5fouls Posted January 1, 2020 Report Share Posted January 1, 2020 Enough of ancient history. Go Reds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted January 1, 2020 Report Share Posted January 1, 2020 32 minutes ago, 5fouls said: Enough of ancient history. Go Reds! Need to get a mod to lock the old one down. Go Reds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud2BAHoosier Posted January 1, 2020 Report Share Posted January 1, 2020 Go Yankees!!! Win that 28th WS...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted January 1, 2020 Report Share Posted January 1, 2020 Cubs 2020. We finally get our TV network and claiming poverty because of luxury tax. Have to love we finally get our core we've been dreaming of for decades and now we can't do anything with it but break it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted January 1, 2020 Report Share Posted January 1, 2020 3 hours ago, rico said: Bryant? Thought I'd bring this one from this morning over...I don't think he's going anywhere just yet. I know the grievance he has in might have a affect on what the Cubs do with him, but if his free agency status remains at 2022, which I think it will, they'll hold onto him...at least until the trading deadline this year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted January 1, 2020 Report Share Posted January 1, 2020 40 minutes ago, IUFLA said: 3 hours ago, rico said: Bryant? Thought I'd bring this one from this morning over...I don't think he's going anywhere just yet. I know the grievance he has in might have a affect on what the Cubs do with him, but if his free agency status remains at 2022, which I think it will, they'll hold onto him...at least until the trading deadline this year... Just my 2 cents but the way the wind is blowing I wouldn't be shocked if Bryant is dealt after the grievance situation is figured out. Nats, Braves, and Red Sox been snooping around. Red Sox are in similar deal with luxury tax. If I thought the Cubs were more than likely to lose Bryant I would trade him to Red Sox for Betts and another player. Bryant has 2 years of service while Betts has only 1. We get 1 year of Betts plus another player and take the $ after dumping a couple of contracts Castellanos. I could live with that for one year....if and this is the big if I thought Bryant was leaving in 2 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted January 2, 2020 Report Share Posted January 2, 2020 RIP Don Larsen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted January 2, 2020 Report Share Posted January 2, 2020 Twins sign Homer Bailey and Rich Hill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted January 2, 2020 Report Share Posted January 2, 2020 14 hours ago, Seeking6 said: Just my 2 cents but the way the wind is blowing I wouldn't be shocked if Bryant is dealt after the grievance situation is figured out. Nats, Braves, and Red Sox been snooping around. Red Sox are in similar deal with luxury tax. If I thought the Cubs were more than likely to lose Bryant I would trade him to Red Sox for Betts and another player. Bryant has 2 years of service while Betts has only 1. We get 1 year of Betts plus another player and take the $ after dumping a couple of contracts Castellanos. I could live with that for one year....if and this is the big if I thought Bryant was leaving in 2 years. I understand what you're saying. If we could get Betts in the manner you describe, I'm ok with that. But if we're looking to start replenishing the farm system, and get some young arms, I'd say wait until the trade deadline. Better "fishing" then I think... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted January 2, 2020 Report Share Posted January 2, 2020 19 minutes ago, IUFLA said: I understand what you're saying. If we could get Betts in the manner you describe, I'm ok with that. But if we're looking to start replenishing the farm system, and get some young arms, I'd say wait until the trade deadline. Better "fishing" then I think... I think it comes down to if the Cubs feel they can win with the current roster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted January 2, 2020 Report Share Posted January 2, 2020 1 hour ago, rico said: I think it comes down to if the Cubs feel they can win with the current roster. I think you're right. They want to see if Ross can do what Maddon couldn't with what most see as an abundance of talent. I'm worried about the pitching though. Lester is a little long in the tooth and was inconsistent last year. Seemed to wear down as the season went along. Darvish should be ok, but he's inconsistent as well. Hendricks is pretty reliable, as is Quintana, but they're both middle of the rotation guys...who #5 is remains to be seen... I think the bullpen will be better. Kimbrel should benefit from a full spring training, and I saw where Morrow resigned. He'd be a great setup guy if he can get his form back. Cautiously optimistic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted January 2, 2020 Report Share Posted January 2, 2020 2 minutes ago, IUFLA said: I think you're right. They want to see if Ross can do what Maddon couldn't with what most see as an abundance of talent. I'm worried about the pitching though. Lester is a little long in the tooth and was inconsistent last year. Seemed to wear down as the season went along. Darvish should be ok, but he's inconsistent as well. Hendricks is pretty reliable, as is Quintana, but they're both middle of the rotation guys...who #5 is remains to be seen... I think the bullpen will be better. Kimbrel should benefit from a full spring training, and I saw where Morrow resigned. He'd be a great setup guy if he can get his form back. Cautiously optimistic... Personally, I think that is the wise approach to take. See where you stand come the AS break and then act accordingly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted January 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2020 5 hours ago, IUFLA said: RIP Don Larsen... The premier example in sports of 'you don't have to be