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  1. NorthsideAvenger
    I never said he was a "AAAA" player, I just question why...as he is about to turn 27, he's never had an opportunity to play everyday. Simple: Todd Helton He failed to impress in the outfield and Helton was blocking him at 1b. Colorado can't afford a poor fielding outfielder. Thome was blocking Ryan Howard during his entire stay in Phily. He didn't have to "impress" in the OF. If he could PROVE to catch the ball he can get to, then his bat--in theory---could make up for any of his liabilities on defense.
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    Now, if the Cubs believe they can make a playoff run THIS yr, then sure go after Tejada. But what in the last 2 weeks have given you---ANY CUBS FAN---that the Cubs are prime for a playoff run? As appealing Tejada is.....I wouldn't waste the talent require to acquire him. Or at least not before the offseason.
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    I never said he was a "AAAA" player, I just question why...as he is about to turn 27, he's never had an opportunity to play everyday.
  4. NorthsideAvenger
    I'd like Maddux to become the Cubs pitching coach whenever he retires. I'd even sign him next year as a player/coach (if that's allowed) I don't. Maddux is in his career, has had the opportunity to help other "young pitchers" to develop thier talents, but he has refused (or the other pitchers refused to go to him, due to ego) to act the mentor. In other words...Maddux will suck as a pitching coach, not because he doesn't know how to pitch, but moreso his ego would be hurt. You can teach other guys to throw certain pitches, but you can't teach them the "feel of the game." Some of the games best PC have been solid to downright journeymen type pitchers. Bud Black, Larry Dierker (if he was still coaching), Mike Maddux...etc...etc. The best pitcher that had a decent career as a PC was Dave Stewart, and that wasn't a long tenure for Stew. When Greg's career is over as a player, I doubt he becomes a coach.
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    If this kid is truly an "Amazing hitter", then why is he 27 yrs old, and still can't get an everyday job? This kid would be perfect as 1B/DH for clubs like Detroit, Tampa Bay, Baltimore, etc...yet..no team has seem to be iterested in acquiring him. And save me from the rhertoric of "The Rockies are asking to much for him", or "Clubs don't know who Shealy is." All that is...is rhetoric speak. Scouts know who this kid is...and yet there is few nibbles for Shealy....why? Maybe because his is a AAAA guy....or his swing isn't nearly as good at the ML level as it has been in AAA. I would take Shealy, but I don't think he is a better "prospect" then Dopirak.
  6. NorthsideAvenger
    IMO, you don't trade pitching for hitting, period. ONCE Prior proves tobe healthy, everybody is going to be happy the Cubs kept him.
  7. NorthsideAvenger
    Not concentrating is losing a few games in a row. But to lose 13 of 15, and is wildly considered playing worse baseball then KC/Pitt/Florida, your beyond lack of concentrating, this team don't give a darn thing.
  8. NorthsideAvenger
    was thinkin that also, we really dont need him if he continues playing like corey patterson did when he was here Man, about to be swept iin a season series against the Padres? I wonder when the last time the Cubs was swept in a season series?
  9. NorthsideAvenger
    http://www.suntimes.com/output/cubs/cst-spt-chris14.html Get used to it.... As soon as the Cubs have a decent good luck streak, of say, maybe 5 games....the Cubs will extend Baker for anoter 1 to 2 yrs. :evil. It is inevitable that Baker will be extended. :shock: :evil: :x
  10. NorthsideAvenger
    :? Oh, you mean Kerry Wood.... :twisted:
  11. NorthsideAvenger
    :evil: moment, but when was the last time the Cubs were swept in a season series? At this point it is inevitable. (I genernally don't know)
  12. NorthsideAvenger
    Or 2b when the Cubs trade Prior for Cano. :D I still don't see what's so bad about that deal. Prior has a name, but you're basically trading nothing for one of the better young players in the league. We may be able to get more for Prior, but getting Cano isn't laughable. And yet, I still wouldn't trade Prior for Cano. In Prior's peak...he will be one, if not the game's best pitcher---yes, I am still an optimis when it comes to Prior. Cano in his prime will likely be a very solid player for the Yankees. You DON'T trade a Prior for Cano. You just don't. The Yanks WOULD jump at that deal, in a heartbeat.
