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  1. NorthsideAvenger
    Considering the fact he's Canadian, but dressed up as "Captain AMERICA" at the least hallloween, I would say so.
  2. NorthsideAvenger
    But shouldn't that also involve Julio Zuleta?
  3. NorthsideAvenger
    :-s :wink:
  4. NorthsideAvenger
    (Cheesy Jim Edmonds gay joke alert) Jim Edmonds is so GAY (figuratively)...... How gay is he..... Jim Edmonds is so gay....that even Elton John makes fun of him..... (runs and hides)
  5. NorthsideAvenger
    Willis over Wood health wise, yes....Willis over Prior...NO.
  6. NorthsideAvenger
    Look, everybody SHOULD know by know what Barrett brings to the table. Above average production at a position that is dominated by "defensive p;ayers." I would not trade Barrett for any "great defensive catcher who can't hit". I'm tired of players like Sandy Martinez, Paul Bako, etc, and the Cubs finally got a catcher who actually produces, and is not an "automatic out." Look, Barrett is no gold glover, BUT, he isn't that bad defensively that the Cubs should consider taking his bat out of the lineup. Barrett SHOUJLD be an All-Star this yr, and IMO, is the best offensive catcher in the NL.
  7. NorthsideAvenger
    The Cubs won't go after Abreu, simply because going after Bobby would ultimately mean the Cubs felt they made a mistake by signing Jones. For the ups and down, I don't see the Cubs moving Jones (at least not in the first yr of the deal), and I differently don't see Hendry admitting he made a mistake by signing Jones, until after the 2007 season or 2nd yr of the deal. I don't see the Cubs making any SIGNIFICANT move by the deadline. And the only deal I could see getting done, would be getting a RH POP off the bench. But Abreu is all but a pipedream right now.
  8. NorthsideAvenger
    Nope. It was a completely unexciting average Cubs game. You didn't miss anything. :lol:
  9. NorthsideAvenger
    Ok....what'd I miss? Something good happen? 8)
  10. NorthsideAvenger
    To get into Sidney "The Brisket basket" Ponson head, I think the Cubs should play "Eat it" by Wierd Al Yankovic.
  11. NorthsideAvenger
    That is music to my ears. The less comfortable a player is at Wrigley Field, the less they will performed at their best. Don't fell bad, the Cbs would do it TO EVERY TEAM that plays at Wrigley this yr, so St. Louis isn't singled out. EVERY TEAM has "dirty little secrets" that they use on opposing teams. That is not just a Cubs thing.
  12. NorthsideAvenger
    The Giants also have Armando Benitez due back from the DL as soon as he's eligible, so I'd imagine they'd wait to begin evaluating their pen until after he's back and throwing in the 9th. The Braves have no such closer waiting in the wings, except for Devine, as you said, but with the way he's pitched so far in the bigs, both in his time last year, and this year, I'd worry about him as a closer. But considering that since Benitez signed with the Giants, he has become "fragile" as a closer. I agree, they will evaluate their club first (possibly bringing up Merkin Valdez up, etc) but it wouldn't surprise me, if the Giants would be interested in Williamson.
  13. NorthsideAvenger
    I'm not convince about the Brewers. Yes, they are 5-0, but in every game they HAD to come back to win. Playing "cardiac kids" is not a good way to win. There are some intriguing talent on that team (*Turnbow, OMG, what a friggin' stud) but I do think Brewers ultimately will falter, and finish behind the Cardinals and the Astros, as those two teams will finish behind the Cubs. Question: What WERE the Angels (or for that matter Philadelphia) thinking by letting Turnbow go?
  14. NorthsideAvenger
    Especially since Renteria has left his life.
  15. NorthsideAvenger
    YY (Insert gay Edmonds joke here)
  16. NorthsideAvenger
    With that way the Giants bullpen gave up a 8 run inning to the Braves, I suspect they MAY become more interested in Williamson then the Braves. At least in ATL, they have Joey Devine that THEY might turn to as closer, before they look outside of the org.
  17. NorthsideAvenger
    This is a same organization that has stoood behind: 1: LaRussa accusing the Cubs (and for that matter the Red Sox) of stealing signs. 2: Matt Morris---back in 2003---would rather "lay down" against the Astros, instead of watching the Cubs win the division. 3: Steve Kline making that statement that he "wished" Mark Prior would take a line drive off the forehead, and never pitched again. So I wouldn't take what Edmonds said seriously. Besides, I think we learned something tonight, APPARENTLY Edmonds needs hot water to help keep his makeup on, or he is a grinch in the morning.
  18. NorthsideAvenger
    What's the story behind it? I'm not sure of the details, however, Ned Colleti worked for the Cubs for 12 years then worked for the Giants. I believe he had a run in of sorts with Baker while there. Now that he is with the Dodgers, he seemingly doesn't want to work with, or deal with the Cubs. I'm sure someone else can fill you in better. That makes sense. Kinda makes you wonder if Colletti offered ridculous money to Furcal just to stick it to us. Giving a underachieving SS $13 mill a yr for 3 yrs, again that'll the Cubs. Glad LA got the "Idiot" Colletti, cause IMO, Ned has no ability to run an organization. And seeing as the Dodgers don't really have a plan for their franchise, they are a match.
  19. NorthsideAvenger
    IF I was a Reds fan, I would be hoping that this means Womack is heading to the unemployment line. Seeing as Freel/Aurilla/Phillips can ALL play 2B/SS and Phillps/Freel would still provide speed. To be honest...Womack simply doesn't have a spot on the Reds, now.
  20. NorthsideAvenger
    First: The Dodgers already have Danys Baez, so trading for Williamson doesn't really make to much sense. Second: I'd take Dionar Navarro for Williamson, since the Dodgers seems to love this Russell Martin kid.
  21. NorthsideAvenger
    Brenly or Kasper, said how much this team looks "so much different" after that bunt attempt. And I agree. This team, looks like is going to things we haven't seen in a loooonnnnggg time.
  22. NorthsideAvenger
    No kidding. His catching ability is just bad. He sets up too late, he hops around before the pitch, and he has a tendency to lunge instead of block. That said, the Cubs need all the offense they can get. ----------- You are overstating Barrett's weakness. Todd Hundley was bad as a catcher, but Barrett---while he won't be confused with Hank White---is still at least serviceable.
  23. NorthsideAvenger
    Not me, I'm glad they are extended Hendry now.
  24. NorthsideAvenger
    Let me remind you that in 2003 against the Mets in which the Cubs clobbered the Mets 15-2 on Opening Day (Corey went 4-6 w/ 2 hrs and 7 rbis, I believe). They lost to Al Leiter the next day, but on the series finale the Cubs beat Trax 6-3. So yes, the Cubs have won a "remaining game in the series after scoring 15+ runs on Opening Day." I get back from class and we're down 1, the difference being a BRONSON ARROYO home run??? We need new pitchers. The Cubs need to do a better job at pich selection. Glendon should not be re-signed (I know that was a d'uh) and Williams won't finish the yr as a Cubs. But until then, the Cubs have to find out who will step up and who needs to ship out.
  25. NorthsideAvenger
    Wood is NOT a useless arm. Just so you know. Matsui has already stated he WILL only play for the Yankees and when his NY playing days are over....he will head back to Japan. And Sheffield, is a product of the steroids---alledgedly. So, I don't know how Matsui/Sheffield was even brought into this conservation. And YOU COULD MAKE A CASE that Wood is more important to the Cubs, then Matsui or Sheffield would be. Thus making that trade scenerion a stupid trade.
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