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  1. NorthsideAvenger
    Sorry. He's buying the Buccos. Well, that's kind of hard to do, when the franchise isn't available. My guess is....Cuban won't be owning a baseball team anytime soon. And my problem isn't with the Tribune, they have open up their wallets. My problem is the management team of Hendry (bad business decision, in regardless to how the money is spent) and Baker (his reckless usage of his pitchers) as the real culprits to the club.
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    But considering the Cubs don't like the idea of "thinking outside the box", I doubt we'll see Wuertz as a closer. But it wouldn't surprise me, if a team like TB or Kansas City who rely on cheap labor, come a calling in the off-season. (sarcasm coming) and maybe, just maybe, the Cubs find that speedy guy with no tools, who can be a leadoff guy.
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    Angel Guzman, Rich Hill, Carlos Marmol, Sean Marshall, Sean Gallagher, Donald Veal, Mark Pawelek, all better be able to step in and contribute majorly, and cheaply for a good 4 yrs, should the Cubs sign Z to an Oswalt type contract.
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    That is laughable. His contract, plus the fact he pretty much stunk this yr equals, UNTRADEABLE. Jim COULDN'T give Dempster away. With that said...it's amazing how far down the ladder this organization fell after 2003. Going from 5 outs from the WS, to LOSING to the Pirates in extra innings........that is pathethic. If MLB was run like futbol, the Chicago Cubs would be in Single A, right now. Whatever promise the Cubs had after 2003, was completely and utterly destroyed by Hendry mismanagement, and Baker cruelty towards young players and pitchers. And with little help in terms of immediate impact help, this teams future, is worse then the Pirates.
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    We'd still get compensation picks if he leaves right? I would think that is a better "gain" to the organization then whatever teams would be offering for a one month rental. Only if the Cubs offer arbitration.
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    WTG, Tampa Bay, teach the kid maturity by promoting him, after showing he can't handle the pressure of professional baseball. I know, Delmon is an incredible talent, but something tells me, with his attitude, he won't ever reach his potential.
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    Agreed. Ever since "The Captain" and their heart-n-soul went down for injury (Jason Varitek) they are a completely different team. BoSox are done.
  8. NorthsideAvenger
    Dustiny awaits for no man. Come on Cubs...continue to play no-so-well, you ne-er do wells. Now, the Cubs are doing the reverse Rachel Phelps.
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    I just don't see any major free agents coming to Chicago, unless Hendry flies off the rocker, and gives said player a Mike Hamptonesque "IDIOT" contract. And quite frankly, there isn't a player in the free agent market that is worth it. I rather see, if the Cubs can improve the offense, either through trade, or through in-house talent.
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    Under your scenerion Hendry would HAVE to sign both Soriano and Lee and one of the big name free agent pitchers. And seeing as I have no confidence in Hendry ability to judge the free agency market, I seriously doubt the Cubs will be any better next yr, and in fact, it wouldn't surprise me if they are WORSE next yr.
  11. NorthsideAvenger
    Simply wow. This team is losing to the one team that is worse then they are in the NL. Just wow. The imcompetence of the organization knows no bounds. As of right now, it would take a FRIGGIN' miracle for the Cubs to ever be consider a revelent MLB team, cause right now...I wouldn't even call them a AAA team.
  12. NorthsideAvenger
    Buck Coats serves no purpose on this team. There's no reason to avoid sending him back down. Likewise, the Mabry/Nevin combo could be traded. First: This is Chicago, and what happens when it gets cold, they could always turn to Buck Coats to keep them warm. (raises shield for incoming raspberries) Second: Goony, do you ACTUALLY think Mabry and/or Nevin will be dealt?
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    What are you talking about? This game has alot of implications in the race for the Fecal Cup. Every loss counts now, if the Cubs want a Top 3 pick. So sit back, and laugh, cry, and just get totally drunk watching the Cubs, and their contradiction in terms manager in action.
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    (SHAKES HEAD) (bangs head on wall) Baker is a walking contradiction in terms. But atleast he will be some other team's walking contradiction in 2007.
