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Jul 25, 2016 2:43 PM
SnotBubbles;1804310 wrote:Pleased to have Chapman in blue pinstripes, but man...that was a hefty price tag.

Gleyber Torres is 19, considered the Cubs top prospect. Average power, good fielder. He was blocked on the infield anyway with Russell and Baez, even 3 years from now. So I get it. Look at his numbers, they're far from impressive offensively.

McKinney is another one who was a top prospect (acquired with Russell in trade with the A's). He has not progressed through the minors, mainly again because he is blocked.

Warren is a MLB relief pitcher with a lot of upside. He was struggling a little bit the last month or so, but he was young and cost controlled.

If Chapman doesn't re-sign with the Cubs or agree to an extension, I will be a little more upset. If they win the WS, I won't give 2 fucks.
Guy I know who scouts for an MLB team says the Cubs system is loaded and can easily overcome losing those guys and for what they get to solidify their chances at a WS win this year It was a no brainer
Jul 25, 2016 2:43pm
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Jul 25, 2016 2:47 PM
The Cubs drought makes the Browns drought seem minor...those guys are blocked and Cubs have to go for it. The Cubs have to go for it more than any other team.
Jul 25, 2016 2:47pm
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Jul 25, 2016 2:53 PM
and why not go for it?
Have to admit it though, it was a little more "fun" when the Curse of the Bambino was still the talk of Boston, and still is fun to bring up the Curse of the Billie Goat.....so for that reason I hope the Cubs don't win it all.

Ironman92;1804314 wrote:The Cubs drought makes the Browns drought seem minor...those guys are blocked and Cubs have to go for it. The Cubs have to go for it more than any other team.
Jul 25, 2016 2:53pm
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Jul 26, 2016 11:29 AM
Ironman92;1804314 wrote:The Cubs drought makes the Browns drought seem minor...those guys are blocked and Cubs have to go for it. The Cubs have to go for it more than any other team.
As long as that drought continues for at least the rest of my life, I'll be chill!
Jul 26, 2016 11:29am
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Jul 26, 2016 11:34 AM
It wont. With RGIII, a great new coach, and Gordon coming back that franchise is ready to explode and will be a winner very, very soon. How convenient for the Browns that Gordon gets to come back for the Pats game. Some teams get all the breaks.
Heretic;1804481 wrote:As long as that drought continues for at least the rest of my life, I'll be chill!
Jul 26, 2016 11:34am
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Jul 26, 2016 11:46 AM
thavoice;1804486 wrote:It wont. With RGIII, a great new coach, and Gordon coming back that franchise is ready to explode and will be a winner very, very soon. How convenient for the Browns that Gordon gets to come back for the Pats game. Some teams get all the breaks.
This post has so much fail I dont even know where to begin.
Jul 26, 2016 11:46am
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Jul 26, 2016 12:05 PM
Laley23;1804490 wrote:This post has so much fail I dont even know where to begin.
You're right. It belongs in the football thread.
Jul 26, 2016 12:05pm
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Jul 26, 2016 12:11 PM
thavoice;1804503 wrote:You're right. It belongs in the basement.
fixed for truth
Jul 26, 2016 12:11pm
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Jul 26, 2016 1:01 PM
thavoice;1804486 wrote:It wont. With RGIII, a great new coach, and Gordon coming back that franchise is ready to explode and will be a winner very, very soon. How convenient for the Browns that Gordon gets to come back for the Pats game. Some teams get all the breaks.
Man, if the Cubs get all those weapons, they'll be as elite as the DETROIT GODDAMN TIGERS!!!!! How will they lose a game??????
Jul 26, 2016 1:01pm
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Jul 26, 2016 1:16 PM
thavoice;1804503 wrote:You're right. It belongs in the football thread.
That, and he was talking about the fucking Cubs lol.
Jul 26, 2016 1:16pm
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Jul 26, 2016 1:42 PM
SMH
Jul 26, 2016 1:42pm
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Jul 26, 2016 1:46 PM
Laley23;1804544 wrote:That, and he was talking about the fucking Cubs lol.
Just a minor detail.
Jul 26, 2016 1:46pm
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Jul 26, 2016 2:22 PM
Heretic;1804536 wrote:Man, if the Cubs get all those weapons, they'll be as elite as the DETROIT GODDAMN TIGERS!!!!! How will they lose a game??????
Did you confuse him with classy? lol
Jul 26, 2016 2:22pm
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Jul 26, 2016 4:23 PM
Word is that the reds are open to unloading Hamilton...
Jul 26, 2016 4:23pm
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Jul 26, 2016 4:33 PM
DeSclafani too. Sounds like a decent chance he gets moved.
Jul 26, 2016 4:33pm
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Jul 26, 2016 4:39 PM
Yea, apparently the Rangers are interested. Reds would want one of their power guys but with Fielder going under the knife that may make them think twice about giving up a power bat going forward.

Another arm that teams are asking about is Cingrani, but with the dearth of LH relievers on the 40 man they don't expect him to go unless they get an offer they cannot refuse...which I think is unlikely.


Azubuike24;1804628 wrote:DeSclafani too. Sounds like a decent chance he gets moved.
Jul 26, 2016 4:39pm
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Jul 26, 2016 10:51 PM
If they unload Billy and then get him back...fine. Giving up on Billy right now would be hideous IMO. He might be the most difficult player in MLB to measure. We've gotten a glimpse of what happens when he gets going.
Jul 26, 2016 10:51pm
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Jul 27, 2016 12:10 AM
How long has Chapman been playing in America? He still can't have an interview in English about baseball?
Jul 27, 2016 12:10am
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Jul 27, 2016 12:16 AM
friendfromlowry;1804745 wrote:How long has Chapman been playing in America? He still can't have an interview in English about baseball?
Either can Cueto

It drives me crazy.

They did an interview about and with Carlos Correa with his Dad. His Dad told reporter that Carlos insisted at age 8 to learn English because if he was going to play in MLB in America he needed to speak English.

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So frustrating watching your favorite players and then they interview after the game and some guy no one wants to hear from does all of the talking in the awkward interviews.
Jul 27, 2016 12:16am
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Jul 27, 2016 7:51 AM
friendfromlowry;1804745 wrote:How long has Chapman been playing in America? He still can't have an interview in English about baseball?
Not as long as Bartolo.
Jul 27, 2016 7:51am
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Jul 27, 2016 9:51 AM
friendfromlowry;1804745 wrote:How long has Chapman been playing in America? He still can't have an interview in English about baseball?
Mulva;1804760 wrote:Not as long as Bartolo.
Even though I love him Ichiro is the worst... come on man you've been in the MLB for 15 years now!
Jul 27, 2016 9:51am
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Jul 27, 2016 11:26 AM
How often does that happen? Possible, but not likely.

Ironman92;1804740 wrote:If they unload Billy and then get him back...fine. Giving up on Billy right now would be hideous IMO. He might be the most difficult player in MLB to measure. We've gotten a glimpse of what happens when he gets going.
Jul 27, 2016 11:26am
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Jul 27, 2016 11:27 AM
Those guys know English much better than they let on. I think the translator is just a crutch for them and there to make sure they don't say something stupid!
Jul 27, 2016 11:27am
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Jul 27, 2016 3:10 PM
Nice to watch my White Sox beat up on the cross town Cubs so far....
Jul 27, 2016 3:10pm
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Jul 27, 2016 10:55 PM
Yuck. Flipped over to Cubs/White Sox game and Chapman in Cubs pin stripes throwing 103 mph

Puke
Jul 27, 2016 10:55pm