Last Out to First Pitch – The 2011-12 Offseason IT'S HAPPENING!!!??? Contest

by ballhawk on Oct 22, 2011 10:06 PM CDT

What a sports night, eh? Looks to be another exciting World Series game, the Blackhawks are on WGN, Ohio State did not lose today, I'm getting a good look at next year’s #1 NFL pick on ABC, and Notre Dame is losing to USC on NBC. And if that wasn’t enough, I’m dining on some deep dish pepperoni and sausage pizza from Art of Pizza. Almost makes up for having to listen to all that Buck McCarver blither and babble...

Listed at the bottom of this fanpost are 15 events that may (or may not) occur this offseason. Your challenge is to arrange them in order of likelihood of happening, most to least. Similar to previous years' contests, your ranking will be weighted. In other words, your top choice (the one you think is most likely to happen) will be worth 15 points – your bottom choice (the one you think is least likely to happen) will be worth 1 point.

Given the impending arrival of the Dynamic Duo (BatStein and the Jed Wonder) and them having what I would imagine to be pretty much carte blanche (at least for the first year), I’ve tried to come up with a good mix of events – some focused on quick fix reload approach, and others focused on clean house rebuild approach. Place your bets accordingly.

Some Ground Rules:

The contest begins after the last out of the 2011 World Series and ends with the first pitch of the 2012 major league regular season.
Points are accumulated only if the event happens.
If an event occurs before the last out, then said event will be removed from the contest and no points awarded for that event.
If there is some dispute as to whether or not an event "happened" or the definition of said event, I will certainly consider any and all viewpoints, but in the end – my contest, my call.

Please submit your entry by posting a comment below. Easiest way would be to copy and paste the event list in your comment and add your numerical rankings. But if you'd rather sort them first (or just use the letters A-O) that's fine too - I'm sure I can figure it out. Just remember - highest (15) means the event you think is most likely to happen, lowest (1), least likely.

I will track all entries and provide occasional updates throughout the off-season, as well as announce the final results shortly after Opening Day 2012. And if you believe that, you must be new around here.

Man, is that Don Denkinger at 1B tonight? Napoli clearly tagged Holliday before he hit the base. Sheesh....

Sorry, where was I? Oh yeah... updates. I’ll try to post an update or two throughout the offseason, but make no promises. As far as prizes go, as in previous years, the person with the highest point total will receive an official MLB baseball hit out of Wrigley Field from my collection. And just to keep things interesting, the person with the lowest point total will receive an official minor league baseball from my collection – sufficiently grass-stained and scuffed-up to appropriately reflect said achievement (or lack thereof).

Please post any questions in the comments and I'll be happy to respond.

Let the contest begin!

May Crane Kenney negotiate your next raise...

THE FIFTEEN BIGGEST EVENTS THAT MAY (or may not) HAPPEN THIS OFF-SEASON:

A ..... Cubs hire Ryne Sandberg as manager.
B ..... Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder both stay in the NL Central for next year.
C ..... Aramis Ramirez is the starting third baseman for Cubs on Opening Day
D ..... MLB makes official announcement that there will be a DH in the NL
E ..... Cubs eat more than $15M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
F ..... Rudy Jaramillo is the Cubs hitting coach on Opening Day.
G ..... Carlos Zambrano is on the Miami Marlins Opening Day roster..
H ..... MLB makes official announcement there will be 15 teams in each league
I ..... Cubs eat more than $20M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
J ..... Len & Bob, Pat & Keith all return in their roles as broadcasters for Cubs
K ......Brett Jackson is on the Cubs Opening Day roster.
L ..... MLB further expands instant replay capabilities
M ..... Cubs eat more than $25M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
N ......Koyie Hill is on Cubs Opening Day roster.
O ..... No 2011 Cub gets a vote in the MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year or Manager of the Year contests.

Tony Campana

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And before you ask...

The DH and 15 team in each league events…. I’m referring to the announcement only – they don’t actually have to be in place for the 2012 season.

As for the Cubs eating money… bear in mind both Soriano and Z have $18M salaries for 2012, and Byrd checks in at $6.5M.

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by ballhawk on Oct 22, 2011 10:12 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs

Does Quade's and Jaramillo's salary count?

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by Easy Ed on Oct 23, 2011 9:10 AM CDT up reply actions

Nope - only players.

Easier to keep track of if it’s only players (using Cot’s as a reference). If we went manager/coaches, have to include Lester Strode too. Yes, our bullpen coach as a contract for next year – at least according to espnradio…

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by ballhawk on Oct 23, 2011 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions

Why is Tony Campana's name at the bottom of the post?

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by Al Yellon on Oct 23, 2011 9:24 AM CDT up reply actions

I was wondering that too

along with why is Greg Maddux’s on his other post and Sam Fuld’s in the Dugout post.

Dear Great Pumpkin, I am looking forward to your arrival on Halloween Night. I hope you will bring me lots of presents.

by katie casey on Oct 23, 2011 9:27 AM CDT up reply actions

I'm shamelessly clinging to the creative coattails of Dan & SWL

They can correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe they included Sam Fuld in their post as sort of a tribute to Doggie Stalker so as to trigger all her internet search alarms for all things Fuld. They’re just trying to help make sure she stays on top of all the latest and greatest news.

I thought I would continue with the good intentions and added Greg Maddux to the mix in my last post. This time though, I was a bit concerned though that with Fuld in Tampa and Maddux possibly parting ways with the Cubs, Doggie might be losing her connection with the Cubs. So I thought a little Tony Campana might lift her spirits. ;-)

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by ballhawk on Oct 23, 2011 12:03 PM CDT up reply actions

Well it caught my eye as well. :)

Seems we share the same taste in players.

Dear Great Pumpkin, I am looking forward to your arrival on Halloween Night. I hope you will bring me lots of presents.

by katie casey on Oct 23, 2011 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions

um didn't work as I have no idea what you are referring to.

