Bobby Valentine doesn’t think much of the Cubs, particularly Starlin Castro. He must have just watched bull Durham or something.
Bobby would definitely support the Cubs’ strict “no dinners” policy, so I fully expect to see him named to be the next manager as long as the Cubs include an expense acount for his disguises.
Meanwhile, the Cubs are going with a non-Starlin lineup for at least the first game. So you may as well try your hand at making money on internet casino by placing your bet on the toughest team, which certainly won’t be the Cubs. I haven’t seen a statement from Quade or anyone from the Cubs, but Starlin is not in the starting lineup. I’m assuming his sunflower seeds have also been confiscated.
Jair Jurrjens vs. Ryan Dempster
Jurrjens hasn’t been great lately, but he still sports an overall 2.84 ERA so he’s doing something right. Dempster, on the other hand, has been more good than bad lately and gotten his ERA down to 4.61, which is a heck of an accomplishment considering his start. This a game the Cubs need to win if they have delusions of even splitting this series.
Mike Minor vs. Casey Coleman
Mike Minor’s stock as a pitching prospect has fallen, but he’s still better than Casey Coleman. Mike Minor, and to a lesser extent Coleman, are examples of how risky an MLB Draft pick can be much like playing at one of the US casinos. However, the return on your investment if the pick works out will be worth more than your initial investment.
Derek Lowe vs. Randy Wells
The battle of pitchers disappointing the hell out of their fans. I’d rather be in the position where I’m being disappointed by Derek Lowe’s season, but whatever.
Brandon Beachy vs. Matt Garza
Of course, this is the most intriguing match-up of the series and I’ll be at work. This is also a must-win for the Cubs if winning or tying this series is at all plausible. Garza is the unquestionable ace of the Cubs’ staff stuff-wise, and actually came up with a win in his last start as a cherry on top of another outstanding performance. I don’t know a ton about Beachy, but my fantasy team has benefitted from his consistency this year.
I think the Cubs will get one game, but only because it is so difficult to sweep a four game series.
Comments
Sullivan has decided that Castro was benched on the basis of Valentine’s criticism. Here we go again…
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Sullivan has decided that Castro was benched on the basis of Valentine’s criticism. Here we go again…[/quote]
I don’t think it’s a ridiculous conclusion. Obviously Sullivan is a twat, but I can’t fault him for assuming that.
ZappBranniganQuote Reply
I don’t know what kind of inside track Carrie Muskat has or if she’s just a paid hack, but:
http://muskat.mlblogs.com/2011/08/22/822-cubs-lineup-no-castro/
binkyQuote Reply
She says “may” so obviously she’s just guessing too. It’s ridiculous that this is even being mentioned. How about just mention that BV is a douchebag and let’s move on?
binkyQuote Reply
[quote name=ZappBrannigan]I don’t think it’s a ridiculous conclusion. Obviously Sullivan is a twat, but I can’t fault him for assuming that.[/quote]Because it breeds the stupid among the fans. Chicago fans love to believe that the reasons their team fails boil down to character flaws in the players, and this sort of thing plays into that prevailing stupidity. The Cubs are bad because they built a roster worth about 75 wins, not because of any personal failing of any player(s). But Sullivan loves to beat this drum, and especially about the Latino players. They’re lazy and cancerous. That’s the Paul Sullivan mantra.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=josh]She says “may” so obviously she’s just guessing too. It’s ridiculous that this is even being mentioned. How about just mention that BV is a douchebag and let’s move on?[/quote]Exactly. Quade could easily have decided to give him the night off to avoid the same scrutiny from mustachioed fuckface and professional turdmouth Bob Brenly, who will no doubt belabor the same points tonight because he wants the job as bad as Valentine.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
Ugh. I hate this team..
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Because it breeds the stupid among the fans. Chicago fans love to believe that the reasons their team fails boil down to character flaws in the players, and this sort of thing plays into that prevailing stupidity. The Cubs are bad because they built a roster worth about 75 wins, not because of any personal failing of any player(s). But Sullivan loves to beat this drum, and especially about the Latino players. They’re lazy and cancerous. That’s the Paul Sullivan mantra.[/quote]
Yes, Sullivan and many of the other talentless hacks in the Chicago media and blogosphere like pretending this team is awful because of the inherent character flaws of many of its players. I disagree strongly with that notion and think it is dangerous and even rather racist.
However, I don’t believe in this circumstance it’s very unreasonable to think that Castro was benched because he was very publicly caught not paying the least bit of attention to the baseball game he was playing in and criticized for it on national television vociferously by a respected (albeit stupid) baseball personality. Obviously they shouldn’t play it off as fact but I hardly think it is a serious logical jump.
ZappBranniganQuote Reply
It’s going on on my FB wall right now. Jesus, I swear Chicago fans willo seize any opportunity to talk about heart and will and want-to and a ton of other shit that doesn’t matter, and what is their defense:
“if the best roster won every time, then Boston or NYY would win every year.”
/faceplam
//headdesk
///pistol in mouth
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Exactly. Quade could easily have decided to give him the night off to avoid the same scrutiny from mustachioed fuckface and professional turdmouth Bob Brenly, who will no doubt belabor the same points tonight because he wants the job as bad as Valentine.[/quote]Could be that, but it could also be a day off because he was in la-la land. Bobby V apparently went way too far and made way too big a deal of it, but what Castro did is pretty bad. If Castro was given the day off today because of that and if Bobby V hadn’t made such a big deal out of it, I don’t think any of us would notice. I guess I can understand giving him the day off after something like that. Quade already stuck up for him so I’m good with it if it’s a punishment in some way.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=ZappBrannigan]Yes, Sullivan and many of the other talentless hacks in the Chicago media and blogosphere like pretending this team is awful because of the inherent character flaws of many of its players. I disagree strongly with that notion and think it is dangerous and even rather racist.
However, I don’t believe in this circumstance it’s very unreasonable to think that Castro was benched because he was very publicly caught not paying the least bit of attention to the baseball game he was playing in and criticized for it on national television.[/quote]Maybe he was. But to speculate on that until Quade has said so is just part of the narrative that Sullivan is building around Castro. This won’t be last time Sullivan writes about this.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
BruceMiles2112 Bruce Miles
#Cubs Quade sez mental day off for Castro, sez hes disappointed in lapse of attention but Castro has made progress
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]Could be that, but it could also be a day off because he was in la-la land. Bobby V apparently went way too far and made way too big a deal of it, but what Castro did is pretty bad. If Castro was given the day off today because of that and if Bobby V hadn’t made such a big deal out of it, I don’t think any of us would notice. I guess I can understand giving him the day off after something like that. Quade already stuck up for him so I’m good with it if it’s a punishment in some way.[/quote][quote name=mb21]Could be that, but it could also be a day off because he was in la-la land. Bobby V apparently went way too far and made way too big a deal of it, but what Castro did is pretty bad. If Castro was given the day off today because of that and if Bobby V hadn’t made such a big deal out of it, I don’t think any of us would notice. I guess I can understand giving him the day off after something like that. Quade already stuck up for him so I’m good with it if it’s a punishment in some way.[/quote]I suppose that’s fair. But you know good and well that Sullivan is not making that point. This is the beginning of his poison pen campaign against Castro.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
I agree, which is why I don’t think a day off because of it is all that bad. I didn’t hear what Bobby V said, but apparently it was pretty bad and that’s ridiculous. That shit happens, but at the same time as a manager you have to do something when you see something like that.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]BruceMiles2112 Bruce Miles
#Cubs Quade sez mental day off for Castro, sez hes disappointed in lapse of attention but Castro has made progress[/quote]See, Miles does it right. Go get the quote and get the evidence, then write. Sullivan just prints wild-assed speculation.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]I agree, which is why I don’t think a day off because of it is all that bad. I didn’t hear what Bobby V said, but apparently it was pretty bad and that’s ridiculous. That shit happens, but at the same time as a manager you have to do something when you see something like that.[/quote]Yeah, the day off is more than justified. No one, and I mean no one, should have their back turned when a pitch is thrown.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]BruceMiles2112 Bruce Miles
#Cubs Quade sez mental day off for Castro, sez hes disappointed in lapse of attention but Castro has made progress[/quote]Mental day off for taking a mental day off. (dying laughing)
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]I suppose that’s fair. But you know good and well that Sullivan is not making that point. This is the beginning of his poison pen campaign against Castro.[/quote]Probably so and that’s ridiculous, but the punishment itself, I understand that. Sullivan unfortunatley has a story he’d love to run with and will do so happily. However, I don’t think you can avoid punishment because the media is fucking retarded. (dying laughing)
Quade didn’t put any excess blame or make a big deal out of it and we know the douchebag journalists will unfortunately do just that. Quade still had to do his job, though.
