Ben Sheets (Was Sheets Signs with A's)

[Backtobanks]

 

Over Silva? =D>

I was for getting rid of the GM who we all knew would target pure garbage in order to get rid of a cheap, productive player. But, alas we couldn't do that.

Bradley was traded for reasons wholly unrelated to his cost or productivity. Not sure why you're glossing over this small detail.

 

Hendry was completely wrong in signing Bradley in the first place, but if Milton would've just played ball, collected his money, and not been a total jerk he would still be a Cub.

[EnduringFaith]

I really hope the cubs land Sheets. It will at the very least give me some hope the Cubs can beat out the Cardinals this year for the division. I dont feel very good about their chances without any more improvements.

[EnduringFaith]

I really hope the cubs land Sheets. It will at the very least give me some hope the Cubs can beat out the Cardinals this year for the division. I dont feel very good about their chances without any more improvements.

[jersey cubs fan]

I really hope the cubs land Sheets. It will at the very least give me some hope the Cubs can beat out the Cardinals this year for the division. I dont feel very good about their chances without any more improvements.

 

Your faith is not very enduring.

[17 Seconds]

 

Over Silva? =D>

I was for getting rid of the GM who we all knew would target pure garbage in order to get rid of a cheap, productive player. But, alas we couldn't do that.

Bradley was traded for reasons wholly unrelated to his cost or productivity. Not sure why you're glossing over this small detail.

 

Not to derail the thread with another team chemistry debate, but did anybody read Shark's comments regarding Bradley? He said something to the effect of prior to last year he didn't believe that team chemistry was important at all.

 

samardzija just needs to go the [expletive] away

[EnduringFaith]

Don't you guys feel the same way? The offseason has been so "meh". We need something that can be a nice surprise for us (Sheets returning to form for us).

[A-Cal]

i feel liike this is the last season that our core can do anything because it starts falling apart at the end of this season

 

take the risk with sheets or bedard, if not we are going to suck HARD

[17 Seconds]

i feel liike this is the last season that our core can do anything because it starts falling apart at the end of this season

 

take the risk with sheets or bedard, if not we are going to suck HARD

 

so you think sheets or bedard could take us from a team that "sucks HARD" to a team that can make the playoffs?

[Shilzzz]

i feel liike this is the last season that our core can do anything because it starts falling apart at the end of this season

 

take the risk with sheets or bedard, either way we are going to suck HARD

[A-Cal]

i feel liike this is the last season that our core can do anything because it starts falling apart at the end of this season

 

take the risk with sheets or bedard, if not we are going to suck HARD

 

so you think sheets or bedard could take us from a team that "sucks HARD" to a team that can make the playoffs?

 

no, never said that. Obviously, the goal is to win the whole damn thing. Pitching will get us there. If everyone on this team plays to their abilities it is very possible. The Cubs need another starter though. Hell, even if Sheets or Bedard should be signed by us and then get injured/underperform, the trade deadline can net another starter for the stretch run and playoffs.

 

I like their chances with a revolving door in the 5th spot, but not the double spin on a stick [expletive] fest that we currently have at 4 and 5.

[Sammy Sofa]

That's a bit much.

[RedFlash]

Why sign Ben Sheets when you can sign a dinosaur like Jose Contreras. Apparently the Contreras is down to the Cubs and the Cards as to which team he'll sign with. :roll: Oh goody, we do I sign?

[Roast]

Why sign Ben Sheets when you can sign a dinosaur like Jose Contreras. Apparently the Contreras is down to the Cubs and the Cards as to which team he'll sign with. :roll: Oh goody, we do I sign?

Oh for the love of god. Games will be like 5 hours long.

[17 Seconds]

i feel liike this is the last season that our core can do anything because it starts falling apart at the end of this season

 

take the risk with sheets or bedard, if not we are going to suck HARD

 

so you think sheets or bedard could take us from a team that "sucks HARD" to a team that can make the playoffs?

 

no, never said that.

 

you pretty much did. you're saying we'll suck hard without sheets/bedard, but if we sign one of them we suddenly have a chance.

[A-Cal]

i feel liike this is the last season that our core can do anything because it starts falling apart at the end of this season

 

take the risk with sheets or bedard, if not we are going to suck HARD

 

so you think sheets or bedard could take us from a team that "sucks HARD" to a team that can make the playoffs?

 

no, never said that.

 

you pretty much did. you're saying we'll suck hard without sheets/bedard, but if we sign one of them we suddenly have a chance.

 

 

are you willfully trying to misunderstand what i just posted?

[17 Seconds]

take the risk with sheets or bedard, if not we are going to suck HARD

 

Obviously, the goal is to win the whole damn thing. Pitching will get us there. If everyone on this team plays to their abilities it is very possible.

 

so we go from "sucking HARD" to it being "very possible" that we win a title

[A-Cal]

take the risk with sheets or bedard, if not we are going to suck HARD

 

Obviously, the goal is to win the whole damn thing. Pitching will get us there. If everyone on this team plays to their abilities it is very possible.

 

so we go from "sucking HARD" to it being "very possible" that we win a title

 

oh my jesus. you implied that i was inferring the difference from adding one of them and sucking HARD was going to the playoffs. going all the way and making the playoffs are two completely different things, unless you happen to have blocked out the past two times this team made the playoffs.

 

ETA: I am also factoring in the time missed from Lilly and a possible transition period for him. I didn't feel the need to bring that up since it is already widely understood and recognized.

[17 Seconds]

haha wtf. did you not just declare that this team would suck hard if the cubs don't sign sheets or bedard?

 

your quotes are right there dude, i'm not sure what you're trying to deny. it's pretty clear what you said.

 

whatever, we can all read what you said.

[A-Cal]

haha wtf. did you not just declare that this team would suck hard if the cubs don't sign sheets or bedard?

 

your quotes are right there dude, i'm not sure what you're trying to deny. it's pretty clear what you said.

 

whatever, we can all read what you said.

 

Really??!?!?!?!? Are you just being silly at this point man? You haven't proven anything, and quite frankly, I don't know what the hell you were trying to prove in the first place.

[17 Seconds]

i feel like you don't understand the english language or something.

 

one second you're DECLARING that we'll suck hard, then suddenly we're capable of winning a title if things go right for us. make up your mind.

[A-Cal]

i feel like you don't understand the english language or something.

 

one second you're DECLARING that we'll suck hard, then suddenly we're capable of winning a title if things go right for us. make up your mind.

 

right back at ya hot shot

[17 Seconds]

low blow man, low blow.

[Rob]

It's funny... in the process of a minor semantic argument where each of you tries to make yourself look smart, you're both looking dumber and dumber with every post.

[17 Seconds]

It's funny... in the process of a minor semantic argument where each of you tries to make yourself look smart, you're both looking dumber and dumber with every post.

 

personally i'm disgusted with myself. thanks for showing me the error of my ways, rob. i'll long rue the day that i embarrassed myself on the internet.

 

off to the bar now. i'll make sure to post from there on my iphone (don't wanna waste time talking to girls)

[Rob]

It's funny... in the process of a minor semantic argument where each of you tries to make yourself look smart, you're both looking dumber and dumber with every post.

 

personally i'm disgusted with myself. thanks for showing me the error of my ways, rob. i'll long rue the day that i embarrassed myself on the internet.

 

off to the bar now. i'll make sure to post from there on my iphone (don't wanna waste time talking to girls)

 

Ha, the walking punchline makes a joke.