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QUOTE(aboz56 @ Apr 26, 2005 -> 01:04 PM) Cubs are notorious for giving up some future mlb pitchers. Dontrelle Willis, Jon Garland and I believe the nasty Sisco kid we saw in Kansas City was a Rule 5 pick from the Cubs. That being said, don't trade them anyone on the MLB roster. If they want Kevin Walker, by all means, deal away. Although I don't see us trading with the Cubs. We can't trade Walker till June 30th. He was a free agent signing.

QUOTE(Winnin Ugly @ Apr 26, 2005 -> 11:27 AM) Ken Rosenthal was on Sporting News radio talking about the Cubs bullpen and he mention that Jim Hendry called KW about one of our bullpen guys... i cant think of who we would want from the Cubs Just because Hendry called, that doesn't mean that KW was "listening". KW put a lot of effort into building this bullpen, and I think he'd have to be overwhelmed to bust it up.

QUOTE(JimH @ Apr 26, 2005 -> 11:07 AM) Great, thanks. I've saved the picture and named it Quickman's Twin. ROFLMFAO!

QUOTE(3E8 @ Apr 26, 2005 -> 11:01 AM) The more lefties in the lineup, the better. Harden has a tendancy to walk lefties much more than righties. So far this year, he's walked 6 LHB, but 0 RHB. So if we fill the lineup with LHB, and actually try to be patient hitters for one game, it could pay dividends. The only flaw with that theory is we don't take walks.

I usually make one all star vote ... and I vote for the players that I think are deserving. It's definitely way too early to make that determination now.

QUOTE(mreye @ Apr 26, 2005 -> 10:56 AM) Uh oh. Don't do anything rash. Contact the authorities and see if he's required to tell you the truth. If he is, get his ass in trouble. If not, just let him know you know the truth and keep an eye on him. Don't get yourself in trouble by kicking his ass. That's the last thing your family needs. I agree. There is no need in bringing trouble upon yourself if nothing has happened that warrants it. I think EJ has done what needed to be done.

QUOTE(ptatc @ Apr 26, 2005 -> 10:51 AM) I'm not an insider, however, I have been in the medical field for awhile. After 7 months on crutches the atrophy is definitely expected. It's not his calf that is causing the problem, it's the tendons on the medial arch of his foot near the heel. He has had problems in this area in the past. The tendon controls the raising and lowering of the arch. This is under a tremendous amount of force while running. This tendon also happens to insert on the bone he fractured. As long as the fracture has healed, which if he is running it has, they need to find a way to calm down the inflammation and get back to running. Any runner who has had this tendonitis knows how tough it is, let alone a man the size of Frank. It is usually treated with meds and orthotic in the shoes. The meds didn't work so they gave him a cortisone injection. I also read where they modified his shoes. This also does not seemed to have worked.The next step is probaly rest. I'm sure they are doing other modalities in the training room but these will not help the running. I hope Steff is right and that he is doing better than what they are saying because if not he will need more rest to decrease the inflammation. He will need to do this before he can rebuild the strength to run and begin his rehab assignment. Hey! Thanks for that info.

QUOTE(EvilJester99 @ Apr 26, 2005 -> 10:38 AM) I just checked the web site again and it does have a "Details" button to click on and I found out what he actually did. He lied bold f***ing face. Its says his crime is AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SEXUAL ABUSE/VICTIM You've let him know he doesn't want to cross you. Pedophiles are looking for easy, helpless victims. This is not a man. This is cowardly son of a b****. You won't have any problems with the piece of s***. I love Ozzie!

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Apr 26, 2005 -> 10:37 AM) I think its Adrian Mcpherson That's what make the draft great ... everyone has an opinion. They're like ..... nah! ... I ain't going there.

Enough of this. I'm done. Have a good day Mr. Allen.

QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Apr 26, 2005 -> 10:26 AM) I never said you called me a name. You referred to Magglio as a"whiny little b**** who can't shut the f*** up." That was the name calling I was referring to. Using phrases like that doesn't do anything for me. You are under the mistaken impression that I care if I impress you. I'm not real worried about impressing someone that doesn't know the difference between "balling" and "bawling".

QUOTE(shakes @ Apr 26, 2005 -> 10:21 AM) PK is a good fastball hitter, I'd like to see him in the lineup. Harden has been lights out, but I don't want to treat him like Cy Young just yet. We have enough lefties IMHO. Actually .. my thinking was more along the lines of contact hitters as opposed to lefties. I believe we'll have to scratch for our runs tonight.

I believe Frank's atrophy was to be expected. I don't believe that would be a problem if he could work his leg without pain. He may have found a way to do so anyway. Perhaps an insider can answer that question.

QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Apr 26, 2005 -> 10:12 AM) No, for his reply giving me the finger, plus using the same vulgar language his idol Ozzie uses. I answered all his questions in his reply to me, but then he had to go name calling, losing all his credibility with me. Just exactly what name did I call you?

QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Apr 26, 2005 -> 10:12 AM) No, for his reply giving me the finger, plus using the same vulgar language his idol Ozzie uses. I answered all his questions in his reply to me, but then he had to go name calling, losing all his credibility with me. You're the one that questioned my credibility. A good old fashioned :fyou is all you deserved.

QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Apr 26, 2005 -> 10:05 AM) Why can't Ozzie call the game from the dugout? A lot of teams have the pitches called by someone in the dugout. The fact that he was balling shows he didn't want to leave even though he apparently wasn't wanted, at least by the pitching staff. If pitchers didn't want to throw to him, and he was told this, he wouldn't have been upset being told he was going someplace else. Ozzie has to bring this up a year after the guy is dealt. Why? It would have been better if Ozzie mentioned Lee by name, because he is supposed to be a straight shooter, and he has no problem mentioning everyone else by name. You lost all credibility with the end of your reply. Ok ... My credibility is shot because you say so. :rolly One other thing ..... :fyou

QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Apr 26, 2005 -> 09:46 AM) Because I don't want to read thru this thread, where was Bradley projected to go before the draft? I've heard various reports saying he was a reach and he was a good pick at that spot. Angelo would have wanted to trade down, and he still probably would have gotten Benson (unless the Cards decide to take him at 8), but because this draft was so even from 5 to 25ish and even later, the offers just weren't good enough. Oh and 2 words. Chris Canty. This guy is easily going to be the steal of the draft if he stays healthy. Book it. I think the steal of the draft will be Jason Campbell.

Happy Birthday soldier, sailor, airman or marine (which ever is applicable)

QUOTE(JimH @ Apr 26, 2005 -> 09:44 AM) That's really something. So far, the decision to put him on the team over Davis and Burke is paying big dividends. I really like how he sets up behind the plate and he appears to be quite good defensively. Clutch 2 run HR's off Barry Zito are a huge unexpected bonus. If he keeps being that effective behind the plate, I don't care if he is an automatic out, as he was characterized somewhere on this board.

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QUOTE(Dick Allen @ Apr 26, 2005 -> 09:45 AM) The fact that Olivo balled like a little kid and was in total shock when he was traded would indicate to me Ozzie hadn't told him about pitchers not wanting to throw to him. If I or anyone was a catcher who pitchers didn't want to throw to, I would not be shocked if I was traded, nor would I be sad about it. Concerning Lee, KW had mentioned many times how they stroked Carlos, telling him he was a great fielder etc. Ozzie popping off at Soxfest about Lee going into second base, but of course, not mentioning him by name was a cheap shot. His vulgar language and personal threats to Magglio is just wrong,especially to an organization trying to promote a family type atmosphere. That kind of talk is going to attract the kind of scum that hop on the field and try to bust up umpires. Olivo probably wasn't told that the pitchers didn't want to throw to him, but I'd bet he was talked to about his game calling on numerous occasions. As for him "balling" when traded, he didn't want to be traded. What's that got to do with this issue? Nothing, that's what. As for Lee, if Ozzie would have named him would that have been better in your esteemed opinion. And Magglio, he's brought this s*** upon himself. He's a whiny little b**** that can't shut the f*** up and Ozzie let him have it. Good for Ozzie I say.

Totally awesome post Gettysburg.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Apr 26, 2005 -> 07:43 AM) I would guess the answer to most of those questions is yes. Ozzie has no problems saying what is on his mind to anyone. People have a tendency to assume something didn't happen if it was never reported in the press. I'd bet Ozzie and Coop talk to Olivo about his game calling skills, or lack thereof, many times. I know KW and Ozzie talked to Lee about what they expected from him, as that was reported in the press shortly after the Hunter/Burke game.

It appears Jon has finally achieved a level of maturity that I've been telling everyone to be patient for. If he gets that swagger of confidence, Judy will be left in the rear view mirror.

QUOTE(Kid Gleason @ Apr 26, 2005 -> 07:44 AM) I wasn't trying to give an excuse for stuff by saying Sox fans have always been a certain way, but I just find it funny how I will see Sox fans get all bitter about comments made about the rowdiness that is associated, and then open a book written about the Sox in 1906, and you see the exact same things written about Sox fans. As for the "clueless" among us, I think that is throughout Baseball in general. The game doesn't attract the same serious passion it always did in the past. Baseball, up until I am guessing the late 80's (or the strike) was always THE sport in the country. Now it has completely given way to Football, and in this area during the 90's it was all Bulls. But people have lost the seriousness of Baseball, as a whole. IMO. I think 8 decades of no championship just might have something to do with the general lack of passion towards baseball in Chicago. Just call that a hunch.