Harry Chappas

QUOTE(Gregory Pratt @ Aug 20, 2007 -> 11:12 PM) Well, he won't wind up in Chicago, I'm pretty sure of that. I think there's a great chance the Braves go after him because of where he's from, how much Schuerholz loves "The Rotation" ("the Rotation is dead, long live the Rotation!"), because of their new ownership and because they'll definitely have the talent to deal for him if they wish. My wet dream is for Atlanta to wind up with Santana and Peavy in two years but that won't happen. However, Peavy + Atlanta is almost a match made in heaven. I thought you wanted Santana to finish his career with the Twins?

QUOTE(Gregory Pratt @ Aug 21, 2007 -> 08:47 AM) AL-NL conversions are overstated. Why did Greg Maddux refuse to leave the NL then when offered $10M to do so? Ted Lilly stated it as well when asked about the differences in the two leagues. I think the biggest difference is not in the numbers but in the psyche of the pitcher's mindset. I personally think it is harder to go through an AL line-up as compared to an NL line-up. For the last two years arguably the best four and 8 of the top 10 teams played in the AL.

There are not that many average pitchers out there and an average pitcher makes $10M a season. The Jason Jennings comparison is pretty solid although I think Garland's pitching in the AL makes him a little better. Every pithcher's arm is sore all season. Garland blames his poor performances on it that is the difference. He would bring back a pretty nice package in return. Last offseason Hunter Pence was the deal breaker. To guage the value of Garland's worth start with the fact he has never missed a start and he throws about 200 innings. The prospect NOT THE REALITY of this scenario got Gil Meche a really nice deal. Garland in the NL wold be very successful.

Really bad pitch calling. He needed to rare back and blow him away after he fouled off two hanging breaking balls. Oh well nice save.

Next year's starting SS batting .138 career against Lilly.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Aug 20, 2007 -> 01:43 PM) Our SS for next year is batting 9th behind Joel Pinero. He has been doing this for a while now. Gives Pujols the first inning at-bat but also puts three hitters ahead of him. It seems Pujols is pretty unclutch against the cubs. Man on second one out and our future SS bunts and pops out ot the pithcer.....sounds right.

QUOTE(Soxbadger @ Aug 17, 2007 -> 07:28 PM) The problem for Vick may be, accepting any sort of plea bargain may result in the end of his NFL career. So eventhough the risk will vastly incrase, a trial may be the best option because; a) the Falcons will have to pay him for the duration of the trial (potentially if he accepts a plea and goes to jail they could void teh contract) so if the trial drags a few years (think R Kelly) he may get the full value of his contract and at that point whatever happens happens, B) eventhough things may look grim trials are not exactly a sure thing for the govt in high profile cases, if anything the govt has generally not done so well in high profile cases (vicks money really evens the playing field usually prosecution has basically unlimited resources and that drainst eh average defendant, vick can fight for years with the best money can buy). Whenever a govt case rests on "flipper" witnesses, it is inherently weak. The witnesses who saw vick commit the crimes are not going to be the type of people that you would generally believe. Vicks defense team will attack them and the fact that they are testifying to save their own ass, so it will play off to the jury that the only reason vick is being implicated is because by fingering him the witnesses are themselves getting out of their own crime, which is a very powerful incentive to perhaps exaggerate Vick's involvement. because if there was no Mike Vick in this case, there is no way in hell the govt is cutting deals with the other defendants. I can definitely see vick being able to beat a guilty rap, especially because his lawyers should be amazing at picking jurors and all it will take is one to just not want to convict. And I think that vick is most likely guilty, but at the trial it might go differently. I believe the "flippers" receieved no benefit to testifying and there was no leniancy given to them although I could be wrong. It seems the case is pretty concrete. It is possible that the Vick defense is hoping for an O.J. Simpson ruling. Also the State of Virginia is seeking to bring suit for the killing of 8 dogs. The prison term on this related to the cruelty of animals is 5 years PER dog. Ouch.

Next year's outfield will be Pods-Rowand-Dye with Erstad and Gonzalez as the 4th and 5th guys I also think Count will be moved this season.

QUOTE(29andPoplar @ Aug 17, 2007 -> 02:35 PM) There are two shortstops on the team. One of them has to play. How exactly does that translate into Guillen not believing in OBP and selective hitting? Hint, it doesn't. Erstad is treated like Rod Carew. Oh ok. Your conclusion really should be this, the GM needs to acquire better players. It was as I stated above. I believe Guillen and Williams discuss what the teams needs. In four years together they have not gone after OBP guys now after everyone else has seen this they have decided to join the club. The whole concept stems from the pitch count and how when a guy is around 100 pitchesl, he is thought to be done for the day. I do not recall ever thinking of this until the last 4 years. Hence guys that work the count and have a higher OBP get the pitcher out of there as opposed to the 2 pitch at-bats.

Edomnds and Encarnacion will swing from their heels, so hopefully Rolen does something.

Why can't Pujols hit the f***ing cubs christ sake.

