The Cubs won. Reed Johnson had a pretty good day. Starlin Castro did not. But the highlight of the day was the unveiling of the statue of Ron Santo on the corner of Addison and Sheffield.
(Phil Velasquez, Chicago Tribune / August 10, 2011)
It isn’t Cooperstown, but you look pretty good there, Big Boy.
[quote name=josh]If there’s anyone who could do it, it’s Campana. But it takes a good read and usually you have to do it against a left-hander. Coco Crisp stole home for the A’s this year. He got halfway down the line before the pitcher delivered b/c he never saw him.[/quote]
I saw something this year that i had never seen before and I legit think we could see it in a cubs game this year in the right circumstances.
I was at a Nats Phillies game in Washington. John Lannan was on the mound for Washington with Victorino at third and Ryan Howard at the plate.
The third baseman was playing at SS and Victorino was literally 30 % up the line while Lannan was still in the stretch. By the time started his windup Victorino was literally half way down the line without even trying. With a lefty on the mound, Victorino at third (rollins would work too i suppose or any fast runner) and Howard at the plate i dont know why they dont try to steal home every time.
There is literally no way that the runner on third will ever be picked off (Lannan isnt getting to third before Victorino gets back, the 3B wont be able to get back since A. victorino can see him if hes waiting to go and B. 3B are typically slow). I was mind boggled.
I tutnred to my gf and said I might see something in a baseball game i have never seen (an attempt of home) Needless to say it didnt happen, but it made me think that you have a higher % chance of getting the run home that way then you do with ryan howard against a lefty…
Needless to say if this situation ever exists with Campana and Pena i say he goes for home. (I still cant beleive they would shift the third baseman on that play.
Also RIP Ronnie. Certain sentences like
make me very sad and want to tear up.
I was on the train on the way to work today and i asked myself if Ronnie gets the call to the HOF will you go? I dont know just becasue i am so upset at the whole process that I dont know.
Would Jeff give the speech? Vickie? Pat? I cant imagine that the speech wouldnt include Ron was a HOF when he retired its a shame he wasnt alive to see his dream come true
http://insider.espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/6849816/mlb-2011-draft-prospects-already-signed
BP’s Jason Parks:
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/article.php?articleid=14755
If Bjax were to get on base at a .360 clip (i think it will be higher but we will settle there for fairness) be a 20-20 guy (shit i think he will eventually be a (25-25) while playing a passable center.
Is that not an allstar?
I certainly like Brett Jackson who has produced a lot more than Aaron fucking Hicks
More talk of aggy going to the SEC. Our athletic director says we’d look into joining Notre Dame in a conference if that happens.
[quote name=Dr. Aneus Taint]More talk of aggy going to the SEC. Our athletic director says we’d look into joining Notre Dame in a conference if that happens.[/quote]
Where do you go?
I assume A&M to SEC will happen. As a gamecock i assume they will be in the west and we will grab a shitty ACC team for the east. I am ok with that. Our league is impossible
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[quote name=bubblesdachimp]Where do you go?
I assume A&M to SEC will happen. As a gamecock i assume they will be in the west and we will grab a shitty ACC team for the east. I am ok with that. Our league is impossible[/quote]
I don’t like aggy allowing SEC teams into Texas. That and playing in a league with reduced academic standards, and it sure seems like they’re cutting off their nose to spite their face.
I would think Texas would be independent, join the Pac 12 with OU or form a small conference with ND, OU and BYU.
[quote name=Dr. Aneus Taint]I don’t like aggy allowing SEC teams into Texas. That and playing in a league with reduced academic standards, and it sure seems like they’re cutting off their nose to spite their face.
I would think Texas would be independent, join the Pac 12 with OU or form a small conference with ND, OU, BYU, KU, KSU, MU, and ISU..[/quote].
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And Notre Dame isn’t joining that conference when they basically have an open invitation to join the B10. I’m guessing A&M and OU to SEC, Texas to the Pac 12 and Notre Dame to the Big Ten within 5 years.
[quote name=mb22]And Notre Dame isn’t joining that conference when they basically have an open invitation to join the B10. I’m guessing A&M and OU to SEC, Texas to the Pac 12 and Notre Dame to the Big Ten within 5 years.[/quote]
I don’t really care about ND, to be honest. I also don’t care much about aggy. I’d prefer to join the Pac 12 and still play OU every October.
the SEC has been doing just fine without having a a school in Texas. Sure it will help in recruiting, but kids just want to go to the best football schools in the nation. Those are located in one place. The SEC
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]the SEC has been doing just fine without having a a school in Texas. Sure it will help in recruiting, but kids just want to go to the best football schools in the nation. Those are located in one place. The SEC[/quote]Well, it helps when they take students who aren’t academically qualified to play in any other conference. The Big Ten or Pac 12 could lower their academic standards and be just as good as the SEC, but they won’t. Academics matter at least a little in all parts f the country except the SEC. That’s why they’ve been the best conference over the last decade.
[quote name=Dr. Aneus Taint]I don’t really care about ND, to be honest. I also don’t care much about aggy. I’d prefer to join the Pac 12 and still play OU every October.[/quote]I don’t think anybody except Notre Dame still cares about Notre Dame. (dying laughing)
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]the SEC has been doing just fine without having a a school in Texas. Sure it will help in recruiting, but kids just want to go to the best football schools in the nation. Those are located in one place. The SEC[/quote]
Yeah, but Texas has been doing a good job of picking from the talent in Texas. They’ll have a harder time doing that if they’re playing fewer games in Texas and LSU, Alabama and Auburn are visiting every other year.
Don’t start going all SEC, SEC, SEC on me, bubbles. There are plenty of good football schools outside the SEC and talented kids have shown they’ll go where they can play.
[quote name=Dr. Aneus Taint]Don’t start going all SEC, SEC, SEC on me, bubbles. There are plenty of good football schools outside the SEC and talented kids have shown they’ll go where they can play.[/quote]Yeah, it’s why the mid-majors have actually become decent programs. Most kids care about one thing: playing.
Look guys lets not pretend that every kid who plays SEC football cant read. Their are just as many retards that play football at Ohio State as there are at LSU. The fact remains if you want to win a national title and get drafter pretty high you need to play against the best competition in the NCAA..
[quote name=mb21]I don’t think anybody except Notre Dame still cares about Notre Dame. (dying laughing)[/quote]
And NBC.
[quote name=mb21]Yeah, it’s why the mid-majors have actually become decent programs. Most kids care about one thing: playing.[/quote]
Lack of competition will knock you down a bit, but QBs from Alcorn State, Delaware, Marshall (2), Central Florida, Fresno State and Miami Ohio have been taken in the first round recently. That’s more than a LOT of other conferences.
Coming soon:
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]Look guys lets not pretend that every kid who plays SEC football cant read. Their are just as many retards that play football at Ohio State as there are at LSU. The fact remains if you want to win a national title and get drafter pretty high you need to play against the best competition in the NCAA..[/quote]I agree: http://www.secsportsfan.com/nfl-draft-college-conference-history.html
[quote name=mb21]I agree: http://www.secsportsfan.com/nfl-draft-college-conference-history.html/quote
MB that is all fine and dandy but we are talking about kids today. The SEC in recent history has dominated the sport and the draft. No arguing that.
These kids dont care about what happened 30 years ago (there is a reason notre dame sucks)
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]The fact remains if you want to win a national title
and get drafter pretty highyou need to play against the best competition in the NCAA..[/quote]True.
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]The SEC in recent history has dominated the sport
and the draft. No arguing that.[/quote]The SEC was well represented at the top of this year’s draft.
Last year, 5 of the top 6 picks were from the Big 12. Rutgers, Idaho and South Florifa had first rounders.
2009: Nice mix, though the ACC had the most top picks.
2008: Two ACC kids were picked before the first SEC kid. Boise, Troy, Tenn. St., Delaware, East Carolina and South Florida had first rounders.
If you want to play for a MNC, pick an SEC school (though, really only in the last five years). If you want to play in the NFL and you’re good enough, go pretty much wherever the fuck you want.
No one is arguing that, but you seem to think this has been going on for 50 fucking years or something. It was only recent that the SEC became the best conference. I don’t know which will be the best over the next 25 years, but acting as though the last 10 years when we have a history of more than 10 times that is ridiculous. What makes me laugh through all of this is that the SEC still plays bitch to Jim Delaney and gets in line with EVERYTHING he says. Big Ten Commissioner runs college football. The SEC is the best and they’re still too dumb to run it. The SEC reminds me of Greece. They were too fucking stupid and are still too fucking stupid to actually get Olive Oil brands marked as being from Greece. Instead, Greek olive oil is marked as coming from Italy. I’m pretty sure Spain produces more Olive Oil than any other nation, but when you go into the grocery store you don’t see jugs of Spanish Olive Oil. The Italians, they’re fucking smart. They produce a lot of olive oil and then just steal it from other countries too. Brilliant. The Big Ten is Italy. Still pretty fucking good, but haven’t been as good lately as they once were. Still running the show, though.
