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  1. UK1679666180
    I will give credit to this offense line tonight, they've played well. I would like to see SF blitz more. Beekman has played very well.
  2. UK1679666180
    Bad, bad, bad. They can't stop the run, pass, and have no pass rush. Other than that, the defense isn't that bad. Giving up 20 points thru 20 minutes of FB against this 49'ers is awful.
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    He was a decent pitcher with awful W/L totals.
  4. UK1679666180
    The question is, are you rooting against the Red Sox because they're a more dangerous potential World Series opponent for the Cubs, or simply because you're just sick of the Red Sox "Nation"? I'm rooting for TB, Minn. and the White Sox are inferior to Boston, I can't stand that Red Sox team.
  5. UK1679666180
    Teams I am rooting for in the NL: Dodgers Phillies Cards Teams I am rooting against in the NL: Brewers Diamondbacks AL: For: Twins White Sox Against: Red Sox
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    Likely ALCS matchup, IMO. Rays come back from a 2-1 deficit in the btm of the 8th to take a 4-2 lead, hopefully Wheeler can lock it down. They're winning w/out their #2/#4 hitters as well as their closer.
  7. UK1679666180
    That's what Rothschild talked about. I don't suppose he'll have a side until later today, so I don't know yet. He seems to get in these mechanical funks around this time of year where it lasts for a handful of starts, it looks like this is one of his bad stretches.
  8. UK1679666180
    Bruce, while you're meandering this thread: Are the Cubs doing anything differently this week in regards to Zambrano's side-sessions as far as getting him to stay back and stay on top of the ball in his delivery?
  9. UK1679666180
    Actually, there is no stalemate. It's been resolved. Some people just refuse to believe the truth. I guess I missed it, what was the resolution? I am right. :)
  10. UK1679666180
    The ones voting for the Cy Young award believe in W/L as a key stat, equal if not greater in value to ERA and Ks.
  11. UK1679666180
    Ain't no one going to win except Webb, there would have to be some extreme collaspe at this stage for him not to get it.
  12. UK1679666180
    Since the Bears can't burn blitzing defenses with the big play and can't pick blitzes, Orton is going to get killed.
  13. UK1679666180
    Thankfully, no. But, I imagine the variance between that game and a video game based on creating civilizations is less than someone plugging Dunn 8 times into a lineup and world of warcraft. Plus, I was just kidding around.
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    Or 2B, 3B, CF, or C. I'll take my chances with a few sluggers, a few of great hitters (by my definition), and a few singles hitters over 8 Dunns, especially if they have to play the field. The 8 Dunns would score 18 runs one game and score nothing for the next two games as they strike out 20 times in each game. Seriously, this discussion has become absolutely absurd. 8 Dunns might make a great fantasy team in a points league. The World of Warcraft crowd is getting a little nutty in this thread. SUCK ON THAT NERDS!!!!! Include this tidbit as well: http://www.northsidebaseball.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=44177&p=1914842#p1914842
  15. UK1679666180
    What about Uncle Charlie?
  16. UK1679666180
    It's good to see the Rays, Royals, and Bucs all in the top 5 of big spenders.
  17. UK1679666180
    Of course there's no guarantee he'll get a hit and he is likely to hit less than he currently is earlier in the count, with that said, he is more likely to be more productive being more aggressive while still swinging at pitches in the zone than he is letting it go for a strike (unless it's a pitcher's pitch) and then trying to hit from behind.
  18. UK1679666180
    So you're disagreeing with it b/c it sounds like something Dusty would say? There's nothing valid with your statement.
  19. UK1679666180
    As far as wasting talent, Pavement took the cake. Potnetially a great band, never put it together though.
  20. UK1679666180
    Hosmer is making the decision as is every kid and his family ultimately, but that still leads me to believe that Boras often as an advisor is giving bad advice or making suggestions that will cost the kid in the long-run or more likely have a minimal financial improvement but delay him from making it to the majors. I'm in a different position than most as most on this board as far as knowing slots in regards to the draft and what not and having a more knowledgeable approach if their kid was to be drafted than the majority of the parents in that position. If my kid has the talent to be offered a contract to clear 100K (150K before taxes) and have his 4 years of college (at a school of his choice) paid for, I would suggest for him to play pro-ball. To turn down a multi-million dollar contract with school paid for is beyond stupid to me.
  21. UK1679666180
    If you read what I wrote (which I have stated numerous times), I have said that Dunn is often too passive early in the count taking pitches that are hittable pitches (often the best pitches of the AB) in doing so, he is often behind in the count and has never hit well with two strikes. I have said that I believe Dunn would be better off being more aggressive earlier in the count (not expanding his zone ala Patterson). So far, the only counter-argument has been that he is good at working counts deep and that takes away from it as well as that he's already a good hitter so don't change it. I've already explained that I think he would be more productive if he did what I suggested and he's more likely to improve as a hitter than regress if he became more aggressive. Is that something different? Hell, I don't know your angle nor do I give a crap to try and figure it out. Agree or disagree, I sure ain't seen anything to pursuade me otherwise.
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    Boras is known for pushing star HS prospects towards college even for demands that are well above slot. Unless the kid comes from a baseball background, the advisor's job is to give them sound advice. IMO, given the slot figures for 1st rounders and the willingness of teams to go over that slot, it's hard for me to find any good reasoning to pass that up. I'm glad Hosmer made the right choice. Plus, for the avg HS draftee it takes 4.8 years to reach the majors. For the avg. college draftee it takes 3.2. With the ability of Hosmer, there's a good chance he'll be here well before that and if he reaches the majors at 21, he'd be finishing up his junior year. If it took him 2 years from college, he will have made around an additional 800K not including endorsements and been closer to reaching the 10 year milestone of MLB, which bumps their pension plan infinitely. Financially, it makes less sense for him sign later, especially with the International draft looming. If you think Hosmer made the right choice by signing, how could you think he's working against his clients' wishes? Hosmer gets a great offer from KC, wants to sign, and Boras is telling him not to.
  23. UK1679666180
    how is the kid's decision boras's fault? Because you have a kid and his family unfamiliar with the entire draft/negotiating process listening to an agent very familiar with the process who's giving them bad advice.
  24. UK1679666180
    And that's Boras working against what is best for his client and his wishes.
  25. UK1679666180
    Meph, want to tackle the discussion on Adam Dunn and whether or not he'd be better off being more aggressive early in the count rather than working the count further to his advantage or falling behind?
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