Single Greatest Thread Ever

[Tonker]

Jason Hammel.

Everyone's favorite first-half Cy Young/second-half garbage fire reportedly has a two-year deal with the Royals for $16 (!) million. He and Jorge can cry together if they miss the playoffs.

I'm not sure what the (!) after 16 million is for. That's less money per year than the Cubs gave him, it's a pretty bargain contract. Unless that was what you were commenting on because you expected him to get more. It's not a bad deal for the Royals.

Yup... And maybe it's the post-WS glow, but I'm perfectly fine wishing people like him all the best. The only WS Cub I won't wish well to is Aroldis. Fuck him

Yeah Hammel barely registered on my list of hate worthy Cubs outside of days where he was getting shelled. On the whole he was a slightly better Jason Marquis, a perfectly acceptable back-end starter who only stood out on days when he sucked because he was on a team where everyone around him was far better than he was. His prickly response to being yanked early from starts is pretty standard for a world class athlete who naturally has to have more self-confidence than most in order to do his job well. I wish him well unless he somehow ends up being flipped to St. Louis at the deadline.

Slightly better Jason Marquis ... ouch.

Jason Marquis as a Cub was bang-on league average.  Over the last three years Jason Hammel has been... slightly better than league average.

[SKO]

Jason Hammel.

Everyone's favorite first-half Cy Young/second-half garbage fire reportedly has a two-year deal with the Royals for $16 (!) million. He and Jorge can cry together if they miss the playoffs.

I'm not sure what the (!) after 16 million is for. That's less money per year than the Cubs gave him, it's a pretty bargain contract. Unless that was what you were commenting on because you expected him to get more. It's not a bad deal for the Royals.

Yup... And maybe it's the post-WS glow, but I'm perfectly fine wishing people like him all the best. The only WS Cub I won't wish well to is Aroldis. Fuck him

Yeah Hammel barely registered on my list of hate worthy Cubs outside of days where he was getting shelled. On the whole he was a slightly better Jason Marquis, a perfectly acceptable back-end starter who only stood out on days when he sucked because he was on a team where everyone around him was far better than he was. His prickly response to being yanked early from starts is pretty standard for a world class athlete who naturally has to have more self-confidence than most in order to do his job well. I wish him well unless he somehow ends up being flipped to St. Louis at the deadline.

Slightly better Jason Marquis ... ouch.

It's harsh-sounding but Marquis basically gave the Cubs two years of ~180 IP and a 101 ERA+. That's like the dictionary definition of "Perfectly Tolerable 5th Starter You Leave Off of the Postseason Roster." Hammel the last two years gave them ~170 IP and 103 ERA+. So, slightly better Jason Marquis.

EDITED: what Tonk said.

[Saul Goodman]

Jason Hammel.

Everyone's favorite first-half Cy Young/second-half garbage fire reportedly has a two-year deal with the Royals for $16 (!) million. He and Jorge can cry together if they miss the playoffs.

I'm not sure what the (!) after 16 million is for. That's less money per year than the Cubs gave him, it's a pretty bargain contract. Unless that was what you were commenting on because you expected him to get more. It's not a bad deal for the Royals.

Yup... And maybe it's the post-WS glow, but I'm perfectly fine wishing people like him all the best. The only WS Cub I won't wish well to is Aroldis. Fuck him

Yeah Hammel barely registered on my list of hate worthy Cubs outside of days where he was getting shelled. On the whole he was a slightly better Jason Marquis, a perfectly acceptable back-end starter who only stood out on days when he sucked because he was on a team where everyone around him was far better than he was. His prickly response to being yanked early from starts is pretty standard for a world class athlete who naturally has to have more self-confidence than most in order to do his job well. I wish him well unless he somehow ends up being flipped to St. Louis at the deadline.

Slightly better Jason Marquis ... ouch.

