Theo, Terry, World Series. Done and Done
Let the kids play!!
Tito will go to the White Sox. Theo is staying put.
Helloooooooo some guy who sucks!
Think about it this way. The White Sox are going to hire a manager asap. The Cubs still have a manager. And they don't have a GM.
Sorry y'all.
I had a nightmare last night, that, I kid you not, the Cubs hired Jim Lefebvre to be their manager. God's honest truth. It was weird because I didn't really hate Lefebvre, and was actually a little disappointed they fired him seeing he took a team that replaced two Hall of Famers with Dan Plesac, Jose Guzman and Candy Maldonado and produced an 84-win season.
In this dream however, I was very upset about it, but maybe relieved seeing that their finalists were Terry Bevington, former Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega and some orange slices. No word on who the new GM was though. Maybe Todd?
My predictions - ned colletti and lloyd mcclendon.
Quote from: BH on September 30, 2011, 10:18:32 AMMy predictions - ned colletti and lloyd mcclendon.
BHWorld made me laugh. And cry. Like an episode of Family Ties.
The Rockettes, impressed with the movie Moneyball, will hire Brad Pitt as the general manager and Philip Seymour Hoffman as the manager.
We need to get rid of those damn latins. And bring back guys like mark Derosa and Ryne Sandberg
Offseason madness!
http://mlb.sbnation.com/2011/10/1/2462403/theo-epstein-red-sox-cubs-rumor
Quote from: CT III on October 01, 2011, 04:06:40 PM
Offseason madness!
http://mlb.sbnation.com/2011/10/1/2462403/theo-epstein-red-sox-cubs-rumor
Naw. That makes too much sense to actually happen.
I'm hoping the Cubs hire Sandberg and the Sox hire Dave Martinez.
Quote from: Armchair_QB on October 04, 2011, 09:53:22 AM
I'm hoping the Cubs hire Sandberg and the Sox hire Dave Martinez.
Ahem. (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=6778.msg246123#msg246123) That's non-descriptFACE.
Quote from: Brownie on October 04, 2011, 10:02:52 AM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on October 04, 2011, 09:53:22 AM
I'm hoping the Cubs hire Sandberg and the Sox hire Dave Martinez.
Ahem. (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=6778.msg246123#msg246123) That's non-descriptFACE.
(http://www.ee.ucr.edu/~amitrc/images/people/BlankFace.jpg)
Quote from: PenPho on October 05, 2011, 12:26:05 PM
Quote from: Brownie on October 04, 2011, 10:02:52 AM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on October 04, 2011, 09:53:22 AM
I'm hoping the Cubs hire Sandberg and the Sox hire Dave Martinez.
Ahem. (http://www.desipio.com/messageboard/index.php?topic=6778.msg246123#msg246123) That's non-descriptFACE.
(http://www.ee.ucr.edu/~amitrc/images/people/BlankFace.jpg)
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3099/2786909615_766b3cbb91.jpg)
Quote from: Armchair_QB on October 04, 2011, 09:53:22 AM
I'm hoping the Cubs hire Sandberg and the Sox hire Dave Martinez.
ahem
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/dailypitch/post/2011/10/robin-ventura-named-white-sox-manager/1
Quote from: BichetteHappens on October 06, 2011, 03:59:15 PM
Quote from: Armchair_QB on October 04, 2011, 09:53:22 AM
I'm hoping the Cubs hire Sandberg and the Sox hire Dave Martinez.
ahem
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/dailypitch/post/2011/10/robin-ventura-named-white-sox-manager/1
Da Sox get it.
Can we talk postseason in here? That Rangers game was incredible last night. Anyone not pulling for the Rangers to win the World Series has brain damage.
Quote from: Slaky on October 11, 2011, 08:55:10 AM
Can we talk postseason in here? That Rangers game was incredible last night. Anyone not pulling for the Rangers to win the World Series has brain damage.
I have a serious problem with people from Texas being happy, though.
Quote from: Slaky on October 11, 2011, 08:55:10 AM
Can we talk postseason in here? That Rangers game was incredible last night. Anyone not pulling for the Rangers to win the World Series has brain damage.
...OR lives in Detroit and is hoping the Tigers can mend our broken hearts and such.
Quote from: motown on October 11, 2011, 09:08:55 AM
Quote from: Slaky on October 11, 2011, 08:55:10 AM
Can we talk postseason in here? That Rangers game was incredible last night. Anyone not pulling for the Rangers to win the World Series has brain damage.
...OR lives in Detroit and is hoping the Tigers can mend our broken hearts and such.
If the Red Wings couldn't do it, there's no hope. That's a Detroit team that's been consistently excellent for a long, long time.
Why does Detroit even have teams anymore? That's a legitimate question.
Contract Detroit!
Quote from: Slaky on October 11, 2011, 09:10:44 AM
Quote from: motown on October 11, 2011, 09:08:55 AM
Quote from: Slaky on October 11, 2011, 08:55:10 AM
Can we talk postseason in here? That Rangers game was incredible last night. Anyone not pulling for the Rangers to win the World Series has brain damage.
...OR lives in Detroit and is hoping the Tigers can mend our broken hearts and such.
If the Red Wings couldn't do it, there's no hope. That's a Detroit team that's been consistently excellent for a long, long time.
Why does Detroit even have teams anymore? That's a legitimate question.
Contract Detroit!
I propose a trade. We re-draw the border with Canada to give them Detroit and we take Toronto. Fair.
Quote from: Gilgamesh on October 11, 2011, 09:42:45 AM
Quote from: Slaky on October 11, 2011, 09:10:44 AM
Quote from: motown on October 11, 2011, 09:08:55 AM
Quote from: Slaky on October 11, 2011, 08:55:10 AM
Can we talk postseason in here? That Rangers game was incredible last night. Anyone not pulling for the Rangers to win the World Series has brain damage.
...OR lives in Detroit and is hoping the Tigers can mend our broken hearts and such.
If the Red Wings couldn't do it, there's no hope. That's a Detroit team that's been consistently excellent for a long, long time.
Why does Detroit even have teams anymore? That's a legitimate question.
Contract Detroit!
I propose a trade. We re-draw the border with Canada to give them Detroit and we take Toronto. Fair.
Game.
Changer.
Quote from: Gilgamesh on October 11, 2011, 09:42:45 AM
Quote from: Slaky on October 11, 2011, 09:10:44 AM
Quote from: motown on October 11, 2011, 09:08:55 AM
Quote from: Slaky on October 11, 2011, 08:55:10 AM
Can we talk postseason in here? That Rangers game was incredible last night. Anyone not pulling for the Rangers to win the World Series has brain damage.
...OR lives in Detroit and is hoping the Tigers can mend our broken hearts and such.
If the Red Wings couldn't do it, there's no hope. That's a Detroit team that's been consistently excellent for a long, long time.
Why does Detroit even have teams anymore? That's a legitimate question.
Contract Detroit!
I propose a trade. We re-draw the border with Canada to give them Detroit and we take Toronto. Fair.
Done, I'd even throw in the Flint/Saginaw. The Kyle Beach of the michigan cities.
Quote from: Slaky on October 11, 2011, 09:10:44 AM
Why does Detroit even have teams anymore? That's a legitimate question.
I'm not even sure why Detroit has Detroit anymore.
Quote from: Gilgamesh on October 11, 2011, 09:42:45 AM
Quote from: Slaky on October 11, 2011, 09:10:44 AM
Quote from: motown on October 11, 2011, 09:08:55 AM
Quote from: Slaky on October 11, 2011, 08:55:10 AM
Can we talk postseason in here? That Rangers game was incredible last night. Anyone not pulling for the Rangers to win the World Series has brain damage.
...OR lives in Detroit and is hoping the Tigers can mend our broken hearts and such.
If the Red Wings couldn't do it, there's no hope. That's a Detroit team that's been consistently excellent for a long, long time.
Why does Detroit even have teams anymore? That's a legitimate question.
Contract Detroit!
I propose a trade. We re-draw the border with Canada to give them Detroit and we take Toronto. Fair.
We really should have made the Brits keep Detroit after the War of 1812.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on October 11, 2011, 09:52:26 AM
Quote from: Slaky on October 11, 2011, 09:10:44 AM
Why does Detroit even have teams anymore? That's a legitimate question.
I'm not even sure why Detroit has Detroit anymore.
I'm rooting for the Tigers.
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on October 11, 2011, 09:52:26 AM
Quote from: Slaky on October 11, 2011, 09:10:44 AM
Why does Detroit even have teams anymore? That's a legitimate question.
I'm not even sure why Detroit has Detroit anymore.
Why is anything anything?
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on October 11, 2011, 09:59:34 PM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on October 11, 2011, 09:42:10 PM
Quote from: Bort on October 11, 2011, 09:13:00 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on October 11, 2011, 09:52:26 AM
Quote from: Slaky on October 11, 2011, 09:10:44 AM
Why does Detroit even have teams anymore? That's a legitimate question.
I'm not even sure why Detroit has Detroit anymore.
Why is anything anything?
Deep.
Wolter's stoned out of his gourd right now.
[Stares at own hand for 5 minutes]
Or I was quoting this guy (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/ca/Master_Shake.png/200px-Master_Shake.png).
Quote from: Bort on October 12, 2011, 07:40:49 AM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on October 11, 2011, 09:59:34 PM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on October 11, 2011, 09:42:10 PM
Quote from: Bort on October 11, 2011, 09:13:00 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on October 11, 2011, 09:52:26 AM
Quote from: Slaky on October 11, 2011, 09:10:44 AM
Why does Detroit even have teams anymore? That's a legitimate question.
I'm not even sure why Detroit has Detroit anymore.
Why is anything anything?
Deep.
Wolter's stoned out of his gourd right now.
[Stares at own hand for 5 minutes]
Or I was quoting this guy (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/ca/Master_Shake.png/200px-Master_Shake.png).
But we repeat ourselves...
