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Re: 2015 Cubs Offseason: Building a Winner Around David Ross
« Reply #615 on: December 08, 2015, 06:59:40 PM »
Quote from: Sterling Archer on December 08, 2015, 06:56:47 PM
Quote from: Canadouche on December 08, 2015, 06:45:35 PM
Zobrist a Cub?

$14 million per for four years is much more palatable than what was being reported. Not crazy about the fourth year, though. And if this takes them out of the running for Heyward, I'll be reaching for the keys to the firebarn.

If they trade Castro to the Yankees, as rumored, I'd hope that this wouldn't have an impact on a Heyward signing.
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Re: 2015 Cubs Offseason: Building a Winner Around David Ross
« Reply #616 on: December 08, 2015, 06:59:44 PM »
Quote from: Canadouche on December 08, 2015, 06:45:35 PM
Zobrist a Cub?

And Starlin a Yankee...Pending a physical.
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Re: 2015 Cubs Offseason: Building a Winner Around David Ross
« Reply #617 on: December 08, 2015, 07:58:02 PM »
I can't believe what the Braves just got for Shelby fucking Miller.  Talk about trade rape...
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Re: 2015 Cubs Offseason: Building a Winner Around David Ross
« Reply #618 on: December 08, 2015, 08:10:27 PM »
So according to the dudes on MLB Network, signing Zobrist comes with the added bonus of fucking the Mets.
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Re: 2015 Cubs Offseason: Building a Winner Around David Ross
« Reply #619 on: December 08, 2015, 09:25:52 PM »
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on December 08, 2015, 07:58:02 PM
I can't believe what the Braves just got for Shelby fucking Miller.  Talk about trade rape...

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Re: 2015 Cubs Offseason: Building a Winner Around David Ross
« Reply #620 on: December 08, 2015, 09:54:11 PM »
Adam Warren looks pretty freaking solid.  Here's a really good 2015 highlight package/breakdown.  They can definitely use a guy like this.  And I'm pretty sure I'd already rather see him start Game 3 than Jason Hammel.
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Re: 2015 Cubs Offseason: Building a Winner Around David Ross
« Reply #621 on: December 08, 2015, 10:00:17 PM »
Quote from: Sterling Archer on December 08, 2015, 09:54:11 PM
Adam Warren looks pretty freaking solid.  Here's a really good 2015 highlight package/breakdown.  They can definitely use a guy like this.  And I'm pretty sure I'd already rather see him start Game 3 than Jason Hammel.

I don't know how accurate ZiPs is but holy shit would this be awesome: https://twitter.com/DSzymborski/status/674435358336004096
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Re: 2015 Cubs Offseason: Building a Winner Around David Ross
« Reply #622 on: December 08, 2015, 10:05:27 PM »
Quote from: SKO on December 08, 2015, 10:00:17 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on December 08, 2015, 09:54:11 PM
Adam Warren looks pretty freaking solid.  Here's a really good 2015 highlight package/breakdown.  They can definitely use a guy like this.  And I'm pretty sure I'd already rather see him start Game 3 than Jason Hammel.

I don't know how accurate ZiPs is but holy shit would this be awesome: https://twitter.com/DSzymborski/status/674435358336004096

*hearts for eyes emoji*
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Re: 2015 Cubs Offseason: Building a Winner Around David Ross
« Reply #623 on: December 09, 2015, 07:35:28 AM »
40 man is full.

So if the Cubs go all-in on Heyward, the Cogswood combo will still get launched.
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Re: 2015 Cubs Offseason: Building a Winner Around David Ross
« Reply #624 on: December 09, 2015, 07:48:17 AM »
Quote from: Median Desipio Chucklehead on December 09, 2015, 07:35:28 AM
40 man is full.

So if the Cubs go all-in on Heyward, the Cogswood combo will still get launched.

