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  1. vance_the_cubs_fan
    Every team has different rules regarding such places. For some, they are like a suite rental. When the Rangers built their new park in 1994, a TGIFriday's was built. Anyone could go in and eat there before or during the games. The tables by the windows overlooking the ballpark were cleared out 1 hour before game time for ticket persons for those tables alone. If you had a ticket to the game, you could exit to the park for the game...or if you didn't you could just stay in the restaurant. That was a farily large restaurant though. I wonder if this restaurant will be open after games for anyone to enjoy or is it just a game day thing only. I know some ballparks have those and some have ones like what the Rangers offered.
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    Some do, some don't. Most will never become "very" patient hitters, but if the talent is there they compensate. Guerrero is a pretty damn high ceiling though.
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    Last year was the first year he showed much power, but he's had good years. Here are his numbers: A- 285/346/388 A+ 301/364/448 AA 304/349/554 Considering he just turned 20 last season, those are remarkable numbers for his age. He's been young for every league he's played. He has all the physical tools. The only thing he lacks is plate discipline. Sickels notes that he's a good "bad" ball hitter, but that skill may not translate as he moves up. Of course, Guerrero is a "bad" ball hitter as is Soriano and both have had successful major league careers.
  4. vance_the_cubs_fan
    Link As Tampa edges ever closer to dealing Huff. To who? I think it'd make more sense for them to trade him in July. The Astros once they collect insurance on Bagwell.
  5. vance_the_cubs_fan
    I missed Cain, sorry. He did get an A-. Reyes got a B+. BTW, Tim, is there any chance we might could get John to come on and do a chat? Maybe we could allow him to put a link to buying the book on the site in exchange for a Q&A.
  6. vance_the_cubs_fan
    Sickels last sentence on Pie speaks volumes.
  7. vance_the_cubs_fan
    Sickels gives Veal a grade of B. He begins his comments with "I like this one a LOT." Without quoting all of his comments, I liked this one on Veal. He later admits that he is being aggressive in giving Veal such a grade, but that he's putting his grade where his mouth is.
  8. vance_the_cubs_fan
    Branyan has signed a minor league deal with the Devil Rays. Link
  9. vance_the_cubs_fan
    To further illuminate, here's the prospects Grade A- or higher by organization. D'backs: S. Drew (A-), C. Jackson (A-), C. Quentin (A), J. Upton (A-), C. Young (A) Braves: J. Saltalamacchia (A-) Orioles: N. Markaris (A-) Red Sox: Marte (A) - Now with the Indians. C. Hansen (A-) Cubs: none White Sox: none Reds: none Indians: none Rockies: I. Stewart (A-) Tigers: J. Verlander Marlins: J. Hermidia (A) Astros: Hirsh (A-) Royals: A. Gordon (A) Angels: H. Kendrick (A-), B. Wood (A) Dodgers: C. Billingsly (A-),J. Guzman (A-) Brewers: Fielder (A-) Twins: F. Liriano (A) Mets: Milledge (A-) Yankees:none A's: D. Barton (A-) Phillies: none Pirates: none Cardinals: none Padres: C. Carrillo (A-) Giants: none Mariners: J. Clement (A-) Rays: D. Young (A) Rangers: none Jays: none Nationals: R. Zimmerman (A) So in total, 24 A- or better prospects.
  10. vance_the_cubs_fan
    How many prospects get each grade? Are there a lot of A's, is it a bell curve, etc.? Sickels is a very tough grader. I haven't counted to see how many got A's, but let me share his quotes on his grading systems. That in a nut shell explains Sickels's grading process.
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    The Cubs have no grade "A" prospects according to Sickels. He gives (2) a B+. (Paweleck and Pie) Guzman who received an A in the 2003 book has slid all the way to B- in this edition.
  12. vance_the_cubs_fan
    And if you watch maybe 4 or 5 games a season like me, it makes it hard to judge talent.
  13. vance_the_cubs_fan
    I haven't had the time to peruse it yet, but hopefully I will tonight.
