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I don't think that's true, Odalis Perez is set to make about 7.5 or so next year. Odd, one site said he was due 1.7 next year, but you are right. -
That SLG isn't right is it? Ward's three year splits: VS. LHP .216 .262 .301 .563 VS. RHP .277 .340 .492 .832
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After much waffling between PS3 and Wii, I'll be getting a PS3. Really 360 was never an option to me, because PS3 offers the same types of games, with a better overall system, and an online service you don't have to pay for. The reason for a Wii was the completely different gameplay style, and my enjoyment of several franchises, primarily Metroid, and to a bit lesser degree Zelda. I still will probably end up with one at some point, but I'm going PS3 first. Banedon speaks the truth.
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In 2007, Meche will make more than 3X the rest of the KC rotation combined.
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ESPN 1000 repoerted the Cubs were pursuing Marquis earlier, but....
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Yes. I remember arguing with Cards fans just after the Mulder trade as to whether Beane not only got the best of the deal, but unloaded damaged goods on Jocketty. Looks like yes on both counts.
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I don't think Mulder will be able to pitch more than half of 2007 at best, based on things I have read.
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In this market? You could do much better.
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That's what I said. But stronger than what they were doesn't mean good. I'd be shocked if the 2007 doesn't tack on .015-.020 to the 2006 team OBP, which would put them in the upper half of the NL. I'd be shocked if the Cubs are in the middle of the pack in terms of OBP. Soriano is a career .325 DeRosa is a career .331 Sure the addition of Lee may help, but the Cubs haven't done much in the way of addressing a major weakness, yet. A weakness that they've had for the run of the Hendry GMship. And if Soriano is leading off and DeRosa bats in the two slot I don't see a whole lot of improvement in the runs scored department aside from a lot of solo HRs from Soriano. The Cubs will score a lot more runs in 2007 than they did in 2006. -Pierre was horrid in the first part of last season -Cedeno and Neifi comprised the middle infield for most of the season -Lee missed nearly the entire season -Ramirez slumped badly in the first half -Barrett missed a lot of time Look at some of the OBPs that spent significant time in the lineup last year: Cedeno - .271 Perez - .260 Mabry - .283 Bynum - .308 Pierre - .330 (.289 in April, .267 in May) Blanco - .304 Only Blanco will be back, and figures to spend less tim in the everyday lineup. Izturis is bad too, but the Cubs OBP will not be nearly as bad next season, barring major injury. For most of last season, the lineup looked something like this: Pierre Perez Ramirez Jones Barrett Murton Cedeno Pitcher As of right now, the lineup would be this: Soriano DeRosa Lee Ramirez Jones Barrett Murton Izturis That is a much better offense. Lets say some of the rumored acquisitions take place: Soriano Lofton Lee Ramirez Barrett Murton/Floyd DeRosa Izturis Also a much better offense. Either would be good for at least another 100 total runs over the 2006 version. . While I don't disagree with you, you should put a first baseman of some sort in the 2006 lineup. Oops. I guess we got so little production from 1B I forgot to add our three headed monster of Mabry/Nevin/Walker.
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If Marquis would sign a one year contract for 3-4 million, I'd sign him. More than that, no thanks.
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But he's a career .340OBP guy from the lead-off spot. And had a .368OBP from the lead-off spot last year. One of the things I noticed about Soriano. Last year, even with similar AB's and GP as in previous years, he pretty much doubled his walk totals from any of his other seasons. Hopefully that carries over and he keeps going down that path. Soriano's OBP was also markedly higher last year than it has been in years past, as can be imagined from the increased walk totals. I view walks as just something a hitter can start doing well and continue doing well once he learns it, rather than a "skill" that peaks and declines with age. He was pitched around more than in previous seasons as well. He doesn't figure to be avoided so much with Lee, Ramirez and Barrett following him in the lineup. I think his OBP will be better than his career mark, but not as good as his 2006 mark.
