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(06-22-2016 10:28 AM)Seahawkhoops Wrote:  
(06-20-2016 10:14 AM)bricksnivy Wrote:  I've seen rumors regarding a major trade with the Yankees for Miller and/or Chapman, but those rumors include Scwharber/Baez + multiple high level prospects. First, Chapman and Miller for Scwharber would be a huge overpay by the Cubs. I'm certain Scwarber and Baez are in the long-term plans for Chicago. We'll get a reliever, but it won't be for either of those guys. Soler could be odd man out, plus there are a few prospects that deserve a shot, but are blocked by young, already proven talent. Secondly, despite the drought, Chicago isn't in a win now mode. This machine is built to contend for several years. Theo/Jed aren't going to overpay for a closer with significant character issues, IMO. I can't figure out why Cashman did either.
I don't agree. If you could get both those guys for Kyle, the Yankees would be over paying. Miller is one of the best closers in the game is under contract for an affordable 8 mil per year for 2 more years. That's a steal! I know Cubs fans are not used to being buyers, but that's how it works. Teams will over pay for a rental like Chapman if it gets you over the hump for a title. Whether or not you are built to win now, or long term, if you have ashot, you take it now. There are no guarantees . As a Yankee fan, i can say with 100% certainty that good teams on paper don't always win.

Obviously the best team on paper, or best regular season teams don't always win. That goes without saying. The rumors are four high-level prospects plus Schwarber/Baez, and I continue to believe that is much too much. I want no part of Chapman. I would love Andrew Miller, but 5 years of Schwarber is much more important to me than 2 years of Miller.

Cubs didn't make significant moves in 2008 or 2009, but they were buyers in '03 with great success, and '04 with no return. I whole-heartedly reject the idea that your teams success makes you a better, more-informed fan. I don't know what will happen, but Theo has done an incredible job rebuilding the farm. I can't imagine depleting the farm for 3 months of Chapman. Theo's blue print has been very different than Cashman's.
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For the record i wasn't saying I was a more informed Fan I was just saying I've been down this road many a times. In my opinion, when you have a legit title shot, the Cubs clearly do, you do what you need to do at the deadline to bring it home.Theo did that in Boston I suspect he will here too
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(06-23-2016 07:06 AM)Seahawkhoops Wrote:  For the record i wasn't saying I was a more informed Fan I was just saying I've been down this road many a times. In my opinion, when you have a legit title shot, the Cubs clearly do, you do what you need to do at the deadline to bring it home.Theo did that in Boston I suspect he will here too

Thanks for clarifying. I wasn't sure, but I'm a bit sensitive regarding that line of thinking (irritated by a lot of NBA fans saying Cavs fans don't "deserve" a championship...drives me crazy).

I'm not suggesting your wrong. I agree the Cubs need to do something with their pen. I'm just not comfortable giving up what has been suggested so far.

Rondon is good, probably better than he gets credit for, but he gives up a lot of contact. Moving him to the 8th with a dominant closer would be great, but I think Scwharber is has an opportunity to hit 30 HR with 100 RBI during his prime.
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I don't necessarily disagree with your assessment of Kyle. That said, where does he fit? You guys have the stud young catcher you just brought up. And he's a huge liability in the OF. He'd be better suited in the AL where they could maybe use him as DH 75% of the time. Yankees don't need a catcher as McCann is under contract and one of their top 5 prospects in Sanchez is on the cusp. But, after next year, Arod is gone so that frees up the log jam they have at DH.
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(06-23-2016 08:47 AM)Seahawkhoops Wrote:  I don't necessarily disagree with your assessment of Kyle. That said, where does he fit? You guys have the stud young catcher you just brought up. And he's a huge liability in the OF. He's be better suited in the AL where they could maybe use him as DH 75% of the time. Yankees don't need a catcher as McCann is under contract and one of their top 5 prospects in Sanchez is on the cusp. But, after next year, Arod is gone so that frees up the log jam they have at DH.

That is a good question, but I think his bat will play in LF. I know how he looked in the playoffs last year, but he's athletic enough to play there (I think). I'm convinced if Matt Holliday can do it, so can Kyle.
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Wilmington resident Ashtin, aka "Mini Thor", got to throw out the first pitch at Citi Field yesterday on the same day Sydergaard was the starting pitcher. So cool.



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http://nypost.com/2016/06/22/mini-noah-s...mets-fans/


Quote:Ashtin Gerberg — a 5-year-old Mets fan from Wilmington, NC, whose look and arm have earned him the nickname “Mini Thor” after a YouTube video of him went viral — threw out the first pitch before the Amazins’ 4-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals.

“Wow,” Syndergaard said after catching a ball thrown by Ashtin. “I wasn’t throwing like that at 5 years old.”

From the top of the mound, Ashtin put every ounce of his little muscles into a heave that traveled all 60 feet and 6 inches to home plate.
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Mets sign Jose Reyes for under 300K. Feels gross signing him back as a wife abuser, even if he can help us.
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(06-26-2016 01:11 PM)Seahawk Nation 08 Wrote:  Mets sign Jose Reyes for under 300K. Feels gross signing him back as a wife abuser, even if he can help us.