I feel sorry for the next manager. (dying laughing)
mb21Quote Reply
http://espn.go.com/chicago/mlb/story/_/id/6884828/chicago-cubs-manager-mike-quade-was-disappointed-starlin-castro-actions-sunday
ACTQuote Reply
I think this is twice this year Quade has been critical of Castro and each time he’s included a compliment. I don’t have any idea how much it matters, if at all, but for someone that young that’s what you’d hope to hear as a fan.
It’s really too bad that Quade opens his mouth too much, leaves the starters in too long and all that because I actually like how he’s handled himself otherwise.
mb21Quote Reply
Poor Castro
:-
ZappBranniganQuote Reply
(@BruceMiles2112) #Cubs Quade said he watched Castro tape on mute and said he does not listen to Bobby Valentine
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
[quote name=bubblesdachimp](@BruceMiles2112) #Cubs Quade said he watched Castro tape on mute and said he does not listen to Bobby Valentine[/quote](dying laughing)
(dying laughing)
(dying laughing)
(dying laughing)
Spoken like a man who knows Valentine is after his job.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]I think this is twice this year Quade has been critical of Castro and each time he’s included a compliment. I don’t have any idea how much it matters, if at all, but for someone that young that’s what you’d hope to hear as a fan.
It’s really too bad that Quade opens his mouth too much, leaves the starters in too long and all that because I actually like how he’s handled himself otherwise.[/quote]Yeah, I really like how Quade handles controversy. I don’t have a problem with the punishment, just the coverage of it.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
CarrieMuskat Carrie Muskat
#Cubs Q after watching video of Castro on Sunday & nonchalance: “I was really disappointed and very surprised. … It’s not acceptable”
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
If the punishment ends here and the Cubs play it off, as Quade has shown he can do already, then he can end it. Don’t give the dipshits a story and let them look like assholes harping on a problem that has already been addressed. The best thing the team can do is just conduct their own business and let the media do what it wants, which is be stupid.
binkyQuote Reply
BruceMiles2112 Bruce Miles
#Cubs Quade adds that youth is no longer an excuse for Castro to have lapese in judgment or attention.
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I didnt watch the video so i dont know what happened. But if castro was kinda mucking it around out there i dont necesarrily disagree with the sitting him down. I might have done it on Tuesday though
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]I didnt watch the video so i dont know what happened. But if castro was kinda mucking it around out there i dont necesarrily disagree with the sitting him down. I might have done it on Tuesday though[/quote]No, sitting him is absolutely the right call. What happened was that Bobby Valentine, during the broadcast, used that lapse of judgement to nitpick every single thing Castro did for an entire inning, and it got extremely ridiculous very quickly.
binkyQuote Reply
Here’s the video if anyone is interested: http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=18299867
ACTQuote Reply
Obviously everyone wants Quade to have charged out of the dugout in the middle of the inning and grabbed Castro by the ear and dragged him into the dugout.
They look back at Billy Martin yanking Reggie in the middle of the inning or Bobby Cox yanking Andruw Jones and think that is how every lapse in judgement or focus should be addressed. Castro was wrong, but there is no need to publicly humiliate the guy just to show that SOMETHING was done. I don’t know why people assume that because it doesn’t happen on television in front of everyone that nothing was ever done or said.
Aisle424Quote Reply
I wonder if these people bitching would be happy when their boss takes out a full-page ad in the Tribune as a performance review the next time they get caught looking at Facebook at work.
Aisle424Quote Reply
Fucking (dying laughing)lygaggers
Suburban kid 22Quote Reply
[quote name=Aisle424]I wonder if these people bitching would be happy when their boss takes out a full-page ad in the Tribune as a performance review the next time they get caught looking at Facebook at work.[/quote]
They won’t be happy, but they’d say that wouldn’t happen because they don’t get paid zillions of dollars.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
I’ll bet most of the people who are pissed about it are just as overpaid as Soriano, but just on a smaller scale. Soriano is still one of the best baseball players on the entire planet. People who call into talk-radio and bitch about lazy players are most likely not the best in anything.
Aisle424Quote Reply
Castro looked like I do when I have one of my really bad headaches.
Suburban kid 22Quote Reply
[quote name=ZappBrannigan] a respected (albeit stupid) baseball personality.[/quote]
(dying laughing)
Suburban kid 22Quote Reply
[quote name=Aisle424]I wonder if these people bitching would be happy when their boss takes out a full-page ad in the Tribune as a performance review the next time they get caught looking at Facebook at work.[/quote]There’s a real disconnect between fans and what they expect at their jobs and what they expect out of their favorite ballplayers. It’s really odd and most of them wouldn’t even see it if you pointed it out. I’ve tried to do it for nearly 7 years and there are those who are just plain stubborn.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=ACT]Here’s the video if anyone is interested: http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=18299867%5B/quote%5DYeah, I don’t think there’s any doubt a punishment (if you even want to call it that) was in order. That really should never happen, but over 162 games it will happen. It needs to be addressed when it happens, but at the same time people have to understand they never give 100% 100% of the time. Nobody does.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=Suburban kid 22]Castro looked like I do when I have one of my really bad headaches.[/quote]I hope you were publically ridiculed.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=mb21]There’s a real disconnect between fans and what they expect at their jobs and what they expect out of their favorite ballplayers. It’s really odd and most of them wouldn’t even see it if you pointed it out. I’ve tried to do it for nearly 7 years and there are those who are just plain stubborn.[/quote]
I think most of it comes from the fact that their favorite players are being paid to do a job that amounts to a child’s game, and so there’s a lot of jealousy and resentment that goes into it.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]I hope you were publically ridiculed.[/quote]Only privately.
Suburban kid 22Quote Reply
(@BruceMiles2112) #Cubs Castro says he has apologized to teammates for Sunday night action
Well this is done then
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
[quote name=bubblesdachimp](@BruceMiles2112) #Cubs Castro says he has apologized to teammates for Sunday night action
Well this is done then[/quote]
Why would it be done? He spat seeds.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=Suburban kid 22]Only privately.[/quote]How the hell did that come out publically? Why would it auto-correct to the incorrect spelling? FAIL
mb21Quote Reply
http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/22/starlin-castro-benched-after-sundays-lapses/
Thought this was interesting:
Only comment so far. I think if Bobby V hadn’t said anything, Q would still have given Castro the day off and been able to brush it off as just another day off.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
I think so, too, RC. It was obvious and pretty bad on Castro’s part.
mb21Quote Reply
mlb.com is showing the Verlander game for free. I like that guy.
ACTQuote Reply
Strategery question…
Why pinch-hit for your relief pitcher if you’re just going to sac bunt with your backup catcher?
They took the bunt off after two foul bunt attempts but that just seemed ludicrous to me.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=Rice Cube]Strategery question…
Why pinch-hit for your relief pitcher if you’re just going to sac bunt with your backup catcher?[/quote]Because pitchers especially relievers) suck at bunting. Not to mention, if the pitcher is batting in a bunting situation, the defense will play in more, reducing the chances of success.
ACTQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]How the hell did that come out publically? Why would it auto-correct to the incorrect spelling? FAIL[/quote]I was going to say “Only privatally”, but I didn’t want to be a dick.
Suburban kid 22Quote Reply
Oh, yeah, and taking the bunt off after 2 foul bunt attempts is another reason; non-pitchers are better able to swing away with 2 strikes than a relief pitcher.
ACTQuote Reply
[quote name=ACT]Because pitchers especially relievers) suck at bunting. Not to mention, if the pitcher is batting in a bunting situation, the defense will play in more, reducing the chances of success.[/quote]
I am fine with that part. I’m annoyed with the pinch-hitter part. If you’re going to bunt, bunt with one of your starters who knows how to get one down. Don’t waste your backup catcher. And even if the bunt is taken off, you’re still down two strikes that you could’ve been more productive with. Yeesh.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=ACT]mlb.com is showing the Verlander game for free. I like that guy.[/quote]
(dying laughing)
Tropicana Field had a power issue and just barely got the lights back on according to the telecast.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
Starting pitchers have much worse results with bunt attempts than position players.
ACTQuote Reply
Of course there’s a sampling issue; position players are called to bunt more often if they’re good at it.
ACTQuote Reply
[quote name=ACT]Of course there’s a sampling issue; position players are called to bunt more often if they’re good at it.[/quote]
I’m thinking Jonathan Lucroy could’ve been more productive swinging the bat than trying to drop a bunt. Oh well.
I understand the game theory and all that, I just don’t like the part where your backup catcher is being sent up without the platoon advantage with no outs and being asked to drop a bunt.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
Man, Tropicana Field is a dump. No wonder nobody goes to Rays games.
ACTQuote Reply
[quote name=ACT]Man, Tropicana Field is a dump. No wonder neither fan goes to Rays games.[/quote]SDSJM’d
GBTSQuote Reply
There go my hopes of seeing another Verlander no-hitter.
ACTQuote Reply
Miguel Cabrera sure has gotten fat.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=Suburban kid 22]I was going to say “Only privatally”, but I didn’t want to be a dick.[/quote](dying laughing) I didn’t notice it until you replied to it. Still don’t get it. I even typed it out again and it didn’t correct it. Fucking iphones.
mb21Quote Reply
GBTSQuote Reply
http://www.thecubreporter.com/2011/08/22/mr-rogers-not-so-friendly-fitch-park
With info about Vogelbach and Rock
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
Been away from computer for weekend, but just to throw my 2 cents in:
1. Andrew Friedman. WANT
2. Valentine. Do Not Want.
3. Congratulations to the Milwaukee Brewers on their 2011 NL Central Championship. Much preferred for me over Cardinals, Reds
Recalcitrant Blogger NateQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21](dying laughing) I didn’t notice it until you replied to it. Still don’t get it. I even typed it out again and it didn’t correct it. Fucking iphones.[/quote]
iPhones can be unintentionally funny:
Rice CubeQuote Reply
What do you think Pujols’s line would be if they had to pitch to him in Low A for a full season
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
At least Castro being benched is front page news on ESPN.com.
GBTSQuote Reply
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]What do you think Pujols’s line would be if they had to pitch to him in Low A for a full season[/quote]really/really/good
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]What do you think Pujols’s line would be if they had to pitch to him in Low A for a full season[/quote].000/1.000/.000
ACTQuote Reply
[quote name=ACT].000/1.000/.000[/quote]Probably a low R+RBI though.
GBTSQuote Reply
Roy Campanella was black??
GBTSQuote Reply
GAH. The Tigers’ catcher just took a foul ball to the jugular.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=GBTS]Roy Campanella was black??[/quote]correct
mb21Quote Reply
http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/6874079/psychic-benefits-nba-lockout
Money quote on a topic that’s been discussed extensively on this blog:
GBTSQuote Reply
Hope you guys can see this…the punch line is at the very end of the clip though (about a minute all told):
http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhTBqO26lN330P9CcD
(scroll down a bit to see the vid)
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]really/really/good[/quote]
something like .620/.740/1.800
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
(dying laughing) ^
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=GBTS]Roy Campanella was black??[/quote]Somehow, I always get him confused with Al Campanis.
uncle daveQuote Reply
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]something like .620/.740/1.800[/quote]
No/No/No
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]http://www.thecubreporter.com/2011/08/22/mr-rogers-not-so-friendly-fitch-park
With info about Vogelbach and Rock[/quote]I’m just going to assume that Rock Shoulders went above slot due to his name alone.
uncle daveQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21]No/No/No[/quote]
What do you think he would post if he was as skileld and people were pitching him like a normal person
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
[quote name=uncle dave]I’m just going to assume that Rock Shoulders went above slot due to his name alone.[/quote]
I jsut like seeing the term Plus Plus power
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]What do you think he would post if he was as skileld and people were pitching him like a normal person[/quote]
He’d probably hit a lot of flat fastballs really hard but some of them are going to be right at people. I’d say .400/.500/.800 ish for Pujols batting practice.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
[quote name=mb21](dying laughing) I didn’t notice it until you replied to it. Still don’t get it. I even typed it out again and it didn’t correct it. Fucking iphones.[/quote]
Fucking phones, how do they work?
berselius22Quote Reply
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]What do you think he would post if he was as skileld and people were pitching him like a normal person[/quote]I’ll see if I can run he numbers in a ittle bit, but I’d guess .380/.500/.700.
mb21Quote Reply
[quote name=Rice Cube]He’d probably hit a lot of flat fastballs really hard but some of them are going to be right at people. I’d say .400/.500/.800 ish for Pujols batting practice.[/quote]
No way would it be that low.. Bonds basically did that at the major league level
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
I was way off. Using the MLE from last year for MLB to Midwest League (Low A), you get .512/.652/1.109. (dying laughing)
mb21Quote Reply
How does Bourn get so far off first base on a deep flyout that he can get doubled up? Heard it on the radio but that just seems like really stupid baserunning.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
Can’t say I’m enjoying the Roy Williams era tonight. (dying laughing)
GBTSQuote Reply
Spencer Lanning has been killing
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
you know the bears are going to be in trouble when i am getting excited about our backup punter
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]you know the bears are going to be in trouble
when i am getting excited about our backup punter[/quote].
berselius22Quote Reply
[quote name=berselius22].[/quote]
you change your fucking name b?
also hows the move buddy?
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
Bears D just got fucking shredded.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
i have a feeling this is going to be a 5-11 year.. I jsut dont think the defense will be able to keep us in games.. And i cant see the offense being good
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
This OL is fucking terrible.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]This OL is fucking terrible.[/quote]
continuity.
GWQuote Reply
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]This OL is fucking terrible.[/quote]BRING BACK OLINNNNNNNNN
GBTSQuote Reply
I have been enjoying the Maroon Barber era.
GBTSQuote Reply
(dying laughing) @ autocorrect.
GBTSQuote Reply
WR still running shit routes. Martz’ offense is a timing offense. If the WR don’t run precise routes, Cutler will throwing passes to nobody, just like there.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
Nice blocking on that pass.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]you change your fucking name b?
also hows the move buddy?[/quote]
Just jumping on the everyone adds 22 to their name bandwagon. (dying laughing).
Moving blows as it always does, but at least it’s mostly over. And the weather here in VA is 10000000x better than TX. Can’t believe I’m willingly sitting outside right now.
BerseliusQuote Reply
You move to VA B for good? whereabouts? I am in Arlington
Also today was the best day of the summer.
bubblesdachimpQuote Reply
[quote name=GBTS]I have been enjoying the Maroon Barber era.[/quote]
What is the NFL equivalent of the Cuey Maroon?
