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  1. vance_the_cubs_fan
    The Tigers fired Alan Trammel today; there's speculation the sights are set on Leyland. Link. The managerial mery-go-round has begun. I really wish we'd be taking a ride on this one this year, but that's probably more than I can hope for.
  2. vance_the_cubs_fan
    I made it into the prize grouping and that's all that matters. It means I won more than the Cubs did this year.
  3. vance_the_cubs_fan
    Thanks. I'll looking forward to repeating my run of excellence next season.
  4. vance_the_cubs_fan
    Will probably be done next week. I've had all kinds of trouble getting the right QB in there. Eli had me nervous, but he's been very good for two weeks now. He'll be my starter.
  5. vance_the_cubs_fan
    sure.
  6. vance_the_cubs_fan
    The numbers are clearly in Lee's favor, not that it will matter much to the voters.
  7. vance_the_cubs_fan
    As I posted this morning in another thread: The three leading contenders seem to be Lee, Pujols, and A. Jones. Here's how they stack up. Batting Average 1. Derrek Lee: 335 2. Albert Pujols: 330 3. Andruw Jones: 263 On Base % 1. Pujols: 430 2. Lee: 418 3. Jones: 347 Slugging % 1. Lee: 662 2. Pujols: 609 3. Jones: 575 OPS 1. Lee: 1080 2. Pujols: 1039 3. Jones: 922 Home runs 1. Jones: 51 2. Lee: 46 3. Pujols: 41 RBI 1. Jones: 128 2. Pujols: 117 3. Lee: 107 XBH 1. Lee: 99 2. Pujols: 81 3. Jones: 78 Runs Created 1. Lee: 144 2. Pujols: 142 3. Jones: 90 Win Shares 1 (tie) Lee: 36 Pujols: 36 3. Jones: 24 What is clearly evident is that Jones belongs no where in the discussion. His numbers in nearly every stat pale to Lee and Pujols. Where Lee and Pujols lead the league in Win Shares, Jones doesn't even crack the top ten. Lee seems to have a very slight edge in the stats. The question is whether playing on a winning team should have any value and if so, how much value? I'd give the MVP to Lee. He leads in OPS and runs created. On the other hand, I fully expect the BWAA to hand the award to Pujols. I think that the numbers indicate that Lee was the more valuable player.
  8. vance_the_cubs_fan
    Well, the season is over, so we can now look at the overall numbers and discuss the MVP. The three leading contenders seem to be Lee, Pujols, and A. Jones. Here's how they stack up. Batting Average 1. Derrek Lee: 335 2. Albert Pujols: 330 3. Andruw Jones: 263 On Base % 1. Pujols: 430 2. Lee: 418 3. Jones: 347 Slugging % 1. Lee: 662 2. Pujols: 609 3. Jones: 575 OPS 1. Lee: 1080 2. Pujols: 1039 3. Jones: 922 Home runs 1. Jones: 51 2. Lee: 46 3. Pujols: 41 RBI 1. Jones: 128 2. Pujols: 117 3. Lee: 107 XBH 1. Lee: 99 2. Pujols: 81 3. Jones: 78 Runs Created 1. Lee: 144 2. Pujols: 142 3. Jones: 90 Win Shares 1 (tie) Lee: 36 Pujols: 36 3. Jones: 24 What is clearly evident is that Jones belongs no where in the discussion. His numbers in nearly every stat pale to Lee and Pujols. Where Lee and Pujols lead the league in Win Shares, Jones doesn't even crack the top ten. Lee seems to have a very slight edge in the stats. The question is whether playing on a winning team should have any value and if so, how much value? I'd give the MVP to Lee. He leads in OPS and runs created. On the other hand, I fully expect the BWAA to hand the award to Pujols.
  9. vance_the_cubs_fan
    So, if the Cards had Lee at first instead of Pujols would they be sitting at home in October? No. If Lee played for the Cards, he'd probably be the MVP. But the Cubs would have gotten the same ultimate result with Scott Hatteberg playing first base as they did with Derrek Lee. So Lee's "value" is diminished, somewhat. I find that statement bogus. His value isn't diminished, the team just didn't utilize his value. Is the value of a Monet diminshed if some art collector hides it in his attic, or does it have the same value whether that value is utilized for its greatest affect. My lawn mower still has the same value whether I use it or not. Just because I'm foolish to own a mower and still pay someone to mow the lawn doesn't diminish the value of the mower I own.
