2006 BCB Free Agent Frenzy Contest

by Al Yellon on Oct 31, 2006 8:36 AM CST in Meta BCB

Once again, this year MLB.com is sponsoring its "Free Agent Frenzy" contest, where 15 free agents are listed and you, as the contestant, have to pick where you think they'll sign, and also assign a ranking, from 15 to 1, a "confidence" value -- i.e. the one you're MOST certain of would get 15 points, the one you're least certain of would get 1.

The contestant with the most points wins.

Last year, we had a BCB contest based on this game. So -- let's do it again. The winner will get a prize from Al's Big Collection Of Baseball Stuff. If I win, the 2nd-place finisher gets the prize.

The 15 free agents for the contest (and this year ought to be interesting, because of several names on the list connected with the Cubs in some way) are:

Juan Pierre
Jason Schmidt
Greg Maddux
Ray Durham
Frank Thomas
Daisuke Matsuzaka
Carlos Lee
Nomar Garciaparra
Gary Matthews Jr.
Julio Lugo
Barry Zito
Ted Lilly
Andy Pettitte
Alfonso Soriano
Barry Bonds

The winner of our contest will be named after the last of the 15 free agents signs. Last year that took until February.

You can leave your picks in the comments to this thread. I'll probably post some updates on this from time to time.

I'll also need a volunteer to add up everyone's points at the end of the contest.

Have fun!

UPDATE [2006-10-31 9:38:12 by Al]: Forgot one thing. This contest should have an entry deadline, so let's have it match MLB's deadline -- 10:59 pm CT on November 14.

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Alright, I'm first.....

Juan Pierre - White Sox (6)
Jason Schmidt - Mariners (7)
Greg Maddux - Dodgers (8)
Ray Durham - Cardinals (5)
Frank Thomas - A's (14)
Daisuke Matsuzaka - Yankees (15)
Carlos Lee - Rangers (3)
Nomar Garciaparra - CUBS (2)
Gary Matthews Jr. - Blue Jays (1)
Julio Lugo - Red Sox (13)
Barry Zito - Mets (12)
Ted Lilly - Reds (4)
Andy Pettitte - Astros (9)
Alfonso Soriano - Angels (10)
Barry Bonds - Giants (11)

I know that the Nomar to the CUBS is unlikely, but it would be nice to sign him to play 2B or 3B (if Aramis leaves). I think that Lilly to the Reds is interesting, since they know that starting pitching is a hot button. Carlos Lee may be the toughest prediction.....

I wish we could add one more....

Dave Roberts - CUBS

STEVE STONE!

by TheBeerBaron on Oct 31, 2006 8:43 AM CST reply actions

Wow!

That was fast. You did that in seven minutes! (Or did you enter the MLB contest already?)

by Al Yellon on Oct 31, 2006 8:47 AM CST up reply actions

Also...

... note that you do NOT necessarily have to place these 15 players on 15 different teams.

by Al Yellon on Oct 31, 2006 8:48 AM CST up reply actions

Nope, I haven't even checked MLB.com

as I've told you before Al, my job is the most boring, unfulfilling waste of time--EVER! All I do 45 hours a week is research baseball statistics and post either here or on PT/Phish and write my blog. I have already been thinking about the destination of every free-agent ;)

STEVE STONE!

by TheBeerBaron on Oct 31, 2006 9:13 AM CST up reply actions

btw.....my Gary Matthews to the Jays is

only worth 1 confidence point, b/c they only need him if they trade Vernon Wells.......

::coughs::

to the CUBS....

STEVE STONE!

by TheBeerBaron on Oct 31, 2006 9:38 AM CST up reply actions

Al,

What about ARam? Should he not be on the list?

he hath no fury like a cubs fan scorned

by timeforachange on Oct 31, 2006 8:51 AM CST reply actions

Click on the MLB.com list.

I didn't pick this list -- it's the one from the official MLB.com contest.

by Al Yellon on Oct 31, 2006 9:00 AM CST up reply actions

Here goes nothing:

Juan Pierre- CWS (5)
Jason Schmidt- STL (6)
Greg Maddux- LAD (12)
Ray Durham- CHC (4)
Frank Thomas- OAK (9)
Daisuke Matsuzaka- NYY (15)
Carlos Lee- HOU (3)
Nomar Garciaparra- LAD (11)
Gary Matthews Jr.- CHC (1)
Julio Lugo- NYM (2)
Barry Zito- NYM (14)
Ted Lilly-CHC (7)
Andy Pettitte- HOU (10)
Alfonso Soriano- LAA (13)
Barry Bonds- SF (8)

by scotteboy on Oct 31, 2006 8:55 AM CST reply actions

unless lugo

plays 2b for the mets, I can't see them going for him.

TRAMMELL!

by Faith plus 1 on Oct 31, 2006 11:06 AM CST up reply actions

Precisely

by scotteboy on Oct 31, 2006 3:09 PM CST up reply actions

Dave Roberts

I'm going to vomit multiple times if Dave Roberts is one of Jim Hendry's "marquee" offseason acquisitons. For the love of God, please admit defeat Jim !!! Stop this nonsense of thinking you can compete in 2007. Fix the farm system, get rid of the deadwood, and be patient.

by BlueMike on Oct 31, 2006 8:58 AM CST reply actions

Who said ANYTHING...

