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Jimmy Ballgame!

It's appearing that this deadline day could end in a fizzle. Pudge and Griffey count as big names being moved, but neither are impact players at this point in their careers.

I think we need at least two more versions...maybe three.

Counsell lined a ball to left field that looked like it might get down with Weeks running on the play. Soriano caught it and Weeks had already passed second, had to re-tag, and get back to first. The throw got passed Lee who went to the ground, got the ball in his barehand, and crawled to first, to force out Weeks.

What a play!!!! :lol:

I just hope the Astros keep emptying the cupboard for players that will walk and they will continue to head toward the bottom of the division.

Looking over Ward's numbers for this year, it's easy to understand why he is the one they want to replace. While his overall numbers aren't terrible .250/366/433. The BA is a little low, yet is made up by the decent OBA. He's a pinch hitter who does have patience, which is nice, I'm not sure those are great numbers for a player who offers nothing defensively and can be used for one AB per game and often has to burn another player to run after he does get on base.

I know Hernandez has struggled this year, but hell...that's still a lot to pay for Arthur Rhodes. I wonder if we could have gotten him for Eyre.

Hardy hitting third?

I'm almost (99.99999%) sure it's sarcasm.

And while we wait for her appearance, let me dust off this little chestnut...

The cubbette signal has been launched.

The Rangers have a lot of depth at catcher with Salty, Laird, Max Ramirez, and Taylor Teargarden in the system. They are shopping Laird, but also it appears that Salty or Teagarden could be had as well. Link. And what are they looking for in return? Pitching, of course.

I've found this pretty awesome t-shirt on ebay. http://i18.ebayimg.com/07/i/000/f7/01/fd4c_1.JPG Link.

I have a Ramirez, Theriot, and Soto. Next up will be an Edmonds one that I can make into a half-shirt.

I'll get right to work on that list, but I'm worried that stickying it might be an innuendo. ;) go cubs! Are you suggesting when a Harden meets a Bush, sometimes things end up sticky... 8-[

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v257/vance_the_cubs_fan/cubssweepsx1.jpg Go Cubs!

Roast can probably handle this one, but yes, you can bring bottled water or any soda for that matter. A small back pack is fine, and I've never had much problem with mine.

Yes, please. When your manager won't use the 12th pitcher, you're already going with an 11-man staff. Might as well replace Mr. Invisible with another hitter that can help you. I've always been more in favor of the 11 man staff, but I really have no hope that it would happen.

I hope not Ward is one of the top PHers out there. While he's having a down year with the bat, he's really patient which gets him into good counts or at the least gets him on base with a walk. The who does he replace? If we were to get either Giles or DeJesus, do we send Fontenot down? I surely hope not as he has been one of the best hitters over the last month. Do we release Edmonds? I hope not, since Edmonds when he's been able to play has still been pretty good for us. Reed Johnson? I still think we need the righty bat. Cedeno? Nope. He's the back-up SS. The logical answer is Ward would be gone. I like Ward for his role, but his limited ability defensively hampers us. If we replace Ward say with Giles, we have more parts to mix and match in the outfield without sacrificing defense. The only other option would be to keep Ward and go to an 11 man pitching staff for a month until rosters expand. In fact an outfield of Soriano, Fukudome, and Giles would look really good. With Johnson and Edmonds on the bench, we can pretty much give any outfielder a day off without sacrificing much production. Add to the fact that we could play DeRosa in the OF as well on days that either Fontenot or Cedeno play second, and we have a number of options. With Ward, he's good for one AB per game. I guess there's really no one to replace if not for Ward. [cliche]Sometimes the best trade is the one not made.[/cliche] With that cliche, are you suggesting the team would be better as constructed with Ward than it would be if Ward were replaced with Giles or DeJesus? I think Giles or DeJesus bring every bit of offense Ward can and they actually aren't a liability defensively. That's true It just seems so unfair to Ward to just sweep him out the door when he's been a solid player for us for the most part. That being said, we all know what the ultimate goal is, and anything to make the team better comes first, I suppose. I guess if Ward really wants to stay around, he could suddenly have a sore back, get DL'ed, and hang around until rosters expand.

I don't know that I'd swap Marquis for Maddux. Maddux likely wouldn't be much better than league average playing most of his games in Wrigley and Marquis has given us league average production. The only benefit I see is if Maddux's contract is up after this year. I'd take Maddux in a swap for Marquis only because it gets us out of Marquis's contract. For this year, I don't think Maddux would be any better and might be a hair worse.

I hope not Ward is one of the top PHers out there. While he's having a down year with the bat, he's really patient which gets him into good counts or at the least gets him on base with a walk. The who does he replace? If we were to get either Giles or DeJesus, do we send Fontenot down? I surely hope not as he has been one of the best hitters over the last month. Do we release Edmonds? I hope not, since Edmonds when he's been able to play has still been pretty good for us. Reed Johnson? I still think we need the righty bat. Cedeno? Nope. He's the back-up SS. The logical answer is Ward would be gone. I like Ward for his role, but his limited ability defensively hampers us. If we replace Ward say with Giles, we have more parts to mix and match in the outfield without sacrificing defense. The only other option would be to keep Ward and go to an 11 man pitching staff for a month until rosters expand. In fact an outfield of Soriano, Fukudome, and Giles would look really good. With Johnson and Edmonds on the bench, we can pretty much give any outfielder a day off without sacrificing much production. Add to the fact that we could play DeRosa in the OF as well on days that either Fontenot or Cedeno play second, and we have a number of options. With Ward, he's good for one AB per game. I guess there's really no one to replace if not for Ward. [cliche]Sometimes the best trade is the one not made.[/cliche] With that cliche, are you suggesting the team would be better as constructed with Ward than it would be if Ward were replaced with Giles or DeJesus? I think Giles or DeJesus bring every bit of offense Ward can and they actually aren't a liability defensively.

I hope not Ward is one of the top PHers out there. While he's having a down year with the bat, he's really patient which gets him into good counts or at the least gets him on base with a walk. The who does he replace? If we were to get either Giles or DeJesus, do we send Fontenot down? I surely hope not as he has been one of the best hitters over the last month. Do we release Edmonds? I hope not, since Edmonds when he's been able to play has still been pretty good for us. Reed Johnson? I still think we need the righty bat. Cedeno? Nope. He's the back-up SS. The logical answer is Ward would be gone. I like Ward for his role, but his limited ability defensively hampers us. If we replace Ward say with Giles, we have more parts to mix and match in the outfield without sacrificing defense. The only other option would be to keep Ward and go to an 11 man pitching staff for a month until rosters expand. In fact an outfield of Soriano, Fukudome, and Giles would look really good. With Johnson and Edmonds on the bench, we can pretty much give any outfielder a day off without sacrificing much production. Add to the fact that we could play DeRosa in the OF as well on days that either Fontenot or Cedeno play second, and we have a number of options. With Ward, he's good for one AB per game.

I'm guessing that this player if we acquired one would replace Ward on the roster...

I'd watch a Dusty reality show just to see if he ever explained that damn fishing quote.