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  1. CuseCubFan69
    How much of an influance is Steve Stone? I believe I read that he has recomended Lou. Didn't Stone want Izturis too? If so, I want Stone out of the picture completely.
  2. CuseCubFan69
    I think if Hendry goes with "popular opinion" he will go with Lou or Joe.
  3. CuseCubFan69
    I agree along with hitters that gave them a lead more often.
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    CuseCubFan69 replied to Banedon's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk

    He surpassed expectations and was still not that good. People realize this is the best we could get from a corner outfielder the next two years, and we'll probably get worse as he ages. It was his 2nd best year ever in his career, and probably the best post 30 year he'll have. But we're stuck with him. My problem is not just the money and length. My problem always was that the Cubs settled for mediocrity, as usual. So what if he actually surpassed an 800 OPS in the first year. He's a 750 OPS player at heart, and probably will be as soon as next year. The Cubs needed an impact bat somewhere in the 3/4/5 part of the lineup, yet they went out and got a 6 hitter. Yep. That spot needed a 30-35 HR THIS year and Jones is not a guy that is capable of that. The Cubs had to be close to having the worst HR production out of the OF in the majors.
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    His out of shapeness, 800 OPS against and 1.48 WHIP has made me dislike the guy. I hope the Cubs get a trainer that gets backing from management that makes these guys do Pilates and other stretches to keep in shape. They have proved to me that they can't do it on their own.
  6. CuseCubFan69
    Way out of line. You could have stopped with good riddance. Referring to him as "human garbage" isn't welcome here.I agree that it's not appropriate, but why is it okay for people to call players "garbage" and "trash" on here all the time, but not the team president? Personally I don't like to read that either. I think it shows a lack of imagination and lowers the IQ of the board. That being said, let's try to stay on the Baker thing for the rest of the thread and if you want to write more about this please just start a thread in rants about it. Thank you.
  7. CuseCubFan69
    I really like Juan Pierre. He isn't the greatest lead-off hitter. But a team could do a lot worse, too. He needs to walk a lot more than he does to raise his OBP, but his floor is pretty high as floors go. He is a very safe bet to give you a .330 OBP with 50 SBs and a decent defensive CF. I like that. But I don't love it. Nor would I pay 8 million to retain it. I think in the short-term you might be right, even though as recently as last year he was below .330 OBP (and has been below 50 SB 3 times). But I think he's not far from having a much lower floor. He has already declined from his age 25 and 26 level of production, and seems to have set a new lower range of productivity. Plus, his prolonged slump to start 2006 was definitely not a fluke, it was a sign of things to come. He should probably be able to match his 2005 and 2006 numbers next year, at 30. But how much longer will that last? Another slow start in 2007 and he could easily end at career lows. At 31, in 2008, and the guy could be a complete noose around the neck of an offense, putting up sub .300 OBP and sub .340 SLG. Then you're talking Neifi territory. This guy's entire game is predicated on speed. He does nothing else. He does not hit balls hard. He is bound to get worse in his 30's. The question is how quickly and how far he will fall. Maybe he repeats his 2006 in 2007 (or maybe his 2005 becomes the standard), and that is bad enough. But he could be pretty bad, pretty soon. If Pierre could hit 320 or better I'd be fine with it but he doesn't and I don't like the fact that pitchers know they can throw strikes to him and not worry about any damage power wise, it reduces the amount of pitches and sets the tone for the game IMO.
  8. CuseCubFan69
    If not him some other grizzley old vet coach. (See Jim Leyland and what he did) That's been the Hendry mantra and I don't expect it to change.
  9. CuseCubFan69
    I think some people owe you an apology the way they came down on you with their "Holier than though" attittude. Please just let it go.
  10. CuseCubFan69
    I always get frustrated with the 'good pitching beats good hitting' people. WHile what they say is true, if your team isn't hitting the ball, even one mistake from a good pitcher seals yyour fate. Defense and offense are equally important. A lot of people esp. in the front office don't seem to realize this. Yep, just build a good team and things will take care of themselves. Hitters struggle, pitchers step up and vice a versa. Need a run, steal one like Theriot did the other day.
  11. CuseCubFan69
    What would you do if your country club rights were going to be taken away?
  12. CuseCubFan69
    Yes it was! True freshman Delone Carter (Mr. Ohio) scores 4 TD's on a salute to Joe Morris Day! The Orange were outplayed but still came out with the win, next up Pitt.
  13. CuseCubFan69
    So you're saying the pen was average to below average and Hendry should open the wallet and spend more on the pen? Sorry, but that's how Hendry might read that post, he's got that kind of vision.
  14. CuseCubFan69
    This team is getting annoyingly whiny. Just cut it out O_O because your post has effected my whole day and now I'm going to make 2 errors and swing at every pitch.
  15. CuseCubFan69
    "It might as well be me". Didn't MacPhail take the blame too? If Baker does leave I will wish him well but I won't miss the ego.
  16. CuseCubFan69
    I'm counting on him to be on the DL for 2007 and if he's healthy it's a bonus.
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    Translation: "If they offer me a buttload of money that is significantly more a year than anyone else does, then I'll come back." Yep, money talks. I hate the fact that the Cubs played this guy every game, almost every inning, and never looked to see how anyone else could play CF like Jones or Pagan.
  18. CuseCubFan69
    It's too bad the Cubs were not in the AL, they might have lost 110 games.
  19. CuseCubFan69
    I agree and he seemed to treat people with respect.
  20. CuseCubFan69
    Yes and yes, they did have dinner together. I don't see Stone becoming the GM. I've been wrong before. I would like to see bridges mended between Stone & the Cubs, which should be easier if Dusty is no longer in the picture. There have been a lot of rumors about whether Ron Santo will continue on as a full-time radio broadcaster --- specifically, how much longer he'll do the road games, since he did miss a couple of road series this season. I like Santo in the booth and hope he continues on. If he chooses to cut back his schedule for health reasons, I'd prefer Stone in the booth as a PT replacement over Otto. The Return of Joe Carter, baby! Can we get the Dusty Baker-Joe Carter-Joe Morgan baseball analysis program please? please??? Have McCarver do the play by play and you have your self a heck of a booth.
  21. CuseCubFan69
    ... <_< >_> ...HI DAVE OTTO! *Runs away laughing about an in-joke only three or four people will get.* Dave Otto is a joke that we all get!
  22. CuseCubFan69
    I don't think MacPhail can fire anyone. I thought MacPhail was Hendry's boss. I mean he doesn't fire anyone. See Lynch.
  23. CuseCubFan69
    I don't think MacPhail can fire anyone.
  24. CuseCubFan69
    Dusty had a big effect on you didn't he dude?
  25. CuseCubFan69
    A lesson on how to take pitches to help your team score runs would be a nice start.
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