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  1. Soul
    Teams aren't abandoning FA, but let's face it, the draft provides much more value for the money. It's football, so as a GM you need to decide whether you want to pay rookie money for a fresh body with tons of potential, or pay outrageous dollars for a worn-down body who is nearly sure to decline in production.
  2. Soul
    Was Wade Miller able to maintain his velocity beyond the 1st two innings? He was making minor league rehab starts last year where he would touch 87-89 and a maybe flirt with 90 once or twice and by the 3rd end up around 84-85. It appeared he was. This also falls under the category of "all things being equal." In fact, even if Miller's velocity does drop during games, the Cubs will figure that he'll "know how to pitch" without it. I'm not saying that's right or wrong; it's just what they'll figure. And don't discount the minor-league option that Guzman has. I understand all this, but don't you think it would be more wise to give Guzman a chance with the big boys first, before just burning that last option? If they send him down right off, then the next time they bring him up it's for good or gone. I also think Prior has a place in this argument. Even if Miller were traded, Mark might be able to progress enough to be ready after maybe 3 Guzman starts. That would buy a little breathing room to consider a Miller trade in my mind.
  3. Soul
    I just don't see Miller having the kind of clout to hold back a superior youngster. There's no desperation to keep Miller. He was a castoff when we got him. A safe gamble that cost us little. If Guzman's better, than Miller should be tossed to the wind or traded or whatever. No biggie.
  4. Soul
    The Brewers also raise their ticket prices for Cub games.
  5. Soul
    blahbuduh.
  6. Soul
    Trouble is, now that Briggs has made the situation public and nasty, teams will really try to fleece us in a trade. To hell with that. Actually, to hell with Briggs. Let him rot. Don't want to play, PLUS want to ruin our chances to get value for you? Fine, sit and wither away at home while real men play football. If I were Angelo, I'd let Briggs sit all year, then franchise him again next year.
  7. Soul
    I think he'll play for the Bears. He's done the Bears no favors as far as helping with trade value, so I think the Bears will call his bluff. Not sure about the ultimate resolution, but yeah I see no reason Angelo won't simply keep the franchise tag on him and just let him rot for awhile. In the meantime, I wouldn't be suprised to see the Bears draft OLB fairly high, perhaps with the #37. I've never seen Angelo back down easily on a player's demands. If Briggs/Drew are thinking Jerry wouldn't dare let him sit out, I would highly suggest they reconsider.
  8. Soul
    Yeah, I'm not quite comfortable that Pie can handle the load.
  9. Soul
    Good choice. You won't be dissapointed. Well, I'm getting a free DVR, free HBO/Skinemax for 3 months, and $10 off a month for 10 months. The switch is just going to be weird because I am so used to the channels on Dish Network. Oh well. Wow, they're giving away free DVRs now? I feel left out :cry:
  10. Soul
    I think you're right, because on Comcast this morning they played part of an interview from the Score last night, and apparently he said something to the effect of "Best case scenario? That the Bears give me a long term deal at market value." That doesn't sound like a guy that's played his last snap with the Bears. Sounds like a guy who is giving calculated interviews based on conversations with his agent, but isn't able to avoid letting his true feelings slip every once in awhile... Ahhhh, Rosenhaus. Keep burnin' those bridges buddy.
  11. Soul
    Ha! I just sent this about an hour ago: "Who do I have to sleep with to get Plesac to take a short break from all the yapping?" You guys are just brutal. 8-)
  12. Soul
    LOL.
  13. Soul
    Favorable schedule coming up: 3/13 - vs. Boston 3/14 - @ Phi 3/17 - @ Mem 3/20 - vs. LAC ...then it gets tougher: Den,Ind,Por,Det,Cle Need to win these 4 upcoming games to roll into that tough stretch with some momentum. April looks so-so in terms of difficulty.
  14. Soul
    :evil: at least it's in the dictionary: http://www.bartleby.com/61/84/I0238400.html Irregardless, it's still improper usage. :D
  15. Soul
    Everything's wonderful in March :wink:
  16. Soul
    Maybe on some teams (ehem, Dusty) you never really know how patient a hitter could have been because of the hitting philosophy. So then a guy gets a bad rap for being impatient, but really he's just doing what the coaches told him to do -- swing early & often.