a legend to do something legendary'. He will forever be remembered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted January 2, 2020 Report Share Posted January 2, 2020 10 hours ago, IUFLA said: I think you're right. They want to see if Ross can do what Maddon couldn't with what most see as an abundance of talent. I'm worried about the pitching though. Lester is a little long in the tooth and was inconsistent last year. Seemed to wear down as the season went along. Darvish should be ok, but he's inconsistent as well. Hendricks is pretty reliable, as is Quintana, but they're both middle of the rotation guys...who #5 is remains to be seen... I think the bullpen will be better. Kimbrel should benefit from a full spring training, and I saw where Morrow resigned. He'd be a great setup guy if he can get his form back. Cautiously optimistic... Time will tell. I know your thoughts on Maddon and I'm sure you know my mine. Maddon so far is the greatest manager the Cubs have ever had. Until Ross can deliver a title and 4 straight playoff appearances, 2 NLCS,etc.....he'll be a step down. With that said I believe the last 2 years of "failure" has been squarely on the players. Maybe a new approach or voice will work. Seemed to help the 2002 Hoosiers.....but we saw what happened with a coach with zero head coaching experience. Might work on the short but not on the long. Hopefully it doesn't work that way with Ross. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted January 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2020 26 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: Time will tell. I know your thoughts on Maddon and I'm sure you know my mine. Maddon so far is the greatest manager the Cubs have ever had. Until Ross can deliver a title and 4 straight playoff appearances, 2 NLCS,etc.....he'll be a step down. With that said I believe the last 2 years of "failure" has been squarely on the players. Maybe a new approach or voice will work. Seemed to help the 2002 Hoosiers.....but we saw what happened with a coach with zero head coaching experience. Might work on the short but not on the long. Hopefully it doesn't work that way with Ross. Your post about Maddon being the greatest got me curious, so I looked it up. Can someone tell me what in the world the Cubs were doing in 1961 when they changed managers 8 times? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Chicago_Cubs_managers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted January 2, 2020 Report Share Posted January 2, 2020 21 minutes ago, 5fouls said: Your post about Maddon being the greatest got me curious, so I looked it up. Can someone tell me what in the world the Cubs were doing in 1961 when they changed managers 8 times? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Chicago_Cubs_managers College of Coaches season I believe for 2 or 3 seasons. You can google or wiki but just another in Cubs history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted January 2, 2020 Report Share Posted January 2, 2020 9 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: College of Coaches season I believe for 2 or 3 seasons. You can google or wiki but just another in Cubs history. Yeah, the good old college of coaches...like at that time Cubs opponents didn't have enough to laugh about... The list of Cubs managers over my lifetime is almost as illustrious as the list of Bears quarterbacks, post Sid Luckman... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud2BAHoosier Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 Wow! Just saw where Yankees pitcher, Domingo German has been suspended for 63 games! He already missed 18 games from the end of last season and could have been a difference maker in the playoffs..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 15 minutes ago, Proud2BAHoosier said: Wow! Just saw where Yankees pitcher, Domingo German has been suspended for 63 games! He already missed 18 games from the end of last season and could have been a difference maker in the playoffs..... Better hope he doesn't get popped again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zlinedavid Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 12 hours ago, 5fouls said: Your post about Maddon being the greatest got me curious, so I looked it up. Can someone tell me what in the world the Cubs were doing in 1961 when they changed managers 8 times? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Chicago_Cubs_managers Did anyone advise Old Man Wrigley to put the little glass pipe away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 1 hour ago, Zlinedavid said: Did anyone advise Old Man Wrigley to put the little glass pipe away? The real problem was, the Wrigleys sold them to even worse owners...The Chicago Tribune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 The Reds, Cards, and Rangers appear to be the front runners for Marcell Ozuna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted January 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 3 hours ago, rico said: The Reds, Cards, and Rangers appear to be the front runners for Marcell Ozuna Reds obviously don't believe in Aquino if they are still pursuing outfielders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 Just now, 5fouls said: Reds obviously don't believe in Aquino if they are still pursuing outfielders. I would like to think Aquino is safe for now...but Winker and Senzel ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted January 3, 2020 Report Share Posted January 3, 2020 47 minutes ago, 5fouls said: Reds obviously don't believe in Aquino if they are still pursuing outfielders. I think the Reds can't depend on Winker or Senzel can stay healthy for a full season. I would like to trade both of them and more prospects to the Indians for Lindor and sign Ozuna. 1) Shagoo(sp)? from Japan- CF 2) Votto- 1B 3) Lindor- SS 4) Suarez- 3B 5) Moustakas- 2B 6) Ozuna- LF 7) Aquino- RF 8) Barnhart- C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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