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Soto blew that one

So when is Juan running/

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 27, 2010 -> 01:27 PM) I'd rather have Linebrink. how about if the Cubs were to pay the differences between their salaries?

QUOTE (T R U @ Jun 27, 2010 -> 12:37 PM) I don't think the run isn't impressive.. they have won 11 in a row and what, 15 of 16? That's impressive.. I don't see what the problem is with wanting them to finally do good against AL competition before getting my hopes up.. You might be able to downplay the Cubs and Pirates pretty easily. The Nationals were pretty much a 500 team before we saw them. But we also beat Stausburg, so that by itself is worth mentioning. Atlanta has also been pounding the American League, taking 2 of 3 from both Tampa Bay and Minnesota, swept KC, plus they have beaten Detroit for the first two games of their series. We swept Atlanta. No other AL team has been able to beat them more than once.

this Cubs team right now is awful.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jun 27, 2010 -> 12:44 PM) He's 43 and he plays baseball. We're not asking him to play rugby. Just think of all the guys out there wearing hardhats in the heat welding iron and working as laborers. I think Omar can handle catching a ball and swinging a bat 4 times a game. He's a special kind of player, and always has been. I think he can continue to compete at a reasonably competent level (especially defensively) on an every-day basis for the remainder of the year if we called upon him to do so. If it was that easy, Omar wouldn't be the oldest position player in MLB. There would be plenty of others.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 27, 2010 -> 01:24 PM) I suggest both. You can never be too safe.

That was quick!

Nice catch by TCQ

Nice first inning. Two out runs have to kill a team that is already on life support...

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jun 27, 2010 -> 01:22 PM) How about we start piling up the 3 run homers for the next few days and make it a little easeir on the bullpen? Or we could keep getting 7 to 8 innings of 0 to 2 runs an outing by the starters.

Good luck Rex. That is a ton to fit in, so don't be afraid to drop a few things to enjoy what does strike your fancy! Have fun buddy.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jun 27, 2010 -> 11:31 AM) Again, I really think we are underestimating the strength and desire to play that Omar has. Hawk says he is the most excited guy on the field for batting practice, fielding practice, etc. He's in fantastic shape, been playing his entire life...I don't think he is as fragile as many here believe. There is a difference between mental strength and physical strength.

Its official, from Riefort... Bobby Jenks placed on MLB Family Emergency List, LHP Erik Threets purchased from Charlotte. Jenks on list a min of 3 days. #WhiteSox

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jun 27, 2010 -> 12:40 AM) Did anyone see Vernon Wells toss to Jays fan at the Phillies game? That was incredible. How accurate can you be?

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jun 27, 2010 -> 10:09 AM) CMon, dude, they just swept the Braves. Enough of the nonsense. The same Braves who are 9-2 versus the rest of the AL...

I wonder if Pauly will throw out the first pitch in honor of his BP Cup MVP award?

I am pretty sure the gun was about 2 mph fast last night. I haven't seen Garcia hit 91 consistantly, nor have I seen Thornton hitting 99, and Putz 98.

Trib reporting today that he isn't expected to be able to get the pins out of his finger until the ASB, then he would begin his rehab after that point.

According to the Trib, Bobby is attending to a family matter, and could be placed on the bereavement list for as long as a week. That would mean a call up from the minors would happen.

How many guys are there are actually going to get max contracts? 6?

In a weird sort of way it would have almost been better to not be playing the Cubs at this point in time. Those are games we sell out no matter what. I wish another team was in town so that we could sell tickets to games we normally don't fill up the stadium. It would mean more money towards players potentially.

QUOTE (SHIPPS @ Jun 26, 2010 -> 11:02 PM) Awe man, I really think I should have started this thread...I really do.

So who is out of the race that has players worth adding?