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I don't know, but it irks me that he represents a Cubs "authority" to people. There are at least a couple dozen people here who could drunkenly crap out more informative, better written article than that in under an hour. Then they need to band together and start writing articles for the NSBB front page! All the other Cubs sites are mostly news and rumors. NSBB could be the site for Cubs analysis and intelligent information. Seriously. I know Tim has tried in the past but it kind of dies out, and I know this place is here mostly for this board, but I don't see why a handful of guys from here couldn't put together some articles each week. This should probably go in the Site Suggestions forum I think people would, but don't have time to do it on the regular. -
I don't know, but it irks me that he represents a Cubs "authority" to people. There are at least a couple dozen people here who could drunkenly crap out more informative, better written article than that in under an hour.
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Minor League Discussion & Boxes 7-5-14
XZero771679666304 replied to CaliforniaRaisin's topic in Cubs Minor League Talk
People who know a lot more than I do have praised Bryant's defense, but the limited looks I have had didn't jive with that. And given our other assets, I still think it's extremely likely he ends up in the OF. -
Al Yellon wrote a piece on Shark as a primer for A's fans over at Athletics Nation, and as you might expect, it's absolute [expletive]. That guy is a joke. Link
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every time i watch a non-cubs game, i remember how lucky we are to have len. Yeah, I have EI and watch a lot of games, and 90% of the broadcast teams out there are hot garbage compared to ours. There are a select few great ones, some decent ones and a lot that are horrible.
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Yeah, he tried to be as nice as he could about it, but he couldn't be more pleased to be gone. It's a good thing for him that his contract is up after next year, since he seemed to be particularly sick of player turnover and uncertainty (along with the obvious lack of winning). Odds are that the A's, as currently constructed, are coming apart after 2015. Knowing Beane's reputation of trading, I could see him trading Samardzija this offseason to try and save some money and replenish the organization. Jarrod Parker and AJ Griffin should be back next season. It's a definite possibility, but I'm not sure what can be expected out of Parker. And I think a lot depends on how Gray and Chavez hold up in the second half. Regardless, the current window for the A's is almost certainly going to close (briefly, in all likelihood) after 2015. At the very least, the A's will look very different in 2016.
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Basically, he said he was pleasantly surprised that it was Oakland, as he was expecting Toronto or another of the previously rumored teams. Said he was "thrilled" that it was the A's. Seemed quite excited and sincere about it. Said he didn't know it was going down until it was pretty much done, but that that he knew something was coming. Didn't know Hammel was involved right away; thought it was going to be a 2b (Barney) or a reliever going with him. Said he was happy to be going to a stable and winning situation, implied clearly and strongly that he was sick of player turnover and uncertainty, as well as the losing.
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Yeah, he tried to be as nice as he could about it, but he couldn't be more pleased to be gone. It's a good thing for him that his contract is up after next year, since he seemed to be particularly sick of player turnover and uncertainty (along with the obvious lack of winning). Odds are that the A's, as currently constructed, are coming apart after 2015.
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Just had a mini-presser with Shark in Oakland. It's pretty obvious he really wanted out.
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No one in their right mind would give Russell for Niese. Or Baez, or even Alcantara. The Cubs having a perceived overabundance of shortstops is going to lead of a lot of overzealous speculation from fans of teams who need shortstops.
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Yeah, that's what people are failing to understand: most SS are athletic/skilled enough to play a variety of positions, and moving them around isn't an issue. That isn't to say one or more of these guys won't be traded, but they absolutely don't need to make room. And I think what Theo was doing when he "cleared up" the positions for these guys was essentially saying just that.
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Nor would I. CarGo is question mark. Can he sustain performance away from Coors? Can he stay on the field? I really wouldn't give up much for him. The three parks CarGo has played in most often apart from Coors (about a third as many games, collectively) are Oakland, Petco and A T & T. Those are awful places to hit. He's a lefty bat with a decent glove, runs the bases well and isn't overpriced contractually. Obviously it depends on the cost in talent - and just as obviously it would be way less than Stanton - but I think you're selling him short. If he shows he's healthy by the end of the year, I'd very seriously kick the tires. I'm quite aware of that, but we're not taliking about a marginal split difference. Aside from last year, his home/away splits have been very skewed, anywhere form .200-.300 points. The other NL west parks aside from Chase are pitchers parks, but that isn't enough to excuse those splits. Factor in his injury issues - which at this point look chronic - and his age, and you have to be very conservative in what you give up for him, imo. And given how much Rockies ownership and management have said they love he and Tulo, and I'm not sure there's a deal to be made. If they want to give him up for a couple prospects in the 8-15 range, and maybe one of our relievers, and I'm potentially interested. Go above that, and I'm squarely out.
