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[Velcro Fly]

their pitching has been pretty good this year. they just have a lineup full of guys that can't hit.

 

[cashman]

mets were able to pull one out against Texas today and now the Rangers pull ahead of them in the reverse standings!

 

[zychi]

Cubs won't do shit until they get pitching.

Our entire 2013 draft was pitching. Our young bullpen looks good. Arrieta has ace potential. Rumors of Lester coming over if he can't get anything done in Bos. This is the brightest future the Cubs have ever had. And I'm going to guess you're either a Cards or White Sox fan.

Love this move.

 

[Enron]

Just now saw the Cubs deal with the A's, damn.

Also CC out for the year

 

[harSon]

Ugh, there's no way the Pirates are going to be able to afford anyone at the deadline. We need a pitcher badly, or at least some bullpen support.

 

[Pryce]

Our entire 2013 draft was pitching. Our young bullpen looks good. Arrieta has ace potential. Rumors of Lester coming over if he can't get anything done in Bos. This is the brightest future the Cubs have ever had. And I'm going to guess you're either a Cards or White Sox fan.

Love this move.

Dodgers fan.

And the 2013 draft means nothing unless they're getting called up tomorrow. Pitching prospects are very fickle. Lester are just that, "rumors". Arrieta has had a very good 60 innings. Let's see him do it for another 200 before we decide he has ace potential.

Thing is, Cubs don't have pitching yet.

 

[Malo]

Got damn at that A's rotation.

 

[Dominican Power]

MVP TROUT!

 

[SmackCrackleNPop]

Mike Trout is pretty amazing.

 

[jello44]

MVP TROUT!

Spoiler

I saw this coming

 

[Loco4Coco]

Wonder if the Mets and Cub could match up for a trade this offseason.

 

[CygnusXS]

You couldn't have waited one more day to trade Samardjiza, Theo?

 

[aFIGurANT]

You couldn't have waited one more day to trade Samardjiza, Theo?

How come again? Just so your fantasy team gets the extra innings out of Smrdjizija (please read in Will Ferrel voice) or something?

 

[cashman]

The Cubs have to be frontrunners for Price right?

 

[CygnusXS]

How come again? Just so your fantasy team gets the extra innings out of Smrdjizija (please read in Will Ferrel voice) or something?

He was supposed to defeat the Nationals tomorrow

 

[Branduil]

Man it really sucks that 2011 is the closest the Rangers will ever come to the world series. FML.

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

Wonder if the Mets and Cub could match up for a trade this offseason.

We need Castro in our lives man. Trade Syndergaard or Gee for his arse.

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

Woah woah wow!!!

 

[HarryDemeanor]

So the A's are looking to make it out of the ALDS alive and Theo is building up for his masterplan to unleash 100 years of darkness in the National League.

Seems like a win-win for both sides.

 

[Mr. Enigma]

A's rotation now has 5 of the Top 33 pitchers in ERA among qualified starters. I'm guessing Tommy Milone and Brad Mills will be the odd men out. Here's what the A's rotation looks like now:

-- Jeff Samardzija (#18, 2.83)
-- Jason Hammel (#23, 2.98)
-- Sonny Gray (#27, 3.08)
-- Scott Kazmir (#12, 2.61)
-- Jesse Chavez (#33, 3.23)

 

[Peru]

I was going to be writing about enjoying watching the Cubs and thinking about the future already before this deal. They've been fun to watch despite being in last place this year. You can sort of see the pieces coming together on a still jumbled puzzle. This deal makes sense.

 

[Velcro Fly]

I'm amazed at the year Scott Kazmir is having at this point in his career.

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

I'm amazed at the year Scott Kazmir is having at this point in his career.

I always believed he would return to this level. Him doing it for yhe A's is just great.

 

[Dr_LawyerCop]

This potential Cubs lineup
1B- Rizzo
2B- Russell
SS- Castro
3B- Baez
LF- Soler/Alcantara
CF-Almora
RF-Bryant
C-Schwarber
P- Who the hell cares?

Can't stop drooling over here.

From what I've read, Russell is a guy that you don't move off SS. Castro moves to a new position or more likely a new team.

 

[Vercetti84]

double header baseball

 

[newjeruse]

From what I've read, Russell is a guy that you don't move off SS. Castro moves to a new position or more likely a new team.

And Schwarber will never catch in the majors.

 

[eznark]

Jason Parks @ProfessorParks
ICYMI: Russell will rank #6 overall on the upcoming #BPTop50. That would give the #Cubs the #3, #5, #6, and #18 best prospects in MiLB.

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

Jason Parks @ProfessorParks
ICYMI: Russell will rank #6 overall on the upcoming #BPTop50. That would give the #Cubs the #3, #5, #6, and #18 best prospects in MiLB.

Insane. I'm them I trade Castro for a nice young starter. Hoping Mets work something out

 

[eznark]

They don't really need to. Cubs have the potential for a $175m payroll and with the young guys all coming up on a similar timetable they'll have tons of headroom. They can just buy pitching in 2016.

 

[Enron]

I'm amazed at the year Scott Kazmir is having at this point in his career.

There was a really good article on espn about Scott Kazmir and his comeback last week. Great read.

 

[zychi]

They don't really need to. Cubs have the potential for a $175m payroll and with the young guys all coming up on a similar timetable they'll have tons of headroom. They can just buy pitching in 2016.

Add the new tv and radio deal, and that baseball has no salary cap.

 

[eznark]

Add the new tv and radio deal, and that baseball has no salary cap.

Enjoy Carl Crawford!

 

[aFIGurANT]

I wonder if the Rays would bite on Craig and maybe some middling pitching from AAA. He's really not cutting it right now but that track record might sway someone. Loney is probably doing just as well is the thing holding back that deal, I think.

 

[Carpe Libertatem]

I wonder if the Rays would bite on Craig and maybe some middling pitching from AAA. He's really not cutting it right now but that track record might sway someone. Loney is probably doing just as well is the thing holding back that deal, I think.

Maybe if Craig was still in arbitration, but no way with the contract he has. Plus everyone else in the league is seeing what the Cardinals are seeing.

 

[rekameohs]

Jason Parks @ProfessorParks
ICYMI: Russell will rank #6 overall on the upcoming #BPTop50. That would give the #Cubs the #3, #5, #6, and #18 best prospects in MiLB.

Manny workin wonders

 

[CygnusXS]

Has anyone ever noticed that Felix Hernandez is pretty good?

 

[Vercetti84]

ffs

 

[rando14]

Has anyone ever noticed that Felix Hernandez is pretty good?

Unfortunately so is Quintana

 

[jbug617]

So how much money is it going to take to sign Lester? I hope Larry didn't screw up the negotiations late last year when he low ball him.

 

[harSon]

Trade us Castro pls Cubs

 

[the_firewithin]

I see what harang we are getting today

 

[rando14]

Oh boy, gonna lose 1-0 today aren't we lol

edit: lulz we cant field for shit, single turns into a double

 

[harSon]

I really love Polanco

Edit: Why can't Marte be as disciplined as Polanco at the plate Dude chases the worst garbage

 

[rando14]

Wow 2 major fielding fuckups this inning, poor felix

 

[CygnusXS]

Barves Mode ACTIVATE

 

[harSon]

Cutch good tho

 

[Malvingt2]

B.J.Upton!!!!

 

[rando14]

holy crap what an unlucky game for the M's, Seager just crushed one... right at the right fielder

 

[carlos]

M's still have a chance...

 

[rando14]

Holy crap it's tied

No stupid loss for Felix yeeeah!!!!