  17. Soul
    Not complaining about Marquis. Just holding my breath, that's all. Yes, he's shown the ability to last an entire season. He's also shown the ability to royally suck. I think that sums up Jason Marquis. So far, he has shown indications of the former, and the fact that it appears that it was a mechanical change that caused this change is also hopeful. At the same time, it is acknowledged that he when he starts to struggle, it is hard for him to bounce back from that. The Cubs do have a few advantages for Marquis as long as he keeps up his ground ball ratio. The high grass, the good range of most of the Cubs infield, and what seems to be a quick DP combo so far should be able to get him out of many jams. The big question is if he can keep up that ground ball ratio-some years he's been near the top in the league in that, and some years he hasn't been. Which one he turns out to be this year will be a key indicator in his success, along with continuing to throw strikes and keeping his walk rate at least as low as it was his 3 years with the Cardinals. Probably true. The Cubs also have another advantage: assuming Guzman earns the 5th spot, they will have Prior, Miller, and Cotts waiting to bump Marquis out of the rotation if he starts getting plastered.
  18. Soul
    Not complaining about Marquis. Just holding my breath, that's all. Yes, he's shown the ability to last an entire season. He's also shown the ability to royally suck. As for Mark, I'm not sure what there is to complain about. Nothing is set in stone with him, and $4 million for a pitcher is peanuts in this market.
  19. Soul
    I'll believe that when he gets to the mound at Wrigley. You speak as if there's a ton of time before opening day to sort things out with Prior. There isn't. He who has his stuff together now is likely the guy who will have his stuff together 3 weeks from now. There's time to work out some issues, that's what spring training is for, but rebuild a pitcher from scratch? Nay. I don't think they have to rebuild him from scratch. He sucked for a few innings in ST. That doesn't mean they have to rebuild him from scratch. He clearly has issues to work on, and there is no guarantee that he will be effective early in the season, but if he shows a comparable amount of progress to what he showed last time in the next two or three starts, he'll be able to pitch in the rotation. I really don't understand why people think that a few innings mean he is done. IIRC, he got rocked in pretty much all of his minor league rehab assignments, but he didn't need to be rebuilt from scratch. That's talking like he needs to go down to the minors for 2-3 years and start all over. I just don't see that. I definitely don't agree with those who say 'he's done.' But he's talking about not even having his throwing motion in order. That's way further back than 3 weeks away from being able to face major league hitters, IMO.
  20. Soul
    Why do we care if they are unhappy? The more talented players should play. Which means for the moment Pie should sit. Do you mean he should play? He has shown more talent this spring than Jacque and obviously Floyd. He needs more work at the plate before I'll agree with that statement. Yes, he's hitting well in ST but with a young guy he needs many more reps. I'm on board with him starting the season @ Iowa. All things to those who wait: it won't be long before we see Pie @ Wrigley.
  21. Soul
    Let me say that I think the Illini are going to lose in the first round. :cry: co-sign. Given all that has happened on that team this year, I consider just making the tourney to be an accomplishment.
  22. Soul
    I'll believe that when he gets to the mound at Wrigley. You speak as if there's a ton of time before opening day to sort things out with Prior. There isn't. He who has his stuff together now is likely the guy who will have his stuff together 3 weeks from now. There's time to work out some issues, that's what spring training is for, but rebuild a pitcher from scratch? Nay.
  23. Soul
    One thing Mark has mastered is the ability to repeat the "everything is fine" mantra to the media even though clearly behind the scenes he's struggling. Lou's doing what he needs to. Mark's so far away from being capable of starting a MLB game there's no point continuing the charade. It's Guzman's job, for now.
  24. Soul
    There's a guy from the selection committee on right now, talking about the # of teams with 20+ wins and how it made it tougher to choose. Clearly the selection committee still looks at that magic 20 number. This is why I thought Illinois would be in: 23 wins, 2 wins over Indiana. Sounds very much like that is exactly what got them one of those last bids.
  25. Soul
    I'd be shocked if Illinois doesn't get in. Is Indiana getting in? Illini beat them twice. They also have a better overall record than Purdue, better overall than Michigan State, better overall than Indiana. A case can be made that Illinois is the 3rd best team in the Big 10, despite the popular opinion against them. They're in.
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