Head On Down The Highway: Cubs vs. Rockies at Tucson, Saturday 3/28, 3:10 CT
by Al Yellon on Mar 28, 2009 1:15 PM CDT
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I've decided to take the drive down to southern Arizona for this afternoon's game (and the time in the headline is correct; first pitch will be at 3:10 CT, not 3:05 as most of the games are). With the White Sox' move to Glendale, the Diamondbacks and Rockies, the two remaining teams training in Tucson, now have the right to opt out of their deals there and move elsewhere within the next couple of years. As soon as they can get a complex built in the Phoenix metro area (and the D'backs and Rockies are expected to share one), they'll move.
So this may be my last spring visit to Tucson, though the Cubs will likely make a handful of trips down there for whatever time is left for Tucson spring baseball, which has a history dating back to 1947 when the Cleveland Indians first trained there. This also means today's game recap will be delayed while I make the two-hour-plus drive back to the Phoenix area.
Today, Ryan Dempster takes the mound for the Cubs against the Rockies' Ubaldo Jimenez. Yesterday, instead of pitching in the major league game as expected, Carlos Marmol, Aaron Heilman and Neal Cotts got their work in during a minor league game at Fitch Park. And don't worry about Marmol's bad outing on Thursday night, says Lou:
Piniella said the rough outings by Cub pitchers, including Marmol, in Thursday's game won't be considered in evaluations because of the windy conditions.
That probably applies to Sean Marshall, too, who didn't have his good command on Thursday night and as a result, issued five walks. And Lou says he'll still be announcing who the closer will be tomorrow. You may see Gregg pitch in today's game, since he hasn't thrown since back-to-back outings Monday and Tuesday.
Otherwise, I wouldn't expect too many of the regulars to make the trip to Tucson, since most of them played both Thursday night and Friday afternoon. Meanwhile, Bruce Miles' blog yesterday contained this interesting note:
In a procedurual move today, the Cubs outrighted outfielder Brad Snyder to Triple-A, taking him off the 40-man roster, which stands at 37. The Cubs claimed Snyder off waivers from Cleveland last September.
Snyder has some talent (and actually played in yesterday's game after being outrighted), but again, as after the move outrighting Richie Robnett on Tuesday, I wonder what the purpose of having three open spots on the 40-man roster at this stage of spring training would be, except to make room for possible outside-the-organization acquisitions. I've heard around camp that nothing's going on right now, but that could change before Opening Day.
Today's game is on WGN radio with Pat & Ron, also on broadcast radio in the Denver area on KOA (and on Denver TV via FSN Rocky Mountain), on XM 177, and at the MLB.com Mediacenter.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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cst_cubsLou sidelined today by bug that’s been going around. Anyhing today is Tram’s fault.7 minutes ago from txt
Hope Lou feels better!!
The shortest distance between two points is under construction.
by halfblindcubbiegirl on Mar 28, 2009 1:19 PM CDT reply actions
interesting......
that Lou get sick only two days after Dome’s return
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
No
Interesting he gets sick on the day they have to take a 2 hour bus trip with the B team.
"Who's Bob Brenly? The guy that used to be the manager for Arizona?" ~ Alfonso Guilleard Soriano
Apparently, Lou really is sick.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
My friend had it while we were out there..........
sick for 3 days and lost 8 lbs.
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
Wow, that sucks.
Glad I’ve been able to avoid it. Better stay away from the Cubs dugout.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
It was going around our hotel
bought Lysol and sprayed the room…which isn’t a bad idea under normal circumstances
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
It's a small world............
A picture you posted from the Oakland game at Muni from behind the 1st base dugout has the back of my head in the frame…good job!
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
Seriously?
Wish I’d known you were there, in the section right in front of me, no less.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Yes..........
I wish I’d known…. it would have been nice to meet you
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
I believe Brad Snyder was out of options
and that is why he was outrighted. I think Robnett was also out of options and that is why has was also outrighted.
Hey, it's a new century!
Thanks for that.
That makes sense.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
From Sullivan's article:
“They’re going to score so many runs they won’t even need a closer,” Guillen said.
