Regarding the Cubs, and the amount of talent in their minors league systems, what would you say would or could be a best guess approximate time to bring some of them up to the majors?
204106
Minor league players are as good if not in some cases better than major league players. The problem is pressure. Many guys stay in the minors because everytime they are brought up, they freek out, can't handle it and do poorly. So when they are ready is the best answer. To be determined.
390498
Well I dont know trade wise, because they dont have a TON of young talent to dish out. There lineup is very solid, and I think thats a huge strong point. The thing I would say is that tey will probably look to the free agent market, having said that the market isn't exactly teeming with great pitchers. Mulder, Zito, Suppan, Marquis. I mean if they are willing to spend the money they can get someone, and all they need in my opinion is one more dominant starter and they could give the NL Central a run for there money.
325445
this team is definately one of the more solid i've seen top to bottom...for a 12-team league, ur hitters are unbelievable, and your pitchers are pretty good as well...definately do that trade, it'd really benefit ur offensive production.
324760
Look at Bill Hall from the Brewers.  He's eligible at ss, 3b, 2b and of.  He puts up good numbers and not a lot of people are hip to him.  \n\nJay Gibbons from Baltimore might be available, his numbers are OK.  And he's also eligible at 1b.  \n\nFreddy Sanchez from Pittsburgh doesn't have any power, but he's batting over .330 and is eligible at ss, 3b and 2b.  \n\nHawpe (COL), Swisher (OAK) and Gomes (TB) are probably already taken, but if any of them are available - jump on them!
8851
they should do okay, probably perform better as a whole than last years did.  Each guy will fit some of the roles the Cubs needed to fill, last year they depended too much on the homerun
673695
It is too late for this season.  They need to get rid of Prior and Wood and get some more young pitchers you don't get hurt.  They then need to quit going out and signing free agent who were good 5 years ago (Nevin, Burnitz, Womack, Mabry are all examples of this).  They also need a more consistent bullpen.  I sadly think our beloved Cubs are on their way back down after hitting a "peak" in 03-04.
118907
I would have to say probably not, due to the fact that I'm not too impressed with their lineup this year. I'm thinking that .350 - .400 would be a better guess. Hope I'm wrong though. I still root, root, root for the home team.
128000
I think it's highly possible.  Not only Cubs are playing well this season, Marlins is also the one of worst teams in MLB right now.
193772
Look at the roster.  Several high quality veterans (a couple are probably past their prime) and a boat load of young talent (1B Chris Shelton, SP Justin Verlander, RP Joel Zumaya, RP Jordan Tata, SP Jeremy Bonderman, OF Curtis Granderson).  They are going to experience some growing pains, excpecially late in the game with their very young group of middle relievers. If you look past the youth, though, those young players are all going to be mainstays at the major league level and they all should become household names in the next couple of years.\n\nThe tigers are still too young to go all the way, but they are good enough to beat the bad teams in the league and steal a few from the good ones.  Prediction: A strong run at the wild card before falling 3 weeks short of the playoffs.
64603
The Tribe will be competitive but unfortunately the White Sox were a good team that just got better over the winter and so I'd be surprised if Chicago does not win the division.  \nWe still need some pitching and a good right-handed bat.  But I think Cleveland will end up around 85 to 90 wins.  I wish Dolan would pry open his wallet and keep some of these players...\nAnyway, I'm still excited to go see some spring training next week.
190689
Very good team, good enough to clinch top 3 seeds in playoff.\n\nYour team kind of lacks speed and runs.  You might want to trade Kevin Mench.  I know how good he is, but he is batting sixth.  Get someone batting first or second to get you some SBs and Rs.
580948
I'm not so sure about a big run.  They've still got a lot of glaring holes, particularly at first base.  Erstad may not be the player he once was, but he does bring a spark and a balls-to-the-wall mentality that is sorely lacking in the team right now.  Colon, when healthy, has amazing stuff and can be the anchor the rotation needs.\n\nMoving Jeff Weaver to the bullpen would probably be the best move the Angels can do right now.  It's not that he's not a good pitcher, but he seems to be suffering from a lack of confidence in his ability.  Maybe a little time in the pen would help him regain it.\n\nThe Angels do look like they can rise in the division though.
126015
Not a Devil Rays fan, but I've noticed how much talent is there. They have no pitching to speak of, so that's something they need to address. But there is talent in the lineup. And two of their best players are in the minors right now, B.J. Upton battling injuries and Delmon Young, who should be in the majors sometime this summer. It won't be anytime soon because they need to find pitching, but this is a team that finally has some up side.
100231
I think they will get into the playoffs, but by the wild card.  They have good new talent, but the team never really worked together, so they will not be too good at the beginning of the season, but will be great by the end to the season!  And I think that Brian Roberts will be able to play on opening day too!  I think that they will be able to beat the Red Sox, but probably not the Yankees with all their new talent :(:(:(:(:(:(!
190958
Well, there's 162 games in a season and your team looks stacked to me.  Delgado is warming up, Pudge started out well, Sheffield always takes a little time, Manny is getting hot....Pitching looks well rounded.  I would let it ride to be honest.  You'll win soon and I don't think you'll stop.
603270
I live in Chicago and I think the Mets are the most exciting team in baseball. They have a trio of young stars in Wright, Reyes, and Beltran, not to mention a 40 some year old pitching like he's 25 again. Unlike the Yankees, who try to buy championships, the Mets have earned the right to compete for one by using players from their farm system (i.e., Wright, Reyes).
255071
probably becuase that's where future players are grown. Or becuase many minor league teams were in small farming communities.