Yoenis Cespedes
by ChicagoBlues1983 on Jan 26, 2012 7:55 AM CST
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What???
Will Rizzo be Theo compensation or will he be the starter while Cespedes spends time in AAA (highly unlikely)?
Will they try to move Cespedes to the OF to replace/trade Soriano?
Fokudome
So i you can give you can take it.
by epsilon on Jan 26, 2012 8:05 AM CST reply actions 5 recs
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As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jan 26, 2012 1:40 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
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As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jan 26, 2012 1:44 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
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As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jan 26, 2012 1:47 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
He did Tim.
Right after kick-off a few weeks ago.
Ezekiel 25:17
by Tat14 on Jan 26, 2012 4:33 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Huh? Jesus can't afford a Blackberry?
by Easy Ed on Jan 26, 2012 2:03 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Jesus
uses the hipster bluetooth handset.
http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/cellphone/8928/?srp=1
Forget all that other stuff. I gotta believe.
by drewishdrewid on Jan 26, 2012 2:10 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I don’t know anything about this guy. What’s going to happen with him? Is Cespedes going to be another Fokudome? Is Cespedes going to make the major league team? If so, where’s he going to play?
by ChicagoBlues1983 on Jan 26, 2012 8:12 AM CST reply actions 2 recs
There is no way in hell Rizzo is compensation for Theo
it will probrably be some avg prospect that no one really cares about and cash.
i don’t know what you mean “try and move Cespedes to the OF”….he’s a natural CF, so he’s going to play the OF. and i think he will be replacing Byrd.
No one knows if he will be a bust…how could we? its Fukudome. with a u.
McCleod said he would think he should have 100 ABs in the minors, but if he plays well in spring training, at 26, he should break camp with the mlb.
by MDavis on Jan 26, 2012 8:18 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
yeah, you just said it more politely than i did.
So i you can give you can take it.
by epsilon on Jan 26, 2012 8:19 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I think it was more like he didn't understand your brainstorming. First off, there is no way
Rizzo will not be compensation. He was brought in to play, and he wasn’t even on the team when the Theo “transaction” occurred. I also think this site is flooded with Cespedes posts. I understand wanting to keep the off season rolling, but just look at one of the fifty posts, and you can find all types of speculation on here.
He will be a minor leaguer most likely, but for the $ he is looking for, it would be hard to keep him down there, think of A. Chapman from the Reds. I think he was down there for most of his first year, and he had a much better chance of sticking with a 103mph fastball.
Bob Brenly on Leo Nunez "Dan Uggla just saved Nunez’ life because Koyie would break him into a million pieces"
by Zakh on Jan 26, 2012 8:22 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Come again?
First off, there is no way Rizzo will not be compensation.
Fukudometer: Created 3/31/08 Wrigley Debut 4/5/08 WGN and Japan TV Debut 4/6/08 Sun Times Debut: 4/20/08 Coffee Table Debut: 7/17/08
by Fukudometer on Jan 26, 2012 9:19 AM CST up reply actions 3 recs
Double negatives are vewwwy, vewwwy tricky
by ClarkFan on Jan 26, 2012 10:46 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
yeah, yeah...
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Jan 26, 2012 2:39 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
The subject line and the body are two different sentences. I read that wrong at first as well.
by cubsfaninatl on Jan 29, 2012 11:45 AM CST up reply actions
Heaven forbid
Rizzo is compensation. I think we wait and see if the Cubs sign anyone of these Cubans first then go from there. Theo has had a pretty good track record with the Cubs so far of making moves without strong intel.
by Grockcubs on Jan 26, 2012 8:48 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
This is funny to me.
anyone of these Cubans…
I thought Archie Bunker was funny too.
Ezekiel 25:17
by Tat14 on Jan 26, 2012 4:41 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Seriously
if anyone expected Cespedes to be the next Fukudome would there be as much interest in him as there is? No one knows for sure.
I’m a little leery of him but really want them to look hard at Soler over Cespedes.
John Grabow - Who will pay you $4.8 million in 2012?
by rlpete on Jan 26, 2012 8:56 AM CST reply actions 2 recs
I think this character made this post trying to work his way into Eric Hanna lore.
就是今年！
by CubFanInChina on Jan 26, 2012 9:01 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
ADAM LIND!!!!!!!!!!
Tom Brady. Nuff said.
by Cub Style on Jan 26, 2012 10:27 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Is this ever not going to be funny to you?
because it stopped being funny to the rest of us 2 years ago.
by AzCubfan24 on Jan 26, 2012 3:52 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
What's funny to me is that giant stick up your butt.