Unless they DFA Andury Acevedo, Dallas Beeler, Eric Jokisch, Yoervis Medina, or Edward James Olmos, aka guys with no actual major league value, unlike Wood or Coghlan.
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Re: 2015 Cubs Offseason: Building a Winner Around David Ross
« Reply #625 on: December 09, 2015, 08:25:48 AM »
Interesting, since Theo doesn't usually say things just to say them:

QuoteTheo on syncing up another trade and FA: "There is still the potential for that again." Internet go nuts in 3-2-1.

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Re: 2015 Cubs Offseason: Building a Winner Around David Ross
« Reply #626 on: December 09, 2015, 08:30:22 AM »
Quote from: Eli on December 09, 2015, 08:25:48 AM
Interesting, since Theo doesn't usually say things just to say them:

QuoteTheo on syncing up another trade and FA: "There is still the potential for that again." Internet go nuts in 3-2-1.

Trade Hammel to clear salary, sign Heyward. YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
I will vow, for the sake of peace, not to complain about David Ross between now and his first start next year- 10/26/2015

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Re: 2015 Cubs Offseason: Building a Winner Around David Ross
« Reply #627 on: December 09, 2015, 08:38:48 AM »
Quote from: SKO on December 09, 2015, 08:30:22 AM
Quote from: Eli on December 09, 2015, 08:25:48 AM
Interesting, since Theo doesn't usually say things just to say them:

QuoteTheo on syncing up another trade and FA: "There is still the potential for that again." Internet go nuts in 3-2-1.

Trade Hammel to clear salary, sign Heyward. YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

I think they really, really want Heyward. That doesn't mean it'll work out, but Theo is clearly swinging for the fences.

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Re: 2015 Cubs Offseason: Building a Winner Around David Ross
« Reply #628 on: December 09, 2015, 08:46:19 AM »
Quote from: Eli on December 09, 2015, 08:38:48 AM
Quote from: SKO on December 09, 2015, 08:30:22 AM
Quote from: Eli on December 09, 2015, 08:25:48 AM
Interesting, since Theo doesn't usually say things just to say them:

QuoteTheo on syncing up another trade and FA: "There is still the potential for that again." Internet go nuts in 3-2-1.

Trade Hammel to clear salary, sign Heyward. YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

I think they really, really want Heyward. That doesn't mean it'll work out, but Theo is clearly swinging for the fences.

I'm just hoping if they swing and miss there that they end up with Fowler. I'm hoping the "Cubs in on Gerardo Parra" rumor is their fallback if the fallback fails.

Imagine this lineup opening day next year:

Zobrist 2B
Heyward or Fowler CF
Rizzo 1B
Bryant 3B
Schwarber LF
Soler RF
Russell SS
Arrieta P
Montero C
I will vow, for the sake of peace, not to complain about David Ross between now and his first start next year- 10/26/2015

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Re: 2015 Cubs Offseason: Building a Winner Around David Ross
« Reply #629 on: December 09, 2015, 09:31:43 AM »
Quote from: SKO on December 09, 2015, 08:46:19 AM
Quote from: Eli on December 09, 2015, 08:38:48 AM
Quote from: SKO on December 09, 2015, 08:30:22 AM
Quote from: Eli on December 09, 2015, 08:25:48 AM
Interesting, since Theo doesn't usually say things just to say them:

QuoteTheo on syncing up another trade and FA: "There is still the potential for that again." Internet go nuts in 3-2-1.

Trade Hammel to clear salary, sign Heyward. YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

I think they really, really want Heyward. That doesn't mean it'll work out, but Theo is clearly swinging for the fences.

I'm just hoping if they swing and miss there that they end up with Fowler. I'm hoping the "Cubs in on Gerardo Parra" rumor is their fallback if the fallback fails.

Imagine this lineup opening day next year:

Zobrist 2B
Heyward or Fowler CF
Rizzo 1B
Bryant 3B
Schwarber LF
Soler RF
Russell SS
Arrieta P
Montero C

Where you fitting in Baez? 1 day per week for Zobrist?