Tim Lincecum Busted For Marijuana

wrigleyrocker12 — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:26:20 -0000

Tim Lincecum Busted For Marijuana

Tim Lincecum got busted for Marijuana after being pulled over for speeding.

Micahel Redd Not to Play Tommorow vs. Bucks

wrigleyrocker12 — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 23:46:57 -0000

Micahel Redd Not to Play Tommorow vs. Bucks

Looks like this game gets easier to win. The Bulls better win this.

KU to 24th in Poll

wrigleyrocker12 — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 18:28:27 -0000

KU to 24th in Poll

Kansas falls to 24th in the AP poll, but even more surprisingly, are 21st in the coaches poll. Oklahoma is down to 25. Get it done against OU please, it's very winnable, especially with Landry Jones behind center.

Brad Hawpe

wrigleyrocker12 — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:32:59 -0000

Brad Hawpe

MLBTradeRumors talks about Brad Hawpe's availability and mentions the Cubs as a good fit for him.

"Kansas Isn't Acting Like a Championship Team"

wrigleyrocker12 — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 20:48:06 -0000

"Kansas Isn't Acting Like a Championship Team"

An article by Andy Katz at ESPN on Kansas basketball and all they've been through.

Looking Towards 2010: Second Base

wrigleyrocker12 — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 14:22:06 -0000

It's never to early to look forward to 2010, so I;m going to make a fanpost about the Cubs starting second basemen for next year. We all know that Jeff Baker has been putting up great number since, well, thew beginning of August. He's hitting 321 with a OPS over 800 since then, and he can play several infield positions. But should the Cubs trust him enough to make him the starting second basemen for next year? Will they be making the same mistake they did with Fonty if they do?

Here are Jeff Bakers numbers with the Cubs this year. 220 plate appearances is almost a half of a season, so we have a fairly large sample size. We have also had plenty of time to see him as a starter. Since August 9th, he has played in 46 games, started in 42 of them, and hit 329.

Now for his fielding. Here are his fielding numbers for his whole career, although I will focus on his second base numbers for his career. In 100 games there, he's posted a solid .986 fielding percentage, and he turned a average 65 double plays in those games also. Even though he costs his team almost 1 run in the field each year, his range factor is decent. His range factor per 9 is 5.13, almost .5 above the league average of 4.85. All in all, his defense is decent and can be dealt with.

I've showed you the stats, there's not much else to do, but the Cubs NEED a solid second basemen in 2010. Here's a look at the free agent second basemen.

Jamey Carrol

The first four can be eliminated just due to being too old. Orlando Hudson is an interesting name, and I remember many Cubs fans, me included, who were very upset that the Cubs didn't sign him. Sure enough, he got picked up off the scrap pile by the Dodgers and is a very solid starting second basemen for them. Is he worth the risk for next year? Akinori Iwamura is a name that intrigues me. It seems almost pointless for the Rays to resign him, in my opinion at least, just due to the breakout year Ben Zobrist has had. I wouldn't mind him starting at second for the Cubs in 2010. Omar Infante is actually putting together a decent year, hitting 301 in 222 plate appearances, but he seems to similar to Jeff Baker too me. I wouldn't mind Felipe Lopez either, he has usually maintained a high average, and he even hit 23 home runs with the Reds in 05. Placido Polanco and Freddy Sanchez I see as guys who I think will be resigned by their respective teams, but if they aren't I would love to see the Cubs jump on wither one of them, both who have great career batting averages. Chone Figgins is the one guy there that I want the Cubs to get most of all, because he has speed, which the Cubs lack, he's been the leadoff hitter for a very successful team, always maintained a high average, and can play 3 infield positions. His only dark spot is his defense. Last and certainly not least, is DeRo who we all want back.

The last option the Cubs will have for 2010, is to sign a shortstop and move Theriot to second, a move I know many people here hope happens, due to Theriots "bad" defense. Here's what the free agent shortstop class looks like.

Alex Gonzalez

Most of those guys are defensive players, even though defense is of value, I'd rather have a bat than a glove. Marco Scutaro had a great year this year, and I know how many people wanted him on the team, but he's getting old, and it's highly unlikely he'll ever have a year like this. Even though Orlando Cabrera is old, at 34, he has a career average of .275 and good defense. I wouldn't mind seeing the Cubs jump on him. The final two big bats in this are Khalil Greene and Miguel Tejada. Khalil Greene, let me think, umm, no. Finally Miguel Tejada, who is a team leader, a good bat, and has good defense. It's hard to tell if his age will hinder him, but I can't say I would be upset if the Cubs ever picked him up.

Well, Take your pick. Second base was a black hole for the Cubs this year. Another thing I didn't mention is minor leaguers. I suppose their could be some minor leaguers fit to play second like Darwin Barney or Tony Thomas could be fit to play. Their options are Baker, Fonty, a minor league, or a free agent. I will attach a poll.

Poll

What should the Cubs do at second base in 2010?

Jeff Baker

83 votes

Mike Fontenot

6 votes

Minor Leaguer (please tell who)

0 votes

Free Agent (please tell who)

71 votes

Someone not mentioned (once again please tell who)

15 votes

175 votes | Poll has closed

KU's Receiving

wrigleyrocker12 — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 02:17:19 -0000

KU's Receiving

I got in a fight with my brother today about receiving in the NCAA. I said that it wouldn't be crazy to say Kansas could have one of the best receiving teams in the nation this year. Last year, they had two 1000 yard guys (Briscoe and Meier), both of whom returning, and a third receiver who I think could surprise a bit (Johnathon Wilson). What do you think?

Red Sox Acquire Gathright

wrigleyrocker12 — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 01:25:10 -0000

Red Sox Acquire Gathright

Thanks Red Sox, I needed a chuckle.

Alumni News: Ward to Nationals

wrigleyrocker12 — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 18:40:43 -0000

Alumni News: Ward to Nationals

Daryle Ward and Norris Hopper were traded from the White Sox to the Nationals today. So bored on an off day.

Looks like Mark DeRosa has tagged along on the little mustache thing the Cards have going on. I'm...

wrigleyrocker12 — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:51:24 -0000

Looks like Mark DeRosa has tagged along on the little mustache thing the Cards have going on. I'm terribly sorry for saying this, but seeing him like this just makes me hate him more and more every day. I personally think it looks terrible.

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Tim Lincecum Busted For Marijuana

Micahel Redd Not to Play Tommorow vs. Bucks

KU to 24th in Poll

Brad Hawpe

"Kansas Isn't Acting Like a Championship Team"

Looking Towards 2010: Second Base

What should the Cubs do at second base in 2010?

Jeff Baker

Mike Fontenot

Minor Leaguer (please tell who)

Free Agent (please tell who)

Someone not mentioned (once again please tell who)

KU's Receiving

Red Sox Acquire Gathright

Alumni News: Ward to Nationals

Looks like Mark DeRosa has tagged along on the little mustache thing the Cards have going on. I'm...