"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either

by Doggie Stalker on Oct 23, 2011 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions

Hey, first!

This may not make for easy discussion, I’ll change the format if you’d like.

From 15 down to 1; J G A O H B K E I M L D F C N

Why is there always a player link at the bottom of your posts? Just wondering.

by Tat14 on Oct 23, 2011 12:14 AM CDT reply actions

Here goes nothing... Shooting for second place this time... ;-)

most likely

J ….. Len & Bob, Pat & Keith all return in their roles as broadcasters for Cubs
E ….. Cubs eat more than $15M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
I ….. Cubs eat more than $20M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
M ….. Cubs eat more than $25M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
G ….. Carlos Zambrano is on the Miami Marlins Opening Day roster..
A ….. Cubs hire Ryne Sandberg as manager.
H ….. MLB makes official announcement there will be 15 teams in each league
F ….. Rudy Jaramillo is the Cubs hitting coach on Opening Day.
L ….. MLB further expands instant replay capabilities
K ……Brett Jackson is on the Cubs Opening Day roster.
N ……Koyie Hill is on Cubs Opening Day roster.
C ….. Aramis Ramirez is the starting third baseman for Cubs on Opening Day
O ….. No 2011 Cub gets a vote in the MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year or Manager of the Year contests.
D ….. MLB makes official announcement that there will be a DH in the NL
B ….. Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder both stay in the NL Central for next year.

least likely

If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.

by eths on Oct 23, 2011 4:14 AM CDT reply actions

starting with most likely

J , O , F , G , E , I , A , M , H , C , B , K , N , L , D

by walterj on Oct 23, 2011 7:26 AM CDT reply actions

OK, I'll play.

J ….. Len & Bob, Pat & Keith all return in their roles as broadcasters for Cubs
A ….. Cubs hire Ryne Sandberg as manager.
G ….. Carlos Zambrano is on the Miami Marlins Opening Day roster..
L ….. MLB further expands instant replay capabilities
F ….. Rudy Jaramillo is the Cubs hitting coach on Opening Day.
K ……Brett Jackson is on the Cubs Opening Day roster.
C ….. Aramis Ramirez is the starting third baseman for Cubs on Opening Day
H ….. MLB makes official announcement there will be 15 teams in each league
D ….. MLB makes official announcement that there will be a DH in the NL
E ….. Cubs eat more than $15M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
I ….. Cubs eat more than $20M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
M ….. Cubs eat more than $25M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
N ……Koyie Hill is on Cubs Opening Day roster.
O ….. No 2011 Cub gets a vote in the MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year or Manager of the Year contests.
B ….. Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder both stay in the NL Central for next year.

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by Al Yellon on Oct 23, 2011 9:24 AM CDT reply actions

Question

The Cubs were rumored to be negotiating with Z’s agent to buy him out with deferred money. For example, he may receive no money from the Cubs in 2012 but would collect over several years when his career ends. Would his 2012 salary count as the team eating it?

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by cubzfan on Oct 23, 2011 9:45 AM CDT reply actions

Hmmm....

I went with 2012 only because in Soriano’s case, his contract extends beyond 2012 where as Z and Byrd do not. Rather than try to deal with numbers over several years, I figured it’d be easier to limit it to only 2012 – keeps everyone at the same level.

At this point, I would say that deferred money counts. I’m not even going to get into the whole “net present value” argument, so if Z is bought out and details are documented somewhere, i.e. Cot’s contract site, I would count deferred money as part of 2012 salary, dollar for dollar.

Hypothetical example:
Z is due $18M in 2012. Let’s say buyout is $15M, but deferred at $5M a year for three years starting in 2015. I’m still going to count it as Cubs eating $15M in 2012 salary.

Does that help?

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by ballhawk on Oct 23, 2011 12:16 PM CDT up reply actions

Yes, TY

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by cubzfan on Oct 23, 2011 8:02 PM CDT up reply actions

Starting with most likely

Len & Bob, Pat & Keith all return in their roles as broadcasters for Cubs

Cubs hire Ryne Sandberg as manager.

Brett Jackson is on the Cubs Opening Day roster.

MLB further expands instant replay capabilities

Carlos Zambrano is on the Miami Marlins Opening Day roster..

Rudy Jaramillo is the Cubs hitting coach on Opening Day.

Aramis Ramirez is the starting third baseman for Cubs on Opening Day

Cubs eat more than $15M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.

MLB makes official announcement there will be 15 teams in each league

Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder both stay in the NL Central for next year.

MLB makes official announcement that there will be a DH in the NL

Cubs eat more than $20M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.

Cubs eat more than $25M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.

No 2011 Cub gets a vote in the MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year or Manager of the Year contests.

Koyie Hill is on Cubs Opening Day roster.

by srwilly on Oct 23, 2011 10:05 AM CDT reply actions

J ….. Len & Bob, Pat & Keith all return in their roles as broadcasters for Cubs
H ….. MLB makes official announcement there will be 15 teams in each league
A ….. Cubs hire Ryne Sandberg as manager.
K ……Brett Jackson is on the Cubs Opening Day roster.
C ….. Aramis Ramirez is the starting third baseman for Cubs on Opening Day
E ….. Cubs eat more than $15M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
G ….. Carlos Zambrano is on the Miami Marlins Opening Day roster..
I ….. Cubs eat more than $20M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
L ….. MLB further expands instant replay capabilities
M ….. Cubs eat more than $25M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
O ….. No 2011 Cub gets a vote in the MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year or Manager of the Year contests.
F ….. Rudy Jaramillo is the Cubs hitting coach on Opening Day.
B ….. Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder both stay in the NL Central for next year.
N ……Koyie Hill is on Cubs Opening Day roster.
D ….. MLB makes official announcement that there will be a DH in the NL

by subtle on Oct 23, 2011 10:22 AM CDT reply actions

^^from most to least likely

by subtle on Oct 23, 2011 10:22 AM CDT up reply actions

I'm in..........