[quote name=Dr. Aneus Taint]True.[/quote]
Thats just false. All but 4 players went to major conferences. The other 4 went to the Big east and ACC in this years first round.
With a staggering 5/6 at the top ten with that SEC beast mode
[quote name=mb21]The SEC reminds me of Greece…The Big Ten is Italy.[/quote]
Actually, I think the SEC is Inspector Javert to the Big 10′s Jean Valjean.
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]Also RIP Ronnie. Certain sentences like make me very sad and want to tear up.
I was on the train on the way to work today and i asked myself if Ronnie gets the call to the HOF will you go? I dont know just becasue i am so upset at the whole process that I dont know.
Would Jeff give the speech? Vickie? Pat? I cant imagine that the speech wouldnt include Ron was a HOF when he retired its a shame he wasnt alive to see his dream come true[/quote]
Ronnie makes me sad because the man basically had three big goals in life, to get in the Hall of Fame, to see the Cubs in the World Series, and to see juvenile diabetes cured, and he didn’t see any of it happen. So I get kind of sad when I think about that. But Ronnie was always so upbeat, so I don;t think he would want anyone to throw him a pity party.
Part of me wishes they would tell Cooperstown to just not even bother voting on Ronnie anymore and let it be. They won’t and I’m sure if he gets in it will be an extremely bittersweet moment. I’m guessing Jeff would do some talking and it wouldn’t surprise me if Pat introduced him.
Exactly, Ryno. It’s also not as if every school in the SEC is great at everything. It’s why top offensive lineman choose Iowa and Wisconsin. They’re as good as anyone at getting them to the NFL and that’s what these guys care about more than anything.
[quote name=mb21]No one is arguing that, but you seem to think this has been going on for 50 fucking years or something. It was only recent that the SEC became the best conference. I don’t know which will be the best over the next 25 years, but acting as though the last 10 years when we have a history of more than 10 times that is ridiculous. What makes me laugh through all of this is that the SEC still plays bitch to Jim Delaney and gets in line with EVERYTHING he says. Big Ten Commissioner runs college football. The SEC is the best and they’re still too dumb to run it. The SEC reminds me of Greece. They were too fucking stupid and are still too fucking stupid to actually get Olive Oil brands marked as being from Greece. Instead, Greek olive oil is marked as coming from Italy. I’m pretty sure Spain produces more Olive Oil than any other nation, but when you go into the grocery store you don’t see jugs of Spanish Olive Oil. The Italians, they’re fucking smart. They produce a lot of olive oil and then just steal it from other countries too. Brilliant. The Big Ten is Italy. Still pretty fucking good, but haven’t been as good lately as they once were. Still running the show, though.[/quote]
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I have no idea what this means.
/SEC book smarts
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]Thats just false. All but 4 players went to major conferences. The other 4 went to the Big east and ACC in this years first round.
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If you’re good enough to play in the NFL, it doesn’t matter where you play. Steve McNair went No. 3 overall playing at Alcorn Fucking State.
The best players typically go to the best schools, but saying you “need” to play against the best competition to be drafted is absolutely false.
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]With a staggering 5/6 at the top ten with that SEC beast mode[/quote]
And last year, picks No. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6 were from the Big 12. So the Big 12 must have been the best conference in 2009.
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I have no idea what this means.
/SEC book smarts[/quote]
+faget point
[quote name=mb21]Exactly, Ryno. It’s also not as if every school in the SEC is great at everything. It’s why top offensive lineman choose Iowa and Wisconsin. They’re as good as anyone at getting them to the NFL and that’s what these guys care about more than anything.[/quote]
Definitely. Same with DBs and Texas/Miami.
No one is saying the SEC isn’t the best football conference right now. We’re saying people who chant SEC are fagets.
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]kids just want to go to the best football schools in the nation. Those are located in one place. The SEC[/quote]
Please tell me this was a bit to get us riled up.
Thinking more about this ND and Texas together idea, it leads me to believe that eventually both join the Big Ten. I just don’t see the point in those two getting together in some misfit conference if that wasn’t the end game. ND eventually ends up in the Big Ten. There are perfectly good reasons why Texas would want the Pac 12 and also perfectly good reasons why they’d choose the Big Ten. I still assume they end up in the Pac 12, but I just don’t see any point in those two getting together for any kind of alignment if they weren’t both going to the Big Ten.
[quote name=Dr. Aneus Taint]Please tell me this was a bit to get us riled up.[/quote]Bubbles really believes that. Then again, all SEC fans believe that. And then they watch their conference play bitch to Jim Delaney. It makes me laugh.
I’d just like to step in at this point and note that real football starts tonight.
[quote name=GBTS]I’d just like to step in at this point and note that real football starts tonight.[/quote]
I thought the EPL opener wasn’t until saturday?
[quote name=Dr. Aneus Taint]Definitely. Same with DBs and Texas/Miami.[/quote]
On an opposite note, I find it baffling that Wisconsin has managed to produce as many as two legit NFL WRs in the past decade (Chambers and Evans) (dying laughing)
[quote name=mb21]Thinking more about this ND and Texas together idea, it leads me to believe that eventually both join the Big Ten. I just don’t see the point in those two getting together in some misfit conference if that wasn’t the end game. ND eventually ends up in the Big Ten. There are perfectly good reasons why Texas would want the Pac 12 and also perfectly good reasons why they’d choose the Big Ten. I still assume they end up in the Pac 12, but I just don’t see any point in those two getting together for any kind of alignment if they weren’t both going to the Big Ten.[/quote]
That’s a good point, and about the only reason I can think of to align only with ND. Now if Texas, ND, OU and BYU wanted to form a conference, that would be another thing.
Man, how pissed would Nebraska be if Texas joined the Big 10+2? (dying laughing)
[quote name=mb21]Bubbles really believes that. Then again, all SEC fans believe that. And then they watch their conference play bitch to Jim Delaney. It makes me laugh.[/quote]
I have little faith in people, but I’ll give bubbles the benefit of the doubt here.
But yeah, all those SEC, SEC, SEC people need to have their urethra’s swabbed with a pipe cleaner. The same one.
[quote name=Berselius]I thought the EPL opener wasn’t until saturday?[/quote]No, one guy fell down during the riots and he’s not going to get up until Monday.
[quote name=Aisle424]Ronnie makes me sad because the man basically had three big goals in life, to get in the Hall of Fame, to see the Cubs in the World Series, and to see juvenile diabetes cured, and he didn’t see any of it happen. So I get kind of sad when I think about that. But Ronnie was always so upbeat, so I don;t think he would want anyone to throw him a pity party.
Part of me wishes they would tell Cooperstown to just not even bother voting on Ronnie anymore and let it be. They won’t and I’m sure if he gets in it will be an extremely bittersweet moment. I’m guessing Jeff would do some talking and it wouldn’t surprise me if Pat introduced him.[/quote]
I want him in there because of the fact that i really do think it would mean a lot to Vicki and the kids
[quote name=GBTS]No, one guy fell down during the riots and he’s not going to get up until Monday.[/quote]
You must be thinking of Serie A (dying laughing)
Mish, if you’re around, do you still have that FOOTBALL IS COMING pic?
[quote name=Berselius]You must be thinking of Serie A (dying laughing)[/quote](dying laughing) I’ve actually watched that, you may be right.
Bubbles is the resident SEC homer.. Every board needs one.
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[quote name=mb21]Bubbles really believes that. Then again, all SEC fans believe that. And then they watch their conference play bitch to Jim Delaney. It makes me laugh.[/quote]
Its better than watching our teams play bitch in the major bowl games. It took the most cheatingest program of all time to beat an SEC school in a major bowl.
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]Its better than watching our teams play bitch in the major bowl games. It took the most cheatingest program of all time to beat an SEC school in a major bowl.[/quote]
I’m sure I’ll regret this, but….
And it took an injury to our Heisman-caliber QB for an SEC school to beat us.
[quote name=Dr. Aneus Taint]I’m sure I’ll regret this, but….
And it took an injury to our Heisman-caliber QB for an SEC school to beat us.[/quote]
What are we talking about? What school?
I assume you mean Notre Dame. I’m sure they’d be pissed, but there’s a 0% chance it happens. Notre Dame, athletically and academically, are a prefect match for the Big Ten. Rumor is they’re less insistent now on remaining independent and have leaned more in the direction of joining the Big Ten than ever before, but they still have a lot of old people in charge who think being independent matters in this day and age.
