Jetlife33 Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Cubs sign Rafael Soriano Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 Not sure why Rondon was removed as closer when he hasn't given up a run in two weeks. He must have really pissed someone off with the unceremonious demotion/signing of Soriano. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted June 9, 2015 Author Share Posted June 9, 2015 Minor league deal for Soriano, can turn into 4 million with another 4 million in incentives IIRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ Posted June 15, 2015 Share Posted June 15, 2015 Was certain we were going to see Schlitter toss away another one tonight - but no - he did what he's supposed to do by forcing a couple ground outs. Castro clutch again - great to hear from Madden that the kid isn't even close to thinking he knows it all after 5 seasons up. it's nice to be on the right side of walk-off's more times than not. Not used to it - but could get that way and enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 Well that's not why, it's because he can't play defense. Three passed balls in only 7 games as a C so far this year, three in his really short time in Daytona, one in his really short time at KC last year. I have no doubts that his bat can get him to the show. Doubt no more - Designated Hitter for the Chicago Cubs National League Baseball Team - Kyle Schwarber. 6 games only then he's down to AAA, but if he continues to hit - they're going to find something for him to do full time at Clark and Addison. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted June 16, 2015 Author Share Posted June 16, 2015 I want to see him play one of the corners during this callup. Great match ups for him with the high velocity RH heavy Indians SP staff besides Marcum, then some meatball fastballs from the Twins staff (looking at your Phil Hughes). This old Epstein quote is awesome: "We've studied the history of deadline deals. The ones that actually help you win are the ones where you actually acquire an impact player. Trading prospects we really like that have a bright future and are really going to help us for a spare part or two probably isn't the way to go. At the same time, I think the 25th player is a very important player." The Cubs being buyers this year is extermely excitig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ Posted June 16, 2015 Share Posted June 16, 2015 The Cubs being buyers this year is extermely excitig. And the fact that they have a lot of cash - but even more flesh to shop with - is a great feeling. Now it's just wise bartering necessary to get the remaining pieces. I think we have the right minds to get it done. We will see. I'd love to see him get a shot at the one of the corners in the OF too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted June 17, 2015 Author Share Posted June 17, 2015 Yep. My wish list: Chapman Hamels Reddick Or more generally speaking: Impact reliever, impact OF, impact SP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Told you the Cardinals = the Patriots. Right down to the cheating. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlife33 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 The NL Central is a really tough decision this year huh? That Pirates pitching staff just isn't fair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlife33 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 17-0, WTF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 17-0, WTF Schwarber 4 for 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Schwarber 4 for 5 Don't care if he's the worst defensive player in baseball. He needs to stay up. Not like Coghlan is f*cking Jason Heyward out there. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Don't care if he's the worst defensive player in baseball. He needs to stay up. Not like Coghlan is f*cking Jason Heyward out there. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk and it's also not like Schwarber is David fk'ng Wells with his mobility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted June 21, 2015 Author Share Posted June 21, 2015 I want Schwarber catching, otherwise he's much less believable as a special player. He's as susceptible as any LHH to the lefty/lefty matchup and his defense with more space to cover is probably terrible. The Cubs are a very rich team about to make even more money - buy or trade for a stud OF (or two since LF and CF both need filling moving forward) and move Coghlan to the bench. Speaking of Heyward: .307/.360/.489 over his last 192 PAs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted June 24, 2015 Author Share Posted June 24, 2015 http://m.mlb.com/video/v191422183/stlmia-heyward-makes-a-spectacular-sliding-catch/?query=Heyward How is this player not a CF? Best defensive player of 2014, by far the best defensive OF in the game right now...Too tall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted July 8, 2015 Author Share Posted July 8, 2015 Nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 Nothing no - not nothing - Schwarber up from Iowa for 2nd trip to the bigs. First game up he wears the tools of ignorance and gets a hit the first 3 times he comes to the plate. This is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlife33 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Yep. My wish list: Chapman Hamels Reddick Or more generally speaking: Impact reliever, impact OF, impact SP Are you dreaming of David Price right about now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 Are you dreaming of David Price right about now? Awesome talent, I have little want to hand out the largest FA contract in history to a 30+ pitcher. They do that for Price and they could have close to 60 million tied into two pitchers before they land a media rights deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlife33 Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Awesome talent, I have little want to hand out the largest FA contract in history to a 30+ pitcher. They do that for Price and they could have close to 60 million tied into two pitchers before they land a media rights deal. What about a Cueto rental? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 What about a Cueto rental? I'm all about Hamels. Not into rentals - the Cubs don't have the luxury of being able to lose a high quality talent to FA with no compensation after giving up at least one quality prospect to land him. FanGraphs' Enos Sarris pointed out something about Hamels that I've been saying for months: http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/cole-hamels-now-even-more-complete/ His curveball has become yet another high quality pitch for him. Higher velocity, bigger drop - therefore more whiffs. He's also improved his fastball velocity, getting more groundballs with his sinker, still has the premier LHSP changeup in the game...I'd be highly disappointed if the Cub went in another direction unless they came away with a similarly high quality player under control beyond this season. There's three outsider players I consider borderline vital to what the Cubs are doing: Hamels this summer Heyward in FA this year Chapman either now, next year, or as a FA after 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Kyle Schwarber might be the single most overrated prospect in baseball, but if he helps land a top pitcher I will take it. He's a no glove player whose bat just might be overrated over the long term. My comp right now is Matt LaPorta. Cubs need to shoot for a Matheny/Ausmus type at C and hope they luck into a Yadier Molina. gotta do it Catman - Discuss ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted July 22, 2015 Author Share Posted July 22, 2015 gotta do it Catman - Discuss ... Hoy sh*t even my eyes went wide on that opening line. Great game for him last night. I'm still in the camp that would gladly trade him if he can't stick at C.* *Preferably in the offseason for a young arm with upside like Daniel Norris or Kevin Gausman or Taijuan Walker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlife33 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 I'm all about Hamels. Not into rentals - the Cubs don't have the luxury of being able to lose a high quality talent to FA with no compensation after giving up at least one quality prospect to land him. FanGraphs' Enos Sarris pointed out something about Hamels that I've been saying for months: http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/cole-hamels-now-even-more-complete/ His curveball has become yet another high quality pitch for him. Higher velocity, bigger drop - therefore more whiffs. He's also improved his fastball velocity, getting more groundballs with his sinker, still has the premier LHSP changeup in the game...I'd be highly disappointed if the Cub went in another direction unless they came away with a similarly high quality player under control beyond this season. There's three outsider players I consider borderline vital to what the Cubs are doing: Hamels this summer Heyward in FA this year Chapman either now, next year, or as a FA after 2016 YESTERDAY: The Cubs were among the first teams to express interest in left-hander David Price, multiple sources tell Bruce Levine of CBS Chicago TODAY: Though Chicago is pursuing a starter, the team has no interest in “pay[ing] a premium price for a rental,” tweets Bob Nightengale of USA Today. There are several different ways to interpret that, of course: it could mean that the club prefers to go after controllable assets, that it is looking more at mid-tier arms, or just that it won’t part with its best young talent in a rental deal (but still might be involved).. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share Posted July 23, 2015 Price is the kind of rental I would understand, but Hamels still makes way more sense for the Cubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlife33 Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Price is the kind of rental I would understand, but Hamels still makes way more sense for the Cubs. While the Cubs are indeed willing to consider including Starlin Castro or Javier Baez in a deal for Cole Hamels of the Phillies, a source tells Heyman that the team would not be interested in moving both to add the lefty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlife33 Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 As they approach the deadline and look ahead to free agency, the Cubs have some limitations on their spending capacity but will nevertheless try to add David Price (at least once he hits the open market). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanDoug Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Soriano needs to be gone. Yeah, Hamels pitched lights out last Sat. when the stands were full of scouts. He'll sign somewhere and snooze. I don't want him on the Cubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Soriano needs to be gone. Yeah, Hamels pitched lights out last Sat. when the stands were full of scouts. He'll sign somewhere and snooze. I don't want him on the Cubs. I'm not wild for Hammels either Doug. But WTF is with this douche bag Dallas Beeler? Who did he catch Theo or Madden in the arms of with his phone cam? I can't believe they brought him up and gave him the ball again after his Red's debacle last week. Sure as sh!t they do and he cant get out of the 2nd inning - again. Make him stay away forever and add to his 6 point ERA in Iowa or DFA him this afternoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted July 30, 2015 Author Share Posted July 30, 2015 Hamels, Diekman, and Norris all moves - one officially - and none are Cubs. BOooooooooooooooo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted August 1, 2015 Author Share Posted August 1, 2015 BTW the Rangers got an absolute coup in that Hamels trade. Great trade for them, sucks the Cubs didn't have a quantity of cheap, ready pitching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GimmeShelter Posted August 8, 2015 Share Posted August 8, 2015 While the Cubs are indeed willing to consider including Starlin Castro or Javier Baez in a deal for Cole Hamels of the Phillies, a source tells Heyman that the team would not be interested in moving both to add the lefty. Castro benched now. I was a big fan of the Mets trading for him last off season. Wonder if the guy just needs a change of scenery as he appears to be in Madden's doghouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Castro benched now. I was a big fan of the Mets trading for him last off season. Wonder if the guy just needs a change of scenery as he appears to be in Madden's doghouse. He just wasn't producing and other kids were - don't think he's in Madden's doghouse. Matter of fact Madden likes him and says he has the thirst to learn like a kid in his first year up. Although he just turned 25 in March he's just shy of 1000 hits in the bigs. He's shortened his swing in this seasons struggles and it's cost him a bunch of power as well. A change of scenery would do him well and he'll probably get it as we're lucky to be rich in middle infielders. He's got plenty left in the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanDoug Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 That was a fun streak and puts us in great position for a playoff spot. 46 games left and the Cubs can play .500 ball and still get 90 wins, exceeding many of our expectations. Looking forward to Sept 1st and an expanded roster. Maddon will have lots to consider. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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