Most likely:
15 – J….. Len & Bob, Pat & Keith all return in their roles as broadcasters for Cubs
14 – E….. Cubs eat more than $15M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
13 – I….. Cubs eat more than $20M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
12 – K……Brett Jackson is on the Cubs Opening Day roster.
11 – G….. Carlos Zambrano is on the Miami Marlins Opening Day roster..
10 – B….. Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder both stay in the NL Central for next year.
9 – F ….. Rudy Jaramillo is the Cubs hitting coach on Opening Day.
8 – H….. MLB makes official announcement there will be 15 teams in each league
7 – L….. MLB further expands instant replay capabilities
6 – C….. Aramis Ramirez is the starting third baseman for Cubs on Opening Day
5 – M….. Cubs eat more than $25M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
4 – D….. MLB makes official announcement that there will be a DH in the NL
3 – O….. No 2011 Cub gets a vote in the MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year or Manager of the Year contests.
2 – N……Koyie Hill is on Cubs Opening Day roster.
1 – A….. Cubs hire Ryne Sandberg as manager.
: Least likely

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by Easy Ed on Oct 23, 2011 10:57 AM CDT reply actions

I figured you'd put "A" last.

That just means you’re less likely to win.

:-)

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by Al Yellon on Oct 23, 2011 11:18 AM CDT up reply actions

I have faith in the new GM

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by Easy Ed on Oct 23, 2011 12:00 PM CDT up reply actions

most to least

J ….. Len & Bob, Pat & Keith all return in their roles as broadcasters for Cubs
G ….. Carlos Zambrano is on the Miami Marlins Opening Day roster..
A ….. Cubs hire Ryne Sandberg as manager.
B ….. Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder both stay in the NL Central for next year.
C ….. Aramis Ramirez is the starting third baseman for Cubs on Opening Day
H ….. MLB makes official announcement there will be 15 teams in each league
F ….. Rudy Jaramillo is the Cubs hitting coach on Opening Day.
L ….. MLB further expands instant replay capabilities
E ….. Cubs eat more than $15M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
K ……Brett Jackson is on the Cubs Opening Day roster.
N ……Koyie Hill is on Cubs Opening Day roster.
O ….. No 2011 Cub gets a vote in the MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year or Manager of the Year contests.
D ….. MLB makes official announcement that there will be a DH in the NL
I ….. Cubs eat more than $20M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
M ….. Cubs eat more than $25M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.

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by Cubbie-Tim on Oct 23, 2011 11:07 AM CDT reply actions

Most likely up top.

15. Cubs hire Ryne Sandberg as manager.
14. Len & Bob, Pat & Keith all return in their roles as broadcasters for Cubs
13. Carlos Zambrano is on the Miami Marlins Opening Day roster..
12. Brett Jackson is on the Cubs Opening Day roster.
11. Rudy Jaramillo is the Cubs hitting coach on Opening Day.
10. Cubs eat more than $15M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
9. Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder both stay in the NL Central for next year.
8. MLB further expands instant replay capabilities
7. MLB makes official announcement there will be 15 teams in each league
6. Cubs eat more than $20M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
5. No 2011 Cub gets a vote in the MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year or Manager of the Year contests.
4. Aramis Ramirez is the starting third baseman for Cubs on Opening Day
3. Cubs eat more than $25M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
2. Koyie Hill is on Cubs Opening Day roster.
1. MLB makes official announcement that there will be a DH in the NL

by Dcr18 on Oct 23, 2011 11:18 AM CDT reply actions

Thanks for doing this. Here's my winning answers (most to least).

15. J ….. Len & Bob, Pat & Keith all return in their roles as broadcasters for Cubs
14. H ….. MLB makes official announcement there will be 15 teams in each league
13. E ….. Cubs eat more than $15M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
12. G ….. Carlos Zambrano is on the Miami Marlins Opening Day roster..
11. N ……Koyie Hill is on Cubs Opening Day roster.
10. K ……Brett Jackson is on the Cubs Opening Day roster.
9. C ….. Aramis Ramirez is the starting third baseman for Cubs on Opening Day
8. I ….. Cubs eat more than $20M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
7. A ….. Cubs hire Ryne Sandberg as manager.
6. B ….. Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder both stay in the NL Central for next year.
5. M ….. Cubs eat more than $25M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
4. F ….. Rudy Jaramillo is the Cubs hitting coach on Opening Day.
3. O ….. No 2011 Cub gets a vote in the MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year or Manager of the Year contests.
2. L ….. MLB further expands instant replay capabilities
1. D ….. MLB makes official announcement that there will be a DH in the NL

Dear Great Pumpkin, I am looking forward to your arrival on Halloween Night. I hope you will bring me lots of presents.

by katie casey on Oct 23, 2011 11:59 AM CDT reply actions

I'll play: Most to least:

J ….. Len & Bob, Pat & Keith all return in their roles as broadcasters for Cubs
E ….. Cubs eat more than $15M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
A ….. Cubs hire Ryne Sandberg as manager
G ….. Carlos Zambrano is on the Miami Marlins Opening Day roster.
B ….. Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder both stay in the NL Central for next year.
I ….. Cubs eat more than $20M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
L…… MLB further expands instant replay capabilities
C ….. Aramis Ramirez is the starting third baseman for Cubs on Opening Day
F ….. Rudy Jaramillo is the Cubs hitting coach on Opening Day.
N ……Koyie Hill is on Cubs Opening Day roster.
K ……Brett Jackson is on the Cubs Opening Day roster.
M ….. Cubs eat more than $25M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
O ….. No 2011 Cub gets a vote in the MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year or Manager of the Year contests.
D ….. MLB makes official announcement that there will be a DH in the NL
H ….. MLB makes official announcement there will be 15 teams in each league

BEAR DOWN!

by mikegncb34 on Oct 23, 2011 12:35 PM CDT reply actions

I can't get past Len & Bob....anyone up for a game of dugout tic-tac-toe with me instead---more my speed.

sorry ballhawk, not up to the task this time….I know you put a lot of work/time into these.

