|
mcmagic posted:It would be incredible if the scumfucks in that Houston "Dynasty" can't even make the playoffs with 3 wild cards. You hate baseball more than any other human being alive, you should be enjoying your early offseason.
|
#
?
Sep 27, 2023 21:13
|
|
|
|
| # ? Jun 10, 2024 23:25 |
|
|
Accidentally posted this in the postmortem thread https://twitter.com/PitchingNinja/status/1706829281991720965?s=20
|
|
#
?
Sep 27, 2023 21:34
|
|
|
That is the worst part. https://twitter.com/ZackMeisel/status/1707128948008595853
|
|
#
?
Sep 27, 2023 22:11
|
|
|
Did they leave the Creedence?
|
|
#
?
Sep 27, 2023 22:15
|
|
|
Niwrad posted:That is the worst part. I didn’t know Trevor Bauer was back in Cleveland.
|
|
#
?
Sep 27, 2023 22:22
|
|
|
Sydin posted:They need to bring back Bellinger or the offense is substantially downgraded. They also need an actual 3B who can hit, sorry all credit to Madrigal for taking to the position so well defensively but he's also hit just 83 wRC+ this year and has hamstrings made of twigs, he needs to be considered at best a bench guy going forward. Maybe they can push Morel up to passable at defense there in the offseason. With Ohtani's injury and presumed meteoric cost, I'm going to guess the Cubs pivot to Yamamoto over him but who knows. I think bringing back Bellinger is all you'd really need to do from an offensive standpoint. Their offense is pretty good and I'd be fine with giving Mervis a shot at 1st (maybe with a vet that can platoon with him). Plus they have guys like Canario and PCA who are close, if not ready to join the team. If they can sign Bellinger and re-tool the bullpen, they should be a good team next year. Maybe add another starter if Stroman walks. They have a slew of almost ready arms in the minors. With that said, I doubt they'll bring back Bellinger. He's going to cost some money and a lot of teams would love a left-handed power bat in the middle of the order. The Ricketts are not serious owners. My guess is they'll claim that Bellinger isn't a priority because he would block PCA or some poo poo. Even though PCA could probably use another season in AAA.
|
|
#
?
Sep 27, 2023 22:23
|
|
|
Niwrad posted:I think bringing back Bellinger is all you'd really need to do from an offensive standpoint. Their offense is pretty good and I'd be fine with giving Mervis a shot at 1st (maybe with a vet that can platoon with him). Plus they have guys like Canario and PCA who are close, if not ready to join the team. If they can sign Bellinger and re-tool the bullpen, they should be a good team next year. Maybe add another starter if Stroman walks. They have a slew of almost ready arms in the minors. I remember seeing bits from interviews with Stroman saying he wants to stay in Chicago, but I wouldn’t be surprised if the Ricketts decide to not spend money on keeping him or Belli. They’re not Papa Steve with the “screw it I have money” way of spending on players
|
|
#
?
Sep 27, 2023 22:31
|
|
|
Big Mean Jerk posted:You hate baseball more than any other human being alive, you should be enjoying your early offseason. I like watching lovely people lose.
|
|
#
?
Sep 27, 2023 22:31
|
|
|
mcmagic posted:I like watching lovely people lose. No wonder you're a Yankees fan
|
|
#
?
Sep 27, 2023 22:35
|
|
|
mcmagic posted:I like watching lovely people lose. this is too easy come on
|
|
#
?
Sep 27, 2023 22:36
|
|
|
MrMidnight posted:No wonder you're a Jets fan
|
|
#
?
Sep 27, 2023 22:42
|
|
|
MrMidnight posted:No wonder you're a Rutgers fan
|
|
#
?
Sep 27, 2023 22:43
|
|
|
Miz Kriss posted:I remember seeing bits from interviews with Stroman saying he wants to stay in Chicago, but I wouldn’t be surprised if the Ricketts decide to not spend money on keeping him or Belli. They’re not Papa Steve with the “screw it I have money” way of spending on players They should be top 5 in payroll every season (they're I think 13th now). Keeping Bellinger barely breaks them into the top 10, especially if they lose Stroman. What would Bellinger go for on the market? 6 years, $180 million? I feel like his injury history and the fact he doesn't play middle infield will drive the price down a bit from what we've seen from other big signings. I guess you can make a case that he can seamlessly shift to RF or 1B later in his contract. But there are some risks.
|
|
#
?
