Cubs Offseason 2014: So, what did your team do this offseason? Isn't that cute.

[Quality Start Machine]

Boston fans are taking this well.

To Red Sox Nation, I understand the disappointment. Boston will always have a big place in my heart and we'll always consider y'all family!

@JLester31 I hope you enjoy taking Joe Maddon's hard dick up the ass.

That is the embodiment of a Masshole.

[J. Walter Weatherman]

So this is actually happening?

It's gonna.

It's gotta.

I'ts our turn.

[SKO]

I know I need to get less mad at stupid people but the guys like Yellon and that Vlahos guy and that fucking Gieryna fellow who criticized every step of the rebuild because they were stupid, impatient twits and now want to say OKAY THEO YOU'VE WON ME OVER can rot. This was the plan all along and they spelled it out in clear terms at every stop. There was never any time where they didn't do exactly what they said they'd do, so fuck you. You don't get to act like they came around to your way of thinking or something.

[Eli]

I know I need to get less mad at stupid people but the guys like Yellon and that Vlahos guy and that fucking Gieryna fellow who criticized every step of the rebuild because they were stupid, impatient twits and now want to say OKAY THEO YOU'VE WON ME OVER can rot. This was the plan all along and they spelled it out in clear terms at every stop. There was never any time where they didn't do exactly what they said they'd do, so fuck you. You don't get to act like they came around to your way of thinking or something.

Nicely played. That was so out of context that I read my own last name and my first thought was, "What a weird name."

[SKO]

I know I need to get less mad at stupid people but the guys like Yellon and that Vlahos guy and that fucking Gieryna fellow who criticized every step of the rebuild because they were stupid, impatient twits and now want to say OKAY THEO YOU'VE WON ME OVER can rot. This was the plan all along and they spelled it out in clear terms at every stop. There was never any time where they didn't do exactly what they said they'd do, so fuck you. You don't get to act like they came around to your way of thinking or something.

Nicely played. That was so out of context that I read my own last name and my first thought was, "What a weird name."

I was proud of it. But really, fuck Yellon too. " I GET TO BE OPTIMISTIC NOW". DIE IN A FIRE.

[Eli]

I know I need to get less mad at stupid people but the guys like Yellon and that Vlahos guy and that fucking Gieryna fellow who criticized every step of the rebuild because they were stupid, impatient twits and now want to say OKAY THEO YOU'VE WON ME OVER can rot. This was the plan all along and they spelled it out in clear terms at every stop. There was never any time where they didn't do exactly what they said they'd do, so fuck you. You don't get to act like they came around to your way of thinking or something.

Nicely played. That was so out of context that I read my own last name and my first thought was, "What a weird name."

I was proud of it. But really, fuck Yellon too. " I GET TO BE OPTIMISTIC NOW". DIE IN A FIRE.

Al is too busy having civil conversations:

http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/12/10/7369619/jon-lester-dh-national-league#276556100

[World's #1 Astros Fan]

I know I need to get less mad at stupid people but the guys like Yellon and that Vlahos guy and that fucking Gieryna fellow who criticized every step of the rebuild because they were stupid, impatient twits and now want to say OKAY THEO YOU'VE WON ME OVER can rot. This was the plan all along and they spelled it out in clear terms at every stop. There was never any time where they didn't do exactly what they said they'd do, so fuck you. You don't get to act like they came around to your way of thinking or something.

Nicely played. That was so out of context that I read my own last name and my first thought was, "What a weird name."

I was proud of it. But really, fuck Yellon too. " I GET TO BE OPTIMISTIC NOW". DIE IN A FIRE.

Al is too busy having civil conversations:

http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/12/10/7369619/jon-lester-dh-national-league#276556100

So childish, and yet I laffed like a hyena.

[Saul Goodman]

I know I need to get less mad at stupid people but the guys like Yellon and that Vlahos guy and that fucking Gieryna fellow who criticized every step of the rebuild because they were stupid, impatient twits and now want to say OKAY THEO YOU'VE WON ME OVER can rot. This was the plan all along and they spelled it out in clear terms at every stop. There was never any time where they didn't do exactly what they said they'd do, so fuck you. You don't get to act like they came around to your way of thinking or something.

Nicely played. That was so out of context that I read my own last name and my first thought was, "What a weird name."

I was proud of it. But really, fuck Yellon too. " I GET TO BE OPTIMISTIC NOW". DIE IN A FIRE.