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by cooliogirl47 on Oct 23, 2011 12:51 PM CDT reply actions

X

(toss over…)

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by ballhawk on Oct 23, 2011 1:54 PM CDT up reply actions

OOO

I win

by hansman1982 on Oct 24, 2011 8:58 PM CDT up reply actions

here I fixed that for you :)

~~OOO~~

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by cooliogirl47 on Oct 25, 2011 12:42 PM CDT up reply actions

So did I...

If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.

by eths on Oct 25, 2011 2:21 PM CDT up reply actions

Most to least

J ….. Len & Bob, Pat & Keith all return in their roles as broadcasters for Cubs
A ….. Cubs hire Ryne Sandberg as manager.
H ….. MLB makes official announcement there will be 15 teams in each league
L….. MLB further expands instant replay capabilities
E ….. Cubs eat more than $15M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
G ….. Carlos Zambrano is on the Miami Marlins Opening Day roster.
I ….. Cubs eat more than $20M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release
of players.
B ….. Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder both stay in the NL Central for next year.
C ….. Aramis Ramirez is the starting third baseman for Cubs on Opening Day
K ……Brett Jackson is on the Cubs Opening Day roster.
M ….. Cubs eat more than $25M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players..
O ….. No 2011 Cub gets a vote in the MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year or Manager of the Year contests.
F ….. Rudy Jaramillo is the Cubs hitting coach on Opening Day.
D ….. MLB makes official announcement that there will be a DH in the NL
N ……Koyie Hill is on Cubs Opening Day roster

by jpeters407 on Oct 23, 2011 2:24 PM CDT reply actions

15 ….. Len & Bob, Pat & Keith all return in their roles as broadcasters for Cubs
14 ….. Cubs hire Ryne Sandberg as manager.
13 ….. Rudy Jaramillo is the Cubs hitting coach on Opening Day.
12 ….. Cubs eat more than $15M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
11 ….. MLB makes official announcement there will be 15 teams in each league
10……Brett Jackson is on the Cubs Opening Day roster.
9 ….. Aramis Ramirez is the starting third baseman for Cubs on Opening Day
8 ….. Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder both stay in the NL Central for next year.
7 ….. Carlos Zambrano is on the Miami Marlins Opening Day roster.
6 ….. No 2011 Cub gets a vote in the MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year or Manager of the Year contests.
5 ….. MLB further expands instant replay capabilities
4 ….. MLB makes official announcement that there will be a DH in the NL
3 ….. Cubs eat more than $20M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
2 ….. Cubs eat more than $25M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
1 ……Koyie Hill is on Cubs Opening Day roster.

by Nooblet on Oct 23, 2011 3:22 PM CDT reply actions

IMO, we should REC this fanpost so it doesn't disappear too quickly...

If the Cubs still have a chance, no matter how small, it’s still Go Cubs, damn the math and pass the KoolAid.

by eths on Oct 23, 2011 3:52 PM CDT reply actions

One more to get this in the rec list (as of 4:30 pm Sunday)

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by Al Yellon on Oct 23, 2011 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions

recd

my list in the morning

by zach katz on Oct 24, 2011 1:29 AM CDT up reply actions

15- J ….. Len & Bob, Pat & Keith all return in their roles as broadcasters for Cubs
14- A ….. Cubs hire Ryne Sandberg as manager.
13- E ….. Cubs eat more than $15M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
12- B ….. Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder both stay in the NL Central for next year.
11- L ….. MLB further expands instant replay capabilities
10- K ……Brett Jackson is on the Cubs Opening Day roster.
9- C ….. Aramis Ramirez is the starting third baseman for Cubs on Opening Day
8- I ….. Cubs eat more than $20M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
7- G ….. Carlos Zambrano is on the Miami Marlins Opening Day roster..
6- F ….. Rudy Jaramillo is the Cubs hitting coach on Opening Day.
5- M ….. Cubs eat more than $25M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
4- H ….. MLB makes official announcement there will be 15 teams in each league
3- O ….. No 2011 Cub gets a vote in the MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year or Manager of the Year contests.
2- N ……Koyie Hill is on Cubs Opening Day roster.
1- D ….. MLB makes official announcement that there will be a DH in the NL

by Nick Baird on Oct 23, 2011 3:58 PM CDT reply actions

15 J ….. Len & Bob, Pat & Keith all return in their roles as broadcasters for Cubs
14 A ….. Cubs hire Ryne Sandberg as manager.
13 D ….. MLB makes official announcement that there will be a DH in the NL
12 H ….. MLB makes official announcement there will be 15 teams in each league
11 L ….. MLB further expands instant replay capabilities
10 E ….. Cubs eat more than $15M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
9 G ….. Carlos Zambrano is on the Miami Marlins Opening Day roster..
8 I ….. Cubs eat more than $20M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
7 M ….. Cubs eat more than $25M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
6 C ….. Aramis Ramirez is the starting third baseman for Cubs on Opening Day
5 B ….. Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder both stay in the NL Central for next year.
4 F ….. Rudy Jaramillo is the Cubs hitting coach on Opening Day.
3 K ……Brett Jackson is on the Cubs Opening Day roster.
2 O ….. No 2011 Cub gets a vote in the MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year or Manager of the Year contests.
1 N ……Koyie Hill is on Cubs Opening Day roster.

by LT on Oct 23, 2011 4:27 PM CDT reply actions

Cubzfan's picks

15 J
14 O
13 H
12 A
11 E
10 I
9 K
8 L
7 M
6 B
5 G
4 F
3 N
2 C
1 D

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by cubzfan on Oct 23, 2011 8:10 PM CDT reply actions