... about Dave Roberts here?

by Al Yellon on Oct 31, 2006 9:00 AM CST up reply actions

AMEN

Start a thread on this subject b/c I would love continue that discussion. You know the one that is realistic and actually has some long range merit to annaul competitiveness. Forget 2007 BUILD! BUILD! BUILD!

by lancevanian on Oct 31, 2006 9:09 AM CST up reply actions

Regardless of whether or not Roberts

was mentioned in this diary......Here are my thoughts concerning Roberts from my blog http://mlb-threesixtyfive.blogspot.com/

"Also, Roberts will compensate for the departure of Pierre and his 58 stolen bases. In 2006, Roberts stole 49 bases for the San Diego Padres--with an 89% success ratio--compared to Pierre's 74%. In terms of offensive numbers, Pierre and Roberts were almost identical in 2006. One offensive category stands out decidedly in Roberts' favor--on base percentage. Roberts posted a .360 OBP, 30 points higher than Pierre's. The kicker--Juan Pierre is going to command nearly $4-5 million more per year than Roberts."

STEVE STONE!

by TheBeerBaron on Oct 31, 2006 9:17 AM CST up reply actions

I'll give it a whirl.

Juan Pierre Houston (7)
Jason Schmidt Seattle (14)
Greg Maddux Dodgers (13)
Ray Durham Cubs (3)
Frank Thomas A's (12)
Daisuke Matsuzaka Yankees (11)
Carlos Lee Houston (6)
Nomar Garciaparra Dodgers (4)
Gary Matthews Jr. Chicago WS (1)
Julio Lugo Toronto (2)
Barry Zito Mets (5)
Ted Lilly Cubs (10)
Andy Pettitte Houston (9)
Alfonso Soriano Angels (8)
Barry Bonds Giants (15)

by Scott @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on Oct 31, 2006 9:26 AM CST reply actions

Justs a shot in the dark, here--

Juan Pierre - WHITE SOX (6)
Jason Schmidt - RED SOX (5)
Greg Maddux - DODGERS (1)
Ray Durham - CARDS (8)
Frank Thomas - A'S (3)
Daisuke Matsuzaka - SEATTLE (9)
Carlos Lee - DODGERS (10)
Nomar Garciaparra - DODGERS (7)
Gary Matthews Jr. - BLUEJAYS (11)
Julio Lugo - CUBS (13)
Barry Zito - METS (2)
Ted Lilly - CUBS (12)
Andy Pettitte - ASTROS (14)
Alfonso Soriano - CUBS (15)
Barry Bonds - GIANTS (4)

85% of the world's working and the other 15% come out here (to Wrigley). --Lee Elia

by southerncubbie on Oct 31, 2006 9:39 AM CST reply actions

I figure I am as smart as Kirkjian...

Juan Pierre - CWS (3)
Jason Schmidt - Mariners (4)
Greg Maddux - Dodgers (8)
Ray Durham - Cardinals (14)
Frank Thomas - A's (5)
Daisuke Matsuzaka - Yankees (15)
Carlos Lee - Houston (12)
Nomar Garciaparra - Dodgers (11)
Gary Matthews Jr. - Cubs (10)
Julio Lugo - Red Sox (13)
Barry Zito - Mets (2)
Ted Lilly - Reds (6)
Andy Pettitte - Astros (7)
Alfonso Soriano - Cubs (9)
Barry Bonds - Giants (1)

by rbarnold on Oct 31, 2006 9:48 AM CST reply actions

lol

I figure I am as smart as Kirkjian..

90% of the people on this board are......I hate that moron.

STEVE STONE!

by TheBeerBaron on Oct 31, 2006 9:51 AM CST up reply actions

Ok

Juan Pierre - WHITE SOX (3 yrs, $9 mil per)
Jason Schmidt - MARINERS (4 yrs, $13 mil per)
Greg Maddux - DODGERS (1 yr, $8 mil)
Ray Durham - CARDS (2 yrs, $17 mil per)
Frank Thomas - A'S (1 yr, $8 mil)
Daisuke Matsuzaka - METS (4 yrs, $13 mil)
Carlos Lee - ASTROS (4 yrs, $12 mil)
Nomar Garciaparra - ANGELS (2 yrs, $18 mil)
Gary Matthews Jr. - RANGERS (3 yrs, $20 mil)
Julio Lugo - RED SOX (3 yrs, $9 mil per)
Barry Zito - DODGERS (5 yrs, $15 mil per)
Gil Meche - CUBS (3 yrs, $8 mil per)
Jeff Suppan - CARDINALS (3 yrs, $9 mil per)
Andy Pettitte - ASTROS (3 yrs, $9 mil per)
Alfonso Soriano - ANGELS (5 yrs, $18 mil per)

