Enough grab-assing....pitchers and catchers report in less than a month. Let's light this candle.
Am I crazy to wonder why nobody seems to suggest Ian Happ at second base everyday? I know he might be bad—but we don't really know for sure because he's hardly played it, even thought that was the position at which he was drafted. Hell, he's probably played third more than second. We know he's an adventure in the outfield, but this kid's bat can play—I remain a stout fan of his. And in any event, he cannot be worse than the homophobic statue who took 11 seconds just to make the fucking pivot on the relay on 6(and 5)-4-3 DP's. Zobrist is better at second but Zobrist is also better in RF than Happ would be if Heyward is in center vs. a RHP.
Regardless of whether Russell comes back, if Happ can play a modest second base, that would seem to solve a few problems.
I've always been a big fan of Happ. Until his prolonged hitting struggles this past season, his trajectory was similar to Schwarber. There's nothing wrong with having a switch-hitting second baseman who can hit with power. Move Javy to SS, fire Russell into the sun, and the team's ready to go.
2019 Cubs: Harper or GTFO
Quote from: Saul Goodman on January 23, 2019, 11:41:14 AM
2019 Cubs: Harper or GTFO
Bryce Harper ain't walking through that door, homes.
Quote from: World's #1 Astros Fan on January 23, 2019, 11:55:07 AM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on January 23, 2019, 11:41:14 AM
2019 Cubs: Harper or GTFO
Bryce Harper ain't walking through that door, homes.
Then they might have to earn my attention this year thanks to this steady diet of Ricketts bullshit we've been fed.
Quote from: Saul Goodman on January 23, 2019, 01:02:21 PM
Quote from: World's #1 Astros Fan on January 23, 2019, 11:55:07 AM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on January 23, 2019, 11:41:14 AM
2019 Cubs: Harper or GTFO
Bryce Harper ain't walking through that door, homes.
Then they might have to earn my attention this year thanks to this steady diet of Ricketts bullshit we've been fed.
Lived through a thousand years of bullshit and shitty teams and "We don't have enough money for Bryce Harper" is the final straw?
I don't get this at all.
This team is either going to pull their shit together and win the division in a runaway, or be a shitshow of epic proportions. Either way, I'm here for it.
Quote from: PenFoe on January 23, 2019, 01:18:43 PM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on January 23, 2019, 01:02:21 PM
Quote from: World's #1 Astros Fan on January 23, 2019, 11:55:07 AM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on January 23, 2019, 11:41:14 AM
2019 Cubs: Harper or GTFO
Bryce Harper ain't walking through that door, homes.
Then they might have to earn my attention this year thanks to this steady diet of Ricketts bullshit we've been fed.
Lived through a thousand years of bullshit and shitty teams and "We don't have enough money for Bryce Harper" is the final straw?
I don't get this at all.
If you think "steady diet of Ricketts bullshit" meant "didn't sign Bryce" and nothing else, then I can't help you.
Quote from: World's #1 Astros Fan on January 23, 2019, 09:18:22 AM
Enough grab-assing....pitchers and catchers report in less than a month. Let’s light this candle.
Am I crazy to wonder why nobody seems to suggest Ian Happ at second base everyday? I know he might be bad—but we don’t really know for sure because he’s hardly played it, even thought that was the position at which he was drafted. Hell, he’s probably played third more than second. We know he’s an adventure in the outfield, but this kid’s bat can play—I remain a stout fan of his. And in any event, he cannot be worse than the homophobic statue who took 11 seconds just to make the fucking pivot on the relay on 6(and 5)-4-3 DP’s. Zobrist is better at second but Zobrist is also better in RF than Happ would be if Heyward is in center vs. a RHP.
Regardless of whether Russell comes back, if Happ can play a modest second base, that would seem to solve a few problems.
Assuming no further additions:
Lineup2B Zobrist
3B Bryant
1B Rizzo
SS Baez
C Contreras
LF Schwarber
CF Happ
RF Heyward
BenchDescalso
Caratini
Bote
Almora
RotationLester
Hendricks
Quintana
Darvish
Hamels
Bullpen (guh)Strop
Cishek
Edwards
Montgomery
Kintzler
Duensing
Chatwood
Iowa grabbag (Mills/Maples/Norwood/GOAT) until Morrow is ready
- Swap out Happ & Heyward for Bote & Almora against LHP.
- I've got Zobrist as my primary 2B but I've got a bad feeling Joe is going to have Descalso there more often than not.
- Assuming Russell isn't fired into the sun, and they stick with 12 position players, it would appear that Bote will be the odd man out when Russell's suspension ends.
- We all know that bullpens are high variance from year to year but this one looks pretty shitty right now. Unless Edward somehow, someway figures his shit out.
- If any of the Iowa arms turn out to be worth a damn to the point where they're worth keeping in the pen once Morrow is back (Mills?), I really don't see how they keep Chatwood around. Total waste of a roster space unless Tommy Hottovy is a wizard.
I still want to see Schwarber play 2nd base.
But yeah, Happ at 2nd is fine.
And Harper is not going to happen.
Quote from: R-V on January 23, 2019, 01:33:53 PM
Quote from: World's #1 Astros Fan on January 23, 2019, 09:18:22 AM
Enough grab-assing....pitchers and catchers report in less than a month. Let's light this candle.
Am I crazy to wonder why nobody seems to suggest Ian Happ at second base everyday? I know he might be bad—but we don't really know for sure because he's hardly played it, even thought that was the position at which he was drafted. Hell, he's probably played third more than second. We know he's an adventure in the outfield, but this kid's bat can play—I remain a stout fan of his. And in any event, he cannot be worse than the homophobic statue who took 11 seconds just to make the fucking pivot on the relay on 6(and 5)-4-3 DP's. Zobrist is better at second but Zobrist is also better in RF than Happ would be if Heyward is in center vs. a RHP.
Regardless of whether Russell comes back, if Happ can play a modest second base, that would seem to solve a few problems.
Assuming no further additions:
Lineup
2B Zobrist
3B Bryant
1B Rizzo
SS Baez
C Contreras
LF Schwarber
CF Happ
RF Heyward
Bench
Descalso
Caratini
Bote
Almora
Rotation
Lester
Hendricks
Quintana
Darvish
Hamels
Bullpen (guh)
Strop
Cishek
Edwards
Montgomery
Kintzler
Duensing
Chatwood
Iowa grabbag (Mills/Maples/Norwood/GOAT) until Morrow is ready
- Swap out Happ & Heyward for Bote & Almora against LHP.
- I've got Zobrist as my primary 2B but I've got a bad feeling Joe is going to have Descalso there more often than not.