15- J ….. Len & Bob, Pat & Keith all return in their roles as broadcasters for Cubs
14- L ….. MLB further expands instant replay capabilities
13- E ….. Cubs eat more than $15M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
12- A ….. Cubs hire Ryne Sandberg as manager.
11- K ……Brett Jackson is on the Cubs Opening Day roster.
10- B ….. Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder both stay in the NL Central for next year.
9- C ….. Aramis Ramirez is the starting third baseman for Cubs on Opening Day
8- H ….. MLB makes official announcement there will be 15 teams in each league
7- F ….. Rudy Jaramillo is the Cubs hitting coach on Opening Day.
6- G ….. Carlos Zambrano is on the Miami Marlins Opening Day roster..
5- I ….. Cubs eat more than $20M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
4- O ….. No 2011 Cub gets a vote in the MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year or Manager of the Year contests.
3- M ….. Cubs eat more than $25M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
2- N ……Koyie Hill is on Cubs Opening Day roster.
1- D ….. MLB makes official announcement that there will be a DH in the NL

by WiscCubsFan on Oct 23, 2011 8:11 PM CDT reply actions

most to least

J ….. Len & Bob, Pat & Keith all return in their roles as broadcasters for Cubs
A ….. Cubs hire Ryne Sandberg as manager.
F ….. Rudy Jaramillo is the Cubs hitting coach on Opening Day.
G ….. Carlos Zambrano is on the Miami Marlins Opening Day roster..
I ….. Cubs eat more than $20M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
E ….. Cubs eat more than $15M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
H ….. MLB makes official announcement there will be 15 teams in each league
M ….. Cubs eat more than $25M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
C ….. Aramis Ramirez is the starting third baseman for Cubs on Opening Day
K ……Brett Jackson is on the Cubs Opening Day roster.
N ……Koyie Hill is on Cubs Opening Day roster.
O ….. No 2011 Cub gets a vote in the MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year or Manager of the Year contests.
L ….. MLB further expands instant replay capabilities
D ….. MLB makes official announcement that there will be a DH in the NL
B ….. Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder both stay in the NL Central for next year.

I think I speak for everyone here when I say, "Wait, what the hell are you talking about?"

by Ross on Oct 23, 2011 11:17 PM CDT reply actions

I'm in...

J…..Len & Bob, Pat & Keith all return in their roles as broadcasters for Cubs
A…..Cubs hire Ryne Sandberg as manager. 
E…..Cubs eat more than $15M in 2012 player salary through trades or release of players.
L…..MLB further expands instant replay capabilities
K……Brett Jackson is on the Cubs Opening Day roster.
F…..Rudy Jaramillo is the Cubs hitting coach on Opening Day.
H…..MLB makes official announcement there will be 15 teams in each league
C…..Aramis Ramirez is the starting third baseman for Cubs on Opening Day
I…..Cubs eat more than $20M in 2012 player salary through trades or release of players.
G…..Carlos Zambrano is on the Miami Marlins Opening Day roster.
B…..Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder both stay in the NL Central for next year.
M…..Cubs eat more than $25M in 2012 player salary through trades or release of players. 
O…..No 2011 Cub gets a vote in the MVP, Cy Young, ROY, or Manager of the Year
N……Koyie Hill is on Cubs Opening Day roster. 
D…..MLB makes official announcement that there will be a DH in the NL

One Day!

by CubFanInChina on Oct 24, 2011 12:38 AM CDT reply actions

here we go...most likely on top

J ….. Len & Bob, Pat & Keith all return in their roles as broadcasters for Cubs
L ….. MLB further expands instant replay capabilities
A ….. Cubs hire Ryne Sandberg as manager.
B ….. Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder both stay in the NL Central for next year.
O ….. No 2011 Cub gets a vote in the MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year or Manager of the Year contests.
H ….. MLB makes official announcement there will be 15 teams in each league
K ……Brett Jackson is on the Cubs Opening Day roster.
F ….. Rudy Jaramillo is the Cubs hitting coach on Opening Day.
E ….. Cubs eat more than $15M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
C ….. Aramis Ramirez is the starting third baseman for Cubs on Opening Day
G ….. Carlos Zambrano is on the Miami Marlins Opening Day roster..
I ….. Cubs eat more than $20M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
M ….. Cubs eat more than $25M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
N ……Koyie Hill is on Cubs Opening Day roster.
D ….. MLB makes official announcement that there will be a DH in the NL

So i you can give you can take it.

by epsilon on Oct 24, 2011 8:01 AM CDT reply actions

15 - JFHNCKLGDBEAIMO - 1

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Oct 24, 2011 9:13 AM CDT reply actions

Here you go... (most likely to least likely)

15 ….. Cubs eat more than $15M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players. 
14 ….. Cubs eat more than $20M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players. 
13 ….. Len & Bob, Pat & Keith all return in their roles as broadcasters for Cubs 
12 ….. Cubs eat more than $25M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players. 
11 ….. Aramis Ramirez is the starting third baseman for Cubs on Opening Day 
10 ….. Cubs hire Ryne Sandberg as manager. 
9 ….. Carlos Zambrano is on the Miami Marlins Opening Day roster.. 
8 ……Brett Jackson is on the Cubs Opening Day roster. 
7 ….. Rudy Jaramillo is the Cubs hitting coach on Opening Day. 
6 ….. MLB makes official announcement there will be 15 teams in each league  
5 ….. MLB further expands instant replay capabilities  
4 ……Koyie Hill is on Cubs Opening Day roster. 
3 ….. No 2011 Cub gets a vote in the MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year or Manager of the Year contests.
2 ….. Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder both stay in the NL Central for next year. 
1 ….. MLB makes official announcement that there will be a DH in the NL 

There are 108 beads in a Catholic rosary and there are 108 stitches in a baseball. Who says baseball isn't a religion? (Now #8452 in the Cubs Season Ticket Wait List...)

by Zeke on Oct 24, 2011 11:17 AM CDT reply actions

From most likely...

