Yumcha

Still in shock over the Cubs winning it all...

The Cubs and Bears were the 1st two professional teams known to me when I arrived in Chicago as a 5 year-old. My Dad was a big Bears and Cubs fan...Anyways, seeing the Cubbies win it last week definitely brought back some fond memories of my Dad's interest in the team and even our time when we played catch and him showing me how to throw certain pitches (he was a player as a kid in Taiwan).

Anyways...off-season time. It'll be interesting to see what changes the Cubs make. The market seems kinda thin this year...so, there will be some overpayments for sure by teams.

EhkoXC

I'm curious to see what the Indians will do too. I don't expect any splashy signings, especially since the last ones they made were Michael Bourn and Nick Swisher , but I'm hearing names like Jon Jay thrown around. I wouldn't mind having Rajai and Napoli back along with some pitching depth.

Hard to believe that Rich Hill is considered the top pitcher available this year, really, really weak free agent market.

Yumcha

I heard that Miller may be trade bait? I could see Cleveland keeping him or trading him...depends I guess on what is being offered back?

EhkoXC

The Indians already came out and said they aren't trading him. He's under team control for 2 more years at a very reasonable rate. If the wheels really come off, then they'll probably move him, but I just don't see it happening until then. CBS Sports decided to start that rumor for some reason, but the Indians core is young and under team control for at least a few more seasons. For example, the whole pitching staff is under team control until 2020 at a total per season rate less than what some teams are paying for their Ace. This is their window to win a title, so they won't tear it down until they have to.

Doom878

When are Winter Meetings? Isn't that when the fun starts? Oh and Fish signed Fredi Gonzalez to coach 3rd base.

EhkoXC

First week of Dec I think, that's when the real fun will begin I'm sure.

Yumcha

@ Kate Upton...

Doom878

Must be nice

srika

Holy stolen thunder, batsman. Thanks election.

Baez, Chapman and Lindor swung by the club Friday, nice to see them out. Baez and Lindor were buddies in PR baseball.

Doom878

Black Label? Really???

srika

Ya I was kinda surprised too. Should be blue!

But, these guys are pretty down to earth, I think this is how they roll. At least these two. Now Chapman when he walked in damn he commanded a presence.

Doom878

^Shit he's about to get paid

Oh Sickest TL

iTrader: (3)

I hope the Mets make it happen with the Yo man.

I love Cespedes. Id be very upset to see him go elsewhere

Oh Sickest TL

iTrader: (3)

The Yo man is coming back!!!!!

Yumcha

At a minimum Gold or Platinum.

Black is a mixer.

Doom878

Marlins get Volquez 2 years $22MM. Overpaying out of lack of choice

Oh Sickest TL

iTrader: (3)

​​​​​​​Hes a good pitcher though

Yumcha

Not really an ace per se...has decent stuff though. I'd say he's a #3 or #4 on a good team?

Oh Sickest TL

iTrader: (3)

thats why I said he's a "good" pitcher.

Scottman111

Interested to see if the Yankees go all out to get Chapman back.

Yumcha

I wonder if Sale will get moved...

Scottman111

For my fantasy league purposes, I hope!

I wonder how Sox fans have taken the Cubs WS win?

Yumcha

Like the plague, maybe?

Even as a Chicagoan, I rooted for both teams...Had on a Cubs hat with a ChiSox shirt before and went out.

Scottman111

Thought maybe it was like little brother finally catching a break

Yumcha

Wow...ChiSox trade Sale: Report: Red Sox Acquire Chris Sale From Chicago White Sox « CBS Boston

Better hope those prospects are as good as they are supposed to be...Sale's one of the best pitchers in the game.

Scottman111

^ With the most team friendly contract ever. I think the disciplinary things he did were the final straw.

Scottman111

I feel like the Nats gave up too much for Adam Eaton?

Yumcha

Yeah, apparently the #2-ranked prospect for Eaton?

I guess a productive center fielder is hard to come by...?

Anyways, the ChiSox are indeed doing a full rebuild not since the White Flag trade...this will be interesting how it pans out with the prospects they've got back. Looks like Frazier, Abreu are also on the block...it's a firesale!

Scottman111

Giolito is supposed to be a stud and Lopez has promise. Pair them with Rodon and Quintana in the future and it doesn't look so bad.

The Nats had bad production in CF last year until they finally brought up and started Trea Turner. But he is moving to SS this year.

Yumcha

Meanwhile...it's just weird to see Fowler as a Card.

EhkoXC

I'm in a Dynasty Fantasy Baseball league and Giolito has been at the top of most people's wish lists for a few years now. One team scooped him up really early, but he was considered the top pitching prospect in baseball by quite a large margin before taking a step back this year.

Anyone else find it weird how soft the market has been for EE and Trumbo? There's rumblings that EE could be coming to the Indians at way below what he thought his market value was. Not that I'm complaining about it, I just figured he'd be getting a massive deal this year.

asianspec

iTrader: (1)

Me, Scotty, and Dufuscha are in the same dynasty league. Im sure one of these two picked up Giolito already.

Yumcha

Yah, Biscotti did I believe. The question is if he'll select him as a keeper or not.





I need a new roster.

asianspec

iTrader: (1)

if you won 2 times in the last 3 years you definitely don't need a new roster.

Yumcha

Well, not a fan of the new rules, you know.


Talk about nerfing my LeHeat-streak.

asianspec

iTrader: (1)

it hasnt changed that much just added more categories. if you have a fb account you can proposed it to go back to the way it is next year

Yumcha

Nah. I'm just whining for the sake of whining.

I was due to have a down year after keeping so many players. If anything, it was a kick in the rear to redo some elements of my roster.


Then...there's my basketball team.

Boy am I of the suck.

asianspec

iTrader: (1)

im not going to argue there.

Scottman111

Had him since early last year...keep your dirty hands off

Yumcha

This upcoming season will be my season of vengeance. KEEL YOU ALL!