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I remember someone on here pining for him last year or the year before.

I really wish the cocaine stuff didn't come out - for one reason... kids.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Oct 29, 2016 -> 11:56 AM) He had cocaine in his system.

Have yourselves a day Cleveland! I was torn as to who I would even root for during this series, originally opting for "no one".... however, after about... ohhhh... the first pitch of game one... it became clear right away that I didn't want to Cubs to win. Badly. ?

QUOTE (fathom @ Oct 28, 2016 -> 07:00 PM) Why didn't Francona challenge the play at 2nd? Seeing lots of reports he missed the base I thought the same but then figured they had some rule where you don't need to touch the base on a double play. It was very clear in real time that he didn't touch the bag.

You guys are missing the point of this thread. Live in fantasy land where JR is a billionaire and gives Rick an open budget. For s***s and giggles make the team you'd want.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 27, 2016 -> 08:13 AM) This thread should end right here. Suspend him!!!!!!!! ?

QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Oct 26, 2016 -> 11:33 PM) Oh god no. What did last years thread have... like, 402 pages? ?

QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Oct 26, 2016 -> 11:28 PM) I have a ridiculously comprehensive offseason plan I put together over at SouthSideSox. I'm not sure if I want to post it in this thread, or make my own thread to encourage others to give a 1000 word plan or however many words I wrote. What's the link, look forward to reading it. This thread was opened to work without the assumption of a reasonable budget. ?

If the reports that JR isn't ready to approve a sell off and he's willing to open the budget to back it up... without any restrictions, for s***s and giggles... post your Offseason wish list. 1.) Cespedes 2.) Trumbo 3.) Castro 4.) Mark Melancon 5.) Jeremy Hellickson 6.) Steve Pearce 7.) Brett Cecil Lineup RF - Eaton ( l ) DH - Melky ( s ) 1B - Abreu ( r ) CF - Cespedes ( r ) 3B - Frazier ( l ) LF - Trumbo ( r ) C - Castro ( l ) 2B - Lawrie ( r ) SS - Anderson ( r ) Starting 5 Sale Quintana Rodon Gonzalez Hellickson Bullpen Closer - Melancon Setup - Robertson Setup II - Jones RH I - Putnam LH I - Jennings LH II - Cecil Long Man / Spot Starter - Shields Bench Pearce - Utility Saladino - Utility Tilson - Utility Navarez - Backup Catcher Estimated Total 2017 Payroll: 175 Million

And so it begins... again.

Honestly... I'm jealous - of both teams.

I wonder which side of the fence I am on...

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Oct 22, 2016 -> 11:09 PM) And the Red Sox. Yea - we covered that one when they lost to Cleveland due to their starting pitching

QUOTE (whitesoxjr27 @ Oct 22, 2016 -> 10:32 PM) This is the best one yet. Girl who looked to be in her early twenties starts crying about how she has been waiting for this her whole life. I thought about the 80 year old who also has been waiting. Shut up lady. Haha Her first memory in life could be her 4 year old self going to see games with her dad... she could have been going to games with her family for the past 20 years... who knows. I remember being at the ALCS clinching game between the white sox and angels in 05. I was emotionally effected, without a doubt. It made me recall seeing probably 65+ white sox games over the previous 15+ years at the big A with my dad - most of which were beat downs by the angels. I'm happy for Cubs fans and am sure it's a cathartic time for them. That said, I hope they lose and shed more tears. Doubt it... because I do think the Cubs are way better than the Indians... but there's still hope for more cubbie tears.

Sale or Quintana sure are looking good to the Dodgers right about now.

QUOTE (JUSTgottaBELIEVE @ Oct 22, 2016 -> 08:15 PM) Can the mods please put an end to this Austin Illini/Deadpool guy? What are they doing? I stopped following this thread when the Dodgers didn't throw Kershaw for game 4 or 5.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Oct 22, 2016 -> 01:41 PM) Directed at the post you were responding to. Should have been clearer. I know, my continued intention was to confuse and inform the new guy with comedy founded in stupidity laced wit.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Oct 22, 2016 -> 12:45 PM) No matter how the series ends up, I want a game 7. Kick some ass, Kershaw. +1

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Oct 22, 2016 -> 01:10 PM) Not sure how much of it is the current political climate...the Cubs' ascent...or the general malaise and lack of civility in internet message board discourse, but this seems like it's going to be more and more common going forward. You're right, exotic parrots are deplorable... I recant and apologize profusely.

QUOTE (Two-Gun Pete @ Oct 22, 2016 -> 06:16 AM) While I agree that it would be moronic to trust the mouthbreathers in the Front office to strike a decent deal for any of the team's assets, the problems go deeper than "just" in scouting and devlopment. Remember, these are the imbeciles that thought that hiring RV was a good idea. And to KEEP RV, even after he had clearly failed as manager. These are the morons who orignally wanted Pauly as player manager. These are the cretins that hired Renteria, without having a COMPETITIVE process. These are the idiots who hired an untested newbie in Getz as a departmental director. In sum, the Front office has proven their stupidity over and over again. We could keep going all morning with chapter and verse of examples of moronic stupidity by this front office, in areas OTHER than scouting & development. And for this reason, it would be catastrophic to trust these mopes to trade Q, Sale, or ANY asset, IMO. I want to ride my bicycle... I want to ride my bike. Do you have any exoctic parrots for sale, by chance?

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Oct 21, 2016 -> 08:50 AM) It's time for the Cubs to prepare for Death by 1000 Curveballs Hah - well said

Should be a tie game. Why Hernandez didn't take second or third with a lead like that is beyond me. You've gotta be aggressive and follow through if you wanna win.

Please go away Kenny. Please!

QUOTE (Carpe Diem @ Oct 20, 2016 -> 01:57 PM) Quintana reminds me of Jon Lester...no reason to think he won't age well. Even after his contract expires he can pitch another 5-6 high quality years. Welcome, he whom speaks to himself.