by BlueMike on Oct 31, 2006 9:52 AM CST reply actions

Correction

Juan Pierre - WHITE SOX (3 yrs, $9 mil per)
Jason Schmidt - MARINERS (4 yrs, $13 mil per)
Greg Maddux - DODGERS (1 yr, $8 mil)
Ray Durham - CARDS (2 yrs, $8 mil per)
Frank Thomas - A'S (1 yr, $8 mil)
Daisuke Matsuzaka - METS (4 yrs, $13 mil per)
Carlos Lee - ASTROS (4 yrs, $12 mil per)
Nomar Garciaparra - ANGELS (2 yrs, $9 mil per)
Gary Matthews Jr. - RANGERS (3 yrs, $8 mil per)
Julio Lugo - RED SOX (3 yrs, $9 mil per)
Barry Zito - DODGERS (5 yrs, $15 mil per)
Gil Meche - CUBS (3 yrs, $8 mil per)
Jeff Suppan - CARDINALS (3 yrs, $9 mil per)
Andy Pettitte - ASTROS (3 yrs, $9 mil per)
Alfonso Soriano - ANGELS (5 yrs, $18 mil per)

Andruw Jones traded to the Angels for Brandon Wood and a couple other top prospects.

Pat Burrell traded to the Cubs for a used infield rake and salary relief.

by BlueMike on Oct 31, 2006 9:54 AM CST up reply actions

Well...

... that's all very detailed, but:

the contest needs rankings, not dollar amounts
Gil Meche isn't part of the contest

by Al Yellon on Oct 31, 2006 10:08 AM CST up reply actions

D'oh !

OK then...

Juan Pierre - CUBS (1)
Jason Schmidt - Mariners (3)
Greg Maddux - Dodgers (2)
Ray Durham - Cardinals (8)
Frank Thomas - A's (4)
Daisuke Matsuzaka - Mets (14)
Carlos Lee - Rangers (13)
Nomar Garciaparra - Angels (12)
Gary Matthews Jr. - RANGERS (5)
Julio Lugo - Red Sox (6)
Barry Zito - Dodgers (7)
Ted Lilly - Rangers (8)
Andy Pettitte - Astros (9)
Alfonso Soriano - Angels (11)
Barry Bonds - Giants (10)

by BlueMike on Oct 31, 2006 10:14 AM CST up reply actions

&%#* -- I STILL screwed it up !

Here goes AGAIN....

Juan Pierre - CUBS (2)
Jason Schmidt - Mariners (13)
Greg Maddux - Dodgers (14)
Ray Durham - Cardinals (3)
Frank Thomas - A's (12)
Daisuke Matsuzaka - Mets (4)
Carlos Lee - Rangers (5)
Nomar Garciaparra - Angels (11)
Gary Matthews Jr. - RANGERS (10)
Julio Lugo - Red Sox (9)
Barry Zito - Dodgers (6)
Ted Lilly - Rangers (7)
Andy Pettitte - Astros (15)
Alfonso Soriano - Angels (8)
Barry Bonds - Giants (1)

by BlueMike on Oct 31, 2006 10:17 AM CST up reply actions

what happened

to juan pierre being a 99% lock to the cubs? first you have him going to the sox, then you change it to your least confident pick?
so much for your guarantees.

"I love baseball. You know it doesn't have to mean anything, it's just beautiful to watch." - Woody Allen in Zelig (1983)

by tomas21 on Oct 31, 2006 3:18 PM CST up reply actions

Here is my shot in the dark

Juan Pierre - WHITE SOX (10)
Jason Schmidt - CUBS (6)
Greg Maddux - DODGERS (4)
Ray Durham - GIANTS (1)
Frank Thomas - A'S (9)
Daisuke Matsuzaka - SEATTLE (15)
Carlos Lee - ASTROS (11)
Nomar Garciaparra - CUBS (5)
Gary Matthews Jr. - ST LOUIS (2)
Julio Lugo - YANKEES (3)
Barry Zito - YANKEES (7)
Ted Lilly - RANGERS (12)
Andy Pettitte - ASTROS (14)
Alfonso Soriano - CUBS (8)
Barry Bonds - GIANTS (13)

First Boston, then the White Sox, its now the Cubs turn.

by indytaz on Oct 31, 2006 9:58 AM CST reply actions

Julio Lugo - YANKEES (3)

I didn't realize the Yankees were in the market for a SS.....

STEVE STONE!

by TheBeerBaron on Oct 31, 2006 10:00 AM CST up reply actions

contest

Juan Pierre - Marlins (2)
Jason Schmidt- mariners (5)
Greg Maddux- Padres (1)
Ray Durham- Pirates(4)
Frank Thomas- A's (11)
Daisuke Matsuzaka- Mariners (6)
Carlos Lee- Astros (14)
Nomar Garciaparra- Dodgers (3)
Gary Matthews Jr.- Rangers (8)
Julio Lugo- Red Sox (14)
Barry Zito- Mets (13)
Ted Lilly- Dodgers (3)
Andy Pettitte- yankees (10)
Alfonso Soriano- Cubs (15)
Barry Bonds- Giants (12)

Good luck all.

