Posted February 19, 201411 yr comment_41322 An unconfirmed report has Robert McCune signed by the Bombers- seems like a good fit.
February 19, 201411 yr comment_41328 Bob Mitchell @ThePitBull123 Looks like Argo MLB Robert McCune is headed to Wpg. Will make Bombers a better team. But Argos have Shea Emry as his replacement Apparently Bob Mitchell covers the Argos and Leafs for the Toronto Star.
February 19, 201411 yr comment_41329 Bob Mitchell @ThePitBull123 Looks like Argo MLB Robert McCune is headed to Wpg. Will make Bombers a better team. But Argos have Shea Emry as his replacement Apparently Bob Mitchell covers the Argos and Leafs for the Toronto Star. Interesting that tweet is from 8 hours ago and no Winnipeg media has reported this yet.
February 19, 201411 yr Author comment_41330 Bob Mitchell @ThePitBull123 Looks like Argo MLB Robert McCune is headed to Wpg. Will make Bombers a better team. But Argos have Shea Emry as his replacement Apparently Bob Mitchell covers the Argos and Leafs for the Toronto Star. Interesting that tweet is from 8 hours ago and no Winnipeg media has reported this yet. Until the Bombers announce it, no reporter will post it. To do otherwise would require something like journalistic initiative and valuable time away from other, more pleasurable pursuits. Like napping.
February 19, 201411 yr comment_41331 If true, I suppose it's a good move, not crazy about McCune's speed, but he's a gamer.
February 19, 201411 yr Author comment_41334 If true, I suppose it's a good move, not crazy about McCune's speed, but he's a gamer. As a MLB, speed is not as critical as outside linebacker role, so maybe he will work out. Besides, there are no other viable choices at present.
February 19, 201411 yr comment_41337 If true, I suppose it's a good move, not crazy about McCune's speed, but he's a gamer. As a MLB, speed is not as critical as outside linebacker role, so maybe he will work out. Besides, there are no other viable choices at present. Parker ? And yes I realize that "speed" at MLB isn't as important as other positions on defense, but IMO McCune is slow for a MLB.
February 19, 201411 yr comment_41341 I'll take McCune. The man is a beast & intimidating as a linebacker. I'd have preferred the Stamps kept him over Juwan Simpson who hasn't been as dominant as he used to be a few years ago.
February 19, 201411 yr Author comment_41343 I'll take McCune. The man is a beast & intimidating as a linebacker. I'd have preferred the Stamps kept him over Juwan Simpson who hasn't been as dominant as he used to be a few years ago. And if McCune can clog up the middle effectively, it makes life a lot easier for the other backers and even the DBs.
February 19, 201411 yr comment_41345 Here's Penton's reply from a minute ago about McCune to Winnipeg: @PentonKirk: Agent says nothing yet.
February 19, 201411 yr comment_41346 How old is McCune now? Pass I trust our scouting staff to be able to find us a MLB.
February 19, 201411 yr comment_41347 How old is McCune now? Pass I trust our scouting staff to be able to find us a MLB. He'll be 35 in March.
February 19, 201411 yr comment_41349 I've seen backers beat up & finished at 28. The guy was in the US Marines, is a physical fitness nut & a fiend in the weight room. He started playing football late because of his military committments. if he can still ball I don't care if he's 35. We need players NOW to help us win games. We need to plug a lot of holes. We went cheap with youth & look where it got us.
February 19, 201411 yr comment_41352 I've seen backers beat up & finished at 28. The guy was in the US Marines, is a physical fitness nut & a fiend in the weight room. He started playing football late because of his military committments. if he can still ball I don't care if he's 35. We need players NOW to help us win games. We need to plug a lot of holes. We went cheap with youth & look where it got us. Ok...he can play for your team, seeing as you love him so much...not for me thanks
February 19, 201411 yr comment_41353 Would love to have him. If the braintrust finds somebody better, yay.
February 19, 201411 yr comment_41354 Not high on McCune either but i'll take him since we have no experienced MLB at the moment. I prefer the Bombers to bring back the LoboCop but McCune is durable than him. Let' see what the TC brings maybe a prospect can light it up and steal the position.
February 19, 201411 yr comment_41357 McCune, Parker and Wild on the field at the same time? Yes please.
February 19, 201411 yr comment_41358 More likely, Wild-McCune-Banks... a couple oldies there but I'll definitely take it.
February 19, 201411 yr comment_41359 Think of how much leadership and team work an ex marine would add to this team! We need a guy like this just for that alone.
February 19, 201411 yr comment_41361 Would love this. Ya, he's old. As long as we're not banking on him being a long term solution, we will be okay. The management and team seem intent on finding player to win now AND finding players for the future. Guys like Korey Banks aren't here to make us winners three years from now. O'Shea wants to compete immediately and to do that he needs a guy like McCune, who might not be great but could be good enough for a team with a gaping hole at MLB. I think there is a difference between wanting to win now and mortgaging the future to win now. I think we are in the former and not the latter category. If we were just signing a bunch of old guys, or killing our cap by signing them to big money and long term deals (thus limiting future signings of young players) I'd be more concerned. Some of the other additions the Bombers are banking on being long term solutions. No harm in trying to make the roster competition stronger for this season.
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