KrankinSox

Sox not listed in the 9 teams in pursuit. Padres, Cardinals, Dodgers, and Rangers considered favorites. I'll predict he goes to STL. Just feels right.

"That ball is hit deep, it's got a chance, SURVEY SAYS....GONE!" Feel free to ride my call to the top, kid.

This is not going to happen.

Bobby boy not including the Sox on his list of teams after Castillo. Maybe sox want him tight lipped, maybe they aren't in Castillo at all, or maybe Bob has no idea what he's talking about and just saying random stuff. This is why I love Bob, he keeps us on our toes.

Sox got Freddy and Contreras before the 2004 deadline. I know this doesn't answer your question but damn, that was such a huge deadline for the eventual world series team.

"While there's no cure for lupus, current treatments focus on improving quality of life through controlling symptoms and minimizing flare-ups. This begins with lifestyle modifications, including sun protection and diet. Further disease management includes medications, such as anti-inflammatories and steroids." Hmmm, maybe you're on to something here. We can use this as an excuse to get Giolito on the juice. Genius!

He flat out stinks right now. Need a nickname for him too. Any ideas? LuPuss and Lynn going from top Cy Young contenders to worthless is just as detrimental to the team's performance as the offense.

He's been terrible this year. I like the guy but he's in the doghouse until he's not. Be better, LuPuss!

You misspelled "Sexy"

Lucass also applies but LuPuss is a better fit.

LuPuss Giolito is terrible. Hopefully Lucas returns soon.

Because I'd like to see the Cubs crash and burn

Wrigley is way too commercialized now. I'm sure it's great for Ricketts' business interests but it has ruined the vibe of the neighborhood.

Hope they all bust

They're clearly tearing it all down before building it back up. And I can't blame them. They had top 3 payroll in 2018-2020. Ricketts will spend.

I'm all here for the 2016 Cubs were cheaters storyline. Please explain.

They're going to spend in the near-term. They're cashing in on guys who are about to walk in FA, or in Happ's case, might be at his peak value. If the 2024 Cubs are still avoiding big contracts, then I'll agree with you.

Yoan Moncada was the #1 prospect in baseball. His expectation level is heightened because of that. He had a OPS+ of 116 in 2021 (good) sandwiched between a below average 2020 and so far, a bad 2022 at the plate. Even the good 2021, he only hit 14 HRs. If Yoan Moncada has pleased your expectations for him, then good for you. But I expected more from him when he was acquired. Good, solid player. Has not been the star we all had hoped for. Grandal started 2021 hitting like .185 until June although he was drawing a ton of walks. There's going to be some fans who get mad about a sub .200 batting average (even if it's not considered too relevant in the modern game, especially if you're drawing walks and hitting for power). He had a monster 2nd half and I don't think there was much complaining about him. He was maybe our best offensive player in the 2nd half. I don't recall a lot of hate about his offense. He also signed a big free agent contract so carries expectations. Joey Gallo would be coming here with no expectations. If he hits here like he did in Texas, he wouldn't receive hate. At least not from the vast majority of fans.

If he's hitting dongs, nobody will care.

If he comes here and hits, why would he be hated

Good thing I lubed up. Pathetic.

I got my monkeypox vaccine. Got nothing to worry about.

Pre-emptively lubing my ass for the pounding we are about to take in the 8th.

I've recently heard about technology that can make copies of a person's consciousness and basically extend their lifespan to infinity. I think TLR should be a candidate to be one of the first human's that we test this on. TLR for manager forever....FOREVER.