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[Mr. Enigma]

Red Sox have placed Mike Napoli on the DL. Brandon Workman called up.

 

[thefro]

Cubs have signed Manny Ramirez to be a player/coach at AAA Iowa

 

[newjeruse]

Cubs have signed Manny Ramirez to be a player-coach in Triple-A. The press release states that he has no chance to make the majors for the Cubs and will only play part time.

 

[darkside31337]

Best signing the Cubs have ever made. Seriously.

Manny is one of the greatest hitters to ever play. Although to be honest hes still probably better than the scrubs the Cubs are trotting out in OF these days anyway.

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Aww yes. The best player coach in history has arrived.

 

[Fox318]

Aww yes. The best player coach in history has arrived.

He doesn't even rank in the top 30 player managers.

 

[chicagocubsfan]

The MLBPA is also concerned that the Cubs payroll is only $93 million, and will put pressure on them to spend. I think we make a run at Lester in the offseason.

 

[Parch]

The MLBPA is also concerned that the Cubs payroll is only $93 million, and will put pressure on them to spend. I think we make a run at Lester in the offseason.

But they don't want to give Samadzija an extension? Blue Jays are sniffing around again for him. Not sure what it would take, but if the Cubs don't want to spend to keep him then they better not expect the moon.

 

[chicagocubsfan]

But they don't want to give Samadzija an extension? Blue Jays are sniffing around again for him. Not sure what it would take, but if the Cubs don't want to spend to keep him then they better not expect the moon.

We are going to ask for some top prospects for sure. Samardzija is worth a lot. I know we want Hutchison to be part of the deal.

 

[HarryDemeanor]

Woo A-Gon!

TURNER POWER

 

[Parch]

Samardzija is worth a lot. I know we want Hutchison to be part of the deal.

Apparently Blue Jay management has said that's not going to happen. Considering contract and potential, swapping out Hutchison for Samardzija isn't considered a huge upgrade in the long run. Our #2 starter is more than a top prospect.

Samardzija isn't worth a lot if the Cubs are not willing to pay him. It will be interesting to see what they can get for him.

 

[3N16MA]

We are going to ask for some top prospects for sure. Samardzija is worth a lot. I know we want Hutchison to be part of the deal.

I'm not sure that trade makes sense for the Jays.

Samardzija: 7.15 K/9, 2.78 BB/9, 0.26 BB/9, 2.86 FIP, 3.46 FIP, 1.5 fWAR

Hutchison: 8.85 K/9, 2.70 BB/9, 0.75 HR/9, 3.12 FIP, 3.56 FIP, 1.5 fWAR

Hutchison is younger and cost controlled longer than Samardzija. Samardzija is more of a GB pitcher than Hutchison which helps in the AL East but that does not seem like enough of a positive to do that trade with prospects on top.

Samardzija has already shown a drop in velocity in 2013 and again this season. He does have more experience but it makes little sense to trade a pitcher who is positively contributing to the Jays rotation and is one of their best right now.

 

[HarryDemeanor]

Beckett looks sharp out there today.

 

[3N16MA]

Gardy!

 

[CygnusXS]

But they don't want to give Samadzija an extension? Blue Jays are sniffing around again for him. Not sure what it would take, but if the Cubs don't want to spend to keep him then they better not expect the moon.

Reminder: they reportedly asked for one of Justin Upton or Jason Heyward, plus prospects for Shark in the offseason.

 

[3N16MA]

Reminder: they reportedly asked for one of Justin Upton or Jason Heyward, plus prospects for Shark in the offseason.

Cubs are acting like they're trading Maddux.

 

[Enron]

Justin Verlander looks completely finished.

 

[zroid]

Happ has been good but he looks like he's on the verge of breaking down. Next inning could be trouble.

 

[darkside31337]

Cubs are acting like they're trading Maddux.

Cubs dodged a bullet by not trading him for Heyward.

 

[CygnusXS]

Cubs dodged a bullet by not trading him for Heyward.

Yeah, they're so lucky they didn't get stuck with the #13 player by fWAR in the NL who's just 24 and the best defender in the game at his position.

 

[Square Triangle]

If the Rangers can just keep playing the Tigers, they'll win the West.

 

[BigJonsson]

Gibbons ejected for arguing a failed review lol

 

[cashman]

Prince Fielder was the real problem with the Rangers offense.

 

[zroid]

Gibbons ejected for arguing a failed review lol

I swear that was safe. God damn refs umps!

 

[3N16MA]

Cubs dodged a bullet by not trading him for Heyward.

He is struggling with his offense but he is playing elite defense and contributing on the bases. We have seen this before with Heyward and he bounced back nicely the following season.

Only Bautista has been more valuable in RF since 2010.

 

[Lexxism]

Gibbons ejected for arguing a failed review lol

We all saw that coming when he came out in the dugout. Still what a waste of opportunity to take a big lead in the inning.

 

[3N16MA]

The Jays rotation have all become aces against the A's.

 

[HarryDemeanor]

First major league RBI for Arreurueuruerueubanana.

 

[BigJonsson]

We all saw that coming when he came out in the dugout. Still what a waste of opportunity to take a big lead in the inning.

2 innings in a row really


Nice crowd at the game today, glad I already own a jersey and didn't feel the need to line up 3 hours early to get a low quality one

 

[brianjones]

cuba!

call up guerrero next

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Cubs are acting like they're trading Maddux.

Well he is going to be the best available pitcher out there with year left on his contract. Not to mention he has a lot less mileage on his arm due to his football experience. We should be able to get a nice haul for him. Just want to see who is going to be the most desperate to get him. I could see the AL East leaders getting in a bidding war along with the NL West.

 

[3N16MA]

First Jeter triple in 3 years.

 

[3N16MA]

Well he is going to be the best available pitcher out there with year left on his contract. Not to mention he has a lot less mileage on his arm due to his football experience. We should be able to get a nice haul for him. Just want to see who is going to be the most desperate to get him. I could see the AL East leaders getting in a bidding war along with the NL West.

They may go after Hammel instead as he will cost less.

 

[HarryDemeanor]

Offense heating up again. We need to be more consistent.

 

[XiaNaphryz]

Offense heating up again. We need to be more consistent.

Bullpen, offense, defense. Pick two of three!

 

[Square Triangle]

Kate Upton needs to get fat and go away, she ruins Verlander.

 

[XiaNaphryz]

Kate Upton needs to get fat and go away, she ruins Verlander.

She wasn't around in 2006!

 

[HarryDemeanor]

Bullpen, offense, defense. Pick two of three!

Can we buy the third?

 

[brianjones]

josh beckett is throwing pitches..

 

[HarryDemeanor]

josh beckett is throwing pitches..

I wish we had this Beckett all the time.

 

[The Artful Dodger]

This is amazing. I have work buddies at this game. hahaha

 

[Sanjuro]

Josh Beckett!

 

[thefro]

Well he is going to be the best available pitcher out there with year left on his contract. Not to mention he has a lot less mileage on his arm due to his football experience. We should be able to get a nice haul for him. Just want to see who is going to be the most desperate to get him. I could see the AL East leaders getting in a bidding war along with the NL West.

Yep, Shark's a better pitcher than Garza and has another year of team control so I expect a bigger haul than what we got for Garza.

 

[Doogdogg]

Mest blowing all kind chances today.

 

[zroid]

The Rangers have magic bats against the Tigers

 

[Sanjuro]

Congrats, Josh!

 

[parakeet]

No hitter

 

[HarryDemeanor]

HE DID IT!!!!!

 

[the_firewithin]

Lol Phillies

 

[sangreal]

Gifted