- Assuming Russell isn't fired into the sun, and they stick with 12 position players, it would appear that Bote will be the odd man out when Russell's suspension ends.
- We all know that bullpens are high variance from year to year but this one looks pretty shitty right now. Unless Edward somehow, someway figures his shit out.
- If any of the Iowa arms turn out to be worth a damn to the point where they're worth keeping in the pen once Morrow is back (Mills?), I really don't see how they keep Chatwood around. Total waste of a roster space unless Tommy Hottovy is a wizard.
You put Happ at Center and Almora on the bench???
Quote from: CBStew on January 23, 2019, 03:17:38 PM
Quote from: R-V on January 23, 2019, 01:33:53 PM
Quote from: World's #1 Astros Fan on January 23, 2019, 09:18:22 AM
Enough grab-assing....pitchers and catchers report in less than a month. Let's light this candle.
Am I crazy to wonder why nobody seems to suggest Ian Happ at second base everyday? I know he might be bad—but we don't really know for sure because he's hardly played it, even thought that was the position at which he was drafted. Hell, he's probably played third more than second. We know he's an adventure in the outfield, but this kid's bat can play—I remain a stout fan of his. And in any event, he cannot be worse than the homophobic statue who took 11 seconds just to make the fucking pivot on the relay on 6(and 5)-4-3 DP's. Zobrist is better at second but Zobrist is also better in RF than Happ would be if Heyward is in center vs. a RHP.
Regardless of whether Russell comes back, if Happ can play a modest second base, that would seem to solve a few problems.
Assuming no further additions:
Lineup
2B Zobrist
3B Bryant
1B Rizzo
SS Baez
C Contreras
LF Schwarber
CF Happ
RF Heyward
Bench
Descalso
Caratini
Bote
Almora
Rotation
Lester
Hendricks
Quintana
Darvish
Hamels
Bullpen (guh)
Strop
Cishek
Edwards
Montgomery
Kintzler
Duensing
Chatwood
Iowa grabbag (Mills/Maples/Norwood/GOAT) until Morrow is ready
- Swap out Happ & Heyward for Bote & Almora against LHP.
- I've got Zobrist as my primary 2B but I've got a bad feeling Joe is going to have Descalso there more often than not.
- Assuming Russell isn't fired into the sun, and they stick with 12 position players, it would appear that Bote will be the odd man out when Russell's suspension ends.
- We all know that bullpens are high variance from year to year but this one looks pretty shitty right now. Unless Edward somehow, someway figures his shit out.
- If any of the Iowa arms turn out to be worth a damn to the point where they're worth keeping in the pen once Morrow is back (Mills?), I really don't see how they keep Chatwood around. Total waste of a roster space unless Tommy Hottovy is a wizard.
You put Happ at Center and Almora on the bench???
We've got a 600 plate appearance sample size now on Albert hitting righties, and it ain't good. He's got a .698 OPS against RHP and an .816 OPS against lefties.
Happ is basically his mirror image with .698 against LHP and .839 against RHP.
Until Albert shows that he can hit righties and deserves to be an every day player, it sets up as a pretty ideal platoon situation *
* Reserving the right to change my opinion after Happ does multiple 360's while chasing a routine fly ball on Opening Day.
I wouldn't mind seeing Heyward in CF with Happ at 2B and Zo in RF but that may be splitting hairs.
The defense has been the saving grace for the rotation for a few years and this year, well, I'm not as confident. I think if the defense regresses, it may be a long year for the staff.
But, this ain't the time for this bullshit.
The Cubs won 95 games last year and I would fully expect half the lineup to be even better than they were last year.
Give me a bounce back from Kintzler and growth from Edwards and we have ourselves a parade to attend. LET'S GO!
Quote from: R-V on January 23, 2019, 01:33:53 PM
Quote from: World's #1 Astros Fan on January 23, 2019, 09:18:22 AM
Enough grab-assing....pitchers and catchers report in less than a month. Let's light this candle.
Am I crazy to wonder why nobody seems to suggest Ian Happ at second base everyday? I know he might be bad—but we don't really know for sure because he's hardly played it, even thought that was the position at which he was drafted. Hell, he's probably played third more than second. We know he's an adventure in the outfield, but this kid's bat can play—I remain a stout fan of his. And in any event, he cannot be worse than the homophobic statue who took 11 seconds just to make the fucking pivot on the relay on 6(and 5)-4-3 DP's. Zobrist is better at second but Zobrist is also better in RF than Happ would be if Heyward is in center vs. a RHP.
Regardless of whether Russell comes back, if Happ can play a modest second base, that would seem to solve a few problems.
Assuming no further additions:
Lineup
2B Zobrist
3B Bryant
1B Rizzo
SS Baez
C Contreras
LF Schwarber
CF Happ
RF Heyward
Bench
Descalso
Caratini
Bote
Almora
Rotation
Lester
Hendricks
Quintana
Darvish
Hamels
Bullpen (guh)
Strop
Cishek
Edwards
Montgomery
Kintzler
Duensing
Chatwood
Iowa grabbag (Mills/Maples/Norwood/GOAT) until Morrow is ready
- Swap out Happ & Heyward for Bote & Almora against LHP.
- I've got Zobrist as my primary 2B but I've got a bad feeling Joe is going to have Descalso there more often than not.
- Assuming Russell isn't fired into the sun, and they stick with 12 position players, it would appear that Bote will be the odd man out when Russell's suspension ends.
- We all know that bullpens are high variance from year to year but this one looks pretty shitty right now. Unless Edward somehow, someway figures his shit out.
- If any of the Iowa arms turn out to be worth a damn to the point where they're worth keeping in the pen once Morrow is back (Mills?), I really don't see how they keep Chatwood around. Total waste of a roster space unless Tommy Hottovy is a wizard.
Perhaps I'm being unduly negative, but that team is not exactly screaming "CHAMMENSHIP", is it? On paper you're a fair distance behind Houston, Boston, LA and the Yanks, I reckon. I'd be interested to see the WAR predictions for those 25 men vs. the expected rosters of the other teams I mentioned. Not interested enough to go and look it up, mind you.
Quote from: Tonker on January 24, 2019, 10:09:35 AM
Perhaps I'm being unduly negative, but that team is not exactly screaming "CHAMMENSHIP", is it? On paper you're a fair distance behind Houston, Boston, LA and the Yanks, I reckon. I'd be interested to see the WAR predictions for those 25 men vs. the expected rosters of the other teams I mentioned. Not interested enough to go and look it up, mind you.
