Just bumping up the douchebagness from the great Moa.

Bruce had breaking news about 6:00am that the Cubs clamied Scotty Pods off waivers.

Nice Job Kenny . Carlos Lee thanks you ....................

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Well, you'll know today since supposedly Pods was put on waivers on Wednesday and I'd assume they have to have a deal done by tonight to make it happen. Just what the Cubs need is another light hitting outfielder as having Cliff Floyd(at this point in his career), Matt Murton and Jacue Jones (this season's version) isn't enough.

Well that explains why Erstad was in left field last night. I hope this goes through. The fact that we'd even get anything for twinkle toes is a miracle in itself.

The big question is will Pods be able to get his #22. I mean it is Prior's number still. Even though he's not there.

Would this be OK with you Harry? Or do you want Prior's to be run up the flag pole?

Oh yeah, that's right. You don't like Prior because he made kids cry at Just Duckys.

Pod's. 22 is yours. Screw you Prior.

Hey, think about it. Pods could win World Series with both sides of town. That would be unique. Harry would masterbate to Pods every day if that happened.

I don't want Podsednik on the Cubs. A bad fielding outfielder with no power.

The only deal to be worked out would be who the Sox should give the Cubs to take him.

You're right LW,
Why would you want an actual lead-off man with playoff experience for what most likely will be a single A pitching prospect?

Anyway, I think the move is more of a block of the Mets who have a shortage of healthy OF's

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They have until Monday - its 2 business days from the day he's actually claimed on waivers, not when he's put on them.

And I'm tired of this being called breaking news all morning. Bruce said it last night, and at 8:30 this morning they were still calling it breaking. If it is in the newspaper, and you have nothing to add, the news is BROKEN.

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I could probably do without Pods unless they gave up next to nothing for him. I think they can continue to plug in their own guys and get the same results as Pods...

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I sense sarcasm. Jacque Jones plays centerfielder and has playoff experience. I'd rather stick with him.

Willie Mays has playoff experience as well but I don't want him in centerfield either.

I would prefer Shannon Stewart or Casey Blake over Podsednik.

I would prefer the Cubs claim the great Darin Ersted instead of Podsednik, that way Kenny can't be tempted to excercise the club option on him next year.

All I'm saying is that Pods has value to the Cubs as a leadoff man only.
He's a better solution for the 4 weeks Soriano is out than anybody currently on the Cubs roster and he will cost you a low A arm at the most.

If you think that the combination of Patterson/Pie/ Floyd/Murton is a better solution for the top of the order than godspeed.

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The Cubs finally have a simulated hitter to face all the simulated pitching.

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I don't know why Cubs fans are bitching about this. There is no down side. If he hits you're better off cuz he's got more speed then anybody else you would have at lead off. If not you have a veteran off the bench to pinch hit or pinch run.

He'd basically take Patterson's roster spot. You'd rather have Pods over Patterson.

You won't have to give up much for him. THERE'S NO DOWN SIDE. It's the best you can do in the waiver period.

Garland.

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So that means that all minor prospects the Cubs give up will turn into Garland right? Cmon.

Jesus Christ. You're in a playoff race and your worried about the Sox taking a Class A player. My God.

No some turn into Willis

I don't know Beardown.
I'm not a cubs fan, so I was just guessing at a possible answer to your question. As a Red Sox fan this deal seems like a no brainer to me as long as Kenny is reasonable.

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I think the Cubs should hold out for Carl Crawford, Prince Fielder, Ted Williams' head, or maybe Alex Rodriguez (if the Yankees don't ask too much). Also, they should consider switching Zorich to linebacker. I'll hang up and listen for my answer.

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Zambrano could play LF on the days he's not pitching.
Look at Ankiel

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The downside is that Podsednik is awful. There's more to being a leadoff man than stealing bases...you have to be able to get on base! Theriot does that better than Pods, and he can run. He is the answer in the leadoff spot, even when Soriano gets back.
The Cubs have enough young outfielders to fill the holes until Soriano gets back.

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Ok. That's fair if you beleive that. But wouldn't you rather have Pods off the bench over Patterson.

I will admit. Pods is scared of all walls. But he'll shit his pants on his sprints to the brick wall at Wrigley. He'll short arm everything and brace himself over trying to get a ball that barely hits the warning track.

There are enough China dolls on the north side of town. That guy is hurt so much, I can't see how he would possibly help the Cubs.

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Little known fact:
Pod's 2007 OBP while batting leadoff is .360

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Pods would be an upgrade for the Cubs if he is healthy, and he comes at little/no cost. What's the downside here ?

You said it, Bob Dole.

So what if he gets hurt. Then your right back where you are now anyway. The Sox aren't gonna get somebody off your MLB roster.

I still don't see the down side. Even if you now like the guys replacing Soriano in left and at lead off you still could use Pods as insurance for another injury. Floyd's gonna get hurt probably.

At worst Pods is a good guy off the bench. Once again he'll take Patterson's roster spot. Why is that so awful?

Do you have a point ? As Beardown also mentioned, who cares if he gets hurt again ? For the price it would cost to get him, I think there's only an upside. If he stinks and/or can't stay healthy, then they are hopefully getting Soriano back not long after.