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]Its better than watching our teams play bitch in the major bowl games. It took the most cheatingest program of all time to beat an SEC school in a major bowl.[/quote]The funny thing about OSU is that I don’t even care about what they did. Those kind of infractions are silly and they happen at every major university. You’re nuts if you think that’s exclusive to OSU. Iowa isn’t even close to what OSU is, but it happens there. There’s no doubt about it. It happens at every school.
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]Bubbles is the resident SEC homer.. Every board loathes them.
(dying laughing)[/quote]
Seriously, bubbles. Be a South Carlina homer. No one can fault you for that.
SEC, SEC, SEC people are the fans of the loser schools that need to latch onto a winner. They’re fagets.
[quote name=mb21]I assume you mean Notre Dame.[/quote]
No, Texas.
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]What are we talking about? What school?[/quote]
Jan. 7, 2010.
[quote name=Berselius]On an opposite note, I find it baffling that Wisconsin has managed to produce as many as two legit NFL WRs in the past decade (Chambers and Evans) (dying laughing)[/quote]
Or Texas producing three NFL TE’s (including one of the best in the game).
[quote name=Dr. Aneus Taint]No, Texas.[/quote]I was thinking you meant Big 12.
I don’t think Nebraska would be pissed. They’re going to be making more money than they would have in the Big 12 and if Texas joined they’d be making even more. I do think the Big Ten’s end game is to get Texas and ND to join. I don’t think they’ll have interest in any other program. I also think the Big Ten is the one place where Texas could join that would make sense to make the sacrifices they’d have to (Longhorn Network being one of them). As I’ve said before, if this comes down to money, Texas is joining the Big Ten at some point. And I think most of the decisions regarding conference realignment are about money. Not all, but most.
We saw how little impact the coaches had on the process when every single Big Ten coach was against the 9-game conference schedule and yet every school voted in favor of it.
[quote name=mb21]I don’t think Nebraska would be pissed. They’re going to be making more money than they would have in the Big 12 and if Texas joined they’d be making even more. I do think the Big Ten’s end game is to get Texas and ND to join. I don’t think they’ll have interest in any other program. I also think the Big Ten is the one place where Texas could join that would make sense to make the sacrifices they’d have to (Longhorn Network being one of them). As I’ve said before, if this comes down to money, Texas is joining the Big Ten at some point. And I think most of the decisions regarding conference realignment are about money. Not all, but most.
We saw how little impact the coaches had on the process when every single Big Ten coach was against the 9-game conference schedule and yet every school voted in favor of it.[/quote]
I don’t know, Nebraska pretty much hates us. From the AD to the t-shirt fan.
[quote name=mb21]The funny thing about OSU is that I don’t even care about what they did. Those kind of infractions are silly and they happen at every major university. You’re nuts if you think that’s exclusive to OSU. Iowa isn’t even close to what OSU is, but it happens there. There’s no doubt about it. It happens at every school.[/quote]
I dont think they are that bad either. But knowingly playing players that will be ineligible because they promised to come back is a big fucking deal. They cheated and should have lost
[quote name=Dr. Aneus Taint]Seriously, bubbles. Be a South Carlina homer. No one can fault you for that.
SEC, SEC, SEC people are the fans of the loser schools that need to latch onto a winner. They’re fagets.[/quote]
I am not the biggest SEC rah rah rah guy. I am more the SEC is amazing and even though we have our best team ever it still wont be enough becuase of the fact that our schedule is jsut too fucking hard. It sucks.
[quote name=Dr. Aneus Taint]Jan. 7, 2010.[/quote]
Yea that sucked.. Sorry man. I thought yall played a helluva game considering you had a turrible fucking QB… I wish that game could had been played at full speed but he got knocked out. Thats football unfortunately
[quote name=Dr. Aneus Taint]I don’t know, Nebraska pretty much hates us. From the AD to the t-shirt fan.[/quote]If Texas and Notre Dame joined at the same time Texas would join the Michigan/Nebraska/Iowa division while ND would join the PSU/OSU/Wisconsin division. More than anything, I think Nebraska was out in the cold in the Big 12 in academics and it wasn’t really a conference, but rather a confederation. Promises of it being a conference were made and for obvious reasons the confederation stuck around. All the schools in the Big Ten are on equal footing so while there would no doubt be some hate leftover, the reasons for it would be gone. I’m not saying it’s justified. I’m just saying that when you’re stuck in the Big 12 North, you’re fucked. Nebraska was fucked the moment they agreed to join the confederation.
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]Yea that sucked.. Sorry man. I thought yall played a helluva game considering you had a turrible fucking QB… I wish that game could had been played at full speed but he got knocked out. Thats football unfortunately[/quote]
It sucked, but what can you do. Alabama beat the team in front of them and that’s all they could do. I just wish we could have seen that game as it was meant to be played.
[quote name=mb21]I’m just saying that when you’re stuck in the Big 12 North, you’re fucked. Nebraska was fucked the moment they agreed to join the confederation.[/quote]
What’s funny is that was the dominant division when the conference formed.
[quote name=Dr. Aneus Taint]It sucked, but what can you do. Alabama beat the team in front of them and that’s all they could do. I just wish we could have seen that game as it was meant to be played.[/quote]
Totally agree. Sports are weird games. If you play that game healthy 100 times i think bama might win 55 times. You play it without McCoy i think alabama wins 98 times.
QB is by far the most important position in sports. Nothing is really close too IMHO
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]QB is by far the most important position in sports. Nothing is really close too IMHO[/quote]
The worst thing about that game is that Mack forgot about this. He decided he didn’t like running an offense so dependent on one person. That hit lost us the MNC for sure, but it also caused that abortion of an offense leading to 5-7 last year.
If anything is going to stop UT (or for that matter, aTm or some other Texas school) from jumping conferences it’s going to be political meddling, not academics or recruiting (which I still feel are bullshit arguments).
[quote name=Berselius]If anything is going to stop UT (or for that matter, aTm or some other Texas school) from jumping conferences it’s going to be political meddling, not academics or recruiting (which I still feel are bullshit arguments).[/quote]
I’m sure aggy Perry would let aggy go to SEC.
Seriously, I think the legislature only cares about the connection between Texas and aggy. If they let aggy go, Texas will be free.
http://www.insidethebook.com/ee/index.php/site/comments/belated_congratulations_to_dan_ugglas_impressive_summer_performance/#comments
(dying laughing) at the comments
So how about them Cubbies! They have won 8 of the last 10!
[quote name=Dr. Aneus Taint]I’m sure aggy Perry would let aggy go to SEC.
Seriously, I think the legislature only cares about the connection between Texas and aggy. If they let aggy go, Texas will be free.[/quote]
What about TX-OU? I also seem to remember that TT and Baylor boosters in the legislature were threatening trouble a while ago too.
[quote name=Dr. Aneus Taint]I’m sure aggy Perry would let aggy go to SEC.
Seriously, I think the legislature only cares about the connection between Texas and aggy. If they let aggy go, Texas will be free.[/quote]
I read something a few years ago that Perry was trying to set himself up to become the ATM Supreme Regent (or whatever the fuck that title is) after he was done as governor. Aren’t ATM and UT under the same umbrella at that level? Or am I just thinking of their endowment.
Though I guess he has his sights on a higher prize now.
World Series bound, WaLi
[quote name=Berselius]http://www.insidethebook.com/ee/index.php/site/comments/belated_congratulations_to_dan_ugglas_impressive_summer_performance/#comments
(dying laughing) at the comments[/quote]I read it before there were any comments and knew I had to check back later in the day.
Perry is going to be president. He wont care about the SEC/big 12
[quote name=mb21]I read it before there were any comments and knew I had to check back later in the day.[/quote]
I read about Dan Uggla
Before there were even comments
[quote name=Berselius]What about TX-OU? I also seem to remember that TT and Baylor boosters in the legislature were threatening trouble a while ago too.[/quote]
The RRS was a non-con game for decades before the Big 12. A lot of people forget that.
Tech and Baylor don’t have near the clout aggy does.
And I think it’s just the endowment these days.
Yeah, the idea that Texas and OU have to stick together has always seemed silly to me. I don’t think there’s any truth to it. They have to play each year, but they don’t have to be in the same conference. I think A&M and OU go to the SEC.
MB and B i have a new thought in breaking bad thread
Colvin is on the bench again. I thought they traded Fukudome so they could give him more playing time.
[quote name=ACT]Colvin is on the bench again. I thought they traded Fukudome so they could give him more playing time.[/quote]
Reedz is red hot. They’re trying to win games here (dying laughing)
[quote name=Berselius]Reedz is red hot. They’re trying to win games here (dying laughing)[/quote]As my wife said last night, as long as they win 8 out of every 10 the rest of the way they’ll have a chance!
