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[Hairyducked Idiot]

Spotted Theo Epstein on Rush Street. He seemed very happy walking down street. Could a press conference be soon?? #Cubs

 

 

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Who?

 

Some random guy @jhar3337

[mookie]

Spotted Theo Epstein on Rush Street. He seemed very happy walking down street. Could a press conference be soon?? #Cubs

 

 

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Who?

 

 

whoops, not too good with tweeting stuff...here it is

 

jhar3337 Johnny Harding

Spotted Theo Epstein on Rush Street. He seemed very happy walking down street. Could a press conference be soon?? #Cubs

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it is probably bollocks just like everything else

[Guest]

How does somebody even find that? lol

[jersey cubs fan]

The offense isn't going to be competitive with or without Puljos or Fielder. We'd just be mediocre instead of bad. Id honestly just rather be bad and pick up another high round draft pick the following year.

 

There is all kinds of stupid at work here.

 

First off, the Cubs scored the 8th most runs in the NL this year and had the 8th highest OPS. They are average. You can compete with that (Philly and Atlanta did). Add a superstar to that lineup while replacing a mediocre guy and you are going to have a respectable offense.

 

The Cubs have sucked for two straight years, why would you want to go through that again? One higher draft pick is not worth sucking when those draft picks are such longshots to contribute anyway.

[mookie]

i have a twitter search for theo epstein running constantly

[SouthSideRyan]

The Cubs were a middle of the road offense last year.

 

ETA: Dammit gooney

[Banedon]

That dude has 1 follower and 81 tweets. Probably not a reliable source.

[SouthSideRyan]

That dude has 1 follower and 81 tweets. Probably not a reliable source.

 

I don't think anyone was claiming he was on the level of the fine sports journalists in the city.

[Guest]

The offense isn't going to be competitive with or without Puljos or Fielder. We'd just be mediocre instead of bad. Id honestly just rather be bad and pick up another high round draft pick the following year.

 

There is all kinds of stupid at work here.

 

First off, the Cubs scored the 8th most runs in the NL this year and had the 8th highest OPS. They are average. You can compete with that (Philly and Atlanta did). Add a superstar to that lineup while replacing a mediocre guy and you are going to have a respectable offense.

 

The Cubs have sucked for two straight years, why would you want to go through that again? One higher draft pick is not worth sucking when those draft picks are such longshots to contribute anyway.

 

 

But you'd be adding Pujols/Fielder while subtracting Aramis... I don't see much of a chance that he stays. So it's Pujols/Fielder and ??Baker?? vs Aramis and Pena.

[Vinestal]

The offense isn't going to be competitive with or without Puljos or Fielder. We'd just be mediocre instead of bad. Id honestly just rather be bad and pick up another high round draft pick the following year.

 

There is all kinds of stupid at work here.

 

First off, the Cubs scored the 8th most runs in the NL this year and had the 8th highest OPS. They are average. You can compete with that (Philly and Atlanta did). Add a superstar to that lineup while replacing a mediocre guy and you are going to have a respectable offense.

 

The Cubs have sucked for two straight years, why would you want to go through that again? One higher draft pick is not worth sucking when those draft picks are such longshots to contribute anyway.

 

Its hard to see how Pujols or Fielder could turn the mess we had on the field this year into a playoff team. Maybe your right. Id also add, its not just the offense thats weak. The starting rotation needs 2 or 3 more arms as well.

[Guest]

The offense isn't going to be competitive with or without Puljos or Fielder. We'd just be mediocre instead of bad. Id honestly just rather be bad and pick up another high round draft pick the following year.

 

There is all kinds of stupid at work here.

 

First off, the Cubs scored the 8th most runs in the NL this year and had the 8th highest OPS. They are average. You can compete with that (Philly and Atlanta did). Add a superstar to that lineup while replacing a mediocre guy and you are going to have a respectable offense.

 

The Cubs have sucked for two straight years, why would you want to go through that again? One higher draft pick is not worth sucking when those draft picks are such longshots to contribute anyway.

 

Its hard to see how Pujols or Fielder could turn the mess we had on the field this year into a playoff team. Maybe your right. Id also add, its not just the offense thats weak. The starting rotation needs 2 or 3 more arms as well.

 

 

Just one, really...

 

Garza, Dempster, Wells, New Guy, Cashner/someone else

[Little Slide Rooter]

The offense isn't going to be competitive with or without Puljos or Fielder. We'd just be mediocre instead of bad. Id honestly just rather be bad and pick up another high round draft pick the following year.

 

There is all kinds of stupid at work here.

 

First off, the Cubs scored the 8th most runs in the NL this year and had the 8th highest OPS. They are average. You can compete with that (Philly and Atlanta did). Add a superstar to that lineup while replacing a mediocre guy and you are going to have a respectable offense.

 

The Cubs have sucked for two straight years, why would you want to go through that again? One higher draft pick is not worth sucking when those draft picks are such longshots to contribute anyway.

