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	0% chance Taylor Guerrieri goes from A ball to losing prospect status this year. Commented on 2014 Preseason top 25 Mock on May 21 2013, 2:49p
	for Mark Appel Voted on May 21 2013, 1:26p
	Don't think anyone was ever saying he's turning into a TOR arm... Commented on Cubs System Sonogram: The Zygote 50 Returns on May 21 2013, 1:25p
	That's a terrible nitpick... ERA is out of his control, and the defense behind him isn't exactly stellar. Commented on Cubs System Sonogram: The Zygote 50 Returns on May 20 2013, 9:08p - 1 reply
	for Jorge Soler Voted on May 20 2013, 9:07p
	for Ehh, underperforming right now, they'll pick it up though. Voted on May 18 2013, 2:24p
	It's also 26.4% after a pretty awful start and missing quite a few games. His last week or so has been very promising. Commented on Cubs Minor League Wrap: May 17 on May 18 2013, 2:19p
	Zambroni? Commented on MLB Bullets Has Hit The Wall on May 17 2013, 11:55a
	Alex Torres Commented on David Price leaves start with an injury on May 16 2013, 7:37p
	for Jeff Samardzija Voted on May 14 2013, 4:14p
	for Yes Voted on May 14 2013, 3:53p
	First of all, you don't just remove the most expensive arb year and say, "now it works!" Commented on Anthony Rizzo Signs 7-Year, $41 Million Deal on May 13 2013, 2:40p
	Also, just to add to the Pence piece, he was super 2 and received around 400-500k for 2 years, then he got: Commented on Anthony Rizzo Signs 7-Year, $41 Million Deal on May 13 2013, 11:57a - 1 reply
	Baez and Soler are strong offensive prospects that you hope their defense keeps them at a position where their offensive abilities play up. Commented on Anthony Rizzo Signs 7-Year, $41 Million Deal on May 13 2013, 11:53a - 1 reply
	You traded the best young player in the deal and arguably better prospects for older players and worse prospects... Commented on Full Keeper League Trade. Grade? on May 13 2013, 10:36a
	I like how you've managed to fit an "everyone else" average in a matter of seconds, with no research. Commented on Anthony Rizzo Signs 7-Year, $41 Million Deal on May 13 2013, 10:22a - 1 reply
	If that's the case then it doesn't matter. Commented on Anthony Rizzo Signs 7-Year, $41 Million Deal on May 13 2013, 10:21a - 1 reply
	Next year as a regular, no, but he could potentially get a call up next year in an aggressive promotion. Commented on Anthony Rizzo Signs 7-Year, $41 Million Deal on May 13 2013, 10:21a
	If he makes the majors at 22, that gives the Cubs 7 years of control at an average of around 3.5 million per year. Commented on Anthony Rizzo Signs 7-Year, $41 Million Deal on May 13 2013, 10:16a - 3 replies
	Tears of muscles can be difficult to find at first, especially if it's a minor grade 2 tear where there is already swelling and blood around the muscle. Commented on Bulls vs. Heat: Luol Deng needs to shut it down, Kirk Hinrich getting another MRI and other notes on May 10 2013, 10:59a - 2 replies
	Needs help immediately! Commented on Minor League Ball Gameday, May 9 on May 10 2013, 12:46a - 1 reply
	You may want to read your own evidence... Commented on Cubs 2013 Attendance Watch on May 9 2013, 10:48p - 1 reply
	The scary thing is that Baez has around 450 PA in professional baseball, is just 20 years old, and we're talking about him like he's already burnt out of the game. Commented on Cubs Minor League Wrap: May 8 on May 9 2013, 10:45p - 1 reply
	Happy to help out on Cubs, but don't have the proper time to dedicate to running their org. Commented on 2013 Minor League Ball Community Mock Draft Signup on May 9 2013, 2:30p - 1 reply
