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Are these exhibition games?

How have we not had a "Throw the Nationals in the Dumpester" post yet?

I'll take Volstad, thanks a bunch. \:D/

Kinda hoping to see this in the news more... or at all.

Wow. Was that really not a bad attempt at parody or something?

FUNK. YES. Awesome.

I figured I'd make a general thread for all these. My pressing question of the moment is: Would you trade Adam Jones for Jason Werth and Matt Garza?

He had one more option. He had to go through optional waivers because of how much service time he had. So if he gets to the minor leagues, no one claimed him (although it is a courtesy not to claim players in that situation since the Cubs could pull him back). Ah ok

So did we get the good one or the evil one?

He had one more option.

So has the pen been decided yet? Marmol K. Wood Russell Dolis Corpas Castillo Am I forgetting someone?

And with that, boys and girls, the Theo compensation is officially complete. Hooray.

Surprising, but at the same time I'd have a hard time arguing either of those decisions was a bad one.

Kinda ridiculous what this team can do without Rose and Rip.

This seems to be gaining steam. I've noticed more and more chatter about it the last couple of days. I'd certainly love to get something for Byrd.

Well that's a little disappointing.

Still waiting for MLB to approve his free agency. I thought he was still waiting to be granted official residency.

That's probably the best argument for not giving it to Thibs. Both have done a lot with a bunch of injuries this year.

Granted I'm probably pretty biased but how could Thibs not be COTY again?

They better draft a WR in the first two rounds.

Kinda ridiculous to be 40-10 on this kind of a schedule. What a season.

Luol Deng

They are completely unwarrented and unjustified. The Bears drafted Matt Forte and signed him to a rookie contract. They have also signed free agents to help carry the load in part so that Forte wouldn't be running the ball 300 times a year. They would be negligent if they didn't bring in free agents. The Bears are in the middle of an offseason where they are trying to significantly add to the offense. They are in the middle of free agency season and guys are coming off the board everyday. What Forte seems to be suggesting is that the Bears shouldn't address needs and shouldn't sign free agents until they come to an agreement on his contract first. They should put their pursuits of free agents on hold because he is more important. They should agree to his demands today, four months before the deadline to sign him to an extension, rather than try and improve the team. They could draft a RB. Bring in UDFAs. Hell, I don't see what was wrong with Khalil Bell? Why can't he be a #2? And Marion Barber is still on the roster. He did a fine job last year other than 2 plays. I really think they'll trade Forte at this point, because like you said...Bell and Barber actually were fine last year, with Barber's 2 play exception. I think the Bears just flat out don't want to pay premium RB price. I agree with Jersey here. I think Forte has handled this horribly so far and should have taken the deal the Bears offered him. Now he's pissed because he has next to know leverage and portraying himself as the victim. So sorry Matt, but good guys do finish last when they make poor business decisions. That said, I'd be thrilled if the Bears could trade him for some quality draft picks, but I'm not sure I see that happening. Maybe I'm just too jaded from Jerry Angelo's tenure, but I'd be shocked if they made a move like that.

lol why would people ever follow a twitter like incarcerated bob. I just don't get it.