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  1. NorthsideAvenger
    First: Trading Jones would mean Hendry made a mistake in signing Jones to a three yr deal. And Hendry hasn't been known as being upfront abou making a mistake. In fact, I consider him a Cloak-n-dagger type GM, never really trusting what he says. Second: For the Twins to be interested in Jones, the Cubs would HAVE to eat some contract. Perhaps all of 2007 and say half of 2008. And if the Cubs were to do that, I would expect to recieved a Scott Baker, or a Boof Bonser in return. IMO, Jacques ain't going anywhere.
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    IF hit, THEN steals 2B. :shock: We got Zambrano to do that, then what's the purpose of Juan Pierre again?
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    Fall practices for Notre Dame (or Nota Dem) must be fast approaching, and they wanted to get him closer to home, so when it time for him to head back to ND he doesn't have to travel as long. But I also believe that before he heads back to ND, the Cubs want to do one last evaluation to see where Shark stands with his talents. All in all, I'm not surprise at this move.
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    Those stats really aren't all that amazing. They've become commonplace with this team. PS: I blame it all on Aramis Ramirez's lack of hustle. Nah, man, it's not because Ramirez didn't hustle, it is the kids that are holding the Cubs back.
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    All of these"suggestions" are fine with me, don't really think one situation is better then the other, but NONE of these moves are of the caliber of moves Hendry is capable of making. I would look for the Cubs to acquire Reggie Sanders, Jeff Suppan, and Chad Moeller (to replace Blanco) and give Baker more "horses." The Cubs are allergic to making to best move.
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    Nah, the Cubs resign (not re-sign) to the fact, that they suck worse then the Kansas City Royals.
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    While 5 were earned, there should only have been four thanks to the disputed play at second. Too bad Dusty didn't win his argu...oh wait, he didn't do anything about his player getting spiked. Come on, dude, he couldn't see the play cllearly, so the play had to be clean, dude, right, dude? I'm sure Walker would love to throw at Baker, right now.
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    I got to looking at these lyrics, and I swear this song was talking about the Cubs.
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    Vance, you know the Cubs will not trade Howry (or Eyre) this yr. Maybe next yr, but most likely in 2008 when he would be a soon-to-be FA. Why are getting people hopes up, like that? I would like to see if the White Sox would do a Rich Hill and Scott Williamson for Garcia type deal.
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    I would be glad to take Ryan Church off the Nationals hand (especially if they think Luis Matos is better then Church) and Jeff Mathis off the hands of LA Angels. And no, I don't see Carlos Quention being available. But I doubt Hendry has the kind of foresight needed to get one of those kids.
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    I bet he'll get at least one and maybe 2 out of those guys. My guess would be Carlos Lee and one of the pitchers. I could also see him getting Mulder instead of Zito/Schmidt, which would not be good. Wouldn't getting Mulder be redundant? I mean the Cubs ALREADY have a batting practice pitcher who moonlights as a starter, in Glendon, do we REALLY need two of those types of "pitchers?"
  12. NorthsideAvenger
    And that is just to get to the fifth inning.
  13. NorthsideAvenger
    When the Cubs make me mad, you know what I do? (Get up and do "The Hustle." It may not be pretty, it may not be coordinated, but hey, at least, it takesmy mind off the Cubs for awhile. (The Hustle continues.....)
  14. NorthsideAvenger
    Who will play RF for Cincy? Who will play SS for Cincy? Wagner for Bray (both were former 1st rders) is a wash. So the Reds traded two nice and young contributors for a solid MR, a crappy SS, a unknown backup, and Darryl Thompson. Man, how did Bowden pull this trade out of his butt? And Kravisky looks very dumb. After this trade, can you NOW imagine what Bowden will asked for, when teams will be calling for Vidro, Soriano, Guillen, and Hernandez? If they can get similar type deals like this one, the Nats will be contenders in 07. Man, this trade looks like CIncy is giving up on the season. This was a STUPID trade.
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    She gets to hang out with Superman, perhaps?
  16. NorthsideAvenger
    :pats self on back: The relievers, ok. The hitters weren't that fun to look at. :( Hill is the clear cut winner here. I think the battle for second is more interesting. I think Veal has had the second best season and Wells the third. I like Hill, and I still think he will be dealt, but IMO, considering the lack of hype, and "prototype" stuff, I actually like Gallagher's season better then Wells and Veal. Veal and Wells has the stuff, so there numbers are not really all that surprising. Now in comparasion that his stuff, Gallagher simply gets it done, he keeps pitching and pitching, and defying the logics. I would give Gallagher my first half award....with Veal, Wells, and Hill in that order.
