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Oh boy...you just can't make this up.

Hill was the pitcher of record during that game. I think his comments on the matter would be just as revelent as anyone else's. Whether you agree with him or not, notwithstanding, his performance notwithstanding, Hill has as much right as Ozzie to comment on the play.

ozzie managed his team to a world series. Maybe Rich Hill will when he finishes his playing career. I bet if we go back through the press clippings we'll find that Ozzie didn't wait until he achieved that little fait accompli before he ran his mouth.

Should Ozzie shut-up too since his career OPS+ was a mere 69. Seems to be if being good in baseball is a pre-requisite for talking about it, Ozzie has said more than he's allowed. So, I wonder how many managers Ozzie got fired with his poor play?

sure, but then you run the chance of him really tearing something up. Yeah, I know. I just don't care. Wood's age, salary and impending free agency all make me not give a crap what could possibly happen to him long term. Other teams do it with their pitchers all the time. It isn't inhuman. You can't be serious.... Uh.....yeah I am. I see other teams shooting their players up all the time to get them back out there. If the Cubs don't want to do that with their young players, I'm fine with that, but at some point they should graduate to being treated like most if not all other major league pitchers when it comes to this stuff. Why should you risk his health when this team is a bagillion games out of contention. I might concede the point if we were close to first or even above 500. As it is, there's no reason for Wood or the team to risk it.

sure, but then you run the chance of him really tearing something up. Yeah, I know. I just don't care. Wood's age, salary and impending free agency all make me not give a crap what could possibly happen to him long term. Other teams do it with their pitchers all the time. It isn't inhuman. You can't be serious....

Wow...I don't know where to begin or even if I should. Choosing a manager because he'll yell and make life miserable on the players is about the most assinine idea I've ever heard. There's really nothing more that can be said about that. Furthermore, with the right moves, the Cubs could contend in 2007 and 2008. The minor league system is not crap. There are a few players there that could contribute. If Hendry wants to deal, there are players with value in the system. Also, if a fire sale is conducted correctly, Maddux, Williamson, Walker, Hairston, Pierre and others could bring prospects that could be dealt next offseason to get help. The Cubs will have the money to address needs this offseason as well. While the picture isn't rosy, a contender could be built for next season. We need to get the best personell available...not someone who just yells. You can't look at things rationally with the Cubs. You would have to have a fire sale to get the players needed to turn this team around. Do you really see Hendry doing that? I think the more likely scenerio, based on his history, is that he will trade a couple of the few valuable prospects we have for a player to help the current team. I'd really be surprised if this team makes the playoffs again with Hendry in charge. If he all of the sudden realizes he's put together a bad, unreliable team, we have a chance at competing. I just don't see it happening. If Baylor, Baker and Johnson all have terrible careers here, are good managers going to still come to the Cubs unless we overpay for them? Same with free agents. When was the last time the Cubs signed a top free agent in his prime? I guess that's where you and I differ. I prefer to be rational. If you choose to be irrational with wild opinions, I guess that's your right. Those ideas would not make this a better team nor a better organization.

Wow...I don't know where to begin or even if I should. Choosing a manager because he'll yell and make life miserable on the players is about the most assinine idea I've ever heard. There's really nothing more that can be said about that. Furthermore, with the right moves, the Cubs could contend in 2007 and 2008. The minor league system is not crap. There are a few players there that could contribute. If Hendry wants to deal, there are players with value in the system. Also, if a fire sale is conducted correctly, Maddux, Williamson, Walker, Hairston, Pierre and others could bring prospects that could be dealt next offseason to get help. The Cubs will have the money to address needs this offseason as well. While the picture isn't rosy, a contender could be built for next season. We need to get the best personell available...not someone who just yells.

You are right, but I don't see the Cubs changing much at all with Hendry in power the next two years. Maybe a new bench, a new SP and a new starting position player max. each offseason. I think there will be lots of changes. For example-- CF- Pierre: contract expires at end of season; likely gone. 2b Walker & Hairston: contracts expire at end of season SP: Maddux: contract expires; 50% likely to be gone. SP: Wood: Option too expensive: 50% likely to be gone. Bench Mabry & Blanco: Contracts expire at end of year; likely to be gone. There's also the chance for trades and new signings. While the core of the team is likely back, there will be changes. How many depends on what we trade off this year. Davey Johnson would be a good fit for this team. If not Davey, Fredi Gonzalez would be my second choice. (Look for Fredi to be give lots of consideration in Washington with Stan Katsen calling the shots.) Larry Dierker wouldn't be a bad option either.

We need the best manager, period. Get the best manager and best players available. Trying to match manager to players is a bad combination as player personell can change from year to year.

The best manager available is Davey Johnson. I don't know whether Cuban would hire him...but I'd love to see this team managed by Davey.

There's no way this team gets to 500 by the All-Star break. I've tried to be optimistic....but it isn't happening. This team is sliding hopelessly into oblivion.

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Well you could always do something with the photos of AJ and his flirtations while on the road in Baltimore last year. His wife was home pregnant at time of this road trip. You even get a nice pic of Ozzie's son in one of the pictures. You could make T shirts and poster boards. You just need a catchy one liner included. http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j163/Niner74/AJPierzynski3.jpg http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j163/Niner74/AJPierzynski2.jpg http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j163/Niner74/AJPierzynski1.jpg Ah...excellent idea. Heckling him about his philandering while his wife was home preggers! I think I'm on to something now.

I love how Ozzie can't have a coherent thought without using profanity.

:cheers: Go Micah! :cheers:

Thanks....I've got some of the best insult people in Cajun land working for me now.

I'd love to get Farnsworth back. We could match-up him and Barrett with anyone in the league, tag team.

I have a single digit seat. So how close to the catcher? Will A.J be able to hear me when he's on defense or only while on deck? You won't be that close to the catcher, but he'll certainly hear it while on deck. If you're loud enough, though, he might hear you. Looks like I should invest in a small plastic megaphone. Or you could just call up the league office and say you and your small child were traumatized by hearing AJP swear on the field. That'll get him suspended. If I can incite him to throw something at me then he'll get suspended and I can file a lawsuit. My plan is better. Good point. Those on deck circle donuts are pretty heavy. Not sure if you'd get folding chair money, though. Yeah....I don't need a lot of money. :lol: Ok, everyone...back to the ideas. Anyone know his wife's name?

I have a single digit seat. So how close to the catcher? Will A.J be able to hear me when he's on defense or only while on deck? You won't be that close to the catcher, but he'll certainly hear it while on deck. If you're loud enough, though, he might hear you. Looks like I should invest in a small plastic megaphone. Or you could just call up the league office and say you and your small child were traumatized by hearing AJP swear on the field. That'll get him suspended. If I can incite him to throw something at me then he'll get suspended and I can file a lawsuit. My plan is better.

I have a single digit seat. So how close to the catcher? Will A.J be able to hear me when he's on defense or only while on deck? You won't be that close to the catcher, but he'll certainly hear it while on deck. If you're loud enough, though, he might hear you. Looks like I should invest in a small plastic megaphone.

I have a single digit seat. So how close to the catcher? Will A.J be able to hear me when he's on defense or only while on deck?

Maybe Barrett just wanted to punch A.J. If so, he's one of many players from around the league who has wanted to do it.

Will we be able to see you on TV? My goal is to piss him off so much, he'll come looking for me...so hopefully. I'm in Dugout Box 25, row B...so if any of you are familiar with exact location, please advise.