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on October 12, 2011, 08:00:37 AM
Quote from: Bort on October 12, 2011, 07:40:49 AM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on October 11, 2011, 09:59:34 PM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on October 11, 2011, 09:42:10 PM
Quote from: Bort on October 11, 2011, 09:13:00 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on October 11, 2011, 09:52:26 AM
Quote from: Slaky on October 11, 2011, 09:10:44 AM
Why does Detroit even have teams anymore? That's a legitimate question.
I'm not even sure why Detroit has Detroit anymore.
Why is anything anything?
Deep.
Wolter's stoned out of his gourd right now.
[Stares at own hand for 5 minutes]
Or I was quoting this guy (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/ca/Master_Shake.png/200px-Master_Shake.png).
But we repeat ourselves...
Why is anything anything?
Cubs picked up their half of Aramis' 2012 mutual option, but he declined his. He forfeits the $2MM buyout and Theo gets a supplemental pick to play with if Ramirez isn't re-signed.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on October 31, 2011, 01:08:14 AM
Cubs picked up their half of Aramis' 2012 mutual option, but he declined his. He forfeits the $2MM buyout and Theo gets a supplemental pick to play with if Ramirez isn't re-signed.
(||)
Yoenis Cespedes! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mD_ZrcUZv94)
Quote from: Sterling Archer on November 07, 2011, 10:11:35 AM
Yoenis Cespedes! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mD_ZrcUZv94)
That's a completely ridiculous video, of course. But the dude does have a nice, quick swing. No idea if he can catch or throw the ball though.
Quote from: Eli on November 07, 2011, 10:48:53 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on November 07, 2011, 10:11:35 AM
Yoenis Cespedes! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mD_ZrcUZv94)
That's a completely ridiculous video, of course. But the dude does have a nice, quick swing. No idea if he can catch or throw the ball though.
He's "26" too. So he's probably 43.
Quote from: BH on November 07, 2011, 10:53:36 AM
Quote from: Eli on November 07, 2011, 10:48:53 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on November 07, 2011, 10:11:35 AM
Yoenis Cespedes! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mD_ZrcUZv94)
That's a completely ridiculous video, of course. But the dude does have a nice, quick swing. No idea if he can catch or throw the ball though.
He's "26" too. So he's probably 43.
But what is his name spelled backward? Or is it aready spelled backward?
Quote from: CBStew on November 07, 2011, 12:42:51 PM
Quote from: BH on November 07, 2011, 10:53:36 AM
Quote from: Eli on November 07, 2011, 10:48:53 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on November 07, 2011, 10:11:35 AM
Yoenis Cespedes! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mD_ZrcUZv94)
That's a completely ridiculous video, of course. But the dude does have a nice, quick swing. No idea if he can catch or throw the ball though.
He's "26" too. So he's probably 43.
But what is his name spelled backward? Or is it aready spelled backward?
"Put out an APB on a Uosdwis R. Dewoh. Uh, better start with Greektown."
David DeJesus is a Cub. Two years + club option to start in RF. Bye, Tyler. (Unless they put him at first.)
Quote from: Sterling Archer on November 30, 2011, 11:48:37 AM
David DeJesus is a Cub. Two years + club option to start in RF. Bye, Tyler. (Unless they put him at first.)
I don't know if he can play, but he
does have the good face.
Quote from: Tonker on November 30, 2011, 11:53:27 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on November 30, 2011, 11:48:37 AM
David DeJesus is a Cub. Two years + club option to start in RF. Bye, Tyler. (Unless they put him at first.)
I don't know if he can play, but he does have the good face.
Good signing for the cubs. I doubt Hendry would have even considered Dejesus, since he's not a sechsy pickup.
But he had an off year, solid defender who can play all the OF positions. And didn't cost a lot.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on November 30, 2011, 11:48:37 AM
David DeJesus is a Cub. Two years + club option to start in RF. Bye, Tyler. (Unless they put him at first.)
I'm thinking Soriano is gone, too.
Quote from: Eli on November 30, 2011, 12:49:39 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on November 30, 2011, 11:48:37 AM
David DeJesus is a Cub. Two years + club option to start in RF. Bye, Tyler. (Unless they put him at first.)
I'm thinking Soriano is gone, too.
Don't toy with Chuck's emotions like that.
Quote from: Eli on November 30, 2011, 12:49:39 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on November 30, 2011, 11:48:37 AM
David DeJesus is a Cub. Two years + club option to start in RF. Bye, Tyler. (Unless they put him at first.)
I'm thinking Soriano is gone, too.
If this regime can move Soriano with 3 years left on his deal, they're accomplishing more than I dreamed they would.
Quote from: PANK! on November 30, 2011, 01:10:34 PM
Quote from: Eli on November 30, 2011, 12:49:39 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on November 30, 2011, 11:48:37 AM
David DeJesus is a Cub. Two years + club option to start in RF. Bye, Tyler. (Unless they put him at first.)
I'm thinking Soriano is gone, too.
If this regime can move Soriano with 3 years left on his deal, they're accomplishing more than I dreamed they would.
I keep seeing the rumors that he's got one foot out the door. My problems are these: they are being perpetuated by noted Jenn Sterger Worshipper Will Carroll. Also, who the fuck would take Soriano and how much would they make the Cubs eat? I'm of the opinion that just having him elsewhere is worth paying off whatever is needed but this just more curiosity. I would assume an AL team would be his destination.
Quote from: PANK! on November 30, 2011, 01:10:34 PM
Quote from: Eli on November 30, 2011, 12:49:39 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on November 30, 2011, 11:48:37 AM
David DeJesus is a Cub. Two years + club option to start in RF. Bye, Tyler. (Unless they put him at first.)
I'm thinking Soriano is gone, too.
If this regime can move Soriano with 3 years left on his deal, they're accomplishing more than I dreamed they would.
(http://www.solarfeeds.com/wp-content/uploads/scissors-cut.jpg)
Quote from: Sterling Archer on November 30, 2011, 11:48:37 AM
David DeJesus is a Cub. Two years + club option to start in RF. Bye, Tyler. (Unless they put him at first.)
Two years? I thought new management was trying to get away from deals like that for players who were past their primes.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on November 30, 2011, 01:37:56 PM
Quote from: PANK! on November 30, 2011, 01:10:34 PM
Quote from: Eli on November 30, 2011, 12:49:39 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on November 30, 2011, 11:48:37 AM
David DeJesus is a Cub. Two years + club option to start in RF. Bye, Tyler. (Unless they put him at first.)
I'm thinking Soriano is gone, too.
If this regime can move Soriano with 3 years left on his deal, they're accomplishing more than I dreamed they would.
(http://www.solarfeeds.com/wp-content/uploads/scissors-cut.jpg)
Cut him like a moyel.
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LpFG_3P_TJE/Tk58KKSddlI/AAAAAAAARsU/oj0dmZIkg8E/s1600/hbwhofkimberlydejesus.jpg)
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on November 30, 2011, 03:08:09 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on November 30, 2011, 11:48:37 AM
David DeJesus is a Cub. Two years + club option to start in RF. Bye, Tyler. (Unless they put him at first.)
Two years? I thought new management was trying to get away from deals like that for players who were past their primes.
Board Member 1: I've never heard of half of these guys and the ones I do know are way past their prime.
Charlie Donovan: Most of these guys never had a prime.
Quote from: Slaky on November 30, 2011, 01:32:00 PM
Quote from: PANK! on November 30, 2011, 01:10:34 PM
Quote from: Eli on November 30, 2011, 12:49:39 PM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on November 30, 2011, 11:48:37 AM
David DeJesus is a Cub. Two years + club option to start in RF. Bye, Tyler. (Unless they put him at first.)
I'm thinking Soriano is gone, too.
If this regime can move Soriano with 3 years left on his deal, they're accomplishing more than I dreamed they would.
I keep seeing the rumors that he's got one foot out the door. My problems are these: they are being perpetuated by noted Jenn Sterger Worshipper Will Carroll. Also, who the fuck would take Soriano and how much would they make the Cubs eat? I'm of the opinion that just having him elsewhere is worth paying off whatever is needed but this just more curiosity. I would assume an AL team would be his destination.
i don't know how much sosiano makes, but i'm assuming it's about 20 mil. they can just pay half of his salary and someone will take him. since the cubs have the new guy to take his place for 5 mil, then they still come out ahead 5 mil. or something. it'd be a win-win. a team like the mariners are desperate for some offense(sosiano hit 26 homers or something last year) and have money. it'd be a good low-risk move for them. i don't know who would play carlos silva this time, though.
Quote from: JD on November 30, 2011, 09:50:20 PM
i don't know how much sosiano makes, but i'm assuming it's about 20 mil. they can just pay half of his salary and someone will take him. since the cubs have the new guy to take his place for 5 mil, then they still come out ahead 5 mil. or something. it'd be a win-win. a team like the mariners are desperate for some offense(sosiano hit 26 homers or something last year) and have money. it'd be a good low-risk move for them. i don't know who would play carlos silva this time, though.
I think they still have Chone Figgins at something like 12 mil a year.
Quote from: BC on November 30, 2011, 10:07:10 PM
Quote from: JD on November 30, 2011, 09:50:20 PM
i don't know how much sosiano makes, but i'm assuming it's about 20 mil. they can just pay half of his salary and someone will take him. since the cubs have the new guy to take his place for 5 mil, then they still come out ahead 5 mil. or something. it'd be a win-win. a team like the mariners are desperate for some offense(sosiano hit 26 homers or something last year) and have money. it'd be a good low-risk move for them. i don't know who would play carlos silva this time, though.
I think they still have Chone Figgins at something like 12 mil a year.
there ya go, then. figgins at third and leading off. i'm sure he'll bounceback. i don't know how much of sosiano's salary would need to be traded if they took back chone, though. i'll "crunch" the numbers and not get back to you on that.
Quote from: JD on December 01, 2011, 10:43:32 AM
Quote from: BC on November 30, 2011, 10:07:10 PM
Quote from: JD on November 30, 2011, 09:50:20 PM
i don't know how much sosiano makes, but i'm assuming it's about 20 mil. they can just pay half of his salary and someone will take him. since the cubs have the new guy to take his place for 5 mil, then they still come out ahead 5 mil. or something. it'd be a win-win. a team like the mariners are desperate for some offense(sosiano hit 26 homers or something last year) and have money. it'd be a good low-risk move for them. i don't know who would play carlos silva this time, though.
