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  1. PackLandVA
    Does it really matter if they're "throwing out" huge offers to FAs if they know they're ultimately gonna get outbid. They can offer a FA eleventy-billion dollars if they know the Yankees, Red Sox or Dodgers will offer eleventy-billion and one dollars.
  2. PackLandVA
    I want the 2013 Nate back.
  3. PackLandVA
    This might be the toughest matchup they face in the playoffs. If they close this series out, the road to the final is quite clear. Have they beaten Anaheim or Colorado this year yet?
  4. PackLandVA
    Nice stretch tag!
  5. PackLandVA
    Olt seems to constantly be behind 0-2 or 1-2 in the count. I'd like to see him be more aggressive early in the count, but he seems to NOT make contact a lot.
  6. PackLandVA
    Hawk broke out the "TWTW" last night for the first time this season (to my knowledge) referring to Ben Zobrist. When is the rest of the league/announcers/analysts gonna catch on.
  7. PackLandVA
    What type of prospect is Bijan Rademacher? Seems like he might have a decent bat. Never seem to hear much about him.
  8. PackLandVA
    I can't understand how he was a finalist for the Ford Frick Award last year. He has to be one of the worst announcers around and I mute the sound if I happen to accidently flip on a Sox game. He's actually a blast to listen to when the Sox are losing/playing poorly. I guess I get some sick enjoyment from it. :twisted:
  9. PackLandVA
    Hawk Harrellson in mid season form less than a week into 2014. Just said that every call in the series against the Royals has gone in favor of the Royals. Every call! When will MLB look into the conspiracy the umps have against the Sox? Anyone think it would be worth starting a thread for Hawk's moronic comments throughout the season? Could be a fun thread.
  10. PackLandVA
    Probably for showing up the ump last night and getting tossed.
  11. PackLandVA
    So with Liriano going for the Bucs, do the Cubs feature the RH-hitting lineup to include Rizzo? Or does Ricky go with Valbuena as the veteran presence at 3rd Base (over Olt) on opening day? Who gets the nod in RF? I assume Schierholtz is the everyday starter, even against lefties.
  12. PackLandVA
    Group A: Paul Goldschmidt Group B: Prince Fielder, Jay Bruce Group C: "Don't Call Me" Mike Stanton, Mark Reynolds, Adrian Gonzalez Group D: Albert Pujols, Brandon Phillips, Ian Kinsler, Jason Heyward, Josh Reddick Wild Card: Sent
  13. PackLandVA
    Bill Buckner, and it's not even close. Patterned my wiffle ball swing after him! One of my "proudest" Cub moments as a youth was when he won the batting title in 1980. Got to sit next to him on the bench (in spring training) for a bit in 1984. Nearly cried when he was traded later in the season. Did cry in '86 when the Mets came from behind on THAT grounder. Big fan of #22!! Honorable Mention to Bobby Murcer, Rick Sutcliffe, Ryno and Dunston.
  14. PackLandVA
    Haven't looked forward to a Monday in a long time. Can't wait! =D>
  15. PackLandVA
    Cashner is gonna be pretty darn good.
  16. PackLandVA
    CJ give up a leadoff single (to start the 2nd) followed by a two-bag error by Kalish. After a Sac Fly, he's walked back-to-back hitters.
  17. PackLandVA
    Even Brett Jackson 10 Ks in 22 ABS, but 8 RBI!
  18. PackLandVA
    Felt bad for Vogelbach, Johnson and Alcantara.
  19. PackLandVA
    The Anti-Jeffrey Leonard.
  20. PackLandVA
    Ask Kevin Gregg.
  21. PackLandVA
    Maybe #29's sister shows up! \:D/ And you can always run the bases!
  22. PackLandVA
    Favorite. Cub. Ever. Modeled my wiffle-ball swing as a kid after his. Even would occasionally limp when I ran the bases (doubles, of course). Was a bat boy during a ST game in '84 and sat by him briefly on the bench. Really wanted his bat after the game but got Ryno's instead (back when he used a black one, like Buckner). Also got a Mel Hall bat. Game was stopped during play so I could run sun glasses out to CF for Henry Cotto.
  23. PackLandVA
    And if memory serves correct, the amazing October was preceded by a disastrous August/September in which a 13-14 game lead was whittled down to 1 1/2 with 2 or 3 to play. That season was close to becoming the greatest choke of all time.
  24. PackLandVA
    In 2012, the White Sox were fundamentally sound. They played excellent defense, they ran the bases well and were pretty good at situational baseball. They were a veteran team with a 1st year manager that almost won the division. Fast forward 1 year and they are not fundamentally sound. They are terrible on defense, run the bases awful and are poor at situational baseball. They may be the worst team in the league. I know the players on the field are usually mostly responsible for their play, but at what point is the manager and/or coaching staff MORE responsible?? This is essentially the same team from last year. The biggest difference is Ventura inherited a team from Ozzie, possibly a team that was fundamentally sound. And in 1 year, their play has gotten significantly worse. If it were just production, the age/ability of all those vets could maybe be blamed. But they are just a completely different team (aside from pitching). I really think Ventura's easy going approach has allowed the team to underachieve. They don't field well, can't hit the right cutoff man, run the bases terribly, can't move runners over or get them in from 3rd with less than 2 outs, etc. How did all of this change so dramatically from one year to the next with essentially the same team if it isn't the coaching???
  25. PackLandVA
    I beg to differ. They are exceptionally fun bad! I love it every day! :twisted:
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