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  1. David
    They could also just be covering for a Soriano press conference, since that signing hasn't been made official yet. Or they could be doing a joint press conference with both guys. Isn't it a little odd to fly him in for a press conference when we just re-upped him?
  2. David
    Isn't your total base count neglecting to include walks? Am I missing something? Are you counting out 2550 total bases without including walks? And is that number, not including walks, good enough to have been #1 in the NL in 2006 like you said? Am I totally clueless? Are walks not counted in total bases (as I've always been sure they were)?
  3. David
    I don't see the big fuss about Soriano in the leadoff spot anyway. As far as I know, most studies on lineup construction have shown that the order doesn't matter all that much, anyways. Ideally, conventional wisdom aside, you'd want your best hitters at the top and worst at the bottom, mainly because the top of the order gets more at bats, not because of any preconceived notion about what type of hitter goes where in the lineup. Soriano might not be our best hitter, but he's one of the top 3, so him getting all those at bats isn't going to hurt us. Personally, I think the worries about wasting his talents in the leadoff spot are much ado about nothing. In a perfect world, sure, it'd be nice to have him in the middle of the order, but I don't think it'll amount to a very big difference in total runs scored. What we need to worry about is having good hitters in as many lineup spots as possible.
  4. David
    Just a random thought. I'm not suggesting anything by it, believe me, because we've seen his defense at 2B, let alone SS. Anyways, wasn't Soriano going up through the Yankees system as a SS? I remember he was being sold as a future stud SS when the Cubs were going to get him in the 2000 Sosa trade. If not for Jeter, would he have come up as a major league SS? Would he have played it adequately?
  5. David
    Let's imagine a best case scenario for a second on our rotation. Let's say we sign Schmidt and that Prior pitches like even 85% of his former self. Z, Schmidt, Hill, Prior, Miller/Marshall/Guzman/Random FA That rotation would be up there with the good ol' days of 2003. Would probably be better, considering you don't have the black hole of Estes anywhere in there.
  6. David
    Definitely not something new. Don't have a link on it for ya, though.
  7. David
    not much could keep me from watching baseball next season, but that line-up could very possibly do the trick That lineup would keep you from watching baseball?
  8. David
    That's what we've heard. On the other hand...money talks and everything else walks, right?
  9. David
    Levine was just on with Salisbury and Rosenbloom. Rosenbloom was trying to rip the Cubs for only improving what he implied was an already strong offense (moron), and he went on to ask why the Cubs weren't interested in Zito or Schmidt. Levine said the Cubs felt Zito would be overpaid (probably by the Mets), but that they certainly are interested in Schmidt and suggested that they're going to try to get something done with Schmidt now that Soriano is done. Said there's a "good possibility" that we'll wind up with him. Just thought I'd pass on what I heard on the way in to work. EDIT - Forgot to mention that he said they'd like to work out something in the 3 year range with Schmidt.
  10. David
    It's been confirmed for a while. Muskat first said they were coming back a few months ago. Bleh. At least, we don't have Nomar or Grudz anymore. That looked really, REALLY stupid. Not as stupid as PIERRE would look on the back of a jersey this year. Sooo freakin true...
  11. David
    Is there any word on whether the Cubs still have (or ever did, for that matter) an offer on the table for Drew?
  12. David
    Uh, I'm pretty sure it is...
  13. David
    So..... the Red Sox will be needing a starting SS?
  14. David
    On the other hand, while Drew is a very good, very productive hitter, Manny is and has been significantly more productive at the plate.
  15. David
    I'm thinking there might be something to the whole theory that MacPhail was holding back our spending in the past because of the whole responsible spending in baseball idea that he was pushing... I guess we'll see in the next few weeks.
  16. David
    In another thread--maybe the rotoworld rumors thread, not sure--there was talk about Murton possibly being used in drawing Westbrook from Cleveland. If they're shopping Murton as trade bait, then we'll likely end up settling for Soriano/Drew/Jones. The problem with trading Murton is, he'll probably be undervalued on the market. I hope they don't wind up shipping him off, if that's the case, if only because we won't get a fair return. Oh well, I could live with Soriano, Drew, Jones.. :)
  17. David
    Which, admittedly, probably bodes well for his future. If he really did make an adjustment that turned some things around for him, he could be one of those guys that got by on raw talent, but never really figured it out, and then turns it around in his early 30's, ala Sosa and his change in approach in 98 (possible steroid use aside). Holy long sentence. Anyway, I can hope, right?
  18. David
    Wow... It looks like they're actively pursuing both Drew and Soriano at the same time. Doesn't seem like either is a backup plan to the other. The thought of a Murton/Drew/Soriano outfield makes me happy...
  19. David
    Why are we just matching the offer? Outbid them, Jim. 3/48.. Do it, do it.
  20. David
    Probably not a whole lot. They were willing to let him go for free off waivers a couple years ago.
  21. David
    Planning to trade Jones? Apparently, the other night on Sports Central, Kaplan said not to expect Jacque to be on the team come opening day.
  22. David
    How about between Drew and Soriano and Manny and Soriano? I think I'd have to go Manny because of his much better bat, although Drew's likely lower salary, younger age, and superiority in the field would make it a little harder of a decision than it seems.
  23. David
    Manny and Drew woudl be a bigger one. :)
  24. David
    I really like the sound of that. Stiff competition from the Cubs... Is this for real??!
  25. David
    The Braves must have asked for Chris Young instead. :lol: :lol:
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