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  1. WrigleyField 22
    I mean, obviously. What are you trying to say? Pointing out why someone might make the statement that there was NO outrage. They're creating a clear separation between the types of outcry because calling for rule changes is quite different than a change in leadership. Right or wrong, I think the initial point that was made was that many people are claiming the second video changes nothing but weren't quite ready to call for Goodell to step down until they saw the video. So it must have meant something to the general public opinion because just as the leagues punishment shifted, so too did public opinion. The second video does change something in regards to Goodell though. Before, he just didn't care. Now, he's a liar who doesn't care. So people's issue is that Goodell won't admit to seeing the video before? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    I mean, obviously. What are you trying to say? Pointing out why someone might make the statement that there was NO outrage. They're creating a clear separation between the types of outcry because calling for rule changes is quite different than a change in leadership. Right or wrong, I think the initial point that was made was that many people are claiming the second video changes nothing but weren't quite ready to call for Goodell to step down until they saw the video. So it must have meant something to the general public opinion because just as the leagues punishment shifted, so too did public opinion. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    I think the outcry against Goodell and specifically him stepping down is stronger post elevator video release. There was definitely a lot of outrage at the NFL in general and Goodell to make the punishments more sensible (related also to drug punishments). So I think in some ways the video is worse than many expected but most are under the belief Goodell had seen it and knew what was just confirmed in detail to the rest of us. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    I think the outcry against Goodell and specifically him stepping down is stronger post elevator video release. There was definitely a lot of outrage at the NFL in general and Goodell to make the punishments more sensible (related also to drug punishments). So I think in some ways the video is worse than many expected but most are under the belief Goodell had seen it and knew what was just confirmed in detail to the rest of us. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Yea he played CF in Cuba but apparently not an MLB CF Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    The effects of the 2010-12 drafts and a 4 DT roster, I guess? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Plus he can't practice with the team still while on suspension so you're counting on him getting into game shape on his own. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Is that even an excuse for Mundy? Didn't they change all the schemes this offseason anyways. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    http://www.stltoday.com/news/opinion/mailbag/letters-to-the-editor/letter-hardee-s-commercial-during-cardinals-games-is-pornographic/article_2bc3c7ce-d091-5908-bbb1-ad0a72520c4f.html WWSMD Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Well said. It's crazy that the National Park Service is even involved. But if you're the Cubs and you're going to have to work around the landmark status, you might as well take advantage of it if you can. It would have been one thing if the Cubs had asked for landmark status just so they could take advantage of the tax credit. But that was done long before Ricketts bought the Cubs. The landmark status with the NPS is separate though from the city landmark status. They are definitely seeking it out for the tax credit. They can do the project without NPS involvement. The question is if the renovations are dependent on the tax credit from a cost perspective. I hope not. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Flex, non PPR http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/04/222218a96c796e8746391d637d3a59e8.jpg In other league, QB Matt Ryan or Carson Palmer. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Watkins60/Lake25/Szcur15 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    I'm not sure either option is better though it may make sense to split Alcantaras reps just to give him time at both. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Edit can't read Even if you accept a defensive bounce back and this year is the outlier, his wOBA may be an outlier as well and he's more 320 ish. I feel like I'm bashing Valbuena when I actually do like him, I just don't see giving up Bryant the 3B due to the combo of his presence and Russell/Javy. And perhaps it's optimistic but I still see lots of Valbuena ABs available with lots of guys being able to offer positional versatility (including Bryant covering some LF). Only real thing that's lacking is a reliable CF backup who would allow Alcantara to move around even more. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    So Watkins at 2B and Javy at SS for the most of the rest of season? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Also defensive metrics keep liking Valbuena less so it doesn't take much to imagine even a below average Bryant 3B and Coghlan esque LF could outhit Valbuena enough to overcome whatever value he provides on defense+ offense as a 3B. ETA while still giving Valbuena plenty of ABs with injuries, off days, and playing matchups. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    They can be plenty valuable but if you move Bryant to LF full time this offseason you're giving up a really good existing option of Bryant the 3B whereas Bryant to LF option will never really die and you can even plan for that option without giving up the best option of Bryant the 3B. It's really simple. Foster and plan on Bryant the 3B while working in some LF work as a contingency and flexibility plan. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Honestly I'm not sure if running is as important from our RB as catching is. However in the context of this team and it's roster construction I think I can buy Bennett being a bigger loss than Forte would be. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Doesn't mean the net defensive impact wouldn't still make Valbuena at 3B and Bryant in LF a better option. Which I addressed, but I don't imagine we're talking about anyone on the extreme defensive outliers though. And if we are, then we go with it, but it could happen we can match the difference in defensive output from Bryant to Valbuena but if we move Bryant off 3B prematurely that option is gone. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Even when you consider Russell,that's a plan that involves putting a guy from SS to 3B where his value will decline (shout out Sulley) so it'd make sense to move the loser of that battle because LF is always gonna be easier to fill than 3B. So if Kris can hack it at 3B that's ideal, but if he has some LF experience and can offer some versatility that's also a plus. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    See my second post. Getting some "whomever" to play LF and put up a 330+ wOBA or whatever Valbuena would put up shouldn't be THAT hard. The point about holding down Bryant's perceived valuable is laughable from all standpoints IMO. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Also while I think we can improve from Coghlan, him and Valbuena would appear to have fairly similar offensive value going forward. Generally speaking, if we're just trying to replace Valbuena's value at the second easiest defensive position, I don't think that's so unattainable. So it come down to Valbuena's defense at third verse Bryant's D at third and the replacement players LF defense vs Bryant's defense. Though this may depend on your views of Valbuena. Is he the .340 wOBA guy from this year or the .315 guy from last year. Or in the middle somewhere. Fangraphs seems to think it may be more middle. Can we get a 330 wOBA OF? I'd think yes, so you'd want the position flexibility having Kris Bryant as a LF and 3B offers and not pushing him to LF outright based on some combination of Russell/Valbuena. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Bryant should get reps in LF and 3B and play where the bat is needed more. Sign a capable CF/OF and roll with a deep lineup with positional flexibility. Russell may complicate things in 6 months but I don't think you totally move Bryant off what would be his most valuable position unless he can't hack it. But the LF/3B split needs to favor 3B since LF won't be as hard to pick up long term and makes Bryant's bat more valuable. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Yes, offer him arbitration.
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    Perry wasn't even an original UDFA, but a rookie mini camp invite. That's pretty impressive on his end. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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