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Hmmm...interesting trade. I'd like to see how Marshall would do in a starter role first though. Lou doesn't want 3 lefties in the rotation because the NL Central is predominantly right-handed hitters. Of course that's assuming Hill gets back in the rotation. I'm a bigger Milton Bradley fan than most people, but I don't really see anything about Kevin Millwood that says #2 starter. They guy has put up a 4.52 and 5.16 ERA the last two years, and actually had better numbers at home last year than on the road. I know most people get a boost from going to the NL, but I'm very confident that Z, Lilly, and Hill will all outproduce by the time the years over, and that seems like a lot to give up for a #4 and an outfielder, especially when you consider that move basically buries Pie.
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Maybe he's just going down there to stretch out his arm? But wait, we already have Hill down there... But wait, we could have just left Gallagher down there since he was already stretched out... But wait, all three of those options would be better in the rotation than Marquis and probably even Dempster... I'm lost...
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Why is DeRosa getting two days off in a row before an off day? I would really like him to not be hurt...
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http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3382020 I could 17 NSFW words in that nice little rant there, so not quite Lee Elia territory. But, man, is it music to my ears to hear how jealous he is of the Cubs....
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Wow.... Just...so many questions....
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Head to head, 10 team league, 6x6(HR, RBIs, Runs, SB, Avg, OPS) C-Brian McCann 1B-Helton 2B-Roberts SS-Reyes OF-Swisher, Ellsbury, Sizemore Util-Soto Bench-Zimmerman and Hermida Obviously I could move Soto to catcher, and slide Burrell into Util/OF. But I don't know if he can keep up his pace, or if Soto can keep up his pace for that matter. McCann looks like the top fantasy catcher in the league, but my outfield is really weak for a 10 team league. Thanks
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CAUTION: Small sample size alert In 15 games last year in National League Central ballparks (66 PA): 300/318/583, for a nice little 901 OPS, with 4 HR. I'm just saying....
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If Theriot were playing 2B and hitting 7th or 8th as he should be, there'd be much less venom at him. Unfortunately, he's not. And the day Theriot actually decides where he bats before a game is the day I understand that kind of anger.
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Screw you Braun. Learn how to slide.
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Wow. Just wow. That's just pathetic. This. Yeah, we know Cedeno's better. Theriot is a completely above average utility/backup player. It's obviously his fault that Lou starts him over Cedeno. But hey, go ahead and wish serious injury on him for that.
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He got knocked down by Rickie Weeks and hasn't hit well. He had 3 PAs. A walk, a sac fly, and a K. Bench him for a week. Or maybe Lou wanted Hart to go more than one inning. I know they treat Pie like crap, but between him, Soto, or DeRosa, Pie was clearly the best answer.
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http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3372794 Say what you will about the Soriano deal, but at least we're not stuck with this contract...
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I wonder what Soriano and Pie would have done with those throws
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Didn't really want to start a new topic, as this is still a pretty stupid offer, but wanted to see if you guys had any input or whatever... 10 team mixed league, H2H weekly, 6x6 (basics plus OPS, quality starts), all offensive positions + utility, 4 SP, 2 RP, 1 P, 3 total bench spots, and a DL spot. C-Brian McCann 1B-Todd Helton 2B-Brian Roberts SS-Jose Reyes 3B-Evan Longoria OF-Grady Sizemore OF-Nick Swisher OF-Jeremy Hermida Util-Soto Bench-Ellsbury, Zimmerman SP-Webb, Hamels, Jered Weaver, Marcum RP-Sherill, Francisco Cordero P-BJ Ryan Bench-Lackey DL-Kazmir The trade offer I'm getting is Ellsbury+Hamels for Joe Nathan+Bobby Abreu. Obviously not the best trade to make, but apparently everyone got tired of me picking up a new starting pitcher every day, and the new rule is 6 starts per week. Which means in about 3 weeks, when Lackey and Kazmir come off the DL, I'll have 7 starting pitchers able to make 6 starts total for the week. Clearly I need to get rid of starting pitchers. Do I even consider that trade? Which positions should I look to upgrade with my surplus of starting pitchers, and which starters should I be more willing to give up than others? Any opinions would be appreciated, thanks...
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The Diamondbacks say hello...
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I don't like being Fukudomeless, but...MURTON!!!! I'm really confused how Murton goes from riding the bench behind DeRosa/Cedeno (more or less), and then a last minute injury comes up and Lou bats him in front of both of them. Not complaining, but still...I figure it's got to say something about how little Lou thinks of Murton's defense?
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Wait what?
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In other action, Kyle Lohse, who currently owns a 0.74 ERA on the season, is throwing a 3 H/0 BB game through 7 against the Brewers, and leads 3-0. I'm not going to lie, I kinda like seeing Cards and White Sox fans get their hopes up.
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4/16 Dusty Baker's Reds (Fogg) @ Cubs (Z!) 7:05 CSN
squally1313 replied to ctcf's topic in Fred Hornkohl Game Thread Forum
You know, if I wasn't watching the game, I would just assume that meant a groundout to the catcher... PS This is fun... -
4/16 Dusty Baker's Reds (Fogg) @ Cubs (Z!) 7:05 CSN
squally1313 replied to ctcf's topic in Fred Hornkohl Game Thread Forum
And the Reds announcers response to this inning... "Hard to believe that the Cubs have played here at Wrigley Field for 94 years and have NEVER WON a World Series. This is the 100th anniversary of their last championship. ...And there's a single from Zambrano" -
Regardless of how incredibly insane this decision is, I just feel really bad for Murton. We are just wasting his prime years...he's done absolutely everything asked for him, and I haven't heard him publicly complain much at all no matter how much we jerked him around. And now he, as clearly the most MLB ready minor leaguer we have, gets looked over for a call up when our left fielder goes down. I just hope he keeps his head up, and at this point I just hope someone gives him a shot, Cubs or elsewhere.
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Red's announcers, when Dusty comes out- "It is gotten ugly here, almost beyond belief. Ever since game 6 back in 2003, this place has become filled with venom." =D> =D> =D>
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Solid game for Soriano
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If our rotation keeps up...
squally1313 replied to StMarksCubs's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
This should be fun.....*Takes ball, sets it up on a tee* -
Yeah, I have that vision a lot. Regardless, Theriot is going to start tomorrow, I'm almost positive Yeah I wouldn't put much stock into tomorrow's line-up. They just played a 15 inning game. I'm sure we'll see Blanco, Pie, Theriot...maybe even Ward at first for all I know. Either way, we need Hill/Marquis to go deep, and if not, then I hope Lieber is ready to go after a couple days off. I know he's used to being a start and getting his 4 days, but if we need bullpen innings tomorrow, we're in trouble if he can't pitch. I don't like Marshall going back to back, Woody can only go an inning, Hart pitched 2, and I'm pretty sure Marmol's on pace to shatter the appearances record. IMO, just throw Marquis, score about 9 in the first off of the shell that once was Matt Morris, and let Marquis go 7 innings, 4 ER and pick up an easy win....yes, those are possible sometimes.