southsider2k5 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted October 31, 2011 Author Share Posted October 31, 2011 PWSullivan Paul Sullivan Ramirez tells CUbs he's not exercising $16 million option, as expected. Cubs save $2 million buyout, get draft picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 Theo will hit 80 hr's and pitch 20 shutouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted October 31, 2011 Share Posted October 31, 2011 OzzieGuillen: Filming Pepsi commercial en venezuela wit Carlos Z and Bobby yesss http://t.co/oXzXt70i Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 God I am already so sick of all the Cubs talk on the radio.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 QUOTE (EvilJester99 @ Nov 1, 2011 -> 07:14 AM) God I am already so sick of all the Cubs talk on the radio.. Combined with the Bears bye week & NBA lockout, it is has been nonstop. (Unfortunately no cares about hockey still) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 God I am already so sick of all the Cubs talk on the radio.. I would gladly trade the non-stop Louisville/Kentucky basketball talk, even in May-September, for the non-stop Cubs talk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swingandalongonetoleft Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 I really don't think Epstein will have an open checkbook, especially in his first year. That is how Hendry put the Cubs into the situation they currently find themselves in. Saber guys usually work better on limited funds too (Tampa Bay is exhibit A). Interesting dynamics this offseason. You have two first baseman on the market and a shiny new hire by the Cubs. Instinct tells you to make an even bigger splash and get one of these once in a lifetime guys (Pujols/Fielder) away from another team in your very division nonetheless, but the right guy for the job may be the one who was already there this year (Pena). I think Epstein should put his focus and resources elsewhere on the roster. I also think you let Quade ride out his deal and then let him go next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Monday, they declined the $3 million option of pitcher Jeff Samardzija. The Cubs can cut Samardzija's $2.8 million salary by as much as 20 percent, paying him $2.24 million in 2012. Samardzija signed a five-year, $10 million deal on the day of the 2007 Cubs Convention, with options in 2012 and 2013. He has a $3.5 million option in 2013, when he'll be arbitration-eligible. Link The Cubs also must work out a deal to pay the Red Sox compensation for the Epstein signing. Commissioner Bud Selig gave the two teams until Tuesday to cut a deal, threatening to become the sole arbiter if they could not get anything done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 I can think of a Chicago team that could really use Samardzija right about now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Nov 1, 2011 -> 09:27 AM) I can think of a Chicago team that could really use Samardzija right about now. Eh, that ship has sailed. I cant really see him being much more than a Brian Finneran at this point in his career, it wasnt like he was blessed with amazing speed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Nov 1, 2011 -> 09:27 AM) I can think of a Chicago team that could really use Samardzija right about now. Meh. They already have one grindy white WR, they don't need another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clyons Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Now available for your reading "pleasure:" http://www.amazon.com/When-Theo-Met-Tom-eb...7303&sr=8-2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 QUOTE (PlaySumFnJurny @ Nov 1, 2011 -> 06:59 PM) Now available for your reading "pleasure:" http://www.amazon.com/When-Theo-Met-Tom-eb...7303&sr=8-2 "world-reknown curse-breaker Theo Epstein." LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 Paul Sullivan talking today about Cubs wanting to sign Buehrle if he lowers his price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 QUOTE (PlaySumFnJurny @ Nov 1, 2011 -> 05:59 PM) Now available for your reading "pleasure:" http://www.amazon.com/When-Theo-Met-Tom-eb...7303&sr=8-2 lmao. Unbelievable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 QUOTE (fathom @ Nov 1, 2011 -> 11:16 PM) Paul Sullivan talking today about Cubs wanting to sign Buehrle if he lowers his price. That actually doesn't fit well with the supposed Theo et al. motto of "Focus in bringing in players with prime years left" that they keep stressing. Basically, that would have to be Mark! giving the Cubs a better home town discount than the Sox and the Sox deciding they don't want him. Craziness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share Posted November 2, 2011 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 2, 2011 -> 08:15 AM) That actually doesn't fit well with the supposed Theo et al. motto of "Focus in bringing in players with prime years left" that they keep stressing. Basically, that would have to be Mark! giving the Cubs a better home town discount than the Sox and the Sox deciding they don't want him. Craziness. the only way that flies is if Mark totally bought into Guillen and is pissed at the way he got treated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 holy crap the coverage of this thing is not slowing down The SCORE covered it for an hour and a half this morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Nov 2, 2011 -> 01:44 PM) holy crap the coverage of this thing is not slowing down The SCORE covered it for an hour and a half this morning You talking about Theo or Buehrle? The Buehrle-Cubs talk has been on the radio a lot this morning. I still say I'd be STUNNED, as I can't see someone like Buehrle signing with the rival of his two beloved teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan4life_2007 Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Nov 2, 2011 -> 07:44 AM) holy crap the coverage of this thing is not slowing down The SCORE covered it for an hour and a half this morning No hoops. Hockey? Yuck. Bears talk usually gets going Thursday through Saturday. And the White Sox just signed Jeff Manto. It's somewhat understandable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 QUOTE (fathom @ Nov 2, 2011 -> 10:17 AM) You talking about Theo or Buehrle? The Buehrle-Cubs talk has been on the radio a lot this morning. I still say I'd be STUNNED, as I can't see someone like Buehrle signing with the rival of his two beloved teams. My entire attitude towards Buehrle will swing as far is it possibly can in the blink of an eye if he does that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted November 2, 2011 Author Share Posted November 2, 2011 jonmorosi Jon Morosi #Cubs announce Mike Quade won't return in 2012. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 @PWSullivan Theo says next manager "must have managerial or coaching experience at the major league." That rules out Ryno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted November 2, 2011 Share Posted November 2, 2011 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Nov 2, 2011 -> 01:55 PM) @PWSullivan Theo says next manager "must have managerial or coaching experience at the major league." That rules out Ryno. I was going to see here comes Ryno, but now who knows. Just another retread I'm guessing unless Theo has Tito in the fold already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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