Cubs Spring Training Injuries
by Nat on Mar 3, 2008 12:46 PM EST
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PrintSo I logged onto MLB.com because I'm bored and wanted to see the time for the game today and read the article Soriano suffers fractured finger (he's only out 3-5 days). Anyway, at the end of the article they list all the spring training injuries so far:
The Cubs have had a variety of injuries this spring. So far, infielder Mark DeRosa was hospitalized with an irregular heartbeat, pitcher Jose Ascanio had a bruised face after getting punched in a robbery attempt, and outfielder Felix Pie missed a couple of days early because of a twisted testicle.What is going on in Cubs spring training?
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by Gradyforpresident on Mar 3, 2008 12:48 PM EST reply actions
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"Ya got some long-@ss balls larry. Long-ball-larry."
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I can't explain the man-crush. I just can't. I am infatuated with minor characters that can just snap and become super-producers. I believe Murton is one of those guys. I also carried on about Ambiorix Burgos and David Aardsma for a while until our bullpen got overstuffed.
And I know gaining Murton would only create more problems with our outfield, but I believe he's the best option for left right now and where to trade the remainders would be of little concern. In a market like Cleveland I guess the Murtons of the world stand out to me.
To answer your question, he hasn't texted me back in like a week.
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I look through his minor league numbers and see a guy who did well at age 23 in Double-A. That says to me, very good prospect and probably a solid major leaguer, but unlikely to be an impact player. Remembering again that guys like Peralta and Marte did the same thing at age 20 rather than 23. Sizemore at 23 was putting up those numbers in the majors.
For what it's worth, PECOTA doesn't think much of the guy at all -- only marginally better than Dellucci in 2008, and you have to consider that this compared projection is coming off a truly disastrous season for Dellucci. Less than 50/50 to be a starter beyond 2009, and less than 20% to be a star at any point beyond 2008.
Time to fall out of love?
by Jay on Mar 6, 2008 7:43 PM EST up reply actions
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And anyway, for the last two months or so it's partially been about carrying on the joke. But I still like Matt Murton.
He is a hard worker and you will all love him.
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I understand it's a particular kind of crush -- you're into him because he's reasonably attractive and seems attainable. But that modestly nice production you hope for is not just well above his mean projection, it's right around the 90° mark. Just so you know. I worry about you.
by Jay on Mar 6, 2008 8:13 PM EST up reply actions
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