2016 MLB thread. THE CUBS HAVE BROKEN THE CURSE! Chicago Cubs are your 2016 World Series champions

[macbk]

Of course Boston gets him but whatever. Miller Time >

 

[kingfoamnyc]

Damn, always wanted Kimbrel

Smfh Boston

 

[essential1]

Takes Boston out of the Chapman race. I would assume.

Curious how that impacts the haul for him.

 

[DeadsetAce]

What will be the starting infield for the Sox?

Swihart, Hanley, Pedroia, Sandoval, Bogaerts? Where does it leave Holt?

And how about the outfield? Moncada, Bradley, Betts, Castillo

i've heard rumors that there could be a shake up (i.e. hanley or pablo). not sure who would be willing to take on those contracts though

 

[nomnom]

not sure who would be willing to take on those contracts though

And the extra pounds too lol 

 

[nick.]

i find it hilarious that Pablo stopped switch hitting

 

[jewbacca2]

i find it hilarious that Pablo stopped switch hitting

I find it more hilarious that some guys continue to switch while putting up buns numbers from one side

 

[checks grossman]

I find it more hilarious that some guys continue to switch while putting up buns numbers from one side

Yes!

Wish more would stick with what works

 

[nomnom]

 

[khalilmack52]

i find it hilarious that Pablo stopped switch hitting

Wouldn't be surprised if he came into the spring even fatter Giants forced him to do cardio all offseason

 

[johnnyredstorm]

#manbun

 

[EddieDoyers]

He gonna need to bring out the banana suit for this

 

[khalilmack52]

Rickey Henderson just passed by me at the Raiders game

 

[essential1]

Rickey Henderson just passed by me at the Raiders game

Nice...


I would be disappointed if I ever met Rickey, and he did not refer to himself in 3rd person.

Seems like that's necessary.

 

[kingfoamnyc]

I already miss baseball.

 

[d3si]

^

Indeed...

I don't watch Sox games much. How good is Bradley, Jr.?

 

[johnnyredstorm]

^

Indeed...

I don't watch Sox games much. How good is Bradley, Jr.?

great fielder, struggled as a hitter initially, reverted back to his college batting stance and went on a monster tear. should be a solid everyday player. .270 hitter with 15-20 HR's seems reasonable for him.

 

[proshares]

Who's getting the ball to Kimbrel in that rotation? Unless they really get Sale/Fernandez

The Padres got an elite haul there.

 

[EddieDoyers]

That's a lot of talent to give up for a closer
We will see if this pans out for the Red Sox

 

[jjs07]

From ESPN:

Jim Bowden

Orioles GM Dan Duquette just told us that they have the resources to spend and that includes both Chris Davis and a top of rotation starter. They are going to be big players in free agency. Duquette also said he expects free agency to move much more swiftly this off-season because all parties understand the qualifying offer and system much better after the last two years.

*shrugs*

 

[proshares]

I don't think they'll do either TBH. I think they're more of a "struggle then get ammo ready for Strasburg at the deadline" kinda team.

 

[madj55]

If Strasburg isn't traded during the off-season he won't be traded during the regular season unless they are just horrible. Also don't think the Orioles have enough talent in their system to deal for him. 29th ranked farm system heading into last year :x

Todd Frazier is officially on the block.

 

[jewbacca2]

Todd Frazier is officially on the block.

pick up the phone, Luhnow

 

[nomnom]

Matt Kemp and Tyson Ross on the block

Man, I remember when Tyson Ross was on the A's. Drove me crazy, but he's doing great now.

 

[nick.]

i'll take Ross in NY