SB Nation User Blog: TheRiot Police

Oops...A Cubs Tattoo with a little bit of Cards mixed in

TheRiot Police — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 14:06:38 -0000

Oops...A Cubs Tattoo with a little bit of Cards mixed in

How mad would you be..

Selig...a look back

TheRiot Police — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:40:53 -0000

Selig...a look back

While trying to confirm Selig's annual Salary, I ran across this article. It is an interesting read...especially the top ten things facing Selig back in 1998.

FYI...I heard and confirmed that Selig's annual Salary was 14mil in 07. That is just crazy considering the level of leadership/skill he brings to that position.

http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/17932177

The White Rat's Alternative WS Site Proposal

TheRiot Police — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:12:28 -0000

The White Rat's Alternative WS Site Proposal

Interesting Concept on building a site just for the WS.

The Edmonds Article from the STL Post Dispatch

TheRiot Police — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 04:53:24 -0000

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/3C80A0DA342907268625747C000907E1?OpenDocument

Article takes about his feelings on returning to STL, his exit out of STL, etc...

Decent article nothing earth shattering....

Nice quote on his feelings for his new teammates

"Guys on this team are not what I expected," Edmonds said. "This is a respectful club. Everybody's been really good to me"

The one nugget that I did not know was prior to his trade to San Diego, the cardinals supposedly had worked a deal to trade him to the White Sox and he turned it down.

Gallagher to the bullpen...Huh?

TheRiot Police — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 03:52:41 -0000

In this article...

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/cs-080629-pitchers-chicago-cubs,0,5859396.story

Lou is quoted as saying that he would not mind having Gallagher's arm in the bullpen? Does that mean Marshall stays? Does that mean Gallagher goes to the bullpen if another starter is acquired. Interesting stuff...

Lou's reason for wanting another power arm in the bullpen does not sound like a vote confidence in Howry or Marmol. I think with Howry and Marmol and if Pedro can stick around, they have the power arm thing in the bullpen taken care of.

The only thing that i can think of is that maybe Lou thinks that the League will catch up with Sean and that until he develops a third pitch he is more effective in the relief role.

Discuss away

Pie to Mesa

TheRiot Police — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 21:33:37 -0000

I am a little perplexed by this.

Article on Cubs.com is saying that Pie is being sent to Mesa because of a hand injury. I don't remember them sending Marshall or Hill (prior to this week) to Mesa when they were injured. What is different about this situation? I am even more confused since he has been showing lately that his hitting is starting to turn the corner.

Was he slipping into old habits and are they trying to reboot him again? Any ideas

Link to article is here

http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080623&content_id=2990452&vkey=news_chc&fext=.jsp&c_id=chc

Dear Jim: Please Find me a #2....

TheRiot Police — Thu, 22 May 2008 04:37:51 -0000

I have grown tired of the screams and the shouts from Gerald Perry and Quade for you to bring me Brian Roberts. I don't need Brian Roberts...My lineup is filled with 4 power sticks (Soriano, Lee, ARAM, and Soto), one killer on base guy (Dome), a great bottom of the order guy (DeRosa), and a decent bench. I am balanced in my lineup...My lineup stacks up with most of our main competitors both National and American.

What I lack is a solid #2. Lilly is pretty good...but he projects as #3 because of his suspect control at times. Dempster projects as #3 or #4 because of the same issues. Marquis, I only use him so that my outfield can get their windsprints in during game situations. Marshall, Hill, Hart, Gallagher....Future looks great for when I give the team over to Mr Sandberg.

We have awesome depth...there is no doubt...but I don't need depth in the playoffs. I need it to get to the playoffs...but it won't win the playoffs for me. I need a Stud, I need a Big Brown to go with my Smarty Jones.

I will win you the division, but I need you to help me win the Series.

Please talk to Toronto about AJ, Cleveland about C.C,

Sincerely,

Lou

PS...If you get me #2 Stud, I will promise to drop Soriano to 5 and put Dome in the #2 spot.