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They are totally messing with us. Nice one guys!

By George, I think you've got it. All personnel decisions should be based solely on the 2006 season. Or, more accurately, solely on comments made in the game threads, which are known for their accuracy, during the 2006 season. Exactly my point!

If you are posting love about Rnny Ceeno (notice I removed the O and D) please read 90% of the game threads in 2006

I heard the entire press conference and don't remember anything about him saying he fits best in the 3 hole.

Recap of the Press Conference: http://www.suntimes.com/sports/baseball/cubs/704723,fukudome121907.article

Dammit

Kosuke, as you know, it is almost a requirement for American players to use performance enhancing drugs to fit in. How much steroid and HGH use do you anticipate next season?

former Cubs RF and a name that Kosuke probably knows.

Someone ask him how he feels about Brian Roberts.

Fukudome doesn't seem really prepared, nor does he seem like he really intends to prepare for American ball. Or maybe it was lost in translation :)

This is the first time they've implied that Angelos has signed off on it though. That's always been a barrier that hasn't been crossed.

Based on the voice, its Levine.

IT SAYS FUKUDOME!!!! HIS JERSEY SAYS FUKUDOME!!!

Jim Hendry: Obviously obviously obviously obviously....

Angel Pagan. He's gonna be used in a trade for Khalil Greene. :wink: You can't trade Beltran Jr for Greene. We would need Brian Giles and Adrian Gonzalez to come back.

How many PAs can you see DeRosa getting this year if Roberts comes aboard? Lets assume that DeRosa starts 35% of the games. This takes into account Lou trying to get him into the lineup when perfectly healthy, Lou giving his regulars a rest, and DeRosa subbing for an injured player (assuming he can't sub at SS since he would be the starter if he could, he could sub at 1B, 3B, 2B, LF). That means he would start 57 games this year. Assuming he gets 5 PAs in those games, that is 285 PA right there. He will also probably get about 5 PA per week as a PH or a late game substitution (Lou loves his double switch). There are roughly 24 weeks in a season, so that would be 120 additional PAs, meaning that DeRosa would be looking at about 405 PA for the year. Obviously if there are serious injuries, he would see much more time as well. DeRosa had 574 PA last year, so the net effect of this move is DeRosa losing 149 PA this season.

Blah, get 'er done

He should probably join the TV booth instead to fill the roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes of blank air Hawk leaves available when the Sox are losing.

Man, are we really going to sit here and say Cabrera and Theriot are comparable shortstops? Theriot is marginal defensively at best and Cabrera is a gold glove shortstop. Just because Cabrera doesn't hit for power, doesn't mean he's not valuable. You have to throw out power statistics sometimes. Sometimes you just need guys who can play an important defensive position at an above average clip - while being a productive role player offensively. Well like I said, hes 32 years old, the age where defense presumably starts to slip, and he made $8.5 million last year and he is a FA next year. You want to throw Murton, Marshall and Cedeno (as was suggested by a poster in this thread) for a guy with possible declining defense and little offensive upside that might walk and get us a Type B draft pick after the season? Yes, personally, I would. Cedeno and Murton have next to no value to me (or most other teams for that matter). And I don't think Gallagher projects as a 1-3 starter, so also he's open season as far as I'm concerned. Cabrera gets us one step closer to the trophy with all the little metal flags on it. That's all I care about. Marginal prospects be damned. Edit: Upon proofreading, it probably looks as if I'm saying Gallagher is also a marginal prospect. Not really my intention. He's a pretty good prospect, but you have to trade pretty good prospects (or better) to get valuable MLB talent. I'd buy that he takes us one step closer if you can trade him for a pitcher at the trading deadline because with Dempster in the rotation and Marshall not available, we might be in some trouble.

I suggest that Hendry takes Kosuke over to Rise on Southport for some sushi afterwards.

Well we do have several known "insiders" such as Bruce Miles and peoriachiefs among others.

Kosuke: "I am very honored that you want me to play for your ballclub. However, when I originally agreed to play for your team, I thought you were a storied team filled with past success and championships. I at least figured that your city was in an area of nice climate. I see now why you have offered me, a lesser version of Matsui, millions more than any other team to play for you. Lets just hope the next 4 years go quickly."

I like Pie, but I am not saying why /Meph

Man, are we really going to sit here and say Cabrera and Theriot are comparable shortstops? Theriot is marginal defensively at best and Cabrera is a gold glove shortstop. Just because Cabrera doesn't hit for power, doesn't mean he's not valuable. You have to throw out power statistics sometimes. Sometimes you just need guys who can play an important defensive position at an above average clip - while being a productive role player offensively. Well like I said, hes 32 years old, the age where defense presumably starts to slip, and he made $8.5 million last year and he is a FA next year. You want to throw Murton, Marshall and Cedeno (as was suggested by a poster in this thread) for a guy with possible declining defense and little offensive upside that might walk and get us a Type B draft pick after the season?