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Nor would I. CarGo is question mark. Can he sustain performance away from Coors? Can he stay on the field? I really wouldn't give up much for him.
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The left side of the IF is pretty stacked for Colorado. CarGo's splits aren't terrible, but they're bad (outside of last season). Plus he's going to be 29 (Stanton will be 25), and he's injury prone. I'd be fine with acquiring him, but the cost would have to (really) pale in comparison the cost for Stanton, because CarGo pales to Stanton.
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Minor League Discussion & Boxes 7-4-14
XZero771679666304 replied to CaliforniaRaisin's topic in Cubs Minor League Talk
I know I've been harping on this, but milb camera/TV crews are just the worst. That ball seems like it was hit to the moon, would have been nice to see it. -
Sickels' post-Garza trade 2011 Cubs prospect list included Trey McNutt, Chris Carpenter, and Jaye Chapman in the top 5. oof. Dark days.
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http://i.imgur.com/Ms9IHmn.gif It's possible, but the Cubs are in a good position to outbid anyone, unless they're looking for pitching. But that's not what Miami needs.
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Well, when I say "an OF", I pretty much just mean Stanton. You can't buy that with money. That's reasonable. I just hate talking about offseason plans that require going after one super specific player. There's a chance the Marlins don't even trade him, and then there's an even bigger chance they just like someone else's prospects better than ours and it's all moot. I don't think it necessarily has to be part of a plan, at least in the way Tanaka was last offseason. I think doing next to nothing with the offense is a completely viable option. There's not much on the FA market as far as OF go that I would be interested in. Markakis, maybe (if they buy him out).
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Well, when I say "an OF", I pretty much just mean Stanton. You can't buy that with money.
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Some of them won't pan out, but even if they do, there's room for most of these guys. 1B Rizzo 2B Castro SS Russell/Baez 3B Baez/Russell RF Bryant/Soler CF Alcantara LF Schwarber/Soler/Bryant That said, I have the feeling there will be a big deal made involving some of these guys. My expectation (well, hope) is that it will be a for a stud MLB OF bat, rather than a pitcher.
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I really wonder if the FO is going to try and spin some of this into Giancarlo Stanton.
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Got home and went to milb.com to check the boxes, and saw the news. Wow. Addison Russell is better player than I thought we had a chance to get in a return for Shark. I think this clearly benefits both teams, but I love the return. I'll love the trade more if Hammell is re-signed. And good for the A's, Beane really seems to be going for it.
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Minor League Discussion & Boxes 7-3-14
XZero771679666304 replied to CaliforniaRaisin's topic in Cubs Minor League Talk
No idea what's actually going on, but my somewhat optimistic take is that as he's learning to control the strike zone, he has dialed the aggression back. Once he gets a firmer handle on when and when not to hack, he can turn it loose on hittable pitches, not virtually all pitches, as he had been. I think it's just a transition period, and I'm not worried about his power disappearing (though I think that if he ever becomes a 40+ HR guy, it'll take a few more years than we were hoping for). Do we want to see him learn to control the strike zone, or do we want to see him sock a few dingers? Obviously both, but he wasn't going to do either the way he was going. He was either going to learn to control the zone (better, not necessarily become Joey Votto), or he was going to bust. I think the power will return as his pitch identification gets better. The power isn't going away, not with that bat speed. -
Minor League Discussion & Boxes 7-3-14
XZero771679666304 replied to CaliforniaRaisin's topic in Cubs Minor League Talk
No idea what's actually going on, but my somewhat optimistic take is that as he's learning to control the strike zone, he has dialed the aggression back. Once he gets a firmer handle on when and when not to hack, he can turn it loose on hittable pitches, not virtually all pitches, as he had been. I think it's just a transition period, and I'm not worried about his power disappearing (though I think that if he ever becomes a 40+ HR guy, it'll take a few more years than we were hoping for).
