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  1. Outshined_One
    I'm not so sure about that sentiment. The Cubs won't necessarily become a WS contender by trading for Gonzalez, but he would be a substantial upgrade over Dunn in terms of youth and production. With Gonzalez at 1B and the bullpen shored up, this team could conceivably win 88-90 games next year. Moreover, if you trade for Gonzalez and sign him to an extension (which would be the goal, in my mind), you can still try out some of the prospects next season, let money fall off the books, and aim for a WS title in 2012/2013 with Gonzalez on the team. To me, the key questions are whether the Padres would be willing to trade him (doubtful), what the Padres would want for him (a lot), and the likelihood of signing Gonzalez to an extension is (pretty good, from the looks of it). If this team can get Gonzalez without giving up half the farm, I say do it.
  2. Outshined_One
    Get ready for another never-ending thread. Link
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    The surprising thing is, the Cubs have been doing this with Soto shut down while guys like Koyie Hill and Darwin Barney get regular playing time.
  4. Outshined_One
    You are correct. Knowing this team, they'll blow it. They even suck at knowing when to suck.
  5. Outshined_One
    Unless the Cubs sweep the Astros, the Cubs will be picking at #9 in next year's draft.
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    Brett Jackson still projects to be a CF in the bigs, although he was getting some time in corner OF spots in AA. Assuming health and his production doesn't go flying off a cliff, he'll probably be in the majors at some point in 2011; my gut is mid-summer. He should be ready by 2012 if he develops as expected.
  8. Outshined_One
    You forgot the best part. Yay.
  9. Outshined_One
    It did, thanks!
  10. Outshined_One
    your team is going to be atrocious if you're counting on those players to give you production like fukudome or soriano. +1 Yeesh, at least list Brett Jackson next time.
  11. Outshined_One
    BA really likes Lee. Considering he got a nod for the Futures Game and was the #1 prospect in the NWL last season, I wouldn't be surprised to see him in the Top 5. McNutt's gotten some love on their hot lists this season, so a Top 10 ranking wouldn't be out of the question. Nate, what did you think of recent acquisitions Brett Wallach and Robinson Lopez?
  12. Outshined_One
    In an eight team league, the Cubs couldn't get one guy on a Top 20? Geez, I knew it was a down year with the short season teams for the Cubs, but this was unexpected.
  13. Outshined_One
    BA's take. Also, a pitch clock will be in effect in 2011: Sounds like a lot of coaches are throwing a fit over the new bats, namely because they might lower HR totals and make game more boring. However, this might actually benefit the players when it comes to transitioning to pro ball:
  14. Outshined_One
    I found this quote interesting: Also, his report on Alcantara is promising. I'm really curious to see if he's ranked in BA's NWL Top 20, which seems pretty likely, given that report.
  15. Outshined_One
    Cubs are apparently stretching Aaron Kurcz out at Instructs, although it probably won't be something long-term. AZ Phil's latest report.
  16. Outshined_One
    I find it hilarious that Cubs Game Threads on non-Cubs forums are blowing our Game Threads out of the water in terms of posts and interest.
  17. Outshined_One
    NO ONE DENIES THIS!
  18. Outshined_One
    One of my favorite moments from the game. That one's probably even better than when Cutler juked Zombo out of his shoes.
  19. Outshined_One
    There's a heck of a lot of luck underlying Zambrano's numbers since his return. While his BABIP in August was a relatively normal .306, his BABIP in September has been an unsustainable .206. His FIP in August was 3.68, while it was 3.28 in September, in contract with ERAs of 2.23 in August and 0.93 in September. For those of you less statistically inclined, his BB/9 in August was 6.40 and 4.23 in September. I'm glad Zambrano is doing well, but I'm skeptical about whether he's turned it around.
  20. Outshined_One
    Alright, enough with the fat jokes. Make fun of his moronic arguments.
  21. Outshined_One
    Also, AZ Phil made some interesting comments in the posts of his last article...
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    That is one surprised bear.
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