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  1. NorthsideAvenger
    I would like to apologize on behalf of all Alabamians for what Peavy did. I like to apologize for Terrell Owens (Alexander City native).
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    That's the plan. I thought you knew this, Vance, I mean they did open up CF after the trade of Wily "Don't call me Juan Pierre, cause I play like Pierre" Tavares? The signing only affects Craig Biggio and not Chris Burke. The Astros would have been better off to give Burke second and go after another CF. Biggio is only worth anything when batting at home against lefties. Perhaps, but he Astros think Burke is a better bet in CF then 2B, so.
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    Big sigh of relief. Those sons of bitches! :wink: why....Why...........WHY?????????? 8)
  4. NorthsideAvenger
    I kinda like this move. You can't have too many power arms. And who knows MAYBE, just maybe.....oh....nevermind. As long as Howard isn't blocking other pitchers who are better then he is...then I am fine with it. Five years ago, I would have LOVED to have Ben Howard and Matt Harrington in the Cubs system, but not....they are just journeymen pitchers. Man, it never ceases to amaze me, on how many players waste their god given ability to play baseball.
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    That's the plan. I thought you knew this, Vance, I mean they did open up CF after the trade of Wily "Don't call me Juan Pierre, cause I play like Pierre" Tavares? The signing only affects Craig Biggio and not Chris Burke.
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    I'm not going to lie, but this topic has gone from the contract of Marquis, to pretty much gibberish. How many different ways can we say Marquis is not a very good pitcher?
  7. NorthsideAvenger
    The Bears play there best when they are the "underdogs." And while the Saints, much like the Cowboys, and the Giants before them were the "sexy" pick for the Super Bowl, I still maintain the best team in the NFC is the Bears, and unfortunately they are not the healthies. But I see a Bears/Saints in the NFC Champ game, with the Bears winning easily something like 28-10. The Bears take on BALTIMORE Ravens, in the SB, with the Bears winning an NFL nightmare game...15-10.
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    No, that'd be ridiculous. If that were the case, you'd go on offense first. Not if you were planning on going for 2. But yeah, they definitely didn't let them score. I agree. If Boise St. offense was so "hot" then why did it take 4th down to finally get into the endzone? But I am happy for Boise State, and they now should have the respect from the BCS and fans or these major conferences.
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    The only reason why the Yankees are going to be mentioned, is simply because they are the Yankees. Otherwise, they may get a conversation or two, but I don't see NYY being a big cog in negotiations for Santana. IMO, Minny will do one of two things with Santana: 1. Signed him long-term or 2. Trade him to the NL. I mean outside of Hughes/Tabata there's not to much talent the Twins would want for Santana, and I hope they re-signed him before this discussions becomes legitimate.
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    Wait what, the Cubs didn't get Org.of the Year? I am shocked, SHOCKED I tell ya. There's a conspiracy........hehehe
  11. NorthsideAvenger
    I agree. If the Twins are going to trade Santana (I hope for the future of their club, they don't) they are going to ask for Phillp Hughes AND Tabata to begin any negotiations. But as I mention earlier, I believe the Dodgers/Angels have better shots at landing Santana, due to their deeper farm systems.
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    The Reds already have Coffey,Weathers, Bray, Majewski, Cormier, and Stanton for the pen. Do they really need Reitsma too? Maybe at some point in 2007 the Reds and O's are going to make a trade with one another?
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    Look I don't want Santana to go to NY, and I would prefer to see Santana spend his career with the Twins (or the Cubs), but unless they can get him signed to a long-term contract after 2007 season/pre 2008 season, I think you have to atleast consider the option. Personally, I believe the Dodgers/Angels have better shots of landing Santana then the Yankees. With that said, the Twins don't have to considering moving Santana for another year and a half. So the possibility of the Yankees grabbing him is moot, seeing as Steinbrenner doesn't have patient, and would rather go go after Willis now, instead of Santana later (ie settling for Mondesi a few yrs back, instead of being able to get Cliff Floyd).
