***Chicago Cubs Thread*** (2 Viewers)

[Grahamburn]

Padres seem hot on Baez.

 

[shady inc]

RizzOMG

W

 

[Grahamburn]

RizzOMG

W

Extra large huevos.

 

[Grahamburn]

Isn't Dan Haren a San Diego guy?

 

[jagbag]

Isn't Dan Haren a San Diego guy?

Yes he is. 1 1/2 hours left until the deadline.

I'm hoping Castro is gone. Doubt it will happen, but I can hope,wish and pray.

 

[jagbag]

Crap, Castro still a Cub.

A fairly dull trade deadline.

Haren is big upgrade over Beeler/Richard. Basically gave up nothing to get him.

Tommy Hunter a nice bullpen piece with Ramirez on the DL. Had to give up Lake, but he wasn't really in the picture anymore. He's out of options, so he would most likely be gone at seasons end.

Two good moves, but nothing that will grab the headlines.

 

[Grahamburn]

Two good moves, but nothing that will grab the headlines.

Sometimes those are the best kind. Haren solidifies the rotation, which was completely necessary to give them a chance to make a run.

 

[shady inc]

RizzOMG

W

 

[boubucarow]

Following the team this year has been entertaining. All of the talk has swayed from definitely playoff bound to not this year after every streak of good or bad play. On team with so many young hitters, the streakiness had to be expected.

 

[Grahamburn]

Following the team this year has been entertaining. All of the talk has swayed from definitely playoff bound to not this year after every streak of good or bad play. On team with so many young hitters, the streakiness had to be expected.

It definitely feels that way. It's difficult to not overreact when you follow the team every day. Some games the entire lineup looks lost.

 

[Wrigley]

sWeep

 

[jagbag]

sWeep

Gotta love it.

Sure is nice playing a team depleted from some of it's better players, right after the trade deadline.

However, you still have to win them, and they did just that.

10 games over .500.

 

[boubucarow]

Even for the final wildcard and only 4 games back of the Pirates.

 

[Grahamburn]

Big week. 3 against Pittsburgh. 4 against San Francisco.

 

[Annyong]

Francisco, that's fun to say.

 

[shady inc]

should have called the game much sooner last night.

 

[Annyong]

should have called the game much sooner last night.

Gotta get that sweet sweet concession $

 

[Encyclopedia Brown]

Jorge Soler walked....twice in tonight's game.

 

[Annyong]

He was able to lay off a couple breaking balls in the dirt too

 

[boubucarow]

Castro look better at the plate then he has all year.

 

[pantagrapher]

Castro look better at the plate then he has all year.

And in the field.

 

[shady inc]

#weareamazinggood

 

[Grahamburn]

Jorge Soler walked....twice in tonight's game.

He was able to lay off a couple breaking balls in the dirt too

Castro look better at the plate then he has all year.

Castro look better at the plate then he has all year.

And in the field.

Do we believe in miracles?!

 

[shady inc]

the 6th inning has been fun

 

[shady inc]

the 6th inning has been fun

Nvm

 

[Wrigley]

schWarber

 

[Grahamburn]

schWarber

He's making Bryant look like a Little Leaguer.

 

[Wrigley]

schWarber

He's making Bryant look like a Little Leaguer.

Just think how epic it'll be when Bryant does figure it out.

 

[Wrigley]

This team is rolling

W

 

[shady inc]

Nice to see soler have a few big hits. Heading to the game tomorrow, can't wait!!

 

[Wrigley]

Nice to see soler have a few big hits. Heading to the game tomorrow, can't wait!!

Nice.

Going to the cell next Friday.

 

[Grahamburn]

Nice to see soler have a few big hits. Heading to the game tomorrow, can't wait!!

He's finally laying off that slider down and away.

 

[Annyong]

Was at the game yesterday, holy crap Soler is a huge dude.

 

[Wrigley]

W

I've got a boner

 

[Annyong]

W

I've got a boner

Huge series and the bats have responded. Love it.

 

[pantagrapher]

Old Man Peavy starts swearing at Schwarber. Schwarbz, looking genuinely curious, yells back "What?"

 

[Wrigley]

sWeep

 

[Grahamburn]

Old Man Peavy starts swearing at Schwarber. Schwarbz, looking genuinely curious, yells back "What?"

Hilarious. I guess he should apologize to Jake for trying to tee off on the garbage he was tossing up there.

 

[Wrigley]

Not playing is the only thing slowing this team down

 

[Wrigley]

Castro to see time at 2nd and 3rd.

 

[pantagrapher]

Castro to see time at 2nd and 3rd.

Cubs beat writer was just on the radio and said the team is no longer giving consideration to Castro's trade value and will treat him in whatever way benefits the their chances this season. Basically said it's an absolute certainty he's gone this offseason and they'll take what they can get for him.

 

[Grahamburn]

Castro to see time at 2nd and 3rd.

Cubs beat writer was just on the radio and said the team is no longer giving consideration to Castro's trade value and will treat him in whatever way benefits the their chances this season. Basically said it's an absolute certainty he's gone this offseason and they'll take what they can get for him.

Coghlan is a free agent. I don't know how much I like counting on Baez.

 

[Annyong]

Castro to see time at 2nd and 3rd.

Cubs beat writer was just on the radio and said the team is no longer giving consideration to Castro's trade value and will treat him in whatever way benefits the their chances this season. Basically said it's an absolute certainty he's gone this offseason and they'll take what they can get for him.

Coghlan is a free agent. I don't know how much I like counting on Baez.

I'd love to see Cogs, and his beautiful hairless chest, back here next year.

 

[Grahamburn]

Castro to see time at 2nd and 3rd.

Cubs beat writer was just on the radio and said the team is no longer giving consideration to Castro's trade value and will treat him in whatever way benefits the their chances this season. Basically said it's an absolute certainty he's gone this offseason and they'll take what they can get for him.

Coghlan is a free agent. I don't know how much I like counting on Baez.

I'd love to see Cogs, and his beautiful hairless chest, back here next year.

Me too, but Scott Boras will probably suggest he go elsewhere. I also think Coghlan will jump at the opportunity to be an every day player. He'll always be platooned against lefties in Chicago.

 

[pantagrapher]

Castro to see time at 2nd and 3rd.

Cubs beat writer was just on the radio and said the team is no longer giving consideration to Castro's trade value and will treat him in whatever way benefits the their chances this season. Basically said it's an absolute certainty he's gone this offseason and they'll take what they can get for him.

Coghlan is a free agent. I don't know how much I like counting on Baez.

I'd love to see Cogs, and his beautiful hairless chest, back here next year.

That milky-white little angel is starting at 2B again tonight.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

Cubs will sign Zobrist in the off-season.

 

[Annyong]

+15 now. 2.5 behind Pitt for the #1 WC. Good stuff tonight. Haren looked good early but wore down. He's not gonna be an innings eater

 

[Good Posting Judge]

Pirates 4, Cubs 2.

W: Cole, L: Lester, S: Melancon

HR: Walker

 

[Annyong]

Neal Moon Walker sucks

 

[Grahamburn]

Pirates 4, Cubs 2.

W: Cole, L: Lester, S: Melancon

HR: Walker

The Cubs would be pretty dumb to start Lester in a play in game against the Pirates. They'd run all over him.