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 Oct 31, 2011 -> 06:58 AM
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Oct 31, 2011 -> 07:00 AM
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Soxtalk Group Thinker Group: Admin Posts: 103,874 Joined: March 26, 2003 From: Michigan City, IN Member No.: 298 |
PWSullivan Paul Sullivan
Ramirez tells CUbs he's not exercising $16 million option, as expected. Cubs save $2 million buyout, get draft picks. |
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Oct 31, 2011 -> 12:06 PM
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One toke over the line Group: Members Posts: 29,626 Joined: January 24, 2005 From: West Loop Member No.: 2,022 |
Theo will hit 80 hr's and pitch 20 shutouts.
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Oct 31, 2011 -> 12:18 PM
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For I have returned to have my vengeance Group: Admin Posts: 90,726 Joined: April 25, 2005 From: Knoxville Member No.: 2,262 |
QUOTE OzzieGuillen: Filming Pepsi commercial en venezuela wit Carlos Z and Bobby yesss http://t.co/oXzXt70i
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Nov 1, 2011 -> 06:14 AM
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Hall of Famer Group: Members Posts: 8,452 Joined: January 31, 2004 From: Joliet Member No.: 1,343 |
God I am already so sick of all the Cubs talk on the radio..
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Nov 1, 2011 -> 06:20 AM
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Minor League Manager Group: Members Posts: 15,388 Joined: May 10, 2008 From: NW Burbs Member No.: 7,172 |
QUOTE (EvilJester99 @ Nov 1, 2011 -> 07:14 AM)  God I am already so sick of all the Cubs talk on the radio.. Combined with the Bears bye week & NBA lockout, it is has been nonstop. (Unfortunately no cares about hockey still) |
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Nov 1, 2011 -> 07:36 AM
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Starter Group: Members Posts: 3,269 Joined: May 25, 2011 From: Indiana Member No.: 8,330 |
QUOTE (EvilJester99 @ Nov 1, 2011 -> 08:14 AM) God I am already so sick of all the Cubs talk on the radio.. I would gladly trade the non-stop Louisville/Kentucky basketball talk, even in May-September, for the non-stop Cubs talk. |
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Nov 1, 2011 -> 07:43 AM
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Late Inning Replacement Group: Members Posts: 2,861 Joined: March 1, 2006 From: In my tree. Member No.: 3,529 |
I really don't think Epstein will have an open checkbook, especially in his first year. That is how Hendry put the Cubs into the situation they currently find themselves in. Saber guys usually work better on limited funds too (Tampa Bay is exhibit A). Interesting dynamics this offseason. You have two first baseman on the market and a shiny new hire by the Cubs. Instinct tells you to make an even bigger splash and get one of these once in a lifetime guys (Pujols/Fielder) away from another team in your very division nonetheless, but the right guy for the job may be the one who was already there this year (Pena). I think Epstein should put his focus and resources elsewhere on the roster. I also think you let Quade ride out his deal and then let him go next year.
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Nov 1, 2011 -> 08:22 AM
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For I have returned to have my vengeance Group: Admin Posts: 90,726 Joined: April 25, 2005 From: Knoxville Member No.: 2,262 |
QUOTE Monday, they declined the $3 million option of pitcher Jeff Samardzija. LinkThe Cubs can cut Samardzija's $2.8 million salary by as much as 20 percent, paying him $2.24 million in 2012. Samardzija signed a five-year, $10 million deal on the day of the 2007 Cubs Convention, with options in 2012 and 2013. He has a $3.5 million option in 2013, when he'll be arbitration-eligible. QUOTE The Cubs also must work out a deal to pay the Red Sox compensation for the Epstein signing. Commissioner Bud Selig gave the two teams until Tuesday to cut a deal, threatening to become the sole arbiter if they could not get anything done.
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Nov 1, 2011 -> 08:27 AM
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Starter Group: Members Posts: 3,269 Joined: May 25, 2011 From: Indiana Member No.: 8,330 |
I can think of a Chicago team that could really use Samardzija right about now.
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Nov 1, 2011 -> 08:30 AM
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cOld fIre Group: Admin Posts: 27,498 Joined: May 21, 2005 From: Sleepy Hollow, Illinois Member No.: 2,344 |
QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Nov 1, 2011 -> 09:27 AM) I can think of a Chicago team that could really use Samardzija right about now. Eh, that ship has sailed. I cant really see him being much more than a Brian Finneran at this point in his career, it wasnt like he was blessed with amazing speed |
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Nov 1, 2011 -> 08:31 AM
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Minor League Manager Group: Members Posts: 15,388 Joined: May 10, 2008 From: NW Burbs Member No.: 7,172 |
QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Nov 1, 2011 -> 09:27 AM) I can think of a Chicago team that could really use Samardzija right about now. Meh. They already have one grindy white WR, they don't need another one. |
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Nov 1, 2011 -> 04:59 PM
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Late Inning Replacement Group: Members Posts: 2,526 Joined: July 30, 2008 From: Western Burbs Member No.: 7,274 |
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Nov 1, 2011 -> 05:14 PM
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Birmingham (AA) Group: Members Posts: 642 Joined: December 30, 2007 Member No.: 6,964 |
QUOTE (PlaySumFnJurny @ Nov 1, 2011 -> 06:59 PM) "world-reknown curse-breaker Theo Epstein." LOL |
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Nov 1, 2011 -> 09:16 PM
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Mr. Pessimism Group: Members Posts: 82,329 Joined: June 20, 2004 Member No.: 1,578 |
Paul Sullivan talking today about Cubs wanting to sign Buehrle if he lowers his price.
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