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  1. javy knows my name
    Sorry for my ignorance, but are you saying something like "not you, Bruce," here? Or are you just asking his take? I think its "and you" Well I know what it means in French, I was just wondering what he meant by it It's parodying a famous line from Julius Caesar, "Et tu, Brute?", meaning "You too, Brutus?", just prior to being stabbed in the back by someone he considered a friend. I used it because Bruce mentioned Theriot was gritting his way into being good. And to try to be funny and stuff. Which apparently failed miserably, as people either didn't get the reference or thought I was serious. The original line was well played by bukie. Clever, too. My faith in stats is unshakable. But I also believe guys like Theriot, if they recognize things about their game that need improving and work to improve them, can do so and defy the projections. It's a fun discussion. People who dismiss the stats say it's a "human" game. Of course it is. And the stats measure and project what real humans do. I've talked to Ryan a lot about this stuff, starting in spring training. He recognizes that he and I need to be talking about a high OBP and OPS in September for him to have achieved what he set out to achieve. Very cool. And what do you think about him getting consistent playing time over Cedeno?
  2. javy knows my name
    Sorry for my ignorance, but are you saying something like "not you, Bruce," here? Or are you just asking his take? I think its "and you" Well I know what it means in French, I was just wondering what he meant by it It's parodying a famous line from Julius Caesar, "Et tu, Brute?", meaning "You too, Brutus?", just prior to being stabbed in the back by someone he considered a friend. I used it because Bruce mentioned Theriot was gritting his way into being good. And to try to be funny and stuff. Which apparently failed miserably, as people either didn't get the reference or thought I was serious. Got it! That's actually quite clever. I immediately saw French and took it literally. FWIW the latin meaning is slightly different from the French which confused me further still.
  3. javy knows my name
    Grey Goose may not be the best example to use in this instance, because "ultra premium" vodkas such as Goose don't really taste all that different than "premium" vodkas that have been filtered fewer times such as Skol. Pedro is more like super rare The MaCallan 60 yr compared to everyone else's Glenfiddich 12 yer. Maybe he's not a scotch guy
  4. javy knows my name
    I've never heard of a good character guy playing for Calipari. I'll believe it when I see it.
  5. javy knows my name
    Sorry for my ignorance, but are you saying something like "not you, Bruce," here? Or are you just asking his take? I think its "and you" Well I know what it means in French, I was just wondering what he meant by it
  6. javy knows my name
    Sorry for my ignorance, but are you saying something like "not you, Bruce," here? Or are you just asking his take?
  7. javy knows my name
    This is surely a joke
  8. javy knows my name
    Yes!
  9. javy knows my name
    Must have been staring at Sean Marshall's wife
  10. javy knows my name
    Here are his stats at AAA Iowa: 12 IP, 1.50 ERA, 11 K/4 BB, .150 BAA. That's over 3 games started. His next start will be on Thursday. So glad he's allowed to contribute somewhere :roll: How is he only going 4 IP per start and still putting up great numbers?
  11. javy knows my name
    Yeah, this. His philosophy is groovy and all, but he hasn't exactly put it into practice with this team.
  12. javy knows my name
    You were right, but slightly unclear. FTFY
  13. javy knows my name
    No, it's ok. They gave up the best pitcher on the planet and got Carlos Gomez. Did you know he hit for the cycle?!?!!?!!11!!11!!1!!!ONE!
  14. javy knows my name
    Cool stuff. http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/cs-080516-chicago-cubs-pittsburgh-pirates,1,29976.story So cool. I hope we hear from you soon, Mr. Gallagher. I was lucky enough to be at the game and Sean looked great. Congratulations.
  15. javy knows my name
    GEOVANY SOTO Soto would be a good start. Rich Hill and Sean Gallagher would also likely be involved (assuming Hill's injury was not serious). Some A-ball level prospects with high ceilings would also probably be in the deal (Ceda and Donaldson maybe?). In other words, it would take a lot. I like Lincecum, but I wouldn't trade for him. Not because he isn't good, but because what the Giants would ask for, is not what the Cubs should give up. Now, if the Giants would take Gallagher/Ceda and a low level solid prospect for Cain, that's a different story. But for Lincecum, you have to give up the farm, and I am not sold on giving up the farm for a pitcher. Which is why I wasn't a fan of the Johan Santana or Erik Bedard trades. The Twins and O's made out like bandits. The Twins did not make out like bandits for Johan Santana. Anyone who thinks otherwise is severely misguided.
  16. javy knows my name
    Please admit you made this up
  17. javy knows my name
    nice inning, cobs
  18. javy knows my name
    With all due respect to Bruce, I think even he would agree that people are allowed to have differing opinions about things. Now obviously he's more in the know, and might have some sort of knowledge about why Pie was never given a shot, or why Edmonds was better than his numbers in SD, but even then, this isn't a communist board where everyone is supposed to think alike. no, i beg to differ. it is a communist board because we're all supposed to be meatballs and hate edmonds or get flamed. Why does it make somebody a meatball to dislike bad baseball players on the Cubs? meatballs don't hate edmonds because he's a bad baseball player. like i said, the move is pointless at worst. I don't know why, but calling people meatballs sounds so odd. Sounds like something someone would say in the 70's no, it doesn't. it's just the best term for what they are. i think characterizing it as "odd" is even more odd. i thought it was "meatheads"
  19. javy knows my name
    Good God, Edmonds' ass is ginormous. I had a great joke for this one but I'm gonna chicken out
  20. javy knows my name
    Not anymore. The team with Edmonds, Rolen, Encarnacion, Eckstein, and a healthy Chris Carpenter? You bet your ass I hated them.
  21. javy knows my name
    I went ahead and fixed this for you
  22. javy knows my name
    Could be much worse. That said, I'd put Theriot 7th, Edmonds 5th and Fuku 2nd. Oh, and I'd also have the better-defending shortstop play shortstop.
  23. javy knows my name
    Seriously. When people start defending them by citing good intentions and accusing you of overlooking said intentions, it makes me want to throw up
  24. javy knows my name
    The old man is losing his mind
  25. javy knows my name
    Lee? Really? The only time Lee every says anything publicly is when he whines about booing fans. Right, because to be a team leader you have to air stuff out publicly. Thanks for the sarcasm. It was sooooooo helpful. I see what you did there
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