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  1. UMFan83
    I wonder if they juiced the balls for the 1990 Derby too
  2. UMFan83
    Rob Neyer wrote a (somewhat) interesting premium article about the top 10 power hitting sluggers in the game today, using factors such as home park, and AB/HR. I'll post the premium link below, but this is his final list: Two Cubbies in the top ten. Good to see both guys getting respect as a power hitter across baseball. http://insider.espn.go.com/mlb/allstar05/columns/story?columnist=neyer_rob&id=2105528
  3. UMFan83
    Kevin Orie is raking it up, think the Nats will trade him so he can be our 3B of the future :):)
  4. UMFan83
    Dunn won't be moved unless you overwhelm Cincy with pitching. I wager that Welly has limited trade value, at best, while Mitre's value probably isn't close to getting Dunn. In addition, don't forget that you can't just satiate the Reds with a host of arms. They would still need to find room on their 40 man roster for those you send to them (and I suspect they would only agree to major league ready players, suggesting they would require 40 man spots). Rich Hill would be a mere starting spot for Dunn. Throw in Pinto and Mitre, and you might get some interest. Maybe. ^ Heh, thats why I don't usually make trade suggestions. I don't even consider 40 man vacancies when I draw these up
  5. UMFan83
    Or how about Patterson and Murton to the Dodgers Wellemeyer, Mitre, Andy LaRoche (3B/SS Jacksonville -AA), Dodger Throw in to the Reds Dunn and above average prospect to the Cubs Cubs give up - Patterson, Murton, Wellemeyer, Mitre Cubs get - Dunn and Prospect Dodgers give up - Andy LaRoche, Prospect, Throw in Dodgers get - Patterson and Murton Reds give up - Dunn Reds get - Wellemeyer, Mitre, LaRoche, Throw in Suggestions? I think the consensus will be that the Cubs don't get enough in return and/or the Reds get too much for Dunn.
  6. UMFan83
    How about (and I suck at making trade predictions, but I'll try) Mitre, Murton, Lewis (does he still have value?), Wellemeyer Not enought to get it done? You wouldn't think that the Reds would want to take on another OF, but with how Murton has played this year, and the fact that Griffey's contract has to be expiring sometime soon, they would almost have to demand Murton in a trade. Plus you are giving them a major league ready pitcher in Mitre, another great arm that should be major league ready with a few issues to take care of, and a throw in infielder that is one year removed from a great season. I'd replace Lewis and Patterson, but the Reds won't want another OF, and as I said earlier with how Murton has performed in AA and his brief majors stint, they would be dumb to not demand Murton for a player of Dunn's caliber. Get it done JH!
  7. UMFan83
    Wow, I was way off. I didn't think TLR would have Abreu leadoff
  8. UMFan83
    Why would the manager do that? Oh wait, good work TLR
  9. UMFan83
    Time: 7:05 CST Place: Comerica Park - Detroit, MI Channel: FOX It's time for the annual deciding of home field advantage game. I will update the starters and lineups as they are announced. For now post your lineup predictions Mine (based off of how I think the managers will do it, not how I would necessarily do it) National: 1. David Eckstein, SS 2. Jeff Kent, 2B 3. Derrek Lee, 1B 4. Albert Pujols, DH 5. Bobby Abreu, RF 6. Jim Edmonds, CF 7. Aramis Ramirez, 3B 8. Carlos Beltran, LF 9. Mike Piazza, C American: 1. Johnny Damon, CF 2. Brian Roberts, 2B 3. Alex Rodriguez, 3B 4. Vladimir Guerrero, RF 5. David Ortiz, DH 6. Manny Ramirez, LF 7. Mark Teixeira, 1B 8. Miguel Tejada, SS 9. Jason Varitek, C Let's get a win here for the NL and hope that our Cubbies take care of business in the second half (or SELL).
  10. UMFan83
    YES!!! ARam -- ALL STAR STARTER Lets see a few 5-3's to show the world ARam knows how to play D now.
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    Jeffrey Maier

    UMFan83 replied to B's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk

    Yeah, I saw a story on him a few years ago in which they chronicled him watching game 7 of the 2003 ALCS against Boston with a mixed crowd of Boston/Yankees fans. It was pretty entertaining. That would be quite the irony if he was drafted by the Yanks.
  12. UMFan83
    Rusch took some unneeded pointers from Joe Borowski before he departed and it has messed with his head ever since
  13. UMFan83
    I don't get it. The second biggest baseball country in the world Japan doesn't have an entry. Was Matsui really that busy during All Star Weekend? Even Ichiro could do it if he has to. Hee Seop Choi? Huh?
  14. UMFan83
    Why does everyone have an interpretation of what MVP means. I means hes the most valuable player to his team. Derrek Lee has been carrying this offense all year, he plays D, has good speed and plays smart baseball. I don't think there is a question yet
  15. UMFan83
    OK, Derrek has ANOTHER AB with runners on. Hopefully he gets a hit here before he gets the reputation of only hitting with the bases empty...
  16. UMFan83
    They've taken 4 walks 22 times???
  17. UMFan83
    Umm, the Cubs work the count draw walks and get timely hits, while the Marlins retire by the time I get out of the bathroom. Am I in bizarro world??
  18. UMFan83
    He had one right in his wheel house. It's good to take pitches, but it's not good to take strikes. But the way Leiter was throwing there was a good chance he could have made him work even more. It could go either way there
  19. UMFan83
    Seriously that was the most rewarding inning I've seen in some time. It's like a kid waking up on Christmas morning and getting everything he hoped and prayed for.
  20. UMFan83
    So let me get this straight, Grady Little doesn't leave Marshall in too long, and his closer blows the lead for him. The guy just can't win can he?
  21. UMFan83
    Hairston has been nothing but a stud since he started getting in the lineup. I love all the OBP potential in this lineup!!! :) (Yes I know 2 secs ago I was negative and now I'm positive)
  22. UMFan83
    These are Cubs I remember. Thanks for the one day reprieve :)
  23. UMFan83
    Pat sounded genuinely suprised that Neifi actually got a hit
  24. UMFan83
    Off topic: what does your avatar stand for? Its "Yankee HATER" I've been meaning to change it though. It looks too much like the real Yankees logo
  25. UMFan83
    Yup, Kerry should have just thrown a strikeout pitch, what a moran
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