davell

Yeah, he's not ideal either. Colome would be a very nice grab..... CL Rondon SU Strop SU Edwards MR Grimm SWING Montgomery MR Pena LHRP Zastryzny FA Chapman, Cahill, Wood, Smith Others on 40 man- Acevedo, Beeler, Brooks, Buchanan, Concepción, Patton, Rosscup, Johnson, Soto Others that may matter- Rivero, Leathersich I like Montgomery quite a bit and expect him to get starts next year. But we still have Hammel and we'll likely add someone else too. So its not likely, in my mind, that Montgomery is more than a 6th starter/do it all pen arm for us next year. That top group I listed COULD potentially be a solid pen, with no additions. But I'm not exactly secure with Rondon moving forward either. Although I COULD see Carl Jr taking the closer role and excelling. I could see Pena becoming an important part of the pen next year. I like Rob Z too. But we'll bring guys in obviously, as we'll want some vet arms and probably a back end guy. Will we keep any of our own guys? I have no clue what to expect on Chapman. Wood, Cahill, even Smith, are all Maddon favorites, on some level. I'd be surprised if 1 or even 2 of those guys aren't back on one year deals. Those other guys on the 40 man are just dreck. I guess MAYBE Johnson conceivably could get some innings, if he continues his transition into the pen. But its not likely to be that important. I still have no clue what to think on Rivero. Its sink or swim time though, as he needs to be added to the 40 man. Anyway, he's still got to be a possibility. Leathersich is the guy I'm guessing helps us the most next year, out of anyone not listed in that top group. They've already signed him to a 2017 contract and my guess is they'll add him to the 40 man to protect him. All in all, my guess is we add one guy for the back of the pen, although I'm guessing trade instead of by signing. I think we keep Wood and Smith(not advocating it, just figure we will) and bring in one other guy on a one year deal that's a major league contract. Along with the typical NRI deals where one winds up picking up some innings somewhere down the line......

I definitely want to add a major arm to the pen in the off season. Whether it be one of the FA or not, I'm interested to see how the FO approaches it. No idea if they're interested in plunking down 80-100 mill on a closer. I would have thought it was an emphatic "no". But they paid a very handsome price for a rental. Wonder if Wade Davis could be had for a package not starting with Eloy?

We're going to the horsefeathering Series. Kyle Schwarber is looking like he'll be playing. Saturday, October 22nd, 2016 is a day we're all remembering forever. Love all you guys.

https://twitter.com/ProfessorParks/status/790051275484254208

Oh God, they've let in Jason Parks and the hipsters. Pabst Blue Ribbon lockerroom celebration!!! lmao i forgot about him. How ironic that he blocked me on twitter (before he was with the cubs) because i trolled him all teh time about how good javy baez was Parks loved Javy though.

I am going to re-read this thread tomorrow and enjoy the hell out of it.

THE SWEET LITTLE OLD LADY GETTING READY FOR SOME JAEGERMEISTER

This speaks for itself

near the end of this game he was 0-2 with 2 groundouts Had a walk his 3rd PA and just lined out to CF in his 4th.

Thank you and I fully expect we'll be seeing you guys in the NLCS a few more times in the near future.

OHMYGODILOVEYOUGUYS

TWO MORE

Hey, I guess it slipped up on us. But its the 9th inning.

He deserved to stick.

Just wondering if you had turned on the baseball game? Cancelled a board game night at my place just to watch it. Seems to be going well. Is it an important one? Some in the print media are acting as if it is.

sup? Just wondering if you had turned on the baseball game?

KYLE

YOU SHALL NOT PASS!!!!!!

RIZZO

Raisin speaking TRUTH