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  1. CaliforniaRaisin
    Why would the Yankees want Kotchman? They're trading their third baseman, they still have Giambi.
  2. CaliforniaRaisin
    Kranitz might not even be a given since he's entertaining an offer from Fredi Gonzalez and the Marlins. Kranitz would be absolutely the best part of having Girardi come to the Cubs. In terms of other names, Jim Presley was Girardi's hitting coach last year.
  3. CaliforniaRaisin
    The Mexican Pacific (Winter) League is getting started today. Oneri said that Les Walrond and Casey McGehee are going to be playing in Mexico this winter, but I have yet to find them on any roster.
  4. CaliforniaRaisin
    If I could, I definitely would. I didn't like the contract when he signed it, I still don't like it. Howry or Wuertz will be ok at closer (so will Marmol after a while). And I'm guessing the Cubs will re-sign Kerry Wood to the pen. You know, Wood, Dempster, Howry and Eyre is a ridiculously expensive pen.
  5. CaliforniaRaisin
    Talking draft already? Any OL will look good with the 32nd pick for the Bears. :)
  6. CaliforniaRaisin
    I'll be surprised if Carlos gets more than one appearance. I'm sure it's just something to get the locals excited, he's bound to be a superstar there. Bobby Abreu, Miguel Cabrera, etc are on the rosters (yeah, they're not pitchers) but I doubt they'll play more than a game or two. I mean, the Cubs are controlling how much time he goes on a computer, you know they're controlling how much he throws in the offseason. Buck Coats is America - obviously being Venezuelan isn't a prerequisite since Atlee and Pavlik (and other American non-Cubs) are in the VWL.
  7. CaliforniaRaisin
    They get started on Thursday. I've tracked down the following Cubs on two different team's roster (I'm sure there are more that I have missed - Jonathan Mota was supposed to be in Maracay according to Oneri, but he's not listed on the team's roster): Maracay - Los Tigres de Aragua: IF Ronny Cedeño OF Buck Coats Caribes de Anzoategui: P Thomas Atlee P Isaac Pavlik P Jose Martinez IF Carlos Rojas OF Chris Walker P Carlos Zambrano
  8. CaliforniaRaisin
    And Pat Listach, who interviewed for the vacant Cubs managerial position, is managing Mesa.
  9. CaliforniaRaisin
    ...gets started tomorrow, Tuesday. The Mesa Solar Sox will play the Phoenix Desert Dogs in Phoenix at 1:05 pm MT. Here's the MiLB.com scoreboard. The Cubs prospects on the Solar Sox are: RHP Adam Harben RHP Lincoln Holdzkom LHP Carmen Pignatiello LHP Clay Rapada C Jake Fox 2B Eric Patterson 3B Scott Moore
  10. CaliforniaRaisin
    Sheesh, Thesimann said the Bears will go 19-0 during the MNF game.
  11. CaliforniaRaisin
    Sigh. Ben Olson tore his MCL, at least he won't need surgery. I guess he might be back for the USC game - if he is, hopefully he'll get a few in-game snaps. I hate Arizona.
  12. CaliforniaRaisin
    Listach was at West Tenn this year, Quade at Iowa. The person I've heard Hill credited the most was actually pitching coach Alan Dunn.
  13. CaliforniaRaisin
    He hasn't had the same stuff since those arm injuries.
  14. CaliforniaRaisin
    Are you talking about Ceda, the 14th ranked prospect in the AZL this year (the highest Cub). He did pretty well for Boise in limited time at the end of the year (he gave up a couple of runs one game in his last inning when they were trying to lengthen him out, but otherwise his innings were very good). If Ceda continues to develop his secondary pitches, he could become very good. Right now, he's one of our good very young pitchers (not great like Veal or Gallagher, but in the next level down). I don't know why we would want to just give him away. Ceda's probably in the top 10-15 prospects in the system (thought that's also indicative of a weakening farm system).
  15. CaliforniaRaisin
    Notre Dame 30, UCLA 17 What's your prediction? Notre Dame wins 27-6. 6? Is your offense that bad? Even Stanford got 10. I'm assuming Ben Olson has torn his knee up and Patrick Cowan will be playing at QB. Just key in on Markey/Bell, put some pressure on Cowan and there ya go. Maybe the offense can get a touchdown, but I'd be stunned if they got more than one. Our defense is really good though (it's so strange saying that). With Ben Olson I think UCLA loses by two touchdowns. Without him it could be a rout. Eh, Ben doesn't play defense - that's what will keep UCLA in the game no matter who's QBing. And quite frankly, outside of the Utah game, Ben hasn't been that great. He especially struggled on the road (this one is @ ND), looks confused with blitzes and different looks, etc. Cowan knows the offense better, etc. Cowan's just not that talented.
  16. CaliforniaRaisin
    Notre Dame 30, UCLA 17 What's your prediction? Notre Dame wins 27-6. 6? Is your offense that bad? Even Stanford got 10. I'm assuming Ben Olson has torn his knee up and Patrick Cowan will be playing at QB. Just key in on Markey/Bell, put some pressure on Cowan and there ya go. Maybe the offense can get a touchdown, but I'd be stunned if they got more than one. Our defense is really good though (it's so strange saying that).
  17. CaliforniaRaisin
    RHP Jeff Weaver @ LHP Tom Glavine Time: 7 pm CT TV: FOX
  18. CaliforniaRaisin
    We beat USC last season with Bush and Leinert on the team. (Yes, we beat them. Bush's illegal move at the end gave USC a win they didn't earn.) What about this USC team makes you think they are so great? First off, that is never going to be called a penalty. Secondly, that game was in Notre Dame, this one will be in Los Angeles. And something I don't think you're understanding is that basing how a team performs in one game isn't the best way to predict how another game will turn out. If they played that USC-ND game from last year 10 times, how many times will it really be that close?
  19. CaliforniaRaisin
    Frankly, I find that ridiculous. I'll say it right now...Cal will lose to USC and the Irish will beat USC in Southern Cal. We shall see. Cal will have a tough time since the game is in LA. If it was in Berkeley I'd be sure they'd pull it off. You really think ND is going to go to the stadium across the freeway from USC and beat them? Wow, we shall see. After seeing Ty Willingham nearly lead a team to victory at USC, I'm less than impressed with the Trojans. Washington is better than most of you non-West Coast folks think.
  20. CaliforniaRaisin
    Notre Dame 30, UCLA 17 What's your prediction? Notre Dame wins 27-6.
  21. CaliforniaRaisin
    Monday Night Football - University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, AZ. GO BEARS! http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/sp/getty/d8/full.getty-71465316pm027_buffalo_bills_6_15_51_pm.jpg http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/sp/getty/d9/full.getty-71465316pm024_buffalo_bills_5_21_19_pm.jpg
  22. CaliforniaRaisin
    I hate the Mets and the Cards.
  23. CaliforniaRaisin
    Khalil X to try to save the Padres season! Oof, strike out looking. Down goes Dave Roberts and the Padres...:(
  24. CaliforniaRaisin
    The first preseason game is this Wednesday against the Wizards at 7:30 pm. :D Tickets are on sale for home games.
  25. CaliforniaRaisin
    Wow.
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