SenorGato Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Too big for the bsaeball forum. Story broken by Ken Rosenthal. 6/155. Solid as 6 years is as high as I go on a FA pitcher until Fujinami and Otani show up (even then!). Jets will need to trump by landing Harbaugh, Iupati, and Vernon Davis is one fell swoop during their offseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted December 10, 2014 Author Share Posted December 10, 2014 Time to bring the DH to the NL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morrissey Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Congrats Gato, real happy hes not back in Boston, whos now rotation is now led by laptop theif Clay Buchholz. There gonna now be for forced to send some blue chip prospects to Philly for Cole Hamels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnleyJet Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 We will get bigger column inches, when we blow the draft on Winston, and get the overall 1 in 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RutgersJetFan Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 This is almost as strange as his Goodfellas and George Orwell posts. Almost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SenorGato Posted December 10, 2014 Author Share Posted December 10, 2014 Congrats Gato, real happy hes not back in Boston, whos now rotation is now led by laptop theif Clay Buchholz. There gonna now be for forced to send some blue chip prospects to Philly for Cole Hamels. The Cubs should trade for Hamels too because Theo Epstein is back. Cubs are set to throw Lester and Arrieta in games 1 (first game of the MLB's season) and game 2 against the Cardinals. Lester vs. Wainwright for a Wrigley night game...going to be huge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Big cubs fan. Theo is killing it. Next thing to do is lock up Hammel cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted December 10, 2014 Author Share Posted December 10, 2014 Big cubs fan. Theo is killing it. Next thing to do is lock up Hammel cheap. Got Hammel for 2/20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted December 10, 2014 Author Share Posted December 10, 2014 I was *literally....literally* about to shut it down and go to sleep when this broke. Lots of dominoes about to fall tomomrrow now that this signing has happened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted December 10, 2014 Author Share Posted December 10, 2014 BTW this is definitely a football thread. Jets need to mimic their fellow loser franchise and start paying for high quality stuff. Ryan's one of the lowest paid head coaches in the league and - surprise - turns out he's also one of the worst. //sufficientfootballtiein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 This thread is going to get moved, much like the seas whenever Jon Lester throws his hands into the sky and rolls his eyes back into his head like the Undertaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Big cubs fan. Theo is killing it. Next thing to do is lock up Hammel cheap. You make # 5 on the JN Cubs/Jets fan masochist list dude - welcome aboard. One of our teams just might be turning around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 In lesser news - we also got his catcher yesterday: Cubs get their catcher, acquiring Miguel Montero in trade with D-backs By Mike Oz14 hours agoBig League Stew Chicago is the center of the baseball universe right now, as Yahoo Sports' Tim Brown wrote Tuesday. So, Miguel Montero, come on down, you're the next guy coming to the center of the universe. It's the Chicago Cubs making a trade this time, acquiring Montero, the catcher they needed, from the Arizona Diamondbacks. It's a trade that had been talked about since Monday night, with our own Jeff Passan sharing some of the terms in play — mainly, the Cubs have to pay almost all of the $40 million owed to Montero over the next three seasons. Fox Sports' Jon Morosi was the first to report the deal was finalized. The Cubs are OK taking on the contract because they missed out on free agent Russell Martin, and Montero has shown he could be a useful offensive player, just not recently. In 2011, for instance, Montero was an All-Star, hitting .282 with 18 homers and 86 RBIs. Last season, that batting average slipped to .243, while his OPS fell to .699 from .829 in 2012. Montero's 31, so the Cubs hope he can rebound in a new city and in a lineup full of young hitters. For the Diamondbacks, this was mostly a contract-shedding moving. They're getting two low-level prospects in return: pitchers Jeferson Mejia and Zack Godley, according to Nick Piecoro at the Arizona Republic. Mejia is a 20-year-old from the Dominican Republic who pitched 40 innings in the Arizona League for the Cubs last year with a 2.48 ERA. Godley is 24 and had a 3.09 ERA in 40 Single-A appearances last year. He was drafted in the 10th round in 2013. The Cubs still have work to do. Pitching mostly. But now they've got the guy those pitchers