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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.

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?

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

BD wrote:

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.

Author:	STU-GOTZ [ Fri Aug 10, 2007 6:11 am ]
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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 ....................

Author:	Hawkeye Vince [ Fri Aug 10, 2007 6:54 am ]
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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.

Author:	hawkeye [ Fri Aug 10, 2007 8:12 am ]
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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.

Author:	Beardown [ Fri Aug 10, 2007 10:10 am ]
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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.

Author:	Michael Jeffrey Jordan [ Fri Aug 10, 2007 10:10 am ]
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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.

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Author:	Mustang Rob [ Fri Aug 10, 2007 10:43 am ]
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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

Author:	MUScholar21 [ Fri Aug 10, 2007 10:59 am ]
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Quote: 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. 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.

Author:	Bulldog Scott [ Fri Aug 10, 2007 11:02 am ]
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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...

Author:	Darren - Tinley Park [ Fri Aug 10, 2007 11:10 am ]
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I would prefer Shannon Stewart or Casey Blake over Podsednik.

Author:	BigW72 [ Fri Aug 10, 2007 11:13 am ]
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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.

Author:	Mustang Rob [ Fri Aug 10, 2007 11:39 am ]
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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.

Author:	bwfalcon [ Fri Aug 10, 2007 12:26 pm ]
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The Cubs finally have a simulated hitter to face all the simulated pitching.

Author:	Colonel Angus [ Fri Aug 10, 2007 12:40 pm ]
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bwfalcon wrote: The Cubs finally have a simulated hitter to face all the simulated pitching.

Author:	Beardown [ Fri Aug 10, 2007 12:40 pm ]
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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.

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Author:	Mustang Rob [ Fri Aug 10, 2007 12:45 pm ]
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Beardown wrote: 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.

Author:	Beardown [ Fri Aug 10, 2007 12:49 pm ]
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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.

Author:	Mustang Rob [ Fri Aug 10, 2007 12:57 pm ]
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Beardown wrote: 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.

Author:	MUScholar21 [ Fri Aug 10, 2007 1:14 pm ]
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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.

Author:	Mustang Rob [ Fri Aug 10, 2007 1:21 pm ]
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MUScholar21 wrote: 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. Zambrano could play LF on the days he's not pitching. Look at Ankiel

Author:	Bulldog Scott [ Fri Aug 10, 2007 1:53 pm ]
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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.

Author:	Dr. Kenneth Noisewater [ Fri Aug 10, 2007 1:58 pm ]
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+1

Author:	Beardown [ Fri Aug 10, 2007 2:00 pm ]
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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.

Author:	Bulldog Scott [ Fri Aug 10, 2007 2:23 pm ]
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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.

Author:	Mustang Rob [ Fri Aug 10, 2007 2:56 pm ]
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Bulldog Scott wrote: 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 Little known fact: Pod's 2007 OBP while batting leadoff is .360

Author:	BD [ Fri Aug 10, 2007 3:02 pm ]
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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 ?

Author:	Colonel Angus [ Fri Aug 10, 2007 3:37 pm ]
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BD wrote: 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.

Author:	Beardown [ Fri Aug 10, 2007 3:46 pm ]
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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?

Author:	BD [ Fri Aug 10, 2007 4:01 pm ]
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Uga4Prez wrote: BD wrote: 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. 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.