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QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Aug 16, 2015 -> 02:33 AM) Everyone keep the name calling and insult flinging to a minimum in this thread. Thank you. Nice blue font Cubs fan

QUOTE (daa84 @ Aug 16, 2015 -> 02:26 AM) Been disappointed our fan base hasn't let him hear it more than they have There's been a decent amount of booing for him lately. From day 1, just seemed like an awkward fit.

LaRoche will play tomorrow, as he's had some success vs Haren in his career

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Aug 16, 2015 -> 02:23 AM) LaRoche looks like he has mailed in no hustle, just going thru the motions to get a check. I can't see how he is brought back next year. Something's going to have to happen.

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Aug 16, 2015 -> 03:17 AM) I hate the Cubs and ND always have always will since 70's. Then you, like me, must love Samardzija

QUOTE (lord chas @ Aug 16, 2015 -> 02:17 AM) Let's wait until the Cubs can dethrone the Cardinals before we crown them Go Cards, still wish they would have acquired Lind instead of Moss.

QUOTE (daa84 @ Aug 16, 2015 -> 03:10 AM) i have a pretty good source saying price really likes the Cubs. He says there's almost no chance he goes to a market that isn't LA, NY or Chicago. Wants the spotlight in a big city I believe that...seems like it's very, very likely he goes there this offseason.

QUOTE (daa84 @ Aug 16, 2015 -> 02:14 AM) btw when did it become taboo to be a Cubs hater? I've been a proud Cubs hater as long as I can remember and all of a sudden I can't hate on them because they have a good front office and a plan that has come together without fault (save Baez and Almora). Too much cub-hater hate on this board recently +1000000000000

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Aug 16, 2015 -> 02:12 AM) Sox seem to lose every game this year they have a big crowd. Let's see if Sale can actually show up for a big game tomorrow. He seems to struggle under pressure.

QUOTE (South Side Fireworks Man @ Aug 16, 2015 -> 02:12 AM) The Cubs have been playing a sloppy game against the Keystone Cops tonight and people are raving about how they're a lock to win a World Series within three years? :-D 15 of 16 with 4 rookies in their lineup and a ton of available resources to upgrade the team going forward.

QUOTE (CaliSoxFanViaSWside @ Aug 16, 2015 -> 02:00 AM) Cubs don't stand a chance this year. I hope you're right, but why not? Two aces, a great bullpen and a much improved offense since Schwarber got included. I still think they should have been more aggressive at the deadline to add a top pitcher to go along with Arrieta and Lester.

QUOTE (daa84 @ Aug 16, 2015 -> 01:59 AM) Blue jays might be unstoppable To help me sleep easier at night, I picture this path for the Cubs to not win the WS: - Pirates in WC game - Cardinals NLDS - Dodgers NLCS - Blue Jays or Royals WS Those are some legit teams

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Aug 16, 2015 -> 02:55 AM) Cubs might be the second best team in the NL and most of their core group has green dicks. What happens when Soler's and Russell's offense catches up to their D? My goodness. At least with the Cubs arrival we can bump a damn hockey team from being the class of the city. And when they add a top FA pitcher like Price this offseason...yuck. It's horrifying how everything has come together for Theo and company. It really all started by getting Arrieta and Strop for a crappy pitcher.

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Aug 16, 2015 -> 01:55 AM) If they win one it will be unbearable rest of our lives. 2005 will not mean anything again. This weekend was the last 3 games I cared if the Sox won. Rest of the year, especially playoffs, will be hoping anyone but the Cubs win the WS.

QUOTE (Baron @ Aug 16, 2015 -> 01:54 AM) I think it's just the complete lack of accountability that gets me. Nobody gives a s***. They just keep making the same mistakes over and over again. This is a battle of one team that is always looking for new, innovative ways to improve its organization, and the other team is just happy to have "yes men". No way the Sox would have ever considered firing Ventura to bring in Maddon when he became a FA.

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Aug 16, 2015 -> 02:53 AM) god forbid they start winning WS's...Sox will lose an entire generation of potential fans Yep

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Aug 16, 2015 -> 02:53 AM) This team sucks. It's a shame. They've got a ways to go and sometimes ya gotta wonder can they get it done. I can't do the hiring or firing so I have to keep faith. Not with this GM and Manager in place

QUOTE (The Ginger Kid @ Aug 16, 2015 -> 02:26 AM) Sometimes I forget how much I loathe the cubs It's just going to get worse. Bandwagon will make the Blackhawks fan base seem like a minor league squad.

What a pathetic effort tonight. Just an incredibly sloppy game by the Sox. Hahn and Ventura have had a HORRIBLE 2015.

QUOTE (harkness @ Aug 14, 2015 -> 11:56 PM) And the cubs two years... No way, they hyped him up. They definitely didn't offer him ace money.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Aug 15, 2015 -> 12:53 AM) Dude, there is no chance of this happening. Scouts love the arm, someone will give up the pick for him a multi-year deal. There's going to be huge doubts about his ability to pitch in the AL, and there are so many great pitchers available, it could get awkward for him.

QUOTE (harkness @ Aug 15, 2015 -> 12:52 AM) at this point he is 44-55 with a 4.00 ERA in his career. That's not Ace material for sure... Only person to ever view him as an ace was Billy Beane

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Aug 14, 2015 -> 11:48 PM) People think that Alexei started it with waving his fingers at Strop. I wouldn't be shocked if he got hit tomorrow. Also why Strop celebrated towards him. Doesn't make it ok to basically start playing with himself on the mound

QUOTE (Brian @ Aug 14, 2015 -> 11:48 PM) Need Mets and Nats to keep it close just so the Cubs can't plan Arrieta for wildcard game. The only bright side to if they have to pitch Arrieta in WC game is that it could mean one less start vs the Cardinals, a team he's dominated.

QUOTE (Jake @ Aug 15, 2015 -> 12:45 AM) He's likely to recover to some extent, but while I normally see things pretty optimistically, I really hated the trade we made for him. He'll recover in the NL next year. I could totally see a situation where the Sox give him a QO, he declines and then no one signs him until May, when the Cubs give him a 1-year deal.