It's harsh-sounding but Marquis basically gave the Cubs two years of ~180 IP and a 101 ERA+. That's like the dictionary definition of "Perfectly Tolerable 5th Starter You Leave Off of the Postseason Roster." Hammel the last two years gave them ~170 IP and 103 ERA+. So, slightly better Jason Marquis.

EDITED: what Tonk said.

Fake news. I hate Jason Marquis.

[SKO]

Jason Hammel.

Everyone's favorite first-half Cy Young/second-half garbage fire reportedly has a two-year deal with the Royals for $16 (!) million. He and Jorge can cry together if they miss the playoffs.

I'm not sure what the (!) after 16 million is for. That's less money per year than the Cubs gave him, it's a pretty bargain contract. Unless that was what you were commenting on because you expected him to get more. It's not a bad deal for the Royals.

Yup... And maybe it's the post-WS glow, but I'm perfectly fine wishing people like him all the best. The only WS Cub I won't wish well to is Aroldis. Fuck him

Yeah Hammel barely registered on my list of hate worthy Cubs outside of days where he was getting shelled. On the whole he was a slightly better Jason Marquis, a perfectly acceptable back-end starter who only stood out on days when he sucked because he was on a team where everyone around him was far better than he was. His prickly response to being yanked early from starts is pretty standard for a world class athlete who naturally has to have more self-confidence than most in order to do his job well. I wish him well unless he somehow ends up being flipped to St. Louis at the deadline.

Slightly better Jason Marquis ... ouch.

It's harsh-sounding but Marquis basically gave the Cubs two years of ~180 IP and a 101 ERA+. That's like the dictionary definition of "Perfectly Tolerable 5th Starter You Leave Off of the Postseason Roster." Hammel the last two years gave them ~170 IP and 103 ERA+. So, slightly better Jason Marquis.

EDITED: what Tonk said.

Fake news. I hate Jason Marquis.

I often hated him at the time but it just wasn't the kinda hate that can stick long term. In order for me to hate you ten years later you have to have been truly, Neifi levels of terrible, or you have to be a Bradley level asshole. League average back-end starters just can't sustain the rage. I've got too many people to hate to waste valuable spots on a guy like Marquis or Hammel.

[Chuck to Chuck]

Jason Hammel.

Everyone's favorite first-half Cy Young/second-half garbage fire reportedly has a two-year deal with the Royals for $16 (!) million. He and Jorge can cry together if they miss the playoffs.

I'm not sure what the (!) after 16 million is for. That's less money per year than the Cubs gave him, it's a pretty bargain contract. Unless that was what you were commenting on because you expected him to get more. It's not a bad deal for the Royals.

Yup... And maybe it's the post-WS glow, but I'm perfectly fine wishing people like him all the best. The only WS Cub I won't wish well to is Aroldis. Fuck him

Yeah Hammel barely registered on my list of hate worthy Cubs outside of days where he was getting shelled. On the whole he was a slightly better Jason Marquis, a perfectly acceptable back-end starter who only stood out on days when he sucked because he was on a team where everyone around him was far better than he was. His prickly response to being yanked early from starts is pretty standard for a world class athlete who naturally has to have more self-confidence than most in order to do his job well. I wish him well unless he somehow ends up being flipped to St. Louis at the deadline.

Slightly better Jason Marquis ... ouch.

It's harsh-sounding but Marquis basically gave the Cubs two years of ~180 IP and a 101 ERA+. That's like the dictionary definition of "Perfectly Tolerable 5th Starter You Leave Off of the Postseason Roster." Hammel the last two years gave them ~170 IP and 103 ERA+. So, slightly better Jason Marquis.

EDITED: what Tonk said.

Fake news. I hate Jason Marquis.

Anti-Semetic much?

[SKO]

Jason Hammel.

Everyone's favorite first-half Cy Young/second-half garbage fire reportedly has a two-year deal with the Royals for $16 (!) million. He and Jorge can cry together if they miss the playoffs.