QUOTE(Kid Gleason @ Aug 17, 2007 -> 01:37 PM) See, now that is kind of funny. Are you kidding? Throwing a drink at somebody is funny? Please, explain to me how it is funny? I'm not talking about it being offensive or anything, I just don't get how this is funny. Is it just as funny if I yell "fire in the hole" and throw, say, an apple? Is it the brilliance of throwing a beverage that is funny? Does it matter if it is a carbonated drink, or is a glass of water just as funny? Obviously it isn't the reaction that is so hysterical, as the brave pranksters haul butt as fast as they can. So in theory it would be just as funny to yell "fire in the hole" and throw it as a brick wall. I guess the true comedy of this act is the combination of the words, fire-in-the-hole, and the object being hurled. Seriously, if this is "comedy" then this explains how Steve-O has a career. It stems from the cultural stand point of having no respect for one another that has become an epidemic with society. Nobody gives a s*** about anyone anymore and the feelings of others mean nothing to society. Me first and who gives as s*** about anyone or anything else. The younger generation (I am 36 and it started with my generation) has no respect for elders, themselves or anyone surrounding them. Hence the rash or parents simply killing their kids because it is the easist thing to do.

QUOTE(fathom @ Aug 17, 2007 -> 03:03 PM) Go figure...the Cubs were denied the ability to trade Jacques Jones, and now he's their hottest hitter. Like I said, I hate this baseball season. Think about stepping in s*** and smelling like a rose. Theriot and Fontenot will be career .240 hitters and Marmol has come out of nowhere...yet they are still in the pathetic race. They couldn't give Jones away. Somehow I think the Cards win today though.

Why can't the Cardinals hit cub pitching?

Off the top of my head, do the cubs have $70M a year tied to 4 guys a season for the next four years and $85M for 6 guys next season (Ramirez, Lee, Big Z, Lilly , Marquis and the Fonz)? Their pyroll has to be $120M next year. That team is a cash cow.

QUOTE(29andPoplar @ Aug 17, 2007 -> 11:10 AM) Completely incorrect. He has spoken many times to the press this year about the need for better at bats, there have been lots of articles in the papers and on the White Sox site. Further, I have heard him personally in Tucson, dozens and dozens of times, talk about being selective at the plate. I really don't know where these misconceptions come from. The fact that Juan Uribe plays daily, Alex Cintron still plays and Darin Erstad is treated like Rod Carew. The day Podsednik went down Iguchi should have been entered into the lead-off slot not the caravan on abysmal OBP guys that have been in there IMHO.

You know what I found interesting and correct me if I am wrong but the treatment of the animals is only a misdeameanor and all of his problems are related to illegal gambling. What did Paul Horning and Webster's TV step dad do to get suspended for a season?

After watching Oakland, Minnesota, Boston and New York work pitchers over even when they are not scoring runs, it is mind numbing when it comes to the White Sox softball mentality. For KW to finally speak of this now makes him look really bad. Also the manager he employs does not believe in this concept whatsoever. Players shold not be added to the 40 man roster until they need to be not simply because Guillen wants to see them pitch in a lost season.

Nice job by Javy Brandon Phillips sucks

QUOTE(briguy27 @ Aug 16, 2007 -> 03:08 PM) We have a RF who dives after a ball that he won't catch 3 times in 100 chances. That's how So he catches that ball 97 out of 100 times? I didn't see it but was it a catchable ball?

Dye plays a ball into a triple after 2nd and 3rd and one out yields nothing. I did not know this game was even being played until I logged in here.

Why doesn't he sue the guy that tried to kill him by giving him banned substances without telling him what they were? Has this question ever been asked?

QUOTE(CardsJimEdmonds15 @ Aug 9, 2007 -> 11:54 AM) 590 The Fan is reporting Rick Ankiel gets the call Woot!!!!!!! YAY!!! About time!! Maybe there's a deal with an outfielder (Encarnacion).. somethin has to have happened.. dont think they'd DL Spiezio and go 6 outfielders with one less infielder.. Is there any bad press about how the Cards did nothing to improve and how the division was their's with a trade or two at the break. .500 ball the last 10 days has them right there.

QUOTE(Beltin'Bill @ Aug 9, 2007 -> 10:57 AM) Watching last night, I think the great chemistry was heavily influenced by Stone's preparedness. I never really watch the Cubs or NL so Stone's insight in those games past was somewhat lost on me. However, his knowledge of the White Sox and the AL was impressive and made for an enjoyable viewing AND listening experience. I really have grown tired of Hawk over recent years, in particular when he takes his frequent trips down memory lane. However, when he has a guy next to him with knowledge in the here and now, the dialogue is downright enjoyable and enlightening. I sometimes suspect those trips down memory lane helps fill the void of knowledge and preparedness that a color man should provide, but DJ lacks. I could take Hawk and Stone for years to come. I think you hit the nail on the head. Hawk is the PBP guy who also does 50% of the color work. DJ to me sounds disinterested most of the time and adds very little insite into the game. The television broadcasts with Stone remind me of the radio when Rooney was there. I think Singleton has vastly improved but Farmer's personality will stifle him. I think the chatter of old time baseball that Hawk puts out there is needed to fill the dead air left by DJ. As for Farmer and Hawk disrespecting the side kicks, I blame the sidekicks as much as the PBP guys especially DJ he's been there for 7 years. I think Stone can rid Hawk of some of the homer antics as again I think Hawk is forced to fill to much of the game and hence we hear about Sam McDowell, Catfish, and Sir Hinneybird.

QUOTE(knightni @ Aug 9, 2007 -> 01:31 AM) Stone with Hawk on TV, DJ pbp on the Score, Farmer color. Singleton... somewhere else. In a year and a half I think Singleton is gretly improved and will be better than DJ in the long haul.