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Chicago Cubs Throbbing Megaboner Offseason Sploosh Emporium Thread
Posted on 11/4/14 at 10:22 am
Posted on 11/4/14 at 10:22 am
So, the Cubs have hired a new manager--Joe Maddon--to a 5 year/$25MM contract. This is how the clubhouse looks right now:
The Cubs have been connected to just about every free agent to be for this offseason, including Jon Lester, Max Scherzer, James Shields, Russell Martin, David Robertson, Brett Anderson, Colby Rasmus, Brandon Morrow, among many others.
The Cubs did sign Tsuyoshi Wada to a one year/$4MM contract and picked up Jacob Turner's 2015 option.
Other than impending free agent signings at pitcher and likely catcher, the Cubs should be in on a free agent outfield bat.
The Cubs will probably feature one of MLB's most youthful, ipmactful, and top-prospect laden lineups in 2015. Arismendy Alcantara, Javi Baez, Jorge Soler and Kyle Hendricks all made their debuts last year and made impacts for the Cubs. Next year we'll more than likely see Kris Bryant at 3B within the first weeks of the season and probably Addison Russell some time after the All-Star Break.
Wrigley Field is undergoing some pretty legit upgrades in the bleachers and surrounding rooftops.
It's an exciting time to be a Cubs fan. It feels like it's been forever. But, it's happening!
The Cubs have been connected to just about every free agent to be for this offseason, including Jon Lester, Max Scherzer, James Shields, Russell Martin, David Robertson, Brett Anderson, Colby Rasmus, Brandon Morrow, among many others.
The Cubs did sign Tsuyoshi Wada to a one year/$4MM contract and picked up Jacob Turner's 2015 option.
Other than impending free agent signings at pitcher and likely catcher, the Cubs should be in on a free agent outfield bat.
The Cubs will probably feature one of MLB's most youthful, ipmactful, and top-prospect laden lineups in 2015. Arismendy Alcantara, Javi Baez, Jorge Soler and Kyle Hendricks all made their debuts last year and made impacts for the Cubs. Next year we'll more than likely see Kris Bryant at 3B within the first weeks of the season and probably Addison Russell some time after the All-Star Break.
Wrigley Field is undergoing some pretty legit upgrades in the bleachers and surrounding rooftops.
It's an exciting time to be a Cubs fan. It feels like it's been forever. But, it's happening!
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Posted on 11/4/14 at 10:22 am to The Sad Banana
78-84
Posted on 11/4/14 at 10:23 am to The Sad Banana
quote:
Chicago Cubs Throbbing Megaboner Offseason Sploosh Emporium Thread
Lawd
Posted on 11/4/14 at 10:23 am to Sellecks Moustache
Still gonna suck.
Posted on 11/4/14 at 10:23 am to The Sad Banana
Posted on 11/4/14 at 10:25 am to LSUSoulja08
Three mad posts to start out the thread. THEY MAD
Posted on 11/4/14 at 10:28 am to The Sad Banana
Too bad (not really) that they are cursed so none of it matters.
Posted on 11/4/14 at 10:29 am to The Sad Banana
Olney seems to think we are going to end up signing Russell Martin
Posted on 11/4/14 at 10:29 am to The Sad Banana
I had to do a double take on Maddon...thought that was Harry 
This post was edited on 11/4/14 at 10:30 am
Posted on 11/4/14 at 10:33 am to bwallcubfan
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I had to do a double take on Maddon...thought that was Harry
He will see as many winning seasons and World Series championships as Harry.
Posted on 11/4/14 at 10:34 am to bwallcubfan
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I had to do a double take on Maddon...thought that was Harry
This post was edited on 11/4/14 at 10:35 am
Posted on 11/4/14 at 10:34 am to bwallcubfan
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I had to do a double take on Maddon...thought that was Harry
Same.
I'm actually interested in the baseball off season for the first time in about 4 years. This thread should be fun.
Posted on 11/4/14 at 10:34 am to TigerCub
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Olney seems to think we are going to end up signing Russell Martin
Even though I think 4 years is one too many it's the lowest you can reasonably predict. If it gets to 5 and the cubs sign him please everyone forgive my "god dammit Jim Hendry" outburst.
Posted on 11/4/14 at 10:35 am to The Sad Banana
IN
Posted on 11/4/14 at 10:37 am to piggidyphish
I think I'd be okay with signing Martin with option years, honestly. The window to compete is just barely starting to creak open. If the free agent pitching signings come true, then you have to have a guy like Russell Martin calling the game. Look what he did for the Pittsburgh Pirates pitching staff.
Posted on 11/4/14 at 10:37 am to WPBTiger
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He will see as many winning seasons and World Series championships as Harry.
Well Harry did broadcast 3 World Series. Not to bad if we only keep joe the 5 on his contract.
Posted on 11/4/14 at 10:38 am to piggidyphish
70 wins at best
jack it to that
jack it to that
Posted on 11/4/14 at 10:38 am to The Sad Banana
I'd like to add two SPs. Pay for an ace and then get a serviceable #2/#3.
I think we end up with Lester as the ace, he probably won't cost as much as Scherzer.
Of the names being thrown around, I like in order:
Justin Masterson--Heavy 2seamer would be good in Wriglery. He's also a year removed from putting up great numbers.
B-Mac -- Really low walk-rate, another plus in Wrigley. He also can't be given the QO by Yankees, so we wouldn't lose anything if we sign him.
Brett Anderson is also intriguing at the price.
I think we end up with Lester as the ace, he probably won't cost as much as Scherzer.
Of the names being thrown around, I like in order:
Justin Masterson--Heavy 2seamer would be good in Wriglery. He's also a year removed from putting up great numbers.
B-Mac -- Really low walk-rate, another plus in Wrigley. He also can't be given the QO by Yankees, so we wouldn't lose anything if we sign him.
Brett Anderson is also intriguing at the price.
Posted on 11/4/14 at 10:39 am to The Sad Banana
This is more than likely his last lucrative contract, I'll be shocked if he's doing option years and instead looks for one last payday.
Posted on 11/4/14 at 10:39 am to medtiger
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I'm actually interested in the baseball off season for the first time in about 4 years. This thread should be fun.
You and me both
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