J ….. Len & Bob, Pat & Keith all return in their roles as broadcasters for Cubs
F ….. Rudy Jaramillo is the Cubs hitting coach on Opening Day.
E ….. Cubs eat more than $15M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
A ….. Cubs hire Ryne Sandberg as manager.
L ….. MLB further expands instant replay capabilities
H ….. MLB makes official announcement there will be 15 teams in each league
C ….. Aramis Ramirez is the starting third baseman for Cubs on Opening Day
K ……Brett Jackson is on the Cubs Opening Day roster.
I ….. Cubs eat more than $20M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
G ….. Carlos Zambrano is on the Miami Marlins Opening Day roster..
B ….. Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder both stay in the NL Central for next year.
M ….. Cubs eat more than $25M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
O ….. No 2011 Cub gets a vote in the MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year or Manager of the Year contests.
N ……Koyie Hill is on Cubs Opening Day roster.
D ….. MLB makes official announcement that there will be a DH in the NL

random thoughts aplenty: @crouch17

by AGC on Oct 24, 2011 2:22 PM CDT reply actions

Here's my entry. Most likely on top, least likely on bottom.

A ….. Cubs hire Ryne Sandberg as manager.
M ….. Cubs eat more than $25M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
J ….. Len & Bob, Pat & Keith all return in their roles as broadcasters for Cubs
H ….. MLB makes official announcement there will be 15 teams in each league
E ….. Cubs eat more than $15M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
G ….. Carlos Zambrano is on the Miami Marlins Opening Day roster..
I ….. Cubs eat more than $20M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
F ….. Rudy Jaramillo is the Cubs hitting coach on Opening Day.
B ….. Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder both stay in the NL Central for next year.
K ……Brett Jackson is on the Cubs Opening Day roster.
L ….. MLB further expands instant replay capabilities
N ……Koyie Hill is on Cubs Opening Day roster.
C ….. Aramis Ramirez is the starting third baseman for Cubs on Opening Day
O ….. No 2011 Cub gets a vote in the MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year or Manager of the Year contests.
D ….. MLB makes official announcement that there will be a DH in the NL

"Dad gum right this games gonna be played under protest. . . I guarantee this is gonna be one protest that's upheld." --Hawk Harrelson, 6/24/07

by RynoHoF on Oct 24, 2011 2:32 PM CDT reply actions

My entry (at least I remembered this year)...

THE FIFTEEN BIGGEST EVENTS THAT MAY (or may not) HAPPEN THIS OFF-SEASON:

J ….. Len & Bob, Pat & Keith all return in their roles as broadcasters for Cubs
A ….. Cubs hire Ryne Sandberg as manager.
G ….. Carlos Zambrano is on the Miami Marlins Opening Day roster.
F ….. Rudy Jaramillo is the Cubs hitting coach on Opening Day.
E ….. Cubs eat more than $15M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
O ….. No 2011 Cub gets a vote in the MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year or Manager of the Year contests.
H ….. MLB makes official announcement there will be 15 teams in each league
I ….. Cubs eat more than $20M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
K ……Brett Jackson is .on the Cubs Opening Day roster
M ….. Cubs eat more than $25M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players
L ….. MLB further expands instant replay capabilities
B ….. Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder both stay in the NL Central for next year.
N ……Koyie Hill is on Cubs Opening Day roster.
C ….. Aramis Ramirez is the starting third baseman for Cubs on Opening Day
D ….. MLB makes official announcement that there will be a DH in the NL

"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain

by brook on Oct 24, 2011 5:41 PM CDT reply actions

Doh..I forget...

ranked as top most likely to happen to bottom as least likely to happen.

"Pinky, are you pondering what I'm pondering?"--The Brain

by brook on Oct 24, 2011 5:45 PM CDT up reply actions

Picks

J = 15
F = 14
C = 13
N = 12
E = 11
B = 10
L = 9
H = 8
O = 7
G = 6
I = 5
K = 4
A = 3
M = 2
D = 1

by AboutTheCubs on Oct 24, 2011 8:47 PM CDT reply actions

I'll throw my hat in this year...

15 – J ….. Len & Bob, Pat & Keith all return in their roles as broadcasters for Cubs
14- E ….. Cubs eat more than $15M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
13- O ….. No 2011 Cub gets a vote in the MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year or Manager of the Year contests.
12- B ….. Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder both stay in the NL Central for next year.
11- A ….. Cubs hire Ryne Sandberg as manager.
10- C ….. Aramis Ramirez is the starting third baseman for Cubs on Opening Day
9- F ….. Rudy Jaramillo is the Cubs hitting coach on Opening Day.
8- K ……Brett Jackson is on the Cubs Opening Day roster.
7- I ….. Cubs eat more than $20M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
6- G ….. Carlos Zambrano is on the Miami Marlins Opening Day roster..
5- H ….. MLB makes official announcement there will be 15 teams in each league
4- M ….. Cubs eat more than $25M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
3- D ….. MLB makes official announcement that there will be a DH in the NL
2- L ….. MLB further expands instant replay capabilities
1- N ……Koyie Hill is on Cubs Opening Day roster.