BerseliusQuote Reply
Fredi Gonzalez should clean out his vagina after issuing an IBB to Koyie Hill.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
bubs, I’m just visiting relatives for a week or so before heading off again. Eventually I’ll be back at UT. This kind of academic travel is a huge pain in the ass.
BerseliusQuote Reply
Also, fuck this shitty internets connection in the ear with a rusty spoon
/glacial
BerseliusQuote Reply
Nothing like getting completely embarrassed. First Spurs, now Bears. What a fucking day.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
I understand players have assignments, but I will never understand how you can just let someone past you untouched on a special teams play.
GBTSQuote Reply
Try to process this baserunning snafu:
Runners at the corners, no out, WTF.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
Wow, time for MB to say “I told you so” for not pinch running Campy for Rami there.
binkyQuote Reply
Mike Martz still thinks it’s 2000 and he can just line up and heave it down the field with reckless abandon. Fucking hate him.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=GBTS]I understand players have assignments, but I will never understand how you can just let someone past you untouched on a special teams play.[/quote]The first string looks like the 3rd string tonight. Fucking pathetic.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Nothing like getting completely embarrassed. First Spurs, now Bears. What a fucking day.[/quote]
At least that makes up for the Spurs and Bears beatdowns, MO.
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Mike Martz still thinks it’s 2000 and he can just line up and heave it down the field with reckless abandon. Fucking hate him.[/quote]
It’s the equivalent of Fookin Run About
BerseliusQuote Reply
[quote name=josh]Wow, time for MB to say “I told you so” for not pinch running Campy for Rami there.[/quote]We just saw a good example of why Aramis’ baserunning stats are so poor.
ACTQuote Reply
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]This OL is fucking terrible.[/quote]You guys are ruining the Bears for me before the season even begins. LET ME BE SURPRISED!
binkyQuote Reply
[quote name=ACT]We just saw a good example of why Aramis’ baserunning stats are so poor.[/quote]Agonizing. I don’t see why you don’t PR for Aramis in that situation. I know it’s 2 to tie, but you might as well fight for the first one.
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[quote name=josh]Agonizing. I don’t see why you don’t PR for Aramis in that situation. I know it’s 2 to tie, but you might as well fight for the first one.[/quote]
What about the rest of the game? You need the guy to get to first base before you can have him take an extra base.
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[quote name=josh]Agonizing. I don’t see why you don’t PR for Aramis in that situation. I know it’s 2 to tie, but you might as well fight for the first one.[/quote]There were 2 outs, and he’s the best hitter in the lineup.
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[quote name=ACT]There were 2 outs, and he’s the best hitter in the lineup.[/quote]
They can’t do that anymore, Campana pinch-bunt-hit so can’t pinch-run. Oh well.
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Not to mention, it was only the 4th inning.
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[quote name=ACT]Not to mention, it was only the 4th inning.[/quote]5th.
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Whatever.
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Campana is pretty fast.
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You lose maybe one AB from Rami, but they would have gotten on the board. I’m probably wrong, but listening to Rami go station to station when the players behind him came through with hits sucks ass.
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[quote name=josh]You lose maybe one AB from Rami, but they would have gotten on the board. I’m probably wrong, but listening to Rami go station to station when the players behind him came through with hits sucks ass.[/quote]
It’s a tradeoff. You can try to put Campana in, but he’s only one run scored. If they don’t score, and they don’t keep Campana in the game, you lose the speedster, you lose Rami’s bat, and you also have Jeff Baker at 3B for possibly better defense but probably not the same bat. I think it was too early to try the pinch-run idea and I doubt Q would do it anyway.
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[quote name=Rice Cube]Fredi Gonzalez should clean out his vagina after issuing an IBB to Koyie Hill.[/quote]
Maybe you could lick it out for him.
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Yeah, Campana would represent only 1 run, and they were down by 2. And again, there were 2 outs. Q had no way to know the next 2 hitters would get hits.
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[quote name=melissa]Maybe you could lick it out for him.[/quote]Gross all around.
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[quote name=josh]Gross all around.[/quote]
My bad (dying laughing)
Issuing intentional walks to automatic outs like Koyie Hill clashes with my sense of morality.
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[quote name=josh]Gross all around.[/quote]
Yeah, vaginas are really icky but it’s totes hilarious to say that a dude has one.
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[quote name=melissa]Yeah, vaginas are really icky but it’s totes hilarious to say that a dude has one.[/quote]I don’t think vaginas are icky, I think the thought of RC (who I imagine as a green Carlos Zambrano) licking Fredi Gonzalez’s male vagina is a gross image.
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Erik Josich with a great start tonight at AA: 6ip 3 hits 2bb 1 er 10 K
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Also russell has been really good in relief it seems. Its amazing his era is so low with how many times he got blown out starting
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[quote name=josh]I don’t think vaginas are icky, I think the thought of RC (who I imagine as a green Carlos Zambrano) licking Fredi Gonzalez’s male vagina is a gross image.[/quote]
Rule 34…
…plus somewhere, there’s someone who would actually pay to see that.
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BJax 1-3, 2B, K
ACTQuote Reply
I love it when Pena bunts.
ACTQuote Reply
Now BJax is 2-4
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This team without Castro ——–> boring
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Especially with Koyie starting over Soto.
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[quote name=josh]This team without Castro ——–> boring[/quote]I’d rather watch him spit seeds in his kitchen than this.
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[quote name=josh]This team without Castro ——–> boring[/quote]
I’d be watching the Bears game if the boy weren’t watching The Fairly Oddparents.
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[quote name=Rice Cube]I’d be watching the Bears game if the boy weren’t watching The Fairly Oddparents.[/quote]
you are a girl?
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[quote name=bubblesdachimp]you are a girl?[/quote]
No, but I did help make a baby 🙂
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[quote name=Rice Cube]No, but I did help make a baby :-)[/quote]Let’s hope Fredi wasn’t involved.
binkyQuote Reply
well this game is over. kimbrel and venters both have 20 IP scoreless streaks
(dying laughing)
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The radio broadcast for the Bears is streaming live on the internet, but it sounds like they’re sub-Cubs worthless.
binkyQuote Reply
[quote name=Rice Cube]No, but I did help make a baby :-)[/quote]
i am so confused. oh well.
(dying laughing)
(dying laughing)
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[quote name=josh]Let’s hope Fredi wasn’t involved.[/quote]
Unfortunately for comic relief purposes, Fredi wasn’t involved.
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(dying laughing)
(dying laughing)
The new trophy awarded to the winner of Iowa-Iowa State. As in a football game:
Explain yourself, MB.
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[quote name=josh]Let’s hope Fredi wasn’t involved.[/quote](dying laughing)
(dying laughing)
(dying laughing)
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That trophy is retarded and whoever thought of it should not be allowed to think again.
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[quote name=mb21]That trophy is retarded and whoever thought of it should not be allowed to think again.[/quote]Iowans.
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Reed has 3 bb’s in 185 at bats with a .935 OPS (dying laughing) (dying laughing)
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[quote name=bubblesdachimp]Reed has 3 bb’s in 185 at bats with a .935 OPS (dying laughing) (dying laughing)[/quote]and like 40 or so K’s. So his success this year is totally repeatable. (dying laughing)
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[quote name=bubblesdachimp]Reed has 3 bb’s in 185 at bats with a .935 OPS (dying laughing) (dying laughing)[/quote]
(dying laughing)
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Wow. Jon Gruden is working on a Piniella-esque boilergut.
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[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]and like 40 or so K’s. So his success this year is totally repeatable. (dying laughing)[/quote]
I mean yea probably not this high but i see no reason why he cant continue to keep killing lefties like he has done the past few years
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Reed has been hit by a pitch 9 times this year. Dude just doesn’t get out of the way of pitches. What’s funny is that only Aramis Ramirez has provided more offense than Reed Johnson. Ramirez had 18.9 batting runs entering tonight, Reed was at 12.3 and then Carlos Pena way behind him at 8.1.
