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Matt Trueblood commented on Let's Make a Deal: Chicago Cubs-Philadelphia Phillies

I like the creative thinking... but in your list of free-agent third baseman, you missed the one relevant name: Chone Figgins. Philly doesn't need any more...

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  A team with Jimmy Rollins and Shane Victorino needs a leadoff man? Really? And Figgins isn't...

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Hotnuke commented on Come To Think Of It: Curtis Granderson Rumors Should Be Shelved

LOL I guess you really don't like Granderson. Your points are all valid, though, Bob. He just isn't what the Cubbies need...;-)

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  Tab, Wandy Rodriguez and Zach Duke are 2 of the best lefties in the NL. And...
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Mark T commented on Chicago Cubs: Is Carlos Marmol Recruiting Pedro Martinez?

I think it would be a great move. I wanted him for the 09 season. He can start 4-5 starter. I'm sure he'll have good number,...

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Marco Radenkovich commented on Chicago Cubs: Is Carlos Marmol Recruiting Pedro Martinez?

His hair and record were the only thing that was intriguing? Did you see his start vs. the Dodgers in the playoffs? He was worth a...

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It's closing on Thanksgiving, and baseball circles are starting to heat up with discussion about players moving from one city to another...

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TAB BAMFORD commented on Milton Bradley: What's His Trade Market?

You did a nice job of toying with writing about the trade market for Milton Bradley here. There have been more rumors than just the Rangers...

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Matt Trueblood commented on Chicago Cubs: Is Carlos Marmol Recruiting Pedro Martinez?

Mostly agree... but Pedro didn't miss time in 09 due to injury. It just took until August for anyone to take a chance on him.

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