Yeah, i took a lot of crap from Mets fans for the Yankees signing Chapman......
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(06-27-2016 07:57 AM)Seahawkhoops Wrote:  
(06-26-2016 01:11 PM)Seahawk Nation 08 Wrote:  Mets sign Jose Reyes for under 300K. Feels gross signing him back as a wife abuser, even if he can help us.

Yeah, i took a lot of crap from Mets fans for the Yankees signing Chapman......

Pro sports teams are generally soulless. It's why I usually don't rip on fans of teams for moves like that generally, because it could be your team next.
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(06-27-2016 08:07 AM)Seahawk Nation 08 Wrote:  
(06-27-2016 07:57 AM)Seahawkhoops Wrote:  
(06-26-2016 01:11 PM)Seahawk Nation 08 Wrote:  Mets sign Jose Reyes for under 300K. Feels gross signing him back as a wife abuser, even if he can help us.

Yeah, i took a lot of crap from Mets fans for the Yankees signing Chapman......

Pro sports teams are generally soulless. It's why I usually don't rip on fans of teams for moves like that generally, because it could be your team next.
As a baseball move, it's low risk high reward IMO. But PR wise.... not good.
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(06-27-2016 08:07 AM)Seahawk Nation 08 Wrote:  Pro sports teams are generally soulless. It's why I usually don't rip on fans of teams for moves like that generally, because it could be your team next.

No team is immune, that is for sure. Found this humorous take on the Mets move:

"You're signing a 33yo who hasn't played all year because of DV suspension who isn't good and never played 3B in a game to shore up 3B issue."

What could go wrong?
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(06-27-2016 11:31 AM)bricksnivy Wrote:  No team is immune, that is for sure. Found this humorous take on the Mets move:

"You're signing a 33yo who hasn't played all year because of DV suspension who isn't good and never played 3B in a game to shore up 3B issue."

What could go wrong?

lol so true. Our situation at 3B is so terrible we're turning to Reyes.
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Let's be real though, the Mets needs his bat more. And that, has been decent when he stays healthy
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HR Derby, who ya got? I have to take Mike, AKA Gioncarlo.
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(07-11-2016 02:30 PM)Seahawkhoops Wrote:  HR Derby, who ya got? I have to take Mike, AKA Gioncarlo.

I'm gonna go with Adam Duvall. With the power alley at PETCO Park only being 357 in left field (as opposed to 382 in right), righties have an advantage.

Granted, Stanton's HR's are always no doubters, so distance doesn't matter much, but he's also the type whose energy can fade later in the tournament because of just how much energy he likely expends crushing those bombs. The HR derby is an endurance race, and it doesn't matter if you can hit it 500+ feet, it just matters if you can get it over the wall. Duvall had only 5 "no doubter" HR's this year (source: http://www.hittrackeronline.com/homeruns...&type=ND), but he's that right combination of hitting for power but not TOO much power that makes him a nice underdog candidate.

In other words, Stanton will be the most fun to watch. But I don't think he'll win it.
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(07-11-2016 02:45 PM)Seahawk Nation 08 Wrote:  
(07-11-2016 02:30 PM)Seahawkhoops Wrote:  HR Derby, who ya got? I have to take Mike, AKA Gioncarlo.

I'm gonna go with Adam Duvall. With the power alley at PETCO Park only being 357 in left field (as opposed to 382 in right), righties have an advantage.

Granted, Stanton's HR's are always no doubters, so distance doesn't matter much, but he's also the type whose energy can fade later in the tournament because of just how much energy he likely expends crushing those bombs. The HR derby is an endurance race, and it doesn't matter if you can hit it 500+ feet, it just matters if you can get it over the wall. Duvall had only 5 "no doubter" HR's this year (source: http://www.hittrackeronline.com/homeruns...&type=ND), but he's that right combination of hitting for power but not TOO much power that makes him a nice underdog candidate.

In other words, Stanton will be the most fun to watch. But I don't think he'll win it.

Cano could be a sleeper. His swing is effortless
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(07-11-2016 03:07 PM)Seahawkhoops Wrote:  Cano could be a sleeper. His swing is effortless

As long as he can pull it down the line consistently, sure. Only 322 down the RF line. 382 in the RF power alley. I foresee him hitting a ton of good looking balls.......that subsequently one-hop the wall.

Granted, he's used to those dimensions. 326 down the RF line, 381 into the power alley at Safeco.
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Like Mike, if I could be like Mike
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(07-11-2016 11:37 PM)Seahawkhoops Wrote:  Like Mike, if I could be like Mike

He's a cyborg. Not human. Can't be. No one should be able to hit a ball that far, that many times, without slowing down while still being considered a human being.

In any case, you called it! Bragging rights to you sir. Now let's go National League! :)
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