... could ... Brew ... Phillies ... At some point, you have to ask which is more beneficial to the team... Hank White's lack of offense vs. all other aspects...
The Cubs signed Dempster to a 3-year deal today. I'm extremely pleased with this. Dempster has been one of the best closers in the NL this year. As the...
I still don't like long term contracts to relievers that don't have a long term track record of success in relief AND that have injury issues, but if you're...
With the Cubs leading 4-3 in the top of the 6th, 2 out runners on third and first, Grag Maddux due up. What do you do? Pinch hit right? Shake Greg's hand for...
It is time for our annual "nominate your favorite Cub." I will kick it off with my nomination of Adam Greenberg. No at bats, yet a 1000 OBP. While he was...
... One amazing stat about Lee I read. After years of meaningless homeruns from Sosa, it was a refreshing change to see Lee's homeruns mean something. Of...
HELLO GROUP YAK-ZIES ON CLARK WOULD BE HAPPY TO WORK W/THE GROUP FOR ALL YOUR GAMES WE HAVE 35 TV'S AND CAN BE SEEN ALL OVER THE BAR NOT TO MENTION THE GARDEN...
... GAMES ... Hey Yak! Can't make it over, but can you deliver a couple of burgers and some fries to my place here in Berkeley Ca? Don't worry, I'm a big...
... When my buddy and I were in Chicago last weekend we were joking (only half joking really) everytime Neifi got ahead in the count, that there is no way he...
Bottom line: I don't want Dusty back. I agree with your assessment-- Neifi is a fine bench player who can make contact. No reason to get rid of him due to...
... GAMES ... This would be great if more than maybe 2 or 3 of our members actually lived in Chicago!! Sorry Yakzie, you picked the wrong board to market to....
... I second that. It is funny, the thing that killed the team last year (failure to execute, bad fundamentals, etc.) is the same thing that killed them this...
The free agent OF class is pretty poor. But I did find one that I wouldn't mind seeing wearing Cubbie pinstripes next year. Brian Giles. Yes, he will be 35,...
... does it piss you off watching the Braves wonderful, marvelous rookies doing so well? I couldn't help but to see Murton hitting the home run Brian McCann...
... the ... This is exactly why I don't want the Cubs to sign Johnny Damon to a long-term deal. The Cubs have a guy who many consider to be a top- 15 prospect...
... Why ... to ... I suggest they sign Johnny Damon and trade Pie and Cory Patterson. It looks now that the Cubs will resign Baker to an extention and that in ...
Did anyone else watch the Yankee-Angels game tonight? Just another reason why Joe Morgan is suck a jackass. On a play in the 8th inning, ARod throws one to...
... it ... OBP. ... game ... Would you have chosen the Hebrew Hammer if it wasn't so close to the holidays? Part of me wants him to never again play in the...
... Giles. ... than a ... Giles ... Ramirez. ... and ... I'd love to see the Cubs get Hideki Matsui, but I can't see the Evil Empire letting him walk, and I...
I'll give you most of those guys, but Choi was getting playing time before he ran into Wood, and after the season he was converted into D. Lee - can't complain...
... time ... into ... And as I pointed out in my previous post, Bobby Hill was converted into Aramis Ramirez & Kenny Lofton. Brendan Harris and Justin Jones...
I like Giles, too, but would rather see Matsui in the outfield. We have the money to get him-- I think Steinbrenner is up against it with the luxury tax, or...
... with ... steady ... gamble on ... Cedeno ... second. ... I wouldn't mind Matsui either, I just don't think he will leave the Bronx. He wants to be there,...
... Hey, just for fun, I'm going to put my rose-colored glasses on for a second, and sip some Kool-Aid. The Cubs have a lot of money they can spend this...
... I think everyone saw this coming when he entered the game. What is it with the Braves that they tend to have a big dumb hick in their bullpen? Basically...