fathom

Another rocket for Schwarber, this time a double. He's completely turned around that offense, which had been struggling. They're going to sweep the Giants in my opinion, as they couldn't have gotten luckier with these pitching match-ups.

QUOTE (Jake @ Aug 7, 2015 -> 08:59 PM) As someone rooting against the Cubs, there's nothing better than giving Theo Epstein money with the expectation that he spends it in large chunks on free agents With the foundation of Rizzo, Bryant, Schwarber, Russell and Soler....it would be hard for anyone to mess that up. Hawk as GM could probably keep them competitive.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 7, 2015 -> 03:18 PM) Great episode of Mr Robot. Really curious how Elliot gets out of what he said to his shrink, and how Wellick gets out of his rooftop visit. Remember that he specifically told her to take the back stairs so there would be no cameras.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 7, 2015 -> 06:17 PM) He is filler for Charlotte, nothing more. or insurance in case they can unload LaRoche this month

Shocked it took this far into his career, given his Stanford pedigree

QUOTE (flavum @ Aug 7, 2015 -> 06:56 PM) A preemptive... Hawk shut the f*** up about Kansas City Specials. Maybe the best post of the entire year

QUOTE (Brian @ Aug 7, 2015 -> 06:03 PM) Maddon says Castro not just getting a day off today. This is the Cubs lineup. Another bust of a prospect having his Cubs career coming to an end. Unfortunately this move makes them better, assuming Coghlan isn't Micah Johnson-esque defensively at 2nd.

The Cubs struck gold with Schwarber, jeez

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Aug 7, 2015 -> 01:40 AM) Giants have 4 of the top 19 position players in fWAR, all play the infield. ( counting Posey of course) And given their impossible schedule in August, it's going to be hard for them to make the postseason. Cubs and Nationals have an easier path it seems for 2nd wild card

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Aug 7, 2015 -> 12:05 AM) Mike Leake scratched tomorrow, Vogelsong to start. but of course. Panik also went on the DL this week. Probably the most underrated player in baseball, as he's 15th in fWAR

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Aug 6, 2015 -> 12:44 AM) I love watching Schwarber and Rizzo hit. Seems like they face Locke every month. Cubs have been incredible at coming back since the ASB. The Cubs have missed a ton of "aces" this year. No Cole this series, no MadBum next series and they only faced Cueto once this season.

Good AB by Adam again vs Lhp

Farmer is so awful on the radio

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Aug 5, 2015 -> 09:40 PM) Duke blowing another game Such a stupid contract

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Aug 5, 2015 -> 09:01 PM) Fulmer isn't Carlos Rodon though. People need to stop thinking like this. I like him. I trust the Sox on pitching. But Fulmer isn't a sure thing to be a starting pitcher long-term. Yep, the last thing I would categorize him as is being "refined".

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Aug 5, 2015 -> 08:38 PM) Why is Abreu playing the field? He is still gimpy You know that means nothing to this staff

Rodon's ERA all the way up to 5.00 now. Personally, I'm not disappointed in how he's done, but I did think he would fare better.

QUOTE (greg775 @ Aug 5, 2015 -> 02:58 AM) I'm pretty sure Hawk knows Robin is a lousy manager. He doesn't praise Robin incessantly like he always did Beckham. I bet u when Robin gets canned or resigns after the season, Hawk's schtick next year will be how Robin is a great guy but the organization is really looking forward to play under the new manager. Excellent post

Nice to see pull power by Avi

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Aug 5, 2015 -> 02:06 AM) Webb blows His stuff definitely didn't translate to the majors

QUOTE (flavum @ Aug 5, 2015 -> 02:59 AM) It may be wishful thinking, but I think he'll step aside. Hopefully, he just hasn't done enough to earn another year

This is the worst beating Ventura has ever received on August 4th

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Aug 5, 2015 -> 01:50 AM) I would get rid of both and let DD start from scratch. Perfectly said

LaRoche able to pitch tonight?

QUOTE (Flash Tizzle @ Aug 5, 2015 -> 02:48 AM) It makes you wonder how he'd fare during a playoff race. Drastic first half/second half splits