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12-07-2005, 12:29 PM
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Re: Pierre to the Cubs
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[ QUOTE ] I don't like the deal a whole lot. I think 2 pitchers was probably enough, and pierre is pretty overrated. [/ QUOTE ] Pierre is rated just about right. I do think the Marlins make out like bandits here. Three more quality arms? You've got to figure at least one of those guys should end up being pretty good. That being said, I don't think the Cubs overpaid by much. Having Pierre bat leadoff and Hairston bat second is going to help that offense. Also, they will certianly get something in return for Cory Patterson, who I would have to imagine is on the way out. Even if they keep Patterson, they can move Pierre to left where his arm is not as much of a liability. [/ QUOTE ] hairston will be lucky to get playing time, if hes still on cubs. He's the team's 4th second baseman, and is getting pushed out of the OF too. The chances of Pierre playing left with Patterson in center has to be close to none. Dusty will be driven out of town if he does not give a legit chance to Murton in left. Anyway, cubs prolly overpaid, but I think Pierre was the best fit for the teams needs. 
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12-07-2005, 01:31 PM
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Re: Pierre to the Cubs
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hairston will be lucky to get playing time, [/ QUOTE ] I heard Todd Walker was on his way out of town? [ QUOTE ] The chances of Pierre playing left with Patterson in center has to be close to none. Dusty will be driven out of town if he does not give a legit chance to Murton in left. [/ QUOTE ] As of right now, the Cubs have two outfielders on thier 40 man roster, Murton and Patterson. Pierre makes three. I wonder if the plan is Pierre in center and Patterson in right?
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#3
12-07-2005, 01:52 PM
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Re: Pierre to the Cubs
I really hope Paterson doesnt end up in right. Could happen, but I believe the plan is still to acquire a right fielder, such as Huff or Mench.
I still don't dont think the cubs plan on Hairston playing a major role next year even if walker is gone. If they do not acquire a SS (Lugo?), I think we are looking at cedeno and neifi starting at SS/2B. otherwise the new SS and cedeno at 2b, with neifi backing up. It seems like Dusty just doesnt like Hairston, or they dont get along, or whatever. edit: Pie is also on the 40 man as an OF, but he should start (and hopefully stay) in the minors for the year
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12-08-2005, 07:30 PM
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Re: Pierre to the Cubs
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hendry reportedly is not interesting in acquiring huff. fire hendry, hire epstein or depo. fire dusty while you're at it. [/ QUOTE ] I couldn't disagree more (about Hendry). I'm not going to say he's midas, but the guy makes moves. Some work out really well (Aram & D.Lee trades, Barrett signing), some don't (Nomar trade, LaTroy signing). But he's never made a move that I vehemently disagreed with at the time. He sets limits both in the free agent and trade markets, and sticks to them.
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#7
12-08-2005, 07:40 PM
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Re: Pierre to the Cubs
HE SIGNED NEFI FOR 5MIL!!!!! please disagree with that. or bringing in macias. or bako. or blanco. or guthrie. or protect good prospects on the 40 man instead of the bench shlubs and guys like will ohman that are freely availible.
has he made some good deals? sure. would anyone sitting on the sidelines have made them? you bet. frankly, I think the best moves he's made, other than lee, are the ones that didn't work.
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#8
12-08-2005, 07:53 PM
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Re: Pierre to the Cubs
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HE SIGNED NEFI FOR 5MIL!!!!! please disagree with that. or bringing in macias. or bako. or blanco. or guthrie. or protect good prospects on the 40 man instead of the bench shlubs and guys like will ohman that are freely availible. has he made some good deals? sure. would anyone sitting on the sidelines have made them? you bet. frankly, I think the best moves he's made, other than lee, are the ones that didn't work. [/ QUOTE ] [img]/images/graemlins/heart.gif[/img] He has no concept of free talent.
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