Here are Fangraphs' projections (https://www.fangraphs.com/depthcharts.aspx?position=Standings). They don't seem very convinced on Milwaukee replicating last year's performance. But they like the Cubs.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on January 24, 2019, 10:16:45 AM
Quote from: Tonker on January 24, 2019, 10:09:35 AM
Perhaps I'm being unduly negative, but that team is not exactly screaming "CHAMMENSHIP", is it? On paper you're a fair distance behind Houston, Boston, LA and the Yanks, I reckon. I'd be interested to see the WAR predictions for those 25 men vs. the expected rosters of the other teams I mentioned. Not interested enough to go and look it up, mind you.
Here are Fangraphs' projections (https://www.fangraphs.com/depthcharts.aspx?position=Standings). They don't seem very convinced on Milwaukee replicating last year's performance. But they like the Cubs.
They like the Cubs considerably less than they like Houston, Boston, the Yanks and the cunting D*dgers, which is exactly my point.
Quote from: Tonker on January 24, 2019, 10:25:50 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on January 24, 2019, 10:16:45 AM
Quote from: Tonker on January 24, 2019, 10:09:35 AM
Perhaps I'm being unduly negative, but that team is not exactly screaming "CHAMMENSHIP", is it? On paper you're a fair distance behind Houston, Boston, LA and the Yanks, I reckon. I'd be interested to see the WAR predictions for those 25 men vs. the expected rosters of the other teams I mentioned. Not interested enough to go and look it up, mind you.
Here are Fangraphs' projections (https://www.fangraphs.com/depthcharts.aspx?position=Standings). They don't seem very convinced on Milwaukee replicating last year's performance. But they like the Cubs.
They like the Cubs considerably less than they like Houston, Boston, the Yanks and the cunting D*dgers, which is exactly my point.
Do those Dodgers & Nationals projections still include Machado & Harper since they haven't signed with another team yet? Because the Nationals win projection in particular seems too high.
Quote from: Tonker on January 24, 2019, 10:09:35 AM
Quote from: R-V on January 23, 2019, 01:33:53 PM
Quote from: World's #1 Astros Fan on January 23, 2019, 09:18:22 AM
Enough grab-assing....pitchers and catchers report in less than a month. Let's light this candle.
Am I crazy to wonder why nobody seems to suggest Ian Happ at second base everyday? I know he might be bad—but we don't really know for sure because he's hardly played it, even thought that was the position at which he was drafted. Hell, he's probably played third more than second. We know he's an adventure in the outfield, but this kid's bat can play—I remain a stout fan of his. And in any event, he cannot be worse than the homophobic statue who took 11 seconds just to make the fucking pivot on the relay on 6(and 5)-4-3 DP's. Zobrist is better at second but Zobrist is also better in RF than Happ would be if Heyward is in center vs. a RHP.
Regardless of whether Russell comes back, if Happ can play a modest second base, that would seem to solve a few problems.
Assuming no further additions:
Lineup
2B Zobrist
3B Bryant
1B Rizzo
SS Baez
C Contreras
LF Schwarber
CF Happ
RF Heyward
Bench
Descalso
Caratini
Bote
Almora
Rotation
Lester
Hendricks
Quintana
Darvish
Hamels
Bullpen (guh)
Strop
Cishek
Edwards
Montgomery
Kintzler
Duensing
Chatwood
Brad Brach
Iowa grabbag (Mills/Maples/Norwood/GOAT) until Morrow is ready
- Swap out Happ & Heyward for Bote & Almora against LHP.
- I've got Zobrist as my primary 2B but I've got a bad feeling Joe is going to have Descalso there more often than not.
- Assuming Russell isn't fired into the sun, and they stick with 12 position players, it would appear that Bote will be the odd man out when Russell's suspension ends.
- We all know that bullpens are high variance from year to year but this one looks pretty shitty right now. Unless Edward somehow, someway figures his shit out.
- If any of the Iowa arms turn out to be worth a damn to the point where they're worth keeping in the pen once Morrow is back (Mills?), I really don't see how they keep Chatwood around. Total waste of a roster space unless Tommy Hottovy is a wizard.
Perhaps I'm being unduly negative, but that team is not exactly screaming "CHAMMENSHIP", is it? On paper you're a fair distance behind Houston, Boston, LA and the Yanks, I reckon. I'd be interested to see the WAR predictions for those 25 men vs. the expected rosters of the other teams I mentioned. Not interested enough to go and look it up, mind you.
How does the above change your shitty outlook?
Quote from: Oleg on January 24, 2019, 12:57:19 PM
Quote from: Tonker on January 24, 2019, 10:09:35 AM
Quote from: R-V on January 23, 2019, 01:33:53 PM
Quote from: World's #1 Astros Fan on January 23, 2019, 09:18:22 AM
Enough grab-assing....pitchers and catchers report in less than a month. Let's light this candle.
Am I crazy to wonder why nobody seems to suggest Ian Happ at second base everyday? I know he might be bad—but we don't really know for sure because he's hardly played it, even thought that was the position at which he was drafted. Hell, he's probably played third more than second. We know he's an adventure in the outfield, but this kid's bat can play—I remain a stout fan of his. And in any event, he cannot be worse than the homophobic statue who took 11 seconds just to make the fucking pivot on the relay on 6(and 5)-4-3 DP's. Zobrist is better at second but Zobrist is also better in RF than Happ would be if Heyward is in center vs. a RHP.
Regardless of whether Russell comes back, if Happ can play a modest second base, that would seem to solve a few problems.
Assuming no further additions:
Lineup
2B Zobrist
3B Bryant
1B Rizzo
SS Baez
C Contreras
LF Schwarber
CF Happ
RF Heyward
Bench
Descalso
Caratini
Bote
Almora
Rotation
Lester
Hendricks
Quintana
Darvish
Hamels
Bullpen (guh)
Strop
Cishek
Edwards
Montgomery
Kintzler
Duensing
Chatwood
Brad Brach
Iowa grabbag (Mills/Maples/Norwood/GOAT) until Morrow is ready
- Swap out Happ & Heyward for Bote & Almora against LHP.
- I've got Zobrist as my primary 2B but I've got a bad feeling Joe is going to have Descalso there more often than not.
- Assuming Russell isn't fired into the sun, and they stick with 12 position players, it would appear that Bote will be the odd man out when Russell's suspension ends.
- We all know that bullpens are high variance from year to year but this one looks pretty shitty right now. Unless Edward somehow, someway figures his shit out.
- If any of the Iowa arms turn out to be worth a damn to the point where they're worth keeping in the pen once Morrow is back (Mills?), I really don't see how they keep Chatwood around. Total waste of a roster space unless Tommy Hottovy is a wizard.
