javy knows my name

I have FJM on the line. They told me this would be easier than a Joe-chat.

As if Citizen's Bank is Griffith Stadium or something? That place is more of a bandbox than Coors these days. Coors was 10th in baseball in home runs this year. Thank you. I was scrolling down trying to find out if someone would post this, otherwise I was going to. The effect of Coors on Holliday's totals has been wildly overestimated when you consider that Rollins plays in a similarly hitter friendly park. Even more ridiculous is the fact that he wasn't even the best shortstop in his league, and this shortstop happened to play in Pro Player :shock: Wonder what Rollins' number would look like in Pro Player... :-&

Yeah, but there is just no way they are beating USC. They have do that and they need a loss from Arizona St. IIRC

That was done a few years ago when some people intentionally misspelled his first name to be demeaning. :shock: I'm sorry, but that is so heavy-handed it's ridiculous

I know you hate Notre Dame, but this is ridiculous. ND has at least two rivals - USC and Michigan. Maybe to ND and their fans, but not so much for the other team and their fans. That's the thing, my defineiton of a rivialry must include both teams (a) with a history, (b) a history that includes many important games, and © a history that includes some level of enmity. ND-Michigan is traditionally at the begining of the year, is out of conference, and aside from the John Carney kick hasn't included much in the way of drama. ND-USC is out of conference and the fate of the two teams is many times decided before the game begins. I don't think many USC teams have prepared their season to play ND. They are out of conference games.While USC/ND is out of conference, it's ludicrous to say their fates are decided before the game. I couldn't tell you the exact number, but USC and ND have played many a game in the rivalry where one team ruins the other's national title hopes and/or sends themselves on to one. 1964, 1973, 1977, 1988, and 2005 are five good examples of USC and ND ruining each other's title hopes, and in the last four cases, the winning team went on to play for a title of their own. One could say that about any team who plays a team who is going for a national title. If that is your definition, Illinois-OSU and Michigan State-OSU are big rivalrys. Live the dream! My final thought on the subject is remembering when Reggie Bush said of the 2005 win at ND: "This is the biggest win of my career." The man had already won a Rose Bowl and a national title. In all fairness, he won the best college football game of the last 6 years. Guh? http://bealonghorn.utexas.edu/whyut/photos/images/young_vince_td.jpg I meant up to that point. And make it four years (last being Miami-OSU in '01)

I know you hate Notre Dame, but this is ridiculous. ND has at least two rivals - USC and Michigan. Maybe to ND and their fans, but not so much for the other team and their fans. That's the thing, my defineiton of a rivialry must include both teams (a) with a history, (b) a history that includes many important games, and © a history that includes some level of enmity. ND-Michigan is traditionally at the begining of the year, is out of conference, and aside from the John Carney kick hasn't included much in the way of drama. ND-USC is out of conference and the fate of the two teams is many times decided before the game begins. I don't think many USC teams have prepared their season to play ND. They are out of conference games.While USC/ND is out of conference, it's ludicrous to say their fates are decided before the game. I couldn't tell you the exact number, but USC and ND have played many a game in the rivalry where one team ruins the other's national title hopes and/or sends themselves on to one. 1964, 1973, 1977, 1988, and 2005 are five good examples of USC and ND ruining each other's title hopes, and in the last four cases, the winning team went on to play for a title of their own. One could say that about any team who plays a team who is going for a national title. If that is your definition, Illinois-OSU and Michigan State-OSU are big rivalrys. Live the dream! My final thought on the subject is remembering when Reggie Bush said of the 2005 win at ND: "This is the biggest win of my career." The man had already won a Rose Bowl and a national title. In all fairness, he won the best college football game of the last 6 years.

That one got my vote because there was a story a few years back about a kid getting stabbed for yelling "Roll Tide!" in an Auburn frat. That rivalry is vicious.

I was gonna put Bruce on there but I really don't think he'll see much time at all.

No way! I thought you needed to play like four months in the bigs! It's 130 AB's, 50 innings, or 45 days on the roster before September call-ups. ok thanks

No way! I thought you needed to play like four months in the bigs!

It really pisses me off when Stephen A. Smith talks.

Because of course baseball didn't matter until 1983. we get it, you like ty cobb. Funny, considering that nobody else liked him when he played :lol:

My team is Marquette, we made first round exits each of the last two years and look to do the same again. Our three core guards are really talented but they can't shoot, and we have no post presence. We look an awful lot like the Bulls.

He's a Cali boy. Don't know if he still lives in Sacramento though. So given his daughter's unfortunate medical condition and likely a general desire to be around the family more back "home," it likely wouldn't be too difficult to trade him to a west coast team. I would just hate to shop him and then end up keeping him. It would suck to ask him to waive that no-trade clause, too

This was my thought process as well

I picked Upton. Sorry if I left out anyone too important - my knowledge of other teams' prospects is a bit limited. I put Hamilton on there though i don't whether he still has rookie status.

Sweet, thanks

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What is the fetish with LH hitting? The Cubs desperately need players who can get on base. They desperately need a difference maker. It does not particularly matter what side of the plate he hits from. Someone please explain to me the need for a lefthanded power bat. Is it baseball conventional wisdom? Is it a ture need? I'm I going crazy? Nope. We all feel like we are taking crazy pills. And should therefore probably steer clear of the Cubs :lol:

Yes Jim, we know

Yes he can. What bigger trade can the Cubs make without making them worse? If they trade Lee, Aramis, Z, or Hill at best they can hope to get the same level of potential production. None of the prospects are all that attractive, except for Pie (who doesn't love Pie?). They don't have a whole lot to bargin with. Who are they going to get with DeRosa + prospects? Marmol + prospects? DeRosaa + Marmol + prospects? Why does Fukudome need a caddy? Exactly. Hendry very well could prove us all wrong with some stunning deal, but what's the likelihood? If you do end up giving up DeRosa in a bigger deal, you've downgraded 2b significantly in doing so. What exactly makes DeRosa such a hot commodity to other teams? He's not exactly cheap for the production he provides. He's not head and shoulders better than other 2b's that could potentially be available. He'd do alright manning third base in Florida for a year or two. He would be a step up from Aaron Boone. But, the packages that LA will be offering (especially now that ARod is off the market) surely could beat what the Cubs can offer. I'd be shocked if the Cubs got Miggy over the Angels or Dodgers due to their farms. I'm hoping that the Fish are in love with a couple of Cub prospects, mainly Pie since they might need a young CF. What about Reggie Abercrombie?

He gets a pass on that because they are obviously kindred spirits.

Now if only Kaz could put up a 29.3 VORP like Okajima. Good lord :shock:

While I agree with most of what has been written by other posters, I'm convince that DLee will retire as a Cub, mostly because he is such a high-character guy. All together possible and it seems like he is an outstanding person from what I've heard and read. But, it is a business and you can't fall in love with a player either and if you get a chance to improve the team, you have to do it. If you want a bunch of nice guys you will have another 100 years of not winning. Agreed 100% but I can say with certainty that if we dealt Lee I would miss him more than any other Cub I can remember.