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QUOTE(Palehosefan @ Dec 4, 2005 -> 09:13 PM) 1.6 wasn't the right call. The clock stops when the ball is completely through the net, there was no more than 1 second on the clock when it finally made its way through. You're just wrong here palehose. You know I try to be as objective as I can be when it comes to Duke on here but 1.6 was the right call.

QUOTE(wilmot825 @ Dec 4, 2005 -> 09:11 PM) They have now dumped catcher Paul Lo Duca to the Mets for prospects....I guess if u want anyone from Florida, just give up crap...Hey have Kenny try for Dontrelle for like idk...Borchard? Ya....no.

Ok, rushing the court is ridiculously dumb.

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JJ has played like a retard these last few minutes.

I love rotoworld: According to FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal, the Cubs could make a serious run at A.J. Burnett after losing out on Rafael Furcal. Well, he's probably a better hitter than Neifi Perez, but can he really play shortstop? The Cardinals and Blue Jays appear to be the top suitors for Burnett at the moment, though the Mets, Nationals, Rangers and Mariners could also be in the running.

QUOTE(THEWOOD @ Dec 4, 2005 -> 04:14 PM) You care to make a wager? On PSU beating FSU? Sig bet is really the only thing we can do, so I'm up for that.

QUOTE(zenryan @ Dec 4, 2005 -> 03:58 PM) an 8-4 team that very well could beat PSU Not a chance.

Chris Chambers had a decent day.

Byrd is a real solid pitcher, nice pickup for Cleveland. He'll be a nice replacement for Elarton, they still need a find a replacement for Millwood though.

QUOTE(AnthraxFan93 @ Dec 4, 2005 -> 12:39 PM) besides..remember the last time we traded for a pitcher with the A's..That worked out well huh? Yup, that actually worked out just fine.

QUOTE(maggsmaggs @ Dec 4, 2005 -> 11:46 AM) Freddy is a big, strong guy, so the injury concern doesn't worry me, but I hope he doesn't have more arm fatigue than usual. Basically, the tournament is his spring training starts, so it shouldn't be that much of an issue. Except he's pitching in real games. Big difference between just throwing in spring training to actually pitching in these games in which are going to be meaningful for the participants.

QUOTE(spataro51 @ Dec 4, 2005 -> 11:29 AM) i am concerned because he was showing signs of fatigue at the end of last year To the tune of a 2.14 era in the playoffs. The injury factor just really worries me, especially with a pitcher. Extra time pitching meaningless(meaningless to me) games doesn't sit with me well. Obviously you can't tell Freddy he cant pitch in this though, this is his decision and hopefully everything works out fine.

QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Dec 4, 2005 -> 11:17 AM) Link to it being offical? If it is true, the biggest question in my mind would be if Ozzie is managing the club or not. If Oz is the manager of Venezuela, I dont have a problem with it, because from what Ozzie had been quoted on, he seems concerned to have Garcia go, and if Ozzie had control of Garcia, im sure he would not let him get to many innings in, or get fatigued in the least. Very good point. Still, this does scare the hell out of me. I just don't like our pitchings having unnecessary work. Hopefully I'm just worrying about nothing and everything goes fine.

Mets Are Said to Be in Talks for Marlins Catcher The Mets have extended offers to the top two free-agent catchers, but it is becoming increasingly likely that they will fill their catching void by trading for Paul Lo Duca. They are involved in "very serious" discussions with the Florida Marlins about acquiring Lo Duca, according to a baseball official who was granted anonymity because he did not want to jeopardize the negotiations. The official said he did not know whom the Marlins would receive, but at this point they may not be picky. In cutting payroll, they are searching for young, cheap talent, along the lines of the two midlevel prospects they acquired from Minnesota on Friday in exchange for second baseman Luis Castillo. Edited with link: http://www.nytimes.com/2005/12/04/sports/b...all/04mets.html

QUOTE(Dam8610 @ Dec 3, 2005 -> 11:54 PM) So Zito is better than Garland, but Garland's value is Ortiz, Ramirez, and Boston's 2 best pitching prospects (??? and Papelbon)? So is Zito's value Ortiz, Ramirez, Varitek, and their 3 best pitching prospects? I think it was pretty obvious he was just exaggerating for the fact that there is no way Jon is going anywhere.

QUOTE(BlackBetsy @ Dec 3, 2005 -> 11:45 PM) FYI - the article entitled "Furcal is key to Cubs' Big Plans" written by Dave Van Dyck is no longer on the Trib web site. That organization moves fast to protect themselves from embarrassment. Haha, nice catch.

It's nice to have Juan Uribe for that gigantic contract we gave him last offseason.

QUOTE(Frank the Tank 35 @ Dec 3, 2005 -> 11:32 PM) Silvy has that wager with Carmen that if the Sox get Pierre, he will allow Bruce Levine to come into the studio and kick him in the groin. Irrespective of how childish it would be, it would be hilarious. To bad I actually like Silvy. Now if it was Mariotti, I would demand Kenny make a trade for Juan.

QUOTE(SoxFan562004 @ Dec 3, 2005 -> 11:13 PM) The upfront money really sold Furcal, he liked the idea he got more than Tejada per year Well that kind of puts the deal in perspective. I like Furcal, I think he's a damn solid player and if he can keep his errors down like he did this year he's a gold glover. 13 mill per year though is nuts.

QUOTE(White Sox Josh @ Dec 3, 2005 -> 10:43 PM) The Dodgers overpayed but Furcal is pretty good. I wouldn't bat him leadoff. When he struggles it's because he gets "Home Run Happy" and his swing gets really long. I think that Izturis is a better fielder than Furcal. JMO. The ideal spot when Izturis gets back is to bat Furcal either 2nd or down in the lineup. Izturis should still be in the #1 slot. The same Izturis with the career .295 obp?? I actually like Izturis cause I love watching him play ss but he's not a leadoff hitter.

QUOTE(SouthPaw @ Dec 3, 2005 -> 10:40 PM) thanks, i would have posted a higher res version cause it would look better....but photobucket won't allow it Very well done. Great job.

This one really has to hurt the Cubs and their fans. I think most people(myself included) thought that Furcal going to the Cubs was as good a bet as there was this offseason. Oh well.

QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Dec 3, 2005 -> 10:25 PM) I think Hendry is going to be taking alot of flak for this, even if Furcal got WAY more than he should have. You watch, Hendry might get overly aggressive here. However, like you said, never doubt the Cubs.... You're probably right, the Cubs need some kind of good PR and they need a leadoff hitter more then anything. That organization just never surprises me though so who knows.

QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Dec 3, 2005 -> 10:19 PM) Btw, I expect the Cubs to get Pierre in the next 72 hours, and pay a little more than they need to because of this loss.... Ya know, normally I would completely agree with you. However this is the organization that had no problem starting last year with Corey Patterson as their leadoff man.