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Why do the Cubs keep trotting Fonzie out there? The Cubs have 3 younger players who I rather have play; Campy, Colvin and LaHair (I guess because he is technically younger lol).
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What SP could they have brought up? Hendry even came out and said that he felt there were NO SP in minors that were ready. Thats why they went and got Lopez, Ortiz, and let Russell make 5 horrible starts. Another reason i dont get why guys so HIGH on our farm directors and scouting. Been there since 2006 and we dont have any SP that can come up and pitch in MLB? To me that dont deserve a contract extension.
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Cause they paying him 18 mil plus he still producing this year. 24 HR and 70+ RBI. Same reason they keep playing Pena over LaHair
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Quade has said he will keep playing the vets (i dont know why he does that i guess he wants to win lol but i read the quote somewhere)
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He has said that and I hate that. When the Cubs are out, I want to see the younger kids and see what they can so. For instance, DJ. Barney is not a starter and maybe DJ is.
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Quade trying to save his job (joke if he does) So he feels the vets give him better chance to win over rookies. Even though these vets have him in this spot
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DJ is the same player as Barny. Both are around .270 hitter with NO power and dont take walks. Look at DJ stats in the minors.
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see thats what i mean about castro's D
he still has issues finishing plays,but when he doesnt make mistakes he can make plays with his arm and athleticism that other outfielders cant make
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Guy i like to see at 2B is Flaherty. having Flaherty/Baker platoon at 2B next year to me cant be worse then Barney. I think between those 2 would have 20 HR at 2B. Barney is a PERFECT utility IF
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Wells with 6 IP 0 runs....
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He did deserve a contract extension, he was a valueable piece. The farm system has changed and the future in the system looks bright.
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Jay Jackson: He started off the season slow. but when the Cubs need a SP he started to shine. But all year he's been up and down all year, still woulda rather have him.
A lot of all other pitcher too; I know McNutt had dealt with injuries, but he's the top Cubs pitching 'spect sot it woulda been nice to see what could og done.
Also, if the Cubs ever need a RP, they will be fine, their loaded wioth them in the minors. But SP is really not; however, SP to pitch in the majors they have.
I'be been sayin't this for a while, but I think the Cubs future closer could be Rafael Dolis.
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Yeah he would be a good utilty IF, but until Flaherty can hit regulary, he still needs more time in the minors.
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Jackson had over 6 ERA in AAA for about 5 months. Finally had good month to bring it under 6. McNutt was hurt most of year. Again just hard to believe Cubs didnt have any SP specs to bring up with injuries. I understand that the system is said to be better. I just havent seen it in MLB yet. Only have 2 true MLB starters from system so far, Castro and Soto. Jackson i think can be a nice MLB starter but Cubs seem gun shy on him for some reason (actually more like they suck Byrd dick) rest of system of right now seems to be all not projected well.
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JJ had a very bad month-month and a half. Then he had 2 months that he looked very good. I just don't like Cubs management and how they don't play kids or call them up, I was surprise they called DJ up. But that was a lot of JH too, so with him out, we may see a difference and Quade was coached under Piniella=no kids.
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Hope Castro can get 200 hits this year. I'm pulling for him.
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LaHair keeps hitting!
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So Cubs blow game in 8th by giving up 4 runs. Then Cubs get HUGE 2 out 2 RBI single by A-Ram to take back lead. Marmol shuts door for win
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Should be on team next year and maybe starting
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Don't go that far...well maybe-yeah to on team.
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Should be on team for sure as huge bat on bench that can play 1B,LF and RF.....
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