Spring Has Sprung 2010

[Tinker to Evers to Chance]

don't know who wu-tang is

You're missing out.

Wu-Tang Clan ain't nothin' to fuck wit.

[Yeti]

Cubs officially sign a slope pitcher

Although the move was first reported as a rumor about a month ago, the Cubs recently had their signing of Korean starter Jin-Yeong Kim finalized for a reported bonus of $1.2 million.

Kim becomes the club's first Korean signing of 2010 and will join 6 other Korean players currently in the Cubs system.

The righty pitches off a fastball that runs 88-92 and mixes in three other pitches, including a slider, curveball, and change-up. While his stuff isn't dominating, Kim hangs his hat on his control, which is reportedly very good.

A senior in high school right now, Kim won't debut stateside until 2011, but looks to be the top prospect in Korea this year.

Kim's bonus was the highest given by the Cubs since 2001, when they shelled out $1.6 million for Jae-Kuk Ryu. For comparison, SS Hak-Ju Lee received $1.15 million in 2008 and SP Dae-Eun Rhee signed for $525,000 in 2007.

[Gilgamesh]

Kim becomes the club's first Korean signing of 2010...

They're anticipating more?

[Quality Start Machine]

Kim becomes the club's first Korean signing of 2010...

They're anticipating more?

[me]Sign one, and two hours later...[/me]

[Slaky]

Kim becomes the club's first Korean signing of 2010...

They're anticipating more?

I want to see what comes of Hak-Ju Lee. He's supposed to be pretty good, isn't he?

[SKO]

Cubs officially sign a slope pitcher

Although the move was first reported as a rumor about a month ago, the Cubs recently had their signing of Korean starter Jin-Yeong Kim finalized for a reported bonus of $1.2 million.

Kim becomes the club's first Korean signing of 2010 and will join 6 other Korean players currently in the Cubs system.

The righty pitches off a fastball that runs 88-92 and mixes in three other pitches, including a slider, curveball, and change-up. While his stuff isn't dominating, Kim hangs his hat on his control, which is reportedly very good.

A senior in high school right now, Kim won't debut stateside until 2011, but looks to be the top prospect in Korea this year.

Kim's bonus was the highest given by the Cubs since 2001, when they shelled out $1.6 million for Jae-Kuk Ryu. For comparison, SS Hak-Ju Lee received $1.15 million in 2008 and SP Dae-Eun Rhee signed for $525,000 in 2007.

Koreans the Cubs have signed-

Hee Seop Choi- I needn't go into any further details.
Jae-Kuk Ryu-the bird killer with the 7.49 ERA and the 1.815 WHIP.

Dae-Eun Rhee (3.14 ERA and 1.274 WHIP) and Hak-Ju Lee (.399 OBP, .820 OPS) have been pretty solid in A ball, though. I wonder what they'll do with Lee if he's any good at short, because he's only a year younger than Castro.

[Slaky]

Cubs officially sign a slope pitcher

Although the move was first reported as a rumor about a month ago, the Cubs recently had their signing of Korean starter Jin-Yeong Kim finalized for a reported bonus of $1.2 million.

Kim becomes the club's first Korean signing of 2010 and will join 6 other Korean players currently in the Cubs system.

The righty pitches off a fastball that runs 88-92 and mixes in three other pitches, including a slider, curveball, and change-up. While his stuff isn't dominating, Kim hangs his hat on his control, which is reportedly very good.

A senior in high school right now, Kim won't debut stateside until 2011, but looks to be the top prospect in Korea this year.

Kim's bonus was the highest given by the Cubs since 2001, when they shelled out $1.6 million for Jae-Kuk Ryu. For comparison, SS Hak-Ju Lee received $1.15 million in 2008 and SP Dae-Eun Rhee signed for $525,000 in 2007.

Koreans the Cubs have signed-

Hee Seop Choi- I needn't go into any further details.
Jae-Kuk Ryu-the bird killer with the 7.49 ERA and the 1.815 WHIP.

Dae-Eun Rhee (3.14 ERA and 1.274 WHIP) and Hak-Ju Lee (.399 OBP, .820 OPS) have been pretty solid in A ball, though. I wonder what they'll do with Lee if he's any good at short, because he's only a year younger than Castro.