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[quote name=bubblesdachimp]Reed has 3 bb’s in 185 at bats with a .935 OPS (dying laughing) (dying laughing)[/quote]He has a 15:1 K:BB (dying laughing) (dying laughing) (dying laughing) (dying laughing) (dying laughing)
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[quote name=bubblesdachimp]I mean yea probably not this high but i see no reason why he cant continue to keep killing lefties like he has done the past few years[/quote]Agreed.
mb21Quote Reply
Jonny Venters with his Marmol impression.
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[quote name=mb21]Reed has been hit by a pitch 9 times this year. Dude just doesn’t get out of the way of pitches. What’s funny is that only Aramis Ramirez has provided more offense than Reed Johnson. Ramirez had 18.9 batting runs entering tonight, Reed was at 12.3 and then Carlos Pena way behind him at 8.1.[/quote]It’s definitely one of the most bizarre seasons I’ve ever seen. It’s like he’s doing all the wrong things and getting perfect results in spite of himself. (dying laughing)
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[quote name=bubblesdachimp]I mean yea probably not this high but i see no reason why he cant continue to keep killing lefties like he has done the past few years[/quote]Sure, but how much you wanna pay a guy to be the light side of a platoon?
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[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Sure, but how much you wanna pay a guy to be the light side of a platoon?[/quote]If Colvin is the other side, you get the total package pretty cheaply, right?
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2-3 million for a guy who can play all three of positions and is a lefty masher?
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[quote name=josh]If Colvin is the other side, you get the total package pretty cheaply, right?[/quote]
Colvin (dying laughing) (dying laughing) (dying laughing) I mean i want him to be good but he just cant make contact
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FYI…MLB.com has put up elimination numbers on their standings page. Cubs’ elimination number is 16 as of right now.
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.434 BABIP for Reed .196 ISO.
(dying laughing)
(dying laughing)
I am not a stat guy so i dont know if this is true but i assume a higher ISO will almost guaranteeily lead to a higher BABIP?
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I really think the braves could win the world series
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[quote name=bubblesdachimp]Colvin (dying laughing) (dying laughing) (dying laughing) I mean i want him to be good but he just cant make contact[/quote]He’ll bounce back……or something.
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[quote name=bubblesdachimp]2-3 million for a guy who can play all three of positions and is a lefty masher?[/quote]I will drive to Chicago and nutpunch Ricketts myself if they give Reed 3 mil. (dying laughing)
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[quote name=josh]If Colvin is the other side, you get the total package pretty cheaply, right?[/quote]If by total package you mean less than 30 walks and close to 200 K, the yes. (dying laughing)
But seriously, I think Colvin has played himself out of chances. He has tremendous power, but almost no on-base skills.
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[quote name=bubblesdachimp]2-3 million for a guy who can play all three of positions and is a lefty masher?[/quote]I wouldn’t pay him more than $4 million, but he’s probably worth that much if not a little more. I doubt he gets an offer that high so there’s no reason not to bring him back for 2-3 if that’s what it takes. If Brett Jackson is going to play next season you better have someone who can give him a break against lefties if he sucks against them, which he just might.
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Manly home run:
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=18332265
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$3 million is just paying him for two-thirds of a win. If used properly he’s probably worth 1 WAR and close to $4-5 million.
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I see no reason not to offer Reed 2-3 million next year.. No reason at all.
I am shocked a team like Philly didnt have someone to offer us to pair him with Ibanez.
Reed has been fucking awesome this year. No way around it
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[quote name=mb21]$3 million is just paying him for two-thirds of a win. If used properly he’s probably worth 1 WAR and close to $4-5 million.[/quote]He was worth .3 and .4 wins the two seasons previous to this bizarre outlier of a year. I think he’s a lot more likely to return to that kind of play, especially given his unsustainable peripherals, than he is to produce anything like he has this season. I say 2 mil, tops.
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[quote name=Rice Cube]Manly home run:
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=18332265%5B/quote%5D
damn he murdered that
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Rumor via CBS that Tebow may get cut. (dying laughing)
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[quote name=bubblesdachimp]I see no reason not to offer Reed 2-3 million next year.. No reason at all.
I am shocked a team like Philly didnt have someone to offer us to pair him with Ibanez.
Reed has been fucking awesome this year. No way around it[/quote]Yeah, he’s been good, but there’s nothing in his numbers this year (his career numbers vs. LHP are admittedly solid) to suggest this year is any way, shape or form anything more than an outlier. If the Cubs bring him back, it should be cheap and they need to be very strategic with how they use him.
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[quote name=Rice Cube]Manly home run:
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=18332265%5B/quote%5DIs Alvin wearing a batting helmet in that shot?
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[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Rumor via CBS that Tebow may get cut. (dying laughing)[/quote]
Is it citing merril hodge?
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[quote name=bubblesdachimp]Is it citing merril hodge?[/quote]I believe he works for ESPN or NFLN, not CBS. And Hoge has been spot-on about Tebow since day 1.
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[quote name=GBTS]Is Alvin wearing a batting helmet in that shot?[/quote]
Can’t tell, I couldn’t locate the bologna sandwich guy.
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The Tebow report is from “league sources” reported by Mike Freeman, who, FWIW, says he doesn’t believe they will cut him, but will instead try and trade him.
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I am not a tebow fan. Think he will suck. Wouldnt be surprised if he was moved to TE within a year or so..
I cant believe they used a first rounder on him..
Much dumber than the raiders using a third on TP..
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Wow. Zips RoS projection has Reed Johnson putting up a .300/.352/.440 line.
Reed’s been so awesome this year, he broke the projection system.
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Zips thinks Reed can put up a .368 BABIP from now on.
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[quote name=ACT]Zips thinks Reed can put up a .368 BABIP from now on.[/quote](dying laughing), Reed better go to Vegas.
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http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=18339525
That’s one way to end a ball game.
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[quote name=Rice Cube]
That’s one way to end a ball game.[/quote]Correct.
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[quote name=GBTS]Is Alvin wearing a batting helmet in that shot?[/quote]
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This catch was pretty neato:
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=18341115&topic_id=11493214
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[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]
[/quote]Pujols and Barney. Same guy if Barney shows a little hustle. I just wish I could somehow teach Barney how fun it could be to hit like Albert Pujols.
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[quote name=josh]Pujols and Barney. Same guy if Barney shows a little hustle. I just wish I could somehow teach Barney how fun it could be to hit like Albert Pujols.[/quote]It’s just nice to know that the real problems for the Cub team are the lack of fun, hustle, determination and attentiveness, and not a roster full of mediocre, expensive, and/or aging players.
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BP now has Player Compensation pages:
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=14836
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[quote name=Alvin]
[/quote]Maybe. It looked rather shiny on the feed I saw last night.
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[quote name=bubblesdachimp]I am not a tebow fan. Think he will suck. Wouldnt be surprised if he was moved to TE within a year or so..
I cant believe they used a first rounder on him..
Much dumber than the raiders using a third on TP..[/quote]
And, DEN traded UP for him.
I really think Josh McDaniels knew he was going to be fired when he made that move.
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[quote name=Dr. Aneus Taint]And, DEN traded UP for him.
I really think Josh McDaniels knew he was going to be fired when he made that move.[/quote]
Kevin Millar told him what day his firing would occur during training camp the previous year.
