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Everyone has extremely short memories, Joe wasnt exactly a gg'er when he first played 3B for the Sox. Fields has the ability to be an all-star caliber player, lets see if he can realize that potential.

Osu pulls in john simon for its 2009 class, most likely the #1 recruit out of ohio next year. Between goebel, mobley, williams, simon and possibly hale, our dt's are loaded.

QUOTE(The Critic @ Dec 26, 2007 -> 08:33 PM) It's a decent gamble for the Padres. If he comes back and shows anything meriting another deal, I'd think the Padres would have the upper hand at keeping him, due to them taking a chance on him this season (plus being the "hometown team"). I dont agree at all, they paid him money to try out for other teams, he wont play enough this year to make a decent contribution and most likely wont remain with the team next season. On top of that 4 other teams took a look at his medical records and stopped pursuing him. The only good gamble would have been a minor league contract.

QUOTE(JohnCangelosi @ Dec 26, 2007 -> 06:13 PM) <!--quoteo(post=1553218:date=Dec 26, 2007 -> 06:08 PM:name=max power)-->QUOTE(max power @ Dec 26, 2007 -> 06:08 PM) <!--quotec-->No thanks. You said "if he is going to be healthy, he will this season." I don't think he will this season. We've got a guy who will likely put up a higher OBP if he stays healthy in LF already. Do you think Jerry Owens will be that guy? Or are you talking about Carlos Quentin? Well, if thats the case, then I say we just put our hopes on Jerry Owens in CF this year and leading off which is mildly disturbing... Jerry's upside is probably Juan Pierre in his prime, not great, but passable.

Josh jenkins decommits from wvu, ohio state is considered the front runner.

I never realized how many inside pitches he crushed this season.

regardless of their entertainment purposes, a prospect who has the ceiling and future of a possible best pitcher ever like Pedro would be at least mentioned by them in the top 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. The fact that he isnt speaks volumes. Fact is, the guy doesnt have that ceiling, few players ever do.

QUOTE(SoxFanForever @ Dec 22, 2007 -> 08:54 PM) Speaking of defense, what are peoples thoughts on Barker's first game back up with the Hawks? I didn't see the whole game so I can't really give much input. He played well, made a couple of small mistakes with the puck, but I felt better with him out there than some of the other crap we have put on the ice. I really like the direction of letting the kids come up and prove themselves as well, the energy and creativity is at quite a high right now.

I understand you POV as you have stated it several times. I just find it hard to believe that anyone is comparing the number 178th ranked prospect to one of the best pitchers of all time. It just doesnt compute. Gio in comparison is in the high 20's rankings, and should be worth more than Volquez. Ive seen a few prospect articles that state he could be a solid #2.

QUOTE(beck72 @ Dec 22, 2007 -> 08:40 PM) Roberts isn't worth a deal involving one of those two. John Sickels has Gallagher and Veal rated #3 and #7 with grades of B and B- respectively. Of the cubs prospects? I have them 5 and 6 from BA. Neither are in the top 50, and I believe only Veal is top 100 if that.

Finally beating the Gators.

Ok, fair enough, I just disagree. I see Pedro as one of the all time bests, and I feel his pitches were all plus plus and had a ton of natural movement that you just cannot teach.

QUOTE(BearSox @ Dec 22, 2007 -> 01:05 PM) well, isn't the suppossed Cubs offer Murton, Gallagher and Patterson? I think we can match that... Easily. Gallagher isnt even a top prospect, Patterson has a ton of question marks, and Murton is really a platoon player.

I respect your scouting opinion and all, but I personally dont think his stuff is comparable to Pedro, Pedro has/had a nice late breaking fastball and amazing ancillary stuff, Volquez has a straight hard fastball and a good change, but a pedestrian curve.

Volquez had dropped off in prospect status as of late. He isnt quite the DVD player he once was. Should be a good fit in the NL though. Pretty good trade for both teams.

Alright nice work!!!

wow, this thread turned ugly quick.

The amount of teams that have looked at Priors meds and taken themsevles out of the running says enough for me. Hes done.

QUOTE(Texsox @ Dec 14, 2007 -> 11:19 PM) Thoughts? I'm thinking that portability will not be much of an issue, so a powered one will be fine. It will be primarily a backup, but perhaps I'd store some extra music and pictures in it that I do not need 24/7 access to. I got a 200 gig portable for cheap as hell on the internet.

The cubs always filling their stadium is a myth. Its more of a recent development. Wrigleyville was scum for many decades.

QUOTE(nitetrain8601 @ Dec 20, 2007 -> 10:24 PM) Why does everyone seemingly make fun of the towel drill? Because over his career, hes thrown more towels than baseballs.

He'll make less than Carlos Silva. That alone is a good value.

QUOTE(fathom @ Dec 20, 2007 -> 02:29 PM) Media reports have the Cubs close to acquiring Roberts for Murton/Gallagher/another prospect. He would be just an ideal acquisition for the Cubs. I love this offseason! What a horrible deal for the O's. Murton is the prize in that package and he isnt worth Roberts.

MIAMI!!!!! And its Miami University folks, it was a school before Florida was a state.

Gaborik with 5 goals and an assist tonight.