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Would you ever dare pull a prank on Dempster?

Excellent article by Bruce. I agree with him on all points.

We suck!

That was pre-Minaya. Minaya is the best GM in baseball. Period, end of story. John Schuerholz just called. "How many division titles does Minyana have?"

Ponson is going to be fine. The discomfort is caused by leaning on his elbows too long while eating chicken wings.

Gotcha! Thanks.

It was a nice night in Jackson, Mississippi watching the DJaxx. We left in the seventh because Addison was about to pass out. I think she tired her mother out the most though.

That would explain why I can't get the broadcast to work! :lol: Yeah. I wanted it to be a 1:05 game. My nephew could have gone with us if it were. We're about 90 miles away, so it's going to be a late night for us and with his having school tomorrow, my brother won't let him go. Hopefully, Addison can last until the end. I'm leaving to head that way in about 30 mins.

It's too early to raise the white flag. I doubt you would get value for anyone. There's no one in the minors that is in need of a promotion to DFA guys in the majors for in my opinion...so, that could wait as well. Now, assume we're entering mid June- early July and it's clear this team should be a seller rather than a buyer...here's what I would do. Remember in these moves, I have no qualms trading within the division because most of the guys I'm trading are impending FA. 1. Talk to Maddux about accepting a trade. Maddux could have a lot of value to a team that feels it needs a veteran presence on the mound. His contract is up after the year. If I could get a decent prospect or package of prospects for him, I'd make the deal. Possible destinations: Mets, Brewers. Cardinals, Reds, Diamondbacks. 2. Discuss with Wood if he would be willing to waive his no-trade clause. To the right team, Wood could be a huge boost. Possible destinations: Mets, Yankees, Phillies, Rangers, Diamondbacks, Red Sox, Reds. 3. Trade Pierre to a team in need of a CF/lead-off. Possible destinations: Red Sox, Diamondbacks, Angels Other guys I'd put on the block would be Walker, Hairston, Williamson, Miller, Rusch, and Jones. I'd try to get the best package of prospects that I could for any of these players. When the offseason rolled around, I'd try to use those prospects to trade for players to fit in with the core of Lee, Ramirez, Murton, Barrett and Cedeno along with a rotation of Zambrano, Prior, and Marshall. It's too early to get into specifics because many teams don't exactly know what they need.

The West Tenn at Mississippi game doesn't begin until 7:05.

Can we trade Pierre back? Are there lemon laws in place here?

There's the Jacque Jones we all know and love.

Ok, just a reminder for eveyone to keep voting what they've pledged. I've been averaging about 400 votes a day so far, so I'm ahead of what I've pledged. We could use some more pledges as well. I'd like to have this at 1000 votes a day so that we could account for somewhere near 60,000 or more votes.

I say Modzilla keeps starting the threads until the Cubs win. After every loss, a rival fan (Cardinal, Astros, or Brewers) is yanrerd. Either the Cubs will eventually win, or there will be lots of yanring!

I'm thinking we may not score another until May 18th.

7 and 7 time! Maybe straight 7.

The recap will have to wait until tomorrow. I'm going to go have a drink.

That sucked. Man...I'd trade Pierre's offensive contributions (as little as they are) for a CF who has an arm.

Here's an Ebay auction worth bidding on... Ron Santo Autographed Card.

OMFK....Hairston can't get the bunt down.

"CURRENT CHICAGO CUBSOUTFIELDER FREDDIE BYNUM" I'm holding out for the auto'd glove. I think he's using the glove that Rey Ordonez left lying around.

Bynum looked scared _____less on that one.

Get your bids in now! Freddie Bynum Autographed Ball.

I think Neifi was screaming for Bynum to get his no catching ass outta the way.

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