Perhaps I'm being unduly negative, but that team is not exactly screaming "CHAMMENSHIP", is it? On paper you're a fair distance behind Houston, Boston, LA and the Yanks, I reckon. I'd be interested to see the WAR predictions for those 25 men vs. the expected rosters of the other teams I mentioned. Not interested enough to go and look it up, mind you.
How does the above change your shitty outlook?
Oh, now everything's fine.
Quote from: World's #1 Astros Fan on January 23, 2019, 09:18:22 AMLet's light this candle.
I'll bet my bottom dollar that if you wrapped your dong with cheesecloth and lard, the wasps would come with or without a wick.
Quote from: Wheezer on January 25, 2019, 12:28:01 AM
Quote from: World's #1 Astros Fan on January 23, 2019, 09:18:22 AMLet's light this candle.
I'll bet my bottom dollar that if you wrapped your dong with cheesecloth and lard, the wasps would come with or without a wick.
There isn't enough cheesecloth and lard in the world, Ogden.
Quote from: Wheezer on January 25, 2019, 12:28:01 AM
Quote from: World's #1 Astros Fan on January 23, 2019, 09:18:22 AMLet's light this candle.
I'll bet my bottom dollar that if you wrapped your dong with cheesecloth and lard, the wasps would come with or without a wick.
Wait. What? Is that a thing? I can't keep up with you kids.
Quote from: CBStew on January 25, 2019, 12:21:59 PM
Quote from: Wheezer on January 25, 2019, 12:28:01 AM
Quote from: World's #1 Astros Fan on January 23, 2019, 09:18:22 AMLet's light this candle.
I'll bet my bottom dollar that if you wrapped your dong with cheesecloth and lard, the wasps would come with or without a wick.
Wait. What? Is that a thing? I can't keep up with you kids.
It's a reference to the time that I tried to make pistachio sausage.
Oh frabjeous day!!!!! The Cubs have Kontos and Tazawa! The World Series is in the bag!
Quote from: CBStew on January 29, 2019, 11:48:25 AM
Oh frabjeous day!!!!! The Cubs have Kontos and Tazawa! The World Series is in the bag!
DAT KONTOS IS A LOCAL GUY MY FRENT
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on January 29, 2019, 01:56:49 PM
Quote from: CBStew on January 29, 2019, 11:48:25 AM
Oh frabjeous day!!!!! The Cubs have Kontos and Tazawa! The World Series is in the bag!
DAT KONTOS IS A LOCAL GUY MY FRENT
So am I. Do you want me as a set-up man?
Quote from: CBStew on January 29, 2019, 03:38:54 PM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on January 29, 2019, 01:56:49 PM
Quote from: CBStew on January 29, 2019, 11:48:25 AM
Oh frabjeous day!!!!! The Cubs have Kontos and Tazawa! The World Series is in the bag!
DAT KONTOS IS A LOCAL GUY MY FRENT
So am I. Do you want me as a set-up man?
Sure, we can always use short relief.
RIGHTING WRONGS! (http://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/25893836/inside-37-year-old-pitcher-luke-hagerty-improbable-comeback-story) If Luke Hagerty makes the playoff roster I will buy his jersey. BOOK IT.
Geez, this has been a fucking stellar winter for the Ricketts family.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on February 05, 2019, 08:45:50 AM
Geez, this has been a fucking stellar winter for the Ricketts family.
Oh for the halcyon days of 2016.
Quote from: Saul Goodman on February 05, 2019, 12:10:16 PM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on February 05, 2019, 08:45:50 AM
Geez, this has been a fucking stellar winter for the Ricketts family.
Oh for the halcyon days of 2016.
I am giving serious consideration to becoming a die-hard Oakland A's fan. The Ricketts don't have a stake hold in the A's do they?
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on February 05, 2019, 08:45:50 AM
Geez, this has been a fucking stellar winter for the Ricketts family.
I wonder what they could do to distract from the racist Joe story?
Quote from: Shooter on February 06, 2019, 09:44:09 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on February 05, 2019, 08:45:50 AM
Geez, this has been a fucking stellar winter for the Ricketts family.
I wonder what they could do to distract from the racist Joe story?
Further devaluing your family's most visible assets to own the libs
Quote from: Saul Goodman on February 06, 2019, 11:57:07 AM
Quote from: Shooter on February 06, 2019, 09:44:09 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on February 05, 2019, 08:45:50 AM
Geez, this has been a fucking stellar winter for the Ricketts family.
I wonder what they could do to distract from the racist Joe story?
Further devaluing your family's most visible assets to own the libs
I think meant...
*looks around*
*whispers*
Sign Bryce Harper.
Bryce should sign an incentive-laden one year contract with the Cubs (maybe with player options), bet on himself to put up a monster year, and collect his payday next off season.
Quote from: Shooter on February 06, 2019, 09:44:09 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on February 05, 2019, 08:45:50 AM
Geez, this has been a fucking stellar winter for the Ricketts family.
I wonder what they could do to distract from the racist Joe story?
"New Ricketts email surfaces with subject line 'How's the collusion going?'"
Quote from: Canadouche on February 06, 2019, 02:02:57 PM
Bryce should sign an incentive-laden one year contract with the Cubs (maybe with player options), bet on himself to put up a monster year, and collect his payday next off season.
I don't think he should do that at all. That seems like a bad thing for him to do. Especially considering (if rumors are true) there is still a 10/300 out there from Washington and I'm sure he can get an opt-out or three thrown into that deal.
Quote from: Oleg on February 08, 2019, 08:46:44 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on February 06, 2019, 02:02:57 PM
Bryce should sign an incentive-laden one year contract with the Cubs (maybe with player options), bet on himself to put up a monster year, and collect his payday next off season.
I don't think he should do that at all. That seems like a bad thing for him to do. Especially considering (if rumors are true) there is still a 10/300 out there from Washington and I'm sure he can get an opt-out or three thrown into that deal.
Am I the only one who thinks Boras has been conspicuous in his silence throughout this offseason?
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on February 08, 2019, 09:02:16 AM
Quote from: Oleg on February 08, 2019, 08:46:44 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on February 06, 2019, 02:02:57 PM
Bryce should sign an incentive-laden one year contract with the Cubs (maybe with player options), bet on himself to put up a monster year, and collect his payday next off season.
I don't think he should do that at all. That seems like a bad thing for him to do. Especially considering (if rumors are true) there is still a 10/300 out there from Washington and I'm sure he can get an opt-out or three thrown into that deal.
Am I the only one who thinks Boras has been conspicuous in his silence throughout this offseason?
He's working the phones to get the DH implemented, which would immediately and irrationally boost the market for Harper.