I think they still have Chone Figgins at something like 12 mil a year.
there ya go, then. figgins at third and leading off. i'm sure he'll bounceback. i don't know how much of sosiano's salary would need to be traded if they took back chone, though. i'll "crunch" the numbers and not get back to you on that.
No need to crunch numbers, Huey has his eyes on everyone who might help his Kubbeez.
Are his buns tight enough for your liking Huey?
Quote from: morpheus on November 30, 2011, 03:12:34 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LpFG_3P_TJE/Tk58KKSddlI/AAAAAAAARsU/oj0dmZIkg8E/s1600/hbwhofkimberlydejesus.jpg)
Also:
(http://coedbc.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/kim-dejesus-3.jpg)
And, then...
(http://l.yimg.com/a/p/sp/editorial_image/7b/7bb06466117ed5d81b4e0f8ff6f5b561/david_dejesus_wife_is_happy_he_signed_with_the_cubs.jpg)
Quote from: BH on December 01, 2011, 10:49:03 AM
Quote from: JD on December 01, 2011, 10:43:32 AM
Quote from: BC on November 30, 2011, 10:07:10 PM
Quote from: JD on November 30, 2011, 09:50:20 PM
i don't know how much sosiano makes, but i'm assuming it's about 20 mil. they can just pay half of his salary and someone will take him. since the cubs have the new guy to take his place for 5 mil, then they still come out ahead 5 mil. or something. it'd be a win-win. a team like the mariners are desperate for some offense(sosiano hit 26 homers or something last year) and have money. it'd be a good low-risk move for them. i don't know who would play carlos silva this time, though.
I think they still have Chone Figgins at something like 12 mil a year.
there ya go, then. figgins at third and leading off. i'm sure he'll bounceback. i don't know how much of sosiano's salary would need to be traded if they took back chone, though. i'll "crunch" the numbers and not get back to you on that.
No need to crunch numbers, Huey has his eyes on everyone who might help his Kubbeez.
Are his buns tight enough for your liking Huey?
I'm going to defer to JD's SSM Datase.
Quote from: PenPho on December 01, 2011, 10:56:19 AM
Quote from: morpheus on November 30, 2011, 03:12:34 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LpFG_3P_TJE/Tk58KKSddlI/AAAAAAAARsU/oj0dmZIkg8E/s1600/hbwhofkimberlydejesus.jpg)
Also:
(http://coedbc.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/kim-dejesus-3.jpg)
And, then...
(http://l.yimg.com/a/p/sp/editorial_image/7b/7bb06466117ed5d81b4e0f8ff6f5b561/david_dejesus_wife_is_happy_he_signed_with_the_cubs.jpg)
--Coincidentally, Ryne's first wife would also be interested in Kim's husband on the basis of surname alone.
--
Intrepid Reader: Dallas Green, Phillies Sr. Advisor Would she be interested in a DeJesus for Sandberg deal? We'll even arrange to get her Larry Bowa as a "throw-in."
Quote from: PenPho on December 01, 2011, 10:56:19 AM
Quote from: morpheus on November 30, 2011, 03:12:34 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LpFG_3P_TJE/Tk58KKSddlI/AAAAAAAARsU/oj0dmZIkg8E/s1600/hbwhofkimberlydejesus.jpg)
Also:
(http://coedbc.files.wordpress.com/2011/09/kim-dejesus-3.jpg)
And, then...
(http://l.yimg.com/a/p/sp/editorial_image/7b/7bb06466117ed5d81b4e0f8ff6f5b561/david_dejesus_wife_is_happy_he_signed_with_the_cubs.jpg)
I'll bet she bangs like a shithouse door in the wind.
If Tuffy Rhodes or Dave Martinez shows up at Spring Training, shit's gonna get real.
Check out the funbags on that hose hound.
Nice work Theo:
http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/7338271/ryan-braun-milwaukee-brewers-tests-positive-performance-enhancing-drug
Report: Cubs facing ban on more Red Sox hires
Finally. Now maybe the Cubs will start trying to improve the roster.
Cubs sign Corpas and Sonnanstine (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111226&content_id=26236274&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb). Minimal risk, reasonable upside, particularly in the case of Corpas. Sort of move Jim Hendry would have made, really.
Quote from: Tonker on December 27, 2011, 10:22:20 AM
Cubs sign Corpas and Sonnanstine (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111226&content_id=26236274&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb). Minimal risk, reasonable upside, particularly in the case of Corpas. Sort of move Jim Hendry would have made, really.
SAME OLD CUBS!!!!1111!!!!
Quote from: Tonker on December 27, 2011, 10:22:20 AM
Cubs sign Corpas and Sonnanstine (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111226&content_id=26236274&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb). Minimal risk, reasonable upside, particularly in the case of Corpas. Sort of move Jim Hendry would have made, really.
Someone's gotta throw those innings until Hayden Simpson's ready.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on December 27, 2011, 10:41:18 AM
Quote from: Tonker on December 27, 2011, 10:22:20 AM
Cubs sign Corpas and Sonnanstine (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111226&content_id=26236274&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb). Minimal risk, reasonable upside, particularly in the case of Corpas. Sort of move Jim Hendry would have made, really.
Someone's gotta throw those innings until Hayden Simpson's ready.
Hayden Simpson? At least it is not Lisa Simpson.
Quote from: CBStew on December 27, 2011, 11:42:03 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on December 27, 2011, 10:41:18 AM
Quote from: Tonker on December 27, 2011, 10:22:20 AM
Cubs sign Corpas and Sonnanstine (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111226&content_id=26236274&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb). Minimal risk, reasonable upside, particularly in the case of Corpas. Sort of move Jim Hendry would have made, really.
Someone's gotta throw those innings until Hayden Simpson's ready.
Hayden Simpson? At least it is not Lisa Simpson.
Dental plan!
Quote from: JD on December 27, 2011, 05:44:40 PM
Quote from: CBStew on December 27, 2011, 11:42:03 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on December 27, 2011, 10:41:18 AM
Quote from: Tonker on December 27, 2011, 10:22:20 AM
Cubs sign Corpas and Sonnanstine (http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20111226&content_id=26236274&vkey=news_mlb&c_id=mlb). Minimal risk, reasonable upside, particularly in the case of Corpas. Sort of move Jim Hendry would have made, really.
Someone's gotta throw those innings until Hayden Simpson's ready.
Hayden Simpson? At least it is not Lisa Simpson.
Dental plan!
Lisa needs braces.
Sure looks ugly, but if it pisses Yellon off I'm all for it. (http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120114&content_id=26352900&vkey=news_chc&c_id=chc)
It's a mini Green-Ivy Monster. Fuck Theo and his Boston ways.
(http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/images/2012/01/14/M6mO7CJj.jpg)
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on January 14, 2012, 10:04:41 PM
It's a mini Green-Ivy Monster. Fuck Theo and his Boston ways.
(http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/images/2012/01/14/M6mO7CJj.jpg)
What a joke.
Like Ryan Dempster can still throw 95 mph.
Guess this means the Ricketti don't own any of the rooftops on Sheffield.
I'm really enjoying the asshurt this is causing.
It's a fucking DRAWING.
I'm pretty sure the finished product isn't going to look like a Family Circus.
I like it. Now, I'm waiting for them to get rid of the stupid bricks.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on January 14, 2012, 10:04:41 PM
It's a mini Green-Ivy Monster. Fuck Theo and his Boston ways.
(http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/images/2012/01/14/M6mO7CJj.jpg)
Question: Where is the homerun barrier? Is it still over the basket or is it raised now?
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on January 16, 2012, 09:08:37 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on January 14, 2012, 10:04:41 PM
It's a mini Green-Ivy Monster. Fuck Theo and his Boston ways.
(http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/images/2012/01/14/M6mO7CJj.jpg)
Question: Where is the homerun barrier? Is it still over the basket or is it raised now?
It won't change the basket or anything about the distance needed to hit a home run.
Quote from: Slaky on January 16, 2012, 09:20:30 AM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on January 16, 2012, 09:08:37 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on January 14, 2012, 10:04:41 PM
It's a mini Green-Ivy Monster. Fuck Theo and his Boston ways.
(http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/images/2012/01/14/M6mO7CJj.jpg)
Question: Where is the homerun barrier? Is it still over the basket or is it raised now?
It won't change the basket or anything about the distance needed to hit a home run.
Although according to Slak's drawing, you will apparently be able to retrieve balls from the basket using a fishing rod.
Quote from: CT III on January 16, 2012, 09:24:11 AM
Quote from: Slaky on January 16, 2012, 09:20:30 AM
Quote from: Powdered Toast Man on January 16, 2012, 09:08:37 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on January 14, 2012, 10:04:41 PM
It's a mini Green-Ivy Monster. Fuck Theo and his Boston ways.
(http://chicago.cubs.mlb.com/images/2012/01/14/M6mO7CJj.jpg)
Question: Where is the homerun barrier? Is it still over the basket or is it raised now?
It won't change the basket or anything about the distance needed to hit a home run.
Although according to Slak's drawing, you will apparently be able to retrieve balls from the basket using a fishing rod.
What's the big deal? It looks like a great idea and some real fun could be had out there. They're going to be so awful this year, at least there will be a central location to drink overpriced Bood Lights and hit on 23 year old girls.
Quote from: Richard Chuggar on January 16, 2012, 09:31:45 AM
What's the big deal? It looks like a great idea and some real fun could be had out there. They're going to be so awful this year, at least there will be a central location to drink overpriced Bood Lights and hit on 23 year old girls.
It's not a big deal. I'm just a little surprised that this doesn't interfere with the bleachers landmark status.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on January 16, 2012, 10:40:25 AM
Quote from: Richard Chuggar on January 16, 2012, 09:31:45 AM
What's the big deal? It looks like a great idea and some real fun could be had out there. They're going to be so awful this year, at least there will be a central location to drink overpriced Bood Lights and hit on 23 year old girls.