My dog's name is Wrigley... What else can I say?

by TrueBlueM on Oct 24, 2011 9:42 PM CDT reply actions

Most Likely to Least Likely

J ….. Len & Bob, Pat & Keith all return in their roles as broadcasters for Cubs
K ……Brett Jackson is on the Cubs Opening Day roster.
A ….. Cubs hire Ryne Sandberg as manager.
E ….. Cubs eat more than $15M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
G ….. Carlos Zambrano is on the Miami Marlins Opening Day roster..
L ….. MLB further expands instant replay capabilities
F ….. Rudy Jaramillo is the Cubs hitting coach on Opening Day.
C ….. Aramis Ramirez is the starting third baseman for Cubs on Opening Day
N ……Koyie Hill is on Cubs Opening Day roster.
B ….. Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder both stay in the NL Central for next year.
I ….. Cubs eat more than $20M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
M ….. Cubs eat more than $25M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
H ….. MLB makes official announcement there will be 15 teams in each league
D ….. MLB makes official announcement that there will be a DH in the NL
O ….. No 2011 Cub gets a vote in the MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year or Manager of the Year contests.

by chicagodave on Oct 25, 2011 10:17 AM CDT reply actions

From Most likely (15) to Least Likely (1)

J A E K B C I D M O G F H L N

by sanshokubento on Oct 25, 2011 12:29 PM CDT reply actions

Most to Least Likely

J (15 Points)
L
F
A
C
E
K
B
N
I
M
G
H
O
D (1 Point)

by RyeNo13 on Oct 25, 2011 1:02 PM CDT reply actions

Time to improve my BCB Points standing

15 to 1:

J ….. Len & Bob, Pat & Keith all return in their roles as broadcasters for Cubs
F ….. Rudy Jaramillo is the Cubs hitting coach on Opening Day.
A ….. Cubs hire Ryne Sandberg as manager.
C ….. Aramis Ramirez is the starting third baseman for Cubs on Opening Day
L ….. MLB further expands instant replay capabilities
O ….. No 2011 Cub gets a vote in the MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year or Manager of the Year contests.
B ….. Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder both stay in the NL Central for next year.
E ….. Cubs eat more than $15M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
G ….. Carlos Zambrano is on the Miami Marlins Opening Day roster..
D ….. MLB makes official announcement that there will be a DH in the NL
N ……Koyie Hill is on Cubs Opening Day roster.
K ……Brett Jackson is on the Cubs Opening Day roster.
I ….. Cubs eat more than $20M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
H ….. MLB makes official announcement there will be 15 teams in each league
M ….. Cubs eat more than $25M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.

"We push bunt, we squeeze bunt, we hit and run, we steal home!" - Larry Cox on the 1989 NL East Champion Chicago Cubs

by PacificCub on Oct 25, 2011 6:50 PM CDT reply actions

Here's the Winner

J ….. Len & Bob, Pat & Keith all return in their roles as broadcasters for Cubs
E ….. Cubs eat more than $15M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
A ….. Cubs hire Ryne Sandberg as manager.
F ….. Rudy Jaramillo is the Cubs hitting coach on Opening Day.
L ….. MLB further expands instant replay capabilities
I ….. Cubs eat more than $20M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
B ….. Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder both stay in the NL Central for next year.
M ….. Cubs eat more than $25M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
C ….. Aramis Ramirez is the starting third baseman for Cubs on Opening Day
G ….. Carlos Zambrano is on the Miami Marlins Opening Day roster..
K ……Brett Jackson is on the Cubs Opening Day roster.
O ….. No 2011 Cub gets a vote in the MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year or Manager of the Year contests
N ……Koyie Hill is on Cubs Opening Day roster.
H ….. MLB makes official announcement there will be 15 teams in each league
D ….. MLB makes official announcement that there will be a DH in the NL

by Chodes on Oct 26, 2011 12:53 PM CDT reply actions

Most to Least

J ….. Len & Bob, Pat & Keith all return in their roles as broadcasters for Cubs
A ….. Cubs hire Ryne Sandberg as manager.
F ….. Rudy Jaramillo is the Cubs hitting coach on Opening Day.
G ….. Carlos Zambrano is on the Miami Marlins Opening Day roster..
B ….. Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder both stay in the NL Central for next year.
E ….. Cubs eat more than $15M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
O ….. No 2011 Cub gets a vote in the MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year or Manager of the Year contests.
I ….. Cubs eat more than $20M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
L ….. MLB further expands instant replay capabilities
M ….. Cubs eat more than $25M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
H ….. MLB makes official announcement there will be 15 teams in each league
K ……Brett Jackson is on the Cubs Opening Day roster.
N ……Koyie Hill is on Cubs Opening Day roster.
C ….. Aramis Ramirez is the starting third baseman for Cubs on Opening Day
D ….. MLB makes official announcement that there will be a DH in the NL

by bdlugz on Oct 26, 2011 1:52 PM CDT reply actions

I always seem to miss these contests, so here goes:

K ……Brett Jackson is on the Cubs Opening Day roster.
O ….. No 2011 Cub gets a vote in the MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year or Manager of the Year contests.
J ….. Len & Bob, Pat & Keith all return in their roles as broadcasters for Cubs
F ….. Rudy Jaramillo is the Cubs hitting coach on Opening Day.
A ….. Cubs hire Ryne Sandberg as manager.
L ….. MLB further expands instant replay capabilities
B ….. Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder both stay in the NL Central for next year.
E ….. Cubs eat more than $15M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
G ….. Carlos Zambrano is on the Miami Marlins Opening Day roster.
C ….. Aramis Ramirez is the starting third baseman for Cubs on Opening Day
I ….. Cubs eat more than $20M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
M ….. Cubs eat more than $25M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
N ……Koyie Hill is on Cubs Opening Day roster.
H ….. MLB makes official announcement there will be 15 teams in each league
D ….. MLB makes official announcement that there will be a DH in the NL

Baseball is pitching, offensive production, baserunning and defense.

by daver on Oct 26, 2011 3:46 PM CDT reply actions

Rangers playing long ball in the 7th, time for my picks.