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[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Yeah, he’s been good, but there’s nothing in his numbers this year (his career numbers vs. LHP are admittedly solid) to suggest this year is any way, shape or form anything more than an outlier. If the Cubs bring him back, it should be cheap and they need to be very strategic with how they use him.[/quote]It’s an outlier, but we can’t ignore it and focus instead on the last 2 seasons while then ignoring the previous season. If we do that, we’ve decided to evaluate Reed Johnson at his worst rather that somewhere in between his worst and best. He’s obviously not going to have a .406 wOBA, but if he was paid to hit that well he’d be getting $20 milion per year over at least 5 years. Even if we settled on .5 wins, that’s $2.4 million and there’s no reason to think he won’t be worth more than .5 WAR.
I won’t have a problem with a $3 million contract, but wouldn’t be surprised if he gets more elsewhere.
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I’d be fairly surprised if he gets more than 3 million, mb. I like Reed for what he is, a player who can hit lefties and play all three OF positions. But he’s also a billion years old and has back problems.
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Aramis 2010: 507 PA, 25 HR, 61 R, 83 RBI
Aramis 2011: 504 PA, 24 HR, 63 R, 81 RBI
Consistency!
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[quote name=Berselius]I’d be fairly surprised if he gets more than 3 million, mb. I like Reed for what he is, a player who can hit lefties and play all three OF positions. But he’s also a billion years old and has back problems.[/quote]Nady got $3 million coming off major arm surgery and his only value was that he could hit lefties. Nady ws also a corner outfielder and 1st baseman. Reed can at least play all 3 outfield spots.
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[quote name=mb21]Nady got $3 million coming off major arm surgery and his only value was that he could hit lefties. Nady ws also a corner outfielder and 1st baseman. Reed can at least play all 3 outfield spots.[/quote]
Reed Johnson is only being paid $900k this year.
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Nady had a .374 wOBA in a full season in 2008.
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Nady also has a pretty small career platoon split.
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[quote name=Berselius]Reed Johnson is only being paid $900k this year.[/quote]I’m not sure his currently salary matters that much, but ACT’s comment about how good Nady was over a full season makes it less likely he’ll get more than $3 million.
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Nady was with the Cubs in 2010, right? He was injured all of 2009.
mb21Quote Reply
Yup. TJ surgery.
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[quote name=ACT]Nady also has a pretty small career platoon split.[/quote]That’s because of how bad he’s been over the last couple years. I’ll have to look for an article on ACB, but I remember his splits being rather extreme at the time.
Here’s what Nady was projected to be worth entering 2010: http://anothercubsblog.net/chicago-cubs/projections/2010-cubs-xavier-nady.html
Over about 250 PA he was projected to be worth .7 WAR and got $3.3 million plus $2 million in incentives.
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[quote name=mb21]I’m not sure his currently salary matters that much, but ACT’s comment about how good Nady was over a full season makes it less likely he’ll get more than $3 million.[/quote]
I’m just trying to say that his salary this year is more indicative of what mlb GMs are likely to value him as. He’s having a good year which should net him more than that, but not much more.
The Cubs signed him for $3m in 2009, following his 1.6 WAR 2008 season, then his next two contracts were 800k and 900k. Like Nady he does have one decent season under his belt as a regular (2006), but that was a while ago.
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http://stripehype.com/2011/08/22/bengals-trade-for-taylor-mays/
The rumored compensation for Taylor Mays is a 4th that could be bumped to a 3rd if Mays plays 80 percent of defensive snaps.
So it’ll be a 4th. (dying laughing)
That’s a lot better than I expected, but it’s still ridiculous return for a guy drafted in the second round last year.
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Everyone was pointing to Nady’s 2008 season as a sign that he could suddenly hit RHP. Not so much (dying laughing).
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[quote name=Berselius]I’m just trying to say that his salary this year is more indicative of what mlb GMs are likely to value him as. He’s having a good year which should net him more than that, but not much more.
The Cubs signed him for $3m in 2009, following his 1.6 WAR 2008 season, then his next two contracts were 800k and 900k. Like Nady he does have one decent season under his belt as a regular (2006), but that was a while ago.[/quote]Pretty sure that was arbitration in 2009, b.
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Yeah, his 2009 contract was his 3rd year of arbitration and it included incentives. Johnson was injured much of the season and wasn’t good when he played.
It doesn’t really matter. It’s not like I think he’s going to get a lot more than $3 million, but I do think some team will offer a bit more. I also think if the Cubs offer something decent he’ll stick around. Depending on what direction the Cubs go, I could see the Cubs re-signing him for $2.5 to $3 million.
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[quote name=Berselius]Everyone was pointing to Nady’s 2008 season as a sign that he could suddenly hit RHP. Not so much (dying laughing).[/quote](dying laughing) I don’t remember that. I remember thinking he shouldn’t play against righties and if he was healhty he’d probably be worth his contract because of how well he had hit lefties.
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[quote name=ACT]Aramis 2010: 507 PA, 25 HR, 61 R, 83 RBI
Aramis 2011: 504 PA, 24 HR, 63 R, 81 RBI
Consistently Lazy ![/quote].
WaLiQuote Reply
So I am getting transferred to Southport, NC 9/6 and working on closing on a house by then. Just received the signed contract from the seller (bank since it’s a foreclosure) yesterday morning which was exciting and then checked the weather and saw a fucking hurricane that is the “Strongest to strike the Carolinas since 1996” is beelining right for Southport. FML.
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Cashner is starting for the Smokies tonight. I thought he was getting bullpenned?
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[quote name=Berselius]Cashner is starting for the Smokies tonight. I thought he was getting bullpenned?[/quote]
He has to pass the starting test to go into the bullpen.
MishQuote Reply
But he has to pass the bullpen test before he can start.
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[quote name=Dr. Aneus Taint]But he has to pass the bullpen test before he can start.[/quote]
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[quote name=Berselius]Cashner is starting for the Smokies tonight. I thought he was getting bullpenned?[/quote]Not until he gets to the majors, apparently. It’s A Way of Life.
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I assume he’s starting so they can make sure he gets his pitches in. I’d guess a couple innings tonight.
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[quote name=mb21]I assume he’s starting so they can make sure he gets his pitches in. I’d guess a couple innings tonight.[/quote]Yeah, and to build up arm strength as quickly as possible. He’s supposed to be back with the club in a week or two.
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Rogers:
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http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/sha/2553079532.html
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[quote name=Berselius]http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/sha/2553079532.html[/quote]I think you can find someone better than that to share your apartment, b.
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A shitty way to almost miss your at-bat:
http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/23/angel-pagan-almost-misses-an-at-bat-while-on-the-john/
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[quote name=Rice Cube]A shitty way to almost miss your at-bat:
http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/23/angel-pagan-almost-misses-an-at-bat-while-on-the-john/%5B/quote%5D
If that story is about anything but a hitter buttsexing a groupie right before their turn in the order, I’m going to be very disappointed in you, RC.
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I don’t get why Matt Holliday had to come out of the game when the moth flew into his ear. Could he not paw it out? It’s cool that the moth survived, but moths aren’t exactly on the threatened and endangered species list (well, most of them, anyway).
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[quote name=Dr. Aneus Taint]If that story is about anything but a hitter buttsexing a groupie right before their turn in the order, I’m going to be very disappointed in you, RC.[/quote]
I am dishonored.
Rice CubeQuote Reply
BP with an article on Starlin’s “focus” ($$$)
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=14845
MishQuote Reply
Uggla on his Waveland Ave. street shot: “If I keep in the park, Barney is going to catch it and get me out somewhere.”
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[quote name=Mish]BP with an article on Starlin’s “focus” ($$$)
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=14845%5B/quote%5D
Can you paraphrase it for those of us without a subscription?
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Because baseball players should be self-loathing or CHC’s only drafting suicidal players?
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[quote name=Mish]BP with an article on Starlin’s “focus” ($$$)
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=14845%5B/quote%5DGood article.
