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  1. UK1679666180
    Anderson is good, Cunningham is good, Smith is good, and so is Carter. I think this trade from Oak's standpoint even with factoring the 1-2 punch of Haren and Webb.
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    I think they will, but to get some of the names already mentioned it'll likely take more. I would expect something more along the lines of the Ryu trade last year for a prospect in the A/AA range (Reinhard) rather than trading Marshall and others to upgrade the last spot in the rotation. Obviously Marshall/Hart/Gallagher have more value than Ryu but I would expect if there's a numbers crunch and they feel confident with their 25 man roster they could trade one of these guys for a prospect not approaching Rule 5 status soon.
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    Agreed, given how much they have spent on the core of this team and even with the increased payroll they will need to have production from younger, less proven, less expensive players. I would have no problem given Marshall a spot in the rotation, I think the Cubs have to handle him better. He's not a strong pitcher by any stretch of the imagination, he's been blessed with long arms, quick hips, and a strong arm. Since he isn't physically strong, they have to put him on Maddux-like pitch counts to ensure he can go 30+ starts and hopefully not wear down. I'd like to see him get some rest during the year as well, maybe skip a start if he does show usually high signs of fatigue. As far as the entire group of possible starters, I think between Marquis, Marshall, Gallagher, & Hart, there will be enough there to justify going with them over bringing in someone else expensive in what it takes to acquire him and/or salary.
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    Without Prior, they don't come close to making the post-season in '03. The Cubs made enough profit from the '03 season to jusify what they have paid Prior. I think people are more disappointed of what could've been given the glimpses of '03 and frustrated based upon that.
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    He tried pitching thru it b/c they couldn't find anything. They'd repair minor fraying, he'd rehab, come back w/poor results compared to '03, shut him down and say he's needs rest, go thru the process again. Then, they finally find the damage and it's where it's at today. I think people are reaching if they're upset with Prior for not pitching more since '03. As far as the non-tender, this was a business decision on both sides, people need to suck it up and deal with it. He's gone, move on. Hopefully, he'll be in a spot to get healthy and get back to where he was and the Cubs can progress from last year and get further into the post-season.
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    I don't believe that for a second, you seen his stuff go down before he did. I doubt he was ever 100% healthy after '03, I still think that trying to pitch while fatigued and injured with that heel problem did him in. He wasn't the same in '04 as he was in '03. Pitchers don't survive with the injuries had, they go under the knife, but 1st they try and pitch thru it and show lack of velocity and sharpness ala Prior.
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    Fwiw, I didn't see enough from Prior from a negative standpoint to say that he was mentally of fell apart due to mental breakdowns. I thought he was always tough enough both mentally and physically, just was overworked with bad mechanics and it caught up to him late in '03.
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    While I think this is just another chapter of the dog and pony show, I hope this stirs the pot as far as increased testing, mentioning names does nothing but turn it into a larger soap opera and create more of a buzz. I'm for increased testing, just disappointed it takes spectacles like this to get there.
  9. UK1679666180
    Craig, don't forget the role of Gary Hughes in this one who has like Fukudome for years.
  10. UK1679666180
    Nothing will come from this. If I was El Guapo, I would want a refund. :)
  11. UK1679666180
    The Cubs offered a fair deal, Prior wanted more. Neither side is in the wrong and confirms the business aspect of the game sometimes blows, especially if Prior ever does get close to what he once was.
  12. UK1679666180
    11:00 on the West Coast, it will be announced
  13. UK1679666180
    Don't give Plesac a mic would by request for the event. :)
  14. UK1679666180
    Russell Branyan part II: I don't think his former prospect status merits additional respect but his ability to play 1B/3B and provide an add. LH'ed stick with pop will get him a shot.
  15. UK1679666180
    Am I the only one that can not see the ball in that video?
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    Even if she did work for the Cards directly, who would care? If I wanted to get into baseball and the Cards were that route, I'd go that route.
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    Based on DER I'm pretty sure they were, despite the fact on paper they didn't project to be. Last year: RF-below avg. CF-avg. LF avg. 3B-above avg. SS-below avg 2B-avg. 1B-above avg. C-below avg. Throw Everett, Fukudome, Soto, and Pie into that mix. RF-above avg. CF-above avg. LF-above avg 3B-avg/above avg. SS-above avg. 2B avg 1B-above avg. C-avg/above avg.
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    Healthy leg and that arm combined with a full year of Wrigley under his belt, I think he'll make up for bad instincts and be a better than avg. LF'er.
  19. UK1679666180
    Hint: look at more than 2007. I know I'm new, but why is everyone so condescending and belittling around here? Get used to it. I'm a softee.
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    The Cubs would be one of the best defensive teams in BB. It's not that I think Theriot is a bad defensive player, he has good hands and decent range, but he has to play up a couple of steps b/c of his arm strength which shortens his range. Translate that to the Sox and what helped Uribe with his range as he's not athletic and doesn't have great range but he plays back and can throw out runners in the hole with that hell of an arn arm. This is ironic given he might be at 2B for them and what makes him a good defensive SS won't be there.
  21. UK1679666180
    I'd agree,if he didnt stay back so well.
  22. UK1679666180
    Watch at about 0:53 seconds in, he stays back and drives it down the line. Also, look at 1:18 and pause it at contact. Head down* Arms near full extention* Back leg is L shaped* Rear foot pivoted* Hip rotation* Top hald palm is up and btm hand palm is down* I'd go to war with that swing.
  23. UK1679666180
    You're letting that long stride/lunge and stepping in the bucket cloud your vision. The expected weaknesses of his swing as he looks like he can't hit the low and away pitches and would be way out in front on every breaking ball would've been exposed in Japan. One of those clips which was down the middle, he went to LF and did what he is supposed to do by letting the ball come further in the zone instead of rolling it over to 2B.
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    With the Dodgers having two CF'ers and needing a 3B, the Sox having 2 3B and needing a CF'er, I wonder if they would look at a Crede or Fields for Pierre and cash. I'm sure Guillen would love to have Pierre back.
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    I felt the same way. I'm no scout, and I can't look at a guy and dissect the swing properly. But it appears long to me. Although he also seems to be able to keep his hands back. It's a little sweepy for me but it depends on his hand speed if he can get away with it. I'm very curious on how he'll handle off speed stuff...especially away. As I mentioned earlier, he's a lunge hitter and he steps in the bucket, so you'd automatically assume he could retired away, but he stays back well and I'm sure he's been tested away and prob. squares up the ball well. I imagine he's more of a gap hitter to LC rather than a power hitter, which is fine. That swing doesn't look long to me, the only that is long is that stride. It's ironic b/c Rickey said he would never sign a hitter that lunges.
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