Jake Arrieta 2017 Salary Drive Sploogefest

[Canadouche]

I totally get and agree with the argument that the Cubs have Jake under contract at reasonable dollars through his likely prime so we need to prepare ourselves for him leaving because it's probably the right long-term move. But what if he just keeps pitching like this for the next two years?

I feel like the Cubs should just shut up and give him their money.

Although I also feel that in a few years, the Cubs are going to have trouble paying for their superstars.

[Slaky]

I totally get and agree with the argument that the Cubs have Jake under contract at reasonable dollars through his likely prime so we need to prepare ourselves for him leaving because it's probably the right long-term move. But what if he just keeps pitching like this for the next two years?

I feel like the Cubs should just shut up and give him their money.

Although I also feel that in a few years, the Cubs are going to have trouble paying for their superstars.

Given the way they're building up all these revenue sources I'm not sure. What's the value of the team, doubled, since Ricketts bought?

[Quality Start Machine]

I totally get and agree with the argument that the Cubs have Jake under contract at reasonable dollars through his likely prime so we need to prepare ourselves for him leaving because it's probably the right long-term move. But what if he just keeps pitching like this for the next two years?

I feel like the Cubs should just shut up and give him their money.

Although I also feel that in a few years, the Cubs are going to have trouble paying for their superstars.

They can always pay for somebody else's superstars then.

[thehawk]

Last 22 starts:

HR given up-2
HR Hit-3

EDIT -- my bad

[SKO]

Are we sure he's not actually God? He's got the beard and everything

[Powdered Toast Man]

So, this is real.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-jake-arrieta-saxx-underwear-20160414-story.html

[InternetApex]

So, this is real.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ct-jake-arrieta-saxx-underwear-20160414-story.html

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[Grandmaster Wang]

"They have designed products specifically to fit my needs on the mound..."

Indeed. I see what he did there.

I'm just grateful that soon my balls will never have to endure another day without being snuggled tightly by some Jake Arrieta endorsed textile product. BOUT GODDAMN TIME!

[Quality Start Machine]

"They have designed products specifically to fit my needs on the mound..."

Indeed. I see what he did there.

I'm just grateful that soon my balls will never have to endure another day without being snuggled tightly by some Jake Arrieta endorsed textile product. BOUT GODDAMN TIME!

Shut up Paul, you're a douche.

[Saul Goodman]

Saxx Underwear: Let Jake's Big Saxx Keep You Warm

[WTB...A RING FFS!!]

With the exception of the last 2 playoff games, he just keeps on churning out great starts.

[Bort]

I totally get and agree with the argument that the Cubs have Jake under contract at reasonable dollars through his likely prime so we need to prepare ourselves for him leaving because it's probably the right long-term move. But what if he just keeps pitching like this for the next two years?

Then the Cubs are gonna win a lot of games. Which will be awesome.

Yeah. That's a "problem" I don't mind having.

[Shooter]

Franchester's butthurt must be off the charts.

[Saul Goodman]

Yawn.

[CBStew]

I am enjoying this season, so far.