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QUOTE (Chet Kincaid @ Jun 13, 2009 -> 11:21 PM) I think Kenny has Thornton involved in a blockbuster trade. He doesn't want him to get hurt or diminish his trade value. Could be the other way around, and he's trying to showcase the other guys.

Why has Matt Thornton become our mop-up man?

Give Beckham another year, and he'd have about 4 homers already in his 10 plus games.

You don't think Cooper wouldn't love to try and trade for Jeremy Jeffress?? Throws 98 mph consistently, just has never put it all together.

Oh Beckham...flies out 399 feet to center field.

QUOTE (knightni @ Jun 13, 2009 -> 11:07 PM) I still say, if he keeps performing, that they should trade him as soon as possible while he has value. Basically what I say in the post above. I know some will get mad at these type of posts, but talk about the ultimate sell high

This is amazing by Contreras. Not only am I proud for him personally, but his trade value has got to be sky rocketing right now if we want to trade him. You don't think a team like the Brewers wouldn't give up a good package to get him pitching for them instead of Parra?

QUOTE (JPN366 @ Jun 13, 2009 -> 10:03 PM) He'll usually bite and miss. That's his big weakness at this point, pitch recognition. From what you've seen, is this Danks problem also?

PK had the single greatest sports moment in my life (grand slam in game 2 of the WS). With that said, if we have to trade him, I'll wish him the best and hope we get a good return. He'll always be one of my favorite sports players.

PK looking great today. Parra = not very good

Not only is it great for Beckham to get some productivity into his stat line, but as a Cubs hater, hopefully this will convince Milwaukee to acquire another starting pitcher.

2 rbi!!

Nice going Twins. Win tomorrow, and then lose the rest of your games this season.

Um, Milton Bradley just took a 2-2 slider literally right down the plate that wasn't called strike 3. It might be the worst call in the history of professional sports, and I'm not sure that is an overexaggeration. Everyone on the field froze. I never want to hear another word from Cubs fans about the umpires.

The ironic thing is Peavy hurt his ankle in his first game after he declined the trade. If he approved the trade, this injury never happens.

I still will never understand how Harden gets so many swings and misses. 92 mph fastball with only a splitter (disguised as a change-up). He has to have at least 20 misses already today.

Great to see Konerko back in the lineup.

QUOTE (BearSox @ Jun 13, 2009 -> 06:30 PM) Right now, I'd rather face Pujols than Mauer, but that's only because Mauer has been absolutely on fire since he came back. Exactly

The Cubs pitched to Mauer with a runner on 2nd, 2 outs. He of course delivered an RBI single. I don't care how good Morneau is, you simply don't pitch to the best hitter on this planet.

Chicagosports.com has all the North stuff and webio's problems.

QUOTE (Brian @ Jun 12, 2009 -> 08:25 PM) Pedro Cerrano running out of the baseline to help a bird he hit with a ball.... Well done

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Jun 13, 2009 -> 04:18 AM) You don't have to. KW, Buddy Bell, etc. have to. Seems like the kid was definitely rushed despite the tools and alittle bad luck. He needs to get stronger. He looks like a little kid out there, and even though he makes good contact, he looks to be a warning track power type hitter when he gets a hold of it.

Hopefully our relievers continue to perform as well as they have this year, as you'd hate to see them lose their trade value while hurting the team as well. 3 straight nice starts by our young pitchers. And Beckham, please start getting some hits, as it's going to get annoying having to continuously defend your spot in the big leagues.

Really good lists so far, good job guys.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jun 12, 2009 -> 09:33 PM) In addition to a slimming down of personal attacks, I wouldn't mind seeing an end to the "I'm too good for this thread" or "Not this again" posts that have been becoming more frequent as this season wears on. Good point...for example, threads discussing Greg Walker's job secruity after getting shut out in 3 of 4 games by terrible pitchers.