From your lips to God’s ears, Ozzie.
"I've got an idea...an idea so smart my head would explode if I even began to know what I was talking about." ~Peter Griffin
No reason to keep your 40-man roster at 40 if you don't have to.
Could just be the Cubs thinking they don’t have 40 guys worth protecting (or don’t need to per MLB rules & regs in this regard). And obviously having a few open spots gives you flexibility should an acquisition opportunity arise but I wouldn’t take it to mean such a deal has to be close at hand. I like the idea of running lean.
Re: outrighting Snyder – does that mean he has to pass through waivers, i.e. someone else could claim him? Or is he still Cubs property.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Snyder gets the chance of hooking on another MLB roster
He has to agree to a minor league contract.
No long term it is best to fill your 40 man roster for it is part of the budget and motivation as well as being able to move players with option years easily.
Now with three spots open it allows for alot of spots open to acquire a player or two on waivers or add a minor league contract like Taguchi plus an addition to the roster
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
Oh, and FWIW...
Got this via an e-mail from one of the more “radical” bleacher bums… ;-)
The Cubs game today is televised (allegedly) at 4:00 (tape delay) on MLB Network (410 on Comcast).
Seeing as how I don’t have cable, I have no idea as to its validity but if you have the MLB Network on your system, check it out at 4:00 CT and maybe you’ll get lucky.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Game on MLB Network
I’ve got Tivo and it will record all Cubs games. It is listed on the to do list for this afternoon. MLB will also have one of the games from New Yankee Stadium next weekend as well.
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. -- George Santayana (1863-1952)
this seems odd that the mlb tv feed on direcTV doesn't start until an hour late
and what I find on that station instead is a bunch of junk (a recap of 1995). who makes these programing decisions? the used car salesman from Milwaukee?
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Game is on MLB network at 4:00 PM central
"What, you want to tempt the wrath of whatever from high atop the thing?"
-Toby Ziegler
Sweet!
I didn’t think it was on.
Anyone here know if and when Comcast is gonna launch an HD channel for MLB Network?
by TheRamZamDLEE on Mar 28, 2009 2:19 PM CDT up reply actions
For those in Colorado, today's game on FSN-Rocky Mtn!
just made my day!
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
Thats the FSN we get in Utah too.
Hopefully i’ll get it.
2008 National League Central Division Champs!!!!!
here's hoping for you...already set up two TV's in my office
watch MIZZU and UCONN and Cubs-Rox
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
gasp!
The Shamwow guy got arrested for beating a prostitute! http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/years/2009/0327092sham1.html
Look at the mugshot haha!
#34: You'll be missed!
saw this on Obermann last night
Keith had fun with him talking about his “nuts” from his latest commercial with the chopper.
actually Keith said there was an altercation where Shlomi didn’t like this tongue being bitten off….and then professional woman didn’t like getting punched….
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
a classy story from a class act
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
Allegedly the woman charged a $1000 a date but didn't like being french kissed in public
and Shlomi didn’t like not knowing her reaction to his tongue in her mouth in public—-chalk it up to more miscommunication with men and woman at a place where liquor is sold in open containers.
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
Are we talking about the same Keith Olbermann...
who was so bad at sportscasting and commentaries that he decided to become a “political analyst” (and I use the term generously) and failed enough at that to be reprimanded by his own news network during last year’s election campaign?
by northernsails on Mar 28, 2009 11:19 PM CDT up reply actions
last week's Real Time with Bill Mahr had a take off on this whiole thing
with a product that combined the ShamWow with the Snuggie. The fake infomercial ends with the lazy guy peeing on himself while watching TV. Seemed about right for a merger of these two products.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
You can here Ron in the background... but his language isn't blue
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
er... hear
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
watch now R Johnson has a broken wrist
hello Taguchi
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
this is scary yikes
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
Oh no... I do hope Reed's OK
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
he is up at 1B but looks like a big welt on his lower arm
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
the last thing we need is an injured RJ
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
forget the Reed part - the last thing anyone needs is an injured Johnson...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
I was very careful about how I worded that ;-)
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
apparently
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
what's that guy's name? I'm hearing "Spillboard"
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
pronounced SpeeelBorg
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
C'mon Demp!
