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Same goes for Bill Murray. Is Bill Murray a realistic possibility, or just a pipe dream? Anyway, the only thing there is to get about the Cubs is that we haven't won a World Series in 100 years, and that above all else needs to be fixed.
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what do you mean? if the idea is "here, we would like to reward you for one year by paying you a ton of money" and the player can just be a twit and put and demand stuff, it doesn't work. I don't understand why the idea of making the average of the top salaries at your position is often met with disdain Because it doesn't involve a large, guaranteed signing bonus along with a long-term contract.
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It already is the same old. Prior has come to ST exactly once (2003) ready to play. Other than that, it's always something with this guy. I want to like Prior but it's his job to be ready to play when pitchers & catchers report. If he can't do that, then there's only one person who is to blame, and that's Mark Prior.
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He almost single-handedly forced the strike in 1994. He has been tight with Selig for years, and even though his influence has waned somewhat recently, I think he could probably stop Cuban — especially if he's faced with having him in Chicago. I think Zell would consult with Reinsdorf if Cuban expressed interest. There could be preliminary steps in that direction happening right now behind the scenes. Cuban might just never make an offer if he gets feedback from Zell that it wouldn't go well. He might not want to bother with the embarrassment of getting shot down. It's so hard to say right now. The only thing I do know is, this topic is going to linger all Summer long. I'm not sure if that's a good thing.
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I disagree 100 percent. Living in the area, I can tell you for a fact that if they tore down Wrigley and put up condos (which would be the most likely scenario) property values would sizably increase. Single family homes in and around the area already sell for no less than $500,000; and that's with the traffic and noise that Wrigley brings in. The condos that would be built could easily be sold for anywhere from $400,000 to $600,000. The bars and other businesses that Wrigleyville are known for would take a hit during the summer, but they still do quite well for themselves in the off-season. Losing Wrigley wouldn't force many of them to close. Maybe that's true. This whole Wrigley "landmark" status is only because there's actual baseball still being played there. If the Cubs ever did leave for another stadium, after 2 years you'd have a horrible eyesore with no purpose sitting right in the middle of that neighborhood. They'd rescind that landmark status real quick so something could be done. Think of the rats alone. Yuk.
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what, we don't want to fire Skiles and Paxson now? you mean people overreacted? say it isn't so! Now, now. Don't be too hasty. It depends on what they do in the playoffs. If they wash out early, don't you think there will be justification to say Skiles isn't getting the most from these players? Look at the talent on this team. If they don't make the conference finals, Skiles isn't getting the most from them. Don't you think that's a fair assessment?
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Me too. His silence could mean anything, too. Maybe he's just really absorbed with the Mavs at the moment, and doesn't want to think about it right now. Or, maybe he's doing some preliminary number-crunching and legwork behind the scenes before he makes a comment either way.
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I doubt a potential buyer of the Cubs is going to base the amount of his offer on the OPS of particular players. The first thing that will be looked at is the overall health of the franchise. Then they'll look at revenues & brand recognition, among other things. The Cubs are one of the most prominent, healthy baseball francises in the sport. Their fan base is huge, worldwide, and loyal. Brand recognition of the Cubs is massive. Revenues are good, even though the team is struggling. The Cubs will be worth plenty, and will be a very attractive commodity. The only thing that would undermine this is waning fan support -- which is why they made such a splash this offseason (IMO). As for Soriano, calling him a bust after one regular season game is beyond ridiculous.
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Reports of Tyrus being a bust were greatly exaggerated :)
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INDemand reaches deal for MLB Extra Innings Package!
Soul replied to Abe Frohman's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
The season has already started. Are they going to offer a discount if they get a deal done? Seems like it's too late now, if they haven't done anything -- games are bleeding away every day that goes by. In short, I wouldn't be holding my breath for cable to come around. They rarely do. -
Oh, the Pistons played last night? That's something at least. We're rested.