I'm not sure what the (!) after 16 million is for. That's less money per year than the Cubs gave him, it's a pretty bargain contract. Unless that was what you were commenting on because you expected him to get more. It's not a bad deal for the Royals.

Yup... And maybe it's the post-WS glow, but I'm perfectly fine wishing people like him all the best. The only WS Cub I won't wish well to is Aroldis. Fuck him

Yeah Hammel barely registered on my list of hate worthy Cubs outside of days where he was getting shelled. On the whole he was a slightly better Jason Marquis, a perfectly acceptable back-end starter who only stood out on days when he sucked because he was on a team where everyone around him was far better than he was. His prickly response to being yanked early from starts is pretty standard for a world class athlete who naturally has to have more self-confidence than most in order to do his job well. I wish him well unless he somehow ends up being flipped to St. Louis at the deadline.

Slightly better Jason Marquis ... ouch.

It's harsh-sounding but Marquis basically gave the Cubs two years of ~180 IP and a 101 ERA+. That's like the dictionary definition of "Perfectly Tolerable 5th Starter You Leave Off of the Postseason Roster." Hammel the last two years gave them ~170 IP and 103 ERA+. So, slightly better Jason Marquis.

EDITED: what Tonk said.

Fake news. I hate Jason Marquis.

Anti-Semetic much?

How bad at being Jewish are you that you can't even spell anti-Semitic right?

[World's #1 Astros Fan]

Jason Hammel.

Everyone's favorite first-half Cy Young/second-half garbage fire reportedly has a two-year deal with the Royals for $16 (!) million. He and Jorge can cry together if they miss the playoffs.

I'm not sure what the (!) after 16 million is for. That's less money per year than the Cubs gave him, it's a pretty bargain contract. Unless that was what you were commenting on because you expected him to get more. It's not a bad deal for the Royals.

Yup... And maybe it's the post-WS glow, but I'm perfectly fine wishing people like him all the best. The only WS Cub I won't wish well to is Aroldis. Fuck him

Yeah Hammel barely registered on my list of hate worthy Cubs outside of days where he was getting shelled. On the whole he was a slightly better Jason Marquis, a perfectly acceptable back-end starter who only stood out on days when he sucked because he was on a team where everyone around him was far better than he was. His prickly response to being yanked early from starts is pretty standard for a world class athlete who naturally has to have more self-confidence than most in order to do his job well. I wish him well unless he somehow ends up being flipped to St. Louis at the deadline.

Slightly better Jason Marquis ... ouch.

It's harsh-sounding but Marquis basically gave the Cubs two years of ~180 IP and a 101 ERA+. That's like the dictionary definition of "Perfectly Tolerable 5th Starter You Leave Off of the Postseason Roster." Hammel the last two years gave them ~170 IP and 103 ERA+. So, slightly better Jason Marquis.

EDITED: what Tonk said.

Fake news. I hate Jason Marquis.

Anti-Semetic much?

How bad at being Jewish are you that you can't even spell anti-Semitic right?

Pretty sure it's been established that no matter how bad a Jew Chuck is, he's miles behind Penfoe & Oleg.

[PenFoe]

Jason Hammel.

Everyone's favorite first-half Cy Young/second-half garbage fire reportedly has a two-year deal with the Royals for $16 (!) million. He and Jorge can cry together if they miss the playoffs.

I'm not sure what the (!) after 16 million is for. That's less money per year than the Cubs gave him, it's a pretty bargain contract. Unless that was what you were commenting on because you expected him to get more. It's not a bad deal for the Royals.

Yup... And maybe it's the post-WS glow, but I'm perfectly fine wishing people like him all the best. The only WS Cub I won't wish well to is Aroldis. Fuck him

Yeah Hammel barely registered on my list of hate worthy Cubs outside of days where he was getting shelled. On the whole he was a slightly better Jason Marquis, a perfectly acceptable back-end starter who only stood out on days when he sucked because he was on a team where everyone around him was far better than he was. His prickly response to being yanked early from starts is pretty standard for a world class athlete who naturally has to have more self-confidence than most in order to do his job well. I wish him well unless he somehow ends up being flipped to St. Louis at the deadline.