Al is too busy having civil conversations:

http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/12/10/7369619/jon-lester-dh-national-league#276556100

So childish, and yet I laffed like a hyena.

How about trading for Hamels and signing Price next year to put three frontline lefties in the same rotation? I'll hang up and wait for my answer.

[InternetApex]

I know I need to get less mad at stupid people but the guys like Yellon and that Vlahos guy and that fucking Gieryna fellow who criticized every step of the rebuild because they were stupid, impatient twits and now want to say OKAY THEO YOU'VE WON ME OVER can rot. This was the plan all along and they spelled it out in clear terms at every stop. There was never any time where they didn't do exactly what they said they'd do, so fuck you. You don't get to act like they came around to your way of thinking or something.

Nicely played. That was so out of context that I read my own last name and my first thought was, "What a weird name."

I was proud of it. But really, fuck Yellon too. " I GET TO BE OPTIMISTIC NOW". DIE IN A FIRE.

Al is too busy having civil conversations:

http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/12/10/7369619/jon-lester-dh-national-league#276556100

So childish, and yet I laffed like a hyena.

How about trading for Hamels and signing Price next year to put three frontline lefties in the same rotation? I'll hang up and wait for my answer.

I thought signing Lester meant that giving up top prospects for Hamels was no longer necessary. Let the Red Sox do that. Sign Ervin Santana and let's go.

[Eli]

I know I need to get less mad at stupid people but the guys like Yellon and that Vlahos guy and that fucking Gieryna fellow who criticized every step of the rebuild because they were stupid, impatient twits and now want to say OKAY THEO YOU'VE WON ME OVER can rot. This was the plan all along and they spelled it out in clear terms at every stop. There was never any time where they didn't do exactly what they said they'd do, so fuck you. You don't get to act like they came around to your way of thinking or something.

Nicely played. That was so out of context that I read my own last name and my first thought was, "What a weird name."

I was proud of it. But really, fuck Yellon too. " I GET TO BE OPTIMISTIC NOW". DIE IN A FIRE.

Al is too busy having civil conversations:

http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/12/10/7369619/jon-lester-dh-national-league#276556100

So childish, and yet I laffed like a hyena.

How about trading for Hamels and signing Price next year to put three frontline lefties in the same rotation? I'll hang up and wait for my answer.

I thought signing Lester meant that giving up top prospects for Hamels was no longer necessary. Let the Red Sox do that. Sign Ervin Santana and let's go.

Not necessary, but I'd be happy about it. With Lester getting 6/$155 million, 4/$96 million for Hamels almost looks like a bargain.

[SKO]

I know I need to get less mad at stupid people but the guys like Yellon and that Vlahos guy and that fucking Gieryna fellow who criticized every step of the rebuild because they were stupid, impatient twits and now want to say OKAY THEO YOU'VE WON ME OVER can rot. This was the plan all along and they spelled it out in clear terms at every stop. There was never any time where they didn't do exactly what they said they'd do, so fuck you. You don't get to act like they came around to your way of thinking or something.

Nicely played. That was so out of context that I read my own last name and my first thought was, "What a weird name."

I was proud of it. But really, fuck Yellon too. " I GET TO BE OPTIMISTIC NOW". DIE IN A FIRE.

Al is too busy having civil conversations:

http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/12/10/7369619/jon-lester-dh-national-league#276556100

So childish, and yet I laffed like a hyena.

How about trading for Hamels and signing Price next year to put three frontline lefties in the same rotation? I'll hang up and wait for my answer.

I thought signing Lester meant that giving up top prospects for Hamels was no longer necessary. Let the Red Sox do that. Sign Ervin Santana and let's go.

Not necessary, but I'd be happy about it. With Lester getting 6/$155 million, 4/$96 million for Hamels almost looks like a bargain.

I'd still be interested in taking a chance on Masterson as well.

[PenFoe]

I know I need to get less mad at stupid people but the guys like Yellon and that Vlahos guy and that fucking Gieryna fellow who criticized every step of the rebuild because they were stupid, impatient twits and now want to say OKAY THEO YOU'VE WON ME OVER can rot. This was the plan all along and they spelled it out in clear terms at every stop. There was never any time where they didn't do exactly what they said they'd do, so fuck you. You don't get to act like they came around to your way of thinking or something.

Nicely played. That was so out of context that I read my own last name and my first thought was, "What a weird name."

I was proud of it. But really, fuck Yellon too. " I GET TO BE OPTIMISTIC NOW". DIE IN A FIRE.

