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  1. NorthsideAvenger
    Willis is just outside of the Top 15 in all of baseball (I'd rank him around 16-18), so he is DEFINATELY NOT WORTH Pie and Murton.
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    Buerhle's 2006 vs 2005 was the biggest problem. None of those other guys were particularly special pitchers, so their more or less average seasons were not surprising. Trading Garcia isn't going to kill the Sox. Mediocre pitching is likely to be very overrated this offseason, if a GM can find value in dealing away an expensive mediocre pitcher, he'd be wise to make such a move. No, trading Garcia isn't going to kill the Sox, but on the flip side, getting Sheffield doesn't really make the Sox better. This move reeks of a move being made just to make a move. It's a lateral move AT BEST.
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    I thought the downfall to the White Sox this past yr, was pitching, and NOT hitting? Why continue to build a Texas Rangers esque offensive lineup, and limit your pitching option? You know the "outslug the opposition" theory does not work. Heck, even the Sox prove that theory. This deal makes no sense for the Sox (and yes, I know the Sox are trying to free up a spot for Brandon McCarthy). I wouldn't be surprise to see this deal take place, tho. Garcia isn't very good, but he's paid like somebody who is (and is going into a free agency year). Their problem wasn't a lack of Freddy Garcias. Their problem was that Buerhle went from very good, to bad, in one season. Buehlre wasn't the only one. Contreras went from very good in the first half, to below average in the second half. Garland was extremely luck (opp hit .290 both halves, but managed a mid 4's era. Vazquez was the only one pitching well in the 2nd half. It was a totaly rotation effort to NOT make the playoffs, with the offense the White Sox had. I know the Yanks are desparate to get rid of Sheff, but since they already know what Vasquez can do in NY, what makes them think Garcia will do any better?
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    ARod does not want to look like he's giving up in NY, and the Yankees don't want to look like they are willing to give him away. I'd love to see how Hendry would handle this if he were in Cashman's position. Think it would start off with a robust smear campaign? Do you remember the "Sammy Sosa in 2004?" Something similar to that.
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    That statement is so inaccurate, it is not even funny. He is an above-average pitcher, with charm, but he is NOT one of the best pitchers in the game. There are atleast 10-12 pitchers, I would take over Willis right now. But on the flip side...if the Cubs did acquire Willis, the Cubs could solve two problems with one stone. Adding another ML cstarting caliber pitcher, and help settle the pinch hitting holes the Cubs have. Could you imagine having the option to pinch hit either Willis or Zambrano late in the game, over a guy like Izturis or Cedeno?
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    I thought the downfall to the White Sox this past yr, was pitching, and NOT hitting? Why continue to build a Texas Rangers esque offensive lineup, and limit your pitching option? You know the "outslug the opposition" theory does not work. Heck, even the Sox prove that theory. This deal makes no sense for the Sox (and yes, I know the Sox are trying to free up a spot for Brandon McCarthy). I wouldn't be surprise to see this deal take place, tho.
  7. NorthsideAvenger
    Too late.
  8. NorthsideAvenger
    I have this remote that you can have. 8)
  9. NorthsideAvenger
    I do too. I mean...Heilman has been "begging" to start again for a few yrs now, and it has fallen on deaf ears. And my guess would be when he becomes a FA (don't know his contract status) he would leave the Mets, for a team that give him the opportunity to start. And right now, I don't see the Mets putting him in the rotation, and the backend of their bullpen is loaded (Sanchez/Feliaino/Mota/Wags). So, I think a deal of Eyre for Heilman could work for both teams, or a deal like Wuertz/Fontenot for Heilman would be another deal the Mets MIGHT do.
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    Considering the Mets options at 2b as of right now is Jose Valentin and Anderson Hernandez (I believe), I could see the Mets be interested in Patterson. (Yes, I know, Minaya could also sign his pet Soriano to play 2b, now that he is available). I think the Mets might be more interested in a "legit bullpen arm" like Howry (I wouldn't trade him), or Eyre (I would trade Scott) moreso then Patterson. Reasoning...quality bullpen arms are harder to find then MI who can play. I could see Heilman ending up in Chicago.