Slightly better Jason Marquis ... ouch.

It's harsh-sounding but Marquis basically gave the Cubs two years of ~180 IP and a 101 ERA+. That's like the dictionary definition of "Perfectly Tolerable 5th Starter You Leave Off of the Postseason Roster." Hammel the last two years gave them ~170 IP and 103 ERA+. So, slightly better Jason Marquis.

EDITED: what Tonk said.

Fake news. I hate Jason Marquis.

Anti-Semetic much?

How bad at being Jewish are you that you can't even spell anti-Semitic right?

Pretty sure it's been established that no matter how bad a Jew Chuck is, he's miles behind Penfoe & Oleg.

Chuck is basically a rabbi compared to us. 

Oleg doesn't even like Chinese food and my kids have Irish names.

[Chuck to Chuck]

Jason Hammel.

Everyone's favorite first-half Cy Young/second-half garbage fire reportedly has a two-year deal with the Royals for $16 (!) million. He and Jorge can cry together if they miss the playoffs.

I'm not sure what the (!) after 16 million is for. That's less money per year than the Cubs gave him, it's a pretty bargain contract. Unless that was what you were commenting on because you expected him to get more. It's not a bad deal for the Royals.

Yup... And maybe it's the post-WS glow, but I'm perfectly fine wishing people like him all the best. The only WS Cub I won't wish well to is Aroldis. Fuck him

Yeah Hammel barely registered on my list of hate worthy Cubs outside of days where he was getting shelled. On the whole he was a slightly better Jason Marquis, a perfectly acceptable back-end starter who only stood out on days when he sucked because he was on a team where everyone around him was far better than he was. His prickly response to being yanked early from starts is pretty standard for a world class athlete who naturally has to have more self-confidence than most in order to do his job well. I wish him well unless he somehow ends up being flipped to St. Louis at the deadline.

Slightly better Jason Marquis ... ouch.

It's harsh-sounding but Marquis basically gave the Cubs two years of ~180 IP and a 101 ERA+. That's like the dictionary definition of "Perfectly Tolerable 5th Starter You Leave Off of the Postseason Roster." Hammel the last two years gave them ~170 IP and 103 ERA+. So, slightly better Jason Marquis.

EDITED: what Tonk said.

Fake news. I hate Jason Marquis.

Anti-Semetic much?

How bad at being Jewish are you that you can't even spell anti-Semitic right?

Pretty sure it's been established that no matter how bad a Jew Chuck is, he's miles behind Penfoe & Oleg.

Chuck is basically a rabbi compared to us. 

Oleg doesn't even like Chinese food and my kids have Irish names.

I'm not the world's greatest speller.  Drives my ex-English teacher mother nuts.

Besides, you know what I meant. Message delivered, irregardless of spelling, syntax or grammar.

[Tonker]

Jason Hammel.

Everyone's favorite first-half Cy Young/second-half garbage fire reportedly has a two-year deal with the Royals for $16 (!) million. He and Jorge can cry together if they miss the playoffs.

I'm not sure what the (!) after 16 million is for. That's less money per year than the Cubs gave him, it's a pretty bargain contract. Unless that was what you were commenting on because you expected him to get more. It's not a bad deal for the Royals.

Yup... And maybe it's the post-WS glow, but I'm perfectly fine wishing people like him all the best. The only WS Cub I won't wish well to is Aroldis. Fuck him

Yeah Hammel barely registered on my list of hate worthy Cubs outside of days where he was getting shelled. On the whole he was a slightly better Jason Marquis, a perfectly acceptable back-end starter who only stood out on days when he sucked because he was on a team where everyone around him was far better than he was. His prickly response to being yanked early from starts is pretty standard for a world class athlete who naturally has to have more self-confidence than most in order to do his job well. I wish him well unless he somehow ends up being flipped to St. Louis at the deadline.