"I can't be held responsible for what I personally tell my goons to do...."- C. Montgomery Burns

by yahoodi on Oct 31, 2006 10:07 AM CST up reply actions

Guess

Juan Pierre - Cubs (7)
Jason Schmidt - CUBS (6)
Greg Maddux - DODGERS (4)
Ray Durham - GIANTS (1)
Frank Thomas - A's (9)
Daisuke Matsuzaka - NYY (15)
Carlos Lee - Angels (11)
Nomar Garciaparra - Dodgers (5)
Gary Matthews Jr. - White Sox (2)
Julio Lugo - Red Sox (3)
Barry Zito - Mets (10)
Ted Lilly - Angels (12)
Andy Pettitte - ASTROS (14)
Alfonso Soriano - CUBS (8)

"We're going to win here, That's really the end of the story." Lou Piniella

by Scott G F on Oct 31, 2006 10:09 AM CST reply actions

Updated

Bonds to the Angels (13)

"We're going to win here, That's really the end of the story." Lou Piniella

by Scott G F on Oct 31, 2006 12:04 PM CST up reply actions

I hope it doesn't play out this way but....

Juan Pierre - White Sox (8)
Jason Schmidt - Mariners (10)
Greg Maddux - Dodgers (15)
Ray Durham - Cardinals (7)
Frank Thomas - A's (14)
Daisuke Matsuzaka - Yankees (12)
Carlos Lee - Astros (5)
Nomar Garciaparra - Cubs (2)
Gary Matthews Jr. - Cardinals (1)
Julio Lugo - Red Sox (6)
Barry Zito - Mets (9)
Ted Lilly - Cubs (4)
Andy Pettitte - Astros (11)
Alfonso Soriano - Angels (3)
Barry Bonds - Giants (13)

by bobby h on Oct 31, 2006 10:18 AM CST reply actions

Probably wishful thinking, but here it is

Juan Pierre - White Sox (1)
Jason Schmidt - Mariners (10)
Greg Maddux - Dodgers (14)
Ray Durham - Indians (4)
Frank Thomas - A's (15)
Daisuke Matsuzaka - Yankees (8)
Carlos Lee - Philadelphia (2)
Nomar Garciaparra - Dodgers (9)
Gary Matthews Jr. - White Sox (5)
Julio Lugo - Red Sox (7)
Barry Zito - Cubs (12)
Ted Lilly - Cardinals (3)
Andy Pettitte - Astros (6)
Alfonso Soriano - Cubs (13)
Barry Bonds - Giants (11)

by NL doormat on Oct 31, 2006 10:33 AM CST reply actions

Uneducated Guess

Juan Pierre - Cubs (5)
Jason Schmidt - Seattle (4)
Greg Maddux - Angels (13)
Ray Durham - St. Louis (1)
Frank Thomas - Oakland (11)
Daisuke Matsuzaka - Astros (10)
Carlos Lee - Astros (9)
Nomar Garciaparra - Giants (8)
Gary Matthews Jr. - Blue Jays (7)
Julio Lugo - Giants (6)
Barry Zito - Mets (15)
Ted Lilly - Cubs (14)
Andy Pettitte - Yankees (3)
Alfonso Soriano - Red Sox (12)
Barry Bonds - Arizona (1)

by Neifi Puppy on Oct 31, 2006 10:40 AM CST reply actions

So, 20 years of NL pitching and

Maddux goes to the AL? I really don't see it happening, he would get torched in the AL West.

STEVE STONE!

by TheBeerBaron on Oct 31, 2006 10:59 AM CST up reply actions

Hasn't he even said countless times before that

he doesn't want to ever play in the AL?

"Incidentally, Colossus was right and I was wrong about Maddux being dealt." -Al Yellon

by colossus @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on Oct 31, 2006 11:12 AM CST up reply actions

A waste of energy, but what the hell...

Juan Pierre - White Sox (10)
Jason Schmidt - Seattle (9)
Greg Maddux - Dodgers (14)
Ray Durham - St. Louis (6)
Frank Thomas -Baltimore (4)
Daisuke Matsuzaka - Yankees (15)
Carlos Lee - Houston (11)
Nomar Garciaparra - Angels (5)
Gary Matthews Jr. - San Diego (2)
Julio Lugo - Boston (13)
Barry Zito - Boston (8)
Ted Lilly - Cubs (7)
Andy Pettitte - Houston (12)
Alfonso Soriano - Yankees (3)
Barry Bonds - Oakland (1)

I'm really just making shit up and doing whatever sounds pretty.

"Incidentally, Colossus was right and I was wrong about Maddux being dealt." -Al Yellon

by colossus @ Bleed Cubbie Blue on Oct 31, 2006 10:41 AM CST reply actions

Not even close

Juan Pierre - White Sox (5)
Jason Schmidt - CUBS (8)
Greg Maddux - Dodgers (10)
Ray Durham - Cardinals (11)
Frank Thomas - A's (14)
Daisuke Matsuzaka - Rangers (4)
Carlos Lee - Astros (6)
Nomar Garciaparra - Angels(2)
Gary Matthews Jr. - Cubs (7)
Julio Lugo - Cubs (3)
Barry Zito - Mets (15)
Ted Lilly - Seattle (9)
Andy Pettitte - Astros (13)
Alfonso Soriano - Cubs (1)
Barry Bonds - Giants (12)

by jman on Oct 31, 2006 10:44 AM CST reply actions

Mark It

Juan Pierre - CWS (7)
Jason Schmidt - SEA (2)
Greg Maddux - LAD (4)
Ray Durham - TB (15)
Frank Thomas - OAK (2)
Daisuke Matsuzaka - NYY (3)
Carlos Lee - NYY (5)
Nomar Garciaparra - LAD (13)
Gary Matthews Jr. - CHC (14)
Julio Lugo - SF (15)
Barry Zito - NYM (1)
Ted Lilly - MIN (10)
Andy Pettitte - NYY (11)
Alfonso Soriano - LAA (4)
Barry Bonds - SF (12)

