Jose Abreu

Sale's start against Atlanta really ruined things for him

QUOTE (Hatchetman @ Sep 17, 2016 -> 10:21 AM) Rollins had the job the second he signed. He was going to start unless he died on the field in Arizona. Exactly. That's why I was so annoyed by the signing. If we were really going for it, we wouldn't be starting a declining 37 year-old SS who doesn't provide anything above average aside from leadership skills.

This dude can hit. I want him starting next year. Lawrie can be traded

That was a really fun game. Herrera woke us up with that pitch to Frazier

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Sep 16, 2016 -> 10:16 AM) Thankfully it wasn't for a whole lot of moolah, but yeah, he was done. It's too bad, I wanted him to succeed, he just didn't have anything left. You're right, and I did too. It's just, at the time, I was mad that we're going "all in" but signing a washed up, declining guy available in March to start at shortstop. I mean, the "all in" phase was half-assed to begin with, but this was the icing on the cake

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Sep 16, 2016 -> 09:38 AM) He did but Tyler outperformed him. I don't think Tyler is a starting shortstop at the major league level but I don't think it's fair to say he was given a legit shot in spring training, Rollins was definitely the guy they wanted to go with. Agreed. We didn't sign Rollins to bench him. Man does that signing annoy me, still.

Eaton

Abreu

Cabrera

QUOTE (chw42 @ Sep 15, 2016 -> 04:54 PM) Maybe in the second half, but as a whole, I don't think so. Jose is a bit weird in that his seasons are somewhat inconsistent. He's one type of hitter in one half and a totally different type in the other. Take 2014 for example. He hit a lot of homers in the first half and then his HR total dipped in the second half, but he hit for a much higher average. Is that necessarily bad?

Preller suspended 30 games due to not disclosing info on Pomeranz's health

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 15, 2016 -> 02:25 PM) CSN Chicago ‏@CSNChicago 40m40 minutes ago Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts could challenge Adam Eaton for Gold Glove: http://bit.ly/2cBrDua Betts won't be challenging, he'll be winning. East coast bias

Anderson

Eaton

QUOTE (bmags @ Sep 14, 2016 -> 03:47 PM) Not sure Eaton is far off either. I think eaton is probably faster than both. In terms of speed, Anderson > Eaton > Saladino

Here's a question: why does a potential Sale trade's effect on attendance matter to you guys so much? It's 2016, and attendance means so little when it comes to team revenue. It's really just an insignificant figure Cubs fans use to feel better about themselves.

.300 average, 94 RBIs now

I love how the site is overall, but if there's one thing I'd change, it would be the physical layout (if possible). A modernized feel could be more convenient

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Sep 13, 2016 -> 05:52 AM) Saladino has played every position but catcher and pitcher this year. I did read last year, they were reluctant to use him in the OF due to his TJ surgery. Robin said yesterday he is more valuable moving around than playing one position. What's funny is he is actually our emergency catcher and can do so adequately if needed

Abreu

Start him and trade Lawrie. This guy can hit a little, and we already know of his good instincts, fundamentals, baserunning, and fielding.

Saladino and Abreu having monstrous second halves

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Sep 11, 2016 -> 09:11 PM) How could it be happening in September? I assume you're meaning during the offseason, as Sale and Q weren't placed on waivers. I thought September trades were legal but players traded cannot be on playoff rosters. Didn't this happen last year with Tampa and another non-playoff team? Obviously the Red Sox wouldn't do it, but can't it happen?

frustrating- cutler was such a different QB that first half when he had protection. makes all the difference in the world

false alarm ^ https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2016/09/a-j-...-to-retire.html