It's not a big deal. I'm just a little surprised that this doesn't interfere with the bleachers landmark status.
It's off to the side of the landmark.
I enjoy the fact that it will be a provider of in-game information that will be unavailable to the Bleacher dwellers.
Quote from: Fork on January 16, 2012, 12:32:09 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on January 16, 2012, 10:40:25 AM
Quote from: Richard Chuggar on January 16, 2012, 09:31:45 AM
What's the big deal? It looks like a great idea and some real fun could be had out there. They're going to be so awful this year, at least there will be a central location to drink overpriced Bood Lights and hit on 23 year old girls.
It's not a big deal. I'm just a little surprised that this doesn't interfere with the bleachers landmark status.
It's off to the side of the landmark.
I enjoy the fact that it will be a provider of in-game information that will be unavailable to the Bleacher dwellers.
It provides a place to drink. Something sorely needed at Wrigley Stadium.
Actually, the best place for a Jumbotron is in the middle of the scoreboard. Unfortunately, chances of that happening are sub-zero.
As suspected, not approved yet (http://www.suntimes.com/news/cityhall/10047787-418/cubs-to-seek-city-approval-for-proposed-wrigley-changes.html#.TxScaiuXH9Y.twitter).
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on January 16, 2012, 04:05:19 PM
As suspected, not approved yet (http://www.suntimes.com/news/cityhall/10047787-418/cubs-to-seek-city-approval-for-proposed-wrigley-changes.html#.TxScaiuXH9Y.twitter).
After reading that article I'm still not sure that Landmark commission approval is required, but it sure makes good politics for them to do so (especially as other elements of the 'Fenway Model' will require city approval (and will likely mean some sore feelings on the part of the rooftop owners).
Apparently the Cachorros de Chicago are the most interested in Yovanni Centipede or whatever the fuck his name is.
http://www.diariolibre.com/deportes/2012/01/16/i320706_yoeni-cespedes-cubano-aguilas-cibaenas.html
Quote from: Slaky on January 16, 2012, 10:21:09 PM
Apparently the Cachorros de Chicago are the most interested in Yovanni Centipede or whatever the fuck his name is.
http://www.diariolibre.com/deportes/2012/01/16/i320706_yoeni-cespedes-cubano-aguilas-cibaenas.html
¿Es verdad?
Quote from: Bort on January 16, 2012, 10:26:24 PM
Quote from: Slaky on January 16, 2012, 10:21:09 PM
Apparently the Cachorros de Chicago are the most interested in Yovanni Centipede or whatever the fuck his name is.
http://www.diariolibre.com/deportes/2012/01/16/i320706_yoeni-cespedes-cubano-aguilas-cibaenas.html
¿Es verdad?
I'm not buying anything until it's blogged by Fidel (http://www.cuba.cu/gobierno/reflexiones/reflexiones.html).
Quote from: Bort on January 16, 2012, 10:26:24 PM
Quote from: Slaky on January 16, 2012, 10:21:09 PM
Apparently the Cachorros de Chicago are the most interested in Yovanni Centipede or whatever the fuck his name is.
http://www.diariolibre.com/deportes/2012/01/16/i320706_yoeni-cespedes-cubano-aguilas-cibaenas.html
¿Es verdad?
No. Es. Llegado.
Quote from: Tonker on January 17, 2012, 04:12:01 AM
Quote from: Bort on January 16, 2012, 10:26:24 PM
Quote from: Slaky on January 16, 2012, 10:21:09 PM
Apparently the Cachorros de Chicago are the most interested in Yovanni Centipede or whatever the fuck his name is.
http://www.diariolibre.com/deportes/2012/01/16/i320706_yoeni-cespedes-cubano-aguilas-cibaenas.html
¿Es verdad?
No. Es. Llegado.
And all this time I have been wearing my cachorros on my feet! Hush Something Something.
The Cubs just gave another job away to a foreigner: http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/02/cubs-sign-gerardo-concepcion.html
QuoteThe Cubs have signed Cuban left-hander Gerardo Concepcion to a contract, reports Jorge Ebro of El Nuevo Herald (via Twitter). The deal is worth $7MM with incentives that could push the total to $8MM, reports Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes Los Angeles.
Quote from: Gilgamesh on February 02, 2012, 07:37:03 PM
The Cubs just gave another job away to a foreigner: http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/02/cubs-sign-gerardo-concepcion.html
QuoteThe Cubs have signed Cuban left-hander Gerardo Concepcion to a contract, reports Jorge Ebro of El Nuevo Herald (via Twitter). The deal is worth $7MM with incentives that could push the total to $8MM, reports Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes Los Angeles.
What's their beef with the Americans, man?
Quote from: JD on February 02, 2012, 10:03:52 PM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on February 02, 2012, 07:37:03 PM
The Cubs just gave another job away to a foreigner: http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/02/cubs-sign-gerardo-concepcion.html
QuoteThe Cubs have signed Cuban left-hander Gerardo Concepcion to a contract, reports Jorge Ebro of El Nuevo Herald (via Twitter). The deal is worth $7MM with incentives that could push the total to $8MM, reports Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes Los Angeles.
What's their beef with the Americans, man?
Theo's grandparents used to winter in Havana.
Quote from: Gilgamesh on February 02, 2012, 07:37:03 PM
The Cubs just gave another job away to a foreigner: http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/02/cubs-sign-gerardo-concepcion.html
QuoteThe Cubs have signed Cuban left-hander Gerardo Concepcion to a contract, reports Jorge Ebro of El Nuevo Herald (via Twitter). The deal is worth $7MM with incentives that could push the total to $8MM, reports Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes Los Angeles.
Something something
(http://johnlarroquetteproject.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/gerardo.bmp)
Quote from: morpheus on February 03, 2012, 08:17:07 AM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on February 02, 2012, 07:37:03 PM
The Cubs just gave another job away to a foreigner: http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/02/cubs-sign-gerardo-concepcion.html
QuoteThe Cubs have signed Cuban left-hander Gerardo Concepcion to a contract, reports Jorge Ebro of El Nuevo Herald (via Twitter). The deal is worth $7MM with incentives that could push the total to $8MM, reports Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes Los Angeles.
Something something
(http://johnlarroquetteproject.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/gerardo.bmp)
God damnit.
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 03, 2012, 09:21:08 AM
Quote from: morpheus on February 03, 2012, 08:17:07 AM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on February 02, 2012, 07:37:03 PM
The Cubs just gave another job away to a foreigner: http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/02/cubs-sign-gerardo-concepcion.html
QuoteThe Cubs have signed Cuban left-hander Gerardo Concepcion to a contract, reports Jorge Ebro of El Nuevo Herald (via Twitter). The deal is worth $7MM with incentives that could push the total to $8MM, reports Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes Los Angeles.
Something something
(http://johnlarroquetteproject.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/gerardo.bmp)
God damnit.
I will now be bitterly disappointed if this isn't his walkout music.
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 03, 2012, 09:21:08 AM
Quote from: morpheus on February 03, 2012, 08:17:07 AM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on February 02, 2012, 07:37:03 PM
The Cubs just gave another job away to a foreigner: http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/02/cubs-sign-gerardo-concepcion.html
QuoteThe Cubs have signed Cuban left-hander Gerardo Concepcion to a contract, reports Jorge Ebro of El Nuevo Herald (via Twitter). The deal is worth $7MM with incentives that could push the total to $8MM, reports Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes Los Angeles.
Something something
(http://johnlarroquetteproject.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/gerardo.bmp)
God damnit.
He eats 'em raw like sushi. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx64_N4AA04)
Quote from: morpheus on February 03, 2012, 10:21:04 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 03, 2012, 09:21:08 AM
Quote from: morpheus on February 03, 2012, 08:17:07 AM
Quote from: Gilgamesh on February 02, 2012, 07:37:03 PM
The Cubs just gave another job away to a foreigner: http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/02/cubs-sign-gerardo-concepcion.html
QuoteThe Cubs have signed Cuban left-hander Gerardo Concepcion to a contract, reports Jorge Ebro of El Nuevo Herald (via Twitter). The deal is worth $7MM with incentives that could push the total to $8MM, reports Enrique Rojas of ESPN Deportes Los Angeles.
Something something
(http://johnlarroquetteproject.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/gerardo.bmp)
God damnit.
He eats 'em raw like sushi. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nx64_N4AA04)
What a twink.
Blake DeWitt: NOT GONE YET (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/02/cubs-designate-blake-dewitt-for-assignment.html)
Quote from: Sterling Archer on February 06, 2012, 05:07:42 PM
Blake DeWitt: NOT GONE YET (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/02/cubs-designate-blake-dewitt-for-assignment.html)
Intrepid reader: OlegYOU SUCK, DEWITT!
Quote from: Tonker on February 07, 2012, 03:07:31 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on February 06, 2012, 05:07:42 PM
Blake DeWitt: NOT GONE YET (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/02/cubs-designate-blake-dewitt-for-assignment.html)
Intrepid reader: Oleg
YOU SUCK, DEWITT!
I'm going to miss the way Oleg hated him.
Quote from: Bort on February 07, 2012, 07:22:09 AM
Quote from: Tonker on February 07, 2012, 03:07:31 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on February 06, 2012, 05:07:42 PM
Blake DeWitt: NOT GONE YET (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/02/cubs-designate-blake-dewitt-for-assignment.html)
Intrepid reader: Oleg
YOU SUCK, DEWITT!
I'm going to miss the way Oleg hated him.
I'm going to miss the way he was younger and better than Darwin Barney. Who still remains on the roster. Fuck.
Now I will become the biggest Whoever This Oakland Guy Is fan ever.
Quote from: Slaky on February 07, 2012, 08:41:00 AM
I'm going to miss the way he was younger and better than Darwin Barney. Who still remains on the roster. Fuck.
Factoring defense, Barney is probably better.
Quote from: Eli on February 07, 2012, 09:32:35 AM
Quote from: Slaky on February 07, 2012, 08:41:00 AM
I'm going to miss the way he was younger and better than Darwin Barney. Who still remains on the roster. Fuck.