	Very excited for this again - one of the best things about this community, IMO. Commented on Introducing the 2013 Minor League Ball Community Mock Draft on May 9 2013, 10:05a
	What kind of realistic upside does Smith have? Commented on Minor League Ball Gameday, May 8 on May 8 2013, 10:27p - 2 replies
	I've never heard of a player NOT taking the full time. Commented on I'm Done With Ian Stewart. Shouldn't The Cubs Be? on May 7 2013, 11:01p - 1 reply
	Yeah... you clearly don't get it. Commented on I'm Done With Ian Stewart. Shouldn't The Cubs Be? on May 7 2013, 11:00p - 1 reply
	It takes a particularly obstinate person to assume Commented on I'm Done With Ian Stewart. Shouldn't The Cubs Be? on May 7 2013, 11:00p
	People are rec'cing everything Recommended on May 7 2013, 10:57p
	Jed's leaving hints? What is this, Clue? Recommended on May 7 2013, 10:25p
	Al, have you ever played baseball or a sport at any level? Recommended on May 7 2013, 10:24p
	Please, come up with these examples of players who didn't take that time. Commented on I'm Done With Ian Stewart. Shouldn't The Cubs Be? on May 7 2013, 10:23p - 1 reply
	This entire "incident" is based on two quotes from Hoyer in an ESPN article Recommended on May 7 2013, 10:23p
	Except the way the contract is written they specifically CAN'T pay more on the loan, sooooo, Stewart it is/was! Commented on I'm Done With Ian Stewart. Shouldn't The Cubs Be? on May 7 2013, 10:22p
	I'm happy to, but you couldn't afford my interest. Commented on I'm Done With Ian Stewart. Shouldn't The Cubs Be? on May 7 2013, 10:20p
	what Recommended on May 7 2013, 10:16p
	I am going to theorize... Recommended on May 7 2013, 10:02p
	I got 2 days Paternity, and I took ALL OF IT. Commented on I'm Done With Ian Stewart. Shouldn't The Cubs Be? on May 7 2013, 9:58p
	Well, in fairness, he did have a child. Recommended on May 7 2013, 9:56p
	Considering they are vested in their retirement after like, 48 hours on a major league team, I'd agree. Commented on I'm Done With Ian Stewart. Shouldn't The Cubs Be? on May 7 2013, 9:56p
	Was that an "I told you so?" Commented on I'm Done With Ian Stewart. Shouldn't The Cubs Be? on May 7 2013, 9:55p - 1 reply
	If not, I'll start a business of being a call center for .5% of a contract.... Commented on I'm Done With Ian Stewart. Shouldn't The Cubs Be? on May 7 2013, 9:53p
	Shyam Das says Recommended on May 7 2013, 9:51p
	Do what?! Recommended on May 7 2013, 9:50p
	That extended assignment also had him hundreds of miles from his family for an unknown period of time. Commented on I'm Done With Ian Stewart. Shouldn't The Cubs Be? on May 7 2013, 9:49p - 1 reply
	The guy may be on the verge of being out of baseball altogether. Recommended on May 7 2013, 9:46p
	See note above. Recommended on May 7 2013, 9:46p
	Just because news isn't "shocking" Commented on I'm Done With Ian Stewart. Shouldn't The Cubs Be? on May 7 2013, 9:45p
	Oh, well then I'm sure there's no reason at all for him to be disappointed. Recommended on May 7 2013, 9:43p
	Promise this isn't worrying me :) Commented on Joe's Top 10 Pitchers To Start a Franchise : 10-6 on May 7 2013, 8:50p - 1 reply
	No, you know they had discussions about it... Commented on I'm Done With Ian Stewart. Shouldn't The Cubs Be? on May 7 2013, 6:38p - 1 reply
	I didn't have any issues outside of the fact that I felt Castro deserved to be on the list. Commented on Joe's Top 10 Pitchers To Start a Franchise : 10-6 on May 7 2013, 6:34p - 1 reply
	Not at all... Cubs fan. No ties to SF except for work. Commented on Joe's Top 10 Pitchers To Start a Franchise : 10-6 on May 7 2013, 5:33p - 1 reply
