Cubs add Chapman for Torres, et al. imb wishes we paid more

[Banedon]

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/rosenblog/ct-aroldis-chapman-cubs-trade-rosenbloom-20160725-column.html

[Ding Dong Johnson]

The Yankees apparently don't want to pay Chapman's $5 million left on his deal. Holdup is probably about that.

PTR is sitting at the bank waiting for confirmation that the money has been wired

[David]

The Yankees apparently don't want to pay Chapman's $5 million left on his deal. Holdup is probably about that.

 

I'm not sure why we wouldn't pay that.

[Tedward]

i really think the 4-for-1 is assuming extension, and if that can't be reached it'll look more palatable from our end

 

i'm not sweating it, but i'll be fairly surprised if it plays out differently

 

if steinbrenner approved, and everything else has been agreed on, it seems like that has to be the hold up at this point.

 

It's Sharma that keeps shooting down the extension idea though, right?

 

Either extension or perhaps deciding who is responsible for the remainder of Chapman's $5MM 2016 salary.

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Yanks perhaps going back to original plan and asking for Schwarbs because it now doesn't look as bad to some.

[Banedon]

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That "if" tho....

[RynoRules]

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I hope that its because we are trying to get him to agree to an extension. if we walk away from it because we couldn't get him there I'd have even more respect for Thoyer.

[Banedon]

The Yankees apparently don't want to pay Chapman's $5 million left on his deal. Holdup is probably about that.

 

I'm not sure why we wouldn't pay that.

 

Hardly seems like a deal breaker, in any case.

[Thusly Boned]

I really feel like the extension is still in play. So many things would make more sense, including why this isn't done yet.

[Omar]

I want to see Chapman pitch tonight against the White Sox.

[David]

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Good lord.

[itisallpartoftheplan]

Chapman wouldn't have helped the Mets last year??

 

Against the Cubs..no, but didn't Familia have a shakey W.S.? (I didn't watch much, so not sure)

[treebird]

Putting aside the deplorable person Chapman seems to be, who the hell cares about giving up some A-ball prospect and 3 nothings for the best reliever in the game?

 

we're getting him for two months. and he's not the best reliever in the game.

 

also, i will never be able to put aside the deplorable person he is, but that's a completely different issue.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

I want to see Chapman pitch tonight against the White Sox.

well, that ain't happening

[RynoRules]

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Good lord.

 

Oy vey

[treebird]

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Good lord.

 

sheehan is underrated as a dumbass. he loves to pick issues and just harp on them forever. lately his fav is that schwarber is completely incapable of playing any defensive position and probably can't hit anyway.

[Thrilho]

On the handwringing, just wanted throw David's sig quote out there:

 

"The Cubs’ transaction list under Epstein and Hoyer reads like a work of fiction, a wish-fulfillment list composed in hindsight"

 

This quote is accurate. Practically everything they've done has been for surplus value. This may look like Boston Theo but it's Cubs Theo with Hoyer in the room. The dudes who have broken the game, assembling an insane pool of talent and the best team in the majors, comprised mainly of young guys with 5+ years of control remaining. All within 4 years of taking over. Many articles have been written on the rarity of such a thing being done so quickly.

 

The Trust Theo thing isn't just fun tag line, it's common sense. He'll go get more Torreses. Enjoy the ride.

[David]

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Good lord.

 

sheehan is underrated as a dumbass. he loves to pick issues and just harp on them forever. lately his fav is that schwarber is completely incapable of playing any defensive position and probably can't hit anyway.

 

He's the same guy who wanted to be the Cubs contrarian going into this season based on the plexiglass crap, right? I always confuse him with another guy, so I'm not positive.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

'Actually Schwarber can't hit' is my favorite dumb argument in a long long time.

[UMFan83]

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This dude is a blogger and has been "reporting" throughout. Not sure his legitimacy, but seems quasi legit at first glance. Anyways, he's sticking with the 'Deal is done but Cubs will only move forward with extension' story

[treebird]

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Good lord.

 

sheehan is underrated as a dumbass. he loves to pick issues and just harp on them forever. lately his fav is that schwarber is completely incapable of playing any defensive position and probably can't hit anyway.

 

He's the same guy who wanted to be the Cubs contrarian going into this season based on the plexiglass crap, right? I always confuse him with another guy, so I'm not positive.

 

that's him

[treebird]

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This dude is a blogger and has been "reporting" throughout. Not sure his legitimacy, but seems quasi legit at first glance. Anyways, he's sticking with the 'Deal is done but Cubs will only move forward with extension' story

 

well i like that

[jersey cubs fan]

Putting aside the deplorable person Chapman seems to be, who the hell cares about giving up some A-ball prospect and 3 nothings for the best reliever in the game?

 

we're getting him for two months. and he's not the best reliever in the game.

 

also, i will never be able to put aside the deplorable person he is, but that's a completely different issue.

what's with all the nonsense about 2 months oh ye of little faith

 

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[RynoRules]

On the handwringing, just wanted throw David's sig quote out there:

 

"The Cubs’ transaction list under Epstein and Hoyer reads like a work of fiction, a wish-fulfillment list composed in hindsight"

 

This quote is accurate. Practically everything they've done has been for surplus value. This may look like Boston Theo but it's Cubs Theo with Hoyer in the room. The dudes who have broken the game, assembling an insane pool of talent and the best team in the majors, comprised mainly of young guys with 5+ years of control remaining. All within 4 years of taking over. Many articles have been written on the rarity of such a thing being done so quickly.

 

The Trust Theo thing isn't just fun tag line, it's common sense. He'll go get more Torreses. Enjoy the ride.

 

That's fair point, though I wonder whether international signings at the top level become more difficult as the team gets better and more expensive. certainly our odds of drafting impact prospects goes down.

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Good lord.

 

sheehan is underrated as a dumbass. he loves to pick issues and just harp on them forever. lately his fav is that schwarber is completely incapable of playing any defensive position and probably can't hit anyway.

 

He's the same guy who wanted to be the Cubs contrarian going into this season based on the plexiglass crap, right? I always confuse him with another guy, so I'm not positive.

 

I'm not sure where he got his reputation. i'm sure it's earned. but I can't remember ever being impressed by him.