Quote from: Brownie on February 08, 2019, 10:22:56 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on February 08, 2019, 09:02:16 AM
Quote from: Oleg on February 08, 2019, 08:46:44 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on February 06, 2019, 02:02:57 PM
Bryce should sign an incentive-laden one year contract with the Cubs (maybe with player options), bet on himself to put up a monster year, and collect his payday next off season.
I don't think he should do that at all. That seems like a bad thing for him to do. Especially considering (if rumors are true) there is still a 10/300 out there from Washington and I'm sure he can get an opt-out or three thrown into that deal.
Am I the only one who thinks Boras has been conspicuous in his silence throughout this offseason?
He's working the phones to get the DH implemented, which would immediately and irrationally boost the market for Harper.
If collusion is real (and all signs point to this being the case), there's no market for Harper beyond what the Nationals offered. Both he and Machado should have been in the middle of bidding wars.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on February 08, 2019, 10:35:16 AM
Quote from: Brownie on February 08, 2019, 10:22:56 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on February 08, 2019, 09:02:16 AM
Quote from: Oleg on February 08, 2019, 08:46:44 AM
Quote from: Canadouche on February 06, 2019, 02:02:57 PM
Bryce should sign an incentive-laden one year contract with the Cubs (maybe with player options), bet on himself to put up a monster year, and collect his payday next off season.
I don't think he should do that at all. That seems like a bad thing for him to do. Especially considering (if rumors are true) there is still a 10/300 out there from Washington and I'm sure he can get an opt-out or three thrown into that deal.
Am I the only one who thinks Boras has been conspicuous in his silence throughout this offseason?
He's working the phones to get the DH implemented, which would immediately and irrationally boost the market for Harper.
If collusion is real (and all signs point to this being the case), there's no market for Harper beyond what the Nationals offered. Both he and Machado should have been in the middle of bidding wars.
I know that there is a word for it.
Collusion?
I am definitely an A's fan this season:
https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/why-didnt-the-cubs-go-after-bryce-harper-or-manny-machado-owner-tom-ricketts-says-the-team-is-out-of-money/
Quote from: CBStew on February 18, 2019, 10:01:00 PM
I am definitely an A's fan this season:
https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/why-didnt-the-cubs-go-after-bryce-harper-or-manny-machado-owner-tom-ricketts-says-the-team-is-out-of-money/
Kiss both sides of my "poor" white ass, Tom. (https://www.forbes.com/sites/danalexander/2017/01/18/trump-nominee-ricketts-and-family-see-fortune-jump-700m-since-election/#2a438e062286)
Personally, I'm stunned by the knowledge that people who own sports franchises are incredibly rich and are also terrible people.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on February 19, 2019, 09:26:31 AM
Personally, I'm stunned by the knowledge that people who own sports franchises are incredibly rich and are also terrible people.
I'm not, except the Rickettseses loudly and repeatedly argued they were going to be different. That aged well.
Quote from: Saul Goodman on February 19, 2019, 02:14:47 PM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on February 19, 2019, 09:26:31 AM
Personally, I'm stunned by the knowledge that people who own sports franchises are incredibly rich and are also terrible people.
I'm not, except the Rickettseses loudly and repeatedly argued they were going to be different. That aged well.
They fielded a World Champion. All they did was overestimate the shelf life on that goodwill.
Christian Bergman scouting report: Christian Bergman pitches like a position player.
Quote from: Saul Goodman on March 02, 2019, 04:27:42 PM
Christian Bergman scouting report: Christian Bergman pitches like a position player.
Intrepid Reader: Tony BallgameHey!
Quote from: Tonker on March 03, 2019, 04:52:13 AM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on March 02, 2019, 04:27:42 PM
Christian Bergman scouting report: Christian Bergman pitches like a position player.
Intrepid Reader: Tony Ballgame
Hey!
It's okay when you
are a position player. It's not when you're a pitcher! Or "pitcher."
Please tell me that Zagurski's nickname is "Bronco".
Quote from: CBStew on March 06, 2019, 05:25:03 PM
Please tell me that Zagurski's nickname is "Bronco".
I thought his nickname was "Fat Mike".
IT'S SPRING! Of course it won't really be Spring until the first pitch is thrown. But technically, I made it to another season! Oh frabjeous day! Tulloo, tullay.
Quote from: CBStew on March 21, 2019, 12:21:51 PM
IT'S SPRING! Of course it won't really be Spring until the first pitch is thrown. But technically, I made it to another season! Oh frabjeous day! Tulloo, tullay.
Yeah...this offseason has been too goddamn long. Bring on the real baseball.
Six errors? My grandson's little league team has never made six errors in a game. Well, almost never.
CUBS SIGN 5-YEAR EXTENSION WITH RIGHT-HANDED-HITTING, BEARDED THIRD BASEMAN WEARING A JERSEY NUMBER IN THE TEENS WHOSE LAST NAME STARTS WITH B! (https://www.mlb.com/cubs/news/david-bote-5-year-contract-extension)
Quote from: Saul Goodman on April 03, 2019, 04:38:55 PM
CUBS SIGN 5-YEAR EXTENSION WITH RIGHT-HANDED-HITTING, BEARDED THIRD BASEMAN WEARING A JERSEY NUMBER IN THE TEENS WHOSE LAST NAME STARTS WITH B! (https://www.mlb.com/cubs/news/david-bote-5-year-contract-extension)
I, for one, am glad that the Cubs urgently locked up their *checks notes* utility infielder for *checks notes again* SIX FUCKING YEARS FROM NOW rather than doing anything about the SHITTY FUCKING BULLPEN THAT, FIVE GAMES INTO THE SEASON, HAS COUGHED UP THREE GAMES ALREADY.
I'm really looking forward to David Bote still being on the team when KB, Tony Ballgame, Javy and Schwarbs have all moved on without winning another WS because CJF EDWARDS, TYLER CUNTWOOD and MIKE MONTFUCKINGGOMERY.
Quote from: Tonker on April 04, 2019, 04:44:39 AM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on April 03, 2019, 04:38:55 PM
CUBS SIGN 5-YEAR EXTENSION WITH RIGHT-HANDED-HITTING, BEARDED THIRD BASEMAN WEARING A JERSEY NUMBER IN THE TEENS WHOSE LAST NAME STARTS WITH B! (https://www.mlb.com/cubs/news/david-bote-5-year-contract-extension)
I, for one, am glad that the Cubs urgently locked up their *checks notes* utility infielder for *checks notes again* SIX FUCKING YEARS FROM NOW rather than doing anything about the SHITTY FUCKING BULLPEN THAT, FIVE GAMES INTO THE SEASON, HAS COUGHED UP THREE GAMES ALREADY.
I'm really looking forward to David Bote still being on the team when KB, Tony Ballgame, Javy and Schwarbs have all moved on without winning another WS because CJF EDWARDS, TYLER CUNTWOOD and MIKE MONTFUCKINGGOMERY.