Sep 27, 2023 22:50
|
|
|
Miz Kriss posted:I remember seeing bits from interviews with Stroman saying he wants to stay in Chicago, but I wouldn’t be surprised if the Ricketts decide to not spend money on keeping him or Belli. They’re not Papa Steve with the “screw it I have money” way of spending on players Stroman has a player option for next year and all the rumors are after the injuries he's going to opt into it and try to rebuild his value for a better contract in 2025. Niwrad posted:I think bringing back Bellinger is all you'd really need to do from an offensive standpoint. Again they need to do something about 3B. Their options right now are: 1. Buy into Miles Mastrobuoni being a late-ish bloomer. He's had a nice hot streak and tore up Iowa this season, but he also has an extensive track record of looking like a firm AAAA guy. 2. Give it another go with Madrigal, who's glove looked surprisingly elite at 3B but is on what feels like his thousandth IL stint thanks to hamstring injuries and has put up 71 and 83 wRC+ seasons with the Cubs so far. 3. Give it another go with Wisdom, who'll likely give the Cubs 30+ HR's over a full season of production but it'll come with a ~35% K rate and a stone glove at 3B. 4. Give it a go with Morel, who'll likely give the Cubs 30+ HR's over a full season of production but it'll come with a ~30% K rate and a stone glove at 3B. 5. Go get an FA, but who? Candelario probably won't be too expensive but you're gambling on his up and down career offense. Chapman would be nice but will cost a boatload. 6. Stopgap for a prospect, both Murray and Shaw could feasibly reach the bigs next year and take over 3B, but neither would be anywhere near ready for opening day. None of these are really a silver bullet, and 3B is by far the weakest position for the Cubs right now unless you count the pen.
|
|
#
?
Sep 27, 2023 22:52
|
|
|
Yeah, 3B sucks but there just aren't a lot of good options anywhere in the league. I think Candelario would be nice since he can play both corner infield spots, but he might command some decent money since the position is so weak around the league. If they sign Bellinger, I'm fine with them just doing a mix and match thing at 3B like they did this year. Madrigal seemed to hit well when he was given regular playing time (and was terrific defensively). Morel can fill in sometimes. Jared Young might be a late bloomer. And the way Matt Shaw is hitting in the minors, he might be ready by the end of next season.
|
|
#
?
Sep 27, 2023 23:01
|
|
|
|
|
#
?
Sep 27, 2023 23:02
|
|
|
Niwrad posted:Yeah, 3B sucks but there just aren't a lot of good options anywhere in the league. I think Candelario would be nice since he can play both corner infield spots, but he might command some decent money since the position is so weak around the league. I'm confused. Why didn't the cubs just sign a ~6 WAR-ish player with a big bat for $21m a year for a decade to play 3B if they needed one. Doesn't every team do that?
|
|
#
?
Sep 27, 2023 23:12
|
|
|
Marlins you have one job, keep the cubs out.
|
|
#
?
Sep 27, 2023 23:18
|
|
|
https://twitter.com/AnthonyDiComo/status/1707128829599215696 It's a day game so I understand the stands being that empty I guess but man those are some empty stands I had to doublecheck they weren't playing in Miami
|
|
#
?
Sep 27, 2023 23:25
|
|
|
MrMidnight posted:No wonder you're a Yankees fan This implies that I enjoy watching the Yankees lose which I don't. Pretty weak attempt at an own here.
|
|
#
?
Sep 27, 2023 23:36
|
|
|
I enjoy watching the Yankees lose
|
|
#
?
Sep 27, 2023 23:49
|
|
|
 Season on the line tonight so you know Chas and Yanier are riding the pine
|
|
#
?
