Cubs just got Jason Kendall!

2poor · Post #21 » by **2poor** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 1:17 am

Not adrenaline, just the fact that the catcher spot is the biggest hole we have in our lineup right now, and Kendall calls a great game.

This will be great for our pitching staff down the stretch, and I'm confident his bat will continue to come to life. .300 over his past 25 games, .286 in interleague play.

The NL will do him good, we'll replenish our farm system.

Howling Mad · Post #22 » by **Howling Mad** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 1:20 am

I completely agree with you 2poor that even if this minorLpitcher eventually succeeds(even like DTrain has) we won't hear the end of it.

...and thats what I won't be able to take. Unless we win a ring of course.

Howling Mad · Post #23 » by **Howling Mad** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 1:23 am

Wow that was all Louuuuuu

Howling Mad · Post #24 » by **Howling Mad** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 1:23 am

Now if the Brewers lose tonite the stars are aligning!!!!!!!

Howling Mad · Post #25 » by **Howling Mad** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 1:24 am

Geez this is embarassing

worthless. · Post #26 » by **worthless.** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 1:30 am

hahah! This is great! WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Howling Mad · Post #27 » by **Howling Mad** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 1:31 am

BULL even PAX wrote:Geez this is embarassing

(talking about the trash being picked up)

BrewCityBBQ · Post #28 » by **BrewCityBBQ** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 1:37 am

Sounds like you guys got a good deal.

Chi Dynasty12 · Post #29 » by **Chi Dynasty12** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 1:41 am

On ESPN, they said they traded Sean Marshall?

Post #30 » by **GYBE** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 1:42 am

I would've rather gone after Saltalamacchia (probably spelt horrribly wrong). Sure, it would've cost us better prospects, but I want a long-term solution. I'm not terribly excited about Kendall, a short-term fix who will only be slightly above average if we're lucky.

Howling Mad · Post #31 » by **Howling Mad** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 1:45 am

Jbizzness wrote:Sounds like you guys got a good deal.

Thanks Jbizz, but I'm a little worried about this 1.46 era with 170+so in 149 innings.

I know its minor ball but hey its the Cubs.

2poor · Post #32 » by **2poor** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 1:49 am

GYBE wrote:I would've rather gone after Saltalamacchia (probably spelt horrribly wrong). Sure, it would've cost us better prospects, but I want a long-term solution. I'm not terribly excited about Kendall, a short-term fix who will only be slightly above average if we're lucky.

We drafted something like 5 or 6 catchers this year (including #43), and we still have Soto who was doing well in the minors. This is the kind of move that you make to win now, and until further notice, I think its a great move. The platoon of catchers we were relying on was not working, and more than anything, having Kendall's veteran presence behind the plate will do wonders for our pitchers.

Howling Mad · Post #33 » by **Howling Mad** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 2:00 am

2poor wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

We drafted something like 5 or 6 catchers this year (including #43), and we still have Soto who was doing well in the minors. This is the kind of move that you make to win now, and until further notice, I think its a great move. The platoon of catchers we were relying on was not working, and more than anything, having Kendall's veteran presence behind the plate will do wonders for our pitchers.

The definition of MOTIVATION:

Going to a perennial division champ with a great pitching staff and a bangin' offense.

Jo Jo English · Post #34 » by **Jo Jo English** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 2:01 am

They did just say Marshall (for Kendall) on Baseball Tonight.

2poor · Post #35 » by **2poor** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 2:01 am

Hmm, Baseball Tonight is now saying we sent them Marshall.

Color me confused.

Howling Mad · Post #36 » by **Howling Mad** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 2:02 am

Yeah they did WTF?

2poor · Post #37 » by **2poor** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 2:02 am

FWIW, I'd rather they take Marshall than Blevins.

Howling Mad · Post #38 » by **Howling Mad** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 2:03 am

Someone clear this up please

Jo Jo English · Post #39 » by **Jo Jo English** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 2:03 am

Seriously... how can there be confusion about this? Contact the teams and have them confirm the players involved.

Howling Mad · Post #40 » by **Howling Mad** » Tue Jul 17, 2007 2:04 am

Jo Jo English wrote:They did just say Marshall (for Kendall) on Baseball Tonight.