Fuzzy Dunlop 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2005 Well, here's my new projected Cubs lineup: Hairston Walker Nomar Aramis Burnitz Lee CPat Barrett Zambrano Steve Stone thinks these guys can win the Central according to some interview I heard about online, though that was before Burnitz was made official. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzy Dunlop 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2005 Sort of off topic, but has anyone seen those new Cubs wristbands that are basically like the Lance Armstrong bands? They're blue, have the Cubs logo and say "Believe" on them. I guess they were only available at the Cubs Convention, but they'll be putting out more eventually. Look pretty cool and I'd like to get one, but the prices for them on eBay are obviously borderline ridculous right now. Yeah, I've seen these, too, and they're for charity, right? I'll definitely buy one if they're selling them anywhere other than the convention. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2005 Yeah, they're for charity. I'll definitely get one if I can find one for a reasonable price. They're a lot easier on the eyes than the Armstrong ones. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2005 Don't look now, but it's the new fad. Just about every company is starting to adopt one and here at UNC games they sell carolina blue ones that say "Turn it Blue". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2005 The Cubs will live and die on their pitching. They have the pitching to win the Central, no doubt about it. The question is can Burnitz even produce a mild amount of the offense lost cause you KNOW Hairston isn't going to produce offense unless it's stolen bases. ETA: The Trade is official, Sammy Sosa is a Baltimore Oriole. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2005 I'm watching the Sosa press conference and one of the reporters seems hell BENT on making Sammy snap on Dusty Baker. And Sammy is laughing and happy and....I haven't seen Sammy like this since, 2002. Oh and he thanked the Cubs fans and city but is just repeating over and over that he has a new house and he wants to move on from what happened. Doesn't want to go into detail what happened and he still loves his teammates. Oh and Sammy is not the leader of the Orioles, Miguel is. Yes, I am basically transcripting the conference as it happens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2005 I expect him to put on his little act. Why would he start out his new beginning with his old ways? Regardless, we know he'll produce, but we also know he'll eventually resort to his petty ways. Then again, winning obviously isn't what's important to him, so perhaps this move will benefit all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2005 The question is can Burnitz even produce a mild amount of the offense lost cause you KNOW Hairston isn't going to produce offense unless it's stolen bases. Umm, Hairston had a .378 OBP last season. That's better than any Cub regular hit. Considering the Cubs posted the 11th best OBP in the NL, they desperately needed a productive player in that category. Hairston provides it. I expect him to put on his little act. Why would he start out his new beginning with his old ways? Regardless, we know he'll produce, but we also know he'll eventually resort to his petty ways. Then again, winning obviously isn't what's important to him, so perhaps this move will benefit all. What amuses me is that the "true" Sosa only showed up when Dusty Baker arrived. Coincidence? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2005 Probably not, but then again, Sosa was known to clash with previous Cub managers, so you can't pin it all on Baker. I don't deny that Baker helped bring out the worst in several players. His encouraging all the petty drama bullshit that went down last season made matters worse. Still, I think you need to consider all of the expectations that were placed on the Cubs in 2004. No excuse, but suddenly, they went from losers to guys expected to win the WS. Obviously the fans and players both had problems dealing with the harsh reality last September provided. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Smell the ratings!!! Report post Posted February 3, 2005 yeah Sosa was always a penis, Dusty just made it worse. and Hariston got a case of the BABIP's last year (aka Ronnie Belliard syndrome). It's not likely to happen again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2005 Umm, Hairston had a .378 OBP last season. That's better than any Cub regular hit. Considering the Cubs posted the 11th best OBP in the NL, they desperately needed a productive player in that category. Hairston provides it. That .378 looks mighty flukey and in a small sample compared to his career .334 OBP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2005 Completely unrelated but how are the '86 Mets a "Cinderella story"? Those stupid ESPN Disney World commercials have Peter Gammons saying this. Is there a deleted scene in Cinderella where she does a lot of coke? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2005 The question is can Burnitz even produce a mild amount of the offense lost cause you KNOW Hairston isn't going to produce offense unless it's stolen bases. All Hairston needs to do is just get on base and let Nomar, Lee, Patterson, Aramis, Burnitz, or Barrett bat him in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2005 Umm, Hairston had a .378 OBP last season. That's better than any Cub regular hit. Considering the Cubs posted the 11th best OBP in the NL, they desperately needed a productive player in that category. Hairston provides it. That .378 looks mighty flukey and in a small sample compared to his career .334 OBP. Yes. I do think his true level lies somewhere around .350 or so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Smell the ratings!!! Report post Posted February 3, 2005 by the way Bruiser, Stone just got a show on the Score. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzy Dunlop 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2005 by the way Bruiser, Stone just got a show on the Score. I'm pretty sure I already posted that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geniusMoment 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2005 Whats the website address for that radio station, hopefully I will be able to listen online. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2005 http://www.670thescore.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geniusMoment 0 Report post Posted February 3, 2005 Thanks, I need the wisdom of Stone to guide me through the sea of inaccurate baseball reporting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzy Dunlop 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2005 Cubs sign Aramis Ramirez to a one-year extension of about 9 million dollars; both sides say they will continue to work on a multi-year extension that they hope to have done by spring training. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2005 Thank god. I think at this point, Ramirez is the one guys on the offensive end of things that they can't let get away. I see some big things ahead of him if he's used correctly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuzzy Dunlop 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2005 Apparently the Cubs also signed Big Z to an extension today. One year 3.6 mil. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2005 Another Hurdle jumped for a new Marlin Stadium. ESPN.COM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HarleyQuinn 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2005 Detroit Tigers: According to Newsday, the Tigers are close to signing Magglio Ordonez to a five-year, $75 million contract. Tampa Bay Devil Rays: They are close to signing SP Denny Neagle to an MLC. New York Yankees: Signed MR Buddy Groom to an MLC and invited to ST. Texas Rangers: Signed SP Pedro Astacio to a 1 year, $800K contract. Claimed MR Ryan Bukvich off waivers from San Diego. Milwaukee Brewers: Signed 3B Jeff Cirilo to an MLC and invited to ST. Chicago Cubs: Signed 1B/3B Dave Hansen to an MLC and invited to ST. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Precious Roy 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2005 Detroit Tigers: According to Newsday, the Tigers are close to signing Magglio Ordonez to a five-year, $75 million contract. ...... ..... ... . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mik 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2005 Wow - that's a lot of money for someone that's a big health risk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Precious Roy 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2005 I'll believe it when I see it, the Tigers can't be that stupid, especially when there's virtually no market for the guy after Sosa and Burnitz landed. He should be getting a one year deal until he proves his healthy. 1 year at 15 million is a HUGE stretch, but multiplying that by 5 is insanity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cuban Linx 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2005 I can see the Tigers overpaying for Magglio even with the injury concerns, they've gone after just about every big name free agent at some point and haven't come close to landing any of them, with Magglio all that's left them throwing a crazy deal to Ordonez to ensure they actually sign somebody this offseason doesn't surprise me. Safe to say if that deal is correct Magglio will be a Detroit Tiger, no other team will be stupid enough to match that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Man in Blak 0 Report post Posted February 5, 2005 Thank god. I think at this point, Ramirez is the one guys on the offensive end of things that they can't let get away. I see some big things ahead of him if he's used correctly. "On the mound today, making his pitching debut, Aramis Ramirez!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Mosaicv2 Report post Posted February 6, 2005 Michael Wilbon hates the off-season hot stove... no doubt. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
