chirorob Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 33 minutes ago, NJ said: There's a good chance that Heyward may have had as much to do with the Cubs winning game 7 as anybody else in the equation. He pulled everyone together for the team meeting during the rain delay (something Madden doesn't believe in and therefore doesn't do) which many of the Cub players see as the key factor in the comeback and win. Intangible? perhaps, but not Chad Pennington intangible. It meant something. He was virtually useless at the plate in the WS and had a well below career avg season, but he was career +.360 OBP when he came here and there's no facts to state he cant get back to that. His DWAR was tops for right fielders and #3 overall for all OF's. I'm looking forward to see what adjustments he makes this winter for next year before I get anxious about throwing him out with the bath water. I heard about that, huge moment for him. IF Zobrist never gets another hit, worth every penny. Congrats to you Cubs fans. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NJ Posted November 4, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted November 4, 2016 2 hours ago, chirorob said: I heard about that, huge moment for him. IF Zobrist never gets another hit, worth every penny. Congrats to you Cubs fans. Thanks Rob - it was a phenomenal season. I think it gave - truth be told - my favorite sport a shot in the arm too which just adds to the special nature of what happened here. I was at the first preseason game in Scottsdale and followed them all the way through. It was a treat. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 4 hours ago, NJ said: There's a good chance that Heyward may have had as much to do with the Cubs winning game 7 as anybody else in the equation. He pulled everyone together for the team meeting during the rain delay (something Madden doesn't believe in and therefore doesn't do) which many of the Cub players see as the key factor in the comeback and win. Intangible? perhaps, but not Chad Pennington intangible. It meant something. He was virtually useless at the plate in the WS and had a well below career avg season, but he was career +.360 OBP when he came here and there's no facts to state he cant get back to that. His DWAR was tops for right fielders and #3 overall for all OF's. I'm looking forward to see what adjustments he makes this winter for next year before I get anxious about throwing him out with the bath water. He played a role on a championship. That's a good thing. He's a fine RF and can play CF. Offensively he's trended down over the years. But in that lineup that's okay, you would think he could have done better tho within thatlineup. We'll see if he can get back to his early career, but on that team it's okay if he doesn't. If you win a championship who cares what the contract is? And so what if you don't have a fantasy league hof lineup at every position? The contract may be prohibitive in making moves, idk tho how Theo approaches that. But there's other options for them. The pitching staff needs to hold up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted November 4, 2016 Author Share Posted November 4, 2016 5 hours ago, OH THE PAIN said: Now that the Cubs have won , will Senor Gato now go away , FOREVER ? Hey buddy, you've been awfully quiet lately. I'd even say Mets level quiet this October. What happened to all this choking the Cubs were going to do?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted November 4, 2016 Author Share Posted November 4, 2016 From BA's Hotsheet: 1. Eloy Jimenez, of, Cubs Team: MesaAge: 19Why He’s Here: .455/.500/.909 (5-for-11), 2 R, 2 2B, 1 HR, 3 RBIs, 1 BB, 1 SO The Scoop: Sure, the Cubs’ major league roster is young, gifted and controllable, but their farm system has a few gems left. Jimenez, who also starred in this year’s Futures Game, put together a fine week in the AFL following an excellent year in which he was named the MVP of the Midwest League. The 19-year-old clubbed his third home run of the fall to pull into a logjam for second place behind Twins catcher Mitch Garver. Read more at http://www.baseballamerica.com/minors/arizona-fall-league-hot-sheet-nov-4/#w0yfAvfQUfvGtq9c.99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted November 4, 2016 Author Share Posted November 4, 2016 1 hour ago, JohnJ said: He played a role on a championship. That's a good thing. He's a fine RF and can play CF. Offensively he's trended down over the years. Trending down requires a trend. When his power numbers fell, coincidentally after taking a fastball to the face, his OBP, whiff, and overall contact rates started going up. 2015 was one of his best all around seasons. One major positive this season is that his batted ball profile, at least as far as FB/GB/IFFB/LD, went back to his power days. One major negative is that he wasn't hitting hitting the ball hard enough - lots of contact on pitches outside the zone - for this to matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 City is estimating 5 million at the parade today, just wow. UIC was a ghost town today, pretty funny stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Congratulations Cubs from a life long Red Sox Fan. You deserve the accolades! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted November 4, 2016 Author Share Posted November 4, 2016 So I've thought about it and kinda want the Cubs to sign Cespedes for the lawls. It would be hilarious for one and then so many dongs on top of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 River dyed blue. Walked past this today, pretty amazing but good lord did the city spend a lot today. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted November 4, 2016 Author Share Posted November 4, 2016 41 minutes ago, RutgersJetFan said: River dyed blue. Walked past this today, pretty amazing but good lord did the city spend a lot today. White people can be so exasperating, amiright?!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 3 hours ago, SenorGato said: Trending down requires a trend. When his power numbers fell, coincidentally after taking a fastball to the face, his OBP, whiff, and overall contact rates started going up. 2015 was one of his best all around seasons. One major positive this season is that his batted ball profile, at least as far as FB/GB/IFFB/LD, went back to his power days. One major negative is that he wasn't hitting hitting the ball hard enough - lots of contact on pitches outside the zone - for this to matter. That's great. Maybe the face guard on his helmet threw his head off balance? Tho there was no production he did register some otherwise meaningless numbers, possibly because his bat level on his swing was askew and he fouled some balls off? I'll check some tweets, and metrics, for a bat level analysis that incorporates a head tilt graphic. I think Juan Lagares had similar metrics with a mean statistical projection, if I remember correctly. I might've dreamed that tho..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyCarl40 Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 2 hours ago, SenorGato said: So I've thought about it and kinda want the Cubs to sign Cespedes for the lawls. It would be hilarious for one and then so many dongs on top of that. We all know how much you love dongs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 34 minutes ago, SenorGato said: White people can be so exasperating, amiright?!?! Damn, sorry to hear you feel that way. I never would've guessed you to have issues with other races, or anybody for that matter. Go figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted November 4, 2016 Author Share Posted November 4, 2016 31 minutes ago, JohnJ said: That's great. Maybe the face guard on his helmet threw his head off balance? Tho there was no production he did register some otherwise meaningless numbers, possibly because his bat level on his swing was askew and he fouled some balls off? I'll check some tweets, and metrics, for a bat level analysis that incorporates a head tilt graphic. I think Juan Lagares had similar metrics with a mean statistical projection, if I remember correctly. I might've dreamed that tho..... You somehow keep topping yourself on dumb. There's not even a coherent thought in this post. For a guy who was all about non-fantasy numbers when it seemed like it might be convenient, it's flooring how easy it was to pass this kid. 24 minutes ago, CrazyCarl40 said: We all know how much you love dongs. Everyone knows the more dongs the merrier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 5 minutes ago, SenorGato said: You somehow keep topping yourself on dumb. There's not even a coherent thought in this post. For a guy who was all about non-fantasy numbers when it seemed like it might be convenient, it's flooring how easy it was to pass this kid. Everyone knows the more dongs the merrier. Lol. Hominy grits coño Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Cubs World Series celebration ranks as 7th largest gathering in human history FOX 32 NEWS - Officials estimate that 5 million people showed up to the Chicago Cubs parade and rally Friday, making it the 7th largest gathering in human history. The Cubs celebration crowd even beat out the 3.5 million people who went to Rod Stewart's 1994 concert in Rio. The following are the largest human gatherings in history: Top fox32chicago.com Searches 1. Kumbh Mela pilgrimage, India, 2013 - 30 million 2. Arbaeen festival, Iraq, 2014 - 17 million 3. Funeral of CN Annadurai, India, 1969 - 15 million 4. Funeral of Ayatollah Khomeini, Iran, 1989 - 10 million 5. Papal gathering in the Philippines, 2015 - 6 million 6. World Youth Day, 1995 - 5 million 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted November 4, 2016 Author Share Posted November 4, 2016 26 minutes ago, JohnJ said: Lol. Hominy grits coño Lol baby boy's still angwy. In a fit of little tyke angew he had Google translate him an insult, awwww. Abs dominonym! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 33 minutes ago, SenorGato said: Everyone knows the more dongs the merrier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 http://fivethirtyeight.com/features/the-2016-cubs-were-only-the-70th-most-dominant-team-ever/ I'll take 70th for a team just getting started Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted November 6, 2016 Author Share Posted November 6, 2016 The post-WS victory silence in this thread is golden. You might think it's 2012-2015 again in this thread it's so quiet. Wild guess is that this silence would not exist had they lost. Eloy putting up an .890 OPS in the AFL with a sub-20% K rate is great. Throwing in a walk rate over 10% is a sweet cherry on top, hope he carries this over into next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted November 6, 2016 Author Share Posted November 6, 2016 https://mobile.twitter.com/CSNMooney/status/795388112599941120 Somewhat surprising....I thought they might pick up the option and shop him around this offseason. Either way, the stage is further set for some kind of significant trade for pitching this offseason. The Rangers declined the option on Derek Holland. I wouldn't mind picking him up for some depth. I also like Jordan Walden as a possible NRI or something extemely low commit and Greg Holland in general for the bullpen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanDoug Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 As a 40+ year Cubs and Jets fan, just stopping in to congrat the other Jets fans that are happy with the WS win. Still numb about it but quite happy. Cheers!!