Theo Epstein Sploosh Thread

[J. Walter Weatherman]

http://www.chicagotribune.com/chi-cubs-acquire-first-base-prospect-to-complete-epstein-compensation-deal-20120329,0,3313808.story

MESA, Ariz. -- The Cubs acquired Boston first baseman Jair Bogaerts as the final piece of the compensation package for Theo Epstein.

Bogaerts, 19, is from Aruba and hit .288 in the Dominican Summer League in 47 games.

The Cubs were surprised to hear that Chris Carpenter, the pitcher sent to Boston as part of the compensation deal for allowing Epstein out of his Red Sox contract, will undergo surgery Thursday to remove a bone spur in his elbow.

[BH]

http://www.chicagotribune.com/chi-cubs-acquire-first-base-prospect-to-complete-epstein-compensation-deal-20120329,0,3313808.story

MESA, Ariz. -- The Cubs acquired Boston first baseman Jair Bogaerts as the final piece of the compensation package for Theo Epstein.

Bogaerts, 19, is from Aruba and hit .288 in the Dominican Summer League in 47 games.

The Cubs were surprised to hear that Chris Carpenter, the pitcher sent to Boston as part of the compensation deal for allowing Epstein out of his Red Sox contract, will undergo surgery Thursday to remove a bone spur in his elbow.

When does Boston's owner ask for an additional player since carpenter got hurt?

[Quality Start Machine]

http://www.chicagotribune.com/chi-cubs-acquire-first-base-prospect-to-complete-epstein-compensation-deal-20120329,0,3313808.story

MESA, Ariz. -- The Cubs acquired Boston first baseman Jair Bogaerts as the final piece of the compensation package for Theo Epstein.

Bogaerts, 19, is from Aruba and hit .288 in the Dominican Summer League in 47 games.

The Cubs were surprised to hear that Chris Carpenter, the pitcher sent to Boston as part of the compensation deal for allowing Epstein out of his Red Sox contract, will undergo surgery Thursday to remove a bone spur in his elbow.

[PenPho]

http://www.chicagotribune.com/chi-cubs-acquire-first-base-prospect-to-complete-epstein-compensation-deal-20120329,0,3313808.story

MESA, Ariz. -- The Cubs acquired Boston first baseman Jair Bogaerts as the final piece of the compensation package for Theo Epstein.

Bogaerts, 19, is from Aruba and hit .288 in the Dominican Summer League in 47 games.

The Cubs were surprised to hear that Chris Carpenter, the pitcher sent to Boston as part of the compensation deal for allowing Epstein out of his Red Sox contract, will undergo surgery Thursday to remove a bone spur in his elbow.

"Bogaerts is the twin brother of highly-regarded infield prospect Xander Bogaerts."

Ozzie Canseco, here we come!

[Quality Start Machine]

http://www.chicagotribune.com/chi-cubs-acquire-first-base-prospect-to-complete-epstein-compensation-deal-20120329,0,3313808.story

MESA, Ariz. -- The Cubs acquired Boston first baseman Jair Bogaerts as the final piece of the compensation package for Theo Epstein.

Bogaerts, 19, is from Aruba and hit .288 in the Dominican Summer League in 47 games.

The Cubs were surprised to hear that Chris Carpenter, the pitcher sent to Boston as part of the compensation deal for allowing Epstein out of his Red Sox contract, will undergo surgery Thursday to remove a bone spur in his elbow.

"Bogaerts is the twin brother of highly-regarded infield prospect Xander Bogaerts."

Ozzie Canseco, here we come!

They're already the 5th and 6th on the all-time list of players from Aruba, and Sidney Ponson better enjoy his last days at the top of the heap.

[Gilgamesh]

http://www.chicagotribune.com/chi-cubs-acquire-first-base-prospect-to-complete-epstein-compensation-deal-20120329,0,3313808.story

MESA, Ariz. -- The Cubs acquired Boston first baseman Jair Bogaerts as the final piece of the compensation package for Theo Epstein.

Bogaerts, 19, is from Aruba and hit .288 in the Dominican Summer League in 47 games.

The Cubs were surprised to hear that Chris Carpenter, the pitcher sent to Boston as part of the compensation deal for allowing Epstein out of his Red Sox contract, will undergo surgery Thursday to remove a bone spur in his elbow.

"Bogaerts is the twin brother of highly-regarded infield prospect Xander Bogaerts."

Ozzie Canseco, here we come!

They're already the 5th and 6th on the all-time list of players from Aruba, and Sidney Ponson better enjoy his last days at the top of the heap.

Sidney Ponson would probably enjoy his remaining time at the buffet line.

