JUSTgottaBELIEVE

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Jul 21, 2016 -> 08:44 PM) It's hyperbole but it's still an example of rauner being garbage. Sure, a poor choice of words at best and at worst another example of extreme arrogance, racism and overall lack of respect for working and middle class citizens.

QUOTE (CrimsonWeltall @ Jul 21, 2016 -> 07:46 PM) You're taking it too literally - he's just saying they suck at what they do. How do arrive at that interpretation from these words? And I quote "half of teachers are virtually illiterate." http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/virtually http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/illiterate

QUOTE (Jake @ Jul 21, 2016 -> 07:04 PM) And perhaps most importantly, the people that like Rauner would agree with his statement. I can't imagine that's the case but if so that's such a distorted and uninformed perspective. So teachers with a college diploma and license are unable to read and write? That doesn't even make sense.

Govenor Rauner continues to bury himself a deeper grave. Looks like he will be a single term governor at this rate. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/p...0721-story.html

What's the answer to this mess? http://www.rebootillinois.com/2016/07/19/e...p-budget/61851/

The only thing disappointing to me about the all star game is that Collins didn't use Arrieta because I was really looking forward to watching the AL all stars light him up on the national stage.

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Jul 13, 2016 -> 07:10 AM) This is the same guy who claimed the Cubs could trade for Trout with a handful of prospects, being called out for dumb arguments is not the same as bullying. Amen

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jul 13, 2016 -> 06:26 AM) That's a better argument with Schwarber available but he's not. Right now that potentially means they'd rather have Baez or Soler vs Ortiz or Hanley and not have the intangibles of game 7 at home. This. Ortiz, Alvarez, Encarnacion, Santana/Napoli > Baez/Soler. The only team where the Cubs might have an advantage is vs. Texas (unless Fielder breaks out of his slump in the second half). Also, take a look at the home/road splits for AL contenders and the Cubs. Every team has a MUCH better record at home this year. Absolutely no reason why the Cubs wouldn't want home field in the World Series. It's all hypothetical anyway because the Cubs aren't getting to the Series this year.

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/jake-arriet...-several-weeks/

QUOTE (JUSTgottaBELIEVE @ Jul 3, 2016 -> 02:44 PM) Let me put it another way. If the White Sox were going through what the Cubs are experiencing right now, 99% of Sox fans would be freaking out. I don't think it's time to freak out if you are a Cubs fan but there certainly is cause for concern especially if Arrieta regresses back to non-ace form. It's getting close to freak out time for Cubs' fans, especially if they get swept in Pittsburgh.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 4, 2016 -> 12:01 PM) How about I just don't like either of them? This is exactly where I fall

QUOTE (Boogua @ Jul 4, 2016 -> 11:48 AM) Lebron's decision also paved the way for a decision like this. He was the best player in the world (Durant is not) joining two other top 10 players at the time (1 of which had a ring). That was the first time that really happened. Great point

QUOTE (Deadpool @ Jul 4, 2016 -> 11:30 AM) Situationally, this is much more damaging than "the decision". The good news is, it's a one year deal with a player option and the Warriors will have to find $35 million in cap space to re sign him after this season. They were both terrible decisions IMO. But I think it's ridiculous that some are saying this is worse or far worse than Lebron's exit from Cleveland. I have spent a considerable time and have many friends living in Cleveland as my wife was raised there and trust me Lebron leaving was really really bad.

QUOTE (whitesoxfan99 @ Jul 4, 2016 -> 11:20 AM) LeBron wasn't on a team capable of winning a title. LeBron didn't join a team that was already the best in the NBA. LeBron wasn't joining a team where he was the second best player. LeBron wasn't joining a team that was already the best in the NBA. LeBron didn't join a team that could win a title without him. LeBron didn't join a team that beat his team in the playoffs in acknowledgment he wasn't good enough to beat them. Oh come on. Lebron handled his exit far worse than KD handled his. Can we agree there? Also, Lebron was the hometown guy - born and raised in Ohio. KD had no roots in OKC other than the fact they drafted him. Lebron left his hometown team that had gone decades without a championship and was completely desperate for one while KD left a franchise that has been in existence for less than a decade.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jul 4, 2016 -> 11:17 AM) lol at some people saying this doesn't hurt a legacy. Too early to say. Did it hurt Lebrons legacy?

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Jul 4, 2016 -> 11:15 AM) Much worse than LeBron's decision. People apparently have short memories...

QUOTE (JenksIsMyHero @ Jul 4, 2016 -> 11:07 AM) Who cares? Still gets a chip and it's included on the resume. Lebron needed Kyrie, Wade and Bosh to win his rings. Does anyone care? No. He played great and so will Durant. Agreed 100%. I dislike durant almost as much as I dislike for the decision to leave his original team. As we have seen with Lebron apparently all will be forgiven though if Durant returns to OKC in a couple years and wins a title.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 3, 2016 -> 03:14 PM) Any team going to the playoffs can find something to be nervous about if they want to. Why are the Cubs struggling right now? Dexter Fowler would be an all star starter and he's been out for a month. Their pitching staff couldn't keep that pace up, even if they're still a strong unit. What will the organization do about this? Well they already have brought up a couple guys including Contreras, but that's not going to replace Fowler. The plan therefore is, of course, wait until close to the deadline and see what is available that makes you darn near unbeatable. If Andrew Miller or David Robertson become available, that's a move going for the jugular of the league. Maybe they could consider a starting pitcher, but at the same time Lester isn't going to keep having "worst outing of his career" every time out (although I hope he has one next Friday because i"ll be there to cheer every run he gives up). Basically, they're a very good team that should make a deadline move or two. And is there any guarantee that they'll win the world series just because they're the best team? Of course not, but do that for a few years in a row and you darn well better win one. Let me put it another way. If the White Sox were going through what the Cubs are experiencing right now, 99% of Sox fans would be freaking out. I don't think it's time to freak out if you are a Cubs fan but there certainly is cause for concern especially if Arrieta regresses back to non-ace form.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 3, 2016 -> 01:50 PM) "You're never as good as you look when you're playing your best and you're never as bad as you look when you're playing your worst". No doubt but at least we can definitively put the best team ever and regular season wins record to rest. If I were a Cubs fan I would be very concerned about their performance against good teams. It's great to beat up on bad teams because that's what good teams do but they are going to need to beat very good teams to win the World Series.

http://chicago.suntimes.com/sports/face-it...-been-mediocre/

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jul 3, 2016 -> 01:28 PM) It was my first thought, but I've thought he's been juicing for sometime. Same here

Cubs are about to become 14-17 vs. teams over .500 this year. Better learn how to beat good teams or it's one and done in the postseason.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jul 3, 2016 -> 12:07 PM) Lester rocked. If the Cubs lose today they will be 5-12 their last 17 vs winning teams. How does that happen under Joe Maddon? They better hope the Mets don't earn that Wild Card slot especially if they finish with the best record in the NL. Regardless, going to be a tough road for them to the World Series with teams like the Giants, Nationals, LA, and now the Mets playing good ball.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Jul 3, 2016 -> 11:46 AM) See, I was not going to go there but you did. It's a fair question no?

Just a coincidence that his regression started shortly after widespread speculation of PED use?