I mean, even if the plan here is to launch Russell...You don't have to pay $15 million to have anybody do David Bote things.
QuoteI, for one, am glad that the Cubs urgently locked up their *checks notes* utility infielder for *checks notes again* SIX FUCKING YEARS FROM NOW rather than doing anything about the SHITTY FUCKING BULLPEN THAT, FIVE GAMES INTO THE SEASON, HAS COUGHED UP THREE GAMES ALREADY.
Hey, who am I?
QuoteCome on, man - we're three games into the season. Yeesh.
Quote from: Wheezer on April 04, 2019, 01:48:24 PM
QuoteI, for one, am glad that the Cubs urgently locked up their *checks notes* utility infielder for *checks notes again* SIX FUCKING YEARS FROM NOW rather than doing anything about the SHITTY FUCKING BULLPEN THAT, FIVE GAMES INTO THE SEASON, HAS COUGHED UP THREE GAMES ALREADY.
Hey, who am I?
QuoteCome on, man - we're three games into the season. Yeesh.
Yes, because my post was absolutely 100% serious.
This team is absolutely unwatchable right now. It's quite apparent that management from the front office, to the dugout, have long overstayed their welcome. With the dead money tied up in Darvish, Chatwood, Heyward, and Morrow, this team is unfixable in the short term, and quite possibly for the next 2 - 3 years. And to think, with that money, they could have Jake and Harper. Two guys that actually would contribute to winning.
Add in what they've traded away for trash like Quintana, and this team is in a far, far worse position than it should be. It's going to be a long season.
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on April 05, 2019, 08:46:28 PM
This team is absolutely unwatchable right now. It's quite apparent that management from the front office, to the dugout, have long overstayed their welcome. With the dead money tied up in Darvish, Chatwood, Heyward, and Morrow, this team is unfixable in the short term, and quite possibly for the next 2 - 3 years. And to think, with that money, they could have Jake and Harper. Two guys that actually would contribute to winning.
Add in what they've traded away for trash like Quintana, and this team is in a far, far worse position than it should be. It's going to be a long season.
(Fills chip bowl, sits back awaiting the inevitable 8 game win streak)
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on April 08, 2019, 08:56:21 AM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on April 05, 2019, 08:46:28 PM
This team is absolutely unwatchable right now. It's quite apparent that management from the front office, to the dugout, have long overstayed their welcome. With the dead money tied up in Darvish, Chatwood, Heyward, and Morrow, this team is unfixable in the short term, and quite possibly for the next 2 - 3 years. And to think, with that money, they could have Jake and Harper. Two guys that actually would contribute to winning.
Add in what they've traded away for trash like Quintana, and this team is in a far, far worse position than it should be. It's going to be a long season.
(Fills chip bowl, sits back awaiting the inevitable 8 game win streak)
...refills vegetable substance in hookah.
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on April 05, 2019, 08:46:28 PM
This team is absolutely unwatchable right now. It's quite apparent that management from the front office, to the dugout, have long overstayed their welcome. With the dead money tied up in Darvish, Chatwood, Heyward, and Morrow, this team is unfixable in the short term, and quite possibly for the next 2 - 3 years. And to think, with that money, they could have Jake and Harper. Two guys that actually would contribute to winning.
Add in what they've traded away for trash like Quintana, and this team is in a far, far worse position than it should be. It's going to be a long season.
And then what happened?
Quote from: Tonker on May 08, 2019, 02:09:34 PM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on April 05, 2019, 08:46:28 PM
This team is absolutely unwatchable right now. It's quite apparent that management from the front office, to the dugout, have long overstayed their welcome. With the dead money tied up in Darvish, Chatwood, Heyward, and Morrow, this team is unfixable in the short term, and quite possibly for the next 2 - 3 years. And to think, with that money, they could have Jake and Harper. Two guys that actually would contribute to winning.
Add in what they've traded away for trash like Quintana, and this team is in a far, far worse position than it should be. It's going to be a long season.
And then what happened?
Are you saying that giving up on the season on April 5th is fucking idiotic?
Quote from: Canadouche on May 08, 2019, 02:26:45 PM
Quote from: Tonker on May 08, 2019, 02:09:34 PM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on April 05, 2019, 08:46:28 PM
This team is absolutely unwatchable right now. It's quite apparent that management from the front office, to the dugout, have long overstayed their welcome. With the dead money tied up in Darvish, Chatwood, Heyward, and Morrow, this team is unfixable in the short term, and quite possibly for the next 2 - 3 years. And to think, with that money, they could have Jake and Harper. Two guys that actually would contribute to winning.
Add in what they've traded away for trash like Quintana, and this team is in a far, far worse position than it should be. It's going to be a long season.
And then what happened?
Are you saying that giving up on the season on April 5th is CFIHP has a long and storied history of being fucking idiotic?
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on April 08, 2019, 08:56:21 AM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on April 05, 2019, 08:46:28 PM
This team is absolutely unwatchable right now. It's quite apparent that management from the front office, to the dugout, have long overstayed their welcome. With the dead money tied up in Darvish, Chatwood, Heyward, and Morrow, this team is unfixable in the short term, and quite possibly for the next 2 - 3 years. And to think, with that money, they could have Jake and Harper. Two guys that actually would contribute to winning.
Add in what they've traded away for trash like Quintana, and this team is in a far, far worse position than it should be. It's going to be a long season.
(Fills chip bowl, sits back awaiting the inevitable 8 game win streak)
Damn, missed by a game.
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on April 05, 2019, 08:46:28 PM
This team is absolutely unwatchable right now. It's quite apparent that management from the front office, to the dugout, have long overstayed their welcome. With the dead money tied up in Darvish, Chatwood, Heyward, and Morrow, this team is unfixable in the short term, and quite possibly for the next 2 - 3 years. And to think, with that money, they could have Jake and Harper. Two guys that actually would contribute to winning.
Add in what they've traded away for trash like Quintana, and this team is in a far, far worse position than it should be. It's going to be a long season.
So, I was saying...
Joe gone at ASB. Theo after they finish 3rd or 4th in the division. 20-28 since the "recovery" to the start of the season. This isn't a good team.
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on July 03, 2019, 10:13:42 PM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on April 05, 2019, 08:46:28 PM
This team is absolutely unwatchable right now. It's quite apparent that management from the front office, to the dugout, have long overstayed their welcome. With the dead money tied up in Darvish, Chatwood, Heyward, and Morrow, this team is unfixable in the short term, and quite possibly for the next 2 - 3 years. And to think, with that money, they could have Jake and Harper. Two guys that actually would contribute to winning.
