fathom Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Well I guess Saladino won't be the lead Chicago story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Well that was bound to happen. Better now than in the Wild Card game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 ugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUSTgottaBELIEVE Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 QUOTE (thxfrthmmrs @ Aug 30, 2015 -> 09:47 PM) That's comparing apples to oranges, there are so many factors that played in Greinke's season so far, 1 being this is his contract year, the other being that he's been extremely lucky. He currently has the 2nd lowest BABIP in the league at .234, for comparisons sake his career BABIP is .300. Sale is at .290 career wise FYI. If you were wondering why Greinke became so good this year, look no further. Sale will get better in the NL, but he won't shave 1 full run off his ERA. Just because he's facing a pitcher instead of a DH or that you are trying to extrapolate a 91 inning career sample size is not a convincing argument. see that's the thing it's not just the DH factor. yes, that's part of it but as a league the NL has FAR worse hitters (and pitchers) than the AL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananarchy Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 The Cubs are so good it hurts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 QUOTE (AustinIllini @ Aug 31, 2015 -> 02:53 AM) The Cubs are so good it hurts. They currently have two starting pitchers they can rely on. Still think Theo absolutely screwed up trade deadline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananarchy Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 QUOTE (JUSTgottaBELIEVE @ Aug 30, 2015 -> 09:52 PM) see that's the thing it's not just the DH factor. yes, that's part of it but as a league the NL has FAR worse hitters (and pitchers) than the AL. Yeah and we are still horses*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daa84 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 the Scott Feldman trade has to be one of the worst in the last 20 years. Also didn't realize arrieta is 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUSTgottaBELIEVE Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 like J4L said a few weeks ago, no hitters aren't even a big deal anymore (especially when pitching against NL teams) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananarchy Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 (edited) QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 30, 2015 -> 09:53 PM) They currently have two starting pitchers they can rely on. Still think Theo absolutely screwed up trade deadline. You would be wrong. This season is gravy. You better believe the Flubs are the favorite for David Price. Epstein isn't shortsighted. No high end Cub prospect is worth a rental. Edited August 31, 2015 by AustinIllini Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUSTgottaBELIEVE Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 QUOTE (AustinIllini @ Aug 30, 2015 -> 09:53 PM) Yeah and we are still horses*** Cubs aren't even a playoff team in the AL. they'd be fortunate to be 5 games over .500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 QUOTE (daa84 @ Aug 31, 2015 -> 03:53 AM) the Scott Feldman trade has to be one of the worst in the last 20 years. Also didn't realize arrieta is 29 Especially if Eloy Jimenez turns into a monster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 What is the hype level in Chicago right now compared to the Kerry Wood strikeout game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Aug 31, 2015 -> 03:55 AM) What is the hype level in Chicago right now compared to the Kerry Wood strikeout game? Nowhere close Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananarchy Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 QUOTE (JUSTgottaBELIEVE @ Aug 30, 2015 -> 09:55 PM) Cubs aren't even a playoff team in the AL. they'd be fortunate to be 5 games over .500 Cubs still aren't in the AL, so this comment is irrelevant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUSTgottaBELIEVE Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 QUOTE (AustinIllini @ Aug 30, 2015 -> 09:55 PM) You would be wrong. This season is gravy. You better believe the Flubs are the favorite for David Price. Epstein isn't shortsighted. No high end Cub prospect is worth a rental. if he signs Price in the offseason, can he afford Arrieta after the 2017 season when hits free agency? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUSTgottaBELIEVE Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 QUOTE (AustinIllini @ Aug 30, 2015 -> 09:57 PM) Cubs still aren't in the AL, so this comment is irrelevant. so was yours... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 QUOTE (JUSTgottaBELIEVE @ Aug 31, 2015 -> 02:57 AM) if he signs Price in the offseason, can he afford Arrieta after the 2017 season when hits free agency? Sure since their offense is incredibly cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananarchy Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 30, 2015 -> 09:57 PM) Nowhere close The Cubs are happy for a no hitter, but the stakes are raised. It is about building something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananarchy Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 QUOTE (JUSTgottaBELIEVE @ Aug 30, 2015 -> 09:57 PM) if he signs Price in the offseason, can he afford Arrieta after the 2017 season when hits free agency? MLB has no cap and the team has 4 contributing rookies on offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose Abreu Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Sox fans with Cubs fan friends like me, brace yourself for the Arrieta > Sale comments this week... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananarchy Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 QUOTE (JUSTgottaBELIEVE @ Aug 30, 2015 -> 09:57 PM) so was yours... My comment was true, yours was uninformed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUSTgottaBELIEVE Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 QUOTE (fathom @ Aug 30, 2015 -> 09:57 PM) Sure since their offense is incredibly cheap potentially $500-550M tied up in 3 pitchers sounds like a pretty steep investment regardless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bananarchy Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Aug 30, 2015 -> 09:59 PM) Sox fans with Cubs fan friends like me, brace yourself for the Arrieta > Sale comments this week... He's certainly no Sale, but next season he won't have to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thxfrthmmrs Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 QUOTE (JUSTgottaBELIEVE @ Aug 30, 2015 -> 09:52 PM) see that's the thing it's not just the DH factor. yes, that's part of it but as a league the NL has FAR worse hitters (and pitchers) than the AL. See edit in my earlier comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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