The Ditching Marquis Thread

[Ace]

But, but, but Wolf is a lefty!

[Mikey]

<!--quoteo(post=7804:date=Dec 31 2008, 08:45 AM:name=Ace)-->QUOTE (Ace @ Dec 31 2008, 08:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->But, but, but Wolf is a lefty!<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I am a Lefty. Do you think they want me?

[Brock]

I'm not saying I want him but Wolf's career ERA (4.26) is better than Marquis' (4.55).

[Andy]

<!--quoteo(post=7800:date=Dec 31 2008, 08:08 AM:name=Mikey)-->QUOTE (Mikey @ Dec 31 2008, 08:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Wolf is a "B" FA.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Speaking of FA compensation. The Brewers are NOT getting a 1st rounder for CC. HA! They're pissed too. Tex was a higher ranking FA, so the Angels get the 1st rounder and the Brewers get the 2nd round.

[Destined]

<!--quoteo(post=7810:date=Dec 31 2008, 07:34 AM:name=Andy)-->QUOTE (Andy @ Dec 31 2008, 07:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=7800:date=Dec 31 2008, 08:08 AM:name=Mikey)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Mikey @ Dec 31 2008, 08:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Wolf is a "B" FA.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Speaking of FA compensation. The Brewers are NOT getting a 1st rounder for CC. HA! They're pissed too. Tex was a higher ranking FA, so the Angels get the 1st rounder and the Brewers get the 2nd round.
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They can be as mad as they won't but the truth of the matter is that it doesn't matter. The draft so much of a crap shoot, other than the first few picks, it's a free for all. Besides, Marquis was a sandwich pick...

[Mikey]

<!--quoteo(post=7810:date=Dec 31 2008, 09:34 AM:name=Andy)-->QUOTE (Andy @ Dec 31 2008, 09:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=7800:date=Dec 31 2008, 08:08 AM:name=Mikey)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Mikey @ Dec 31 2008, 08:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Wolf is a "B" FA.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Speaking of FA compensation. The Brewers are NOT getting a 1st rounder for CC. HA! They're pissed too. Tex was a higher ranking FA, so the Angels get the 1st rounder and the Brewers get the 2nd round.
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BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!

[Fella]

<!--quoteo(post=7816:date=Dec 31 2008, 09:16 AM:name=Destined)-->QUOTE (Destined @ Dec 31 2008, 09:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=7810:date=Dec 31 2008, 07:34 AM:name=Andy)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Andy @ Dec 31 2008, 07:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=7800:date=Dec 31 2008, 08:08 AM:name=Mikey)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Mikey @ Dec 31 2008, 08:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Wolf is a "B" FA.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

Speaking of FA compensation. The Brewers are NOT getting a 1st rounder for CC. HA! They're pissed too. Tex was a higher ranking FA, so the Angels get the 1st rounder and the Brewers get the 2nd round.
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They can be as mad as they won't but the truth of the matter is that it doesn't matter. The draft so much of a crap shoot, other than the first few picks, it's a free for all. Besides, Marquis was a sandwich pick...
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While I agree its somewhat of a crapshoot, a higher pick certainly has a better chance of making it to the bigs.

Percent of players drafted making it to the bigs

Round 1: 67%
Round 2: 49%
Round 3-5: 32%
Round 6-10: 20%
Round 11+: 9%

Round 1 picks also have almost twice as many all-star appearances as round 2 picks.

[sleepyhead]

Done deal
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.j...sp&c_id=chc

[kbwsb]

Bummer. So much for a Marquis for Swisher swap.

[Butcher]

<!--quoteo(post=9478:date=Jan 6 2009, 03:33 PM:name=sleepyhead)-->QUOTE (sleepyhead @ Jan 6 2009, 03:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Done deal
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.j...sp&c_id=chc<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Kool and the Gang.

[Brock]

<!--quoteo(post=9478:date=Jan 6 2009, 03:33 PM:name=sleepyhead)-->QUOTE (sleepyhead @ Jan 6 2009, 03:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Done deal
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.j...sp&c_id=chc<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

I need to find a new least favorite Cub now. I think Aaron Miles is the #1 candidate.

[rok]

<!--quoteo(post=9512:date=Jan 6 2009, 04:25 PM:name=Brock)-->QUOTE (Brock @ Jan 6 2009, 04:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=9478:date=Jan 6 2009, 03:33 PM:name=sleepyhead)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (sleepyhead @ Jan 6 2009, 03:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Done deal
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.j...sp&c_id=chc<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

I need to find a new least favorite Cub now. I think Aaron Miles is the #1 candidate.
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It's always going to be Cotts for me, even when Marquis was on the team.

[biggz]

<!--quoteo(post=9524:date=Jan 6 2009, 04:33 PM:name=rok)-->QUOTE (rok @ Jan 6 2009, 04:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=9512:date=Jan 6 2009, 04:25 PM:name=Brock)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Brock @ Jan 6 2009, 04:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=9478:date=Jan 6 2009, 03:33 PM:name=sleepyhead)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (sleepyhead @ Jan 6 2009, 03:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->Done deal
http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.j...sp&c_id=chc<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

I need to find a new least favorite Cub now. I think Aaron Miles is the #1 candidate.
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It's always going to be Cotts for me, even when Marquis was on the team.
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Yeah, Cotts is a bastard. He is now my least favorite Cub since Howry is gone.

[HTC]

Wuertz and Cedeno are right up there on the list for me.

[kbwsb]

Miles in a landslide.
He's a Cardinal, and a LaRussa favorite. He's a whiny bitch. He's replacing DeRosa, but he's not remotely as good as DeRosa.
If Lou ever starts batting him leadoff or second, my intense dislike will quickly morph into all-out hatred.