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  1. NorthsideAvenger
    Jeff Weaver and Russell Branyan are the ONLY two on that list, I would even consider. And with Wade Miller slowing regaining his health, Weaver would become redundant. And Branyan, I would love to add to the bench, along with Eduardo Perez (via trade).
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    That's your opinion, not fact. People are perfectly welcome to talk about it if they want. And I am not stating my opinion as fact, but more like, it's something that is LIKELY to happen. That's probably what you INTENDED to say, but not what you DID say. The wording you used did imply fact, not opinion, since you didn't use wording such as "probable" or "likely." I'm sorry if you read it wrong and the fact I typed too fast to put my whole thought in, instead of half a thought. But I went back and made the correction. It now has an opinion being stated, not fact. Even tho, I believe it is fact that Dunn won't be coming to Chicago, and continuation of this thread will likely stalled with every angle about Dunn will be exhausted. So in other words you think it is a Dunn deal that he won't be coming to the Cubs. :D Like I said, I think it's unlikely, but it can't be completely ruled out. Yes, it's a "Dunn deal" that Adam won't be coming to the Cubs from the Reds. Now I'm not saying Dunn won't come from another team in a few yrs, but coming from Reds, HIGHLY unlikely.
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    I don't understand what they did wrong? The pitching staff went south. Who knew that Buerhle would crumble? . They didn't do anything wrong, per se, because they are still going to finished the season over .500 and prolly close to 90+ wins. The problem is....the White Sox as a team didn't have their "hunger" or "urgency to win" they had last yr. Last yr they a sense to need the win in the worst of ways, this yr, winning was AS important. That was their problem.
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    That's your opinion, not fact. People are perfectly welcome to talk about it if they want. And I am not stating my opinion as fact, but more like, it's something that is LIKELY to happen. That's probably what you INTENDED to say, but not what you DID say. The wording you used did imply fact, not opinion, since you didn't use wording such as "probable" or "likely." I'm sorry if you read it wrong and the fact I typed too fast to put my whole thought in, instead of half a thought. But I went back and made the correction. It now has an opinion being stated, not fact. Even tho, I believe it is fact that Dunn won't be coming to Chicago, and continuation of this thread will likely stalled with every angle about Dunn will be exhausted.
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    "Walk this way" by Ronnie Cedeno "It's Aww-hell, not Angel, Pagan" by Angel Pagan "Home plate: not just a serving dish" by Dusty Baker "The Importance of Being Earnest." by Jim Hendry "How to survive in the manager's doghouse" co-authors Matt Murton and Ryan Theriot. "Baseball for Dummies." By Dusty Baker "John Mabry: The life and times of baseball's Vanilla Ice." By Me. "Almost Famous" by Bruce Miles.
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    Theriot has 5 HR in over 2300 Minor League plate appearances. His IsoP is an almost humorous .066. He was old for his leagues too, he simply hasn't shown any ability to hit for power. Well, power isn't the "end all/be all" to making a ballplayer. There are plenty of solid players with little to no power...guys like David Eckstein, Mark Loretta have made careers out of playing the game hard, and playing it right. Besides power is a requirment out of 2B, unless you have a Jeff Kent/Jose Vidro/ type 2b. Theriot for 2b in 07.
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    Marshall/Pie/Marmol .v. Hudson/Jones With the Braves paying $11 million over the next 2yrs, and the Cubs eating ALL of AJ $13.5 mill, am I correct in your scenario Hoops? http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/stats?playerId=4084 Here's is Huddy's numbers, and it seems to me that Hudson has gotten worse since 2003, and I believe he is BADLY overrated. So right now, Hudson's "numbers" suggest he is closer to a #4, then a #2. So, if---by under you scenerio---the Cubs are interested in Hudson, and help ATL money situation, the Braves would have to: A: Eat about 2 to 3 million on AJ's contract.....or B: Settle for lesser pitchers then Marshall/Marmol. I'm fine with trading Pie (provided AJ signs an extension), but unless the Braves eat more of both Hudson or AJ contract, the Braves would have to settle for say....Juan Mateo/Grant Johnson/Adam Harben/Jose Ceda type young pitchers. I'm not saying Marmol or Marshall are untouchable, but I wouldn't trade either of them for a mediocre #2 pitcher. Now if the Braves added Marcus Giles to the deal, maybe, but only AJ and Hudson, I'd pause if I was the Cubs.