Factoring defense, Barney is probably better.
Shut your face.
Quote from: Slaky on February 07, 2012, 09:38:24 AM
Quote from: Eli on February 07, 2012, 09:32:35 AM
Quote from: Slaky on February 07, 2012, 08:41:00 AM
I'm going to miss the way he was younger and better than Darwin Barney. Who still remains on the roster. Fuck.
Factoring defense, Barney is probably better.
Shut your face.
I still maintain that they were the same guy. Darwin Barney is the beer-drinking, blue collar lug and champion of meatballs everywhere. "Blake DeWitt" is his cognac sipping, upper-crust dandy of an alter-ego. Together, they were a beautiful scam for one sub-par 2nd baseman to draw two paychecks from the Cubs organization. Then Hendry had to go and get himself fired, and the jig was up.
Maybe this belongs in the "I admit it" thread, but...
I'm actually looking forward to seeing some games this year. They're going to suck enough to where cheap tickets shouldn't be too hard to come by, but there will be a few guys there who you can actually see being part of a good team in a couple years.
This all feels very much like 1982. Maybe they should even bring back the "Building A New Tradition" and "The Cubs Are Out Of Hibernation" marketing campaigns while they're at it.
Quote from: CT III on February 07, 2012, 09:44:06 AM
Quote from: Slaky on February 07, 2012, 09:38:24 AM
Quote from: Eli on February 07, 2012, 09:32:35 AM
Quote from: Slaky on February 07, 2012, 08:41:00 AM
I'm going to miss the way he was younger and better than Darwin Barney. Who still remains on the roster. Fuck.
Factoring defense, Barney is probably better.
Shut your face.
I still maintain that they were the same guy. Darwin Barney is the beer-drinking, blue collar lug and champion of meatballs everywhere. "Blake DeWitt" is his cognac sipping, upper-crust dandy of an alter-ego. Together, they were a beautiful scam for one sub-par 2nd baseman to draw two paychecks from the Cubs organization. Then Hendry had to go and get himself fired, and the jig was up.
God, I love a good grift.
Quote from: Fork on February 07, 2012, 09:50:02 AM
Maybe this belongs in the "I admit it" thread, but...
I'm actually looking forward to seeing some games this year. They're going to suck enough to where cheap tickets shouldn't be too hard to come by, but there will be a few guys there who you can actually see being part of a good team in a couple years.
This all feels very much like 1982. Maybe they should even bring back the "Building A New Tradition" and "The Cubs Are Out Of Hibernation" marketing campaigns while they're at it.
With any luck (and to be fair, there's no Kane or Toews on the team as far as I can tell), this will have a 2007-08 Blackhawks feel to it. No playoffs, but the excitement's back, and instead of losing to the Padres in 5 in 2014, maybe the Cubs can beat the newly-realigned Phillies in 6.
Quote from: CT III on February 07, 2012, 09:44:06 AM
Quote from: Slaky on February 07, 2012, 09:38:24 AM
Quote from: Eli on February 07, 2012, 09:32:35 AM
Quote from: Slaky on February 07, 2012, 08:41:00 AM
I'm going to miss the way he was younger and better than Darwin Barney. Who still remains on the roster. Fuck.
Factoring defense, Barney is probably better.
Shut your face.
I still maintain that they were the same guy. Darwin Barney is the beer-drinking, blue collar lug and champion of meatballs everywhere. "Blake DeWitt" is his cognac sipping, upper-crust dandy of an alter-ego. Together, they were a beautiful scam for one sub-par 2nd baseman to draw two paychecks from the Cubs organization. Then Hendry had to go and get himself fired, and the jig was up.
Racist.
Quote from: CT III on February 07, 2012, 09:44:06 AM
Quote from: Slaky on February 07, 2012, 09:38:24 AM
Quote from: Eli on February 07, 2012, 09:32:35 AM
Quote from: Slaky on February 07, 2012, 08:41:00 AM
I'm going to miss the way he was younger and better than Darwin Barney. Who still remains on the roster. Fuck.
Factoring defense, Barney is probably better.
Shut your face.
I still maintain that they were the same guy. Darwin Barney is the beer-drinking, blue collar lug and champion of meatballs everywhere. "Blake DeWitt" is his cognac sipping, upper-crust dandy of an alter-ego. Together, they were a beautiful scam for one sub-par 2nd baseman to draw two paychecks from the Cubs organization. Then Hendry had to go and get himself fired, and the jig was up.
I agree with this in that both are crap and I'm eagerly awaiting the day that the other half of this platoon is sent packing much to the chagrin of fangirls and mustachioed meatballs across the Cubosphere.
Quote from: Brownie on February 07, 2012, 10:06:35 AM
Quote from: Fork on February 07, 2012, 09:50:02 AM
Maybe this belongs in the "I admit it" thread, but...
I'm actually looking forward to seeing some games this year. They're going to suck enough to where cheap tickets shouldn't be too hard to come by, but there will be a few guys there who you can actually see being part of a good team in a couple years.
This all feels very much like 1982. Maybe they should even bring back the "Building A New Tradition" and "The Cubs Are Out Of Hibernation" marketing campaigns while they're at it.
With any luck (and to be fair, there's no Kane or Toews on the team as far as I can tell), this will have a 2007-08 Blackhawks feel to it. No playoffs, but the excitement's back, and instead of losing to the Padres in 5 in 2014, maybe the Cubs can beat the newly-realigned Phillies in 6.
Unfortunately, it doesn't look like the Cubs took advantage of years of incredible suckage with astute drafting.
Quote from: Fork on February 07, 2012, 11:25:16 AM
Quote from: Brownie on February 07, 2012, 10:06:35 AM
Quote from: Fork on February 07, 2012, 09:50:02 AM
Maybe this belongs in the "I admit it" thread, but...
I'm actually looking forward to seeing some games this year. They're going to suck enough to where cheap tickets shouldn't be too hard to come by, but there will be a few guys there who you can actually see being part of a good team in a couple years.
This all feels very much like 1982. Maybe they should even bring back the "Building A New Tradition" and "The Cubs Are Out Of Hibernation" marketing campaigns while they're at it.
With any luck (and to be fair, there's no Kane or Toews on the team as far as I can tell), this will have a 2007-08 Blackhawks feel to it. No playoffs, but the excitement's back, and instead of losing to the Padres in 5 in 2014, maybe the Cubs can beat the newly-realigned Phillies in 6.
Unfortunately, it doesn't look like the Cubs took advantage of years of incredible suckage with astute drafting.
Theo still has two years of incredible suckage ahead and can start to correct the trend via astute drafting.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on February 07, 2012, 11:56:00 AM
Quote from: Fork on February 07, 2012, 11:25:16 AM
Quote from: Brownie on February 07, 2012, 10:06:35 AM
Quote from: Fork on February 07, 2012, 09:50:02 AM
Maybe this belongs in the "I admit it" thread, but...
I'm actually looking forward to seeing some games this year. They're going to suck enough to where cheap tickets shouldn't be too hard to come by, but there will be a few guys there who you can actually see being part of a good team in a couple years.
This all feels very much like 1982. Maybe they should even bring back the "Building A New Tradition" and "The Cubs Are Out Of Hibernation" marketing campaigns while they're at it.
With any luck (and to be fair, there's no Kane or Toews on the team as far as I can tell), this will have a 2007-08 Blackhawks feel to it. No playoffs, but the excitement's back, and instead of losing to the Padres in 5 in 2014, maybe the Cubs can beat the newly-realigned Phillies in 6.
Unfortunately, it doesn't look like the Cubs took advantage of years of incredible suckage with astute drafting.
Theo still has two years of incredible suckage ahead and can start to correct the trend via astute drafting.
RV to the white courtesy telephone...
I have been on board with the 2014 Contention Thing, but..... 80-82 2012. 86-76 2013, NL Central Champs
So what is going on with the accusation against Castro?
Quote from: CBStew on February 07, 2012, 01:11:05 PM
So what is going on with the accusation against Castro?
Apparently he got off.
So to speak.
http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/cubs/post/_/id/7810/reports-cubs-making-push-for-soler?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
QuoteWhile multiple reports say that the Chicago Cubs' hopes of landing Cuban defector Yoenis Cespedes are fading, other reports say that they are very much in the mix for one of his countrymen.
That outfielder is Jorge Soler, who is only 19 years old -- seven years younger than Cespedes -- and considered to be a five-tool prospect. Sources told MLB.com that the Cubs would be willing to spend $27.5 million on Soler, but the sources were not sure how many years that would be spread over. Soler, who is in the Dominican Republic, has not been declared a free agent yet.
Might take a while to actually get him, but Soler would be a great signing. He'd immediately jump ahead of Jackson and Rizzo as
our the Cubs' top prospect and probably top 10 in all of baseball.
Quote from: Eli on February 13, 2012, 10:29:17 AM
http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/cubs/post/_/id/7810/reports-cubs-making-push-for-soler?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
QuoteWhile multiple reports say that the Chicago Cubs' hopes of landing Cuban defector Yoenis Cespedes are fading, other reports say that they are very much in the mix for one of his countrymen.
That outfielder is Jorge Soler, who is only 19 years old -- seven years younger than Cespedes -- and considered to be a five-tool prospect. Sources told MLB.com that the Cubs would be willing to spend $27.5 million on Soler, but the sources were not sure how many years that would be spread over. Soler, who is in the Dominican Republic, has not been declared a free agent yet.
Might take a while to actually get him, but Soler would be a great signing. He'd immediately jump ahead of Jackson and Rizzo as our the Cubs' top prospect and probably top 10 in all of baseball.
Cespedes signs with A's. (https://twitter.com/#!/Ken_Rosenthal/status/169108739276800000)
Quote from: PenPho on February 13, 2012, 11:23:20 AM
Quote from: Eli on February 13, 2012, 10:29:17 AM
http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/cubs/post/_/id/7810/reports-cubs-making-push-for-soler?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
QuoteWhile multiple reports say that the Chicago Cubs' hopes of landing Cuban defector Yoenis Cespedes are fading, other reports say that they are very much in the mix for one of his countrymen.
