do they have any precedent in doing that? Most teams lock up their young stars because they get them for an extra year or two at a discounted price. The Cubs however, are a large market team that would most likely rather play the arby game, with full confidence that they will be able to buy him when he eventually goes to the open market, which isnt for quite awhile. Besides, by the time hes a FA, he will be a nearly 30 year old catcher.
  4. UMFan83
    I thought it was at 40 after Edmonds signing? I thought Chad Fox made it 39 and Lassie 40.
  5. UMFan83
    Ugh, Ward always has these random injuries that come out of nowhere. It probably has to do with his *ahem* stature...I know the guy plays 2 minutes a week, but c'mon he's being played millions to play baseball, why can't he be in better shape?
  6. UMFan83
    And the last game in the Pre-Jim Edmonds era ends positively. We beat Peavy.
  7. UMFan83
    What the hell is wrong with Kerry geez.
  8. UMFan83
    fix'd
  9. UMFan83
    i really really doubt that. if he hits .230 there will be enough people calling for his head that lou wouldn't be able to keep starting him without having a heart attack defending himself from pointed questions from reporters after games. Well then again, I just saw Lou's pregame interview, and he doesn't look like hes going to have a long leash
  10. UMFan83
    because we don't particularly like him and Pie is going to the minors for him. pie wasn't playing anyway. do you think that not signing edmonds would have saved your precious pie? Pie is not very precious to me. I just want to see him play. Edmonds on the team lessens this liklihood, and based on his numbers the last two years, he might be a WORSE option than Reed, much less a defensive downgrade. like i've said in other threads, if edmonds doesn't hit, he won't be around for long. they gave absolutely nothing up to get him and are hoping to catch lightning in a bottle--i can't say that i blame them, although the likelihood of edmonds performing extremely well is remote. What do you consider "doesn't hit"? I bet he could put up a line of .230/.310/.350 for 2 months and stay on the team.
  11. UMFan83
    because we don't particularly like him and Pie is going to the minors for him. pie wasn't playing anyway. do you think that not signing edmonds would have saved your precious pie? Pie is not very precious to me. I just want to see him play. Edmonds on the team lessens this liklihood, and based on his numbers the last two years, he might be a WORSE option than Reed, much less a defensive downgrade.
  12. UMFan83
    Well the sight of seeing Chad Fox warm up in the bullpen has gotten Lilly to settle down so far. Good move Lou.
  13. UMFan83
    6-4. The worst offense in baseball has scored 11 runs thus far against 2 of our top 3 pitchers.
  14. UMFan83
    I was going to say GET TED OUT OF THERE, but then I saw Chad Fox taking off his jacket.
  15. UMFan83
    because we don't particularly like him and Pie is going to the minors for him.
  16. UMFan83
    Awesome! As they say, Manny being Manny.
  17. UMFan83
    Quotes from Hendry: idiot Link: http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=mlb&id=3396277
  18. UMFan83
    I'd still boo him every time he came up to the plate.
  19. UMFan83
    Lets predict Jim Edmonds line with the Cubs .248/.340/.398/.738 11 HR in 95 games.
  20. UMFan83
    Well, we all hated Dennis Rodman as well, but that actually worked out okay, didn't it? Everyone needs to relax a bit. If he sucks, he won't play, but I'm sure the Wrigley faithful will rise and cheer the first time he pulls a premature dive to catch a ball or he starts hitting. In the end, it's $284K and a low-risk, maybe good reward move. Dennis Rodman's career (at least physically) wasn't on a steep decline before he came here. Also, Rodman was probably the 3rd or 4th most hated player on those Pistons teams. Also, Rodman's signing didn't push like Toni Kukoc out of the rotation. This is however, the best analogy I've seen sadly.
  21. UMFan83
    I find swearing out loud is a lot more effective than on a message board anyways. Kinda like this guy... (not Rick Roll)
  22. UMFan83
    Estes got a W today so its only fair Peavy doesn't. Got to even out ...right???? Marquis beat Oswalt, I think last night was the evening out game. Crap. In 2005, the Blue Jays took the first 2 games of a series against the Cubs, and the Cubs had Sergio Mitre on the mound to avoid a sweep vs. Roy Halladay. Sweep right? No, the Cubs won. In 2007, the Cubs played the Diamondbacks, and the first game of the series, we had Brandon Webb going against Jason Marquis. We won. Potential sweep right? Nope, the Dbacks took the next 2 games. You end up staying for the whole game last night? I'm gonna give it one more go tonight, but 5 in a row is wearing on me this week especially with this crap weather. Hate to say it but I left after the bottom of the 7th. My roommates girlfriend was too cold and wet. Watched the end of the game at Goose Island while I dried off. Hopefully you have a better time tonight.
  23. UMFan83
    You don't have to. I am rooting for the Cubs to win in spite of him.
  24. UMFan83
    I think if he signs above the league minimum, the Cubs are on the hook for his remaining deal with the Padres.
  25. UMFan83
    It's pretty much a given at this point. Better move past the denial into the anger stage. I doubt the acceptance stage will come anytime soon though. You guys may have to follow the Cubs without me, because when this comes to pass...somehow I may go on a suspendable tirade. Didn't we get your swearing request approved last night?
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