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    LaTroy and CPat may disagree. Cade McNown, Eddy Curry and Tyson Chandler, Wood and Prior, Sosa... .....Hundley, Alf, Crawford, Enis, Arnason............ And Paul is clueless, if he believe Chicago fans don't blame the athletes.
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    Come on you know what the Cubs stand for? Complete and Utter Bull S (you fill in the rest)
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    What also brings a :D to my face, is that with the way Hill has been pitching, he's basically took what Guillen said---"Tell that Triple-A [bleep] to shut up. Tell him to start throwing some strikes or he's going to get Dusty fired."---and shoved them back down that jerks mouth. WTG, Rich, way to make Guillen look/sound like an idiot. Good job.
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    Here, here. I'd admit, that while I am a Hill fan, I thought of him as a spot starter/long reliever, Glendon Rusch type. Looking bacK...comparing to Rusch was a HORRIBLE, HORRIBLE decision by me. And I apologize for doubting Hill. With that said...Hill still needs to developed that cut fastball that can run into a lefty, and away from a righty. And if he does that....all I can say is....Zito, Zito who?
  12. NorthsideAvenger
    That's your opinion, not fact. People are perfectly welcome to talk about it if they want. And I am not stating my opinion as fact, but more like, it's something that is LIKELY to happen. So again...we've beat the Adam Dunn debate to death. We've talked about every friggin' angle that can be talk about. This board is split in half...those who want him, and those who don't. And chances are, this debate will continue on with NOTHING NEW being added.
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    But dude, Hank White is my best hitting catcher i have healthy, so I got to get him in the lineup. Starting two catchers is my version of the two tight end set, Dude. 8)
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    All in all, anothe half season, to being a September call up, isn't the worst thing to happen to Pie. Don't want to rush him.
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    I don't matter neither KC or TB are going to pop for Prcie, anyways. So possibly having the 3rd pick, is going to be as good as having the #1 pick.
  16. NorthsideAvenger
    No, no, no, no, no, no. Just because Dunn is a Three True Outcomes hitter doesn't mean he needs to change. He is an extremely valuable POWER SOURCE of a lineup., and most likely any effort to try and change him will diminish that value. Correction. Dunn is a MASHER, not a hitter. Calling Dunn a hitter is a disservice to guys who are dedicated to the craft of hitting, like Pujols/Mauer, who are legitimate hitters. Again, Dunn is a valuable POWER SOURCE, not a hitter. So, Dunn is better suited to being a DH, then continue this masquerade as a "outfielder." Cecil Fielder is more graceful in the OF then Adam Dunn. True, but you also don't want to hold your breathe every time the ball goes up in the air. Dunn MOST LIKELY WON'T BE coming to Chicago, other then being a visitor. Cincy MOST LIKELY are not going to trade Dunn to Chicago, so why are people still on this horse?
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    Smart-butt answer aside, the reason why Pie wasn't called up is because he "isn't ready". That is the easiest answer. I know the Cubs got kids like Jose Reyes, but Pie is too important to rush. The decision not to call up Pie was the RIGHT call, regardless of fans wanted to see a "top prospect" playing at the major league level. The Cubs can't afford another Patterson mistake. That, IMO, is the reason why Pie wasn't call up.
  18. NorthsideAvenger
    The Cubs have had 2 first picks right? Dunstan and Montenez? Montanez was 3 overall. Who went 1-2 that year? That may illustrate the end to finish "ahead" of the D-Rays & Royals. http://www.thebaseballcube.com/draft/2000/Round-1-1.shtml Awww.....man......we COULD'VE had the Matt Harrington. What WERE the Cubs thinking?