Slightly better Jason Marquis ... ouch.

It's harsh-sounding but Marquis basically gave the Cubs two years of ~180 IP and a 101 ERA+. That's like the dictionary definition of "Perfectly Tolerable 5th Starter You Leave Off of the Postseason Roster." Hammel the last two years gave them ~170 IP and 103 ERA+. So, slightly better Jason Marquis.

EDITED: what Tonk said.

Fake news. I hate Jason Marquis.

Anti-Semetic much?

How bad at being Jewish are you that you can't even spell anti-Semitic right?

Pretty sure it's been established that no matter how bad a Jew Chuck is, he's miles behind Penfoe & Oleg.

Chuck is basically a rabbi compared to us. 

Oleg doesn't even like Chinese food and my kids have Irish names.

I'm not the world's greatest speller.  Drives my ex-English teacher mother nuts.

Besides, you know what I meant. Message delivered, irregardless of spelling, syntax or grammar.

Chuck was talking about an anti-semetic, which is a drug that stops you feeling nauseous around pork and shellfish.

[PenFoe]

Jason Hammel.

Everyone's favorite first-half Cy Young/second-half garbage fire reportedly has a two-year deal with the Royals for $16 (!) million. He and Jorge can cry together if they miss the playoffs.

I'm not sure what the (!) after 16 million is for. That's less money per year than the Cubs gave him, it's a pretty bargain contract. Unless that was what you were commenting on because you expected him to get more. It's not a bad deal for the Royals.

Yup... And maybe it's the post-WS glow, but I'm perfectly fine wishing people like him all the best. The only WS Cub I won't wish well to is Aroldis. Fuck him

Yeah Hammel barely registered on my list of hate worthy Cubs outside of days where he was getting shelled. On the whole he was a slightly better Jason Marquis, a perfectly acceptable back-end starter who only stood out on days when he sucked because he was on a team where everyone around him was far better than he was. His prickly response to being yanked early from starts is pretty standard for a world class athlete who naturally has to have more self-confidence than most in order to do his job well. I wish him well unless he somehow ends up being flipped to St. Louis at the deadline.

Slightly better Jason Marquis ... ouch.

It's harsh-sounding but Marquis basically gave the Cubs two years of ~180 IP and a 101 ERA+. That's like the dictionary definition of "Perfectly Tolerable 5th Starter You Leave Off of the Postseason Roster." Hammel the last two years gave them ~170 IP and 103 ERA+. So, slightly better Jason Marquis.

EDITED: what Tonk said.

Fake news. I hate Jason Marquis.

Anti-Semetic much?

How bad at being Jewish are you that you can't even spell anti-Semitic right?

Pretty sure it's been established that no matter how bad a Jew Chuck is, he's miles behind Penfoe & Oleg.

Chuck is basically a rabbi compared to us. 

Oleg doesn't even like Chinese food and my kids have Irish names.

I'm not the world's greatest speller.  Drives my ex-English teacher mother nuts.

Besides, you know what I meant. Message delivered, irregardless of spelling, syntax or grammar.

Can't tell whether to give you credit for trolling or not.

[Chuck to Chuck]

Jason Hammel.

Everyone's favorite first-half Cy Young/second-half garbage fire reportedly has a two-year deal with the Royals for $16 (!) million. He and Jorge can cry together if they miss the playoffs.

I'm not sure what the (!) after 16 million is for. That's less money per year than the Cubs gave him, it's a pretty bargain contract. Unless that was what you were commenting on because you expected him to get more. It's not a bad deal for the Royals.