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    i'd take zambrano over any of those three, and that's probably what the yankees are thinking too. I dont think many would disagree, but that still doesnt mean they have to trade Johnson. You can say that again (oh, wait; you DID say that again). :D :D Rumor has it that the Yanks believe they can lure Clemens for a full year and in order to do so had to get rid of Johnson since they are not the best of friends. And that they are stockpiling prospects for a Santana/Willis trade. Although, I think they have quite a ways to go unless they are going to give up hughes on that front. Both teams are going to want quality over quantity. And right now other than Hughes thats Tabata and Duncan and thats it. Owings and Nippert would help, but they probably still need to get more. But at least Cashman has a plan here. Willis maybe, but no way they could get Santana. Don't say that. I package starting with Hughes/Tabata and includes Duncan/Sanchez (the kid they got from Detroit) could be enough to get the Twins at least interested. But I'm sure Minny is going to want to get Santana signed to a new contract, because, if I am not mistaken, the Twins are getting a new stadium, and I'm sure they want Santana/Mauer/Morneau to be the foundation of the team.
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    Same to you. Have fun and drink a lot responsibly. Drink until Soriano looks like a good outfielder :wink: Drink until Albert Pujols looks like he is 26 yrs old. :lol:
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    Not me.. Bears 24 Packers 10
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    Exactly. Boras' whole strategy is playing teams off one another (or the appearance of playing teams off of one another). His main goal is to get to the open market ASAP. While he and the Whitesox do not have the best relationship, if its best for his client and best for his own pocketbook, he will do it. Moving to one of the best HR hitters parks in the league will definitely help his case in free agency. Its not probable, but its possible. But he stilll need the White Sox cooperation, cause everybody knows Kenny Williams will rarely, if ever now, deal with him. Not even Boras could convince teams that the White Sox are interested in A. Jones, when everybody in MLB knows of Williams dislike of Boras. So, I seriously doubt, Williams is going to play along with Boras.
  18. NorthsideAvenger
    But Ben Sheets falls into the Mark Prior catergory of "When healthy." A full season of Z is better then on off and on season of Sheets. Besides...if Z would cut down on his walks, I believe he would become a BETTER pitcher then Sheets.
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    Isn't Kevin Youkilis "Greek?" I remember somehwere where his nickname is "The Greek God of Walks." Maybe I heard wrong, but I doubt it. From his wikipedia page: Despite the "Greek God of Walks" nickname, Youkilis is not Greek. He is actually a Romanian Jew. Because, I thought I heard Peter Angelos was trying to secure Youkilis for the Greek National Team. Now I know why Youkilis wasn't invited.
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    Isn't Kevin Youkilis "Greek?" I remember somehwere where his nickname is "The Greek God of Walks." Maybe I heard wrong, but I doubt it.
  21. NorthsideAvenger
    Are the Cubs considering him for a minor league coaching job? Or a broadcaster? Cause it can't be as a baseball player, because I would prefer The Gremlin---you know who I am talking about---to David Newhan. I hope this is one "derby" the Cubs should lose.
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    Didn't know you were a Realgm'er, Rammy. Your take on the Posey suspension? Posey should have been SUSPENDED from a wire, like a pinata and the Bulls should be allowed to take their swings at this wannabe gangsta.
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    You'd rather have, say, Jose Macias over Mark Prior? I have to say, the lengths you're willing to go to to repeatedly slam Prior with this absurd notion of "baseball toughness" is beyond ridiculous at this point. It is. And Don isn't taking into consideration the given the current market $4mill on a 26 yr old pitcher with Prior's talent/upside is a flat out bargain. I know, don is tired on the "Expectations" of Prior, by the law of averages suggests that SOONER or later Prior will be healthy and dominant again. And I am glad, don is NOT the GM, or he would have traded ARam for a pack of gum, and a nudie mag.
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    Apparently you forgot the "I hate Scott Boras, and will never deal with his clients ever again" proclamation he made awhile back. The White Sox only has one Boras client on their teams, (Joe Crede), I believe, and the only reason why they haven't moved him yet, is because of two reasons: 1. there isn't a credible stopgap replacement on the FA market and 2. Josh Fields isn't ready. So I doubt Andruw Jones goes to the White Sox.
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    Had Z been a free agent this offseason, I think he'd have received more money in his contract than Zito. Nah. I think Z would get somewhere in the neighborhood of 6 yr $96 mill. The Cy Young that Zito won and the fact that Z doesn't have one, (as silly as it sounds, as someone mentioned earlier) is a big difference. Now could anybody imagine had JOHAN SANTANA been a FA this yr? He could have easily broken the $150 mill barrier for pitchers.
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