 

Its hard to see how Pujols or Fielder could turn the mess we had on the field this year into a playoff team. Maybe your right. Id also add, its not just the offense thats weak. The starting rotation needs 2 or 3 more arms as well.

 

Because you're thinking in terms that it would be a win now. It would be a cornerstone unless they did some additional splurging. Yeah, if they added Pujols or Fielder and took away Aramis and Pena, it would not make us a tone beter, however, once more money comes off the books, they can add more. Also, make some trades. Add Fielder to Castro, Jackson, Garza, Soto, and Cashner, and we have a very solid young nucleus to work with.

[Vinestal]

The offense isn't going to be competitive with or without Puljos or Fielder. We'd just be mediocre instead of bad. Id honestly just rather be bad and pick up another high round draft pick the following year.

 

There is all kinds of stupid at work here.

 

First off, the Cubs scored the 8th most runs in the NL this year and had the 8th highest OPS. They are average. You can compete with that (Philly and Atlanta did). Add a superstar to that lineup while replacing a mediocre guy and you are going to have a respectable offense.

 

The Cubs have sucked for two straight years, why would you want to go through that again? One higher draft pick is not worth sucking when those draft picks are such longshots to contribute anyway.

 

Its hard to see how Pujols or Fielder could turn the mess we had on the field this year into a playoff team. Maybe your right. Id also add, its not just the offense thats weak. The starting rotation needs 2 or 3 more arms as well.

 

 

Just one, really...

 

Garza, Dempster, Wells, New Guy, Cashner/someone else

 

How good is Wells really going to be? Cashner is also a huge question mark as to if he can even handle the work load of being a starter. Dempter could also opt out, I dont think its likely but he could and pitching is pretty thin in the FA market this year. So you might have 2 good staters and then whatever else they throw out there. No one fears facing Wells, and Cashner could get there but like I said who knows if his arm will hold up or not.

[E.J.]

That dude has 1 follower and 81 tweets. Probably not a reliable source.

 

I don't think anyone was claiming he was on the level of the fine sports journalists in the city.

 

He'll be in the Tribune and on the radio tomorrow.

[KingCubsFan]

The offense isn't going to be competitive with or without Puljos or Fielder. We'd just be mediocre instead of bad. Id honestly just rather be bad and pick up another high round draft pick the following year.

 

There is all kinds of stupid at work here.

 

First off, the Cubs scored the 8th most runs in the NL this year and had the 8th highest OPS. They are average. You can compete with that (Philly and Atlanta did). Add a superstar to that lineup while replacing a mediocre guy and you are going to have a respectable offense.

 

The Cubs have sucked for two straight years, why would you want to go through that again? One higher draft pick is not worth sucking when those draft picks are such longshots to contribute anyway.

 

Its hard to see how Pujols or Fielder could turn the mess we had on the field this year into a playoff team. Maybe your right. Id also add, its not just the offense thats weak. The starting rotation needs 2 or 3 more arms as well.

 

 

Just one, really...

 

Garza, Dempster, Wells, New Guy, Cashner/someone else

We lost 91 games last year. Adding Fielder and 1 pitcher is not going to result in a 18-20 game swing, particularly when you account for the fact that Ramirez is likely gone, Soriano will continue to decline, etc.

[PrimeTime]

I don't know what I would do, if we get Theo, he somewway unloads Soriano and Zambrano, then gets a big bat and top of the line pitcher. It would be amazing.

[Guest]

 

How good is Wells really going to be? Cashner is also a huge question mark as to if he can even handle the work load of being a starter. Dempter could also opt out, I dont think its likely but he could and pitching is pretty thin in the FA market this year. So you might have 2 good staters and then whatever else they throw out there. No one fears facing Wells, and Cashner could get there but like I said who knows if his arm will hold up or not.

 

I think he's good enough to give you adequate production as your 3rd or 4th best starter. Preferably 4th.

[SouthSideRyan]

The offense isn't going to be competitive with or without Puljos or Fielder. We'd just be mediocre instead of bad. Id honestly just rather be bad and pick up another high round draft pick the following year.

 

There is all kinds of stupid at work here.

 

First off, the Cubs scored the 8th most runs in the NL this year and had the 8th highest OPS. They are average. You can compete with that (Philly and Atlanta did). Add a superstar to that lineup while replacing a mediocre guy and you are going to have a respectable offense.

 

The Cubs have sucked for two straight years, why would you want to go through that again? One higher draft pick is not worth sucking when those draft picks are such longshots to contribute anyway.

 

Its hard to see how Pujols or Fielder could turn the mess we had on the field this year into a playoff team. Maybe your right. Id also add, its not just the offense thats weak. The starting rotation needs 2 or 3 more arms as well.

 

So in spite of gooney's post we're gonna go ahead and stick with "The offense is weak?"

[Guest]

Just one, really...

 

Garza, Dempster, Wells, New Guy, Cashner/someone else

We lost 91 games last year. Adding Fielder and 1 pitcher is not going to result in a 18-20 game swing, particularly when you account for the fact that Ramirez is likely gone, Soriano will continue to decline, etc.