Put one of them at second. How hard is that?

[SKO]

Cubs officially sign a slope pitcher

Although the move was first reported as a rumor about a month ago, the Cubs recently had their signing of Korean starter Jin-Yeong Kim finalized for a reported bonus of $1.2 million.

Kim becomes the club's first Korean signing of 2010 and will join 6 other Korean players currently in the Cubs system.

The righty pitches off a fastball that runs 88-92 and mixes in three other pitches, including a slider, curveball, and change-up. While his stuff isn't dominating, Kim hangs his hat on his control, which is reportedly very good.

A senior in high school right now, Kim won't debut stateside until 2011, but looks to be the top prospect in Korea this year.

Kim's bonus was the highest given by the Cubs since 2001, when they shelled out $1.6 million for Jae-Kuk Ryu. For comparison, SS Hak-Ju Lee received $1.15 million in 2008 and SP Dae-Eun Rhee signed for $525,000 in 2007.

Koreans the Cubs have signed-

Hee Seop Choi- I needn't go into any further details.
Jae-Kuk Ryu-the bird killer with the 7.49 ERA and the 1.815 WHIP.

Dae-Eun Rhee (3.14 ERA and 1.274 WHIP) and Hak-Ju Lee (.399 OBP, .820 OPS) have been pretty solid in A ball, though. I wonder what they'll do with Lee if he's any good at short, because he's only a year younger than Castro.

Put one of them at second. How hard is that?

But where will they put Ryan Theriot? He's got years and years left to play, and he's indispensable.

[Slaky]

Cubs officially sign a slope pitcher

Although the move was first reported as a rumor about a month ago, the Cubs recently had their signing of Korean starter Jin-Yeong Kim finalized for a reported bonus of $1.2 million.

Kim becomes the club's first Korean signing of 2010 and will join 6 other Korean players currently in the Cubs system.

The righty pitches off a fastball that runs 88-92 and mixes in three other pitches, including a slider, curveball, and change-up. While his stuff isn't dominating, Kim hangs his hat on his control, which is reportedly very good.

A senior in high school right now, Kim won't debut stateside until 2011, but looks to be the top prospect in Korea this year.

Kim's bonus was the highest given by the Cubs since 2001, when they shelled out $1.6 million for Jae-Kuk Ryu. For comparison, SS Hak-Ju Lee received $1.15 million in 2008 and SP Dae-Eun Rhee signed for $525,000 in 2007.

Koreans the Cubs have signed-

Hee Seop Choi- I needn't go into any further details.
Jae-Kuk Ryu-the bird killer with the 7.49 ERA and the 1.815 WHIP.

Dae-Eun Rhee (3.14 ERA and 1.274 WHIP) and Hak-Ju Lee (.399 OBP, .820 OPS) have been pretty solid in A ball, though. I wonder what they'll do with Lee if he's any good at short, because he's only a year younger than Castro.

Put one of them at second. How hard is that?

But where will they put Ryan Theriot? He's got years and years left to play, and he's indispensable.

And his defense is breathtaking.

[powen01]

Cubs officially sign a slope pitcher

Although the move was first reported as a rumor about a month ago, the Cubs recently had their signing of Korean starter Jin-Yeong Kim finalized for a reported bonus of $1.2 million.

Kim becomes the club's first Korean signing of 2010 and will join 6 other Korean players currently in the Cubs system.

The righty pitches off a fastball that runs 88-92 and mixes in three other pitches, including a slider, curveball, and change-up. While his stuff isn't dominating, Kim hangs his hat on his control, which is reportedly very good.

A senior in high school right now, Kim won't debut stateside until 2011, but looks to be the top prospect in Korea this year.

Kim's bonus was the highest given by the Cubs since 2001, when they shelled out $1.6 million for Jae-Kuk Ryu. For comparison, SS Hak-Ju Lee received $1.15 million in 2008 and SP Dae-Eun Rhee signed for $525,000 in 2007.

Koreans the Cubs have signed-

Hee Seop Choi- I needn't go into any further details.
Jae-Kuk Ryu-the bird killer with the 7.49 ERA and the 1.815 WHIP.