That outfielder is Jorge Soler, who is only 19 years old -- seven years younger than Cespedes -- and considered to be a five-tool prospect. Sources told MLB.com that the Cubs would be willing to spend $27.5 million on Soler, but the sources were not sure how many years that would be spread over. Soler, who is in the Dominican Republic, has not been declared a free agent yet.
Might take a while to actually get him, but Soler would be a great signing. He'd immediately jump ahead of Jackson and Rizzo as our the Cubs' top prospect and probably top 10 in all of baseball.
Cespedes signs with A's. (https://twitter.com/#!/Ken_Rosenthal/status/169108739276800000)
DPD.
Yay? (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-spt-0214-cubs-chicago--20120214,0,5338208.story)
Quote
When the winter began, there were three major Cubans who could become free agents, and the Cubs appear to have landed two of them, although not the top-rated one.
The Cubs are expected to add 19-year-old outfielder Jorge Soler after acquiring 19-year-old pitcher Gerardo Concepcion, according to multiple reports from the Dominican Republic, where Soler is staying.
Soler, according to one report, will be making $27.5 million with the Cubs for three or four years. He may have been courted by Cubs ownership and front-office officials while they were visiting their new Dominican academy earlier this month.
Because he is younger and less experienced than Cespedes, Soler was less heralded, although that did not diminish interest from many teams just because of his five-tool potential. He is 6-foot-3 and weighs just over 200 pounds.
Massive yea.
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on February 14, 2012, 07:58:46 AM
Massive yea. Nothing matters until 2014 anyway.
Internet Chuck'd. Not to be confused with Internet ChuckD.
Quote from: morpheus on February 14, 2012, 08:11:45 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on February 14, 2012, 07:58:46 AM
Massive yea. Nothing matters until 2014 anyway.
Internet Chuck'd. Not to be confused with Internet ChuckD.
This one is technically consistent with Internet Chuckery. He probably won't be in the majors until 2014.
Quote from: morpheus on February 14, 2012, 08:11:45 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on February 14, 2012, 07:58:46 AM
Massive yea. Nothing about the team's record matters until 2014 anyway.
Internet Chuck'd. Not to be confused with Internet ChuckD.
Clarified.
What's 19 Cuban years in real-world years? 23?
Quote from: Bort on February 14, 2012, 08:36:12 AM
Quote from: morpheus on February 14, 2012, 08:11:45 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on February 14, 2012, 07:58:46 AM
Massive yea. Nothing matters until 2014 anyway.
Internet Chuck'd. Not to be confused with Internet ChuckD.
This one is technically consistent with Internet Chuckery. He probably won't be in the majors until 2014.
Provided he graduates from high school or gets a GED.
Quote from: PenPho on February 14, 2012, 04:38:55 AM
Quote from: PenPho on February 13, 2012, 11:23:20 AM
Quote from: Eli on February 13, 2012, 10:29:17 AM
http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/cubs/post/_/id/7810/reports-cubs-making-push-for-soler?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
QuoteWhile multiple reports say that the Chicago Cubs' hopes of landing Cuban defector Yoenis Cespedes are fading, other reports say that they are very much in the mix for one of his countrymen.
That outfielder is Jorge Soler, who is only 19 years old -- seven years younger than Cespedes -- and considered to be a five-tool prospect. Sources told MLB.com that the Cubs would be willing to spend $27.5 million on Soler, but the sources were not sure how many years that would be spread over. Soler, who is in the Dominican Republic, has not been declared a free agent yet.
Might take a while to actually get him, but Soler would be a great signing. He'd immediately jump ahead of Jackson and Rizzo as our the Cubs' top prospect and probably top 10 in all of baseball.
Cespedes signs with A's. (https://twitter.com/#!/Ken_Rosenthal/status/169108739276800000)
DPD.
Yay? (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-spt-0214-cubs-chicago--20120214,0,5338208.story)
Quote
When the winter began, there were three major Cubans who could become free agents, and the Cubs appear to have landed two of them, although not the top-rated one.
The Cubs are expected to add 19-year-old outfielder Jorge Soler after acquiring 19-year-old pitcher Gerardo Concepcion, according to multiple reports from the Dominican Republic, where Soler is staying.
Soler, according to one report, will be making $27.5 million with the Cubs for three or four years. He may have been courted by Cubs ownership and front-office officials while they were visiting their new Dominican academy earlier this month.
Because he is younger and less experienced than Cespedes, Soler was less heralded, although that did not diminish interest from many teams just because of his five-tool potential. He is 6-foot-3 and weighs just over 200 pounds.
Well, shit. (https://twitter.com/#!/Buster_ESPN/status/169512899360993280)
Quote from: Buster Olney
Sources: Yankees have serious interest on OFer Jorge Soler, among many teams. Cubs are not close to signing Soler, as has been reported.
DAMN YOU, EPSTINK!
Quote from: PenPho on February 14, 2012, 02:18:04 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 14, 2012, 04:38:55 AM
Quote from: PenPho on February 13, 2012, 11:23:20 AM
Quote from: Eli on February 13, 2012, 10:29:17 AM
http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/cubs/post/_/id/7810/reports-cubs-making-push-for-soler?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
QuoteWhile multiple reports say that the Chicago Cubs' hopes of landing Cuban defector Yoenis Cespedes are fading, other reports say that they are very much in the mix for one of his countrymen.
That outfielder is Jorge Soler, who is only 19 years old -- seven years younger than Cespedes -- and considered to be a five-tool prospect. Sources told MLB.com that the Cubs would be willing to spend $27.5 million on Soler, but the sources were not sure how many years that would be spread over. Soler, who is in the Dominican Republic, has not been declared a free agent yet.
Might take a while to actually get him, but Soler would be a great signing. He'd immediately jump ahead of Jackson and Rizzo as our the Cubs' top prospect and probably top 10 in all of baseball.
Cespedes signs with A's. (https://twitter.com/#!/Ken_Rosenthal/status/169108739276800000)
DPD.
Yay? (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-spt-0214-cubs-chicago--20120214,0,5338208.story)
Quote
When the winter began, there were three major Cubans who could become free agents, and the Cubs appear to have landed two of them, although not the top-rated one.
The Cubs are expected to add 19-year-old outfielder Jorge Soler after acquiring 19-year-old pitcher Gerardo Concepcion, according to multiple reports from the Dominican Republic, where Soler is staying.
Soler, according to one report, will be making $27.5 million with the Cubs for three or four years. He may have been courted by Cubs ownership and front-office officials while they were visiting their new Dominican academy earlier this month.
Because he is younger and less experienced than Cespedes, Soler was less heralded, although that did not diminish interest from many teams just because of his five-tool potential. He is 6-foot-3 and weighs just over 200 pounds.
Well, shit. (https://twitter.com/#!/Buster_ESPN/status/169512899360993280)
Quote from: Buster Olney
Sources: Yankees have serious interest on OFer Jorge Soler, among many teams. Cubs are not close to signing Soler, as has been reported.
DAMN YOU, EPSTINK!
To be fair, if there's been a recurrent theme this baseball offseason is that the people paid to write and opine on the subject have been so extraordinarily wrong.
Quote from: Gilgamesh on February 14, 2012, 02:21:38 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 14, 2012, 02:18:04 PM
Quote from: PenPho on February 14, 2012, 04:38:55 AM
Quote from: PenPho on February 13, 2012, 11:23:20 AM
Quote from: Eli on February 13, 2012, 10:29:17 AM
http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/cubs/post/_/id/7810/reports-cubs-making-push-for-soler?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter
QuoteWhile multiple reports say that the Chicago Cubs' hopes of landing Cuban defector Yoenis Cespedes are fading, other reports say that they are very much in the mix for one of his countrymen.
That outfielder is Jorge Soler, who is only 19 years old -- seven years younger than Cespedes -- and considered to be a five-tool prospect. Sources told MLB.com that the Cubs would be willing to spend $27.5 million on Soler, but the sources were not sure how many years that would be spread over. Soler, who is in the Dominican Republic, has not been declared a free agent yet.
Might take a while to actually get him, but Soler would be a great signing. He'd immediately jump ahead of Jackson and Rizzo as our the Cubs' top prospect and probably top 10 in all of baseball.
Cespedes signs with A's. (https://twitter.com/#!/Ken_Rosenthal/status/169108739276800000)
DPD.
Yay? (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-spt-0214-cubs-chicago--20120214,0,5338208.story)
Quote
When the winter began, there were three major Cubans who could become free agents, and the Cubs appear to have landed two of them, although not the top-rated one.
The Cubs are expected to add 19-year-old outfielder Jorge Soler after acquiring 19-year-old pitcher Gerardo Concepcion, according to multiple reports from the Dominican Republic, where Soler is staying.
Soler, according to one report, will be making $27.5 million with the Cubs for three or four years. He may have been courted by Cubs ownership and front-office officials while they were visiting their new Dominican academy earlier this month.
Because he is younger and less experienced than Cespedes, Soler was less heralded, although that did not diminish interest from many teams just because of his five-tool potential. He is 6-foot-3 and weighs just over 200 pounds.
Well, shit. (https://twitter.com/#!/Buster_ESPN/status/169512899360993280)
Quote from: Buster Olney
Sources: Yankees have serious interest on OFer Jorge Soler, among many teams. Cubs are not close to signing Soler, as has been reported.
DAMN YOU, EPSTINK!
To be fair, if there's been a recurrent theme this baseball offseason is that the people paid to write and opine on the subject have been so extraordinarily wrong Epstink is terrible.
Soler reportedly has "5 tools". No way would Hendry let the Yankees not get involved.
Quote from: BH on February 14, 2012, 03:17:20 PM
Soler reportedly has "5 tools". No way would Hendry let the Yankees not get involved.
Yup, no one chases all-around talented players like Jim Hendry.
Quote from: BH on February 14, 2012, 03:17:20 PM
Soler reportedly has "5 tools". No way would Hendry let the Yankees not get involved.
Does he play second base?