Add in what they've traded away for trash like Quintana, and this team is in a far, far worse position than it should be. It's going to be a long season.
So, I was saying...
Joe gone at ASB. Theo after they finish 3rd or 4th in the division. 20-28 since the "recovery" to the start of the season. This isn't a good team.
Have you ever been right? Like,
ever?
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on July 03, 2019, 10:13:42 PM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on April 05, 2019, 08:46:28 PM
This team is absolutely unwatchable right now. It's quite apparent that management from the front office, to the dugout, have long overstayed their welcome. With the dead money tied up in Darvish, Chatwood, Heyward, and Morrow, this team is unfixable in the short term, and quite possibly for the next 2 - 3 years. And to think, with that money, they could have Jake and Harper. Two guys that actually would contribute to winning.
Add in what they've traded away for trash like Quintana, and this team is in a far, far worse position than it should be. It's going to be a long season.
So, I was saying...
Joe gone at ASB. Theo after they finish 3rd or 4th in the division. 20-28 since the "recovery" to the start of the season. This isn't a good team.
I'll await your return once they drop 4 of 5 in a couple weeks, but you also ignore the fact that they've been 15-9 since the ASB.
In case you were wondering, which you weren't, Mat yoo Troo blud still sucks.
Quote from: @MATrueblood
Jorge Soler and Gleyber Torres are going to combine for roughly 80 HR this year. Cubs got 1.5 years of veteran closers for them, plus a draft pick, less other players they gave up in Torres deal, are likely to miss playoffs for a second straight year due to insufficient offense.
Here is my dream 2020 lineup. I will not be taking questions.
1. 2B Lindor
2. RF Bryant
3. 1B Rizzo
4. 3B Rendon
5. LF Castellanos
6. SS Baez
7. C Contreras
8. CF Hoerner/Heyward
9. Pitcher
Quote from: Saul Goodman on August 28, 2019, 06:43:11 PM
Here is my dream 2020 lineup. I will not be taking questions.
1. 2B Lindor
2. RF Bryant
3. 1B Rizzo
4. 3B Rendon
5. LF Castellanos
6. SS Baez
7. C Contreras
8. CF Hoerner/Heyward
9. Pitcher
Put Lindor at SS and Baez at 2B and you're cooking.
Are we ready to burn a ton of shit down yet? Joe can't manage the pen. Theo has mismanaged a WS Champ into an utter debacle with terrible trades and FA signings.
Bryant needed tonight to have an outside shot at 30 HR (he should be hitting 35-40). Rizzo is regressing (not much, but it's still noticeable). Schwarber remains an AL platoon DH.
Somehow the Yankees, Astros, and Dodgers have farm systems that are bottomless. Christ, even the Cardinals are turning out quality starters.
What the fuck went wrong? Why is the cupboard bare with this joke of a team to show for it?
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on September 11, 2019, 01:08:27 AM
Bryant needed tonight to have an outside shot at 30 HR (he should be hitting 35-40). Rizzo is regressing (not much, but it's still noticeable). Schwarber remains an AL platoon DH.
Bryant was on his way to 35-40 HR before he started having knee problems. Rizzo's "regressing" to the tune of 286/400/511, his highest OPS since 2016. And Schwarber's perfectly fine as a LF - if he were in the AL he'd still be wearing a glove.
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on September 11, 2019, 09:15:37 AM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on September 11, 2019, 01:08:27 AM
Bryant needed tonight to have an outside shot at 30 HR (he should be hitting 35-40). Rizzo is regressing (not much, but it's still noticeable). Schwarber remains an AL platoon DH.
Bryant was on his way to 35-40 HR before he started having knee problems. Rizzo's "regressing" to the tune of 286/400/511, his highest OPS since 2016. And Schwarber's perfectly fine as a LF - if he were in the AL he'd still be wearing a glove.
Engaging in this idiocy is pure folly. There is a lot to criticize this team over...Bryant, Rizzo, and Schwarber about the bottom 3 on that list.
Also, the bare cupboard just graduated another 1st round pick to the majors.
Also, someone remind which number is bigger: Cubs World Series championships since Theo took over or number of WS championships combined for the Yankees, Dodgers, and Astros.
Quote from: Oleg on September 11, 2019, 11:48:15 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on September 11, 2019, 09:15:37 AM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on September 11, 2019, 01:08:27 AM
Bryant needed tonight to have an outside shot at 30 HR (he should be hitting 35-40). Rizzo is regressing (not much, but it's still noticeable). Schwarber remains an AL platoon DH.
Bryant was on his way to 35-40 HR before he started having knee problems. Rizzo's "regressing" to the tune of 286/400/511, his highest OPS since 2016. And Schwarber's perfectly fine as a LF - if he were in the AL he'd still be wearing a glove.
Engaging in this idiocy is pure folly. There is a lot to criticize this team over...Bryant, Rizzo, and Schwarber about the bottom 3 on that list.
Also, the bare cupboard just graduated another 1st round pick to the majors.
Also, someone remind which number is bigger: Cubs World Series championships since Theo took over or number of WS championships combined for the Yankees, Dodgers, and Astros.
The "graduated first round pick" is Nico Hoerner, who had an impressive three hit first game. Of course, unless your name is Adam Greenberg, one game does not make a career. The Cubs are barely clinging to the possibility of post season play. Don't worry, I am not going to say that "anything can happen in a short series". Oh, wait, I just said that, didn't I?
Quote from: CBStew on September 11, 2019, 12:44:37 PM
Quote from: Oleg on September 11, 2019, 11:48:15 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on September 11, 2019, 09:15:37 AM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on September 11, 2019, 01:08:27 AM
Bryant needed tonight to have an outside shot at 30 HR (he should be hitting 35-40). Rizzo is regressing (not much, but it's still noticeable). Schwarber remains an AL platoon DH.
Bryant was on his way to 35-40 HR before he started having knee problems. Rizzo's "regressing" to the tune of 286/400/511, his highest OPS since 2016. And Schwarber's perfectly fine as a LF - if he were in the AL he'd still be wearing a glove.
Engaging in this idiocy is pure folly. There is a lot to criticize this team over...Bryant, Rizzo, and Schwarber about the bottom 3 on that list.
Also, the bare cupboard just graduated another 1st round pick to the majors.
Also, someone remind which number is bigger: Cubs World Series championships since Theo took over or number of WS championships combined for the Yankees, Dodgers, and Astros.
The "graduated first round pick" is Nico Hoerner, who had an impressive three hit first game. Of course, unless your name is Adam Greenberg, one game does not make a career. The Cubs are barely clinging to the possibility of post season play. Don't worry, I am not going to say that "anything can happen in a short series". Oh, wait, I just said that, didn't I?
