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It seems clear that Theo has to deal with at least one independent minded sports writer to in Chicago, unlike the team directed media hacks in Boston, who spent a lot of time creating a myth about the Boy Wonder. The Chicago Press doesn't seem anxious to buy into the myth.
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From Wednesday's Chicago Tribune. It doesn't seem like Theo is being treated like a King by the Chicago Press. It doesn't seem like he's getting much of a honeymoon:
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But they probably don't make as much money off the field.
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I don't think the fans obsessiveness overcomes the aspect that most players like about Boston-- the place is full every night and there is a buzz of energy in the ballpark. I don't think they really concern themselves with the fans beyond that no matter what city they play in. I have no idea why you seem so concerned about modifying fan behavior. Maybe you should draft the guidelines for the fans?:dunno: For me different strokes for different folks. I could careless if I am sitting next to a guy in pinstripe suit with glasses or some guy with Sox logos painted on his face. Everyone is just there to enjoy the game. The only time the players notice is if there is a hot girl in the stands. Otherwise, we all just blend into the woodwork for them.
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Should we ask the FO to issue guidelines on how to be a good fan-- passionate but not obsessive? The FO and the Players loves us if we fill their pockets.
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He didn't have a very high opinion of Matsuzaka before we won the posting. He said from the beginning that he was the back of the rotation starter and that he didn't throw as hard as rumored. He might be good to get a scouting report on Japanese players, and they probably should have sought him out before they went for $102 million on Dice K. I doubt that he has any inroads with Japanese players.
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I'd still be really giddy. Castro is a very talented player. He would be our SS for 10 yrs.
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My point addresses the people who are pointing to 2004 to show that this process takes some time. In 2004, the team was already in place. The manager was one of the last pieces and that decision hinged on whether they wee able to get Schilling. Right now, we have other major holes. They need to get the managerial decision out of the way so it is not an obstacle to filling the roster holes.
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In 2004 when we went into December in our manager search, we didn't need 2 starting pitchers and a right fielder too.
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The jays have Adam Lind who plays 1B and LF poorly. He's a DH candidate. Edwin Encarnacion is a horror show with the glove. If they keep him, he'll see a lot of time at DH. I can't see the jays as a fit for Ortiz.
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One thing is for sure. Valentine will school the fundamentals even on the older guys. He knows the finer points of the game. His problem is that he grates on people and quickly outlives his welcome.
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It has been finalized. Next step is Theo sends Sveum to the Red Sox as compensation.
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Midgets wearing bow ties belong in the circus.
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I don't disagree. As far as Dice K being ahead of schedule, if I had a dollar for every time I heard that line in 45 years, I'd have at least 45 dollars. I don't let that give me any hope. The last time they almost sucked me in with that was with John Smoltz. He was ahead of schedule, then he was on schedule, then he had a setback, but he did come back in time to humiliate himself and to help the Yankees solidify their grip on the division.
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My recollection is that the Tito hiring had a lot to do with Big Schill coming to Boston. Schill didn't agree to the trade until Thanksgiving. The Sox were probably waiting on his decision. If Schill said no, maybe they would have hired Maddon instead of Tito. Here there are no such considerations that have been made public.
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The ass-covering is always funny. Many of the fans believe it, but the MLB is a small incestuous community. News travels fast. MLB knows that these guys were fired/out of favor. The Cubs wanted Theo nonetheless. His soft spots will become evident soon enough in Chicago. He's lucky that the fans there just don't seem to be bothered by losing. Love Millar. The guy is a riot, and he has a good grasp on the behind the scenes stuff.
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I could live with this plan. I like KRod much better than Bell. KRod is still young. He should have 3 good years left in his arm. I like Buehrle a lot. He is very consistent and to have a 3.83 career ERA after all his innings is impressive especially pitching in the AL in a hitters park.
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It would be funny if after the Cubs introduce Sveum as their new manager that they offer him to us as compensation for Theo.
