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Why are we even discussing this loser anymore? He's getting traded or non-tendered in the offseason. His time with the Cubs is over.

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Hey Tom,

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http://www.trbimg.com/img-55afc395/turbine/redeye-one-year-ago-today-jack-white-looked-sa-001/650/650x366 We are all Jack White at a Cubs game right now...

The streak dies tonight. Cubs are getting shut out.

Well, that is really disappointing information. Have we even discussed EJM this year in the minor league musings thread?

I like Adbert Alzolay even more now. Pretty awesome tweet and I'm glad he has a lot of fans. [tweet] [/tweet] Damn, pretty good scouting report from 13-year old Johnny in that fan letter: EDIT: I just want to make clear I'm not being sarcastic here. That's legitimately impressive.

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The Nationals should have traded him when they had the chance. They aren't re-signing him now. I'm not sure if they're over the luxury tax line or if they're under it now... If they're over it and Harper signs somewhere else after getting the QO from the Nats then they get a compensation draft pick after the 4th round (basically nothing). If they're under it and he signs somewhere else after getting the QO then they receive a compensation draft pick after the 2nd round. I think it'll come down to Dodgers vs. Cubs and maybe the Phillies get involved. I think he signs with us during the winter meetings after meeting with Theo and Jed and Maddon.

Yeah, what is he talking about? He hurt his arm and has to rehab? What? I'm pretty sure he's fully healthy now.

What a frustrating game (Hamels might provide the only offense tonight). He didn't look great today, but I think (and hope) he'll be sharper come playoff time. Still a big fan. Remember when we used to dominate the Pirates? Good times...

[bbvideo=853,480] [/bbvideo] Another video with a better perspective from behind the pitcher. The resolution isn't great, but you can see how his pitches move and how he attacks hitters. The opposing hitter (Hunter Dozier) was a top prospect for KC and is playing on the big league team. He isn't some no-name scrub. I think his curveball is his best pitch and he starts off the AB with a good one for a strike. Throws a fastball on his second pitch. It's only 93 mph according to the broadcast, but his fastball has decent movement and I've seen him throw some good elevated fastballs with plus movement. Alzolay then breaks out a changeup that just misses. Good arm speed on the changeup. I think this could develop into a good weapon in time. I've seen him throw some crappy changeups too. Now, comes the best part -- he throws a beautiful curveball right off the plate that dives down to get the K. It comes at the 58 second mark in the video. I don't know if this is a grade 60 (+) or a grade 70 (++) CB, but it seems very impressive to me. I think he could get Baez and some of the other Cubs hitters out with that sick curveball. I think it's either Alzolay or Lange for the title of Best Curveball in the Cubs system. So, I've watched him plenty of times now. He doesn't have the best stuff among our pitching prospects (I guess that's Dillon Maples), but the combination of command, good delivery, outstanding makeup, solid fastball and a good-to-great curveball makes him the best pitching prospect in the system IMO.

Why is Murphy still hitting leadoff? I really hope Maddon isn't planning on making him our leadoff hitter in the playoffs. Move Zobrist there like everyone wants. It's not hard to fix.

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I wouldn't describe it as "passion" for the job. I like to think of Sarah Huckabee Sanders as the Hawk Harrelson of the Trump administration.

[tweet] [/tweet] Great call too.

I horsefeathering hate Hawk Harrelson and I'm so happy he's breaking down and crying right now. I normally think it's a good thing when guys show sensitivity and human emotion and some vulnerability, but nope, not this time. horsefeathers him.

:flythew: Cubs win!

Not sure if these tweets have been posted on here lol. [tweet] [/tweet] [tweet] [/tweet] Best one right here: [tweet] [/tweet]

Stone and Hawk are gushing over the Cubs? That's weird.

I think he should be our Game 1 starter. He looks great today.

[tweet] [/tweet] So everyone is super excited about the return of Mike Freeman right?

[tweet] [/tweet] [tweet] [/tweet] Javy being Javy.