TRAMMELL!

by Faith plus 1 on Oct 31, 2006 11:03 AM CST reply actions

change that to

Carlos Lee - HOU (5)

TRAMMELL!

by Faith plus 1 on Oct 31, 2006 1:57 PM CST up reply actions

Here goes

Juan Pierre - White Sox (2)
Jason Schmidt - Cubs(10)
Greg Maddux - Dodgers (1)
Ray Durham - Padres(15)
Frank Thomas - A's (8)
Daisuke Matsuzaka - Yankees (6)
Carlos Lee - Yankees(13)
Nomar Garciaparra - Baltimore(11)
Gary Matthews Jr. - Astros(5)
Julio Lugo - Baltimore (12)
Barry Zito - Cardinals(14)
Ted Lilly - Cubs(7)
Andy Pettitte - Astros (4)
Alfonso Soriano - Cubs(9)
Barry Bonds - Giants (3)

by N Oakley on Oct 31, 2006 11:08 AM CST reply actions

Quick question

Al, what happens if someone who's considering retirement (Pettitte, Bonds) actually retires? Or if Matsuzaka doesn't come over to the U.S.?

Neifi, we hardly knew ye.

by Krande on Oct 31, 2006 11:12 AM CST reply actions

For what it's worth.....

Juan Pierre - St Louis (1)
Jason Schmidt - Seattle (14)
Greg Maddux - LA Dodgers (4)
Ray Durham - St Louis (6)
Frank Thomas - Oakland (7)
Daisuke Matsuzaka - Cubs (8)
Carlos Lee - Houston (13)
Nomar Garciaparra - LA Dodgers (9)
Gary Matthews Jr. - Chicago White Sox (5)
Julio Lugo - Red Sox (10)
Barry Zito - NY Mets (12)
Ted Lilly - Cubs (3)
Andy Pettitte - Yankees (2)
Alfonso Soriano - CUBS (11)
Barry Bonds - San Fran (15)

by dkateeb on Oct 31, 2006 11:18 AM CST reply actions

Let's try...

Juan Pierre - StL 2
Jason Schmidt - SD 5
Greg Maddux - LAD 14
Ray Durham - Cubs 13
Frank Thomas - LAA 6
Daisuke Matsuzaka - NYM 7
Carlos Lee - Astros 10
Nomar Garciaparra - LAA 9
Gary Matthews Jr. - Rangers 1
Julio Lugo - Tor 3
Barry Zito - LAD 11
Ted Lilly - Cubs 4
Andy Pettitte - Rangers 12
Alfonso Soriano - Cubs 8
Barry Bonds - SF 14

by Damen Jackson on Oct 31, 2006 11:19 AM CST reply actions

And I have to say..

that even I'm a little surprised by how many people think that Ted Lilly and the Cubs are a good match.

by Damen Jackson on Oct 31, 2006 11:22 AM CST reply actions

Interesting

A lot of people tend to beleive Zito will indeed be a Met...not that I'm going to argue, in fact that was my No. 1.

But you have to ask yourself, after failing in the NLCS because mainly of pitching, how will they not go hard after Zito and get him?

TRAMMELL!

by Faith plus 1 on Oct 31, 2006 11:26 AM CST reply actions

My best guess would be........

Juan Pierre-------White Sox (14)
Jason Schmidt-----Cubs (8)
Greg Maddux-------Dodgers (12)
Ray Durham--------Cardinals (6)
Frank Thomas------A's (11)
Daisuke Matsuzaka-Yankees (9)
Carlos Lee--------Astros (10)
Nomar Garciaparra-Dodgers (2)
Gary Matthews Jr.-Angels (1)
Julio Lugo--------Cardinals (5)
Barry Zito--------Mets (3)
Ted Lilly---------Reds (4)
Andy Pettitte-----Astros (13)
Alfonso Soriano---Cubs (15)
Barry Bonds-------Giants (7)

There are 3 things in my life which I really love: God, family, and baseball. The only problem - once baseball season starts, I change the order around a bit.

by cubsfan4life on Oct 31, 2006 12:26 PM CST reply actions

All your base(ball) are belong to me.