From most likely to least likely:

J…Len and Bob et al
A…Sandberg
B…Pujols & Fielder
E…Cubs eat 15 mil
N…Koyie
C….Ramirez
F….Jaramillo
K…..Jackson
I…..Cubs eat 20 mil
G…..Zambrano
L….Replay
O….No Cub gets a vote
H….15 teams
M….Cubs eat 25 mil
D….DH in NL

"I'd rather hit home runs you don't have to run as hard." -- Dave Kingman

by BucknerKongCardenal on Oct 27, 2011 9:52 PM CDT reply actions

OK

D ….. Cubs hire Ryne Sandberg as manager.
N ….. Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder both stay in the NL Central for next year.
I ….. Aramis Ramirez is the starting third baseman for Cubs on Opening Day
J ….. MLB makes official announcement that there will be a DH in the NL
E ….. Cubs eat more than $15M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
F ….. Rudy Jaramillo is the Cubs hitting coach on Opening Day.
L ….. Carlos Zambrano is on the Miami Marlins Opening Day roster..
H ….. MLB makes official announcement there will be 15 teams in each league
C ….. Cubs eat more than $20M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
A ….. Len & Bob, Pat & Keith all return in their roles as broadcasters for Cubs
B ……Brett Jackson is on the Cubs Opening Day roster.
G ….. MLB further expands instant replay capabilities
K ….. Cubs eat more than $25M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
O ……Koyie Hill is on Cubs Opening Day roster.
M ….. No 2011 Cub gets a vote in the MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year or Manager of the Year contests.

"I am not ashamed to say I love Greg Maddux" - Jim Hendry
Me either

by Doggie Stalker on Oct 27, 2011 11:34 PM CDT reply actions

I had my mouse hovering over the POST button three times now...

Guess I have to wait til tomorrow night to post my faux entry.

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Oct 27, 2011 11:45 PM CDT reply actions

I chose my lineup out of a hat...

(most likely)
H ….. MLB makes official announcement there will be 15 teams in each league
D ….. MLB makes official announcement that there will be a DH in the NL
L ….. MLB further expands instant replay capabilities
A ….. Cubs hire Ryne Sandberg as manager.
M ….. Cubs eat more than $25M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
I ….. Cubs eat more than $20M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
O ….. No 2011 Cub gets a vote in the MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year or Manager of the Year contests.
F ….. Rudy Jaramillo is the Cubs hitting coach on Opening Day.
G ….. Carlos Zambrano is on the Miami Marlins Opening Day roster..
N ……Koyie Hill is on Cubs Opening Day roster.
J ….. Len & Bob, Pat & Keith all return in their roles as broadcasters for Cubs
C ….. Aramis Ramirez is the starting third baseman for Cubs on Opening Day
E ….. Cubs eat more than $15M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
K ……Brett Jackson is on the Cubs Opening Day roster.
B ….. Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder both stay in the NL Central for next year.
(least likely)

I don’t like way the money eating shook out, or the NL DH being that high, but I do think there’s a good chance they’ll hold Brett Jackson at Iowa long enough so he’s not a super-2 for arbitration purposes.

by The Deputy Mayor of Rush Street on Oct 28, 2011 11:46 AM CDT reply actions

Well. After being 1 point higher than last last year, i'm hoping to do better.

A ….. Cubs hire Ryne Sandberg as manager. (9)
B ….. Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder both stay in the NL Central for next year. (7)
C ….. Aramis Ramirez is the starting third baseman for Cubs on Opening Day (15)
D ….. MLB makes official announcement that there will be a DH in the NL (1)
E ….. Cubs eat more than $15M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players. (5)
F ….. Rudy Jaramillo is the Cubs hitting coach on Opening Day. (14)
G ….. Carlos Zambrano is on the Miami Marlins Opening Day roster.. (6)
H ….. MLB makes official announcement there will be 15 teams in each league (11)
I ….. Cubs eat more than $20M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.(4)
J ….. Len & Bob, Pat & Keith all return in their roles as broadcasters for Cubs (13)
K ……Brett Jackson is on the Cubs Opening Day roster. (8)
L ….. MLB further expands instant replay capabilities (10)
M ….. Cubs eat more than $25M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players. (3)
N ……Koyie Hill is on Cubs Opening Day roster. (2)
O ….. No 2011 Cub gets a vote in the MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year or Manager of the Year contests. (12)

by cubsfaninatl on Oct 28, 2011 6:56 PM CDT reply actions

My entry...

Obviously I’m exempt from winning but just for fun, here are my picks – most likely to least

J ….. Len & Bob, Pat & Keith all return in their roles as broadcasters for Cubs
F ….. Rudy Jaramillo is the Cubs hitting coach on Opening Day.
E ….. Cubs eat more than $15M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
H ….. MLB makes official announcement there will be 15 teams in each league
B ….. Albert Pujols and Prince Fielder both stay in the NL Central for next year.
A ….. Cubs hire Ryne Sandberg as manager.
I ….. Cubs eat more than $20M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
L ….. MLB further expands instant replay capabilities
K ……Brett Jackson is on the Cubs Opening Day roster.
G ….. Carlos Zambrano is on the Miami Marlins Opening Day roster..
N ……Koyie Hill is on Cubs Opening Day roster.
O ….. No 2011 Cub gets a vote in the MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year or Manager of the Year contests.
C ….. Aramis Ramirez is the starting third baseman for Cubs on Opening Day
M ….. Cubs eat more than $25M in 2012 player salary through trades or outright release of players.
D ….. MLB makes official announcement that there will be a DH in the NL

And with that, the window for submitting entries is closed.

Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."

by ballhawk on Oct 28, 2011 10:22 PM CDT reply actions

Okay...

15. Rudy Jaramillo is the Cubs hitting coach
14. Broadcasters return
13. Pujols/Fielder return to NL Central
12. Brett Jackson is on Opening day roster
11. Cubs eat money (15 mil)
10. Aramis Ramirez returns
9. Cubs eat 20 mil
8. Z is on Marlins
7. Hill on Cubs
6. MLB extends replay
5. No Cub for votes in awards
4. MLB goes 15/15
3. Cubs eat 25 mil
2. Cubs hire Sandberg
1. DH

D98 mistaken, a hyperbole as in a funny or revisionism as in trying to make a new fact to confirm a prejudice

by Kansas25 on Oct 28, 2011 11:35 PM CDT reply actions