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    It doesn't ring hollow, and I appreciate the sentiment. Do me a favor, though. When the Cubs are on the verge again, whenever that may be, root against them. I want the full victory experience, and that includes disappointed Cards fans. We now resume our regularly scheduled sulking. There will be more then enough dissapointed Cards fans when the Cubs win, not to include ManEatingTarp.
  13. NorthsideAvenger
    That's not going to happen. He knows what Pierre is going to want, and he also knows the Cubs have more holes then Natalie Maines (of the Dixie Chicks) have working brain cells. Even Hendry knows he can't afford to give Pierre "Furcal contract", when everybody with a brain cell knows, Pierre ain't worth much more the utlity man money.
  14. NorthsideAvenger
    You're right, Wood is no dummy. He KNOWS he isn't going to get a BIG deal, and most likely will only get a incentive laden contract. So if you are going to settle for that kind of contract, why not stick to the ONLY organization. KW loves the city, loves the org (I don't know why, but he does), so like ARam, KW will be back in Chicago.
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    Hendry would not had gone after Piniella, if he felt he wasn't going to re-sign ARam. I have no worries about ARam playing anywhere but Chicago next yr.
  16. NorthsideAvenger
    So winning a World Series in 2002 and 2006 isn't good enough? :twisted: Why not just sign Craig Counsell? He was on the 97 and 01 WS champs teams. Maybe Counsell will be "Hendry's Top Target." Shut.Up. I think Counsell can play 3B. We don't need to be giving anyone any ideas. #-o
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    So winning a World Series in 2002 and 2006 isn't good enough? :twisted: Why not just sign Craig Counsell? He was on the 97 and 01 WS champs teams. Maybe Counsell will be "Hendry's Top Target."
  18. NorthsideAvenger
    If someone drafts a guy who isn't Ken Griffey or A-Rod, and guarantees that guy will make the big leagues, he's either lying or has way too high an opinion of himself. Albert Pujols is a prick. Hope he's proud that he's part of the reason an elderly man is stocking shelves at WalMart instead of doing what he loves. How depressing that he'll soon have a world series ring on his finger. Gives me another reasons to dispise Pujols. In fact if they win the Series, I know of a place where I would like to see Pujols put that ring........hint: it ain't on his finger. But it doesn't surprise me he is a prick, because look who his manager is...."The King of Pricks." Not to mention he is teammates to Rolen and Edmonds, who are the "Clown Pricks of baseball." So,is it any wonder why Pujols is such a prick.
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    Would you believe, Judge Whitey from Futurama?
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    People talk about his offense, but let's fact it...at this point, Bonds defensively position are limited to pretty much 1st base and DH. This guy looks SOOOOO OLD in the OF, he makes Todd Hundley look good. I say let Detroit or Anaheim go after him.
  21. NorthsideAvenger
    per Joel Sherman of the NY Post. He isn't suggesting that the Cubs will go after Sheffield, he is suggesting that the Cubs could be interested IF the Yanks pick up abit of Sheff's contract. But I still say heck no.
  22. NorthsideAvenger
    It was a crappy ending, but that was A FUN SUMMER of baseball.
  23. NorthsideAvenger
    And the Cubs can't seem to figure out what FA can help them (Beltran, Vlad?), and which FA can't help them as much (Rusch/Perez/Jones). Apparently, in the Cubs eyes, EVERY player is on the same level.
  24. NorthsideAvenger
    If Boras/Jones are going to want $20 mill, then Boras better advise his client to find another profession, cause he won't be playing baseball for that amount. And no, let's not focus on Vernon Wells, who is looking for Johnny Damon type contract (and yes, so is Torii Hunter) for his next contract. Let's focus on Felix Pie, or one of the lower tier CFers, like Roberts/Lofton/Crisp. Yeah, let's switch focus to the lower tier CFers. That's a great idea!!!! And your choice for CF is? Both Wells/Jones are FA after next yr, and like Pierre, both seems determine to hit the market. So trying to acquire either one of them RIGHT NOW for prospects, seems to be a waste of trading chips. I rather have Crisp/Lofton/Roberts for one yr, and then make a making FA splash next yr, over trading for one them, and losing them for nothing, ala Pierre. So what is YOUR plan?
  25. NorthsideAvenger
    link A half-assed bid isn't going to get us Matsuzaka. Super. Give me that #4 starter, baby! Whoohoo!! So apparently, Hendry plan is to COPY the Cards plan. Whoopie.
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