[quote name=WaLi]As my wife said last night, as long as they win 8 out of every 10 the rest of the way they’ll have a chance![/quote]Actually after doing some exhaustive research, even if the Cubs go .800 the rest of the way they’ll only have 86 wins, which probably won’t be good enough (dying laughing)
The Cubs have a 0.0% chance of getting to the playoffs this year. I like those odds! http://www.baseballprospectus.com/odds/
I also think it’s funny that even though the D-Backs are in first place, they’re still a long shot. According the the simulations, they have less of a chance to make the playoff than the Cardinals (5 games back).
ESPNChiCubs Levine (& Sharma)
Quade when asked if he could see just putting Colvin in the lineup & keeping him there, “No, he’s going to have to earn it.” -SS
1 minute ago
I dont get it
Not that I’m very high on Colvin, but what?
[quote name=ACT]The Cubs have a 0.0% chance of getting to the playoffs this year. I like those odds! http://www.baseballprospectus.com/odds//quote
I like that they only show one decimal place so conceivably the Cubs still have a chance.
[quote name=ACT]Not that I’m very high on Colvin, but what?[/quote]
Allegedly you can’t sit Reed while he’s hot, and Colvin has to earn his spot. Le shrug.
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]ESPNChiCubs Levine (& Sharma)
Quade when asked if he could see just putting Colvin in the lineup & keeping him there, “No, he’s going to have to earn it.” -SS
1 minute ago
I dont get it[/quote][quote name=ACT]Not that I’m very high on Colvin, but what?[/quote]
So Colvin has to earn the right to play in games by not playing in games?
[quote name=ACT]Not that I’m very high on Colvin, but what?[/quote]
Quades full of the dumz
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]So Colvin has to earn the right to play in games by not playing in games?[/quote]
I dont get it?
At what point can the GM say play him or your fired with cause?
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]I dont get it?
At what point can the GM say play him or your fired with cause?[/quote]He’s not going to fire Quade for not playing a guy who’s batting well below the Mendoza Line.
What bothers me is the perpetual mendacity of this FO.
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]He’s not going to fire Quade for not playing a guy who’s batting well below the Mendoza Line.
What bothers me is the perpetual mendacity of this FO.[/quote]
Right but the GM’s vision is for him to play everyday to see what he has for next year. Quade is not allowing that happen
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]Right but the GM’s vision is for him to play everyday to see what he has for next year. Quade is not allowing that happen[/quote]I don’t think that’s Hendry’s vision, at all. I think Hendry just put that forward as rationale for the trade. Quade trusts Reed, so Reed was always going to get the innings.
As the great Dusty Baker says, it is what it is. Quade should’ve have just kept his mouth shut, but we all know by now that that is a metaphysical impossibility.
Quade claimed he’d use Colvin 5 or 6 games a week. But this is the second day in a row he used Reed. And a right-hander is pitching. And, this being a day game after a night game, you’d think he might want to give Reed a day of rest. I just don’t get it.
That said Reed’s hitting (wOBA = .407!) has been one of the more pleasant (if fluky) surprises this year.
Reed’s wOBA is more than twice Tyler’s, though both are bound to regress a lot.
[quote name=ACT]Quade claimed he’d use Colvin 5 or 6 games a week. But this is the second day in a row he used Reed. And a right-hander is pitching. And, this being a day game after a night game, you’d think he might want to give Reed a day of rest. I just don’t get it.[/quote]
He needs to keep as many mediocre lefty bats on the bench in case they are needed in late-game situations.
[quote name=ACT]Quade claimed he’d use Colvin 5 or 6 games a week. But this is the second day in a row he used Reed. And a right-hander is pitching. And, this being a day game after a night game, you’d think he might want to give Reed a day of rest. I just don’t get it.[/quote]Yeah, in light of his previous statements, it’s odd, but I’m done expecting the Cubs to 1.) be truthful and 2.) make sense.
I def. want to bring Reed back for next year as a 4th OF..
I am curious about a LF platoon of Colvin and Reed assuming soriano is gone.
I don’t want any part of Reed next year. His line this year is so fluky, people should start calling outlying career years “Reedy.”
I would rather pay Ramirez the $16 mil than to throw money at Reed or Peña next season.
I mean you wouldnt want Reed at 1-2 million?
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]I am bi-curious.[/quote].
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]I mean you wouldnt want Reed at 1-2 million?[/quote]
Yeah, you don’t need to throw a lot of money at a 35 year old 4th OF to keep them around
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]I mean you wouldnt want Reed at 1-2 million?[/quote]No. Make Colvin or Campana the 4th OF. And if you’re going to platoon Colvin, you platoon him in LF with Soriano.
[quote name=Berselius]Yeah, you don’t need to throw a lot of money at a 35 year old 4th OF to keep them around[/quote]Why throw any money at a 35 YO OF when you’ve got two young ones for cheaper?
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]http://insider.espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/6849816/mlb-2011-draft-prospects-already-signed[/quote]KG also mentions Vogelbach and Baez as big-names that could be big producers. If the Cubs end up signing as many names as rumored coupled with their INTL FA signings this could be one of the best drafts they have ever had.
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]No. Make Colvin or Campana the 4th OF. And if you’re going to platoon Colvin, you platoon him in LF with Soriano.[/quote]
(dying laughing), what you do is release Soriano and platoon Colvin with Reedz or some other available lefty masher
[quote name=Berselius](dying laughing), what you do is release Soriano and platoon Colvin with Reedz or some other available lefty masher[/quote]Out of the frying pan into the fire.
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Why throw any money at a 35 YO OF when you’ve got two young ones for cheaper?[/quote]
Reed’s skill have value. I’d rather pay him $1m to mash lefties than give those starts to Campana or Montanez. If he wants more, show him the door.
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]I don’t want any part of Reed next year. His line this year is so fluky, people should start calling outlying career years “Reedy.”[/quote]
Technically, I think it is called a “Gaetti.”
Though if they bring back Johnson I can’t wait until Cuey benches Brett Jackson to give him playing time (dying laughing)
[quote name=Berselius]Reed’s skill have value. I’d rather pay him $1m to mash lefties than give those starts to Campana or Montanez. If he wants more, show him the door.[/quote]
Thats my theory
[quote name=Berselius]Reed’s skill have value. I’d rather pay him $1m to mash lefties than give those starts to Campana or Montanez. If he wants more, show him the door.[/quote]I wouldn’t count on Reed to produce even a quarter of what he’s done this year in 2012. He’s got a career high OPS, and it’s .70 better than his best season ever, and almost .200 over his career OPS. His defense is still good, but he’s also got balky back and a bum knee.
Investing money in him is a mistake, IMO.
[quote name=Berselius](dying laughing), what you do is release Soriano [/quote]
It would be awesome if I could just start not producing at work, get fired, and still get paid for 5 more years (dying laughing)
[quote name=Aisley]Technically, I think it is called a “Gaetti.”[/quote](dying laughing), yes, and re-signing a guy on the basis of a Gaetti is called “getting Gaettied.”
[quote name=WaLi]It would be awesome if I could just start not producing at work, get fired, and still get paid for 5 more years (dying laughing)[/quote]You can. Just run for Congress.
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]I wouldn’t count on Reed to produce even a quarter of what he’s done this year in 2012. He’s got a career high OPS, and it’s .70 better than his best season ever, and almost .200 over his career OPS. His defense is still good, but he’s also got balky back and a bum knee.
Investing money in him is a mistake, IMO.[/quote]
I don’t give a shit about this year’s OPS numbers. His value is entirely derived from these numbers
wOBA vs LHP, last 4 seasons
.375
.395
.342
.430
KG
Marco Hernandez, SS, Cubs (Rookie-level AZL) 2-for-4, 3B, R, 2 RBI, BB. 18-year-old Dominican has ultra-quick bat; 16-game hitting streak have averages up to .358/.397/.509.
Brett Jackson, OF, Cubs (Triple-A Iowa): 2-for-4, 2B, R, RBI. 9-for-17 in last four games and .320/.410/.620 since promotion; should see Wrigley in September.
B,
I am not a stat guy. What is an wOBA that is average, Good, and he straight beast modes lefties?
in 162 AB this season, Reed has 41 K…
…and 3 BB
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No one other than Reed Johnson’s agent thinks his numbers this year are anything but a fluke.
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]B,
I am not a stat guy. What is an wOBA that is average, Good, and he straight beast modes lefties?[/quote]wOBA is scaled to the leagues OBP for any year. This year, average is around .320.
[quote name=Berselius]I don’t give a shit about this year’s OPS numbers. His value is entirely derived from these numbers
wOBA vs LHP, last 4 seasons
.375
.395
.342
.430[/quote]Meh. How many PA are there? Maybe a season’s worth over those 4 seasons? Those are tidy numbers, though.