Juan Pierre-CHC 11
Jason Schmidt-STL 13
Greg Maddux-SDP 12
Ray Durham-CHC 10
Frank Thomas-MIN 1
Daisuke Matsuzaka-NYY 15
Carlos Lee-NYY 9
Nomar Garciaparra-LAD 7
Gary Matthews Jr.-BAL 2
Julio Lugo-SEA 3
Barry Zito-CHC 8
Ted Lilly-NYY 5
Andy Pettitte-HOU 6
Alfonso Soriano-BOS 4
Barry Bonds-SFG 14

ROTHSCHILD!!! (sucks)

by Floyd on Oct 31, 2006 12:28 PM CST reply actions

OK, here's mine:

Juan Pierre - White Sox (6)
Jason Schmidt - Mariners (12)
Greg Maddux - Dodgers (13)
Ray Durham - Cardinals (2)
Frank Thomas - Athletics (14)
Daisuke Matsuzaka - Cubs (1)
Carlos Lee - Astros (10)
Nomar Garciaparra - Angels (3)
Gary Matthews Jr. - Cubs (7)
Julio Lugo - Dodgers (9)
Barry Zito - Mets (11)
Ted Lilly - Padres (8)
Andy Pettitte - Yankees (5)
Alfonso Soriano - Cubs (4)
Barry Bonds - Giants (15)

by Al Yellon on Oct 31, 2006 12:38 PM CST reply actions

Here go's nothing..............

Juan Pierre- CWS (12)
Jason Schmidt- CUBS (8)
Greg Maddux- LAD (15)
Ray Durham- StL (9)
Frank Thomas- Oak (13)
Daisuke Matsuzaka- LAD (7)
Carlos Lee-Hou (10)
Nomar Garciaparra- LAD (14)
Gary Matthews, JR- Bos (6)
Julio Lugo- NYM (2)
Barry Zito- NYY (15)
Ted Lilly- CUBS (5)
Andy Pettitte- Hou (4)
Alfonso Soriano- CUBS (3)
Barry Bonds- LAA (11)

by tommy veryzer on Oct 31, 2006 1:23 PM CST reply actions

Picks Sure to Disappoint:

Juan Pierre - CWS (8)
Jason Schmidt - STL (5)
Greg Maddux - LAD (12)
Ray Durham - TOR (1)
Frank Thomas - OAK (10)
Daisuke Matsuzaka - NYY (15)
Carlos Lee - HOU (6)
Nomar Garciaparra - LAD (9)
Gary Matthews Jr. - LAA (4)
Julio Lugo - STL (2)
Barry Zito - MUTTS (7)
Ted Lilly - CUBS (3)
Andy Pettitte - HOU (13)
Alfonso Soriano - CUBS (11)
Barry Bonds - SF (14)

Lover of base-clogs.

by Goat Whisperer on Oct 31, 2006 1:41 PM CST reply actions

Most of this is coming out of thin air...

...but here goes.

Juan Pierre - White Sox - 8
Jason Schmidt - Mariners - 11
Greg Maddux - Dodgers - 15
Ray Durham - Cardinals - 9
Frank Thomas - A's - 14
Daisuke Matsuzaka - Yankees - 1
Carlos Lee - Tigers - 2
Nomar Garciaparra - Cubs - 4
Gary Matthews Jr. - Cubs - 12
Julio Lugo - Giants - 3
Barry Zito - Dodgers - 5
Ted Lilly - Yankees - 6
Andy Pettitte - Astros - 10
Alfonso Soriano - Angels - 7
Barry Bonds - Giants, but hopefully will retire - 13

by tcjhawk on Oct 31, 2006 2:11 PM CST reply actions

predictions sure to go wrong

Juan Pierre - Astros - 1
Jason Schmidt - Mariners - 7
Greg Maddux - Dodgers - 15
Ray Durham - Cardinals - 6
Frank Thomas - A's - 14
Daisuke Matsuzaka - Mets - 8
Carlos Lee - Astros- 9
Nomar Garciaparra - Dodgers - 10
Gary Matthews Jr. - Jays - 2
Julio Lugo - Mets - 5
Barry Zito - Dodgers - 11
Ted Lilly - Yankees - 4
Andy Pettitte - Astros - 12
Alfonso Soriano - Angels - 13
Barry Bonds - Orioles - 3

"I love baseball. You know it doesn't have to mean anything, it's just beautiful to watch." - Woody Allen in Zelig (1983)

by tomas21 on Oct 31, 2006 3:26 PM CST reply actions

I am waiting till the 14th to do this

by which time I suspect Maddux will probably already have a deal with the Dodgers. Free advice : anyone that does not
pick him a a Dodger with 15 is losing a gimme

I love the ballpark. I love the city. I love the fans. Aside from how we've played this year, there's nothing not to like about Chicago." Greg Maddux 7/29/06

by jessica on Oct 31, 2006 3:36 PM CST reply actions

woohoo

i win the gimmee. i wonder what happens if petitte retires? maybe clemens taught him that if you threaten retirement houston will pay you 3 million a month to come back.

"I love baseball. You know it doesn't have to mean anything, it's just beautiful to watch." - Woody Allen in Zelig (1983)

by tomas21 on Oct 31, 2006 4:37 PM CST up reply actions

Re

What do you think the chances are he signs with AZ? That puts him even closer to LV.

