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Actually, he started out poorly, but promptly turned around and put up significantly better numbers in AA. 3-3, 6 GS, 3.41 ERA, 34.1 IP, 8 HR, 20/9 K/BB, .250 BAA Based on those numbers, I wouldn't say he stank. Those are pretty good numbers for a 22 year old in AA. -
I'll have to mull my Top 10 over. Samardzija is the biggest unknown, as far as I can tell. I wouldn't be surprised to see a bunch of people with him in their Top 3 and a number of others with him outside the Top 20. Personally, I fall into the former category. People have to put the hype and contract aside and realize that this was his first full season dedicated solely to baseball. It's ludicrous to expect the guy to come in, guns blazing, and shred the minor leagues despite his inexperience. However, there is a lot to like about him. Next season should give everyone a good picture of what his likely ceiling is.
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Bonds indicted on perjury and obstruction of justice charges
Outshined_One replied to David's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
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We need to send in a team to take care of him. Who's interested in volunteering? http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/7426/mediumtheateamnc5.jpg
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None of them, if they had their druthers. They need all the pitching they can get.
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Jim Hendry must be stopped before it's too late.
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Niemann's closest to the majors of the four. It merits some consideration.
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I think Pie will be a tick more patient, hit for a bit more power, but be nowhere near the base stealer of Crawford.
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If true, I'm glad he's staying in the AL.
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Hill + Patterson is still overpaying, from the Cubs' perspective. I'm beginning to think the crazy trade demands have less to do with who the GM is and more to do with the overall team philosophy. "Hey, it worked with Kazmir!"
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My all-time favorite Colletti parody:
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I hear Ned Coletti's a fan of magic beans.
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For those in the know, if the Cubs were to trade Hill (let's assume for Crawford) and sign Kuroda, how much of a dropoff would there be, both in the short and long run?
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St. Joe's/Syracuse has been unexpectedly entertaining so far...mostly in part due to Syracuse periodically losing focus. Seriously, I think Donte Greene has been playing parts of this game from a rocking chair. The guy needs a kick in the rear, it seems.
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Could be cash considerations at this point. You know, this Cash guy keeps getting traded back and forth between teams. Any time there's a deal for a PTBNL, do you think he saves himself some trouble and cleans out his locker before evening getting the announcement?
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See, I think this way with Hill. Hendry has to realize that he has a number of in-house options for the bullpen who can come in and perform effectively. If he brings back Kerry Wood, all the better. Hill, on the other hand, gave the Cubs 195 innings of sub-4 ERA ball with a ton of strikeouts. That simply cannot be overlooked. He cannot be replaced nearly as easily. If Dempster replaces Hill, Hendry better realize that he will have to make up for this move with a big addition to the offense or rotation. Crawford is good, but not that good. A Marshall/Marmol/Cedeno package would be fair, imo.
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As long as the Cubs don't have to pay him anything, I have no problems with this move.
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rotate every inning Can we have someone dressed up as the Mad Hatter to announce this every inning? http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/5925/madhatterdd1.jpg CHANGE PLACES!!!!!!!!!!!
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Aaron Rowand anyone?
Outshined_One replied to Old Style's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
I'm lukewarm on him. If he can be had at a reasonable price, I'd be all for it. However, considering he's seeking years and numbers that I'm not particularly a fan of, I'd rather pass on him. -
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We need a reliever who can't throw strikes!
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Shhhhhhhhh, let us have our denial.
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The thing about relief pitchers is that they are so volatile from year to year. I really do not want to see the Cubs invest a lot of resources into another relief pitcher. Cripes, every year you can pick up guys from the scrap heap, bring up prospects from your own system, and even look to international free agents for help. It's a cheaper way of dealing with any perceived bullpen problems. Frankly, I think the Cubs have a handful of guys who could become good relievers next year in their system. This kind of a move is unnecessary.
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*Groans*
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I think this might be Hendry's first step in an offseason of house cleaning with regards to contracts. If he really wants Fukudome, Kuroda, and Matsui that badly, he's going to have to dump some salaries. I can see DeRosa and Marquis getting the heave-ho if things keep up like this.