 

 

Do you realize how many games were started by absolute garbage starting pitchers for us this year?

[Little Slide Rooter]

The offense isn't going to be competitive with or without Puljos or Fielder. We'd just be mediocre instead of bad. Id honestly just rather be bad and pick up another high round draft pick the following year.

 

There is all kinds of stupid at work here.

 

First off, the Cubs scored the 8th most runs in the NL this year and had the 8th highest OPS. They are average. You can compete with that (Philly and Atlanta did). Add a superstar to that lineup while replacing a mediocre guy and you are going to have a respectable offense.

 

The Cubs have sucked for two straight years, why would you want to go through that again? One higher draft pick is not worth sucking when those draft picks are such longshots to contribute anyway.

 

Its hard to see how Pujols or Fielder could turn the mess we had on the field this year into a playoff team. Maybe your right. Id also add, its not just the offense thats weak. The starting rotation needs 2 or 3 more arms as well.

 

 

Just one, really...

 

Garza, Dempster, Wells, New Guy, Cashner/someone else

We lost 91 games last year. Adding Fielder and 1 pitcher is not going to result in a 18-20 game swing, particularly when you account for the fact that Ramirez is likely gone, Soriano will continue to decline, etc.

 

And like Vin, you're thinking in terms if having to immediately going from what we are now to a 90 win team with nothing in between. While it's not impossible, it's not a realistic expectation. It's more realistic to hope for at least 1 80 some win team in between.

[Guest]

 

And like Vin, you're thinking in terms if having to immediately going from what we are now to a 90 win team with nothing in between. While it's not impossible, it's not a realistic expectation. It's more realistic to hope for at least 1 80 some win team in between.

 

 

Or it's more realistic to think that this year's record has little to do with next year's record and they start 0-0.

 

With neutral health this probably wasn't a 90 loss team this year.

[Little Slide Rooter]

 

And like Vin, you're thinking in terms if having to immediately going from what we are now to a 90 win team with nothing in between. While it's not impossible, it's not a realistic expectation. It's more realistic to hope for at least 1 80 some win team in between.

 

 

Or it's more realistic to think that this year's record has little to do with next year's record and they start 0-0.

 

With neutral health this probably wasn't a 90 loss team this year.

 

This is very true, however, if we do get Fielder or Pujols and lose Aramis, I'd expect to be a .500ish team with everyone healthy. If we do manage to keep keep Aramis as well and add a front line starter, and we could have that 90+ win team.

[jersey cubs fan]

Its hard to see how Pujols or Fielder could turn the mess we had on the field this year into a playoff team. Maybe your right. Id also add, its not just the offense thats weak. The starting rotation needs 2 or 3 more arms as well.

 

Again, the offense was already average and you'd be replacing an average 1B with a 1B who is a hell of a lot better. You also don't have to get rid of Ramirez.

 

The offense isn't weak. It wasn't strong, but it could be if you replaced Pena with Pujols. The pitching staff was a problem. Some of it was health and when it comes to health it is very difficult to know what you are going to get. I'm not thinking they have much of a chance to turn into a potential #1 seed next year, but they should be able to field a contender. And there is no good reason to hope for another bad season when you can realistically hope to be at least decent for 6 months.

[Hairyducked Idiot]

Its hard to see how Pujols or Fielder could turn the mess we had on the field this year into a playoff team. Maybe your right. Id also add, its not just the offense thats weak. The starting rotation needs 2 or 3 more arms as well.

 

Again, the offense was already average and you'd be replacing an average 1B with a 1B who is a hell of a lot better. You also don't have to get rid of Ramirez.

 

The offense isn't weak. It wasn't strong, but it could be if you replaced Pena with Pujols. The pitching staff was a problem. Some of it was health and when it comes to health it is very difficult to know what you are going to get. I'm not thinking they have much of a chance to turn into a potential #1 seed next year, but they should be able to field a contender. And there is no good reason to hope for another bad season when you can realistically hope to be at least decent for 6 months.

 

I think if you could find a way to improve the defense, the pitching staff would suddenly look a lot better.

[CubmanPi]

Just one, really...

 

Garza, Dempster, Wells, New Guy, Cashner/someone else

We lost 91 games last year. Adding Fielder and 1 pitcher is not going to result in a 18-20 game swing, particularly when you account for the fact that Ramirez is likely gone, Soriano will continue to decline, etc.

 

 

Do you realize how many games were started by absolute garbage starting pitchers for us this year?

Due to injuries to... Wells and Cashner. Meaning that "Cashner/someone else" was a huge liability this year.

 

If New Guy is the only addition to the rotation, then Cashner/someone else likely remains to be a black hole in the rotation, and between health and productivity, Wells is enough of a gamble that it would be wise to have a better backup plan for him than we had this year. I really hope that New Guy isn't the only answer this team seeks for the rotation this year.