would be throwing the ball to and, at least, they didn't pay $82 million to get him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 This is almost as strange as his Goodfellas and George Orwell posts. Almost. Still SMH about his strong vote to keep McGaughey in the "who gets sh!tcanned" thread. But because he is a fellow Cub fan - I'm forgetting all about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Troll Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 In lesser news - we also got his catcher yesterday: Cubs get their catcher, acquiring Miguel Montero in trade with D-backs By Mike Oz14 hours agoBig League Stew Chicago is the center of the baseball universe right now, as Yahoo Sports' Tim Brown wrote Tuesday. So, Miguel Montero, come on down, you're the next guy coming to the center of the universe. It's the Chicago Cubs making a trade this time, acquiring Montero, the catcher they needed, from the Arizona Diamondbacks. It's a trade that had been talked about since Monday night, with our own Jeff Passan sharing some of the terms in play — mainly, the Cubs have to pay almost all of the $40 million owed to Montero over the next three seasons. Fox Sports' Jon Morosi was the first to report the deal was finalized. The Cubs are OK taking on the contract because they missed out on free agent Russell Martin, and Montero has shown he could be a useful offensive player, just not recently. In 2011, for instance, Montero was an All-Star, hitting .282 with 18 homers and 86 RBIs. Last season, that batting average slipped to .243, while his OPS fell to .699 from .829 in 2012. Montero's 31, so the Cubs hope he can rebound in a new city and in a lineup full of young hitters. For the Diamondbacks, this was mostly a contract-shedding moving. They're getting two low-level prospects in return: pitchers Jeferson Mejia and Zack Godley, according to Nick Piecoro at the Arizona Republic. Mejia is a 20-year-old from the Dominican Republic who pitched 40 innings in the Arizona League for the Cubs last year with a 2.48 ERA. Godley is 24 and had a 3.09 ERA in 40 Single-A appearances last year. He was drafted in the 10th round in 2013. The Cubs still have work to do. Pitching mostly. But now they've got the guy those pitchers would be throwing the ball to and, at least, they didn't pay $82 million to get him. Actually, it looks like Montero will be everyone else's catcher. Cubs making a push for David Ross and looking to trade Castillo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted December 10, 2014 Author Share Posted December 10, 2014 Still SMH about his strong vote to keep McGaughey in the "who gets sh!tcanned" thread. But because he is a fellow Cub fan - I'm forgetting all about that. Whooooa...I took that vote back! Everyone needs to make way for Harbaugh and staff. I wonder what I said about Goodfellas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 This will make the Cubs like in teh 70's-Hold a division lead until June, then fade in the summer heat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincenzo69 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 I'm happy for the Cubs. Fans are way too loyal and that ballpark is too amazing for that team to suck plus I'm sick of watching the giants and cards win the NL every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PFSIKH Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 This will make the Cubs like in teh 70's-Hold a division lead until June, then fade in the summer heat Yup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetlife33 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Happy to hear he's not back in Boston. Let's be honest Boston ****ed up with Lester. Anyway, congrats Cubs fans enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 This will make the Cubs like in teh 70's-Hold a division lead until June, then fade in the summer heat The Cubs get lights at Wrigley Field On Aug. 8, 1988, the lights go on in Wrigley Field, which had been the only major league park where night games were not played. (Chicago Tribune photo by Frank Hanes) Wouldn't let me post the picture for some reason, Dierk - but they're there. Was there for the first night one and many since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 The Cubs get lights at Wrigley Field On Aug. 8, 1988, the lights go on in Wrigley Field, which had been the only major league park where night games were not played. (Chicago Tribune photo by Frank Hanes) Wouldn't let me post the picture for some reason, Dierk - but they're there It's not the lights, or the day games. It's the propensity for the notorious Wrigley winds to blow in during April and May, and then blow out in June, July and August. Takes a toll on a pitching staff at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 It's not the lights, or the day games. It's the propensity for the notorious Wrigley winds to blow in during April and May, and then blow out in June, July and August. Takes a toll on a pitching staff at times. Interesting