  15. NorthsideAvenger
    All this stat talk, is like a foreign language to me. Should I go back to school, to learn what all these stats mean. BABIP/OBP/SOB/AM in the KT, blah, blah, blah. Call me old school, give the Cubs ballplayers, who can play the game, and leave the stats to the geeks (no offense, ya'll)
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    Agreed. The NL is better pure baseball, whereas the AL is more of the Generation X style baseball, that needs RUNS "NOW." I am more of a purist, so naturally I think the AL should get rid of the DH. With that said, I would like for the Interleague crap to end, now. Because, part of the reason why the AL is so more dominate is because it is easier for them to play the NL style, then it is for the NL to play the AL style.
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    And what a ridculous statement to make.
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    Because he tried to steal third a few games back, and got thrown out. That's why. Bynum is the new Nefti Perez.
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    Personally, I think Giambi/Jeter and Ramirez/Ortiz are going to cancel each other out (the problem with having multiple MVP candidates on a team), and it wouldn't SURPRISE me that either Morneau or Hafner wins the MVP award. Because, to me Justin Morneau is more valuable to the Twins, then Ortiz/Ramirez is to Boston, or dare I say Derek Jeter is NY. Take Morneau out of Minnesota lineup, and they are battling the Royals, and not the White Sox/Tigers. To me, I would vote for Morneau as MVP.
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    Who says if the Cubs acquire Carlos Lee, they would have to trade Murton? It may not be a popular decision, but the Cubs could platoon Murton for the remainder of Jones contract, (2 yrs) and still go after Lee. With that said....outside of money....how can Hendry convince any good to major free agents tocome to Chicago? I mean: 1: The Cubs are likely to have a new coaching staff 2: An offense that still blows worse then some high school teams. Right now, I can't see the Northside being an attractive place to play right now, espeically with the White Sox playing as well as they have the past two yrs.
  21. NorthsideAvenger
    Cubs have no need for Howard (and Ryan can't play anywhere else but 1st) with Lee on the team, so I would say CHASE UTLEY or bust.... With that said... People automatically assumes that Pierre who could be classed as a Type A Free Agent, would be offered arb. But what happens if Hendry doesn't offer arb to Pierre, ie like Nomar, and he leaves without getting any draft picks in return? Or better yet, what happens if Hendry does offer ARB, and so a team goes Boston/Clement on us? Meaning the Cubs would have to settle for a 2nd/3rd/4th rd pick at best for Pierre?
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    Walrond is a non-prospect. He's been bounced around from various organizations. He's not likely to be in the Cubs organization next year. Like Ryan O'Mally, Walrond most redeeming quality is the fact he throws left handed, otherwise, he is what he is. But, I think O'Mally or Walrond can do exactly what Rusch does at fraction of Rusch's contract. Yet another reason why Glendon should go.
  23. NorthsideAvenger
    While, I can't argue with the Cubs being the biggest disappointment in baseball, I have to go with Cleveland as baseball's biggest disappointment, and here's why: Their talent level, is much higher then the Cubs (eveyrbody knew before the season, Hendry buiilt a 4th/5th place team), at a lower cost. They were predicted by most pundits to be the serious threat to the White Sox, not the Tigers or the Twins, and the Indians failed miserably. So, I will say the Indians have been a bigger disappointment.
  24. NorthsideAvenger
    I was one of those who felt Hill's "future" lies as a loogy, but with the way he is pitching, I am rethinking that assesment. Like someone said, I think Hill needs a pitch that goes away from rightes/goes into lefties, or teams are going to figure him out again. But right now, I'm thinking the Cubs should pull their resources, and go after offense (instead of Zito ot Schimdt) instead.
  25. NorthsideAvenger
    they teach clutch hitting well down in Georgia - and just what the heck is timely defense? Someone on this board was talking about timely baserunning the other day...and I was confused. Too bad, the Cubs couldn't get any "Timely managing," whatever that means.
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