I thought Keith Law did an awesome job on his in depth writing for each guy on the list. Broke down all the Pitchers weapons and there deliverys. Didn't agree with everything he said but it was a good read and better than a lot of other garbage stuff espn spews out.
http://www.latimes.com/sports/printedition/la-sp-angels11nov11,1,2793103.story?coll=la-headlines-pe-sports&ctrack=1&cset=true Didn't see this posted anywhere else but having the Angels owner in this the way he throws around money is scary. This could allow them to move one of there starters for an impact bat like Tejeda or Vernon Wells. My mind has changed on this I think Buster Olney info is so vague that it could very well prove to be wrong. I am holding out hope the only reports I have seen about him going to the Red Sox have been reports feeding off of the one Buster Olney made. Anyone else find it weird that Buster Olney would get this info and not Red Sox favorite Peter Gammons?
I could see Baltimore throwing in a high bid and then walk away from the table just to keep him from the Red Sox or Yankees but I don't see the Red Sox doing that. Beckett Schilling Matzuka Wakefield Papelbon /Clement/Lester/Clemens is a pretty sweet rotation there has been some Talk that Clemens might return to Boston mid way through the season the way he did with the Astros that should give Boston enough Horse to beat out the Yanks. They also have Lester in the wings if his health allows him to pitch next season.
I have feeling that Sheffield will be in right field next season and Hendry will try to spin Jones somewhere. The Yankees are trying to keep him away from the AL and with almost 5 million of his deal defffered if the Cubs can get him without giving up a ton of talent he would provide a huge upgrade over Jones at not much more in payroll. I hope Hendry would then go after Drew for Center field and leave Murton in Left field. With that outfield I would hope Hendry can find a good defensive fourth outfielder who can start some to fill in for the games Sheffield and Drew will need off. Durham Second leading off? Durham Murton Lee Drew Ramirez Sheffield Barrett Izturiz/Theriot/Cedeno Doesn't look to bad althought injuries are a concern with that group.
We will see how serious the new Cubs President and Hendry are tonight about making a serious run for the World Series Next year if they come in with a winning bid.
If the Yankees get him I'm gonna puke. Gut feeling that winning bid won't come from (Cubs,Yankees,Mets,Boston,Texas) but a dark horse team like the Diamondbacks,Blue Jays,Astros, Orioles that flew in under the radar and make a bold move.
Yet, there is one team that appears ready to go toe-to-toe with the Yankees’ bankroll in the Matsuzaka sweepstakes and it may not be who you would expect it to be. If somebody steals Matsuzaka from the Bronx Bombers it might be -- are you ready for this? -- the Cubs. The Cubs, remember, will be to celebrating the 99th anniversary of their last championship next year. O.K., maybe it won’t be a celebration. No one on the south side of Chicago remembers the last time the Cubs handed out World Series rings. But there are some folks there who seem to think one championship every century is not too many and maybe the Cubs should think about winning again. Some of the people thinking that way work in the Cubs front office and can actually impact the team’s fiscal policies. They’ve already hired veteran Lou Piniella, a man who has never been known for his patience, to manage the club. Piniella has made it clear he expects the front office to do whatever it takes to put a winner on the field. Now.
Sammy put up godly numbers and was loved until the numbers stopped coming. Latroy? He deserved what he got. Ramirez hasn't really been a target of the boo birds more so than any other player the last few seasons. Let's see if his leg injuries continue to be a problem along with his hussle before he gets booed. I think a lot of peolpe on this board are over reactive to way the media portrays players. you just wait. aramis is gonna sign for 13m a year or something and become the new scapegoat of the cubs. the media already hates his lack of hustle, they're gonna hate it more when he's the face of the franchise. I don't think Ramirez becomes the face of the Cubs if Lee has anything close to another 05 type season.
Sammy put up godly numbers and was loved until the numbers stopped coming. Latroy? He deserved what he got. Ramirez hasn't really been a target of the boo birds more so than any other player the last few seasons. Let's see if his leg injuries continue to be a problem along with his hussle before he gets booed. I think a lot of peolpe on this board are over reactive to way the media portrays players.