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]B,
I am not a stat guy. What is an wOBA that is average, Good, and he straight beast modes lefties?[/quote]
Every RHH hits lefties better bubbles. My copy of The Book is boxed up but it has the percentage platoon advantage. I’m too dumb to figure out how to tease it out of my platoon split regression spreadsheet (dying laughing)
Reed has 1084 career PA’s against lefties. He has a.317/.374/470 mark against them.
Reed has a 13:1 K:BB (dying laughing) His numbers this year are crazy. I don’t know how he’s been able to pull this off.
Of course, the .424 BABiP helps. (dying laughing)
Sori has similar career numbers against LHP, but much better numbers against RHP.
[quote name=ACT]Reed has 1084 career PA’s against lefties. He has a.317/.374/470 mark against them.[/quote]Over his career. B just cited last 4 years. There’s no doubt he hits lefties well. But why pay a guy with a bad back and fluky numbers to be the light side of a platoon?
Bubbles – if league average wOBA is .330 then the league average of RHH vs LHB should be somewhere around .352
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Over his career. B just cited last 4 years. There’s no doubt he hits lefties well. But why pay a guy with a bad back and fluky numbers to be the light side of a platoon?[/quote]
It has value, I’m not pretending it’s a lot. He’s being paid $900k this year.
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]Right but the GM’s vision is for him to play everyday to see what he has for next year. Quade is not allowing that happen[/quote]That’s what you think the vision is. If we’re smart enough to figure out Tyler Colvin isn’t going to be a regular every day player, so is any front office or manager regardless of how dumb they may be.
The Cubs saying they traded Fukudome to play Colvin was always nothing more than saying trading Fukudome wasn’t just about getting rid of him.
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]I def. want to bring Reed back for next year as a 4th OF..
I am curious about a LF platoon of Colvin and Reed assuming soriano is gone.[/quote]I agree. If Reed will come back for $1-2 million, sign him. My guess is that he gets closer to $3-5 million somewhere else.
[quote name=Berselius]I don’t give a shit about this year’s OPS numbers. His value is entirely derived from these numbers
wOBA vs LHP, last 4 seasons
.375
.395
.342
.430[/quote]
Yeah, he can hit lefties. I’d definitely like to see him back on the Cubs bench next year if they want to contend.
Johnson could give Jackson a break now and then against a tough lefty. Not sure if he can lefties anyway so if the team plans to use Jackson in CF then they’d be wise to have someone on the bench who can.
I’m still (dying laughing) @ Reed’s K:BB. He’s almost impossible to walk.
[quote name=mb21]Johnson could give Jackson a break now and then against a tough lefty. Not sure if he can lefties anyway so if the team plans to use Jackson in CF then they’d be wise to have someone on the bench who can.[/quote]True.
[quote name=ACT]Reed has 1084 career PA’s against lefties. He has a.317/.374/470 mark against them.[/quote]
I mean there is value in that for a guy who can kill lefties and play all 3 OF position in bubbles opinion
[quote name=mb21]That’s what you think the vision is. If we’re smart enough to figure out Tyler Colvin isn’t going to be a regular every day player, so is any front office or manager regardless of how dumb they may be.
The Cubs saying they traded Fukudome to play Colvin was always nothing more than saying trading Fukudome wasn’t just about getting rid of him.[/quote]
You might be very well correct. I am not sure that Tyler is an everyday player. but i see no reason for him not to start against every RH pitcher for the rest of the season.
[quote name=mb21]Johnson could give Jackson a break now and then against a tough lefty. Not sure if he can lefties anyway so if the team plans to use Jackson in CF then they’d be wise to have someone on the bench who can.[/quote]
Eh. Aside from Soriano every OF in house who could be on the 2012 roster can play CF (Byrd, Campana, Reed, Colvin, Jackson)
[quote name=Berselius]Though if they bring back Johnson I can’t wait until Cuey benches Brett Jackson to give him playing time (dying laughing)[/quote]I’m guessing if they’re serious about contending that Jackson gets traded this offseason. If they want to contend next year, they’re going to have to move him for a really good player. I could see the Cubs acquiring Jose Baustista. He’s not exactly cheap, but he’s worth more than his contract. If they instead look at next year as building for the year after then they play Jackson.
In the last 4 seasons (~950 PA) Reed has walked 56 times. (dying laughing) (dying laughing) (dying laughing)
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]I’m still (dying laughing) @ Reed’s K:BB. He’s almost impossible to walk.[/quote]
he might ahve more HBP this year than BB’s
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[quote name=mb21]I agree. If Reed will come back for $1-2 million, sign him. My guess is that he gets closer to $3-5 million somewhere else.[/quote]
Holy shit ton of money batman! Thats a lot more than i was thinking he could get. I was thinking 2-3. But if someone has someone that can hit righties but is abysmal against lefties maybe you make the deal
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]True.[/quote]
What was Spandau Ballet’s hit song?
[quote name=Berselius]Eh. Aside from Soriano every OF in house who could be on the 2012 roster can play CF (Byrd, Campana, Reed, Colvin, Jackson)[/quote]Then just cross off CF and the point remains. If they’re going into the season with an lefty they can’t be confident can even hit lefties, they’re going to have a righty just in case.
[quote name=mb21]I agree. If Reed will come back for $1-2 million, sign him. My guess is that he gets closer to $3-5 million somewhere else.[/quote]
I’d be shocked if he gets more than 2 million from any team
[quote name=Dr. Aneus Taint]What was Spandau Ballet’s hit song?[/quote]Would you ask Tom Petty that question?
[quote name=mb21]Then just cross off CF and the point remains. If they’re going into the season with an lefty they can’t be confident can even hit lefties, they’re going to have a righty just in case.[/quote]
(dying laughing), I forgot that most of those hitters were left-handed.
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]
he might ahve more HBP this year than BB’s[/quote]That’s actually a good point. A healthy portion of Reed’s OBP is HPB-driven. His lack of walks has to be taken in context.
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]Holy shit ton of money batman! Thats a lot more than i was thinking he could get. I was thinking 2-3. But if someone has someone that can hit righties but is abysmal against lefties maybe you make the deal[/quote]I’m guessing Reed can be worth $3-5 million in a platoon. I don’t want the Cubs paying him for what he’s worth, though. I don’t want them paying anybody in 2012 what they’re worth.
[quote name=mb21]I’m guessing if they’re serious about contending that Jackson gets traded this offseason. If they want to contend next year, they’re going to have to move him for a really good player. I could see the Cubs acquiring Jose Baustista. He’s not exactly cheap, but he’s worth more than his contract. If they instead look at next year as building for the year after then they play Jackson.[/quote]
If we can get Bautista for Jackson you do it.. But they were talking Votto for Jackson.. I cant see that trade ever being made.
[quote name=Berselius](dying laughing), I forgot that most of those hitters were left-handed.[/quote]I think Montanez is a righty, but he’s not as good as Reed Jonson.
I mean is getting HBP a measurable skill. There are definitely some players that are much better at it than others..
I am looking at Marlon and Reed
[quote name=mb21]I think Montanez is a righty, but he’s not as good as Reed Jonson.[/quote]
Montanez is a righty but i dont think he can play CF at the major league level competently
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]If we can get Bautista for Jackson you do it.. But they were talking Votto for Jackson.. I cant see that trade ever being made.[/quote]Jackson alone won’t get Bautista. It’s more like Jackson, McNutt and Soto. A little birdy told me that Castillo was viewed as a potential starter for this team next year so Soto is either a backup, wins the job or traded this offseason. If you’re going to trade him, include him with some other prospects and get someone like a Bautista.
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]I mean is getting HBP a measurable skill. There are definitely some players that are much better at it than others..
I am looking at Marlon and Reed[/quote]Yes, getting hit by a pitch is a skill. See Biggio and Baylor.
[quote name=ACT]That’s actually a good point. A healthy portion of Reed’s OBP is HPB-driven. His lack of walks has to be taken in context.[/quote]He got hit by 21 pitches in 2006. (dying laughing)
Sorry to hear about your bad day at the fair MB
http://blogs.citypages.com/blotter/2011/08/sex_offender_cookie_monster_iowa_fair.php
[quote name=mb21]Yes, getting hit by a pitch is a skill. See Biggio and Baylor.[/quote]Saw an article where Carlos Quentin is on pace to be the all-time HBP leader.
[quote name=mb21]Jackson alone won’t get Bautista. It’s more like Jackson, McNutt and Soto. A little birdy told me that Castillo was viewed as a potential starter for this team next year so Soto is either a backup, wins the job or traded this offseason. If you’re going to trade him, include him with some other prospects and get someone like a Bautista.[/quote]There’s no way Soto is a backup. This organization isn’t that stupid.
