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johnk5150 wrote:
Cubs fans are sick of hearing it.
We have the best farm system in baseball according to Baseball Prospectus . Blah frigging blah.
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...we stopped at a restaurant to eat and I was wearing a Sludge shirt. Someone came up and asked me if I read the messageboard - I touched cloth for a split second and then said the shirt was my husband's and just looked at them retardedly.
Heenan Snuka wrote:Milwaukee was horrible last year and are in first place this year
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It was an interview with a BP that updated his rankings after the trade. It was probably just his opinion .killeverything wrote:Huh? Really? The last rankings ( currently ) that I recall had Boston at #1. Then with what Luhnow is doing in Houston, the Astros are supposed to the alltime greatest. Didn't SI even say that? I know it's Sports Illustrated, but still.johnk5150 wrote:Now Baseball Prospectus is calling the Cubs farm system the best in history. Jesus .
I'm so sick if hearing how good they're going to be.
As I've said it before I think Chicago is the make or break for Theo. Boston was Duquette and Henry's money. In fact Theo had more fuckups than successes in FA with the Sox, in fact look at the clusterfuck he left there. So he really has to succeed in Chitown to be legendary. If he does though can you imagine? He'll be folk hero status.
The Samardwhatever trade on Chicago's part looks brilliant.
2014 Red Sox - From worst to first and quite possibly back to worst again.FullDJacket wrote:Who is worse?
2009 Mets, finish .400 the year after they almost win NL east
2003 Red Sox, can't win for a 100 years and lose to yankees in game 7
2014 Chicago cubs ?
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Fair enough, it's all subjective anyway. The last rankings I read were from a few weeks ago.johnk5150 wrote:It was an interview with a BP that updated his rankings after the trade. It was probably just his opinion .killeverything wrote:Huh? Really? The last rankings ( currently ) that I recall had Boston at #1. Then with what Luhnow is doing in Houston, the Astros are supposed to the alltime greatest. Didn't SI even say that? I know it's Sports Illustrated, but still.johnk5150 wrote:Now Baseball Prospectus is calling the Cubs farm system the best in history. Jesus .
I'm so sick if hearing how good they're going to be.
As I've said it before I think Chicago is the make or break for Theo. Boston was Duquette and Henry's money. In fact Theo had more fuckups than successes in FA with the Sox, in fact look at the clusterfuck he left there. So he really has to succeed in Chitown to be legendary. If he does though can you imagine? He'll be folk hero status.
The Samardwhatever trade on Chicago's part looks brilliant.
http://www.bleedcubbieblue.com/2014/7/7 ... p-50-lists
I'll take a couple of those arms. I'll drive Castro to O'Hare myself for one of their pitchers.killeverything wrote:
Fair enough, it's all subjective anyway. The last rankings I read were from a few weeks ago.
Speaking of which with addition of Russell and Castro already on the roster, the top rumor going around is the Nats look to acquire a young SS via trade.
I expect another move soon.
i hear you. At the very least boston is still one of those cities where baseball is still more popular than football. Thats my impression anyway.Facedown wrote:2014 Red Sox - From worst to first and quite possibly back to worst again.FullDJacket wrote:Who is worse?
2009 Mets, finish .400 the year after they almost win NL east
2003 Red Sox, can't win for a 100 years and lose to yankees in game 7
2014 Chicago cubs ?
Patriots popularity started with Parcells and they took over when they were winning Championships.FullDJacket wrote:i hear you. At the very least boston is still one of those cities where baseball is still more popular than football. Thats my impression anyway.
Its pretty much only boston and st louis left on that list
bonedog wrote:I let Facedown get the better of me
bonedog wrote:My first kid will be born when I am 47.
bonedog wrote:I suck at sludging.
I haven't been back to Boston since '05, but when I was there if I didn't have prior knowledge of the Pats, I wouldn't have known they exist. This was also during baseball season so I realize that might have had something to do with the lack of flyers, merch, etc.Facedown wrote:Patriots popularity started with Parcells and they took over when they were winning Championships.FullDJacket wrote:i hear you. At the very least boston is still one of those cities where baseball is still more popular than football. Thats my impression anyway.
Its pretty much only boston and st louis left on that list
Red Sox were still close but when they finally broke through in 04, people had nothing to complain about anymore and that resulted in less interest.
Sox will always be huge but the Pats are the top of the heap until Brady and Belichick are gone.
Phillies want either Baez, Castro, or Russell in return. The first two would have to clear waivers, which won't happen. So unless the Cubs are willing to part with Russell (and whatever else it would take), I don't see it happening either...killeverything wrote: Chicago is the team that claimed Cole Hammels off waivers. The Cubs need a frontline starter and have the prospects to deal, but I don't really see it going through.
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Yeah. Sox will always have the bigger core so they will never go away but the Pats own it now. Bruins and Celtics flip flop for 3rd and fourth (Bruins have third now) but it will all change in the next few years.killeverything wrote: Has it changed that much?
bonedog wrote:I let Facedown get the better of me
bonedog wrote:My first kid will be born when I am 47.
bonedog wrote:I suck at sludging.
