Comments on: Derrek Lee is the NL MVP – Other Than Those Eight Guys

By: Ace

Ace — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:16:07 +0000

Well, it was probably someone who overthought the whole “most valuable” part of it.

By: KB

KB — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 06:30:35 +0000

I love D Lee, but you have to wonder what kind of nutcase voted him as 2nd best player in the NL this year.

By: Rappster

Rappster — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:25:06 +0000

Always intentional…

You don’t know until you’ve been 35…take a look at statistics. Many players become much more patient, comfortable hitters with a little age. Reflexes begin to slow, but the mind often compensates.

By: Ace

Ace — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:53:05 +0000

35 isn’t old – unless you’re a professional athlete. Them’s just the facts. Especially in the post-steroid era.

And was that 7 – 11 – 7 haiku intentional?

By: DK

DK — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:48:42 +0000

Go Crappster, Go!

By: Rappster

Rappster — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:51:27 +0000

The wrong side of 35?

Have you ever met a 35 year-old?

You needs a mind what opens.

By: Cardfan

Cardfan — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:39:23 +0000

Is that Supertramp playing in the background?

By: Ace

Ace — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:46:15 +0000

Well, a couple things:

1.) I have not heard any specific rumors linking the Cubs to Pujols, but you’ve got to believe that if Lee were gone and there weren’t a clear replacement, the Cubs would kick the tires.

2.) The Cubs would have to find a one-year buffer. Lee is a free agent after this year, and Pujols is locked up through ’11 (under contract this year, and then club option for 2011).

3.) You are correct that a fair bit of money comes off the books after 2010 (Lee and Lilly), but more will open thereafter when Fukudome’s, Ramirez’s, Zambrano’s, and then (eventually and mercifully) Soriano’s deals end.

By: Jacob

Jacob — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:18:46 +0000

Isn’t there a rumor going around that the Cubs will offer Pujols a contract when Lee’s is up? Not saying there is any truth to it, but I must say, I would love it. I like Lee and all, but that would be amazing. And it just might be possible. Isn’t next year when they get a considerable amount money free?