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I don't think you're thread title is reasonable. That's your interpretation, and it's a stretch. We could see changes in the next few days that do or don't involve Roberts. But opening day is less that a week away. I think it's time to start embracing the team we've got. Even if it is like one of those "asses out" hugs.

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I suggest that you do not like what is printed so you chose to make fun of it or ignore it. The fact that the Cubs pursuit of Roberts may go into the season is what this quote is all about.

I did make this up. I am not slanting it. I am reading something that is written in the Chicago Tribune as fact from the GM of the Cubs. This is not a sportswriter projecting, this is a Cubs decision maker talking.

You may not like what he said but he can't deny that the Chicago Tribune reported that he said it.

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I actually don't care either way. If we keep him, great. If we trade him, we're going to be receiving some nice prospects. With the interpretation you are taking, his quote is too vague to be accepted as a stance.

I agree. It more of an indication then a stance. There will have to be more comments to re-efforce this comment before we will know for sure. However, I thought it is worth pointing out what Hendry is quoted as saying.

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I suggest that you do not like what is printed so you chose to make fun of it or ignore it. The fact that the Cubs pursuit of Roberts may go into the season is what this quote is all about.

I did make this up. I am not slanting it. I am reading something that is written in the Chicago Tribune as fact from the GM of the Cubs. This is not a sportswriter projecting, this is a Cubs decision maker talking.

You may not like what he said but he can't deny that the Chicago Tribune reported that he said it.

The ;):D didn't clue you in that I was joking?

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1st Point: Hendry does not go to is second baseman and explain "where I'm coming from" with the pursue of Roberts if the pursue is over. Hendry talks in present tense not past tense like 'where I was coming from'.

2nd Point: Hendry say he is thrill to start the season with DeRose at 2B. Not that DeRose is his second baseman.

DeRosa has been very public recently with his feelings about the Roberts deal. I disagree with your assumption that Hendry wouldn't go to him if the deal were off. Why wouldn't he go to him and reassure him. MacPhail has had conversations with Brob hasn't he?

Present and Past tense? Do you think you might be reading a little too much into this?

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1st Point: Hendry does not go to is second baseman and explain "where I'm coming from" with the pursue of Roberts if the pursue is over. Hendry talks in present tense not past tense like 'where I was coming from'.

2nd Point: Hendry say he is thrill to start the season with DeRose at 2B. Not that DeRose is his second baseman.

DeRosa has been very public recently with his feelings about the Roberts deal. I disagree with your assumption that Hendry wouldn't go to him if the deal were off. Why wouldn't he go to him and reassure him. MacPhail has had conversations with Brob hasn't he?

Present and Past tense? Do you think you might be reading a little too much into this?

I could be or maybe I am not. Rosenthal said no deal before opening day. He did not say no deal. Now Hendry talks to his 2nd baseman about why he is pursuing Roberts. I think there is a good chance that some on the Hangout are declaring the Cubs pursuit of Robert dead when its only postponed until after the season starts.

Hendry wants Roberts for a good reason. He gives his team as better chance to go deep into the playoffs. He is not likely to give up on that because he acquires Johnson. Johnson is a backup not a difference maker. I think we have to give Hendry a little credit of knowing that he needs to improve his team and sees Roberts as a catalyst for his offense.

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I think we're better off keeping Roberts if Pie's not available, which he clearly isn't. We have 3 or 4 Gallaghers already and the rest of the package is so-so if it's Veal, Cedeno and whomever.

I'm not saying it's not a good offer for Roberts, but I am saying that after all of this crap, I prefer keeping Roberts until we can fleece somebody. I think MacPhail could get more outta somebody at the break who's within striking distance and needs an offensive sparkplug.

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Chicago needs a lefty relief pitcher{WALKER],A RH OF who can play cf[PAYTON] and a leadoff hitter[ROBERTS} ,AND COULD USE A VET CATCHER{HERNANDEZ].ORIOLES NEEDS YOUNG MIDDLE INF {THOMAS,PATTERSON,AND CEDENO] ,YOUNG 1B WITH POWER[sOTO,FOX,AND HOFFPAIR ,DOPIRAK],AND A YOUNG OF{COLVIN,BURKEAND FULD]AND ANY YOUNG PITCHING{MARSHALL,GALLAGHER,VEAL,CEDA,HART,SAMARDZILA AND PETRICK] A TRADE IS THERE SOMEWHERE?

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Chicago needs a lefty relief pitcher{WALKER],A RH OF who can play cf[PAYTON] and a leadoff hitter[ROBERTS} ,AND COULD USE A VET CATCHER{HERNANDEZ].ORIOLES NEEDS YOUNG MIDDLE INF {THOMAS,PATTERSON,AND CEDENO] ,YOUNG 1B WITH POWER[sOTO,FOX,AND HOFFPAIR ,DOPIRAK],AND A YOUNG OF{COLVIN,BURKEAND FULD]AND ANY YOUNG PITCHING{MARSHALL,GALLAGHER,VEAL,CEDA,HART,SAMARDZILA AND PETRICK] A TRADE IS THERE SOMEWHERE?

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wildcard, must I really post this again? ;)

<img src=http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b385/JosephJoeyJoe/dead-horse.gif></img>

Sorry, couldn't resist. :D

That is a creepy image. He isn't beating a dead horse, he's punching it. Plus he's wearing a tie, he has no face, and the sky is black. What weirdo came up with that little piece of animation? :confused:

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That is a creepy image. He isn't beating a dead horse, he's punching it. Plus he's wearing a tie, he has no face, and the sky is black. What weirdo came up with that little piece of animation? :confused:

AND, his fist has no definition, so it appears that he's slamming he's lopped off nub for a hand into the the belly of shown beast.

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