[quote name=mb21]Yes, getting hit by a pitch is a skill. See Biggio and Baylor.[/quote]http://www.onionsportsnetwork.com/articles/craig-biggio-blames-media-pressure-for-stalling-at,2247/
[quote name=Berselius]I’d be shocked if he gets more than 2 million from any team[/quote]Johnson got a million this season after a .287 wOBA. I think the Cubs re-sign him for something like $2.5 million, but if he hits the free agent market I’ll be surprised if he gets less than $3 million. If some team wanted to platoon him in CF, he’d be worth twice that.
[quote name=mb21]Jackson alone won’t get Bautista. It’s more like Jackson, McNutt and Soto. A little birdy told me that Castillo was viewed as a potential starter for this team next year so Soto is either a backup, wins the job or traded this offseason. If you’re going to trade him, include him with some other prospects and get someone like a Bautista.[/quote]Would Toronto really trade someone after he signed that friendly of a contract after only one year? Why did they even sign him if they’re shopping him? Is their FO even more f’ed up then the Cubs’?
[quote name=mb21]Johnson got a million this season after a .287 wOBA. I think the Cubs re-sign him for something like $2.5 million, but if he hits the free agent market I’ll be surprised if he gets less than $3 million. If some team wanted to platoon him in CF, he’d be worth twice that.[/quote]
He’s still a 35 year old 4th OF, MB
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Would you ask Tom Petty that question?[/quote]
I don’t know what you’re talking about.
[quote name=ACT]There’s no way Soto is a backup. This organization isn’t that stupid.[/quote]
I read those remarks as “We think Castillo is good enough to start”, not necessarily “We think Castillo is good enough to make Geo a backup”
I’m not sure what that means.
[quote name=ACT]There’s no way Soto is a backup. This organization isn’t that stupid.[/quote]I agree with that.
[quote name=mb21]Jackson alone won’t get Bautista. It’s more like Jackson, McNutt and Soto. A little birdy told me that Castillo was viewed as a potential starter for this team next year so Soto is either a backup, wins the job or traded this offseason. If you’re going to trade him, include him with some other prospects and get someone like a Bautista.[/quote]
Brett jackson, McNutt and Soto for Bautista…
Ughhh. That kills me.. I think we do it.. I cant see why they would want Soto though. That team has more depth at catcher than any team not named the Reds.
I dont know what to think of McNutt. I just think he is hurt.
I jsut see Brett Jackson as a star. I really want him and Starlin at the top of a lineup going nuts.
But i really love Jose.
edit: If they want Castillo to start great. But lets make sure Quade is gone. God forbid we start Hill 120 games…
I would ahve no problem exploring what soto is worth and going with Clevenger and Castillo
[quote name=Berselius]He’s still a 35 year old 4th OF, MB[/quote]I don’t care about the age. The important part is what you quoted earlier. Obviously he isn’t going to get a 4 to 6 year deal because of his age, but age plays little factor when talking about a 1 year deal.
[quote name=Dr. Aneus Taint]I’m not sure what that means.
[/quote]
They think Castillo is good enough to start for some arbitrary MLB team, but that doesn’t mean that they think that Castillo should replace Soto.
[quote name=Berselius]Castillo.[/quote]
I’ve never met him.
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Reed has a 13:1 K:BB (dying laughing) His numbers this year are crazy. I don’t know how he’s been able to pull this off.
Of course, the
.424 BABiPscrappiness helps. (dying laughing)[/quote].[quote name=Berselius]I read those remarks as “We think Castillo is good enough to start”, not necessarily “We think Castillo is good enough to make Geo a backup”[/quote]I read them as Geovany Soto is gone. If the Cubs do believe Castillo could easily replace Soto, they trade Soto. I don’t know if what I heard is true or not.
Castillo is really mashing in the PCL, but pretty much everyone looks like Albert Pujols there (except Tyler).
[quote name=mb21]I read them as Geovany Soto is gone. If the Cubs do believe Castillo could easily replace Soto, they trade Soto. I don’t know if what I heard is true or not.[/quote]
If they’re even considering trading Soto that’s great news.
[quote name=ACT]Castillo is really mashing in the PCL, but pretty much everyone looks like Albert Pujols there (except Tyler).[/quote]
I just liked baseball when I was a kid.
[quote name=mb21]I don’t care about the age. The important part is what you quoted earlier. Obviously he isn’t going to get a 4 to 6 year deal because of his age, but age plays little factor when talking about a 1 year deal.[/quote]Is there another free agent OF who can wail on lefties and would be a little cheaper? Why not retain Sori as your right handed 4th outfielder, since most likely you have to pay him anyway?
With the Cubs luck, if they trade for Joey Bats he’ll just turn into his Pittsburgh-era self (dying laughing)
[quote name=ACT]Castillo is really mashing in the PCL, but pretty much everyone looks like Albert Pujols there (except Tyler).[/quote]I took a look at his MLE the other day and combined it’s about a .340 wOBA. It’s hard to figure Castillo out. He had a breakout season at AA at a young age for the level. Then struggled. He’s now hitting again.
He reminds me of Soto.
[quote name=josh]Is there another free agent OF who can wail on lefties and would be a little cheaper?[/quote]
I used to subscribe to a magazine called Monsters of Filmland.
What about Clavenger? I had read somewhere that he might be succeeding Castillo as the potential starter in Chicago.
[quote name=josh]Is there another free agent OF who can wail on lefties and would be a little cheaper? Why not retain Sori as your right handed 4th outfielder, since most likely you have to pay him anyway?[/quote]
His defense more than makes up for his bat
[quote name=josh]Is there another free agent OF who can wail on lefties and would be a little cheaper? Why not retain Sori as your right handed 4th outfielder, since most likely you have to pay him anyway?[/quote]I could see that, but I also think the Cubs want nothing to do with Soriano moving forward.
Yea add Toronto to the list of teams i dont want to trade with. AA and Friedman i would hang up on.
[quote name=JMan]What about Clavenger? I had read somewhere that he might be succeeding Castillo as the potential starter in Chicago.[/quote]I’m thinking back-up for Clevenger. If the Cubs moved Soto you’d have two new backstops in Chicago. They’d likely split playing time with one of them emerging as the starter. I could see it either way.
Just in case you forgot,
[quote name=mb21]If the Cubs moved Soto you’d have two new backstops in Chicago.[/quote]
So they’d definitely not win the division.
The other thing with Reed is that he’s such a crutch for Quade, I fear that he’d play way too much. I don’t want Captain Unfortunate Facial Hair taking any AB from Jackson.
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]The other thing with Reed is that he’s such a crutch for Quade, I fear that he’d play way too much. I don’t want Captain Unfortunate Facial Hair taking any AB from Jackson.[/quote]
Uh, music?
[quote name=JMan]What about Clavenger? I had read somewhere that he might be succeeding Castillo as the potential starter in Chicago.[/quote
I like clevenger. I think him and Castillo would be an excellent backstop combo.
I do like soto though
[quote name=mb21]I’m thinking back-up for Clevenger. If the Cubs moved Soto you’d have two new backstops in Chicago. They’d likely split playing time with one of them emerging as the starter. I could see it either way.[/quote]
You’re forgetting Koyie Hill. He has The Factor.
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]Yea add Toronto to the list of teams i dont want to trade with. AA and Friedman i would hang up on.[/quote]I don’t know if I have confidence in Bautista. I don’t think I’m alone in watching him for signs that he’ll crash back to Earth.
[quote name=josh]I don’t know if I have confidence in Bautista. I don’t think I’m alone in watching him for signs that he’ll crash back to Earth.[/quote]
You were instructed not to talk about shit like that.
He’s definitely worth keeping but at the same time should be able to bring back a pretty decent starter for this team and with Castillo/Clavenger in the wings there’s no reason not to start shopping him.
What other 3b might be available for trade next year? Batista would cost a ton but Geo should be flippable for someone decent.
I wonder if the Cubs could pry David Wright away from the Mets
[quote name=Berselius]I wonder if the Cubs could pry David Wright away from the Mets[/quote]
With what?
[quote name=Aisley]With what?[/quote]
Geo? Not sure. He only has one year left on his deal. I get the vibe from Mets fans in my twitter feed that the team isn’t all that happy with him.
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]The other thing with Reed is that he’s such a crutch for Quade, I fear that he’d play way too much. I don’t want Captain Unfortunate Facial Hair taking any AB from Jackson.[/quote]You’re going to have some righty on the bench who can play the outfield and hit lefties who will take ABs from Jackson anyway.
[quote name=Aisley]With what?[/quote]
A flathead screwdriver.
That was a bomb from Zimmerman
Wow, I didn’t realize Wright had such poor defensive numbers.
[quote name=Berselius]Wow, I didn’t realize Wright had such poor defensive numbers.[/quote]
Yeah he was the poster for the “makes web gems, awful at defense” crowd back in 06-07.
