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  1. NorthsideAvenger
    Only if the Yanks do a falt bid of say.....$50 million would they not be outbid. If the amount if lower, say in the $20-30 mill, then sure the Yanks could and will be outbid. If Steiny is obsessed with winning next yr, I could see him ordering Cashman to bi at least $40 mill.
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    I want Bonds as much as I want migraines. But, I COULD tolerate and his incredibly shrinking defense in LF, ONLY if the Cubs can land a CF with incredible range in CF, or atleast above-average range. If the Cubs could limit the amount of grass Bonds would have to field in LF, then PERHAPS he would be of interest, but if the Cubs don't upgrade CF, his offense contribution really wouldn't make up for his liability in the field. In that case, I would rather trade for he who wears a red uniform. But if the Cubs could land say Vernon Wells, or Rocco Baldelli, who could take pressure off defensively for Bonds, then signing Bonds, would be an intriguing pick up.
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    How about a 30 million dollar bid with a 4/30 contract with a player option for the 5th year? works for me as well. Question is, how much is boras going to want to string out of the winner. Considering the "window" for the winner of the bid and Boras/Matsuzaka would have when talking contract. Boras can't really afford to "string out the winner." Right now, if the Cubs win the bid....I would offer Boras/Matsazaka a "generous deal" of 5 yrs $50 mill (as someone allude to earlier) at the start of the negotiations, and tell Boras that the deal won't change much up or down. The franchise that wins the bid, wins all together, whether they signed him or not. Is there anything to stop a team, say like the Orioles or Blue Jays, from bidding some outrageous number (with no intention of signing the player) so that the Yankees don't win? Because, as I understand, if the teams don't come to a deal, the team gets its bid money back. I think all of MLB would hate that team, so maybe that's the answer to my question. Yes there is...In fact it was answer earlier in the thread. The cliff notes version of the answer would..if a team is proven o only make a bid (and low ball in neg....), just to keep him away from another team, Selig would pretty much step in, and void the deal. The rights to Matuazaka would go to the 2nd highest bidder.
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    Yeah, I remember that sho------- (OOCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) I think Glenallen's homerun that day, just hit me in the back of the head.....Dang!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (rubs head)
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    How about a 30 million dollar bid with a 4/30 contract with a player option for the 5th year? works for me as well. Question is, how much is boras going to want to string out of the winner. Considering the "window" for the winner of the bid and Boras/Matsuzaka would have when talking contract. Boras can't really afford to "string out the winner." Right now, if the Cubs win the bid....I would offer Boras/Matsazaka a "generous deal" of 5 yrs $50 mill (as someone allude to earlier) at the start of the negotiations, and tell Boras that the deal won't change much up or down. The franchise that wins the bid, wins all together, whether they signed him or not.
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    Maybe that is the reason why there was a "$21 million dollar bid" leaked to the media. If the Yankees are going to wait to the last minute, have them have to "think" about their bid.
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    Yeah Im really trying not to get excited about this, I think he's going to wind up in NY or maybe Texas. Yeah, if you want the Cubs to land somebody, you have to think negative about the possibility of getting said player. Which means....(using my own distorted sense of logic) I do not want this Japanese pitcher anywhere near the Cubs. (And hopefully you understand what I mean)
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    As Pink and cool have already touched on....the rumor $21 million bid is nothing but a smokescreen. One thing FOR SURE, is that no team is going to bid UNDER $21 million.
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    Yes. Because if ARam goes bye-bye, then Hendry is prolly a half-season (or a VERY BAD start to the 2007 season) away from being fired. Re-signing goes a little bit of ways to help Hendry secure his job.
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    LOL
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    So instead of crap, the Orioles got turds. There is no winners in that, just blah.....
  12. NorthsideAvenger
    I agree to a degree. It would have to depend who the back C is and who the mid relief guy is. Otherwise, the Backup C would createas many wins with his ability, as the mid relief. On the list of importance, TO ME, there are the same. Because you CAN alway find a back up C (note: I didn't say "GOOD") as much as you can find a mid relief guy. In fact both roles could be reasonably filled by players from the farm. Now this I will agree....100%. Getting Howry/Erye were NOT bad chooses, but the fact that Jim elected to address the bullpen, before he address the offense is literally quite disturbing. Howry and Eyre (and to a certain degree Remlinger a few yrs back) should have been mere add ons, not the "prime FA". I hope Hendry has learn not to underestimate how bad the Cubs offense can get, and address it.
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    They got a win, we got the shuffle. Fair trade I think. If this season ends like that....then yeah...the Dolphins have the "Beat the Bears during a undefeated campaign, twice) rights for all I care. I rather have a SB win, over being undefeated during the reg season and losing quickly in the playoffs. With that said, the Giants better be ready next week, cause there will be some ANGRY Bears coming to NY.
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    The Bears GOT caught loooking ahead to the Giants. That's all I got to say. But if the 2006 season is identical to the 1985 season, then I don't give a crap the Bears lose to the Dolphins. The Dolphins (and their fans) can have that distinction for all I care, but as long as the Bears are standing tall at the end of this yr, this possibe loss don't mean a thing.