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
not at all
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
3-1 ... dangit demp
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
If you want more LH bat at 1B would you trade (hypothetical)
Derrick Lee for (contract 09-10: $13M annually
Todd Helton (contract 09-10:$16.6M/year, 11:$19.1M plus club option or buyout $4.6M
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
I think it's just you and me rattling around today, Ivy
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
yes we are....but so what
I am working on my book and just keeping track of the NCAA game but watching Cubs mostly.
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
what's your book about?
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
nope. not worth the added expense and year.
if they do nothing, Cubs are free to get a new 1B in 2011. That means their worst case scenario is two more years of DLee at 1B. Assuming Lou is not a total stubborn mule about batting him third, that’s a pretty good worst case.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Dammit Dome
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
hi there mr. bear!
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
Dome still anemic
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
he moves his head too much
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
interesting observation...
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
I hope he turns it around..
Not sure I expect him too, but it would be nice. “Fukodome is my homie” had such a nice ring to it.
I get bashed.............
but from day one I said Dome’s done and Hoff will be the pleasant surprise of the season……so far I’m on target
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
How are you on target when the season hasn't even started?
That’s really just a rhetorical question.
by Acapulco Taco Pie on Mar 28, 2009 4:11 PM CDT up reply actions
said SO FAR............
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
can't have a "so far" when the season hasn't started.
ST doesn’t really count.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
so why have ST?
That’s rhetorical……EVALUATION of talent
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
MLB Network is firing up the game now on DirecTV (Florida)
"I knew we were in for a long season when we lined up for the national anthem on opening day and one of my players said, 'Every time I hear that song I have a bad game.'" - Jim Leyland
that hour delay business stinks, though
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
incredibly stupid decision.
i guess that penetrating one hour special on the 1995 season was more important than providing a live feed of the Cubs & Rockies. Go figure.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
I would have much preferred being splayed on the couch
rather than sitting in my office.
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
Hoff sure is batting well
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
That's my boy
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
you sound surprised?
he has a sweet swing
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
I'm taking a wait and see on everybody
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
that was a long/loud out. good throw to second.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
ok - all caught up.
definitely got some ADD going here. NCAA on one tv, Sox/Dodgers on other tv and Cubs on the radio. Trying to prep for draft, update a web site, and follow along here on the computer.
Oh, and Hoff can hit a little.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
you lazy bum!
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
OMG Hoff did it again
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
seems like Al will have to say some good things about him again (gritting teeth)
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
We'll see....
I’ll give him credit though, he’s slowly coming around!
"Pounding sand since 1982...."
Gritting teeth is right.
Was happy to say nice things about Hoffpauir’s hitting. Not so happy to see people still think he can play the outfield.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
He can play decent 1b though
Nowhere near DLee caliber, obviously, but he can field that position from what I’ve seen.
by northernsails on Mar 28, 2009 11:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Yes, I will agree to that.
Hoffpauir is a capable defensive 1B. If we needed one, we’d have one.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
trying to come up with something...
ummm…no such thing as ‘enough hitting’?
by northernsails on Mar 28, 2009 11:40 PM CDT up reply actions
Great!
If we could just invent such a thing as “NL Designated Hitter”, we’d have the perfect guy for it!
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
He will play more than you think
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
You're coming around Al
If you had to choose just one characteristic that would get you through life, choose a sense of humor.
If and when he fulfills the PH/part time role well...
… I’ll be happy to say I’m wrong.
"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx
Finally figured out what ESPNHD stands for
Erin Says Pretty Nice Hoff Dinger
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
There are a lot of candidates for the "d" word, doncha think?
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
well, another common term for home run is dong, but you never know when SWL is gonna show up...
…and I didn’t want to risk a situational picture.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
I think the Rockeis fielders are getting antsy from all the walks
they may call a bathroom break this inning is taking so long.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
who cares about the Rockies...
that inning was getting difficult on me too!