[quote name=mb21]Soto is either a backup, wins the job or traded this offseason[/quote]
the Cubs will either win, lose, or not win or lose
[quote name=WenningtonsGorillaCock]the Cubs will either
win, lose, ornot win or lose[/quote].[quote name=WenningtonsGorillaCock]the Cubs will either win, lose, or not win or lose[/quote]I guess what I meant was that based on what I heard he’s not guaranteed to be the starter next year. The Cubs have other thoughts.
[quote name=WenningtonsGorillaCock]the Cubs will
either win, lose, or not win orlose[/quote].randomly sat next to the guy who runs didthetribewinlastnight.com at last night’s Cubs game. Other than not shutting up about the Indians, he was an interesting chap. Would fit right in here (dying laughing)
From ESPN Game Tracker for Castro
Pitch # // Pitch
3 strike 2 (looking)
2 ball 1
9 foul
1 strike 1 (looking)
[quote name=WenningtonsGorillaCock]randomly sat next to the guy who runs didthetribewinlastnight.com at last night’s Cubs game. Other than not shutting up about the Indians, he was an interesting chap. Would fit right in here (dying laughing)[/quote]We did an interview with them after Fukudome was traded. (dying laughing)
[quote name=mb21]We did an interview with them after Fukudome was traded. (dying laughing)[/quote]oh yeah. I would have mentioned that had I remembered (dying laughing)
.251/.329/.400
That’s what PECOTA’s updated projection is for Brett Jackson.
[quote name=WenningtonsGorillaCock]oh yeah. I would have mentioned that had I remembered (dying laughing)[/quote]You were just embarrassed to be associated with this blog. We get it.
I guess 3 days is close enough to 30 games (dying laughing)
Edit: I guess Zimmerman is on a 19 game streak, so it makes a little more sense
So, theoretically, let’s suppose Dan Uggla breaks DiMaggio’s hit streak. Do you think that means he gets into the HOF?
[quote name=josh]So, theoretically, let’s suppose Dan Uggla breaks DiMaggio’s hit streak. Do you think that means he gets into the HOF?[/quote]No. Roger Maris isn’t in.
[quote name=josh]So, theoretically, let’s suppose Dan Uggla breaks DiMaggio’s hit streak. Do you think that means he gets into the HOF?[/quote]Yes. But his plaque will have an asterisk for his pathetic defense.
[quote name=mb21]You were just embarrassed to be associated with this blog. We get it.[/quote]I prefer to discredit myself on my own terms
[quote name=josh]So, theoretically, let’s suppose Dan Uggla breaks DiMaggio’s hit streak. Do you think that means he gets into the HOF?[/quote]No, he went 0-4 with 4K on July 1st.
[quote name=WaLi]No, he went 0-4 with 4K on July 1st.[/quote]None of us will forget where we were when Dan Uggla got a hit or something.
These GIFs were totally made for Cubs blogging:
http://clutch.mtv.com/2011/08/09/16-gifs-that-are-very-disappointed-in-you/
[quote name=Mish]These GIFs were totally made for Cubs blogging:
http://clutch.mtv.com/2011/08/09/16-gifs-that-are-very-disappointed-in-you//quote
Wow, that was a Werth-less play.
nyuck nyuck.
(dying laughing). I think a Soriano triple is even less likely than a Geo triple at this point
I saw that triple and I thought, “that looks like an inside-the-park homerun. Too bad Soriano’s running.”
GW and B,
DFW =
(dying laughing) that is Koyie Hill’s 12th career IBB and 2nd this year.
Barney shows us once again that his good “clutch” numbers earlier were a fluke.
[quote name=WaLi](dying laughing) that is Koyie Hill’s 12th career IBB and 2nd this year.[/quote]Cubs pitchers are terrible at hitting this year. And considering that they have perhaps the best hitting pitcher in baseball, that’s saying something.
Did Werth fall down on the Soriano triple or something?
[quote name=Aisley]Did Werth fall down on the Soriano triple or something?[/quote]He dove for it and it bounced off his glove.
[quote name=Dr. Aneus Taint]GW and B,
DFW =
[/quote]??
[quote name=Berselius]??[/quote]
DFW escaped from prison and is heading to Mexico.
In terms of not playing Tyler. The Cubs season may be lost, but Quade still needs to accumulate wins. Maybe his future is nil with the Cubs, but there are other teams that he may be able to talk his way into. He doesn’t just want to come across as a GM’s bitch.
Besides, if Hendry really wanted Colvin to get consistent playing time, he could swap him out for BJax and let Colvin try to solve his problems in the minors. Or call up Montenez. Hell Montenez was making more contact than Colvin.
Montenez could keep the bench warm as well as Colvin, too.
I don’t think Hendry cares if Colvin plays. I think way too much was being made of some throw away comment by a general manager after trading a guy the team had for 3 and a half years. Did anybody really believe the team traded Fukudome solely so they could play Colvin more?
Well, I would think he would want to try to salvage some value out of the kid. Maybe he’s planning on cutting him already, or something. Do you think they’re writing him off as a loss already?
[quote name=mb21]I don’t think Hendry cares if Colvin plays. I think way too much was being made of some throw away comment by a general manager after trading a guy the team had for 3 and a half years. Did anybody really believe the team traded Fukudome solely so they could play Colvin more?[/quote]No, but I still wish they didn’t condescend to the fanbase with this shit. Plus, it makes Hendry and Quade look stupid to talk about Colvin playing 5 times a week, and than have Quade turn around a week later and say the opposite. Just tell the fans you traded Fukudome to clear a spot in the OF for Jackson and to free up salary to make a run at a couple FA in the offseason. Why is it so hard for this FO to just be fucking honest?
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]No, but I still wish they didn’t condescend to the fanbase with this shit. Plus, it makes Hendry and Quade look stupid to talk about Colvin playing 5 times a week, and than have Quade turn around a week later and say the opposite. Just tell the fans you traded Fukudome to clear a spot in the OF for Jackson and to free up salary to make a run at a couple FA in the offseason. Why is it so hard for this FO to just be fucking honest?[/quote]
I think George Costanza’s line to Jerry explaining how he can beat the lie detector is apt: “It’s not a lie if YOU believe it.”
[quote name=Aisley]“It’s not a lie if YOU believe it.”[/quote]
Which is true.
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]No, but I still wish they didn’t condescend to the fanbase with this shit. Plus, it makes Hendry and Quade look stupid to talk about Colvin playing 5 times a week, and than have Quade turn around a week later and say the opposite. Just tell the fans you traded Fukudome to clear a spot in the OF for Jackson and to free up salary to make a run at a couple FA in the offseason. Why is it so hard for this FO to just be fucking honest?[/quote]That’s a LOT of words. “So Colvin can play” is way easier to say.
Anyone got the jersey shore fist pumping GIF handy?
[quote name=josh]Well, I would think he would want to try to salvage some value out of the kid. Maybe he’s planning on cutting him already, or something. Do you think they’re writing him off as a loss already?[/quote]Salvaging value out of him may in fact be playing him as sparingly as they have been. If he’s going to produce less than replacement you’re better off not playing him in terms of value received. Colvin isn’t exactly young, we basically know what he can do, and I wouldn’t be playing him over Reed Johnson either. We’re not talking about a player with a future of being an every day player. At best he’s a 4th or 5th outfielder. If he can’t take that job away from another 4th or 5th outfielder then he isn’t even that.
[quote name=mb21]I don’t think Hendry cares if Colvin plays. I think way too much was being made of some throw away comment by a general manager after trading a guy the team had for 3 and a half years. Did anybody really believe the team traded Fukudome solely so they could play Colvin more?[/quote]
i actually did because i really thought this organization wanted to know if he was in their plans for next year
[quote name=Mish]Anyone got the jersey shore fist pumping GIF handy?[/quote]Give me one minute
[quote name=Mish]Anyone got the jersey shore fist pumping GIF handy?[/quote]
[quote name=Mish]Anyone got the jersey shore fist pumping GIF handy?[/quote]
[quote name=Mish]Anyone got the jersey shore fist pumping GIF handy?[/quote]
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=jersey+shore+fist+pump+gif
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]i actually did because i really thought this organization wanted to know if he was in their plans for next year[/quote]I think they knew he wasn’t after he struggled to open the season, was sent down, and couldn’t even put things back together in a hitter’s league. I think MB is right. It was just a bunch of BS because Hendry didn’t want to say Fukudome was a salary dump.
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Give me one minute[/quote]
Ah, the gift of time…
[quote name=Dr. Aneus Taint]Ah, the gift of time…[/quote]You were told not to discuss this shit.
http://mlb.sbnation.com/2011/8/11/2357907/ron-santo-statue-hall-of-fame
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]i actually did because i really thought this organization wanted to know if he was in their plans for next year[/quote]I guess that was my thought too.