[Slaky]

"Don't Bogaerts that joint, my friend."

[Bort]

"Don't Bogaerts that joint, my friend."

You've got to stop hanging around Fork.

[Saul Goodman]

Great.

The Red Sox and Cubs seemed to have completed the compensation package for Theo Epstein's move to Chicago earlier today, but Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald hears from a team source that the Sox aren't quite satisfied.  Chris Carpenter underwent elbow surgery on Wednesday and while the Red Sox believe the Cubs gave up Carpenter with no knowledge of any injury problems, Boston "is weighing its options" about whether the matter should be revisited.

Clearly, Boston's decision to let an employee out of his contract early is the greatest injustice ever known to humankind.  Hopefully they keep bitching about it all season.

[Brownie]

Great.

The Red Sox and Cubs seemed to have completed the compensation package for Theo Epstein's move to Chicago earlier today, but Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald hears from a team source that the Sox aren't quite satisfied.  Chris Carpenter underwent elbow surgery on Wednesday and while the Red Sox believe the Cubs gave up Carpenter with no knowledge of any injury problems, Boston "is weighing its options" about whether the matter should be revisited.

Clearly, Boston's decision to let an employee out of his contract early is the greatest injustice ever known to humankind.  Hopefully they keep bitching about it all season for the next 86 seasons until they win the 2098 World Series, but not before Dan Shaugnessy and Bill Simmons V write absurd and awful books about the curse of Theo and blame the Cubs and their fans for every problem in Massachusetts.

[BH]

Great.

The Red Sox and Cubs seemed to have completed the compensation package for Theo Epstein's move to Chicago earlier today, but Michael Silverman of the Boston Herald hears from a team source that the Sox aren't quite satisfied.  Chris Carpenter underwent elbow surgery on Wednesday and while the Red Sox believe the Cubs gave up Carpenter with no knowledge of any injury problems, Boston "is weighing its options" about whether the matter should be revisited.

Clearly, Boston's decision to let an employee out of his contract early is the greatest injustice ever known to humankind.  Hopefully they keep bitching about it all season.

Boston gave him a physical and signed off on him. They had access to his medical records, which clearly show he's been hurt quite a bit in the past.  Screw Boston. 

[Internet Apex]

Epstink is wonderful.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-spt-0626-cubs-mets-chicago--20120626,0,1121964.story

[BH]

Epstink is wonderful.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-spt-0626-cubs-mets-chicago--20120626,0,1121964.story

Brett Jackson sucks.

"Jackson watch: With Rizzo coming up on Tuesday, the next big question is when center fielder Brett Jackson will get his chance. Jackson hasn't had a particularly strong year at Triple-A Iowa, striking out a league-leading 107 times, or 30 more than his closest pursuer.

"The strikeouts are at an incredible rate, which is a little bit strange," manager Dale Sveum said.

Jackson has been swinging at pitches in the dirt, having a difficult time with pitch selection. Sveum pointed to his .832 OPS (on-base plus slugging percentage) along with the strikeouts in 281 at-bats."

[Slaky]

Epstink is wonderful.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-spt-0626-cubs-mets-chicago--20120626,0,1121964.story

Brett Jackson sucks.

"Jackson watch: With Rizzo coming up on Tuesday, the next big question is when center fielder Brett Jackson will get his chance. Jackson hasn't had a particularly strong year at Triple-A Iowa, striking out a league-leading 107 times, or 30 more than his closest pursuer.

"The strikeouts are at an incredible rate, which is a little bit strange," manager Dale Sveum said.

Jackson has been swinging at pitches in the dirt, having a difficult time with pitch selection. Sveum pointed to his .832 OPS (on-base plus slugging percentage) along with the strikeouts in 281 at-bats."

Sounds like someone never read a scouting report on Brett Jackson.

[Quality Start Machine]

Epstink is wonderful.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-spt-0626-cubs-mets-chicago--20120626,0,1121964.story

Brett Jackson sucks.

"Jackson watch: With Rizzo coming up on Tuesday, the next big question is when center fielder Brett Jackson will get his chance. Jackson hasn't had a particularly strong year at Triple-A Iowa, striking out a league-leading 107 times, or 30 more than his closest pursuer.

"The strikeouts are at an incredible rate, which is a little bit strange," manager Dale Sveum said.

Jackson has been swinging at pitches in the dirt, having a difficult time with pitch selection. Sveum pointed to his .832 OPS (on-base plus slugging percentage) along with the strikeouts in 281 at-bats."

Sounds like someone never read a scouting report on Brett Jacksonany "5-tool" Cubs minor leaguer ever.