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    Lou Piniella update: http://www.suntimes.com/output/cubs/cst-spt-2starsep12.html THere's no much, but De Luca did make it sound that is Baker is indeed fired, that Piniella would get "The Baker treatment" from Hendry, ie full court press. And the only reason why Hendry would EVEN be interested in Piniella (I would feel bad for Cedeno/Murton and every YOUNG talent the Cubs, cause they wouldn't have a chance) is that Hendry would still believe in his delusion that while not offically elimanted, his team could still make a run. Or why else bring in a "full time manager" at this point in the season? Hendry is maybe looking at Piniella as the Cubs version of Phil Garner? Hiring Piniella, would be like putting a bandage over a broken bone. If it's between Baker and Piniella for the rest of 06, just stick with Baker, and let him have the first plane out of Chicago.
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    Loretta a FA? I'm on board there. Not really a fan of Loretta, and I hope the Cubs stay away from adding any big name 2nd basemens, like Giles/Loretta. I want 2nd base open for Eric Patterson.
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    I can't decide whats stupider, the DH rule McCarver Joe Buck Dusty Baker 1. McCarver 2. DH 3. Baker 4. Buck (In a dramatic baratone voice): BUD SELIG................
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    'm not going to lie, I absolutely LOVED what Barrett did to AJP. AJP deserved what he got. Now don't get me wrong, I don't condone violence against other human beings, but seeing as AJP is not a human being, I say...an eye for an eye. With that said....at the time of "the punch" the Cubs were already out of it, and on crappy teams, such as our :roll: beloved Cubs :roll: , players will often look after himself over the team, seeing individual stats are the only thing they are playing for. Now we all kow Baker wasn't going to defend Barrett, and chances his teammates weren't either, simply because they were prolly to busy playing the PS3/XBox 360 or something like that. So, I don't mind Barrett looking after himself. I know, I know, I sound like a raving lunatic, I blame on the 2006 Cubs syndrome.
  21. NorthsideAvenger
    I was going to rip your idea up to shreads, but I went and look at his numbers this yrs and wowsa :shock: ,he would be the Cubs top hitter, if you can believe that. With that said, I still wouldn't offer up ALL THREE of Marshall/Guzman/Pie. I would offer up two of the three, and maybe a lower tier prospect like a Montanez or a Wells, in exchange for DeJesus and a A ball prospect.
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    I hate to say this, but I see Jason Schmidt going to the Mets. Sabean has a recent history of STUPID trades (AJP for Nathan/Bonser/Liriano, Williams/Aardsma for Hawkins, and Hawkins for Kline), and I could see Sabean trading Schmidt for Bannister (or Heilman) and Fernando Martinez, BASED on his recent history. I am saying based on Sabean's RECENT history, not what the Giants. My guess is...Sabean will NOT get enough for Schmidt, if he trades.
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    The Daily is pumping for a LA team to Z! Yellow journalism at its finest. Of course if the Dodgers or Angels want to give the Cubs their top 5 prospects Hendry ought to think about it. If those 5 are overall top 50 guys that is. Agreed. The LA Times is trying to start a rumor, that isn't even out there. They think that because the Cubs are nearing the Pirates/Royals levels that the Cubs would be look to "dump" salary. If it was KC/Pitt that Z was on...he would be the hottest name available for trade, and I could see why the LA Times would jones for the guy. But since Z is on the Cubs, I can't see how they think the Cubs are going to trade him?
  24. NorthsideAvenger
    Johnson hasn't really had success as a starter since he came into the system and, more importantly, his stuff has apparently been pretty mediocre. If he can get back to the mid-90's as a reliever, he's got a good chance. Along the same lines, does anyone know why Pawalek is relieving in Boise? It seems kind of odd... I think Outshine, inadvertly answer your question, I think Cubs are trying to build up the arm strength of both kids (Pawelek and Johnson) and are trying to stay patient with them. No need to rush them before 2008.
  25. NorthsideAvenger
    It was Arizona, I think. and if memory serves, he hit is second career GS a day later. As for Cedeno, I think it's funny how often Baker gets blasted for having a quick hook on rookies, but many on this board want to give up on a 23 year old SS after half a season. Bott of you are correct....Sammy's first two grand slams came against the D'Backs on July 27-28 of 1998, and Sammy's grandslam against the Padres was on September 16, 1998. Nonetheless, Sammy became a full fear hitter, when he finally learn how to hit with bases loaded.
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