Dae-Eun Rhee (3.14 ERA and 1.274 WHIP) and Hak-Ju Lee (.399 OBP, .820 OPS) have been pretty solid in A ball, though. I wonder what they'll do with Lee if he's any good at short, because he's only a year younger than Castro.

Put one of them at second. How hard is that?

But where will they put Ryan Theriot? He's got years and years left to play, and he's indispensable.

And his defense is breathtaking.

My farts are breathtaking.

[Bonk]

Dusty's quotes are breathtaking:

"Certain guys are more conducive to hit than other guys."

I think he was just happy with himself for using the word "conducive" in proper context.

[Yeti]

Cubs officially sign a slope pitcher

Although the move was first reported as a rumor about a month ago, the Cubs recently had their signing of Korean starter Jin-Yeong Kim finalized for a reported bonus of $1.2 million.

Kim becomes the club's first Korean signing of 2010 and will join 6 other Korean players currently in the Cubs system.

The righty pitches off a fastball that runs 88-92 and mixes in three other pitches, including a slider, curveball, and change-up. While his stuff isn't dominating, Kim hangs his hat on his control, which is reportedly very good.

A senior in high school right now, Kim won't debut stateside until 2011, but looks to be the top prospect in Korea this year.

Kim's bonus was the highest given by the Cubs since 2001, when they shelled out $1.6 million for Jae-Kuk Ryu. For comparison, SS Hak-Ju Lee received $1.15 million in 2008 and SP Dae-Eun Rhee signed for $525,000 in 2007.

Koreans the Cubs have signed-

Hee Seop Choi- I needn't go into any further details.
Jae-Kuk Ryu-the bird killer with the 7.49 ERA and the 1.815 WHIP.

Dae-Eun Rhee (3.14 ERA and 1.274 WHIP) and Hak-Ju Lee (.399 OBP, .820 OPS) have been pretty solid in A ball, though. I wonder what they'll do with Lee if he's any good at short, because he's only a year younger than Castro.

Put one of them at second. How hard is that?

But where will they put Ryan Theriot? He's got years and years left to play, and he's indispensable.

And his defense is breathtaking.

My farts are breathtaking.

Care for a competition?

[Armchair_QB]

Cubs officially sign a slope pitcher

Although the move was first reported as a rumor about a month ago, the Cubs recently had their signing of Korean starter Jin-Yeong Kim finalized for a reported bonus of $1.2 million.

Kim becomes the club's first Korean signing of 2010 and will join 6 other Korean players currently in the Cubs system.

The righty pitches off a fastball that runs 88-92 and mixes in three other pitches, including a slider, curveball, and change-up. While his stuff isn't dominating, Kim hangs his hat on his control, which is reportedly very good.

A senior in high school right now, Kim won't debut stateside until 2011, but looks to be the top prospect in Korea this year.

Kim's bonus was the highest given by the Cubs since 2001, when they shelled out $1.6 million for Jae-Kuk Ryu. For comparison, SS Hak-Ju Lee received $1.15 million in 2008 and SP Dae-Eun Rhee signed for $525,000 in 2007.

Koreans the Cubs have signed-

Hee Seop Choi- I needn't go into any further details.
Jae-Kuk Ryu-the bird killer with the 7.49 ERA and the 1.815 WHIP.

Dae-Eun Rhee (3.14 ERA and 1.274 WHIP) and Hak-Ju Lee (.399 OBP, .820 OPS) have been pretty solid in A ball, though. I wonder what they'll do with Lee if he's any good at short, because he's only a year younger than Castro.

Put one of them at second. How hard is that?

They're too tall.

[Internet Apex]

This is a good thread.

[R-V]

What the fuck, Lou?

Third baseman Chad Tracy contributed a three-run double in the Cubs' 12-1 victory over Texas on Wednesday in his bid to make the roster.

But from the sound of manager Lou Piniella, Tracy is still behind Kevin Millar in the battle for the last infield spot.

"We've got (Jeff) Baker that can play some third," Piniella said before the game. "That's about it. Tracy gives us a left-handed bat replacement for (Aramis) Ramirez. You know, he really hasn't hit that well this spring. ... I'd like to see him smack it around a little bit here the last week or so."

I guess we just have to hope Sullivan is wrong again.