This is a Stanford thing, is it not. Admit it, Stew!!
Quote from: Saul Goodman on September 12, 2019, 01:51:37 AM
Quote from: CBStew on September 11, 2019, 12:44:37 PM
Quote from: Oleg on September 11, 2019, 11:48:15 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on September 11, 2019, 09:15:37 AM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on September 11, 2019, 01:08:27 AM
Bryant needed tonight to have an outside shot at 30 HR (he should be hitting 35-40). Rizzo is regressing (not much, but it's still noticeable). Schwarber remains an AL platoon DH.
Bryant was on his way to 35-40 HR before he started having knee problems. Rizzo's "regressing" to the tune of 286/400/511, his highest OPS since 2016. And Schwarber's perfectly fine as a LF - if he were in the AL he'd still be wearing a glove.
Engaging in this idiocy is pure folly. There is a lot to criticize this team over...Bryant, Rizzo, and Schwarber about the bottom 3 on that list.
Also, the bare cupboard just graduated another 1st round pick to the majors.
Also, someone remind which number is bigger: Cubs World Series championships since Theo took over or number of WS championships combined for the Yankees, Dodgers, and Astros.
The "graduated first round pick" is Nico Hoerner, who had an impressive three hit first game. Of course, unless your name is Adam Greenberg, one game does not make a career. The Cubs are barely clinging to the possibility of post season play. Don't worry, I am not going to say that "anything can happen in a short series". Oh, wait, I just said that, didn't I?
This is a Stanford thing, is it not. Admit it, Stew!!
Seriously. If he was from Cal, Stew would be putting him in the HoF already.
Quote from: Oleg on September 12, 2019, 09:17:20 AM
Quote from: Saul Goodman on September 12, 2019, 01:51:37 AM
Quote from: CBStew on September 11, 2019, 12:44:37 PM
Quote from: Oleg on September 11, 2019, 11:48:15 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on September 11, 2019, 09:15:37 AM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on September 11, 2019, 01:08:27 AM
Bryant needed tonight to have an outside shot at 30 HR (he should be hitting 35-40). Rizzo is regressing (not much, but it's still noticeable). Schwarber remains an AL platoon DH.
Bryant was on his way to 35-40 HR before he started having knee problems. Rizzo's "regressing" to the tune of 286/400/511, his highest OPS since 2016. And Schwarber's perfectly fine as a LF - if he were in the AL he'd still be wearing a glove.
Engaging in this idiocy is pure folly. There is a lot to criticize this team over...Bryant, Rizzo, and Schwarber about the bottom 3 on that list.
Also, the bare cupboard just graduated another 1st round pick to the majors.
Also, someone remind which number is bigger: Cubs World Series championships since Theo took over or number of WS championships combined for the Yankees, Dodgers, and Astros.
The "graduated first round pick" is Nico Hoerner, who had an impressive three hit first game. Of course, unless your name is Adam Greenberg, one game does not make a career. The Cubs are barely clinging to the possibility of post season play. Don't worry, I am not going to say that "anything can happen in a short series". Oh, wait, I just said that, didn't I?
This is a Stanford thing, is it not. Admit it, Stew!!
Seriously. If he was from Cal, Stew would be putting him in the HoF already.
Damn right! But since he is from Stanfoo he is obviously a flash in the pan.
Quote from: Oleg on September 11, 2019, 11:48:15 AM
Quote from: Quality Start Machine on September 11, 2019, 09:15:37 AM
Quote from: CubFaninHydePark on September 11, 2019, 01:08:27 AM
Bryant needed tonight to have an outside shot at 30 HR (he should be hitting 35-40). Rizzo is regressing (not much, but it's still noticeable). Schwarber remains an AL platoon DH.
Bryant was on his way to 35-40 HR before he started having knee problems. Rizzo's "regressing" to the tune of 286/400/511, his highest OPS since 2016. And Schwarber's perfectly fine as a LF - if he were in the AL he'd still be wearing a glove.
Engaging in this idiocy is pure folly. There is a lot to criticize this team over...Bryant, Rizzo, and Schwarber about the bottom 3 on that list.
Also, the bare cupboard just graduated another 1st round pick to the majors.
Also, someone remind which number is bigger: Cubs World Series championships since Theo took over or number of WS championships combined for the Yankees, Dodgers, and Astros.
Outside shot at 30, lol. 31 and counting.
This is amazing. Who woulda thunk missing the playoffs in year 5 could be a thing
Quote from: Yeti on September 21, 2019, 09:42:03 PM
This is amazing. Who woulda thunk missing the playoffs in year 5 could be a thing
The injuries haven't helped, but the Q for Eloy trade is looking downright rancid right now, and the Kimbrel and Morrow signings...well...inexcusably awful. The Dodgers and Red Sox wanted nothing to do with either pitcher, coming off of massively successful seasons. You'd think that would be a massive signal to other teams, but Theo ignored it and got burned, badly.
The front office needs a major shakeup, and someone needs to figure out why we aren't developing pitching. The Astros were basically in the same position as the Cubs 5 years ago. The Yankees were in a worse position. They now have the best two teams in baseball and an embarrassment of riches in the minors. Here, the cupboard is bare, and the starting lineup is not even close to what the Dodgers, Yankees and Astros are fielding night in, night out.
We have Happ, Quintana, Morrow, Kimbrel, Hamels, Russell, and a bunch of key guys who are underperforming (Bryant and Rizzo (at least in terms of power)). Building a lineup with the highest swing and miss rate takes something, but it's not skill. To have this run differential and such a bad record tells you two things:
1. Your bullpen is trash and can't win close games.
2. Your offense doesn't show up at all far too often.
This is on the front office, and heads need to start rolling a week from Monday.
Why wait til next Monday. Start firing guys now.
And this is two straight years without a playoff appearance. If you can?t win a fucking wild card game at home and get to the NLDS, you didn?t make the playoffs. I don?t care what MLB says.
I know that there's a lot of worry and stress, especially in regards to "the window."
The window. The window. That's all we talk about. The goddamn window.
Good teams don't have windows. Good teams are good perennially. When was the last time the Dodgers were out of their window? Or the Yankees? Sure, even the Red Sox and Giants have bad years, but upper echelon organizations, teams that are run right, almost always win more than they lose, and they reach the playoffs far more frequently than they don't.
Oh my god I agree with parts of a CFiHP post. This truly is the darkest timeline. Nice choice Theo!
Quote from: Saul Goodman on September 26, 2019, 10:02:56 AM
Oh my god I agree with parts of a CFiHP post. This truly is the darkest timeline. Nice choice Theo!
A broken clock is right twice a day.