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by Jed Taylor on Nov 2, 2006 12:37 AM CST up reply actions

My thoughts

Juan Pierre- Rockies-5
Jason Schmidt-Cubs-3
Greg Maddux-Dodgers-15
Ray Durham-Red Sox-7
Frank Thomas-A's-14
Daisuke Matsuzaka-Yankees-6
Carlos Lee-Houston-12
Nomar Garciaparra-Padres-4
Gary Matthews Jr.-Rangers-1
Julio Lugo-Cubs-9
Barry Zito-Mets-8
Ted Lilly-Cardinals-2
Andy Pettitte-Houston-13
Alfonso Soriano-Angels-10
Barry Bonds-Retired/Blackballed-11

by sandbergformanager on Oct 31, 2006 3:56 PM CST reply actions

Worth noting

Maddux and Pettite are the only two on the list
who as of now have NOT filed for FA. Also
everyone over legal drinking age on the Marlins
has filed ( ok a SLIGHT exageration)

I love the ballpark. I love the city. I love the fans. Aside from how we've played this year, there's nothing not to like about Chicago." Greg Maddux 7/29/06

by jessica on Oct 31, 2006 4:00 PM CST reply actions

Ok Maddux just filed

No sign Pettite has. As for Maddux I figure
Boras HAS to go through the motions. I guess
it is against his grain to do a contract that fast

I love the ballpark. I love the city. I love the fans. Aside from how we've played this year, there's nothing not to like about Chicago." Greg Maddux 7/29/06

by jessica on Oct 31, 2006 6:00 PM CST up reply actions

Lucky guessing?

Juan Pierre Cubs-8
Jason Schmidt Seattle-10
Greg Maddux Dodgers--15
Ray Durham-Cubs-3
Frank Thomas A's--13
Daisuke Matsuzaka-Cubs-4
Carlos Lee Astros-9
Nomar Garciaparra-Cubs 1
Gary Matthews Jr. Texas-6
Julio Lugo Orioles-5
Barry Zito Dodgers-12
Ted Lilly - Yankees-2
Andy Pettitte Astros-14
Alfonso Soriano Cubs-11
Barry Bonds- Detroit-7

by cubswin on Oct 31, 2006 7:18 PM CST reply actions

Here it is:

Juan Pierre ........ (12) White Sox
Jason Schmidt ...... (6) Rangers
Greg Maddux ........ (7) Dodgers
Ray Durham ......... (5) Cardinals
Frank Thomas ....... (14) Athletics
Daisuke Matsuzaka .. (10) Yankees
Carlos Lee ......... (13) Astros
Nomar Garciaparra .. (9) Angels
Gary Matthews Jr. .. (11) Cubs
Julio Lugo ......... (3) Mets
Barry Zito ......... (1) Cubs
Ted Lilly .......... (2) Metropolitans
Andy Pettitte ...... (8) Astros
Alfonso Soriano .... (4) Angels
Barry Bonds ........ (15) Giants

by Laven on Oct 31, 2006 11:17 PM CST reply actions

Mine

Juan Pierre. . . White Sox (8)
Jason Schmidt. . . Mariners (7)
Greg Maddux. . . Dodgers (15)
Ray Durham . . . Cards (6)
Frank Thomas. . . A's(11)
Daisuke Matsuzaka. . . Yankees (13)
Carlos Lee. . .Rangers (12)
Nomar Garciaparra. . .Angels (5)
Gary Matthews Jr.. . . Cubs (4)
Julio Lugo. . . Red Sox (3)
Barry Zito. . . Mets (10)
Ted Lilly. . . Cubs (1)
Andy Pettitte. . . Astros (9)
Alfonso Soriano. . . Angels (2)
Barry Bonds. . .Giants (14)

"Strikeouts are boring - besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. It's more democratic." Crash Davis

by cubbiejulie on Nov 1, 2006 10:09 AM CST reply actions

Any volunteers...

... to keep track of this?

by Al Yellon on Nov 1, 2006 1:46 PM CST reply actions

And the winner is....

Juan Pierre...Rangers (5)
Jason Schmidt...Mariners (9)
Greg Maddux...Dodgers (15)
Ray Durham...Cardinals (7)
Frank Thomas...A's (13)
Daisuke Matsuzaka...Cubs (3)
Carlos Lee...Mets (6)
Nomar Garciaparra...Padres (10)
Gary Matthews Jr....White Sox (8)
Julio Lugo...Red Sox (14)
Barry Zito...Padres (11)
Ted Lilly...Mets (1)
Andy Pettitte...Yankees/Retires (4)
Alfonso Soriano...Angels (12)
Barry Bonds...Tigers (2)

The toughest thing in sports? Hitting a round ball with a round bat, square. Second toughest? Being a Cubs fan.

by sheffield on Nov 1, 2006 2:17 PM CST reply actions

Some issues with Lilly

btw Ted Lilly on the Reds screams of Eric Milton. I don't like him on the Cubs either. They're better off going with a groundball pitcher like Padilla.

The toughest thing in sports? Hitting a round ball with a round bat, square. Second toughest? Being a Cubs fan.

by sheffield on Nov 1, 2006 2:32 PM CST reply actions

Here are mine, don't laugh

Barry Bonds        TB     1

     Ray Durham        StL    2

     Nomar Garciaparra   LAA    9

     Carlos Lee        PHI    11    

     Ted Lilly        BOS    8

     Julio Lugo        BOS    10

     Greg Maddux        LAD    14

     Daisuke Matsuzaka   NYY    7

     Gary Matthews        TEX    6

     Andy Pettitte        NYY       12

     Juan Pierre        CHW    4

     Jason Schmidt        ChC    5

     Alfonso Soriano        WSH       3   

     Frank Thomas        OAK    15

     Barry Zito        NYM    13

"Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true!" -Homer J. Simpson

by Whitebacon on Nov 1, 2006 3:08 PM CST reply actions

Cheaper than the Lotto . . .