^^^ Keep that warm Dr. Taint, I’m sure Al will be along shortly to comment.
[quote name=Mish]^^^ Keep that warm Dr. Taint, I’m sure Al will be along shortly to comment.[/quote]I should just always use the quote function (dying laughing)
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Why is it so hard for all FO to just be fucking honest?[/quote]Why does it matter? I don’t care what the Cubs organization says about their intentions. I care about the actions and even those I care less about than I ever have. It’s easy to say something. Managers of all teams and all the general managers do a lot of talking. People stick microphones in their face and they’re forced to say something. They say stupid shit all the time. They say shit that is proven to be bullshit just minutes later. These guys don’t give a fuck about you or me. Their job isn’t to be honest. Their job is to win and they can do that while lying their asses off.
For what it’s worth, i didn’t even believe it at the time that Colvin was going to play. No team is going to stick a guy who has been as bad as Colvin in there on a mostly every day basis. He’s been horrible. Nobody with 100 or more PA has a lower wOBA. I was shocked he got called up after hitting so poorly at AAA.
[quote name=Dr. Aneus Taint]…[/quote]wtf is that
[quote name=bubblesdachimp]i actually did because i really thought this organization wanted to know if he was in their plans for next year[/quote]He may be in their plans next year, but it’s not as a starter. I’m pretty sure he could be a decent fill in that adds power off the bench against righties. That’s about it. I really don’t know what else we need to see from Colvin to know what he’s capable of.
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]I think they knew he wasn’t after he struggled to open the season, was sent down, and couldn’t even put things back together in a hitter’s league. I think MB is right. It was just a bunch of BS because Hendry didn’t want to say Fukudome was a salary dump.[/quote]Yeah, and there’s no reason to say he was either. Fukudome wasn’t a bad player and I don’t think he caused any problems in Chicago that we’re aware of. It was nice to see the organization actually treat a former player with some respect for once. I expected them to say they’d have trade whim for a bag of baseballs because he sucks ass BEFORE they traded him. (dying laughing)
Nice game by Dempster.
[quote name=ACT]Nice game by Dempster.[/quote]If he just had one pitch back
Sweeeeeeet.
RAMIREZ!
[quote name=mb21]RAMIREZ![/quote]
PEEE-NYA. He apparently hit that ball real hard.
Castro having another rough day. I’d be surprised if he doesn’t get rested tomorrow. Then again, I said that yesterday.
Ramriez only hit that because the pressure is off.
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Ramriez only hit that because the pressure is off.[/quote]Peen-ya only hit his b/c it’s a contract year.
[quote name=WaLi]wtf is that[/quote]
Looks like an ellipsis.
[quote name=Mish]^^^ Keep that warm Dr. Taint, I’m sure Al will be along shortly to comment.[/quote]
Yeah, because I assume you meant the gif.
KOWOH can browse, but not participate.
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Ramriez only hit that because the pressure is off.[/quote]
Does that counteract the contract year myth?
[quote name=Rice Cube]Does that counteract the contract year myth?[/quote]That’s just a myth.
[quote name=josh]That’s just a myth.[/quote]
Ah, and the pressure thing is reality. There’s my mistake.
[quote name=Rice Cube]Ah, and the pressure thing is reality. There’s my mistake.[/quote]No dinner for you.
Who broke Sean Marshall?
Yeah, Sean allowed 2 straight batters to make contact against him!
[quote name=josh]Who Cubbed Sean Marshall?[/quote]
.
[quote name=ACT]Yeah, Sean allowed 2 straight batters to make contact against him![/quote]Done.
Wood has looked a lot better the last couple times out. Best I’ve seen him pitch since 2008.
[quote name=mb21]Wood has looked a lot better the last couple times out. Best I’ve seen him pitch since 2008.[/quote]
Good variance.
[quote name=mb21]Wood has looked a lot better the last couple times out. Best I’ve seen him pitch since 2008.[/quote]Sure. The pressure is off now.
Just saw a mini-replay of Pena’s homer. I assume that one broke a window across Sheffield.
It’s a well-known fact that pitchers don’t perform as well when there is no pressure of contention.
[quote name=mb21]Wood has looked a lot better the last couple times out. Best I’ve seen him pitch since 2008.[/quote]8 straight K’s ties a Cubs record, per Bruce Miles
[quote name=josh]It’s a well-known fact that pitchers don’t perform as well when there is no pressure of contention.[/quote]
Thank goodness for Koyie Hill getting on base randomly or else Colvin wouldn’t have been able to bat today (dying laughing)
Anyone that was hoping to see Dave Bush in a Cubs uniform will be sorely disappointed. He went FA.
Bad Marmol today?
Marmol got screwed on that first walk.
Jeez he’s getting BABIPed to death now.
[quote name=Rice Cube]
BadVintage Marmol today.[/quote]correctedThis reminds of of last year when Ankiel was with the Braves and hit a bases-loaded double against Marm. Fortunately, this time the outcome was different.
BOOM.
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=17916101
Bryce Harper ———-> Bitchy
Former Cub magic from last night:
http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?content_id=17894475
Looks like the entire Rays team circle-jerked all over him afterwards too…
Hooray for variance!
The WPA on that play was 0.910.
Speaking of win probability, Marm came in to the game with the Cubs having a 92% chance of winning. He then brought it all the way down to 54% before taking it up to 100%.That’s impressively bad and good at the same time.
That seems to be the average Marmol save opportunity.
[quote name=ACT]Speaking of win probability, Marm came in to the game with the Cubs having a 92% chance of winning. He then brought it all the way down to 54% before taking it up to 100%.That’s impressively bad and good at the same time.[/quote](dying laughing)
This is still my favorite Marmol save: http://www.fangraphs.com/boxscore.aspx?date=2010-06-13&team=Cubs&dh=0&season=2010
Marm comes in with the tying run on first and no outs. He walks the first batter and then balks, so the tying run is on third and go-ahead run on second with no outs (win probability = 38.9 %!). I’m still amazed he got out of that one.
[quote name=ACT]This is still my favorite Marmol save: http://www.fangraphs.com/boxscore.aspx?date=2010-06-13&team=Cubs&dh=0&season=2010
Marm comes in with the tying run on first and no outs. He walks the first batter and then balks, so the tying run is on third and go-ahead run on second with no outs (win probability = 38.9 %!). I’m still amazed he got out of that one.[/quote]Mitch Marmol
[quote name=ACT]This is still my favorite Marmol save: http://www.fangraphs.com/boxscore.aspx?date=2010-06-13&team=Cubs&dh=0&season=2010
Marm comes in with the tying run on first and no outs. He walks the first batter and then balks, so the tying run is on third and go-ahead run on second with no outs (win probability = 38.9 %!). I’m still amazed he got out of that one.[/quote]
Soriano seems to have noticed the #Darwinning shirt in the bleachers.
(h/t @girl_noir)
That should be the Pic of the Day.
[quote name=mb21]That should be the Pic of the Day.[/quote]
It would have been the other night if I had noticed it.
[quote name=mb21]That should be the Pic of the Day.[/quote]Don’t tell him what to do.
Was she one of our contest winners?
Is that the Yellon version?
Yeah, she was.
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Don’t tell him what to do.[/quote]Good point. I got fired for doing that once before.
[quote name=GBTS]Is that the Yellon version?[/quote]
I don’t think so. I think we kept Adam’s original design for the shirts.
[quote name=mb21]Yeah, she was.[/quote]
That is awesome.
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Don’t tell him what to do.[/quote]
Don’t tell him to not tell me what to do.
[quote name=Aisle424]That is awesome.[/quote]Yeah it is. I didn’t specify something on the contest so she would have come in 2nd, but figured it would be best just to give it to both of them. Glad we did.
[quote name=Aisle424]Don’t tell him to not tell me what to do.[/quote]Don’t tell me not to tell him to not tell you what to do
[quote name=mb21]Yeah it is. I didn’t specify something on the contest so she would have come in 2nd, but figured it would be best just to give it to both of them. Glad we did.[/quote]
I went last night straight from work so I haven’t worn the Cubby Facepalm in forever. We didn’t have tickets for a long time and Monday was rained out. Maybe it will come back out for the Cardinals series.
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Don’t presume to tell me not to tell him to not tell you what to do[/quote].
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]Don’t tell me not to tell him to not tell you what to do[/quote]
I couldn’t have set that up there for you any better. Nice spike.
[quote name=GBTS].[/quote]You act, I feel.
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[quote name=Aisle424]I couldn’t have set that up there for you any better. Nice spike.[/quote]I’ve added my value to the blog for this month.
[quote name=Mercurial Outfielder]I’ve added my value to the blog for this month.[/quote]
More so than me.