You should really get that checked out.
Tom Brady. Nuff said.
No, Rizzo will be compensation for Jed Hoyer
That’s why the Cubs got him a round trip plane ticket back to San Diego. But he sure looked nice at the Cubs convention.
"Just shut up and play" - Matt Garza
"Pain is inevitable, suffering is an option." - Dale Sveum
by RiskyBusiness on Jan 26, 2012 9:49 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
Check the Fanshot bar.
Tons o’ Cepedes discussion can be found there.
"[The Cubs] have a very famous tradition in baseball, and it will be nice to be part of turning it around." ~ Jamie Quirk, Bench Coach
by daver on Jan 26, 2012 10:19 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
Right.
I’m contemplating writing something about Cespedes for the front page, but haven’t quite figured out what, yet.
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by Al Yellon on Jan 26, 2012 10:23 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I would just copy and paste this.
“That’s gold Jerry… gold!”
"Stuff like this is why they should shut off the internet."
by Orval Overall on Dec 17, 2010 1:19 PM CST
by fsuapollo on Jan 26, 2012 10:28 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
You have to promise to link his original scouting video though.
Simply too epic to not include.
by CubFan90 on Jan 26, 2012 10:33 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
What video?
I’m almost afraid to ask.
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by Al Yellon on Jan 26, 2012 10:48 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
There's a 20 minute video
with cheesy music. Essentially showing some of his highlights and the fact that he is a big giant showboat.
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
by Hammer on Jan 26, 2012 11:41 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Basically,
We see him in the gym. A lot. Then we see a few swings. Then more gym. Then some showboat catches. Then the gym. If I recall correctly, it opens with a Star Wars-esque theme.
by CubFan90 on Jan 26, 2012 12:05 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
And ends with a pig roast.
Showcasing the rarely-seen sixth tool. Or something.
by CJK on Jan 26, 2012 12:27 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Oh, THAT video.
I’ve seen it. Pretty cheesy, all right.
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by Al Yellon on Jan 26, 2012 12:34 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Any solid reports from actual MLB scouts would help - everything so far is raw speculation
Short of that, there probably isn’t enough real information for a post.
by ClarkFan on Jan 26, 2012 10:49 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Recommended.
"The riches of the game are in the thrills, not the money." --Ernie Banks
by dtpollitt on Jan 26, 2012 11:37 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
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As I've told you before, I never repeat myself.
by santoswoodenlegs on Jan 26, 2012 11:41 AM CST reply actions 3 recs
As far as compensation...
…give ‘em Campana. That way the Cubs don’t make the mistake of allowing him to break camp on the 25 man roster.
by Easy Ed on Jan 26, 2012 1:47 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Big IF...
…That’s not the “Jaramillo way”. If he could pinch run every inning he’d be great…he can’t, so he’s not very useful…especially if that Cuban gets signed and makes the team.
by Easy Ed on Jan 26, 2012 1:57 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
I'm aware of Campana's projected statistical failings...
…but he seems awfully useful in late & close game situations.
"[The Cubs] have a very famous tradition in baseball, and it will be nice to be part of turning it around." ~ Jamie Quirk, Bench Coach
by daver on Jan 26, 2012 2:23 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
he's like
having Vince Coleman in RBI for NES
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
by Hammer on Jan 26, 2012 2:30 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
a single was always a triple
then you had Ozzie Smith, Jack Clark, and Tommy Herr ready to knock him in.
Fukudometer: Created 3/31/08 Wrigley Debut 4/5/08 WGN and Japan TV Debut 4/6/08 Sun Times Debut: 4/20/08 Coffee Table Debut: 7/17/08
by Fukudometer on Jan 26, 2012 2:56 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
My NES still works
I got a lot of games but only play RBI, RBI 3 and Mario.
Duckhunt and Excitement are always big when people come over
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
by Hammer on Jan 26, 2012 2:59 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I would sit and play Baseball Stars
until all my players were maxed out. I’d beat the Lovely Ladies 10-0 in the first inning.
Fukudometer: Created 3/31/08 Wrigley Debut 4/5/08 WGN and Japan TV Debut 4/6/08 Sun Times Debut: 4/20/08 Coffee Table Debut: 7/17/08
by Fukudometer on Jan 26, 2012 9:22 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Unstoppable baserunner in that game,
truly fantastic game too by the way.