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I think the Redskins are being fickle. I really do. McIntosh would either 1) never play, or 2) be switched in position if they acquired Briggs. In short, they don't need McIntosh if they acquire Briggs, so they've essentially nixed a chance at a pro bowl linebacker for a guy who wouldn't start. I consider it a possibility that the Skins will return to the table with a better offer -- if not McIntosh, perhaps another lower-round pick as a sweetener. There's still time before draft day.
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Off tonight. I meant tomorrow. :oops: It really would be huge to be able to make a road statement against the Pistons.
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Here's an interesting blog/article to chew on: http://dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/04/03/who-will-go-to-bat-for-the-cubs/ They cite Cuban and Colangelo as serious contenders. Let me just say, if Colangelo is indeed interested I would be very happy to have him buy the Cubs. His accomplishments in the desert speak very loudly -- this is a proven, successful sports owner who has already built a World Series Champion. From scratch. Think what he could do with the Cubs.
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And according to Oneri Fleita, that point will come when Prior can throw in the neighborhood of 5 innings/100 pitches. Makes perfect sense to me. No point in burning out the Iowa bullpen while Prior regains his armstrength and endurance. Agreed with the bullpen, but if he threw 4 innings/75-80 pitches that shouldn't be too much for a bullpen to cover, and he was getting to that point when he left spring training. One start isn't too big of an issue, but I hope it doesn't turn into more. 4 innings? I'd want my starters being able to at least six for my pen. Thats still five innings to make up, and while you usually carry a long reliever, it still puts unnecessary stress on a bullpen. Prior doesn't need to face AAA competition, he's proved he can get ML batters out, he just needs to keep pitching. How do you know that? How do you know there isn't still an injury that's sucking some velocity? An undetected one, perhaps? How long did Borowski try to pitch while doctors said nothing was wrong, only to eventually find out there was a shoulder problem? We don't really know what the deal with Prior is. He's at AAA because he's not up to the standards expected of him. I'd love to see him up too, but mostly I'd like to figure out why he never comes to ST ready to play.
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Possibly true. However, I can think of nothing that would decrease the value of a team more than an empty ballpark and a bottom-feeding ballclub. Presumably the acquisition of talent was at least designed to remedy some of that----probably more the fan interest than the winning.
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Here ya go. Unless someone wasn't telling the truth that Angelo was going to seek more, I guess that means this deal is a non-starter.
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I've had my fill of Florida titles for the next 100 years. Somebody please knock this school off the pedastal, thx.
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Yeah, Florida is just too much. Great club.
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If it's between them & the Heat, I'd still take the latter. Orlando has little experience in the playoffs, which I feel really counts in the NBA. Taking the "latter" means you'd rather face the Heat. I think you meant you would rather take the "former". You're right, my bad. I'd still rather face Orlando than the Heat.
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But what about the fact that his control has been going downhill for a while now...? I suppose it has. He did rack up his largest walk total ever last year. But his ERA+ was still very, very good. I just think with Z, we're not going to get a good first couple starts because of his mentality. It's like he has to suck to convince himself he needs to concentrate. I think he'll be fine, but I am disappointed. Of course, the other half of today's game was the lack of any offense. Z could have pitched well and we would still have lost.
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If it's between them & the Heat, I'd still take the latter. Orlando has little experience in the playoffs, which I feel really counts in the NBA.
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Why? Would be a great win, but why is it must-win? The Cavs have a game left at Detroit as well. If we want any hope of that 1 seed, it's a must-win. Sorry for leaving that out. With the Sheed miracle as well as their 4th quarter rallies against the Nets and the Heat today, I think that's all but out of the possibility. Probably. Right now we'd play Washington, correct? Butler just went out with a broken hand. That's a 40mpg, 19ppg starter. That's got to hurt, no matter what. Well, if Washington falls behind Miami, and Toronto can keep the 3 seed, the 5 seed would open up against the Heat. I'd much prefer NJ or Orlando in the first round. Some don't want to see Orlando. I'd rather face them than the Heat.
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blahbity blah.
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Alright, that's better. Time for runs, Cubs.
