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  1. CuseCubFan69
    I think it is a problem with confidence. Mitre has [edit] not [/edit] been handed the ball and told "you're in the rotation". He has always been a replacement for injured pitchers, spot starter, or temporary rotation stop-gap. I wonder how he would perform if he was handed the ball out of ST and told he is the 5th starter unless he shows otherwise. Baker has essentially done that with Williams since he was brought up, but has never really done that with Mitre, IIRC. [sorry for the edit, but having the not in the sentence is kind of critical to the point ;).] I agree. I do think that Williams is a better pitcher though.
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    BP sure does love Dusty and the boytoys. I wonder what it will be like at the Cubs Convention next year? If they didn't screen questions in the past, they may consider it this year. While I don't doubt that Hendry will provide a vague, canned answer and Dusty will regail the room with stories of striped bass stealing his girlfriend away, it still wouldn't be a pleasant atmosphere if they were bombarded by tough questions from the crowd. Exactly that is the strategy Hendry and Baker will use....scripted answers and stupid antidotes. HA HA HA! The antitode to the blue kool aid they keep feeding us? If you've ever read a Joe Morgan chat transcript from espn.com, that is pretty much how I expect the Q&A at the convention to go. Question asked Vague answer/unrelated story Question never answered Ain't that the truth. Add to that Baker will have Darrin...what is he now 21?...... sitting on his lap.
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    Trachsel has made a lot of money throwing a baseball. :wink: Correct me if I'm wrong Dal but hasn't Mitre had a lot of success pitchng at the AAA level? If he was getting lit up there I'd agree with you in a second but he has something to offer and I'm curious if it just isn't a mental thing for him. I just don't get hung up on our minor leaguers as others do. Mitre has shown me no development at all from his first time with the Cubs and now. You'd think by now he'd show some sort of improvement or at the very least not be known as just a question mark. Regarding success at AAA, I think that can become irrelevant after some time. I just don't see why he's not in the rotation by now, or at least the sixth man other than he's just not that good. When a team "thinks" it's in a pennant race like the Cubs do they don't really have the time to fiddle around with a pitcher like Mitre. I'm not saying he's the best pitcher out there but he has some value and IMO in time he will be a decent 4 or 5 guy for a team that has the patience to let him have his ups and downs and gain confidence. I do understand what you're saying and I just think Mitre is a player that is at the wrong place at the wrong time. Again, not dominating but a functional 4 or 5 guy.
  4. CuseCubFan69
    BP sure does love Dusty and the boytoys. I wonder what it will be like at the Cubs Convention next year? If they didn't screen questions in the past, they may consider it this year. While I don't doubt that Hendry will provide a vague, canned answer and Dusty will regail the room with stories of striped bass stealing his girlfriend away, it still wouldn't be a pleasant atmosphere if they were bombarded by tough questions from the crowd. Exactly that is the strategy Hendry and Baker will use....scripted answers and stupid antidotes.
  5. CuseCubFan69
    Thank you. K's and BB's went down thus lowering his pitch count. I still think he could be a 4 or 5 starter but would require patience.
  6. CuseCubFan69
    Booing Dusty and Co. in the middle of winter? Save your energy and enjoy the convention... Let him boo. Why not express your displeasure for the team's choices in a forum when you're boos can be heard? The convention isn't just about blowing sunshine up each other's rears for 3 days. Ha, I have been to the conventions before and already have a room at the Hilton lined up. I just find it almost annoying when a dozen or so fans constantly boo the whole entire time. There are plenty of times to boo during the season...Enjoy the 3 day weekend and have some fun! And if fun to you is blowing smoke up someone elses rear...good for you. I'd rather have you ask some good questions instead of the fluff ones that are often asked. "Dusty...do you think Ron should be in the hall?" Get in there and quote some numbers and ask Baker to defend some of his moves and quotes.
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    Trachsel has made a lot of money throwing a baseball. :wink: Correct me if I'm wrong Dal but hasn't Mitre had a lot of success pitchng at the AAA level? If he was getting lit up there I'd agree with you in a second but he has something to offer and I'm curious if it just isn't a mental thing for him. A lot of success? 2005: 70 2/3 IP, 5-6, 4.33 ERA, 72 H, 22 BB, 55 K's, 1.33 WHIP Was that what he did at Iowa? As I said, correct me if I'm wrong and those numbers are not great by any means....average yes but not good. He has to get those walks down to be effective. How was his Homerun rate?
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    You have the numbers to back that up? Because I would argue that Mitre sucks in every capacity involving a baseball, glove and uniform Mitre this year was Jekyll and Hyde as a starter. In 3 of his starts he threw 23 IP, 0.78 ERA, 0.60 WHIP. In his other 4 starts he had 23.1 IP, 8.87 ERA, 1.80 WHIP. Last year was similar in 9 starts. Good Mitre: 26.2 IP, 2.70 ERA, 1.23 WHIP in 4 starts. Bad Mitre: 23.1 IP, 10.03 ERA, 2.22 WHIP. There just doesn't seem to be any middle ground. It's either quality start(or better), or disaster start. When Mitre gets lit up what happens? I mean to say is it HR's and bullets right away or a couple of bleeders that drop or get through and then he gets ripped? Also, how is he with men on base....maybe holding runners on or just pitching from the stretch is a problem for him.
  9. CuseCubFan69
    Why? He's a functional bullpen pitcher if he's used correctly.
  10. CuseCubFan69
    BP sure does love Dusty and the boytoys.
  11. CuseCubFan69
    Trachsel has made a lot of money throwing a baseball. :wink: Correct me if I'm wrong Dal but hasn't Mitre had a lot of success pitchng at the AAA level? If he was getting lit up there I'd agree with you in a second but he has something to offer and I'm curious if it just isn't a mental thing for him.
  12. CuseCubFan69
    Hey Len and thanks for stopping by! When a Cub really flubs up a play, and it happens time to time :wink: , how do you remain neutral/professional and not say what the heck was he thinking?
  13. CuseCubFan69
    I would like to see Mitre pitch for a team like KC for a whole year and see how he does. I'm curious if MLB hitters have him figured out or if it is his confidence that changes once he is pitching against the big boys.
  14. CuseCubFan69
    If he makes the Hall of Fame I'll agree with you. Again, 2003 was the worst thing that could happen to the Cubs and it started the second Hendry hired Baker.
  15. CuseCubFan69
    He's dating Josie Maran....the poor kid is wiped out.
  16. CuseCubFan69
    Did you say something?
  17. CuseCubFan69
    Right after Bakers extension?
  18. CuseCubFan69
    What are the odds for Baker and the boy toys coming back in 2006?
  19. CuseCubFan69
    Worst tactician/pen usage in my 36 years.
  20. CuseCubFan69
    Or long relief.
  21. CuseCubFan69
    I wonder what the minor league coaches think when Baker comments on the fundemental stuff like that. I'd hate to work with a person like that.
  22. CuseCubFan69
    The broadcasters, sea bass, the high grass....what a thin skinned coward.
  23. CuseCubFan69
    So now I'll bet Baker will push Hendry to get some "veteran arms" for the pen in 2006.
  24. CuseCubFan69
    Then we would see how good Lee really is on defense. If Baker is coming back why do I get this sinking feeling the 2 boy toys will be too? I don't think I can do this 3 years in a row.
  25. CuseCubFan69
    God Baker is a stubborn man. Hendry better get rid of macias.
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