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on February 14, 2012, 07:30:18 PM
Quote from: BH on February 14, 2012, 03:17:20 PM
Soler reportedly has "5 tools". No way would Hendry let the Yankees not get involved.
Does he play second base?
Can he grow a five o'clock shadow between pitches?
Quote from: Bort on February 14, 2012, 08:33:49 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on February 14, 2012, 07:30:18 PM
Quote from: BH on February 14, 2012, 03:17:20 PM
Soler reportedly has "5 tools". No way would Hendry let the Yankees not get involved.
Does he play second base?
Can he grow a five o'clock shadow between pitches?
Can he get on his toes to punch a 5-foot-5 guy in the face?
Quote from: BC on February 14, 2012, 09:55:05 PM
Quote from: Bort on February 14, 2012, 08:33:49 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on February 14, 2012, 07:30:18 PM
Quote from: BH on February 14, 2012, 03:17:20 PM
Soler reportedly has "5 tools". No way would Hendry let the Yankees not get involved.
Does he play second base?
Can he grow a five o'clock shadow between pitches?
Can he get on his toes to punch a 5-foot-5 guy in the face?
Can he rake the infield with his front teeth?
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 15, 2012, 09:59:03 AM
Quote from: BC on February 14, 2012, 09:55:05 PM
Quote from: Bort on February 14, 2012, 08:33:49 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on February 14, 2012, 07:30:18 PM
Quote from: BH on February 14, 2012, 03:17:20 PM
Soler reportedly has "5 tools". No way would Hendry let the Yankees not get involved.
Does he play second base?
Can he grow a five o'clock shadow between pitches?
Can he get on his toes to punch a 5-foot-5 guy in the face?
Can he rake the infield with his front teeth?
Does he like gumbo?
Quote from: thehawk on February 15, 2012, 10:50:45 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 15, 2012, 09:59:03 AM
Quote from: BC on February 14, 2012, 09:55:05 PM
Quote from: Bort on February 14, 2012, 08:33:49 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on February 14, 2012, 07:30:18 PM
Quote from: BH on February 14, 2012, 03:17:20 PM
Soler reportedly has "5 tools". No way would Hendry let the Yankees not get involved.
Does he play second base?
Can he grow a five o'clock shadow between pitches?
Can he get on his toes to punch a 5-foot-5 guy in the face?
Can he rake the infield with his front teeth?
Does he like gumbo?
That's five.
Quote from: CBStew on February 15, 2012, 12:00:07 PM
Quote from: thehawk on February 15, 2012, 10:50:45 AM
Quote from: Internet Apex on February 15, 2012, 09:59:03 AM
Quote from: BC on February 14, 2012, 09:55:05 PM
Quote from: Bort on February 14, 2012, 08:33:49 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on February 14, 2012, 07:30:18 PM
Quote from: BH on February 14, 2012, 03:17:20 PM
Soler reportedly has "5 tools". No way would Hendry let the Yankees not get involved.
Does he play second base?
Can he grow a five o'clock shadow between pitches?
Can he get on his toes to punch a 5-foot-5 guy in the face?
Can he rake the infield with his front teeth?
Does he like gumbo?
That's five.
nice choice jim
Quote from: BC on February 14, 2012, 09:55:05 PM
Quote from: Bort on February 14, 2012, 08:33:49 PM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on February 14, 2012, 07:30:18 PM
Quote from: BH on February 14, 2012, 03:17:20 PM
Soler reportedly has "5 tools". No way would Hendry let the Yankees not get involved.
Does he play second base?
Can he grow a five o'clock shadow between pitches?
Can he get on his toes to punch a 5-foot-5 guy in the face?
LEAVE OLEG OUT OF THIS!
DPD. Looks like Kerm's good friend PAUL SULLIVAN has consulted Internet Chuck's datase before writing his preview of this season (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-spt-0217-cubs-chicago--20120217,0,2253421.story?track=rss).
Quote"Wait until the year after the year after next year" might not be the T-shirt-ready slogan the Cubs prefer, but it fits the current roster to a T.
His next piece is tentatively titled "Why Alfonso Soriano is literally worse than Hitler clubbing baby seals."
Quote from: Sterling Archer on February 06, 2012, 05:07:42 PM
Blake DeWitt: NOT GONE YET (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/02/cubs-designate-blake-dewitt-for-assignment.html)
REALLY. AIN'T. GONE. YET. (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ycn-10963378)
Quote from: Tonker on February 19, 2012, 09:03:03 AM
Quote from: Sterling Archer on February 06, 2012, 05:07:42 PM
Blake DeWitt: NOT GONE YET (http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2012/02/cubs-designate-blake-dewitt-for-assignment.html)
REALLY. AIN'T. GONE. YET. (http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ycn-10963378)
Mother fucker.
Commit2theCub is asking the question everyone else is afraid to ask (http://forums.prosportsdaily.com/showthread.php?t=695102)- would YOU trade Matt Garza for the #1 prospect in baseball, Bryce Harper?
Cub fans are awesome, have fun Theo.
Quote from: BH on February 23, 2012, 08:03:19 AM
Commit2theCub is asking the question everyone else is afraid to ask (http://forums.prosportsdaily.com/showthread.php?t=695102)- would YOU trade Matt Garza for the #1 prospect in baseball, Bryce Harper?
Cub fans are awesome, have fun Theo.
QuoteTrying to think way outside the box, I'm a huge fan of Garza and ideally want him to stay but I also understand his trade value. If the Nationals would make such a move it would mean they're serious about winning now.
I love this so much.
Trying to think way outside the box, would you trade $50 for $5,000? I'm a huge fan of $50, but I also understand its value.
Quote from: BH on February 23, 2012, 08:03:19 AM
Commit2theCub is asking the question everyone else is afraid to ask (http://forums.prosportsdaily.com/showthread.php?t=695102)- would YOU trade Matt Garza for the #1 prospect in baseball, Bryce Harper?
Cub fans are awesome, have fun Theo.
Oh sure, NOW you drop the "we".
Quote from: CT III on February 23, 2012, 08:37:03 AM
Quote from: BH on February 23, 2012, 08:03:19 AM
Commit2theCub is asking the question everyone else is afraid to ask (http://forums.prosportsdaily.com/showthread.php?t=695102)- would YOU trade Matt Garza for the #1 prospect in baseball, Bryce Harper?
Cub fans are awesome, have fun Theo.
Oh sure, NOW you drop the "we".
So you think Garza is too much to give up for Bryce?
Quote from: BH on February 23, 2012, 09:02:46 AM
Quote from: CT III on February 23, 2012, 08:37:03 AM
Quote from: BH on February 23, 2012, 08:03:19 AM
Commit2theCub is asking the question everyone else is afraid to ask (http://forums.prosportsdaily.com/showthread.php?t=695102)- would YOU trade Matt Garza for the #1 prospect in baseball, Bryce Harper?
Cub fans are awesome, have fun Theo.
Oh sure, NOW you drop the "we".
So you think Garza is too much to give up for Bryce?
I'd have to see where Bryce finishes in Dale Sveum's spring training buntathon first.
It's going to be fun watching this team scratch out 1.3 runs per game this summer.
Quote from: BH on February 23, 2012, 09:02:46 AM
Quote from: CT III on February 23, 2012, 08:37:03 AM
Quote from: BH on February 23, 2012, 08:03:19 AM
Commit2theCub is asking the question everyone else is afraid to ask (http://forums.prosportsdaily.com/showthread.php?t=695102)- would YOU trade Matt Garza for the #1 prospect in baseball, Bryce Harper?
Cub fans are awesome, have fun Theo.
Oh sure, NOW you drop the "we".
So you think Garza is too much to give up for Bryce?
Goddamn Ricketts. If he hired a real GM like Rick Hahn or Brian Cashman, they'd have traded Blake DeWitt to Washington for Bryce Harper.
Baseball Reference have the following 2012 payroll estimates on their front page:
AL
NYY $205.8M
BOS $170.6M
LAA $159.1M
DET $134.3M
TEX $118.4M
CHW $114.2M
MIN $108.4M
SEA $97.8M
BAL $97.0M
TOR $84.1M
CLE $74.6M
KCR $69.1M
TBR $68.4M
OAK $57.4M
NL
PHI $179.5M
SFG $139.7M
STL $118.7M
MIL $115.8M
CHC $112.9M
FLA $110.0M
NYM $106.2M
LAD $103.4M
ATL $101.8M
COL $98.2M
CIN $91.2M
WSN $88.5M
ARI $85.4M
HOU $75.6M
SDP $64.0M
PIT $61.7M
Anybody else surprised by what DET, TEX, CHW, MIN, PHI, SFG, MIL (high) and TBR, NYM, CIN (low) are paying? The phucking Phillies have the second highest payroll in baseball? The Mets are mid-table now? Milwaukee sans Prince are spending more than the Cubs?
I need to pay more attention to baseball.
Quote from: Tonker on March 09, 2012, 12:28:05 PM
Baseball Reference have the following 2012 payroll estimates on their front page:
AL
NYY $205.8M
BOS $170.6M
LAA $159.1M
DET $134.3M
TEX $118.4M
CHW $114.2M
MIN $108.4M
SEA $97.8M
BAL $97.0M
TOR $84.1M
CLE $74.6M
KCR $69.1M
TBR $68.4M
OAK $57.4M
NL
PHI $179.5M
SFG $139.7M
STL $118.7M
MIL $115.8M
CHC $112.9M
FLA $110.0M
NYM $106.2M
LAD $103.4M
ATL $101.8M
COL $98.2M
CIN $91.2M
WSN $88.5M
ARI $85.4M
HOU $75.6M
SDP $64.0M
PIT $61.7M
Anybody else surprised by what DET, TEX, CHW, MIN, PHI, SFG, MIL (high) and TBR, NYM, CIN (low) are paying? The phucking Phillies have the second highest payroll in baseball? The Mets are mid-table now? Milwaukee sans Prince are spending more than the Cubs?
I need to pay more attention to baseball.
This is the only one that's surprising to me, I'm not sure how that shakes out. I know Braun got the big extension last year, but I though they had a relatively modest payroll otherwise.
