08-20-2009, 11:54 PM
I think both clubs are just slightly above average. The Cubs have the advantage of playing in a much weaker league with more terrible teams. Getting 18 vs Pitt and Cinci must be sweet. KC is much better than those two teams. The problem is the Cubs have 18 vs STL who is much better than DET or Minny. Either way, I don't think either of these two teams are going anywhere this season.
As far as the future - who knows how Rios and Peavy will work out. I agree with whomever said the odds are good one of KWs gambles blows up. Worst case, Peavy is a middle rotation guy. Worst case, Rios is still the best CF the Sox have had in my lifetime. That said - you don't spend that kind of cash on worst case.
Someone made a farm system comment. The Sox farm is much improved over last season. I think it will grade out middle of the pack this year even after bringing up Beckham and Getz and trading Richard, Carter and Poreda. Watch Tyler Flowers who was acquired for Javy Vazquez. And Daniel Hudson, a 5th rounder I think, from a few years ago has moved all the way from A to AAA this year, tearing it up, and may get a Sept. callup.
I'd rather have the Cards team over any of the ones in this division. Every year those guys seem to be counted out - and every year they find a way to win. I don't get it. That team looked like shit in the offseason.
I'd really like to see both clubs get on an ass-fucking tear. This city is more fun when we are playing winning baseball on both sides of town. I have no interest in thinking about the Bears for a few more weeks.
As far as Hendry vs Williams - I'd love to see what Williams would do with 140mm and what Hendry would do with 90mm. Hendry was a good scout when he used to do that. He may be best suited in that role.
As far as the future - who knows how Rios and Peavy will work out. I agree with whomever said the odds are good one of KWs gambles blows up. Worst case, Peavy is a middle rotation guy. Worst case, Rios is still the best CF the Sox have had in my lifetime. That said - you don't spend that kind of cash on worst case.
Someone made a farm system comment. The Sox farm is much improved over last season. I think it will grade out middle of the pack this year even after bringing up Beckham and Getz and trading Richard, Carter and Poreda. Watch Tyler Flowers who was acquired for Javy Vazquez. And Daniel Hudson, a 5th rounder I think, from a few years ago has moved all the way from A to AAA this year, tearing it up, and may get a Sept. callup.
I'd rather have the Cards team over any of the ones in this division. Every year those guys seem to be counted out - and every year they find a way to win. I don't get it. That team looked like shit in the offseason.
I'd really like to see both clubs get on an ass-fucking tear. This city is more fun when we are playing winning baseball on both sides of town. I have no interest in thinking about the Bears for a few more weeks.
As far as Hendry vs Williams - I'd love to see what Williams would do with 140mm and what Hendry would do with 90mm. Hendry was a good scout when he used to do that. He may be best suited in that role.