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  1. kente777
    Is there a site that lists the rankings of how the teams are doing in the off-season? I would have to think that the Cubs are in the top 10 so far. Ken
  2. kente777
    The "Y" in Young is not considered a vowel, but a consonant. It would only be a vowel if it is used as an "E" sound, such as Tommy. Ken
  3. kente777
    Anyone who has seen Wood pitch the last 2 years, I mean, errrr, ummm, NOT PITCH the last two years, wouldn't be asking this question. Are you sure you've been watching the same Cubs that I have?? Ken
  4. kente777
    C Pat is gone. Ken
  5. kente777
    I apologize if I came off as harsh, but I'm just frustrated with repeat information that wasn't caused by the trouble the board has had this week. thanks, man. Ken
  6. kente777
    Thanks, guys. :)
  7. kente777
    well, golly gee whiz...I'm so sorry for taking up your precious space! I don't read every post in every thread. I apologize for being a complete ditz and wanting to pass on info that I thought others might want to hear.
  8. kente777
    I wouldn't say that. It's only for 3 years. Furcal is probably looking a longer term contract. If we could go 5 years 55 million, that would seal the deal...I think. Ken
  9. kente777
    This is new info. Ken
  10. kente777
    3 year - 39 million. http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20051201&content_id=1275064&vkey=news_atl&fext=.jsp&c_id=atl
  11. kente777
    This from Rotoworld: The Dodgers have offered Rafael Furcal a deal comparable to the five-year, $50 million proposal he has on the table from the Cubs. If so, they have more money than sense. An infield with Furcal at shortstop, Cesar Izturis at second and Jeff Kent at first would be very expensive and only reasonably productive. Kent would likely stay at second base for the start of next year, but it's hard to believe the Dodgers would bring Izturis back as a bench player when he's recovered from Tommy John surgery.
  12. kente777
    1) ERA (in case you don't know...this means "earned run average." This is how many earned runs a pitcher gives up in a 9 inning game. ) 2) Walk to Stikeout RATIO (in case you don't know, this means how many strike outs to how many walks a pitcher gets. This shows us how good of control a pitcher has.) 3) Opponents batting average against pitcher (in case you don't know, this is how well a batter can hit against a particular pitcher. This just doesn't mean strikeouts, but a pitcher's contol in not allowing walks, and the ability to pitch strategically in order to force a batter out of his comfort zone. This often leads to outs thus improving ones earned run average.) Where in these three criteria that I listed do you get the impression that I believe strike outs is the most important item???? In fact, nowhere do I mention "strikeout." I mention "strikeout to walk ratio." Big difference. Dude, I shouldn't even have to explain this because everyone else here can read. I only did to show you that you formulated something in your mind without fully reading my post, and then you still defend your ignorant post. I even used proper punctuation (commas) to show you that I used a series. (In English grammar, a series is a group of nouns that are used to draw similarities between). Ken
  13. kente777
    So only strike out pitchers should be awarded the Cy Young? You have very selective reading. Read what I said again. Ken
  14. kente777
    While there is truth to what you say, I still contend that a pitcher's win total is affected more by other variables than say his ERA. For example, a pitcher can pitch a shutout most of the game, yet lose because he got no run support. Remember Clement? Additionally, a pitcher can pitch lousy, but have a St. Louis type of offense and come away with the win. Or, a pitcher can lose a game by defensive snafus. On and on. In contrast, a pitcher's ability to get the ball over the plate, or get a high amount of strikeouts, or be tough to hit against has few (if any) outside factors other than the pure ability of the pitcher. I'd take a 15-13 pitcher with a 2.87 ERA any day as opposed to a 21-10 pitcher with a 3.89 ERA. Ken
  15. kente777
    "A win is all that counts." This definitely is true for a team's standings, and probably true for the MVP award which goes to the player who best helps their team (TO WIN). However, when it comes to the Cy Young, stats are what should drive the award. Wins are one stat, but a pitcher can have a team loaded with offense and win 22 games in a year, but himself have a high 3 E.R.A. In this case, it was more of his teammates helping him get the win rather than him helping his team to win. To me, overall ERA, walk to strike out ratio, and opponents batting average against a pitcher are much more indicative of a CY Young deserving pitcher than simply wins. Ken
  16. kente777
    Has he won the big one yet? With any team he's managed?? I rest my case! Ken P.S. I hear what you're sayin' :)
  17. kente777
    You're forgetting one big negative: Dusty Baker. As long as Dusty Baker is manager of the Cubs, they will never win the big one. I look forward to 2007 when we finally get a manager who can put together a line-up and manage a pitching staff. Ken
  18. kente777
    Assuming the White Sox go to and win the World Series, do you think that would put a bit more pressure on the Trib and managment to put a winner on the field next year? Ken
  19. kente777
    Boy that didn't take long. sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2180682
  20. kente777
    You mean before the playoffs started!
  21. kente777
    Here's the problem. Look at the last 3 year (2nd half ERA's) -- it has consistently gotten worse. If Maddux does come back next year, we're probably looking at a plus 4 ERA for the second half. You might say, not bad for a 5th starter. However, this means that his first half ERA will be over 5. Is this what we want? Ken
  22. kente777
    Do you really think that would make a difference?
  23. kente777
    ...lose the next two we might as well shut down Wood and start playing the young guys. 9 1/2 games out with 6 teams ahead of us would be too hard of a climb. Tonight and tomorrow are MUST win games. Ken
  24. kente777
    Tell that to the Marlins in '03 and the Astros in 04', both of which fired their managers halfway through their respective seasons. I don't need to remind anyone what those two teams did after the firings. It's too late to get rid of Baker now, but either he should take a new job next year or be canned for someone who can manage young players. Ken
  25. kente777
    He needs to bunt.
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