They can have Baez......he's proving to be a total bust.Phillies want either Baez, Castro, or Russell in return.
Yep, he looks a lot like Adam Dunn so far. A few bombs and a whole bunch of whiffs. Maybe he'll learn some zone recognition down the line, but right now he has NONE.Leppardmania wrote:They can have Baez......he's proving to be a total bust.Phillies want either Baez, Castro, or Russell in return.
Dusty Baker and Lou Piniella say "wait and see".Leppardmania wrote:Cubs get Maddon......are the pieces finally starting to come together?
LOL....good point. Though both of those guys can say they managed the Cubs into the playoffs.Lardbucket wrote:Dusty Baker and Lou Piniella say "wait and see".Leppardmania wrote:Cubs get Maddon......are the pieces finally starting to come together?
No.I wonder if Cubs fans would be satisfied with an NL Championship trophy?
Are you drunk? I don't know what kind of romantic bullshit is in the air when a veteran coach takes that job thinking he'll be the guy to win it all. I'm stunned Leyland, Lasorda or Showalter haven't taken that gig thinking it will be different this time with them. I'm amazed how quickly that job ages and drives once sane winners crazy/to drink.Leppardmania wrote:Cubs get Maddon......are the pieces finally starting to come together?
New manager but the losing will continue. Cubs fans care more about the number of beers they can drink within 9 innings.johnk5150 wrote:Are you drunk? I don't know what kind of romantic bullshit is in the air when a veteran coach takes that job thinking he'll be the guy to win it all. I'm stunned Leyland, Lasorda or Showalter haven't taken that gig thinking it will be different this time with them. I'm amazed how quickly that job ages and drives once sane winners crazy/to drink.Leppardmania wrote:Cubs get Maddon......are the pieces finally starting to come together?
I don't think the Cubs are going to be losing for that much longer. They've got the resources and farm to make some waves soon. In fact I wouldn't be surprised if they're soon "the team to watch."Machado wrote:New manager but the losing will continue. Cubs fans care more about the number of beers they can drink within 9 innings.johnk5150 wrote:Are you drunk? I don't know what kind of romantic bullshit is in the air when a veteran coach takes that job thinking he'll be the guy to win it all. I'm stunned Leyland, Lasorda or Showalter haven't taken that gig thinking it will be different this time with them. I'm amazed how quickly that job ages and drives once sane winners crazy/to drink.Leppardmania wrote:Cubs get Maddon......are the pieces finally starting to come together?
The fans could care less about the team winning a few games here and there.
Tickets were going for under a buck on Stubhub last year. By the thousands. You'll have trouble. When are you coming?Machado wrote:John
Give me some advice here. Planning to visit Chicago late summer. During my visit the Cubs are playing at Wrigley.
Do I have a realistic chance of buying tickets to a game while I am in town or is that virtually impossible??
Labor Day weekend. Friend is getting married. Never been to Chicago. Looking forward to seeing a game at Wrigley if possible. I have not even consideredjohnk5150 wrote:Tickets were going for under a buck on Stubhub last year. By the thousands. You'll have trouble. When are you coming?Machado wrote:John
Give me some advice here. Planning to visit Chicago late summer. During my visit the Cubs are playing at Wrigley.
Do I have a realistic chance of buying tickets to a game while I am in town or is that virtually impossible??
Should have read no trouble .Machado wrote:Labor Day weekend. Friend is getting married. Never been to Chicago. Looking forward to seeing a game at Wrigley if possible. I have not even consideredjohnk5150 wrote:Tickets were going for under a buck on Stubhub last year. By the thousands. You'll have trouble. When are you coming?Machado wrote:John
Give me some advice here. Planning to visit Chicago late summer. During my visit the Cubs are playing at Wrigley.
Do I have a realistic chance of buying tickets to a game while I am in town or is that virtually impossible??
watching a game at US Cellular, LOL!!!
You should consider it. USCF is a very nice ballpark (especially the lower deck), tickets can be had for reasonable prices, the food and drink are very good, and it's not too far from my favorite concert venue, Reggie's. In fact, Reggie's has had a great deal on Sundays for a couple years now - stop by in the morning for their BBQ buffet and you can get a free ticket to the Sox game and a free shuttle to and from the ballpark.Machado wrote:Labor Day weekend. Friend is getting married. Never been to Chicago. Looking forward to seeing a game at Wrigley if possible. I have not even consideredjohnk5150 wrote:Tickets were going for under a buck on Stubhub last year. By the thousands. You'll have trouble. When are you coming?Machado wrote:John
Give me some advice here. Planning to visit Chicago late summer. During my visit the Cubs are playing at Wrigley.
Do I have a realistic chance of buying tickets to a game while I am in town or is that virtually impossible??
watching a game at US Cellular, LOL!!!