In terms of the others, they all seem pretty much in line.
Quote from: PenPho on March 09, 2012, 01:58:36 PM
Quote from: Tonker on March 09, 2012, 12:28:05 PM
Anybody else surprised by what DET, TEX, CHW, MIN, PHI, SFG, MIL (high) and TBR, NYM, CIN (low) are paying? The phucking Phillies have the second highest payroll in baseball? The Mets are mid-table now? Milwaukee sans Prince are spending more than the Cubs?
I need to pay more attention to baseball.
This is the only one that's surprising to me, I'm not sure how that shakes out. I know Braun got the big extension last year, but I though they had a relatively modest payroll otherwise.
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/compensation/cots/?page_id=71
Greinke: $13.5 mm
Weeks: $10 mm
Wolf: $9.5 mm
Corey: $9 mm
KRod: $8 mm
Marcum: $7.725 mm
Braun: $6 mm
Pancakes: $6 mm
Gallardo: $5.5 mm
Other Alex Gonzalez: $4.25 mm
Nyjer: $2.35 mm
Veras: $2 mm
KLoe: $2.175 mm
Other CarGo: $1.9625 mm
Parra: $1.2 mm
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on March 09, 2012, 02:37:40 PM
Quote from: PenPho on March 09, 2012, 01:58:36 PM
Quote from: Tonker on March 09, 2012, 12:28:05 PM
Anybody else surprised by what DET, TEX, CHW, MIN, PHI, SFG, MIL (high) and TBR, NYM, CIN (low) are paying? The phucking Phillies have the second highest payroll in baseball? The Mets are mid-table now? Milwaukee sans Prince are spending more than the Cubs?
I need to pay more attention to baseball.
This is the only one that's surprising to me, I'm not sure how that shakes out. I know Braun got the big extension last year, but I though they had a relatively modest payroll otherwise.
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/compensation/cots/?page_id=71
Greinke: $13.5 mm
Weeks: $10 mm
Wolf: $9.5 mm
Corey: $9 mm
KRod: $8 mm
Marcum: $7.725 mm
Braun: $6 mm
Pancakes: $6 mm
Gallardo: $5.5 mm
Other Alex Gonzalez: $4.25 mm
Nyjer: $2.35 mm
Veras: $2 mm
KLoe: $2.175 mm
Other CarGo: $1.9625 mm
Parra: $1.2 mm
Nothing blatantly unreasonable there, other than maybe having an $8mm set-up guy, but they knew that prior to the trade last year.
Quote from: PenPho on March 09, 2012, 02:40:26 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on March 09, 2012, 02:37:40 PM
Quote from: PenPho on March 09, 2012, 01:58:36 PM
Quote from: Tonker on March 09, 2012, 12:28:05 PM
Anybody else surprised by what DET, TEX, CHW, MIN, PHI, SFG, MIL (high) and TBR, NYM, CIN (low) are paying? The phucking Phillies have the second highest payroll in baseball? The Mets are mid-table now? Milwaukee sans Prince are spending more than the Cubs?
I need to pay more attention to baseball.
This is the only one that's surprising to me, I'm not sure how that shakes out. I know Braun got the big extension last year, but I though they had a relatively modest payroll otherwise.
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/compensation/cots/?page_id=71
Greinke: $13.5 mm
Weeks: $10 mm
Wolf: $9.5 mm
Corey: $9 mm
KRod: $8 mm
Marcum: $7.725 mm
Braun: $6 mm
Pancakes: $6 mm
Gallardo: $5.5 mm
Other Alex Gonzalez: $4.25 mm
Nyjer: $2.35 mm
Veras: $2 mm
KLoe: $2.175 mm
Other CarGo: $1.9625 mm
Parra: $1.2 mm
Nothing blatantly unreasonable there, other than maybe having an $8mm set-up guy, but they knew that prior to the trade last year.
9.5mm for Wolf is a bit of a how's your father.
Does that Cubs number include the $16MM they're paying Zambrano to pitch for the Marlins?
Quote from: PenPho on March 09, 2012, 02:40:26 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on March 09, 2012, 02:37:40 PM
Quote from: PenPho on March 09, 2012, 01:58:36 PM
Quote from: Tonker on March 09, 2012, 12:28:05 PM
Anybody else surprised by what DET, TEX, CHW, MIN, PHI, SFG, MIL (high) and TBR, NYM, CIN (low) are paying? The phucking Phillies have the second highest payroll in baseball? The Mets are mid-table now? Milwaukee sans Prince are spending more than the Cubs?
I need to pay more attention to baseball.
This is the only one that's surprising to me, I'm not sure how that shakes out. I know Braun got the big extension last year, but I though they had a relatively modest payroll otherwise.
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/compensation/cots/?page_id=71
Greinke: $13.5 mm
Weeks: $10 mm
Wolf: $9.5 mm
Corey: $9 mm
KRod: $8 mm
Marcum: $7.725 mm
Braun: $6 mm
Pancakes: $6 mm
Gallardo: $5.5 mm
Other Alex Gonzalez: $4.25 mm
Nyjer: $2.35 mm
Veras: $2 mm
KLoe: $2.175 mm
Other CarGo: $1.9625 mm
Parra: $1.2 mm
Nothing blatantly unreasonable there, other than maybe having an $8mm set-up guy, but they knew that prior to the trade last year.
Nitpicking, but he wasn't set to make 8MM this year when the trade was made. He was going to be a free agent after last season. They offered arb, he realized there wasn't much of a market and accepted, then they agreed to terms right before the arb hearing.
Quote from: Sterling Archer on March 09, 2012, 03:16:27 PM
Quote from: PenPho on March 09, 2012, 02:40:26 PM
Quote from: J. Walter Weatherman on March 09, 2012, 02:37:40 PM
Quote from: PenPho on March 09, 2012, 01:58:36 PM
Quote from: Tonker on March 09, 2012, 12:28:05 PM
Anybody else surprised by what DET, TEX, CHW, MIN, PHI, SFG, MIL (high) and TBR, NYM, CIN (low) are paying? The phucking Phillies have the second highest payroll in baseball? The Mets are mid-table now? Milwaukee sans Prince are spending more than the Cubs?
I need to pay more attention to baseball.
This is the only one that's surprising to me, I'm not sure how that shakes out. I know Braun got the big extension last year, but I though they had a relatively modest payroll otherwise.
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/compensation/cots/?page_id=71
Greinke: $13.5 mm
Weeks: $10 mm
Wolf: $9.5 mm
Corey: $9 mm
KRod: $8 mm
Marcum: $7.725 mm
Braun: $6 mm
Pancakes: $6 mm
Gallardo: $5.5 mm
Other Alex Gonzalez: $4.25 mm
Nyjer: $2.35 mm
Veras: $2 mm
KLoe: $2.175 mm
Other CarGo: $1.9625 mm
Parra: $1.2 mm
Nothing blatantly unreasonable there, other than maybe having an $8mm set-up guy, but they knew that prior to the trade last year.
Nitpicking, but he wasn't set to make 8MM this year when the trade was made. He was going to be a free agent after last season. They offered arb, he realized there wasn't much of a market and accepted, then they agreed to terms right before the arb hearing.
Didn't he have an option that they knew he'd pick up?
Am I misremembering?
Quote from: Fork on March 09, 2012, 03:04:44 PM
Does that Cubs number include the $16MM they're paying Zambrano to pitch for the Marlins?
Yes.
Quote from: Eli on March 09, 2012, 03:56:24 PM
Quote from: Fork on March 09, 2012, 03:04:44 PM
Does that Cubs number include the $16MM they're paying Zambrano to pitch for the Marlins?
Yes.
On the score this morning, Gordo said the payroll is currently about 89 million.
Quote from: Slaky on March 09, 2012, 04:24:52 PM
Quote from: Eli on March 09, 2012, 03:56:24 PM
Quote from: Fork on March 09, 2012, 03:04:44 PM
Does that Cubs number include the $16MM they're paying Zambrano to pitch for the Marlins?
Yes.
On the score this morning, Gordo said the payroll is currently about 89 million.
I heard that too; of the players in uniform for the Cubs, it's 89 MM.
Quote from: PenPho on March 09, 2012, 03:21:34 PM
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Quote from: Tonker on March 09, 2012, 12:28:05 PM
Anybody else surprised by what DET, TEX, CHW, MIN, PHI, SFG, MIL (high) and TBR, NYM, CIN (low) are paying? The phucking Phillies have the second highest payroll in baseball? The Mets are mid-table now? Milwaukee sans Prince are spending more than the Cubs?
I need to pay more attention to baseball.
This is the only one that's surprising to me, I'm not sure how that shakes out. I know Braun got the big extension last year, but I though they had a relatively modest payroll otherwise.
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/compensation/cots/?page_id=71
Greinke: $13.5 mm
Weeks: $10 mm
Wolf: $9.5 mm
Corey: $9 mm
KRod: $8 mm
Marcum: $7.725 mm
Braun: $6 mm
Pancakes: $6 mm
Gallardo: $5.5 mm
Other Alex Gonzalez: $4.25 mm
Nyjer: $2.35 mm
Veras: $2 mm
KLoe: $2.175 mm
Other CarGo: $1.9625 mm
Parra: $1.2 mm
Nothing blatantly unreasonable there, other than maybe having an $8mm set-up guy, but they knew that prior to the trade last year.
Nitpicking, but he wasn't set to make 8MM this year when the trade was made. He was going to be a free agent after last season. They offered arb, he realized there wasn't much of a market and accepted, then they agreed to terms right before the arb hearing.
Didn't he have an option that they knew he'd pick up?
Am I misremembering?
You're close. It was a vesting option for 17.5MM based on games finished (holy shit the Mets are idiots), but Milwaukee used him exclusively in a non-closing role. So Boras negotiated a 500k payout to negate that option with hopes he could boost his market value by doing some closing. The thinking was without that option hanging over the team they'd be more likely to let him throw the 9th. They stuck with Axford instead.
They owe Bobby Bonilla until 2035