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  1. Keener98
    Bulls down 86-81 with 6 45 left in the 4th. By the way Pippen will be getting his number retired this weekend. Randy Brown was just interviewed and he said Rodman is supposed to be there along with alot of the other teammates. Should be a fun and kinda emotional night to see all those guys back together along with the highlights.
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    I understand where you are coming from. The only thing that gives me hope is Duncan (our pitching coach) is great with vertern pitching. Thats a big dent in the budget to have to rely on hope. Then again it is the Cards so you have reason to be positive about hope and luck, whereas us Cubs fans.....not so much :wink:
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    I know I might be in the minority, but I hope the Cards do sign him to that stupid deal. 5 yrs for 50 mill, for somebody who has had 2 TJ surgeries is a huge risk, and 1 that Im not sure even the Cards can turn into gold. I really cant believe there are so many Cards fans that want him, when he is as fragile as Kerry Wood. Cards fans would you give Kerry Wood a 5 yr deal for 50 million? Also the all famous Kerry Wood has never won more than 15 games in a season that fans like to use....well AJ Burnett has never won more tha 12! Yes 12 games in a season! He is nowhere close to being deserving of the money, and I pray the Cards sign him just to watch him get hurt again. Also dont forgot AJ's 2nd half of the year last year.
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    Apparently the Tribe and Trevor Hoffman have been in talks all day about a deal. Dont have a link right now.
  5. Keener98
    They are throwbacks from the old Chicago Stags days. They do look rather odd dont they?
  6. Keener98
    Yea everything Ive heard from Lovie since yesterday seems to "hint" that once Grossman is fully healthy he will get a shot. Great news to hear.
  7. Keener98
    How exactly do you know this? Is it that hard for you to accept that maybe, just maybe, Giles didn't want to play for Chicago? It's very hard for me to accept that Hendry apparantly didn't even try to talk him into the move, like other GMs have done with players who used to be against playing for that team. Like I asked before, How exactly do you know this? Maybe because there were various reports in the Chicago papers and radio that Hendry was not interested in Giles because of his age. How exactly do you know that Goony is wrong? You dont its called an educated assumption from reading various reports and making a conclusion. Can you make an educated assumption for the other way?
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    Same lack of quality. DAMN you Goony! :twisted:
  9. Keener98
    But still the same suck factor
  10. Keener98
    I'm sure the people in Bristol need more fans like you. WHat does that mean? What are you complaining about? You're listening to The Score and telling us what they say. Why do you listen if you don't like it? He wasn't the only person on the air at the time. You shouldn't be so quick to jump to conclusions. This thread began during the Score's Murph show. If Stone had provided something of note I would have shared it. In the meantime, I was giving my opinion of his on-air demeanor. Your comment to me was unnecessary. :? I agree, but it seems CubbieRich takes great offense to people talking badly about the god almighty 670 The Score :roll:
  11. Keener98
    Isnt Villone still on the Marlins?Or are you just assuming that he will also be dealt? Yeah, I'm assuming that Villone and Conine won't be back, either. Ok thats what I figured, which is quite understandable at this point. If you are on the Marlins and make over league minimum I think you should prob start packing.
  12. Keener98
    Isnt Villone still on the Marlins?Or are you just assuming that he will also be dealt?
  13. Keener98
    Three things: Using just last year to define a hitter is not wise. While he did have the best numbers in the NL, he did so without enough PA to qualify, which takes away some value (ie. he's not a franchise catcher). There are multiple AL catchers who are better. Only 7 catchers in baseball qualified. That's not a huge indictment IMO. Setting 300 PA's as a benchmark, Barrett was 3rd in MLB in Catcher OPS. And, just using last year is a mistake, plus, his OPS relies very heavily on SLG, whereas he's a little lower on the list for OBP. He's a good hitting catcher, but he's not the best out there, or significantly better than guys right behind him. And, his defense negates some value. But I would say he's better than LoDuca. Fair enough Gooney, I just thought the notion that Barrett was "decent" like was stated was real unfair to Barretts offensive game. I know he has flaws, but I think he also still has room to improve. While I agree he's not a franchise catcher, but like you stated there aren't very many of them around.
