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  1. Mark_R
    I have decided to postpone going to the Shoe in Hammond on account of rowdy Sox fans parading on the Ryan while traffic is miserable. Hooray for Joliet!
  2. Mark_R
    If you were so dedicated, you'd live in Chicago. Its a silly argument, but nothing more silly than what you're saying. That makes absolutely no sense. It is silly and stupid. No more so than what he said. Is JR a bigger fan than someone who plops down 10 grand a year for Cubs season tickets?
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    Or they could have the trib hire a beat writer who will do nothing but lick the organization. That'd be even better...
  4. Mark_R
    Sweet Vids.
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    Exactly
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    I'm expecting text messages for scores from someone.
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    Does he pitch ever? Monco, you familiar with Even? I bowled with him for a few years. He is tremendously gifted and was a really quick learner to the game. Haven't kept up with him in a year or so, but I'm still interested to see where he goes after 07.
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    Neifi Perez

    Mark_R replied to Omar's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk

    The Nats would've just allowed the tying run to get to scoring position without a play?? :shock: I don't think keeping Jones at first was much of a priority. I can't recall if Johnson was holding him on (close) or not. But you're right, they may have been keeping Jones close to make Neifi hit a gapper to tie the game.
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    Neifi Perez

    Mark_R replied to Omar's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk

    Neifi's never gotten 200 hits in a season.
  10. Mark_R
    If you were so dedicated, you'd live in Chicago. Its a silly argument, but nothing more silly than what you're saying.
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    Neifi Perez

    Mark_R replied to Omar's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk

    Its also worth noting that Jock probably could have had second base for a defensive indifference which would have made an (unlikely) Neifi hit tie the game since the outfielders were playing uncharacteristically deep for a POS like Neifi.
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    He may not get (m?)any more chances in this organization.
  13. Mark_R
    The Cubs are 1-3 with me in attendance. I vow to go to more games so the Cubs can suck more to get rid of Dusty faster.
  14. Mark_R
    Forgot the best part http://www.mitchellandness.com/images/BSBK55H42_W.jpg and... "K's give me wood", which I was skimming through this thread and it appears that it was shown on TV, but it wasn't noticed that it was a six year old girl holding it. If only I had been a couple spots back in line ;) Congrats! I realize my offer was low.
  15. Mark_R
    Embarassing finale. The fans in the bleachers were understandably pissed. Was a fun time today with the nsbb crew. Seth's heckling of Soriano in left was awesome as was seeing the sleepy asian kid (I wasn't sure if he was alive) a few sections away. But the end was terrible and there needs to be some accountability for stupidity ASAP.
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    Out of curiosity, what's the incentive for the Knicks in this trade? They're overloaded with guards already, and I suspect Isiah's got his eye on next year's free agent class as well. I could see them accepting Tyson and Gordon for Fyre and Francis (or Crawford). I wouldn't make that deal, would you? You're assuming Isiah thinks rationally. Why would Isiah have his eye on next year's FA class? He's losing two big contracts but is still a load over the cap. Isiah falls in love with a guy and overpays for him every time. I cannot think of one decent (read rational) trade he has made during his tenure in NY. Why would I think the pattern would change?
  17. Mark_R
    Branyan's been awful this year, too.
  18. Mark_R
    I agree that he should be given some slack for not being here....but maybe he should refrain from claiming hindsight when he wasn't around to know whether it is or it isn't. I agree with the latter, but again, there's probably posters here who have fallen back to the "wish we woulda signed Nomar" camp after his recent hot streak, which would be grounds for hindsight.
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    Deng. Almost as productive as Noch was this year, and he's five years younger. 1908, would you give up two of the core, one of the draft picks, and some salary throw in (Chandler is the only one I could think of to make it even close though...) for Kevin Garnett?
  20. Mark_R
    What a waste of a trip to Chicago for The Riot then. Ugh.
  21. Mark_R
    BBB, Given that the search function doesn't work and soccer has been here only since the middle of February, I think its difficult for him to have researched your thoughts before hand. Its not hindsight because you were probably the most staunch Nomar advocate I can remember, but don't chastize him because he wasn't here during the time. There's probably a lot of posters who weren't keen on Nomar returning (me) who are shocked to see his recent play the last couple weeks. If he tears something in the next few weeks, then it'll just be the same old story.
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    I think you're selling Tyson a bit short, but I'd trade him straight up for Fyre with money in mind. With their cap space and top 5 pick, the Bulls should be able to address their front line without giving up on Gordon prematurely. That's my preference, and the path I expect Paxson to follow. Naturally, I'd prefer to keep Gordon if I could net Frye without dealing him. With Isaiah, you never know what is possible ;)
  23. Mark_R
    Dear god why?
  24. Mark_R
    I like PER. I think it sums up the stats you provided above nicely. But it does a poor job evaluating defense. For instance, Ben Wallace produced a 17.54 PER this year. Do you think Fyre was the better player? I expect Tyson's PER to rebound next year, and Fyre has a ways to go before he's in the same class defensively as Tyson. I also have my doubts about its predictive value, especially when looking at the first few seasons of a player's career. Diaw jumps from 8.82 and 9.97 to 17.31. Noch jumps form 9.96 to 16.12. Frye was a pretty good defensive player in college. I think he will get better up front. What hurts Tyson, though, is that he has never been able to stay on the court for extended periods of time. He gets way too many ticky tack fouls that kill our interior presence. In his one season in the NBA, Frye averaged approx 1 foul per 8 minutes while Chandler was at 1 in less than 7 minutes. Those extra 5-6 minutes a game on the floor are critical. Also bear in mind how much "softer" Tyson has to play when he's being cognizant of his foul issues. I think Tyson is a decent role player, but not for the money he's making. Would be nice to have a real center who could draw some attention. Not to mention three glorious years under team control before drawing a moderately sized payday.
  25. Mark_R
    I hate Juan Cruz.
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