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  1. javy knows my name
    I actually quite like this suggestion. That freaky laugh would be great. However here is my pick ... One Step Closer by Linkin Park. Has a killer rip on it and has the part where they say "Shutup" over and over again that could be the lyrics part. Them being from Chicago is also a pretty cool bonus. Maybe since they are form Chicago they would give permission to change the "Shutup when I'm talking to you" part to "Shutup when I'm pitching to you." That would unique and absolutely phenomenal for a closer intro. Here's a link to the video for those who can't remember the song. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2114085933693353892&q=one+step+closer&total=9457&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=0 And for those of you who didn't see, a Tribune blog was written about this the other day. Here's a link: http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports_hardball/2008/03/help-wood-pick.html Yes and this Tribune blog has in no way been been included or directly cited in almost all of our posts.
  2. javy knows my name
    I can come pretty close. I set up some boxes once at about that height (after i saw those videos), just knicked them with my shoe. I can also touch an 8' ceiling with my elbow (I'm 5'7"). /bragging about my short-guy hops I'm 5'9". As a teenager, I could come close to hitting my head on the bottom of a basketball rim. I'm not sure if I ever did better than a 48" vertical leap. My hands aren't big enough to palm a ball, so I had to dunk with two hands. I had my first knee surgery at 20. I'm not sure if anyone's ever done better than a 48" vertical leap. I know that you are in love with yourself but please spare the rest of us.
  3. javy knows my name
    That's not really "crap." He's just saying he likes the team's defense, and that's a good thing. This isn't like when Hendry said he wanted to find players who can "catch the ball." I don't see any reason to jump on Lou for this comment. Defense is a huge part of preventing runs. This sounds like something John Madden would say Why? Preventing runs is about defense and pitching. Lots of people overlook the "defense" part of that. Seriously? Others combine the two as part of "defense" and your statement comes out sounding like "run prevention is the key to preventing runs" or "the team who scores the most points will probably win this game."
  4. javy knows my name
    That's not really "crap." He's just saying he likes the team's defense, and that's a good thing. This isn't like when Hendry said he wanted to find players who can "catch the ball." I don't see any reason to jump on Lou for this comment. Defense is a huge part of preventing runs. This sounds like something John Madden would say
  5. javy knows my name
    BLASPHEMY!
  6. javy knows my name
    I think a major factor is that while our core hitters are leaving their prime years, the Brewers core hitters are only just approaching theirs. Adding Gallardo (assuming he comes back fine in mid april), Parra, and Villanueva to the rotation for a full year in place of Vargas and Capuano should be a big improvement from within. They are also adding about 2 months of a very good hitter by having Braun for a full year. They also signed a decent centerfielder, which allows them to improve the defense a bit, by moving a natural infielder back to the infield and getting Braun in a spot where his lack of defensive prowess will hurt them the least. I still think the Cubs take the division, but I think it will be a very heated competition. love this.
  7. javy knows my name
    Just their entire farm system :D Seriously, though, while Brandon Wood might hit for enormous power, given his terrible defense he is way too expensive. Remember we were looking at Willits to back up Pie but Willits for even Marquis would be a horrendous trade for the Cubs (unless they paid his contract in full, which wouldn't happen)
  8. javy knows my name
    It's not a race thing. Ronny was thrown out advancing to second base on a walk. That shows a lack of baseball I.Q. And yes, that was one example, and it shouldn't be used to entirely judge him. I used it solely for illustrative purposes. Ronny's lack of baseball intelligence has also come through in his plate approach and some other baserunning gaffes as well. Yes, but it seems that Lou really overvalues this. Just look at his knee-jerk reaction to Murton's numerous miscues.
  9. javy knows my name
    i'm thinking that ronny will be hard-pressed to hit 40 doubles and 35 homers if allowed to play all year. call it a hunch. Yeah, I didn't deserve that. I said "8 spot" as in, if it means it knocks Theriot out of the leadoff spot and puts a guy who is a sure bet to slug better in the 8 spot, is it a good thing for the Cubs? Where in that post did I say that Cedeno would duplicate Soriano's numbers? Just snark for the sake of snark there.
  10. javy knows my name
    So the Dbacks will have the best record in the NL in your scenario?
  11. javy knows my name
    How much worse than a .672 OPS does he have to do to qualify as "completely tanks" i don't care about OPS. if theriot gets on base at .325 clip or so, that's all right. ronny's .271 obp in 2006 was not all right. :shock: I don't see why you are so sure Ronny is going to suck so bad once given another chance. And if Soriano's SLG can make up for his crappy OBP in the leadoff spot, then why can't Ronny's at the 8 spot?
  12. javy knows my name
    This would make SOME sense if he didn't put Granderson 7 slots lower than Grady. And I love the inclusion of Evan Longoria after the disclaimer "I will not put prospects on my list."
  13. javy knows my name
    Don't underestimate the difficulty of playing CF in Wrigley. I know Jacque did it pretty well, but that doesn't mean it isn't tougher than average out there (mainly due to the bricks and basket).
  14. javy knows my name
    If Cedeno falters, replace him with somebody else next year, and keep Theriot on the bench. I wonder if Cedeno is doing something/not doing something that really angers Lou. I've read a few times where they were disappointed in his work ethic and other things he's done that are not something you do when you're a young guy trying to make a team. Plus, he's a bonehead on the bases. I'm thinking he doesn't catch the damn ball Has he been misplaying the ball this spring? I was referencing Lou's tirade from last year regarding mainly Murton. Can't speak for Cedeno's spring performance, but despite his good range he has been a bit error-prone over his career.
  15. javy knows my name
    If Cedeno falters, replace him with somebody else next year, and keep Theriot on the bench. I wonder if Cedeno is doing something/not doing something that really angers Lou. I've read a few times where they were disappointed in his work ethic and other things he's done that are not something you do when you're a young guy trying to make a team. Plus, he's a bonehead on the bases. I'm thinking he doesn't catch the damn ball
  16. javy knows my name
    He's also a good bet to eventually implode with disaster start after disaster start. And he's guaranteed big money this year and next. I want him traded ASAP. But I can live with him in the rotation right now, assuming he does maintain that halfway decentness. The question is, do we want to pay him to suck for us or to suck for someone else?
  17. javy knows my name
    Nowhere. Did you see his spring numbers? J/k I voted 2nd like everyone else in the world. EDIT: Crap, I already posted my choice sans sarcasm
  18. javy knows my name
    That's probably because it is
  19. javy knows my name
    Or why Lieber was signed in the first place
  20. javy knows my name
    Oh please don't say that
  21. javy knows my name
    Meh.
  22. javy knows my name
    I'm a big fan of this one:
  23. javy knows my name
    So by "no" you mean "yes?" I agree with you; but I can understand the skepticism and mistrust among some on this board, which was largely bred by our own front office.
  24. javy knows my name
    Am I to understand that everyone else except Law is pretty high on Vitters?
  25. javy knows my name
    But he was an All-Star, dude
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