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[quote name=ZappBrannigan]Can you paraphrase it for those of us without a subscription?[/quote]Castro was way out of line, Quade wasn’t paying attention and if he was, he’d have taken action immediately. Castro isn’t yet Derek Jeter (always nice to compare a 21 year old to a future Hall of Famer). The finer points of the game elude Castro.
That’s basically it. It was actually a good article and I don’t disagree with much of it.
mb21Quote Reply
Castro was way out of line. Quade obviously wasn’t paying attention because you rarely see a player do something like that and not be punished immediately. Castro obviously isn’t Jeter and probably never will be. Odds of that are slim to none. No reason to bring Jeter up in my opinion. Defense, taking walks and apparently paying attention are issues with Castro.
mb21Quote Reply
FYI: http://barkingcarnival.fantake.com/2011/08/23/big-cigar-with-some-realignment-news/
Notre Dame and BYU might go to the Big 12-2-1 if aggy goes to the SEC.
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[quote name=mb21]Castro was way out of line. Quade obviously wasn’t paying attention because you rarely see a player do something like that and not be punished immediately.[/quote]
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[quote name=mb21]Castro was way out of line. Quade obviously wasn’t paying attention because you rarely see a player do something like that and not be punished immediately. Castro obviously isn’t Jeter and probably never will be. Odds of that are slim to none. No reason to bring Jeter up in my opinion. Defense, taking walks and apparently paying attention are issues with Castro.[/quote]
I imagine one of his teammates would’ve yelled at him if they weren’t so focused on the pitch that was underway.
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[quote name=Rice Cube]I imagine one of his teammates would’ve yelled at him if they weren’t so focused on the pitch that was underway.[/quote]Castro told reporters that Soriano got on him after the game.
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[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Castro told reporters that Soriano got on him after the game.[/quote]
Right, I meant that they didn’t see it until after the game so they couldn’t exactly have yelled at him then, although Soriano has a pretty good line of sight on Castro and probably would’ve been thinking “WTF” as Russell delivered the pitch and Castro continued to be in la-la-land.
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[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Castro told reporters that Soriano got on him after the game when they went out clubbing together and banging chicks and being lazy.[/quote].
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The Cubs drama continues.
binkyQuote Reply
This will cost Q his job. Or anyway, he just made it easier to fire him, if it wasn’t already easy enough.
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[quote name=josh]The Cubs drama continues.[/quote]They obviously haven’t read Ricketts’ pamphlet.
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[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]They obviously haven’t read Ricketts’ pamphlet.[/quote]Baez was probably just trying to be polite. “That you guys have sucked really hard for a long time and that ownership has constantly bilked the fans, who sit there and take it. Also, Sammy Sosa.” would have been a rude answer.
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[quote name=josh]This will cost Q his job. Or anyway, he just made it easier to fire him, if it wasn’t already easy enough.[/quote]
He’ll probably stick around until the end of the season unless they really want to see what Pat Listach can do.
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Now Neyer has weighed in on Castro. Who’s next? http://mlb.sbnation.com/2011/8/23/2378926/starlin-castro-benched-cubs-roster-news
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[quote name=ACT]Now Neyer has weighed in on Castro. Who’s next? http://mlb.sbnation.com/2011/8/23/2378926/starlin-castro-benched-cubs-roster-news%5B/quote%5DBaseball writers love an excuse to wring their hands.
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[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]They obviously haven’t read Ricketts’ tract[/quote].
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[quote name=Rice Cube]He’ll probably stick around until the end of the season unless they really want to see what Pat Listach can do.[/quote]It’s not like it’s going to make a difference either way,but it would give them a convenient excuse.
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[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Baseball writers love an excuse to wring their hands.[/quote]
I would have gone with “clutch their pearls,” but to each his own.
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KG
Zeke DeVoss, OF, Cubs (Short-season Boise): 4-for-6, 2B, R, RBI, K, SB, CS. Third-rounder is plus-plus runner with excellent approach; .293/.463/.359 in 27 games.
Brett Jackson, OF, Cubs (Triple-A Iowa): 2-for-4, 2B, 2 R RBI, K, SB. Hitting .313/.390/.576 in 37 games, but also has whiffed 20 times in his last 10; .440 BABIP might be a concern.
Josh Vitters, 3B, Cubs (Double-A Tennessee): 3-for-3, R, 2B. Hitting .338 in 20 August games and .287/.323/.446 overall.
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[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Baseball writers love an excuse to wring their hands.[/quote]No, this is the end of the team. If the team doesn’t win the WS this year, Castro’s fault.
binkyQuote Reply
[quote name=Berselius].[/quote]One of us. One of us. One of us.
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I would expect DeVoss to progress in the same way as Szcurzururururur has, i.e. once he finds his level, those numbers will drop off.
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[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]I would expect DeVoss to progress in the same way as Szcurzururururur has, i.e. once he finds his level, those numbers will drop off.[/quote]Don’t you like anything?
GBTSQuote Reply
[quote name=GBTS]Don’t you like anything?[/quote]Beer, smoked meats, Salma Hayek.
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The encouraging thing about DeVoss is that he takes his walks. But every scouting report on him reads Juan Pierre. And is he an IF or an OF? I know he played mainly corner OF at Miami, but also some 2B and CF, and I’ve seen him listed as both as a part of the Cubs system.
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Namedropping here….
Crane Kenney and Tom Ricketts are sitting in my office right now. About 30 feet from me. Anything I should try to tell them before they leave?
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[quote name=Rodrigo Ramirez]Namedropping here….
Crane Kenney and Tom Ricketts are sitting in my office right now. About 30 feet from me. Anything I should try to tell them before they leave?[/quote]
Andrew Friedman, please.
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http://twitter.com/#!/DannyZuker/status/106066466377449472
(dying laughing)
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[quote name=Rodrigo Ramirez]Namedropping here….
Crane Kenney and Tom Ricketts are sitting in my office right now. About 30 feet from me. Anything I should try to tell them before they leave?[/quote]Hand Tom a ball bat and subtly suggest he use it on Crane.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=Rice Cube]Andrew Friedman, please.[/quote]Ok, this one is better than mine.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=Rodrigo Ramirez]Namedropping here….
Crane Kenney and Tom Ricketts are sitting in my office right now. About 30 feet from me. Anything I should try to tell them before they leave?[/quote]MAKE BASEBALL BETTER!!
binkyQuote Reply
[quote name=Rodrigo Ramirez]Namedropping here….
Crane Kenney and Tom Ricketts are sitting in my office right now. About 30 feet from me. Anything I should try to tell them before they leave?[/quote]Ask them to clarify who really does own the Cubs.
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[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Ok, this one is better than mine.[/quote]Yeah if they’re in sight of your printer, just start printing out dozens of pictures of him.
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[quote name=GBTS]Yeah if they’re in sight of your printer, just start printing out dozens of pictures of him.[/quote](dying laughing)
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
Ask him when the next $10 bleacher sale will be.
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[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Beer, smoked meats, Salma Hayek.[/quote]
Have you done a brisket yet?
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[quote name=GBTS]Ask them to clarify who really does own the Cubs.[/quote]
This. Or ask them to describe a misting station in great detail.
Dr. Aneus TaintQuote Reply
[quote name=Dr. Aneus Taint]This. Or ask them to describe a misting station in great detail.[/quote]Is that like requesting the particulars of a misting station?
GBTSQuote Reply
Those are all great. Im thinking about asking him what Laura looks like naked.
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[quote name=Jdo45]Those are all great. Im thinking about asking him what Laura looks like naked.[/quote]Why? Does she own the Cubs?
GBTSQuote Reply
ask them to put Todd on TV more – that hot dog in the trash bit was gold
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[quote name=Jdo45]Those are all great. Im thinking about asking him what Laura looks like naked.[/quote]Face. Face all the way down.