Al is too busy having civil conversations:

http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/12/10/7369619/jon-lester-dh-national-league#276556100

So childish, and yet I laffed like a hyena.

How about trading for Hamels and signing Price next year to put three frontline lefties in the same rotation? I'll hang up and wait for my answer.

I thought signing Lester meant that giving up top prospects for Hamels was no longer necessary. Let the Red Sox do that. Sign Ervin Santana and let's go.

Not necessary, but I'd be happy about it. With Lester getting 6/$155 million, 4/$96 million for Hamels almost looks like a bargain.

I'd still be interested in taking a chance on Masterson as well.

Get them all.

[SKO]

I know I need to get less mad at stupid people but the guys like Yellon and that Vlahos guy and that fucking Gieryna fellow who criticized every step of the rebuild because they were stupid, impatient twits and now want to say OKAY THEO YOU'VE WON ME OVER can rot. This was the plan all along and they spelled it out in clear terms at every stop. There was never any time where they didn't do exactly what they said they'd do, so fuck you. You don't get to act like they came around to your way of thinking or something.

Nicely played. That was so out of context that I read my own last name and my first thought was, "What a weird name."

I was proud of it. But really, fuck Yellon too. " I GET TO BE OPTIMISTIC NOW". DIE IN A FIRE.

Al is too busy having civil conversations:

http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/12/10/7369619/jon-lester-dh-national-league#276556100

So childish, and yet I laffed like a hyena.

How about trading for Hamels and signing Price next year to put three frontline lefties in the same rotation? I'll hang up and wait for my answer.

I thought signing Lester meant that giving up top prospects for Hamels was no longer necessary. Let the Red Sox do that. Sign Ervin Santana and let's go.

Not necessary, but I'd be happy about it. With Lester getting 6/$155 million, 4/$96 million for Hamels almost looks like a bargain.

I'd still be interested in taking a chance on Masterson as well.

Get them all.

Okay. Out of the following options:

1) Sign Masterson, McCarthy, or Santana
2) Trade prospects for Hamels
3) Roll with the guys you've got

Which do you prefer and why?

[Saul Goodman]

I know I need to get less mad at stupid people but the guys like Yellon and that Vlahos guy and that fucking Gieryna fellow who criticized every step of the rebuild because they were stupid, impatient twits and now want to say OKAY THEO YOU'VE WON ME OVER can rot. This was the plan all along and they spelled it out in clear terms at every stop. There was never any time where they didn't do exactly what they said they'd do, so fuck you. You don't get to act like they came around to your way of thinking or something.

Nicely played. That was so out of context that I read my own last name and my first thought was, "What a weird name."

I was proud of it. But really, fuck Yellon too. " I GET TO BE OPTIMISTIC NOW". DIE IN A FIRE.

Al is too busy having civil conversations:

http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/12/10/7369619/jon-lester-dh-national-league#276556100

So childish, and yet I laffed like a hyena.

How about trading for Hamels and signing Price next year to put three frontline lefties in the same rotation? I'll hang up and wait for my answer.

I thought signing Lester meant that giving up top prospects for Hamels was no longer necessary. Let the Red Sox do that. Sign Ervin Santana and let's go.

Not necessary, but I'd be happy about it. With Lester getting 6/$155 million, 4/$96 million for Hamels almost looks like a bargain.

I'd still be interested in taking a chance on Masterson as well.

Get them all.

Okay. Out of the following options:

1) Sign Masterson, McCarthy, or Santana
2) Trade prospects for Hamels
3) Roll with the guys you've got

Which do you prefer and why?

I'd do #2 if I could get away with not giving up any of my top ranking guys. I might give up Baez in a Hamels deal but that's about it. Otherwise I like McCarthy, Masterson, Santana in that order.

[Eli]

1) Sign Masterson, McCarthy, or Santana
2) Trade prospects for Hamels
3) Roll with the guys you've got

Which do you prefer and why?

#2. Something built around Baez, Almora/McKinney and Edwards/Johnson. That still leaves them a good amount prospect firepower in the system and a rotation of Hamels, Lester, Arrieta, Hammel and Hendricks is about as good as it gets in baseball.

Lineup after April looks something like:

1. Valbuena - 2B
2. Castro - SS
3. Rizzo - 1B
4. Bryant- 3B
5. Soler - RF
6. Montero - C
7. Alcantara - CF
8. Coghlan/Platoon guy  - LF

They'd still have Russell, Schwarber, Almora/McKinney waiting in the wings, along with plenty of other mid-level options to fill in gaps.