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That's what I said. But stronger than what they were doesn't mean good. I'd be shocked if the 2007 doesn't tack on .015-.020 to the 2006 team OBP, which would put them in the upper half of the NL. I'd be shocked if the Cubs are in the middle of the pack in terms of OBP. Soriano is a career .325 DeRosa is a career .331 Sure the addition of Lee may help, but the Cubs haven't done much in the way of addressing a major weakness, yet. A weakness that they've had for the run of the Hendry GMship. And if Soriano is leading off and DeRosa bats in the two slot I don't see a whole lot of improvement in the runs scored department aside from a lot of solo HRs from Soriano. The Cubs will score a lot more runs in 2007 than they did in 2006. -Pierre was horrid in the first part of last season -Cedeno and Neifi comprised the middle infield for most of the season -Lee missed nearly the entire season -Ramirez slumped badly in the first half -Barrett missed a lot of time Look at some of the OBPs that spent significant time in the lineup last year: Cedeno - .271 Perez - .260 Mabry - .283 Bynum - .308 Pierre - .330 (.289 in April, .267 in May) Blanco - .304 Only Blanco will be back, and figures to spend less tim in the everyday lineup. Izturis is bad too, but the Cubs OBP will not be nearly as bad next season, barring major injury. For most of last season, the lineup looked something like this: Pierre Perez Ramirez Jones Barrett Murton Cedeno Pitcher As of right now, the lineup would be this: Soriano DeRosa Lee Ramirez Jones Barrett Murton Izturis That is a much better offense. Lets say some of the rumored acquisitions take place: Soriano Lofton Lee Ramirez Barrett Murton/Floyd DeRosa Izturis Also a much better offense. Either would be good for at least another 100 total runs over the 2006 version.
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I like the signing too, but in no way, shape or form is Ward better than Floyd.
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That's what I said. But stronger than what they were doesn't mean good. I'd be shocked if the 2007 doesn't tack on .015-.020 to the 2006 team OBP, which would put them in the upper half of the NL.
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So... now what? Sign Zito or overpay for a starter. Williams will gave it to us hard by trading Garland to the Astros. We could have made a run at Garland, then again I'm sure the Sox fan would be steamed. Zito would be horrible in the NL central, just horrible. And the Garland deal is dead.
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Unknown Righty Power Hitter Ward Blanco Theriot Pagan. We can't have ANY injuries. The offseason isn't anywhere near over.
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Score some runs is nothing but an empty phrase. The Cubs have had the worst offense in the NL for a long time now, adding Soriano isn't going to make it the best. They've got a long way to go, and right now are probably nothing but above average. That is a gross over sensationalization. Middle of the pack offense when moderately healthy the 3 years prior to 2006 would be an accurate statement. Combine additions with a new philosophy and one would hope that we would go to above middle of the pack in runs scored. So again... why does everyone concede that that is a "good point?" gross over sensationalization? okay megahyperbolicnonsensicalgibberish. You think this offense is going to be great? I sure as heck don't. They are still quite weak in the most important stat needed for scoring runs, and that's OBP. This team is once again going to be an impatient non-walking hack machine. They shouldn't be as bad as before, but they were so bad at that before that they have a very long way to go to get to mediocre. Their physical talent will help them remain above average. But they need more help if they want to be great. That's a bit of hyperbole. At least half the lineup should have a OBP of .350+ (Lee, Ramirez, Murton, and Barrett), Soriano isn't a patient guy, but his OBP should be higher than Pierre's, And DeRosa and Jones should be at least .330 or better. If DeRosa replicates his 2006, that's an other .350+. Add guys that have been discussed like Lofton and Floyd, and there's a couple more .350+'s. Other than Izturis, we aren't going to see as much of the .290-.310 OBP slugs that we have in the past few years. Neifi, Cedeno, Patterson, Macias, Mabry, etc. are all guys whose OBP have been well under .300 and have had significant presence in the lineup over the past couple seasons and are now gone. You can't completely dismiss the change in coaching philosophy, either. The 2007 Cubs won't be an OBP machine, but will almost certainly be stronger in that department in recent years.
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Score some runs is nothing but an empty phrase. The Cubs have had the worst offense in the NL for a long time now, adding Soriano isn't going to make it the best. They've got a long way to go, and right now are probably nothing but above average. That is a gross over sensationalization. Middle of the pack offense when moderately healthy the 3 years prior to 2006 would be an accurate statement. Combine additions with a new philosophy and one would hope that we would go to above middle of the pack in runs scored. So again... why does everyone concede that that is a "good point?" Injuries have sabotaged the offense recently, save last season when the personnel was already deficient to begin with. Out of the 8 everyday players we have right now, 3 are star caliber offensively (Lee, Ramirez, Soriano), One is well above average for his position (Barrett), 2 are average (Murton, Jones), One is horrible (Izturis), and one could be below average to above average (DeRosa). I can't imagine our offense, if healthy, would be any worse than above average.
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Kemp and Loney, at least. Everything I have read says the OF will be Gonzo/Pierre/Ethier. That is a mediocre OF, at best. Coletti is a fool.
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What does this mean if the Cubs sign Cliff Floyd?
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God I hope not. I could have handled 4/40, but 4/48 would be too much.
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Wow, I'd think he be out of play as far as offseason dealings are concerned. Does Hughes take command? The article says he's already working the phones, so I guess not.
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And the Royals, too. Why would a team with such a limited payroll invest so much in a 4 or 5 starter? If it were the Cubs or Jays, it would make more sense. I'm glad I'm not a KC fan.
