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  1. Outshined_One
    Wait, what?
  2. Outshined_One
    I refuse to get excited for Jeff Samardzija.
  3. Outshined_One
    Deadspin had some articles about ESPN yesterday that were nothing more than mud-slinging and rumor-mongering. It was awesome.
  4. Outshined_One
    Lost in the Castro hype is the fact that Vitters is doing pretty darn well for himself at the plate, with a .400/.429/.500 line. The three errors hurt, but for a guy who struggled after being promoted to the FSL, he's doing a pretty good job in the AFL so far.
  5. Outshined_One
    As a 19 year old, Hanley Ramirez played a full season at Low Class A Augusta, where he posted a .275/.327/.403 line with a 73/32 K/BB ratio, a 36/13 SB/CS ratio, and 8 HRs in 464 ABs. He had disciplinary issues during the season, which resulted in him being demoted to extended spring training for a period of time. BA named Ramirez the #6 prospect in the SAL league behind BJ Upton, Scott Kazmir, Cole Hamels, Jeff Francoeur, and Jeremy Hermida. He was also named the #1 prospect for the Red Sox in 2003, although their farm system was rather weak at the time. He played pretty well at that age.
  6. Outshined_One
    I would not do it for three reasons: 1) He'll turn 33 in May of next season 2) He'd only be a one year rental 3) If he agrees to an extension, he won't come cheap This team's payroll flexibility leaves a lot to be desired; extending Halladay would most likely restrict the Cubs in future offseasons. I would normally be fine with that with a pitcher of Halladay's caliber, but considering he's on the wrong side of 30, I worry about injuries and a decline in velocity and stuff. Moreover, if he does not sign an extension, that is a steep price to pay for a one year rental.
  7. Outshined_One
    Ryan Braun is a good (realistic) "best case" scenario for Vitters. Hits for a high average with very good power. What little patience he has comes from his power and pitchers fearing him, not from good strike zone judgement or willingness to work deep counts. Poor defender at 3B, will have to move to LF or 1B. Wouldn't a best case scenario for Vitters involve him becoming an above average defender at 3B?
  8. Outshined_One
    Aramis Ramirez, though I don't see him developing the patience Aramis has in the last few years. I agree. He's a guy with a lot of natural tools, namely his contact ability and power, but he has a "relaxed" reputation and needs to work on his patience and defense, much like A-Ram did early in his career. Whether he reaches that ceiling is anyone's guess, but I really like what I've seen from him. I still think he's the #1 prospect in the Cubs' system, even with Castro's success.
  9. Outshined_One
    "HERE'S THE THROW TO THE PLATE! ...NOT IN TIME!"
  10. Outshined_One
    I love that TBS replayed the walkoff without Chip's call.
  11. Outshined_One
    Um...Chip.... What throw to the plate are you talking about?
  12. Outshined_One
    Sloppy team, sloppy game. There talent is there for this team to be a competitor, but this team is just not fundamentally sound, nor does it seem to be particularly smart. There's still a long way for them to go before we can consider them among the top teams in the NFC.
  13. Outshined_One
    Give the Giants credit for not rolling over and dying. Bad pass, but a great catch by Manningham.
  14. Outshined_One
    Hell of a pass from Brees to Meacham.
  15. Outshined_One
    Hunter is not making this easy.
  16. Outshined_One
    Groan.
  17. Outshined_One
    Come onnnnnnnnnnn Angels.
  18. Outshined_One
    Aside from the terrible umping, the one thing this postseason has been memorable for is the terrible relief pitching. Papelbon, Franklin, Street, Nathan, Fuentes, and even Lidge and Rivera have had their issues. It's been quite striking.
  19. Outshined_One
    Way to call the same play three times in a row at the goal line, Spurrier.
  20. Outshined_One
    Good going, Jimmy.
  21. Outshined_One
    hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
  22. Outshined_One
    His knee was out when he caught it.
  23. Outshined_One
    Geez, once again two bad penalties called by the refs.
  24. Outshined_One
    WHAT?!
  25. Outshined_One
    That wasn't just clutch. IT WAS SUPER-CLUTCH!
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