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 Lester and Hendricks are two of three three finalists for the CY a year after a Cub won it. Remember the nonsense from the local trolls about how the Cubs didn't have elite pitching? Bryant a finalist for the MVP because duh. He should probably win it. Maddon a finalist for MOY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 11 minutes ago, SenorGato said: Lester and Hendricks are two of three three finalists for the CY a year after a Cub won it. Remember the nonsense from the local trolls about how the Cubs didn't have elite pitching? Not sure why anyone would say that. When the previous year's Cy Young winner is your # 3 starter, you know you have elite pitching. It's rare to find someone so bitter after a WS win. Probably because the Cubs fans who were there for decades, through some really rough years, can simply bask in the win, whereas you seem to be on a campaign to prove how smart you are and act like you belong with those true fans. Sad. This is the right way to do it: On 11/6/2016 at 8:14 PM, vanDoug said: As a 40+ year Cubs and Jets fan, just stopping in to congrat the other Jets fans that are happy with the WS win. Still numb about it but quite happy. Cheers!!! But of course we all know you'll respond to this with a heavy dose of sarcasm, accuse me of being a troll, and continue doing what you do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 Lol Troll effectiveness at a hard zero. The decades narrative is dead buddy, sorry to break it to you. You'll have to gain RJF's favor some other way. I have no idea why you ninnies felt you can troll for 6 months and expect silence and graciousness after the fact. Can't have AND eat the cake! In short: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 2 hours ago, SenorGato said: You'll have to gain RJF's favor some other way. Preferably sensually. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 6 minutes ago, RutgersJetFan said: Preferably sensually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 3 hours ago, Jetsfan80 said: Not sure why anyone would say that. When the previous year's Cy Young winner is your # 3 starter, you know you have elite pitching. It's rare to find someone so bitter after a WS win. Probably because the Cubs fans who were there for decades, through some really rough years, can simply bask in the win, whereas you seem to be on a campaign to prove how smart you are and act like you belong with those true fans. Sad. This is the right way to do it: But of course we all know you'll respond to this with a heavy dose of sarcasm, accuse me of being a troll, and continue doing what you do. Yeah 80, you don't remember all the masses that were here criticizing the Cubs pitching? Legions of tools. Never argue with a schizophrenic who is delusional. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted November 9, 2016 Author Share Posted November 9, 2016 18 hours ago, Scott Dierking said: Yeah 80, you don't remember all the masses that were here criticizing the Cubs pitching? Legions of tools. Never argue with a schizophrenic who is delusional. What an odd post from the guy who did these things more than anyone lol. Oh Scotty....you're a gem. I wouldn't delude myself into thinking a couple casual fans with minimal knowledge, maybe a couple recently seen HS games, count as legion THO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted November 9, 2016 Author Share Posted November 9, 2016 https://mobile.twitter.com/darenw/status/795709420768493568?ref_src=twsrc^tfw Interesting ---- Rizzo and Heyward take NL Gold Gloves ---- Cubs are planning to look outside the box for the next Davis or Miller, but I still expect them to land one of Jansen/Chapman. I still hage fingers crossed on Chapman as a SP. He has the size, health, repertoire, aptitude, etc for the role, I still think that even if it is highly unlikely. ---- D'Backs named the Cubs' director of pro scouting, Jared Porter, their Asst. GM and Senior VP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted November 9, 2016 Author Share Posted November 9, 2016 http://www.milb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20161107&content_id=205773734&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb MiLB's org All Stars: First Base: Yasiel Balaguert (Myrtle Beach)Second Base: Ian Happ (Tennessee)Third Base: Jeimer Candelario (Iowa)Shortstop: Gleyber Torres* (Myrtle Beach)Outfield: Donnie Dewees (Myrtle Beach)Outfield: Eloy Jimenez (South Bend)Outfield: John Andreoli (Iowa)Designated Hitter: Dan Vogelbach* (Iowa)LH Starting Pitcher: Ryan Kellogg (SB)RH Starting Pitcher: Preston Morrison (SB)Reliever: Ryan McNeil (Myrtle Beach) I still expect Kellogg to take a step forward in 2017, not exactly stiff competition as far as in-system pitching talent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 1 hour ago, SenorGato said: What an odd post from the guy who did these things more than anyone lol. Oh Scotty....you're a gem. I wouldn't delude myself into thinking a couple casual fans with minimal knowledge, maybe a couple recently seen HS games, count as legion THO. Show me exactly where I denigrated the Cubs pitching? I will wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted November 9, 2016 Author Share Posted November 9, 2016 Lol stay gold, ScottyD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 28 minutes ago, SenorGato said: Lol stay gold, ScottyD. As I thought. You support empty claims, with empty validation and claims. Enjoy your offseason. Bye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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