  19. NorthsideAvenger
    First: I personally see Adam Dunn going to the AL IF he is traded. A perfect trade would be Adam Dunn to Anaheim for Scot Shields/Joe Saunders/Brandon Wood (or something like that). And I most assuredly believe the Reds WILL NOT trade Dunn to a divisional rival. That fact seems to be unheard on the discussion is quite unbelievable. Second: I rather have Murton in LF, and go after a LEGIT ALL-AROUND OFer, like an AJones (if he's convince ATL ain't competing for the next few yrs), or maybe, just maybe TRY to get Miguel Cabrera. Third: Dunn, whilst he has major power that "chicks love", the fact is he is still limited offensively. It's either a HR, Walk, or strikeout. I understand a strikeout is sometimes better then putting the ball in play, but sometimes he needs to give up on trying to hit a homerun and become a more consistant hitter. If the Cubs didn't have Derrek Lee at 1st, then getting Dunn for 1st base would be an interesting idea, but Dunn in the OF....uh.......... NO THANK YOU.
  20. NorthsideAvenger
    Whilst that is the truth, compadre, I taketh this team being this bad, if it meant a higher draft pick for the Cubs to ruin.
  21. NorthsideAvenger
    No thank you, on Gonzo. He still has some game left in his legs, but as of right, Gonzo should be a DH next yr. In fact, it wouldn't surprise me if Creepy Bonds, Alou, and Gonzo are all DH's next yr.
  22. NorthsideAvenger
    I guess I should reserve judgement until I find out how many people are involved in this protest, but its good to see a disgruntled fan base can put together a decent protest. Every protest I've heard about for the Cubs has been given little to no support by Cubs fans. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/columns/story?columnist=crasnick_jerry&id=2587235&lpos=spotlight&lid=tab2pos2 Didn't the Detroit Lions tried something similar last football season? So, unless something happens during the "protest", I doubt it will make much news.
  23. NorthsideAvenger
    What are you talking about? Dusty is working on his new profession....stand up comedy. IN FACT, I heard a rumor that Baker and Hendry is considering doing a 2 man stand up act. Their first routine is "suuposedly" going to be the ole "Who's on first" schtick.
  24. NorthsideAvenger
    The difference in that OBP is ~20 extra times on base over the course of the year. Off hand I don't know the probability of a player scoring(this would of course vary with how many XBH make up the 20 extra times on base), but if half those times the player scores it's basically equivalent to a full win. I'd consider that pretty significant. EDIT: And a .333 OBP is 3.33 times out of 10 on base(not 3), and a .365 is 3.65 times out of 10(not 3.5) batting in front of lee and ramirez makes it very significant. That could be a difficult thing to do with Ramirez playing on another team. I said it before, and I will say it again, ARam will be the 2007 starting third baseman for the Cubs. Even Hendry knows after maybe ARam and Crede, it is a depressed market for third baseman. And unless Hendry thinks outside of the box, and thinks Freel or Figgins would be a solid addiition, I believe Hendry will make re-signing ARam a TOP priority. And if the Cubs could somehow land Ichiro, without giving up Pawelek/Veal/Gallagher/Pie, then I would say go for it, especially if Ichiro would sign a 2 yr extension.
  25. NorthsideAvenger
    CubinNY; You're family would be correct. I live about 10 minutes north of Montgomery and the Biscuits---ever since they move to Montgomery---have been welcome very gracefully. The Biscuits should be in Montgomery for a LONG time. Mayor Bright (Mont. Mayor) recently lost $1000 because Gabriel Martinez hit the PASSING train----LF is like 325 ft, and the train tracks are about another 50-75 feet behind the field---going opposite field. And when he hit the train, the fans---what were left of the fans, because the game was being poured on---went crazy. So yeah, food and sporty wise, Montgomery ABSOLUTELY loves the Biscuits. Even tho Charlie Montoya (the manager of the team) is prolly the leading contender for the Rays AAA job.
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