  10. vance_the_cubs_fan
    I'm too late to pick apart the list, but can I ask what happened at lunch to make you smarter? Is it the intake of food (fish, perhaps?) or something more/less sinister? I had just completed a workshop on teaching reading comprehension.
  11. vance_the_cubs_fan
    And the Cub fan wins the championship!
  12. vance_the_cubs_fan
    Yeah, third for me, too. Castillo leading off is huge, not too mention his gold gloves. For me, all of these moves are dependent on other moves. For instance, if Hendry jumps at Lofton, then I would take Kent over Castillo. But if the leadoff hitter problem doesn't get solved, then Castillo would be my choice. I was just thinking of how sweet a lineup of: Lofton Kent Lee Giles Ramirez Nomar Barrett looks. Man, could you imagine?? I'd still think Castillo's defense makes him more valuable than Kent, Lofton or not.
  13. vance_the_cubs_fan
    Jack McKeon has relinquished his position as manager and will take a front office job with the Marlins. Link. I would not be surprised to see the Marlins hire my favorite managerial candidate, Fredi Gonzalez. He'd be an excellent hire.
  14. vance_the_cubs_fan
    Kent would be third on my list, behind Giles and Castillo. But, if he's available, I surely hope we explore the option.
  15. vance_the_cubs_fan
    Oh God...No!
  16. vance_the_cubs_fan
    Oh I totally agree with you, the Phillies would be fools to trade him off, especially to "shake things up" like phillyBurbs.com was alluding to. However, IF the Phillies front office were shopping him, you've got to take a look at what they want. The only salary dumping they'll be doing is Thome, and I just don't see how they can pull it off. Yeah, I agree. Abreu would be an incredible acquisition but I just can't see a reason why the Phillies would be willing to deal him. However, if the Cubs can lure Giles, get Lofton to keep CF warm until Pie is ready and acquire a 2B who can lead off like Castillo, their offense will be in really good shape. Question is, can they do all that? Heck, can they do any of that? I could see the Phillies shopping Aberu if the other team would take Thome as well.
  17. vance_the_cubs_fan
    I think the discussion should begin and end with Rickey. Rickey played 25 seasons with a career line of 279/401/419. He led his league in runs scored six times. He was in the top five six other times and another top ten finish. He also led his league in steals 12 times! He was the perfect combination of speed and OBP that could be utilized at the top of the order.
  18. vance_the_cubs_fan
    I'm calling the Braves. If they can get by the Astros big three of Clemens, Pettitte, and Oswalt; I think they'll have an excellent chance of winning it all.
  19. vance_the_cubs_fan
    Today's game was a fitting end to what has been a dissapointing and embarrassing season. Hopefully, we can wipe the slate clean this offseason and have an entirely different looking team in 2006.
  20. vance_the_cubs_fan
    I'd try to sign Giles, and if that fails get Aberu.
  21. vance_the_cubs_fan
    If he's an NRI, I have no problem with it. There's little risk there and the potential for a high reward. If he's given a major league contract, then I'd have some serious problems with the move.
  22. vance_the_cubs_fan
    Wow. You'd pay him more thatn Aramis? How would you structure the deal? I'd give him a four million signing bonus and then have a deal that pays him 9 million in 06 and 07 and 10 million in 08 and 09. Why not the $10m the first 2 years of the deal, and the lesser amount when he's more likely to regress due to age? And BTW, I'd probably do that deal, too, but I'd also be prepared for ARam to opt out and renegotiate his deal after 2006. Usually deals escalate, so that's how I'd structure it. Also, the signing bonus could be accounted completely in the payroll of 2006, so essientially we're paying 13 million next season. Ramirez could opt out, but I'd cross that bridge when the time comes.
  23. vance_the_cubs_fan
    Wow. You'd pay him more thatn Aramis? How would you structure the deal? I'd give him a four million signing bonus and then have a deal that pays him 9 million in 06 and 07 and 10 million in 08 and 09.
  24. vance_the_cubs_fan
    I'm still firmly in the sign Giles camp. I'd make an early offer of 4/42 and willing to go 4/46 if necessary to get it done. On the other hand, I think the rumblings about players such as Pena, Kearns, Burrell, Abreu, etc being available clearly indicate that outfielder that would help us are surely available for the right price this offseason.
  25. vance_the_cubs_fan
    Esseintially, we're paying Dempster what we would've owed Hawkins next year if we hadn't moved him. It's not a bad deal. B.J. Ryan is a pipe dream. The Cubs aren't going to pay anyone else closer's money. The Cubs should show some serious interest in Dotel. Does anyone know if he'll be well enough to pitch early in 06?
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