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QUOTE (JUSTgottaBELIEVE @ Oct 8, 2016 -> 01:53 AM) Yes but they make up for it with stellar defense and pitching which is why they are going to win this series in close, low scoring games. Just need their bullpen to stabilize. Hopefully it has with Romo back in the closer role. Cubs are the same in terms of pitching and defense but have way better bats. Still surprised at how many thinks the Giants will win.

How do teams not know to expect the pickoff by now

Not sure what stats say, but the Giants easily have the worst lineup of the 8 playoff teams

McCutchen is simply awful on defense

Samardzija at Wrigley vs the Cubs would be something

Just too bad Sierra isn't there to hug him

Oh my

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Oct 5, 2016 -> 04:55 AM) That's a fireable offense by Buck. I'm sorry. I'd fire his ass. Yep

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Oct 5, 2016 -> 04:39 AM) If you are set on saving Britton, why not use Dylan Bundy instead of Ubaldo? Overall massive fail by Buck. Unless Britton got hurt in warmups Buck said he's fine

Any bad blood in the past between Jays and Rangers?

Maybe the worst managerial decision I have ever seen

Encarnacion is likely going to Boston. Poorly kept secret

After re-reading the Hahn quotes today, definitely seems like they are going the rebuilding path. Hate that Hahn gets to make these deals after his horrible tenure

Why would anyone want Austin Jackson back? He was pretty awful here and showed a huge decline in power. Looks to me like his days of being an everyday starter are over.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 3, 2016 -> 08:59 PM) I have no idea what the Sox would ask for from the Yankees. They are one team that was remarkably silent during all of that Sale talk, though they way they loaded up on prospects makes me really suspicious. Honestly I don't think they would forgive themselves if they let Sale go to Boston. Which is why it stinks Sanchez was so incredible this year

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Oct 3, 2016 -> 09:03 PM) I really, really, really don't think the Sox players view Chris as a clubhouse cancer. Maybe the players don't, but what about management?

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Oct 3, 2016 -> 08:57 PM) 5 years of control...let him develop more the next season or two. Plus someone has to be in the rotation. Trading him now is stupid. That's the thing, if you trade Sale/Q, then you aren't winning for a few years and it doesn't matter if you have 5 James Shields in your rotation. The idea of rebuilding while trying to compete is simply foolish IMO

QUOTE (Black_Jack29 @ Oct 3, 2016 -> 08:57 PM) No, he's one of the guys that you sign to an extension ASAP and build around. Boras client, doubtful he signs an extension

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Oct 3, 2016 -> 08:41 PM) Crazier, under control for less years, not worlds better and would get more in a trade. It'd make sense. I still say if you sell either everyone other than Rodon and Anderson is on the table from the MLB roster. Rodon should absolutely be a trade chip if you are unloading everyone

If they go for it, I fully expect Carlos Gomez in CF

Need a true CF so you can keep Eaton in RF

QUOTE (Lip Man 1 @ Oct 3, 2016 -> 01:58 AM) I don't. I'd be really surprised if it happened. All the talk, everything I'm hearing from a number of sources is that JR wants to go for it again in 2017. That means unless someone is willing to meet the Sox price of five big league or big league ready guys, they aren't moving him or Q or anybody else of note. But we'll see...things change. Mark My belief is they trade him for Bradley Jr and Moncada and then try to add starting caliber players to go for it again

QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Oct 3, 2016 -> 01:35 AM) No....I said yesterday. They needed Pirates to win and Sox had to lose. Every other place has them 12th. They have worse winning pct

I think Sale is long gone to Boston

QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Oct 3, 2016 -> 01:15 AM) Officially the 13th pick. Ugh. Thought they are 12th