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Monster year for Aramis Ramirez in 2006
NorthsideAvenger replied to AramisRamirez's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
Given the right lineup, and the right personnel behind him, I think he can. That why I think it would be a CAREER yr. But come on, deep down, you love to see ARam put up those numbers, because you know if ARam is putting up those numbers....the Cubs are kicking butt. -
Some Cubs notes from Ken Rosenthals: Wouldn't be surprise if Javy Vasquez ends up with the Cubs, the Cards, or the Indians. Abreu to the Cubs or Mariners is something he prolly stole from this board. Lee is eyeing Konerko new "contract" as the starting off point for his negotiations. Which he had better numbers this yr, and over the career. http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=37083
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So Beckett is the next Ismael Valdez? No thank you. Beckett is a talent, but is too _____ for my liking. Besides we already have Kerry Wood, why would need his clone?
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Article mentions that Furcal is likely to stay with Atlanta. Now, if we miss out on Pierre and Furcal... ? #-o ](*,) Does the SunTimes even have a columnist that is unbiased? La Duca would help write that story, is a White Sox fan. So of course, he going to say "But the White Sox have the better goods to lock up Pierre," or "Though the Cubs are expected to be Furcal's second choice, indications are strong he will return to the Atlanta Braves," that's because it was written by a White Sox fan disguised as a columnist, instead of an unbiased columnist. And I seriously doubt he has "heard sources" that says Furcal is going back to Atl. My guess is...because the Braves are on a tighter fical lease, they will be target Hoffman (remember Kolb and Resitma bombed last yr) and perhaps Lugo. If not they have cheaper options at SS, Pena, Jr...Betemit, etc. The Braves have said they make retaining Furcal a "priority" is nothing more then a PR move to help soften theblow of losing Furcal.
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Something tells me...this Murton kid will be right there with Bay. Maybe not much with the power, but all-around skills. I like Jason Bay, and I would trade Scott Rolen, Anthony Reyes, and Yadier Molina (cause Pujols would be overpaying) for Bay....and the Cards get Todd Walker, Jose Macias, and Mark Redman. That's a fair trade. :lol:
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I knew there was that if Rothschild wasn't picked up, the he would replace Larry as PC, but we won't know now.
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If the breakdown of Eyre contract has been posted, then I apologize, but the bolded area gave me :shock: ](*,) . When does a solid, but unspectular reliever get a "no-trade clause?" Something tells me, the Cubs were the only team to even offer a no trade clause.
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Take it with a grain of salt regarding Furcal, but......
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Abreu was a Cubs.....Winston Abreu that is.... :lol:
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And why does people assumes that Giles would even consider the Cubs? Have people ever thought that Hendry may have express interests in Giles, but his agent inform the Cubs, that he isn't interested in going to the Cubs, or even the Cards? Maybe Giles was Hendry's 1st choice, but I get the feeling that Giles is going to stay in Cali (maybe the Dodgers?Angels?) unless the Cards/Cubs offer TOO MUCH for Giles.
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Eyre Soon to be a Cub
NorthsideAvenger replied to b_wiggy_66's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
Here's what is scary about Eyre: ERAs in 2000, 2002, 2004: 6.63, 4.46, 4.10 ERAs in 2001, 2003, 2005: 3.45, 3.32, 2.63 Last I looked, 2006 is considered an even numbered year. But to be fair....he's gotten a little (chicken) better each of the even yrs. I don't know if I would give him 3 yrs, or ore then $2.5 mill per, but anything to keep Bartosh from being an option, I consider a solid move. -
Ryan Dempster dresses as Captain America at Blackhawks Game
NorthsideAvenger replied to rocket's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
You mean, "Those wacky Canadians, eh?" -
Monster year for Aramis Ramirez in 2006
NorthsideAvenger replied to AramisRamirez's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
The problem is that his current contract can be voided after this season if he chooses to :( And if he puts ups the "monster MVP numbers" as expected, then he is going to be worth the new contract. This is a win-win situation for the Cubs, and ARam. Here's to a .340/.420/ 47 hr/135 rbi's type monster season. -
No, not yet, probably not ever I'm guessing. I'm guessing when they dealt for Matt Murton, with Nomar as a throw-in. Or how about getting Lee for Choi? Or how about Ramirez for Hill, Hernandez, and Bruback? Getting Williams for Hawkins? The Cubs have been batting .500 with moves lately.
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In Texas?
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7 yrs $84 mill for a 32 yr old CF, who hadn't recieved that kind of "love" that Boras prolly promise during the offseason. Who thinks the longer Boras keeps the 7 yr $84 mill mantra up, the longer Damon will remain unsign, or ends up in Detroit (who has the reigning patsy of an owner)? Sorry, CAPTAIN CAAAAVVVVEEEEEMMMMAAAAANNNNNNN, it would be a stretch if Johhny even got half of the demand, much less the full amount. But call ka-razy, but no team (including the morons in NY) is going to give a 32 yr old, pretty weak defensive CF that kind of money. Heck it wouldn't surprise me, if tells ignore Damon till 2006.
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This the the main reason, I am not that interested in acquiring Wilkerson. We have a very similar ballplayer in Matt Murton is, IMO, will be the better player in less then 2 yrs. I just don't like tweeners players like Wilkerson. Bat not good enough for a corner, but not adequately tolerable in CF on defense. This is the reason I am more interested in Pierre. I wouldn't mind Wilkerson, but only if they can't land anybody better.
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I thought you were talking about Buehrle for Mulder?
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Whoa. jmajew; Let's not be saying things you don't mean. His average is just that...average....but the kid does get on base at a .350 clip over the course of his career. He has 20 homerun talent (RFK was just killer on power last yr) He doesn't run particularly well, but is by no means slow. IMO, Wilkerson would be a solid corner OF acquisiton, but by no means what I want him in CF. Wilkerson is much more then a "4 OFer" your implying. Wilkerson is an everyday player. And this is coming from a person, who is not that high on Wilkerson, but I would take him, in a heartbeat. I could live with Murton/Pierre/Wilkerson OF.
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Furcal isn't going to get $50 million, unless the Mets are the dumb team who wants him. Furcal is going to get around 38 to 42 mill over 4 yrs, period. I still want Furcal. And on Wilkerson....hello people we already have a "Wilkerson type" player on the team....he's call Matt Murton.
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Any news on Burnett?
NorthsideAvenger replied to Rusch33's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
I hate to say it....but AJ will end up in Seattle. Toronto doesn't have the resources to sign Burnett. So i see Tor signing a decent bat, instead. -
Double post....my bad.
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Go for it. He's numbers have improve over the past three yrs, and while a slight decline is within a yr or so, I think it would be worth a 2 yr deal.
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Where does Hairston fit in?
NorthsideAvenger replied to Mizzou's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
How about: To Boston: Jerry Hairston, Jr...and the remaining hair cream of Nomar. To Chicago: a crate full of Boston baked beans. -
Correct. Yet another great trade by Ed Lynch, especially since Aguilera got that magically 300th save with the Cubs in that great 2000 campaign. Not that Lohse has been spectuclar, but rather just another example of the Cubs trading for an over-the-hill less than great player. -Banghart I don't regret trading Lohse.