Cubs sign Enrique Wilson

TotalEnd98 · 05-17-2005, 07:48 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?...mlb&id=2062500

The Cubs obviously want to send a message to their fans that they have absolutely no intention of winning anything this year. This is, of course, the famed Enweakque Wilson of the career .246/.288/.352 line and 65 OPS+, who had left the Yankees (who played him in more than half their games last season, signalling that he may have blackmail pictures of one or more Yankees executives) angry that they didn't start him more often.

TonyJ · 05-17-2005, 07:58 PM

Why do we need Enrique when we already have Neifi Perez? Are the Cubs collecting useless spare parts or what?

TotalEnd98 · 05-17-2005, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TonyJ

Why do we need Enrique when we already have Neifi Perez? Are the Cubs collecting useless spare parts or what?

I was sort of expecting a response more in line with the reaction you had when the Cubs got Tony Womack, but this one is no less accurate.

GoCubsAndJays · 05-17-2005, 08:07 PM

Cubs are really trying to break the curse this year it would seem.

Karros270 · 05-17-2005, 08:10 PM

Wow, they're really getting desperate for pitching.

Mike D · 05-17-2005, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TonyJ

Why do we need Enrique when we already have Neifi Perez? Are the Cubs collecting useless spare parts or what?

Wilson will fill the role of Neifi Perez until Nomar comes back.

KurtBevacqua · 05-17-2005, 08:58 PM

This is sad, but I vividly remember when Wilson was a big prospect for Cleveland and the press was saying he would be the next Carlos Baerga. I guess if you go with the 2nd half of Baerga's career this is actually pretty accurate.

KILLERBS24 · 05-17-2005, 09:34 PM

I cant believe they got him with all the teams that have been beating down his door. Everybody knows he's still a productive player and the Cubs managed to steal him away from everyone. Good Job!!

Mike D · 05-17-2005, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by KILLERBS24

I cant believe they got him with all the teams that have been beating down his door. Everybody knows he's still a productive player and the Cubs managed to steal him away from everyone. Good Job!!

Wow, you act like the cubs are looking to play him in each of their next 122 games.

KILLERBS24 · 05-17-2005, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike D

Wow, you act like the cubs are looking to play him in each of their next 122 games.

No I act like its pathetic that stupid GMs keep recycling relics when there are 500 players in the minors better than Enrique Wilson.

TonyJ · 05-17-2005, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by KILLERBS24

No I act like its pathetic that stupid GMs keep recycling relics when there are 500 players in the minors better than Enrique Wilson.

This I agree with.

Edit - Well, except the 500 number, that's hyperbole

Mike D · 05-17-2005, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by KILLERBS24

No I act like its pathetic that stupid GMs keep recycling relics when there are 500 players in the minors better than Enrique Wilson.

The cubs have no one in the minors that they can use as a utility player in the same way that Wilson could. The ones they have tried at least have shown that.

KILLERBS24 · 05-17-2005, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike D

The cubs have no one in the minors that they can use as a utility player in the same way that Wilson could. The ones they have tried at least have shown that.

Well they've proven they aren't smart so they probably haven't brought up the right ones, but they are everywhere, and you don't have to look only in your own organization. There are career minor league types that will never get a shot in other organizations that can be had for a bag of balls and they can easily fill any role that Wilson possibly could. To think Wilsons talents are so unique that nobody else could fill his measly role is crazy.

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TotalEnd98 All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: New York Posts: 1,687 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Cubs sign Enrique Wilson http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?...mlb&id=2062500 The Cubs obviously want to send a message to their fans that they have absolutely no intention of winning anything this year. This is, of course, the famed Enweakque Wilson of the career .246/.288/.352 line and 65 OPS+, who had left the Yankees (who played him in more than half their games last season, signalling that he may have blackmail pictures of one or more Yankees executives) angry that they didn't start him more often. __________________ OTBL - Scandinavia Cartoon Heroes This is the way the world ends Not with a bang but a whimper.

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KurtBevacqua Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,820 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9x in 7 posts	This is sad, but I vividly remember when Wilson was a big prospect for Cleveland and the press was saying he would be the next Carlos Baerga. I guess if you go with the 2nd half of Baerga's career this is actually pretty accurate. __________________ "The type and formula of most schemes of philanthropy or humanitarianism is this: A and B put their heads together to decide what C shall be made to do for D. The radical vice of all these schemes, from a sociological point of view, is that C is not allowed a voice in the matter, and his position, character, and interests, as well as the ultimate effects on society through C's interests, are entirely overlooked. I call C the Forgotten Man" - William Graham Sumner

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KILLERBS24 All Star Reserve Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 937 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3x in 3 posts	I cant believe they got him with all the teams that have been beating down his door. Everybody knows he's still a productive player and the Cubs managed to steal him away from everyone. Good Job!! __________________ Asterisked legacy: Barry Bonds, the greatest steroid user ever

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