nikao

We had them for just basic cable and HBO last year to watch the Sopranos. When we called to cancel the HBO, the guy found some way to give it to us free for a year. So they're OK in my book. :D until you realize it's comcast cable, and then you'll want to kill yourself It's remarkable how Comcast seems to magically find ways to make my bill a bit higher every single month.

For the record, my son was born a week ago Monday and the Cubs haven't lost since. Coincidence? I agree--Lilly better have his good stuff tonight.

I've tried nothing and I'm all out of ideas. ](*,) Soooo pissed right now. yep this sucks. I'm getting the same thing. Let me know if you find something that works. I had this problem earlier in the season but figured out it was my anti-virus software blocking things. Pausing protection solved the issue. It's not working for me that way now, but maybe a new version of Firefox that's trying to block out suspicious flash programs? When was the last update?

I'd agree--I don't think he's worth the price to this team.

I can't imagine Pie alone would do it--for someone as good as Nathan, they're not going to trade for just potential. I could see DeRosa and Murton potentially working.

To me, the upgrade at SS is much more pressing than 2B, and Greene sounds like a good possibility. After Fukudome, though, I can't imagine the Padres are chomping at the bit to deal with the Cubs.

I teach freshman writing. So for me, college never ends. Grading can be a bear, but summers are nice. :D

My mom lives in San Diego and I spent Christmases there growing up as a kid. It makes headlines when the temperature gets below freezing (those poor orange trees!!). But that is to say it can get a little chilly. Still, 60s during the day in December isn't all that bad. It is odd that most houses there don't have basements (and are generally just not constructed as solidly as in the midwest). I don't know if I'd dig the water problems and wildfires, but otherwise San Diego is pretty much perfect (except for the sports teams :D ).

Which bar is that? I'm in Minneapolis. I think I may have seen a story on it sometime, but there's times when I might be able to sneak out to catch a half at a Bears place.

.672 OPS against left handers last year. Not exactly what the Cubs need, but I guess he is left-handed.

The Twins also need offense more than anything, so while Hill or Lilly (probably the former due to contract) would be nice, the Twins would like a young impact bat--as many as possible. I'd say Hill, Pie, and maybe one other solid IF prospect might get consideration. I'd be somewhat wary of Santana--his numbers dropped off last year and he'll be looking for big years/money.

He actually was pretty decent this last year. Had an ERA of around 4, if my memory serves. In the NL that probably drops a bit. He's definitely a back end rotation guy, though, and can be inconsistent. But when he's on, he's quite good. He had like a 70 pitch complete game a couple of years ago. He's also best friends with Santana, and there's some talk that the Twins wouldn't let him go if they were serious about resigning Johan. But there's a lot of trade talk right now about him as well, so maybe the Twins will end up losing both.

I just can't imagine him doing this, even though that's a LOT of money. This is like Damon going from the Red Sox to the Yankees, only much worse. Hunter's been the main face of the Twins for years. I can't imagine what folks in MN would say about this.

Five years seems very real to me--he'd be 37 when that's done. I could see 6-7, depending on the bidding. He's had some leg issues, but with natural turf, I could see him lasting that long. At this point, I can't imagine why someone wouldn't sign him for CF, since that's where his numbers have the most value. He's nothing special as a corner OF, though he could move over if needed as time goes on.

I think he brings power, defense, and leadership, but I also think he's going to get overpaid. I think he'd be a great fit (I know most on this board don't). I really don't remember anything with him being any more or less active than any other players in the community. I'd have questions about defense over the life of the contract he's likely to receive, and I definitely think he'd be overpaid. Given the in-house options at this point for CF (Pie, Colvin), it doesn't seem like a place where the Cubs need to spend a lot of money. Investing in shortstop or RF would address a more glaring need, imo.