Yup... And maybe it's the post-WS glow, but I'm perfectly fine wishing people like him all the best. The only WS Cub I won't wish well to is Aroldis. Fuck him

Yeah Hammel barely registered on my list of hate worthy Cubs outside of days where he was getting shelled. On the whole he was a slightly better Jason Marquis, a perfectly acceptable back-end starter who only stood out on days when he sucked because he was on a team where everyone around him was far better than he was. His prickly response to being yanked early from starts is pretty standard for a world class athlete who naturally has to have more self-confidence than most in order to do his job well. I wish him well unless he somehow ends up being flipped to St. Louis at the deadline.

Slightly better Jason Marquis ... ouch.

It's harsh-sounding but Marquis basically gave the Cubs two years of ~180 IP and a 101 ERA+. That's like the dictionary definition of "Perfectly Tolerable 5th Starter You Leave Off of the Postseason Roster." Hammel the last two years gave them ~170 IP and 103 ERA+. So, slightly better Jason Marquis.

EDITED: what Tonk said.

Fake news. I hate Jason Marquis.

Anti-Semetic much?

How bad at being Jewish are you that you can't even spell anti-Semitic right?

Pretty sure it's been established that no matter how bad a Jew Chuck is, he's miles behind Penfoe & Oleg.

Chuck is basically a rabbi compared to us. 

Oleg doesn't even like Chinese food and my kids have Irish names.

I'm not the world's greatest speller.  Drives my ex-English teacher mother nuts.

Besides, you know what I meant. Message delivered, irregardless of spelling, syntax or grammar.

Can't tell whether to give you credit for trolling or not.

Cha-ching

[World's #1 Astros Fan]

Jason Hammel.

Everyone's favorite first-half Cy Young/second-half garbage fire reportedly has a two-year deal with the Royals for $16 (!) million. He and Jorge can cry together if they miss the playoffs.

I'm not sure what the (!) after 16 million is for. That's less money per year than the Cubs gave him, it's a pretty bargain contract. Unless that was what you were commenting on because you expected him to get more. It's not a bad deal for the Royals.

Yup... And maybe it's the post-WS glow, but I'm perfectly fine wishing people like him all the best. The only WS Cub I won't wish well to is Aroldis. Fuck him

Yeah Hammel barely registered on my list of hate worthy Cubs outside of days where he was getting shelled. On the whole he was a slightly better Jason Marquis, a perfectly acceptable back-end starter who only stood out on days when he sucked because he was on a team where everyone around him was far better than he was. His prickly response to being yanked early from starts is pretty standard for a world class athlete who naturally has to have more self-confidence than most in order to do his job well. I wish him well unless he somehow ends up being flipped to St. Louis at the deadline.

Slightly better Jason Marquis ... ouch.

It's harsh-sounding but Marquis basically gave the Cubs two years of ~180 IP and a 101 ERA+. That's like the dictionary definition of "Perfectly Tolerable 5th Starter You Leave Off of the Postseason Roster." Hammel the last two years gave them ~170 IP and 103 ERA+. So, slightly better Jason Marquis.

EDITED: what Tonk said.

Fake news. I hate Jason Marquis.

Anti-Semetic much?

How bad at being Jewish are you that you can't even spell anti-Semitic right?

Pretty sure it's been established that no matter how bad a Jew Chuck is, he's miles behind Penfoe & Oleg.

Chuck is basically a rabbi compared to us. 

Oleg doesn't even like Chinese food and my kids have Irish names.

I'm not the world's greatest speller.  Drives my ex-English teacher mother nuts.

Besides, you know what I meant. Message delivered, irregardless of spelling, syntax or grammar.

Can't tell whether to give you credit for trolling or not.

Cha-ching

Still can't tell.

[CBStew]

Jason Hammel.

Everyone's favorite first-half Cy Young/second-half garbage fire reportedly has a two-year deal with the Royals for $16 (!) million. He and Jorge can cry together if they miss the playoffs.

I'm not sure what the (!) after 16 million is for. That's less money per year than the Cubs gave him, it's a pretty bargain contract. Unless that was what you were commenting on because you expected him to get more. It's not a bad deal for the Royals.