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    http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/columnists/cs-061104rogers,1,630308.column?coll=cs-cubs-headlines Seems like philly would be paying a pretty steep price there for Sheffield. Looks like Hendry has targeted getting a guy like Schmidt/Matzuka/Zito and Lilly/Batista/Kuroda and a big bat Lee/Soranio/Wells/. I have not seen Hendry linked to Padilla yet this offseason but I would much prefer him over guys like Lilly and Batista. I would personally rather have Lilly over the 2nd tier options. Matsuzaka and Lilly would make me giddy. (raises right eyebrow) Wha.......?
  16. NorthsideAvenger
    Of course Cameron "loves" Baker, it is because players can get away with murder under Baker's watch. If San Diego hires Baker, then their position in the divison is what they deserve.
  17. NorthsideAvenger
    Matt Garza is a nice prospect and Bonser and Baker could be suitable number 3-4 starters, but none of them can replace 121 IP of 2.16 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, .205 BAA and 144 K. Yeah, but guess. Liriano was still a "ROOKIE" in 2006, not Cy Young. I mean, Minnesota will miss Liriano next yr, but Minnesota will do what they always done to continue to compete and that is improvise. Don't feel too sorry for Minnesota.
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    Matt Garza is a nice prospect and Bonser and Baker could be suitable number 3-4 starters, but none of them can replace 121 IP of 2.16 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, .205 BAA and 144 K. I know it's a different situation but, the Twins lost LaTroy Hawkins and Eddie Guardado and replace them with Joe Nathan/JC Romero/Juan Rincon and hasn't missed a beat (I know they have few options, but still). Somehow, they will manage to be fine.
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    Of course it is for a couple of reasons: 1: Crawford and Baldell are both about 2 yrs younger then Wells. 2: Both Crawford/Baldelli are locked up for the forseeible future. Whereas Wells is a FA after 2007 who is looking for Johnny Damon type money. If Hendry passes on Crawford and/or Baldelli for Wells, we really need to question his ability to make "smart trades."
  20. NorthsideAvenger
    Crawfords OPS + last year 111 Baldellis OPS +last year 119 Both were their age 24 seasons Assuming all options are picked up Crawford is signed 4 years 27.5M - 29M Assuming all options are picked up Baldelli is signed 5 years 28 +unnamed performance bonuses since Baldelli did not reach 600 PAs in 2006, which would have guaranteed him 4M more. So basically 4 years of Crawford is the same as 5 years of Baldelli. Baldelli has always played center, while Crawford has mainly played left. Even when Baldelli was out in 05, they played Damon Hollins in CF, not Crawford. I know hes a good athelete, but who knows how well he will fair in CF. I'm not so much concerned with his defense, just simply pointing that out. With Crawford having much more perceived value in the marketplace due to his steals, is it really a wonder which one is being heavily shopped by the DRays? They would much rather get rid of Crawford. I'd prefer Baldelli...afterall, we aren't creating a fantasy baseball team here. Like I said, I would love to get one of the two (pipedream would be to get both, but oh well), and if the Cubs can do it with say...Gooz/Marshall/Mateo/ type young arms, then move to it.
  21. NorthsideAvenger
    Agreed. Pujols is keeping the GG for 1st seat warm for Derrek Lee. When healthy there are FEW 1st basemen in Lee's catergory for defense. And quite frankly, Pujols is NOT one of them. Enjoy Pujols, it will be return to the RIGHTFUL owner starting in 2007.
  22. NorthsideAvenger
    For some reason, I think the Twins are going to cope nicely with the likes of Matt Garca (A phenom in his own right) Bonser and perhaps Scott Baker. So, I don't think the Twins are going to miss a beat.
  23. NorthsideAvenger
    OK. I found it in Raisin's post. Now my question, How come the Red Sox, Yankees, and Twins have such good drafts and have good records. Maybe the question is dumb, but what are the Red Sox, Yankees, and Twins know that the Cubs don't? As UK touched on, the grading of a draft 4 months later is going to be mostly based on how those same players were graded 4 months ago. In the case of the Red Sox and Yankees, highly rated players with signability concerns fell to them in later rounds and were signed above slot money (Red Sox: Daniel Bard, Lars Anderson, Ty Weeden and Ryan Kalish; Yankees: Ian Kennedy, Joba Chamberlain, Dellin Betances, Mark Melancon and Colin Curtis). The Cubs do this too (see: Samardzija, Huseby, Rundle) but not to the extent of the Red Sox and Yankees. The real judge of the draft will be a few years down the road. Ultimately, I think the Cubs did more in this draft, then what some pundits believe they did. The teams that "graded well" in this draft, their prospects have the same chances of making it to the pros as the Cubs prospects. Ultimately Colvin/Shark/Rundle/Anderson will rivalred any teams Top prospects of the draft of 2006.
  24. NorthsideAvenger
    What? Apparently, if you don't produce like Mike Piazza or even a Jorge Posada/Ivan Rodriguez in their primes, then any catcher is a "decidedly lousy run producer." Hey, Don http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/players/profile?playerId=3937 (as Desi Arnaz) You have sum 'splainin' to do, Don?
  25. NorthsideAvenger
    Yes on Baldelli, Hell yes on Crawford, but more likely to get Baldelli then Crawford.
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