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Jul 26, 2015 5:14 PM
Also, he's got the best ERA outside of Kershaw (2.51, Kershaw 2.12) over the last 5 years. Next closest...Chris Sale at 2.80.

Are we certain the market wasn't there for more from a team like Boston? Loaded with prospects and who could potentially get him for 5-6 more years?
Jul 26, 2015 5:14pm
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Jul 26, 2015 5:34 PM
Azubuike24;1742648 wrote:Also, he's got the best ERA outside of Kershaw (2.51, Kershaw 2.12) over the last 5 years. Next closest...Chris Sale at 2.80.

Are we certain the market wasn't there for more from a team like Boston? Loaded with prospects and who could potentially get him for 5-6 more years?
Why on earth would Boston be buying right now? They have 1(??) win since the ASG lol.
Jul 26, 2015 5:34pm
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Jul 26, 2015 5:37 PM
Laley23;1742650 wrote:Why on earth would Boston be buying right now? They have 1(??) win since the ASG lol.
Because they will get chapman for more than just this year. Boston should be back to their winning ways by next season.
Jul 26, 2015 5:37pm
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Jul 26, 2015 5:46 PM
Azubuike24;1742646 wrote:...and given that you can probably sign Chapman long-term, he shouldn't be dealt.
Just because you probably could sign Chapman long-term doesn't mean you should. The team needs a ton of pieces. And the closer is the most overrated position in baseball. So if you can deal him and get some help, you should do that because that will be more beneficial for the team in the long run than paying a bunch of money on a long term deal for a guy who is going to play less than 100 innings/year for you.
Jul 26, 2015 5:46pm
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Jul 26, 2015 5:46 PM
SportsAndLady;1742651 wrote:Because they will get chapman for more than just this year. Boston should be back to their winning ways by next season.
Not sure Boston is thinking along those lines, though could be wrong.

But pretty sure they are listening to offers for Uehara, who is not a FA until 2017. Doubt they would trade for Chapman while at the same time deal their current closer.
Jul 26, 2015 5:46pm
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Jul 26, 2015 5:51 PM
sherm03;1742653 wrote:Just because you probably could sign Chapman long-term doesn't mean you should. The team needs a ton of pieces. And the closer is the most overrated position in baseball. So if you can deal him and get some help, you should do that because that will be more beneficial for the team in the long run than paying a bunch of money on a long term deal for a guy who is going to play less than 100 innings/year for you.
Agree with this. Love Chappy but definitely want to deal him. They'll get a huge haul for him.
Jul 26, 2015 5:51pm
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Jul 26, 2015 6:05 PM
Also, thought AZ was talking about Cueto and the Red Sox.
Jul 26, 2015 6:05pm
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Jul 26, 2015 6:08 PM
Wait he was talking about Cueto. Lol

I stand by my comment. Don't think Boston who has 1 win since the ASG is looking to trade for a player for a few starts so they can finish in 4th place and not last.
Jul 26, 2015 6:08pm
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Jul 26, 2015 6:15 PM
I assumed he was talking about chapman because if he were talking about cueto that would make no sense for Boston lol
Jul 26, 2015 6:15pm
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Jul 26, 2015 8:33 PM
The Red Sox were rumored for Cueto a few different times. They don't plan on being bad past this season and have major money to spend. Don't be shocked if they aren't right in the final running to sign Johnny. My point was, I would've rather traded with them.
Jul 26, 2015 8:33pm
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Jul 26, 2015 8:37 PM
Red Sox also linked to Hamels.

Who knows what they would've offered, but given the depth in their system, if you could've scored just 1 prospect better than Finnegan, I would've rather done that.

Like if they would've just dealt Owens or Moncada...and whatever else, give me the quality over quantity.
Jul 26, 2015 8:37pm
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Jul 26, 2015 8:48 PM
The end of Randy Johnson's speech he gave a shout out to Piketon's Zach Farmer who is battling leukemia for the 2nd time since becoming an OSU baseball player. Tomorrow he turns 21 and he has very little time left. So sad but outstanding to hear Randy say kind words to him.
Jul 26, 2015 8:48pm
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Jul 26, 2015 9:55 PM
David Ross was the only Cubs PITCHER today to not allow a run. A perfect 1-2-3 8 pitch 8th inning. Throwing 68 mph lol
Jul 26, 2015 9:55pm
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Jul 26, 2015 11:11 PM
7 RBI tonight for the young David Ortiz in his prime and never having played with Manny Ramirez
Jul 26, 2015 11:11pm
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Jul 27, 2015 10:07 PM
Arod with a HR on his 40th birthday. Joins Ty Cobb, Rusty Staub and Gary Sheffield as only players to hit a HR as a teen and then also in their 40's
Jul 27, 2015 10:07pm
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Jul 27, 2015 11:42 PM
Kris Bryant wow
Jul 27, 2015 11:42pm
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Jul 27, 2015 11:43 PM
No one hotter than CarGo
Jul 27, 2015 11:43pm
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Jul 28, 2015 8:09 AM
Huge trade this morning. Rockies finally ship Tulo out of Colorado. He's going to Toronto in exchange for Jose Reyes and three prospects.
Jul 28, 2015 8:09am
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Jul 28, 2015 8:41 AM
SportsAndLady;1742888 wrote:Huge trade this morning. Rockies finally ship Tulo out of Colorado. He's going to Toronto in exchange for Jose Reyes and three prospects.
Strange for Blue Jays? I think they need pitching. They were iffy on Reyes defense. Toronto sent a really good prospect as well.
Jul 28, 2015 8:41am
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Jul 28, 2015 6:14 PM
Papelbon to the Nats

Shit....I kinda like the Nats but Papelbon is one of my least favorite players and kinda thought Chapman would go there.
Jul 28, 2015 6:14pm
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Jul 28, 2015 6:30 PM
Ironman92;1742895 wrote:Strange for Blue Jays? I think they need pitching. They were iffy on Reyes defense. Toronto sent a really good prospect as well.
I heard his seat was E6.
Jul 28, 2015 6:30pm
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Jul 28, 2015 6:43 PM
gerb131;1742981 wrote:I heard his seat was E6.
Who Reyes? Even so Tulo's health and the prospects they sent are a head scratcher. Rockies got some young pitching.
Jul 28, 2015 6:43pm
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Jul 28, 2015 9:49 PM
What the Yankees are doing is going to make Tim Kirkjuan talk really high and squeaky.

After 1 the Yanks were down by 5.....they are now in the top of the 3rd with no outs and Yankees are winning by 10.

2 Rangers pitchers each allowed 7+ ER aleady
Jul 28, 2015 9:49pm
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Jul 28, 2015 11:39 PM
Adam Rosales pitching for the Rangers in the 9th
Jul 28, 2015 11:39pm
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Jul 28, 2015 11:45 PM
Unreal what's happening in Texas.

Jump out to a 5-0 lead.

Lose 21-5.

How the hell do you allow 21 runs unanswered?
Jul 28, 2015 11:45pm