  14. vance_the_cubs_fan
    I'd have no problem with a Walker/Hairston platoon at 2B, I feel that would likely be the best bet. And give Hairston some bats from the CF spot too unless Grissom is on the team. Baker will find a way for Marquis to get some AB's. I don't see Hairston playing much CF unless Pierre is dinged up or it's in one of Dusty's forfeit line-ups. I guess it could happen as part of a double switch, but I'm not sure you'd want Hairston in CF late during a close game. I could see Hairston stealing some AB's from Murton in left.
  15. vance_the_cubs_fan
    Im still feel Baker will use Walker as his starter against righthanders this year. My guess is that neither will so distinguish themselves this spring to prevent that from happening.
  16. vance_the_cubs_fan
    Players participating in the WBC can report tomorrow.
  17. vance_the_cubs_fan
    I just wanted to announce that I'm going to start stuffing the ballot boxes earlier this season.
  18. vance_the_cubs_fan
    It's a messed up league...that's all.
  19. vance_the_cubs_fan
    I'm ready for the CardsTalk vs NSBB league...but I can't remember who set that one up. I think it was wolf, but I'm not sure. I'm going to have to defend my title this year.
  20. vance_the_cubs_fan
    I love Teixeira, but I'd take both Santana and Wright ahead of him. Good first basemen can be found in the later rounds.
  21. vance_the_cubs_fan
    Hendry put a lot of effort into improving the pen, so I don't expect to see a quality reliever sold for pennies on the dollar. On the other hand, Wellemeyer is out of options. If he performs well enough to get a spot, that could force things. My guess is that Todd is the one traded, but I think we'll still have to wait and see.
  22. vance_the_cubs_fan
    I guess I have until May to get the Wade Miller BandWGN back up and running.
  23. vance_the_cubs_fan
    Probably more than 15-20 times. I get your point, but it's good to have someone who can execute when the occasion asks for it. Anyway, good bunting is just one facet of the game. I also went over the fact Cedeno is very selective. Ok, lets just wait and see what both players will bring. With Walker we know pretty much what he'll bring....an ok glove, good pop, decent OBP (you see I'm not just trying to bring him down). With Cedeno, I predict many of you will be surprised. The kid is special. Once again, Cedeno is no more patient at the plate than Walker. Walker saw more pitches per plate appearance than Cedeno last season.
  24. vance_the_cubs_fan
    Hooray. Nonononono, you don't need any speedy hitters at all. It's a luxury and you are overrating it's value. WAY down the list of things you look at when determining batting order. Thing is, Walker is a superior hitter to Cedeno in every aspect of the game. Again, we want Walker getting on base and hitting for extra bases, not taking hittable pitches so Pierre can risk an out with his less than amazing stealing prowess, not bunting or grounding out on purpose to advance runners. You don't need any speedy hitters at all? So you think the Pierre/Castillo combo was crap? (I just showed how silly your point of view looks) Common people, what I'm trying to say is that a speedy WITH good OBP 2-hitter is better than a slow one. I dont need a Porsche. That doesn't mean that it's crap. I just showed how silly your post was. Bad analogy. A Porsche doesn't score runs. Can Walker make pitchers nervous when he gets on base? NO. I think Walker at the plate will make pitchers a lot more nervous than Cedeno will.
  25. vance_the_cubs_fan
    That's not the point. The point is he is not fundamentally sound. If you can't remember all the mental mistakes he made, then I don't know what else to say. For those of us who don't remember them, please list by date and opponent. I'm calling BS on this. Walker may not be the best defensively and he lacks range there, but he doesn't make mental mistakes. You've provided no evidence to the contrary. The evidence is in the games he played last year. Geez I don't have the dates, but since some people tend to forget rather easily, then I guess I'll have to record everything just to prove my point. Did you forget the game when Walker threw home instead of getting the sure out at 1st base? There was no way he could gotten the runner going home. That is just one of the ton of mistakes he made. You have one. And yes, since I watched pretty much 140 of the 162 games and don't think Walker made any more mistakes than other players, yes you need to have to record it or find some metric to back up your way off base claims.
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