KingPK 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2006 Anyone interested in having a separate thread for trade rumors? There will probably be a lot of discussion this week and it might clog up the thread if certain rumors get out of hand. Don't say I never do anything for you guys around here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2006 Why would the Dodgers want Maddux? He's been terrible. There's that whole "veteran presence" idea that some teams just lap up like no other. Then there's the case that he's pitching poorly because he's playing for a terrible team. Maddux isn't the kind to phone it in, so I'm not sure I buy into that theory. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Felonies! Report post Posted July 24, 2006 Cubs haven't even scored 400 runs this season. Not as if it's a surprise the way they get shut out every day, but worth noting nonetheless. Derrek Lee is back on the DL. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheOriginalOrangeGoblin 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2006 I'd love Maddux in Toronto(eventhough it won't happen). He's been bad but our rotation is in shambles after Halladay with Burnett, Lilly and Janssen being inconsistent and the #5 spot having a different guy every week. Probably wouldn't take too much to get him either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2006 Lee going back on the DL probably secures Dusty's job for the rest of the season and could solidify Hendry's case to extend him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted July 24, 2006 Why would the Dodgers want Maddux? He's been terrible. Pitchers park. Not just that, but they need to do SOMETHING to get Billingsley out of the rotation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vampiro69 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2006 Why would the Dodgers want Maddux? He's been terrible. Pitchers park. Not just that, but they need to do SOMETHING to get Billingsley out of the rotation. Yeah, Billingsly has been a bust thus far in the majors. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted July 24, 2006 His fastball is good, but he throws it down the middle every few batters. That's about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted July 24, 2006 Todd Walker's trade value isn't going to be helped any by being benched in favor of Neifi Perez every game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Smues Report post Posted July 25, 2006 Although Atlanta leads 2-1 at the moment, which probably won't last anyway, Cole Hamels has struck out 10 Braves through 4 innings, including the last 6 he's faced and he's struck out the side every inning except the 2nd. I know facing Atlanta automatically enhances your strikeout rate, but damn he's a beast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
devo 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2006 Trachsel's line on the evening... 4.2 IP, 10 H, 8 ER, 3 BB, 3 K, 3 HR I'm gonna go out on a limb and say this doesn't strengthen Minaya's position at the ol' trading block. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naiwf 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2006 How the fuck do you give up EIGHT runs to the Cubs without Lee in the lineup? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2006 Lee going back on the DL probably secures Dusty's job for the rest of the season and could solidify Hendry's case to extend him. I used to think Bowa was the problem with the Phillies. Then he got canned, Charlie Manuel took over and nothing changed. Dusty Baker is a problem, but he's not the reason the Cubs are bad. Quite simply, they have not constructed a Major League caliber lineup. Ronny Cedeno's batting average fueled career year fooled everyone into thinking he was a real prospect. The hitting's undisciplined, and there's no impact hitter besides Derrek Lee, who's been injured. A manager can only take you so far. Earl Weaver couldn't make decent hitters of this bunch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2006 I've never thought Baker was the sole problem. But things have not worked out with him. Even when they had a good lineup, the team still underachieved. Hendry is to blame for constructing the team, but Baker is to blame for making Neifi Perez a regular. Baker and his crew are also to blame for not stressing the importance of quality at-bats. We know hitters develop their plate discipline early in their careers, but we also know Dusty's stance on walks. To me, Cedeno was probably the most overrated member of the team. He's never had plate discipline, which means a few bad breaks are going to 180 his offensive numbers. He has no business batting second and if there were any better options, he'd have no business being the starting shortstop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2006 I'd love Maddux in Toronto(eventhough it won't happen). He's been bad but our rotation is in shambles after Halladay with Burnett, Lilly and Janssen being inconsistent and the #5 spot having a different guy every week. Probably wouldn't take too much to get him either. Lilly's been pitching well for quite a while, and Burnett is looking pretty good. Maddux would be a good #4 starter, though, since I don't trust Chacin all that much, even before he got injured. Failing that, Marcum looks like he has enough to be a #5 starter for the rest of the year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Felonies! Report post Posted July 25, 2006 I've heard that Derrek Lee may have some sort of post-traumatic arthritis and will never be the same again. Splendid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2006 Maybe Aramis Ramirez is trying to get traded. Seven homers since Thursday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2006 And this is the Kenny Rogers I'm expecting to see more of the rest of the way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vivalaultra 0 Report post Posted July 25, 2006 It looks like Berkman might be injured. After straining his groin on Sunday, it was said that he would probably be ok to play 1st base tonite, but he's not in the lineup. If he's injured and the rumors about the Astros nixing the proposed Tejada deal, the Astros might only win the Wildcard by two games... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruiser Chong 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2006 Carlos Zambrano ties Matt Murton with four homers. I think I've missed all of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2006 I just got home and my D'backs/Phillies game has no sound. Anyone else with UPN57 having this problem? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hawk 34 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2006 Harrang had a very nice game tonight. I think Houston's magic ran out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vivalaultra 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2006 I won't say the magic has 'ran out' until we're mathematically eliminated. However, if we don't go 4-2 on this homestand, things will be getting tough all over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingPK 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2006 Dear Lord, this game won't fucking END already. I think Orscillo and Remy have finally snapped. Oh, and I saw this linked on Fark. I've listened to a couple of Yankee radio games this year and I can understand why Charley Steiner ran screaming to the West Coast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2006 One game out of the Wildcard. This was my favorite quote from the site. He brings shame to a classy organization. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2006 Figures John Maine would become a quality pitcher once he got out of the Os organization and given a shot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2006 Anyone see DHL's Hometown Heroes contest? Tim Raines isn't even on the Washington Nationals ballot. He's their franchise player, and it's not close. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cheech Tremendous 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2006 Good old Crazy Carl Everett was DFA'd by the Seattle Mariners today. Don't let the door hit you on the way out, Carl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2006 Anyone see DHL's Hometown Heroes contest? Tim Raines isn't even on the Washington Nationals ballot. He's their franchise player, and it's not close. I noted that as soon as the list was released. Raines, Andre Dawson and Tim Wallach (plus Gary Carter, who made the list) were the faces of the franchise in the early-mid 80s. As an Expos fan, I was insulted. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest NYankees Report post Posted July 26, 2006 This is the game that never ends it goes on and on and on and on and on! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