We need Dempster to settle down. Not his best day, so far.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
yeah, but better now than in a couple of weeks.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
true.
i remember one spring when Clement was total dog meat, and once he got out of the thin air, he was lights out in April-June. Of course he ran out of gas in the hot weather, if I remember correctly, but the point was his performance in the thin air was not indicative of what he would do once he got to Chicago, etc…
I think Marmol’s slider will work much better once he gets out of the desert. I know he has said he is throwing a lot more fastballs than he would in the regular season due to the thin air in the desert. Many of these guys may not be throwing to their normal pitching pattern in this thin air…especially guys who use breaking balls as their out pitch.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
These guys have NO respect for Soto.
they are treating him like he is Piazza’a son.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
stand up 3-bagger by Demp
bragging rights for months
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
to left/center...that ain't easy!
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
woo hoo Demp! Making up for lousy pitching! You go, man!
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
Miles is having a good weekend
6 hits in two days, just need a 4th infielder like Uribe to sit alongside him and the infield will be ok
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
meh. Either he needs to be good enough that we don't need the likes of Uribe or Aurilla...
…or we shouldn’t have signed him to begin with.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
no we need to have a back up that is versatile so Lou can use Miles
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
the stopper Glendon Rusch is in.
nice to see him back in the game.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
Al just tweeted that Demp will throw the 5th
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
as in purposely give up the lead?
that truly is “inside info”
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
I guess that's better than pleading the 5th
or drinking the 5th…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
after I posted I was waiting for these comments ;-}
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
RJ Da Man!!
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
hmmm need to amend my thoughts on Cub OF arms
we have four cannons in the OF….don’t run on the Cubs
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
cannons
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
thinks she set off cannons?
there she blows! the sailor man in his perch said
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
shark looking good
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
tell you what I think
Samardz makes this bullpen better, I see why Pinella thinks he is the #4-5 in the role with Gaudin as the swing.
So then the question is do they keep the Patton discovery and find returns for Guzman Vizcaino? Maybe tomorrow or Monday we find out. Bako-Vizcaino package anyone?
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
Problem is, if you keep Shark with the big league club, you've boxed yourself in if you don't deal Guzman/Vizcaino
Sure most teams could use a reliever, but Guzman is out of options, and Vizcaino has a high price tag – limiting Cubs’ leverage.
Start Shark in Iowa, keep Patton, and ride Guzman Vizcaino until you are able to swing a deal for them. A good deal. Then you bring Shark up.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
that i understand
I think one can be dealt this week, fear Vizcaino is a lot of weight
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
Shark's definitely throwing well enough to make club, but he has options
and it could serve Cubs better if he starts season at Iowa.
tell you what – it’d be a damn good feeling knowing you’ve got an arm like Shark at AAA ready to come up and either start or relieve.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
Question did Fukudome hit any ball out of the infield today?
I am wondering?
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
No sign of hope yet for Dome... sigh
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
he just needs a little home-cooking and some lovin'...
Japanese model Yuri Ebihara holds a shrimp burger called (what else?) the Ebi Filet-O. This $2.40 sandwich has turned into a smash hit for McDonald’s Japan in Nippon.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
I wish they had those here
Much as I hate MacDonalds that would actually entice me in
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
you scamp
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
hmm... placement and inference in that photo is a bit, might I say, obvious?
keep ’em coming!
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
hey, I just post them - I don't interpret them... ;-)
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
there is hope but the problem is production
that is the bottom line in competitive sports
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
as for which catcher is traded...
why do we think Hendry trades the one Lou wants the LEAST? the one with more value as trade bait may be the one who goes. Unless the marginal value of either is significant, the decision is likely to be made based on who can produce the better trade (which will be a fact in Hendry’s hand). Which can produce better for the 2009 season as a back up catcher and pinch-hitter is still to play-out.
the FACT to determine who stays is trade value, it seems to me. the guy with the lower trade value stays. If the trade value is marginally different, then Lou’s preference (as to who he wants as the back up) will come into play.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
no that is not what you do
you keep what is best and find what others are willing to deal value to you. The thing is Bako could go FA and a team that wants him might not get the chance, that is the risk in the open market.
