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Not saying this is true of all of those guys, but the term "ringers" comes to mind. Also, the French had strong colonial holdings in Africa (see: Algeria) for a number of years. Makes sense. I guess I may be a little ignorant in this matter, I just didn't know France had that many black players or maybe even citizens. Although it has been decreasing in recent years, countries bring in guys who are ringers from other nations, throw citizenship at them, and then play them on their national team. Poland four years ago had this tremendous guy from Nigeria (whose name escapes me) who barely got his Polish citizenship processed before the deadline. This go-round, there are a bunch of guys who were first or second generation Australians with ties back to Croatia. There's a pretty even split between those on the Croatian team and those on the Australian team.
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See, if the Cubs had actually been upfront and honest about his injuries, I don't think he'd have that reputation. His stuff has clearly gone into the crapper since he's having trouble reaching anything resembling his old velocity. Hell, he's suffered two rather horrific injuries due to freak accidents as it is; it's a wonder he's still pitching. -
I think that kind of an accusation is really hard to prove and, quite frankly, unfair given circumstances and climate of that kind of abuse. A number of managers in baseball could be implicated in a similar fashion (Tony LaRussa comes immediately to mind) who drill their teams much harder and offer a better focus on fundamentals.
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Probably. :D
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Not saying this is true of all of those guys, but the term "ringers" comes to mind. Also, the French had strong colonial holdings in Africa (see: Algeria) for a number of years.
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Just wait until Wade Miller and Derrek Lee get back. They'll lead the team back into contention!
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Guilty pleasure involving dirty humor #37: Watching any sporting event with players named "Wang" and "Dong" involved.
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Prior has basically become a right handed Rich Hill after his injury.
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Nice play Ronny.
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Are you implying what I think you might be implying in regards to roids?
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Finally gets his curve over.
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Looks like Womack's back. Yay.
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See guys, Prior did bring an offensive boost back with him! ...for the other team.
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The fact that Bob Brenly has been accurately calling some of Leyland's managerial moves before they happen is incredibly sad, in my mind. Their team is incredibly talented and there isn't exactly much of a need for strategy in the AL. Even a moron can successfully manage a team in the AL.
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The Tigers' first run of the series came on a sacrifice fly with no outs, for those of you wondering.
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After watching this series this weekend, I'd debate that "good manager" part.
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Watch the trainers come out and Mark gets put on the 60 Day DL again.
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Bunting with the #3 hitter? Man, Leyland is a moron.
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Let's see if Mark can give up the cycle in the first.
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Box Scores Iowa won 5-4 Box Score SS R. Theriot 2/3, BB, R, 2 E (7, fielding, throw) CF B. Coats 0/2, HBP LF L. Montanez 1/4, R RF M. Restovich 1/4, R, RBI, 2 K, Assist (Home) 1B M. Hoffpauir 1/4, R, 3 RBI, HR (6), K, E (4, fielding) 3B C. McGehee 2/4, R, 2B (12), K C G. Soto 1/4, K 2B M. Fontenot 1/1, RBI, HBP SP J. Williams 5 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 2/1 K/BB, 4-8 GO-FO RP M. Wuertz 2 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 2/0 K/BB, HR, 2-2 GO-FO West Tenn and Daytona both off. Peoria lost 4-3 Box Score CF D. Gregg 0/4, K PH R. Norwood 0/1 C M. Reed 2/4, R, 2B (9) DH J. Valdez 4/4, R, 2 2B (11), PO RF Y. Carter 2/4, RBI 1B A. Garcia 0/4, K SS D. Johnston 1/2, BB, R, 2B (5), K 2B J. Mota 1/4, RBI, K, CS (3) SP T. Blackford 5 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 3/1 K/BB, 8-4 GO-FO, E (2, pickoff) OVERALL: 1-1 Now that their half seasons are officially over, congratulations are in order for both the Peoria Chiefs and the West Tenn Diamond Jaxx for their stellar performances! The Chiefs clinched their division championship while the Diamond Jaxx made a late run at a spot in the playoffs, but finished one game behind due to the Chattanooga Lookouts winning today. Let's hear it for them! =D> =D> \:D/ \:D/ Here's hoping all of the Cubs affiliates make it to the playoffs in the coming months!
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Kenny Rogers you say? http://dl.glitter-graphics.net/pub/6/6539mh29rvysi0.gif http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/4215/mlburogers4120vx.jpg
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Ryan Langerhans
Outshined_One replied to Bruno7481's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
That's because his last name is Burrows. -
The Top 23 Cubs Prospects 23 & Under
Outshined_One replied to CubsWin's topic in Cubs Minor League Talk
Not necessarily, but those long fly balls in Daytona and West Tenn might be out of the park or off the wall in Des Moines. -
Italy will want to play hard because a tie could mean they get second place...and a date with Brazil in the second round.
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The Top 23 Cubs Prospects 23 & Under
Outshined_One replied to CubsWin's topic in Cubs Minor League Talk
There's reason for concern with Veal, but the Cubs' MO is really apparent to me at this point regarding how they treat pitchers making their full season debut. Basically, they just try to get their pitchers through the majority of a full season at one level and then typically promote the guy in the last week or two if he does well enough. Remember, one of the biggest concerns with Veal in the draft was his ability to maintain his stuff over the course of a full season. Also, he has a decent road ahead of him as a pitcher with two pitcher's leagues in Daytona and West Tenn. I think he'll improve as time goes on.
