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[cashman]

But how many RBI's will Lester produce as a hitter in Chicago?

 

[jbug617]

What is next for Chicago.

@JeffPassan: Now that Jon Lester has signed with the Cubs, the likelihood that David Ross and Jonny Gomes end up in Chicago increases significantly.

 

[Sanjuro]

Go Cubbies!

 

[rekameohs]

And now Stewart gets rid of that crappy Montero contract. Good man.

And I hope Montero does well. I like the guy. But he did have to go.

 

[jbug617]

Go Cubbies!

Henry and company are going to get killed tomorrow

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Finally. Yes. It happened.

 

[BigJonsson]

Yay he is out of the AL

But 25 million a year.....crazy

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Sox Fans acting like the Cubs gave THAT much more than them. An extra 2.5 mil a year is really nothing.

 

[theapg]

Sox Fans acting like the Cubs gave THAT much more than them. An extra 2.5 mil a year is really nothing.

Yeah it is and its 3.3

 

[jbug617]

Yeah it is and its 3.3

@JonHeymanCBS: if cubs exercise 7th year option, contract would be worth $170M years. #lester

 

[Sanjuro]

Henry and company are going to get killed tomorrow

I don't see why.

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Yeah it is and its 3.3

It's really not that huge of a difference when the minimum salary is 500k.

 

[jbug617]

I don't see why.

People like Lester more than them.

 

[Sanjuro]

People like Lester more than them.

You mean the guy that betrayed us and went to our biggest rival?

FUCK HIM.

 

[zychi]

So Scherzer, Shields or possibly Price to Red Sox now.

Whoever Boston grabs, Cubs will likely throw money at the other two

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Possibly Hamels too.

 

[Sanjuro]

Cubs are really putting everything on the line to finish in 3-4 place.

 

[jbug617]

Wouldn't surprise me if the Cubs go after Shields.

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Wouldn't surprise me if the Cubs go after Shields.

I see Masterson as more likely.

 

[Sir Alemeth]

It doesn't make sense.

That's alright, we'll have Hunter Strickland as our 4th starter and a closer.

Spoiler

 

[HarryDemeanor]

Everybody is going to the cubbies.

 

[Little Green Yoda]

Everybody is going to the cubbies.

Who wouldn't want to win WS rings in 2015-2020?

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Now that Jon Lester is not going to the Giants, it's believed the Giants will now shift their attention to acquiring Justin Upton and Chris Johnson from the Braves.

 

[minx]

Hey Chicago what do ya say...

Great news on Lester!

 

[Jas]

So Scherzer, Shields or possibly Price to Red Sox now.

Whoever Boston grabs, Cubs will likely throw money at the other two

Red Sox won't go after Scherzer.

They might go after Shields but man he doesn't come off as someone that would like pitching in Boston. He's also probably going to get 5/100-110 at age 34 in this market.

Detroit won't move Price if they can't resign Scherzer.

Red Sox will probably go the trade route for 1 pitcher and then sign a lower tier pitcher.

I really hope I'm wrong, haha.

 

[CygnusXS]

Now that Jon Lester is not going to the Giants, it's believed the Giants will now shift their attention to acquiring Justin Upton and Chris Johnson from the Braves.

I'm torn about this. Yes, I'd like to dump CJ. I'd also like to get the best prospect return possible though.

 

[zychi]

I see Masterson as more likely.

Shields Maddon connection is huge.

I think Shields is the most likely, and then go banana after Price next offseason

 

[Sanjuro]

I keep forgetting hipster manager is in Chicago.

 

[LyleLanley]

I'm excited for the Sox to give up way too much for Cole Hamels now.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

Actual Ruben Amaro quote:

I'm actually probably optimistic about where we're heading in 2015.

Actually probably.

 

[Windu]

can't wait for my hoverboard to arrive in the mail.

 

[ActStriker]

Lester to the Cubs. 6yrs/$155m
Red Sox offer was 6yrs/$135m
Giants offer was 7yrs/$168m

Larry pls

 

[Malo]

If that's how much Lester got I can only imagine what Schezer is going to get.

 

[Tom Penny]

Stupid fucks probably could have got Lester for 5 and 120 last year..

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

If that's how much Lester got I can only imagine what Schezer is going to get.

200+. Whoever needs pitching better call the Mets. We have a few guys available.

 

[thefro]

Cubs are really putting everything on the line to finish in 3-4 place.

3rd place in the NL Central will probably be good enough for the 2nd Wildcard spot

 

[Deadly Joker]

3rd place in the NL Central will probably be good enough for the 2nd Wildcard spot

It was in 2013.

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Astros sign Luke Gregerson.

 

[DUFFMCWALIN]

Welp. This is a good offseason so far.

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Astros close to Pat Neshek as well.

 

[BFIB]

Cards/Rickie Weeks talks gaining traction. For some reason.

 

[CheDominik]

Mariners reportedly interested in Dayan Viciedo.
I think it would be a good move for them and he is worth a top 5 prospect. Plus defender, great plate discipline and works hard to stay in shape. Perfect fit.

Spoiler

If Hahn suckers them to give up even a can of dip he is the best GM in baseball

edit: Sox talking to Tampa Bay about Longoria and Wil Myers. Unless Hawk Harrelson became their GM, I don't think a trade is feasible.

 

[Corran Horn]

Welp. This is a good offseason so far.

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Rosenthal says that Lester was probably the best pitcher to give a 6 year deal to because of his delivery and conditioning.

 

[Carpe Libertatem]

Cards/Rickie Weeks talks gaining traction. For some reason.

Another guy for Matheny to play instead of Wong.

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Giants and Tigers are talking to Romo.

 

[CheDominik]

Rosenthal says that Lester was probably the best pitcher to give a 6 year deal to because of his delivery and conditioning.

Eh, people said this about Prior as well. The thing with deliveries and the infamous inverted-W stuff is: Nobody knows anything and throws shit against the wall.
Giving long term deals to pitchers is always risky.

 

[Malo]

Rosenthal says that Lester was probably the best pitcher to give a 6 year deal to because of his delivery and conditioning.

http://www.si.com/mlb/2014/12/09/jon-lester-winter-meetings-oakland-billy-beane-hall-fame

Good luck with that.

 

[chicagocubsfan]

http://www.si.com/mlb/2014/12/09/jon-lester-winter-meetings-oakland-billy-beane-hall-fame

Good luck with that.

Well it's something you have to do to get a good pitcher nowadays. You aren't going to see a lot of aces get 3 year deals.

 

[theapg]

I'm excited for the Sox to give up way too much for Cole Hamels now.

As a phillies fan, me too.