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How is it bipolar to say Z has major control issues and hasn't been the best pitcher on the team this season (aka not an ace - he has a 4.00 ERA). The criticisms are coming now that he's making $18 million a year. It's not just Z. It's the whole freakin team. Yes, the team sucks. But guys likes Alfonso, Derrek, Aramis and Z are going to draw more criticism because they are better than they are showing now and because they are paid a lot of money. Hell Hill takes a beating around here by many, and hes making the league minimum, and has outpitched Z all year. Going by ERA, Hill has outpiitched all of our starters.
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Nope, I was wrong. His defense hasn't been great though but his offense has really helped us. It was a good move by Hendry.
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If we got cash that probably means we gave up a decent prospect. That's not good.
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Bottom line, I'd rather have Monroe on this team over Fox.
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After all we've been through with this guy, to non-tender would be stupid IMO. I would like to see what he can do after surgery, even for 3-4 mil.
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how is this bad? He's a right handed bat with power (would be in 4th place on the Cubs in HR) who can hit LHP. We gave up nothing. Did I say if it was bad or good? It was obvious Hendry was gunning for him for a while now. I actually like the move as a platoon or bench player against lefties. He's much better than Fox btw, who looked abysmal last night.
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Who didn't see this coming?
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They probably got it confused.
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Minor League Discussion & Boxes 8-21-2007
YearofDaCubs replied to CaliforniaRaisin's topic in Cubs Minor League Talk
G Johnson and Pawelek have been a total disappointment. -
I don't even care about Cedeno any more. I'd still would rather have seen Soto called up over Blanco, but that's not going to happen.
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How did Wood look? Last time out he looked great, but in Colorado he looked bad. Maybe it was the altitude after all.
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I don't think anybody, he would be a call up.
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Floyd
YearofDaCubs replied to moorecg's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
425 plate appearances or 100 games started. He is already ineligible for 100 games started-I believe the most he can get is 97 now on the season. He's had 243 plate appearances, so he'd have to average 4.667 plate appearances per game through the rest of the year. That's not happening even if he started every game the rest of the year (which he won't), so Floyd will have no guaranteed money for next year. Thank goodness. -
Jeff Conine Traded to Mets
YearofDaCubs replied to reds44's topic in MLB Draft, International Signings, Amateur Baseball
Ah, so that's why they are calling up Cantu. -
DeRo!
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I like Ward.
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I'd rather have Ward in the lineup over Fontenot. Fontenot has been sucking lately.
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do you really think this could have a negative effect, though? I don't see it. I think it just feeds the irrational and unhealthy fan attention to the situation. The guy has a long way to go before he'll be able to help the team. Yet with the huge contract, unjustified promotion already this year, and a potential call-up, fans are going to be expecting him to start next year in Wrigley and be good. We've already seen how little patience people have with other young players, there's no need to throw-in the added burden of expectations that a September call-up would bring. but no negative effect on Jeff's development or roster status/clock? That's what I think of when I hear a prospect is "rushed." Bringing him to the majors is rushing him. Exposing him to major league hitters, when he's barely even able to handle minor leaguers, and has very little experience, could easily have a negative effect. It's not just about the mechanics of options and roster status. I think people are afraid to bring players up because of the Corey situation. I think there is a going trend the last couple of years in MLB to bring up some of the younger players earlier rather than later. I don't see how bringing him up could be a negative experience unless he is mentally weak or something, which I doubt.
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Soriano will return to the leadoff spot upon his return.
YearofDaCubs replied to Skyballer's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
Then why was everyone soo upset when Neifi and Izturis went 1-2 in the lineup last year? If it wouldn't matter if they batting 7th 8th, or 1-2, I don't see what the uproar was all about. Because by having Neifi and Izturis at 1-2 you are giving them more ab's than what they would get if they were batting 7-8. Actually, the whole Neifi thing was a perfect example of why I don't believe the lineup doesn't matter. When Lee was having a career year, he only ended up with a little over 100 RBI. The reason is because Neifi and Macias, among others who sucked were batting in front of him. Not only does it make it worse that these guys get more AB's but the fact that don't get on base also causes the players behind them not to get RBI opportunities. -
I'm getting sick of Howry. He has been very hittable this year. Time to remove him from the setup role.
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Wow, Troy got fat.
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I know Duncan does well against RHP but I don't think he's ever seen Marmol before :lol:
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How in the heck did Marmol get out of the inning without giving up any runs? WOW
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Minor League Discussion & Boxes 8-17-2007
YearofDaCubs replied to CaliforniaRaisin's topic in Cubs Minor League Talk
Raisin won't be back until late Sunday night, but I'd imagine he'll read this eventually and post about it. Grant Johnson brought his ERA back down to 2.00 with a 2 inning, 5 K save. Looks like it's a 4 era. -
So much for that. Instead, we will end up with Craig Monroe. Where are you getting that from? I assume you are talking out of your arse. Monroe was released by the Tigers. Hendry has shown interest in the past for Monroe, I'm assuming here and nothing more.