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[quote name=Dr. Aneus Taint]Have you done a brisket yet?[/quote]I did a competition where we smoked 7. but I haven’t done one on my current grill, which is just now get a nice coating on the lid. I did a couple at home on my old grill before some hype decided he needed it more than me. (dying laughing)
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[quote name=Rodrigo Ramirez]Namedropping here….
Crane Kenney and Tom Ricketts are sitting in my office right now. About 30 feet from me. Anything I should try to tell them before they leave?[/quote]
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[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]I did a competition where we smoked 7. but I haven’t done one on my current grill, which is just now get a nice coating on the lid. I did a couple at home on my old grill before some hype decided he needed it more than me. (dying laughing)[/quote]
I’m going to start trying some meat that you don’t traditionally smoke. Like smoking a filet for 30 minutes or so on a low temp and then putting a quick sear on each side.
Dr. Aneus TaintQuote Reply
[quote name=Jdo45]Those are all great. Im thinking about asking him what Laura looks like naked.[/quote]
That was my pseudonym. Too lazy to sign in from my phone.
They were actually here to ask for assistance in strategizing on the Wrigley funding plan.
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[quote name=Dr. Aneus Taint]I’m going to start trying some meat that you don’t traditionally smoke. Like smoking a filet for 30 minutes or so on a low temp and then putting a quick sear on each side.[/quote]Filet will be tough, because there’s not a lot of intramuscular fat, but a rib roast would be interesting. Leg of lamb, too.
I smoked a salmon filet last month. Kind of pain because you have to keep the temp real low, but very tasty.
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[quote name=Rodrigo Ramirez]That was my pseudonym. Too lazy to sign in from my phone.
They were actually here to ask for assistance in strategizing on the Wrigley funding plan.[/quote]Step 1: Tell pulpit-pounding Tea Party leading father to clam up.
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[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Filet will be tough, because there’s not a lot of intramuscular fat, but a rib roast would be interesting. Leg of lamb, too.
I smoked a salmon filet last month. Kind of pain because you have to keep the temp real low, but very tasty.[/quote]
A rib roast would basically be prime rib, but you’d do it backward. smoke it at 300 degrees or so for probably about 90 minutes and then put a quick sear at the end.
Doing a filet would be a lot like doing poultry. It would be more about the flavor than the cooking, though I bet you could smoke it to rare at 350 or so and then finish it in a castiron skillet to medium rare.
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[quote name=Dr. Aneus Taint]A rib roast would basically be prime rim, but you’d do it backward. smoke it at 300 degrees or so for probably about 90 minutes and then put a quick sear at the end.
Doing a filet would be a lot like doing poultry. It would be more about the flavor than the cooking, though I bet you could smoke it to rare at 350 or so and then finish it in a castiron skillet to medium rare.[/quote]
Well, that’s doing filet backwards, too. I usually sear, then in a 350 deg. oven to temp.
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D’Backs traded Kelly Johnson. I guess he wasn’t having a great year. Surprising, given how good he was last year.
binkyQuote Reply
Ruh Roh
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Rays beat guy being interviewed by 670 The Score about Friedman. He thinks Friedman is not leaving.
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The last two posts made me cry 🙁
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[quote name=Rodrigo Ramirez]Ruh Roh[/quote]Stone said last week on The Score the he is not interested in the GM job and would decline to even be involved in the conversation, but he did not exclude himself from another FO position if it were offered.
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The day Bob Brenly is hired as field manager is my last day as a Cub fan.
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[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Rays beat guy being interviewed by 670 The Score about Friedman. He thinks Friedman is not leaving.[/quote]Yeah, well, our beat guys reported Hendry was going to be GM through next year.
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Wandy Rodriguez ————-> claimed off waivers, team unknown
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[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Well, that’s doing filet backwards, too. I usually sear, then in a 350 deg. oven to temp.[/quote]
That’s the traditional way, but I can’t see the result being that different if you did it backward. The “searing to keep in the juices” thing is a myth. You sear for the crust, so I can’t see why you can’t do that after.
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[quote name=Dr. Aneus Taint]That’s the traditional way, but I can’t see the result being that different if you did it backward. The “searing to keep in the juices” thing is a myth. You sear for the crust, so I can’t see why you can’t do that after.[/quote]Yeah, it should work as long as the smoking environment is moist enough to keep the filet from rendering its juices.
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[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Yeah, it should work as long as the smoking environment is moist enough to keep the filet from rendering its juices.[/quote]
I have a water pan. I’d probably try it with a few samples, so I might inject a couple of them.
I smoked a few burgers last weekend and they turned out awesome. Sauteed some bacon, onions and jalapenos and mixed that in with the meat before I smoked them. I might never do it another way again.
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We smoked bacon in the morning for the bbq comp. Amazing.
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Any east coast dudes feel anything?
AlvinQuote Reply
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Wandy Rodriguez ————-> claimed off waivers, team unknown[/quote]Rockies
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Lopez, Soriano ———-> cleared waivers
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[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Rays beat guy being interviewed by 670 The Score about Friedman. He thinks Friedman is not leaving.[/quote]
That was my gut reaction initially, well before we knew Hendry was gone. I agree with mb’s and others points about moving on and the reasons to do so, but I wouldn’t be shocked if he stays. In fact I still expect him to.
MishQuote Reply
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]We smoked bacon in the morning for the bbq comp. Amazing.[/quote]
Did you smoke pork belly or bacon?
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[quote name=Dr. Aneus Taint]Did you smoke pork belly or bacon?[/quote]We smoked thick cut slices of bacon in with the briskets. Belly would have been awesome, too.
Mercurial OutfielderQuote Reply
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Lopez, Soriano ———-> cleared waivers[/quote]Shocking.
binkyQuote Reply
[quote name=Alvin]Any east coast dudes feel anything?[/quote]
Feel anything?
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[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]We smoked thick cut slices of bacon in with the briskets. Belly would have been awesome, too.[/quote]
A lot of people cover trimmed brisket with bacon. If I ever trimmed mine, I might try that.
I do wrap stuffed pork loin in bacon.
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[quote name=Snyds01]Feel anything?[/quote]Yeah, like, tremors or aftershocks. There’s a reason I might have been wearing a batting helmet last night.
AlvinQuote Reply
My prayers go out to those affected…
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Geez, must have been a 6.0 on the Richter scale.
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A tragedy to say the least…
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Did feel it in Philadelphia. Books on my bookshelf fell over. Nothing serious
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Pie —-> DFA.
Cubs play their cards right, they could pick up Pie, Mark Prior, Mark DeRosa, Derrek Lee….. Next year could be like Beach Boys reunion tour.
binkyQuote Reply
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]We smoked thick cut slices of bacon in with the briskets. Belly would have been awesome, too.[/quote]I cured and then smoked some pork belly a few weeks back. It was disturbingly good. Also had a turkey on the second rack of the smoker and the belly dripped its goodness all over it, which was also disturbingly good…
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(dying laughing)
(dying laughing)
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[quote name=Mish]That was my gut reaction initially, well before we knew Hendry was gone. I agree with mb’s and others points about moving on and the reasons to do so, but I wouldn’t be shocked if he stays. In fact I still expect him to.[/quote]I figure Friedman staying in Tampa Bay is about as likely as Albert Pujols signing with the Kansas City Royals. It’s his hometown and entirely possible. You could probably even find a friend or two who say that’s where he’d like to go, but it’s less likely than him signing elsewhere. Maybe Pujols just likes Kansas City. I figure they’ve got a better shot of winning the World Series over the next decade than the Rays do with or without Pujols. The risk Friedman runs of not leaving Tampa Bay now is never having the opportunity to do so again.
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Then again, the Cubs chances of winning the World Series over the next decade are probably equal to the Royals. (dying laughing)
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new shit: http://obstructedview.net/chicago-cubs/articles/some-more-thoughts-on-the-matt-garza-trade.html
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