Sep 27, 2023 23:49
|
|
|
It’s kind of heartwarming that mcmagic found the antagonistic enemy fanbase to match his energy. He gets his enemies and they get their boogeyman. Everyone’s happy. It’s been hard for those Yankee fans since the Boston rivalry dried up.
|
|
#
?
Sep 28, 2023 00:10
|
|
|
Sydin posted:in 2025. I don't know why but this finally made me go "Ah gently caress we really ARE living in the future."
|
|
#
?
Sep 28, 2023 00:47
|
|
|
zoux posted:
what the gently caress I thought Verlander was the only one with the weird Dubon in CF fixation as for Diaz, well... I hate to say it but lately Maldy has seemed to be the more reliable one. Diaz has been pressing hard
|
|
#
?
Sep 28, 2023 00:58
|
|
|
https://twitter.com/sdutKevinAcee/status/1707176189847306275 Preller and Melvin don't like each other but they both make too much money to get fired so they're going to have to work it out.
|
|
#
?
Sep 28, 2023 01:25
|
|
|
Chas got absolutely drilled in the kidney last game so that may have something to do with it but woof
|
|
#
?
Sep 28, 2023 01:26
|
|
|
STAC Goat posted:It’s kind of heartwarming that mcmagic found the antagonistic enemy fanbase to match his energy. He gets his enemies and they get their boogeyman. Everyone’s happy. It’s been hard for those Yankee fans since the Boston rivalry dried up. Dunking on mcmagic makes you an “antagonistic enemy” now, that sounds kinda cool.
|
|
#
?
Sep 28, 2023 01:35
|
|
|
that's a fancy way to say "rational"
|
|
#
?
Sep 28, 2023 01:41
|
|
|
I don’t know what everyone is so mad about, mcmagic said Cashman, Boone, and the Yankees are bad and he was right 
|
|
#
?
Sep 28, 2023 01:43
|
|
|
Bregor posted:I don’t know what everyone is so mad about, mcmagic said Cashman, Boone, and the Yankees are bad and he was right Astro fans are sensitive snowflakes about their lovely cheating underachieving team.
|
|
#
?
Sep 28, 2023 01:46
|
|
|
mcmagic posted:Astro fans are sensitive snowflakes about their lovely cheating underachieving team. #NotAllAstrosposters (They know who they are lol)
|
|
#
?
Sep 28, 2023 01:51
|
|
|
No Safe Word posted:Chas got absolutely drilled in the kidney last game so that may have something to do with it but woof https://twitter.com/Chandler_Rome/status/1707157825045045412 e: it's over https://twitter.com/Chandler_Rome/status/1707198139617468434 zoux fucked around with this message at 02:03 on Sep 28, 2023 |
|
#
?
Sep 28, 2023 01:55
|
|
|
Good season Cole. You deserved better.
|
|
#
?
Sep 28, 2023 02:24
|
|
|
The Jays trying to relive the glory days of the 80s, 1987 sepcifically
|
|
#
?
Sep 28, 2023 02:26
|
|
|
The Red Sox were a pretty fun team most of the season. It's too bad they completely loving fell apart this month.
|
|
#
?
Sep 28, 2023 02:30
|
|
|
mcmagic posted:Yankee fans are sensitive snowflakes about their lovely cheating underachieving team.
|
|
#
?
Sep 28, 2023 02:31
|
|
|
Astros fans around here have literally no other comeback but "i know you are but what am i" like a 4th grader. i'm old enough to remember when they said the yankees and dodgers were cheating the same way heh
|
|
#
?
Sep 28, 2023 02:33
|
|
|
Darude - Adam Sandstorm posted:The Jays trying to relive the glory days of the 80s, 1987 sepcifically I hope the Jays don't make the post-season so there's a chance that Guillermo Martinez, Dave Hudgens and co are out of a job.
|
|
#
?
Sep 28, 2023 02:35
|
|
|
|
| # ? Jun 10, 2024 23:25 |
|
|
If the Jays still somehow bumble their way into the playoffs, it'll merely be a brief appearance as they repeat the kind of performance from the previous two games.
|
|
#
?
Sep 28, 2023 02:39
|
|