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
Gotta paraphrase my good friend Alan Iverson again...
“We’re talkin’ ’bout a backup catcher!”
I can’t envision a team out there holding their breath in fear of losing out on the likes of Bako (or Hill) for a back up catcher slot. The # of ABs and/or innings played isn’t significant enough for a team to get all strategic here…
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
that's why you are not a GM.
what if your guy who is having the best ST (let’s just assume Koyie Hill) can be part of a trade that helps to fill another important hole on this team. You don’t do that and just suck it up and keep Bako? Maybe another team really needs a back up catcher and they like that he is a switch hitter so he may have better trade value with the right team.
I am just saying the final decision on catcher is more dynamic. it is not linear.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
so then tell me what you want in return?
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
and by the way
stop the damn personal insults….
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
and finally I think the deal is all but done
SF telegraphed it yesterday with their turnaround of Paulino. I think the last scouting was done and tomorrow or Monday a deal will be done.
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
if a deal is all but done, then why bother picking up Paulino to begin with?
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
not sure and why I wondered but possibly
they were going to unload the lefty anyway and picked up Paulino where then they really wanted Bako or Hill, eye of the beholder stuff and Hendry said hey I am willing to deal so they then traded Paulino to someone who wanted him anyway.
Maybe Philly didn’t want the prospect and wanted someone now, who knows….
but they telegraphed that Holm is not the man.
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
well, more power to Hendry if he can take advantage of other GMs
but I gotta believe most baseball people would rather have Paulino than Bako or Hill.
The only scenario I can come up with is Philly didn’t want to trade within their division, so Florida did an end-around. Regardless, I don’t think this impacts any deal with Cubs. I don’t know much about Holm, but if Bako or Hill is appreciably better than him, sounds like he shouldn’t have been in camp to begin with.
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
I am not insulting you (and don't mean to).
I am not a GM either.
I won’t suppose what holes or trades will be made. I think there have been plenty of posts on BCB about the holes that can be filled. I felt my only contribution was to say that the GM will make a final decision on catcher beyond the value to the Cubs as a player.
this aspect of the decision didn’t seem to come up much. I promise you I am NO GM.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
fine....I never wanted to be a GM anyway
not until I was 40 years old but then seems that has more job security than anything else in today job market.
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
just head straight to the Commissioners Office!!!
at least I am sure you would have started this game on time on MLBTV, right?
let’s all hug now…
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
you know I have met this commissioner
talk about a gifted life…..part of Milwaukee’s Big Three…Herb Kohl, Mitch Fromstein and Bud Selig, high school buddies and college roommates…
Herb goes retail, Mitch goes temp and Bud goes car sales and then Herb buys the Bucks (backed by Mitch), Bud buys the Brewers (backed by Mitch) and now Bud runs MLB.
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
crud. Rockies lead.
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
seems like we went to the Wells once to often :-(
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
crapola. crappy crap crap
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
the bus to Iowa is warming up
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
this is quickly turning into a football score.
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
vroom vroom vrooom
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
better one
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
on the bus
Wells, Blanco II, Samardz, Taguchi, German, Snyder, Fuld, Hart, Fox, Scales,
Piniella: "This is a tougher job than I thought it would be, I'm going to be honest with you."
Lets go Taguchi
So Taguchi will make the Cubs,.
http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/3/5/852764/So20Taguchi20Pic/letsgosost.wmv
All our base need to be clogged
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
dang it's the 9th oh well
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
you can soon "splay" on the couch and watch the hoops
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
not a hoops kinda gal
have a Charlie and the Chocolate Factory netflix disc to while away the splay
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
the original is better
Gene Wilder puts Johnny Depp to shame
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
that's the one I've got :-)
Steal a little and they throw you in jail, Steal a lot and they make you king -- Bob Dylan
I'm off to the gym.
I wish you all a good night!
"If it's obvious, it's obviously wrong." - a well known stock market guru
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