Theo Epstein Sploosh Thread

[Richard Chuggar]

Yankees

[Eli]

I don't think anyone is surprised, but that's a big blow.

[R-V]

I don't think anyone is surprised, but that's a big blow.

Yeah, it sucks. I had sugarplum visions dancing in my head of the Cubs actually having a good rotation with Tanaka, Snork, Wood, and a rebounding Edwin.

[ChuckD]

I'm going to panic, get loaded on Malort, and pray that Jepstink gives Arroyo $80m/5 with a no trade clause.

[Slaky]

I'm going to panic, get loaded on Malort, and pray that Jepstink gives Arroyo $80m/5 with a no trade clause.

Excited for the return of Jerome Williams. Right that wrong, Jepstink

[J. Walter Weatherman]

Okay... What now, Chuck?

[ChuckD]

Okay... What now, Chuck?

"Lather, rinse, and repeat" would be the smart bet given Internet Chuck's track record.

[Tinker to Evers to Chance]

Okay... What now, Chuck?

Yeah.  What now, Chuck?

[InternetApex]

I'll bet the Cubs were never seriously considered. It was worth it to kick in the offer in case the others got cold feet or went another direction so there they'd be. But my only regret is listening to some of the reports of their being a player in the Tanaka market and believing in a tiny bit of hope. This is not a kick to the balls, it's more of a glancing blow. You say, "I'm good, I'm fine." And for a second you are and then, "Aaaaww..." For about a minute and a half. And then you live your life.

At least now we don't have to read about how he's a splitter pitcher with about elevnty million miles on the odometer by age 25. Let the Yankees sweat that out. If his arm is dead or ruined before that seven years is up, we'll be glad this didn't happen.

[Chuck to Chuck]

Okay... What now, Chuck?

Yeah.  What now, Chuck?

David Price.

[Eli]

Okay... What now, Chuck?

Yeah.  What now, Chuck?

David Price.

Never going to happen.

[Slaky]

Okay... What now, Chuck?

Yeah.  What now, Chuck?

David Price.

Never going to happen.

Yep. Not a chance in hell.

Next.

[InternetApex]

I don't think anyone is surprised, but that's a big blow.

JennPex's mom said the Japanese television and interwebs have been focused on Tanaka to the Yankees for over a week. The other teams were listed as an afterthought in the reports and the Cubs were seldom if ever mentioned. I believe people over there who knew Tanaka personally understood that he wanted to pitch for the Yankees and that the negotiation process and courtship by other teams was a great big jerkoff.

[Eli]

Okay... What now, Chuck?

Yeah.  What now, Chuck?

David Price.

Never going to happen.

Yep. Not a chance in hell.

Next.

I'm also not sure I want it to. Price is nearing back end of his prime, has declining velocity, will cost prospects and an extension (as you said on Twitter). Etc. No thanks.

[Richard Chuggar]

I don't think anyone is surprised, but that's a big blow.

JennPex's mom said the Japanese television and interwebs have been focused on Tanaka to the Yankees for over a week. The other teams were listed as an afterthought in the reports and the Cubs were seldom if ever mentioned. I believe people over there who knew Tanaka personally understood that he wanted to pitch for the Yankees and that the negotiation process and courtship by other teams was a great big jerkoff.

The Cubes should invest in cable that gets international channels then.  Losers.