  14. Keener98
    Very experienced and talented coaching staff in my opinion. Also during the press conference questions were being asked of course. One of the questions I found quite funny. Reporter.."Has Cuba, and Fidel Castro, been given any assurances that the Cuba team will return home with the same amount of players they leave with"? Other guy...."There are some questions you just dont want to touch with a 10 foot pole, and this is one of them. The answer is NO they havent been assured this". :D
  15. Keener98
    Completely agree with everybody on starting Grossman if hes healthy. I tried backing Orton, but the last 2 weeks have put the nail in the coffin for me. How in the hell do you have 3 posessions starting in the Packers territory in the first half and only come away with 6 points from it? Thats pathetic, like somebody else mentioned, this game should have been over at the half with a decent QB. Orton has regressed since the Carolina game, and I think maybe sitting on the sidelines and having a chance to watch would help his development. Also something I havent seen mentioned, but is anybody else really impressed with Lovies and Ron Rivera's ability to make halftime adjustments with the defense? Our defense looked very average in the first half yesterday, but the second half they came out and showed the Pack the leagues best D. This is the 2nd game off the top of my head where this has happened with the other being New Orleans. Also for the love of god, please sign Peerless Price if not just for his punt returning ability, or put Nathon Vasher back there. The Wade and Davis show must stop NOW!
  16. Keener98
    Your wish came true. Seriously, Barrett is the most underrated Cubs player I've ever watched. Absolutely no one on any message board seems to think he's any good. That is because he is not a good catcher. He is a decent hitter for a catcher though. Behind the plate he sets up too late, he hops around, he has bad footwork, and an inaccurate arm. I can't fault him for his pitch calling as I don't know if he calls the pitches. He was the best hitting catcher in the NL, Id say thats a little better than "decent".
  17. Keener98
    No, because I think Patterson will be part of a bigger deal. Are you going to be upset when Burnett signs for 5 yrs 50 mill and then isnt any more reliable than Kerry Wood, who most all Cards fans like to call "fragile", but yet they want Burnett? :roll: yes Lol ok just checking :wink:
  18. Keener98
    No, because I think Patterson will be part of a bigger deal. Are you going to be upset when Burnett signs for 5 yrs 50 mill and then isnt any more reliable than Kerry Wood, who most all Cards fans like to call "fragile", but yet they want Burnett? :roll:
  19. Keener98
    Atlanta can make a pretty attractive package for Lugo. I just dont understand why Atlanta is looking outside their organization for a SS. They have Betemit who hit .300 last year, and they have Tony Pena Jr. And better yet, they have a manager who will actually play them. Exactly, so whats the point in trading some of their young talent to get a good but not great SS in Lugo. I think Betemit could be better than what Lugo is and hes younger and cheaper. If Im the Braves I move on and try finding a closer.
  20. Keener98
    Atlanta can make a pretty attractive package for Lugo. I just dont understand why Atlanta is looking outside their organization for a SS. They have Betemit who hit .300 last year, and they have Tony Pena Jr.
  21. Keener98
    XM Radio's MLB Home Plate is reporting that Burnett and his agent were in Washington yesterday to discuss the Nationals interest and apparently they are very interested.
  22. Keener98
    1. I'll be VERY surprised if the Cards add another year. This is the first time they have offered a four year contract to a pitcher. Apparently it was a stretch for them to do so. So to add a 5th is asking too much. 2. Why is it too late? The Dodgers entered the Furcal race at the last second and landed him. He's not signed yet, so I wouldn't say it's too late. I also suspect that Hendry has been in touch with Burnett's agent a few times this offseason already. Also, with all the mediocre pitchers (aka Clement) getting 9 mil, 10 mil on Burnett could end up being a very good contract. I dont think thats true. The Cards offered Mike Hampton a 7 yr 91 million contract I believe the year he was a free agent. I could be wrong but I dont think I am.
  23. Keener98
    Huh? Nevermind I had you mixed up with the other Santo name that just said Cedeno=Patterson and I thought you were referencing that. Disregard my "huh". :wink: :D
  24. Keener98
    How in the world can you say that these two are equals? There is no valid proof that your statement is true. Are you saying every rookie that comes up ='s Patterson? Some point in time we have to try and let the kids play and Cedeno has showed quite a bit recently to think he can handle starting at SS for the Cubs and do a good job at it also.
  25. Keener98
    Just got a text message from my Hooter girl source. Len can't comment...he's working on another plate of wings. He did say Hendry is there too...is now shirtless and banging two plates together while shouting "I love Hooters!" Wow its a good thing I kept reading and didnt stop because at first I was thinking Vance had completly lost it. :D :wink:
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