	He makes 11M in 2013, so he's not a valid option. Commented on Joe's Top 10 Pitchers To Start a Franchise : 10-6 on May 7 2013, 5:28p
	Obviously 1 is my 10 and 10 is my 1... stupid edit feature didn't last long enough. Commented on Joe's Top 10 Pitchers To Start a Franchise : 10-6 on May 7 2013, 5:22p
	I haven't done research, so I can't guarantee these guys all fit the requirements, but I think they do. Commented on Joe's Top 10 Pitchers To Start a Franchise : 10-6 on May 7 2013, 5:19p - 4 replies
	for Stephen Strasburg Voted on May 7 2013, 5:02p
	and 25 and under, so either is Darvish. Kershaw also makes over $10 million this year. Commented on Joe's Top 10 Pitchers To Start a Franchise : 10-6 on May 7 2013, 4:38p - 2 replies
	So you're worried about the possibility of an injury to Fernandez and Miller but don't consider it a concern for Sale Commented on Joe's Top 10 Pitchers To Start a Franchise : 10-6 on May 7 2013, 4:36p - 1 reply
	I'm not basing anything off of their MLB sample size. Commented on Joe's Top 10 Pitchers To Start a Franchise : 10-6 on May 7 2013, 4:34p
	really do not like, and it's quite the subtle agenda he's pushing Recommended on May 7 2013, 2:21p
	But your title is "Pitchers to start a franchise," not "Pitchers I'd like in 2013." Commented on Joe's Top 10 Pitchers To Start a Franchise : 10-6 on May 7 2013, 1:43p - 2 replies
	Wait.. what the hell? Commented on Why the Cubs owners aren't evil (and even less harmless than the harmless Dolphins owners) on May 7 2013, 12:27p - 1 reply
	But the neighborhood groups speak for ALL the people, right? Right??? Commented on Cubs hire top Obama aides to sell Wrigley plan - Blogs On Politics - Crain's Chicago Business on May 7 2013, 12:05p - 1 reply
	You realize that by definition, a mistake is unintentional. Commented on Minor League Ball Gameday, May 5 on May 6 2013, 12:04p
	for Yea! Voted on May 6 2013, 10:48a
	Keeper, Dynasty, Auction, type of league? Commented on Roto Roundup: Chase Headley, Kyle Kendrick, Dee Gordon and Others on May 4 2013, 12:12a
	for Pierce Johnson Voted on May 3 2013, 11:16a
	People seem to forget that there are millions of dollars going to renovations of the player facilities and field as well.... Commented on The Cubs Aren't Leaving Wrigley. You Know That, Right? on May 2 2013, 10:47p - 1 reply
	for Rock Shoulders Voted on May 2 2013, 10:13p
	It looks 6000 sq feet if you compare it scaled to the scoreboard. Commented on Tom Ricketts Reveals Wrigley 'Restoration' Renderings, Says Could 'Consider' Leaving Wrigley on May 1 2013, 7:24p
	Daytona Commented on Minor League Ball Gameday, May 1 on May 1 2013, 7:17p
	Pssh, small sample size. Let's see him do it again! Commented on Minor League Ball Gameday, April 30 on Apr 30 2013, 3:48p
	Make a fanshot about it. Commented on Cub Tracks Got The Message on Apr 30 2013, 3:37p - 1 reply
	I'd argue that Castro's ceiling fits the "sky's the limit" ideal as well. Commented on Top Players To Start A Franchise : Position Players 5-1 on Apr 30 2013, 10:50a
	Baez's slump was for what, 10 games? A little too early to make claims on either player based on that. Commented on Soler benched by manager for not hustling on Apr 29 2013, 8:06p - 1 reply
	He seems to be doing just fine the last couple of weeks. Commented on Minor League Ball Gameday, April 29 on Apr 29 2013, 7:58p
	Agreed. Rizzo isn't top 20, and I'm a Cubs fan. Commented on Top Players To Start A Franchise : Position Players 5-1 on Apr 29 2013, 7:42p
	He's also played his age 20, 21 and 22 seasons, not an entire career. Commented on Top Players To Start A Franchise : Position Players 5-1 on Apr 29 2013, 7:39p - 2 replies

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