15 Maddux LAD
14 Frank Thomas Oakland
13 Matsuzaka NYY
12 Bonds SF
11 Schmidt Seattle
10 Pettitte Houston
9 Nomar LAD
8 Pierre CHW
7 Lee Houston
6 Durham StL
5 Zito Mets
4 Lugo Boston
3 Matthews Texas
2 Soriano Cubs
1 Lilly StL

by TORCO on Nov 1, 2006 4:32 PM CST reply actions

Predictions

Juan Pierre - Texas (1)
Jason Schmidt - Seattle (13)
Greg Maddux - Dodgers (14)
Ray Durham - NY Mets (3)
Frank Thomas - Oakland (15)
Daisuke Matsuzaka - Cubs (6)
Carlos Lee - Houston (12)
Nomar Garciaparra - Detroit (5)
Gary Matthews Jr. - Colorado (4)
Julio Lugo - Blue Jays (11)
Barry Zito - NY Mets (10)
Ted Lilly - San Francisco (7)
Andy Pettitte - Houston (8)
Alfonso Soriano - Cubs (9)
Barry Bonds - LA Angels (2)

by Wolverine John on Nov 1, 2006 5:01 PM CST reply actions

zambranofan's picks

Juan Pierre 13 Rockies
Jason Schmidt 8 Mariners
Greg Maddux 1 Dodgers
Ray Durham 12 Indians
Frank Thomas 2 Athletics
Daisuke Matsuzaka 10 Rangers
Carlos Lee 11 Reds
Nomar Garciaparra 14 Angels
Gary Matthews Jr. 3 Angels
Julio Lugo 15 Mets
Barry Zito 4 Dodgers
Ted Lilly 6 Giants
Andy Pettitte 5 Yankees
Alfonso Soriano 9 Phillies
Barry Bonds 7 Giants

STRODE!

by cubzfan on Nov 4, 2006 9:23 AM CST reply actions

OK

Juan Pierre--St. Louis (7)
Jason Schmidt--Seattle (8)
Greg Maddux--Dodgers (13)
Ray Durham--Red Sox (4)
Frank Thomas--Athletics (14)
Daisuke Matsuzaka--CUBS (5)
Carlos Lee--Astros (9)
Nomar Garciaparra--Tigers (3)
Gary Matthews Jr.--Angels (10)
Julio Lugo--Orioles (1)
Barry Zito--Mets (11)
Ted Lilly--Yankees (2)
Andy Pettite--Astros (15)
Alfonso Soriano--Phillies (6)
Barry Bonds--Giants (12)

This year is harder than last year--and last year was hard.

by Josh Timmers on Nov 7, 2006 1:44 PM CST reply actions

My picks

Juan Pierre - White Sox (13)
Jason Schmidt - Cardinals (1)
Greg Maddux - Dodgers (6)
Ray Durham - Cubs (3)
Frank Thomas - Athletics (15)
Daisuke Matsuzaka - Red Sox (8)
Carlos Lee - Astros (12)
Nomar Garciaparra - Angels (11)
Gary Matthews Jr. - Rangers (5)
Julio Lugo - Red Sox (7)
Barry Zito - Mets (9)
Ted Lilly - Yankees (4)
Andy Pettitte - Astros (10)
Alfonso Soriano - Cubs (2)
Barry Bonds - Giants (14)

Neifi, we hardly knew ye.

by Krande on Nov 12, 2006 6:17 PM CST reply actions

Here I go

Juan Pierre-White Sox 6
Jason Schmidt- Seattle 4
Greg Maddux- Dodgers 15
Ray Durham- SF 1
Frank Thomas- A's 8
Daisuke Matsuzaka- Red Sox 14
Carlos Lee- Astros 8
Nomar Garciaparra-Dodgers 10
Gary Matthews Jr.-TX 5
Julio Lugo-Red Sox 2
Barry Zito- Mets 9
Ted Lilly-Boston 3
Andy Pettitte- Astros 13
Alfonso Soriano- Angels 11
Barry Bonds-Giants 12

I love the ballpark. I love the city. I love the fans. Aside from how we've played this year, there's nothing not to like about Chicago." Greg Maddux 7/29/06

by jessica on Nov 12, 2006 7:08 PM CST reply actions

Here's mine...

Juan Pierre-White Sox 6
Jason Schmidt- Seattle 11
Greg Maddux- Dodgers 14
Ray Durham- SF 1
Frank Thomas- A's 10
Daisuke Matsuzaka- Red Sox 15
Carlos Lee- Astros 8
Nomar Garciaparra-Padres 7
Gary Matthews Jr.-Angels 5
Julio Lugo-Red Sox 2
Barry Zito- Mets 9
Ted Lilly-Cubs 3
Andy Pettitte- Astros 13
Alfonso Soriano- Cubs 4
Barry Bonds-Giants 12

by LT on Nov 13, 2006 8:48 PM CST reply actions