  13. NorthsideAvenger
    I highly doubt that. They may if they didn't think their man would be available till the winter for some reason. Then they could blame the Cubs current record on Dusty, the Cubs record at the end of the season on Larry, and get the man they REALLY want this winter.... But if their guy is available now, then Larry as interim would make little sense. I still doubt it. I could see Dick Pole as the interim manager---if he isn't fired with Baker...if/when that happens---but not Rothschild.
  14. NorthsideAvenger
    I highly doubt that.
  15. NorthsideAvenger
    What is it with Baker and former Twins? Kept putting Hawkins into a save situation, even tho everybody and their mama's knew Hawkins was about as comfortable as closer, as I am in a speedo. (SORRY for the image, just trying to put a comparable scenerio) Same with Jones with left-handed pitchers. How many times does Dusty Baker have to be slapped upside the head, before he gets "it?"
  16. NorthsideAvenger
    He may not have the legs any more to play the outfield well, but the man still has 8 GGs on the shelf -- hardly the worst ever in LF. Agreed. Alot of people forget that Bonds was a "great defensive" player in his prime. People focus on his offensive talents, but few people do know that Bonds is NOT the worst LFer---currently, but his career---in MLB history. I'd have to go with Hundley. He made routine plays, look absolutely hard. Jim Belushi could have played a better the LF then Hundley.
  17. NorthsideAvenger
    The may have to "stand pat" for the time being, considering any "valuable" OFer isn't on the market, and the Yankees simply just can't throw money at EVERY team. I'm sure they will target guys like Hunter, C. Wilson, etc..etc...
  18. NorthsideAvenger
    As long as Hendry doesn't take Kruk's "advice" then the Cubs should be alright.
  19. NorthsideAvenger
    Trading for Conine is strictly a "contender trying to strengthen up the bench" type move. And the Cubs are closer to competing with the Pirates for last place, then they are for a playoff spot. Just say no to Conine.
  20. NorthsideAvenger
    Depends on how cheap the Marlins are. The Yanks could throw Philip Hughes, Melky Cabrera, and a wad of cash at them for him. It would not be an even return, but hey, money talks. And if that happens, you might as well fold up the Marlins organization, cause that would signal the fact that the Marlins have no intentions of competing again.
  21. NorthsideAvenger
    Well, Novoa AND Williamson has pitch well in today's game. Now if the Cubs offense, would get some runs and ACTUALLY lead late in the game, it's good to know that the Cubs bullpen might actually have some depth.
  22. NorthsideAvenger
    Baker will finish the season because Hendry won't fire him. Why? Because then the heat will only be on Hendry and he knows that. Right now I think most fans despise Baker more and Hendry can be comfortable with that. Personally, I think, they both should go or they both should stay. To me, their both the same and it does no good to keep one. Ideally, they both should go. Baker WON'T finish the season. One way or another....either Baker will get fired, or he will resign. I believe he will be fired, if this team continues to play this bad. But it safe to say....everybody---maybe excluding Speier---on the coaching staff will not be back in 2007. :lol:
  23. NorthsideAvenger
    Does Baker make it to the ASB? And should baseball ammend the "every team has to be represented at the ASGame" rule? Cause....outside of Dempster and Barrettt....there is not ONE player that deserves to go to the ASG.
  24. NorthsideAvenger
    Maybe because---when healthy---Prior is better then Willis and Zito?
  25. NorthsideAvenger
    Prior for Cano, eh? We "need that 2B", eh? And while we at...we can trade Carlos Zambrano for Adam Kennedy. Kerry Wood for Orlando Hudson. Maybe we could the Reds to trade Brandon Phillps(more likely Rich Aurilla) for Maddux. And if we are lucky we might even get the Rockies to trade us Luis Gonzalez (the INF, not the OFer) for Marshall AND Guzman. I mean, you can't have too many 2B on one roster. All of this would fall under the "Phillips dunderhead file." Geez, no wonder he hasn't found a GM job since the Mets canned his butt.
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