"You've got to get your damn shirts rolled up and go out and kick somebody's ass. That's what you've got to do. Period." -- Lou Piniella
by tripdenten on Jan 26, 2012 5:18 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
my favorite game ever
"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Cubs win....what a lucky break!!" ---Harry
by Hammer on Jan 26, 2012 5:56 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Baseball Simulator 1.000
Was pretty good too!
by CubsWin2010 on Jan 27, 2012 8:30 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
"Awfully useful" how?
He can’t hit. Defense is meh. He certainly can’t throw. He’s useful in a PR situation only…that’s it. Is that worth a roster spot?
by Easy Ed on Jan 26, 2012 2:57 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Just for the sake of argument...
…how many one-run games do you want to win this year? Something tells me Campana could sway the team’s success in that area by virtue of his pinch running alone. Maybe that’s insane, but the kid is as close to a lock to being able to steal second and score on a single as anyone in baseball. I’m not saying I’d guarantee him a bench spot, but I’d certainly give it a try.
"[The Cubs] have a very famous tradition in baseball, and it will be nice to be part of turning it around." ~ Jamie Quirk, Bench Coach
by daver on Jan 26, 2012 3:14 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
Cespedes and Campana have nothing to do with each other.
Cespedes isn’t being signed to be a backup. Campana’s competition is strictly Dave Sappelt, one is joining Reed on the bench.
by Dcr18 on Jan 26, 2012 4:44 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Um..
You know he’s an outfielder, not a 1B, right?
by Dcr18 on Jan 26, 2012 4:36 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Huh?????????????????????
do you know anything about Cespedes?
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by lookingdeadred on Jan 27, 2012 7:43 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
it would appear not.
Apparently there’s no Internetz south of I-80
Lou Brown: "My kinda team, Charlie, my kinda team..."
by ballhawk on Jan 27, 2012 7:55 AM CST up reply actions 2 recs
i'm offended.
So i you can give you can take it.
by epsilon on Jan 27, 2012 10:12 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
having been born and raised in East Moline, IL (south of 80)
So i you can give you can take it.
by epsilon on Jan 27, 2012 10:13 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
and i just realized, i was both North and South of 80....
So i you can give you can take it.
by epsilon on Jan 27, 2012 10:13 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Born and raised in Colona
In Theo and Jed I Trust
by KJ24 on Jan 27, 2012 11:28 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Yea! Mexican ectopic pregnancies!
Your mother is a brave woman.
Oh, she raised you there, too, huh? Guess it’s just the name of a town…
by cubzfan on Jan 27, 2012 11:40 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Don't talk about my mother.
In Theo and Jed I Trust
by KJ24 on Jan 27, 2012 11:52 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
That was a joke for the record..
because I have no clue what you’re talking about..
In Theo and Jed I Trust
by KJ24 on Jan 27, 2012 11:59 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
still there?
So i you can give you can take it.
by epsilon on Jan 27, 2012 11:42 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Lake Charles, LA now.
In Theo and Jed I Trust
by KJ24 on Jan 27, 2012 11:51 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
you've bettered yourself.
So i you can give you can take it.
by epsilon on Jan 27, 2012 11:56 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Lol thx. Had to get out of the QC.
Casino industry led me here, you still there?
In Theo and Jed I Trust
by KJ24 on Jan 27, 2012 11:58 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Nashville, TN
the day i turned 18
So i you can give you can take it.
by epsilon on Jan 27, 2012 12:01 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Sounds much better than the QC.
In Theo and Jed I Trust
by KJ24 on Jan 27, 2012 12:02 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
did you go to UT?
So i you can give you can take it.
by epsilon on Jan 27, 2012 12:16 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Sure did. Class of '02. You?
In Theo and Jed I Trust
by KJ24 on Jan 27, 2012 12:27 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
class of '99
So i you can give you can take it.
by epsilon on Jan 27, 2012 12:30 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
♫♫ Moved to Arizona...King Tut ♫♫
"[The Cubs] have a very famous tradition in baseball, and it will be nice to be part of turning it around." ~ Jamie Quirk, Bench Coach
by daver on Jan 27, 2012 11:50 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
BORN in Arizona
Moved to Baylonia (and had a condo made of stone-a)
by CJK on Jan 27, 2012 12:34 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
There ya go.
I guess my memory of that Steve Martin classic is a bit fuzzy.
"[The Cubs] have a very famous tradition in baseball, and it will be nice to be part of turning it around." ~ Jamie Quirk, Bench Coach
by daver on Jan 27, 2012 1:14 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
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by Al Yellon on Jan 27, 2012 1:57 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
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