Yup... And maybe it's the post-WS glow, but I'm perfectly fine wishing people like him all the best. The only WS Cub I won't wish well to is Aroldis. Fuck him

Yeah Hammel barely registered on my list of hate worthy Cubs outside of days where he was getting shelled. On the whole he was a slightly better Jason Marquis, a perfectly acceptable back-end starter who only stood out on days when he sucked because he was on a team where everyone around him was far better than he was. His prickly response to being yanked early from starts is pretty standard for a world class athlete who naturally has to have more self-confidence than most in order to do his job well. I wish him well unless he somehow ends up being flipped to St. Louis at the deadline.

Slightly better Jason Marquis ... ouch.

It's harsh-sounding but Marquis basically gave the Cubs two years of ~180 IP and a 101 ERA+. That's like the dictionary definition of "Perfectly Tolerable 5th Starter You Leave Off of the Postseason Roster." Hammel the last two years gave them ~170 IP and 103 ERA+. So, slightly better Jason Marquis.

EDITED: what Tonk said.

Fake news. I hate Jason Marquis.

Anti-Semetic much?

How bad at being Jewish are you that you can't even spell anti-Semitic right?

Pretty sure it's been established that no matter how bad a Jew Chuck is, he's miles behind Penfoe & Oleg.

Chuck is basically a rabbi compared to us. 

Oleg doesn't even like Chinese food and my kids have Irish names.

I'm not the world's greatest speller.  Drives my ex-English teacher mother nuts.

Besides, you know what I meant. Message delivered, irregardless of spelling, syntax or grammar.

Can't tell whether to give you credit for trolling or not.

Cha-ching

Hey!  What am I, chopped liver?  Cha-ching

[flannj]

Jason Hammel.

Everyone's favorite first-half Cy Young/second-half garbage fire reportedly has a two-year deal with the Royals for $16 (!) million. He and Jorge can cry together if they miss the playoffs.

I'm not sure what the (!) after 16 million is for. That's less money per year than the Cubs gave him, it's a pretty bargain contract. Unless that was what you were commenting on because you expected him to get more. It's not a bad deal for the Royals.

Yup... And maybe it's the post-WS glow, but I'm perfectly fine wishing people like him all the best. The only WS Cub I won't wish well to is Aroldis. Fuck him

Yeah Hammel barely registered on my list of hate worthy Cubs outside of days where he was getting shelled. On the whole he was a slightly better Jason Marquis, a perfectly acceptable back-end starter who only stood out on days when he sucked because he was on a team where everyone around him was far better than he was. His prickly response to being yanked early from starts is pretty standard for a world class athlete who naturally has to have more self-confidence than most in order to do his job well. I wish him well unless he somehow ends up being flipped to St. Louis at the deadline.

Slightly better Jason Marquis ... ouch.

It's harsh-sounding but Marquis basically gave the Cubs two years of ~180 IP and a 101 ERA+. That's like the dictionary definition of "Perfectly Tolerable 5th Starter You Leave Off of the Postseason Roster." Hammel the last two years gave them ~170 IP and 103 ERA+. So, slightly better Jason Marquis.

EDITED: what Tonk said.

Fake news. I hate Jason Marquis.

Anti-Semetic much?

How bad at being Jewish are you that you can't even spell anti-Semitic right?

Pretty sure it's been established that no matter how bad a Jew Chuck is, he's miles behind Penfoe & Oleg.

Chuck is basically a rabbi compared to us. 

Oleg doesn't even like Chinese food and my kids have Irish names.

I'm not the world's greatest speller.  Drives my ex-English teacher mother nuts.

Besides, you know what I meant. Message delivered, irregardless of spelling, syntax or grammar.

Can't tell whether to give you credit for trolling or not.

Cha-ching

Hey!  What am I, chopped liver?  Cha-ching

Chuck is an anti-Semantic.