theory, however these aren't those times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Interesting theory, however these aren't those times. We will see. I am positive that Bryant will be a good hitter. Interested to see what Soler can do. Baez did not excite me at all after seeing him last year. A LOT of unknowns with those Cubbies, but I can understand and respect your excitement. Wish they still played in the East with the Mets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted December 10, 2014 Author Share Posted December 10, 2014 Cubs fans' reaction to this deal reminded me of Wide Eyed Jim Norton. They only got a taste of how far this franchise can go - its insane how low the bar was in the first place. I get that they've been snakebit before by the countless claims of rebuilding the right way by other FOs, but they seem to need convincing that the Cubs are a tippy top tier major market team with the potential to be the Yankees or Dodgers as far as spending/payroll is concerned. Bill Burr's rant on Cubs fans was hysterical to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 We will see. I am positive that Bryant will be a good hitter. Interested to see what Soler can do. Baez did not excite me at all after seeing him last year. A LOT of unknowns with those Cubbies, but I can understand and respect your excitement. Wish they still played in the East with the Mets As you know bro, I've drank the kool aid and projectile vomited it out many times. Was at every Wrigley post season game that occurred after WWll until the Bartman Game and then returned the following night to witness the final choke. Bank's 500th, first night game, about 20 games in the summer of 69 collapse ... on and on. I really don't expect it to be soup this year, but they have close to double digits of very sincere prospects that need only to generate a couple of OF slots to set them for the next 5-7 years. They also haven't committed money to semi-lame pitching so we can buy a couple more guys if necessary and <drumroll> for the bonus plan - Joe Maddon to coach this relatively young group. I'm drinking the kool aid again - big glass. I'm also concerned about Baez - inability to hit breaking stuff will get you out of this game quickly. Hopefully he's coach able. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted December 10, 2014 Author Share Posted December 10, 2014 Mets-Cubs-Dodgers is going to be a pretty fun rivalry in the 2020s. These are going to be the headliner franchises for the NL pretty soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWWombat Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 FML Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Too big for the bsaeball forum. Story broken by Ken Rosenthal. 6/155. Solid as 6 years is as high as I go on a FA pitcher until Fujinami and Otani show up (even then!). Jets will need to trump by landing Harbaugh, Iupati, and Vernon Davis is one fell swoop during their offseason. Congrats on this one. Big fan of Lester, he'll be fun to watch in Chicago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Mets-Cubs-Dodgers is going to be a pretty fun rivalry in the 2020s. These are going to be the headliner franchises for the NL pretty soon. If this pans out, it would be AWESOME. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Cubs fans' reaction to this deal reminded me of Wide Eyed Jim Norton. They only got a taste of how far this franchise can go - its insane how low the bar was in the first place. I get that they've been snakebit before by the countless claims of rebuilding the right way by other FOs, but they seem to need convincing that the Cubs are a tippy top tier major market team with the potential to be the Yankees or Dodgers as far as spending/payroll is concerned. Bill Burr's rant on Cubs fans was hysterical to me. I feel like there going to be more exciting the nationals when many sweated them because of Harper. I think Baez will come along slow but when Bryant comes up it should be an exciting time as Im guessing they may already be close to a playoff spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Got Hammel for 2/20. Good news- Very underrated. I was really hoping the cubs would have grabbed david robertson. There are a little weak back there. Im wondering if they will look to improve in the bullpen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 Good news- Very underrated. I was really hoping the cubs would have grabbed david robertson. There are a little weak back there. Im wondering if they will look to improve in the bullpen. They are weak back there, not Kevin Gregg weak, but weak none the less. Don't know what Theo's plan is for that - but I'm sure he's got one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SenorGato Posted December 13, 2014 Author Share Posted December 13, 2014 Getting two years on Hammel looks great with McCarthy and Liriano both getting 3+. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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