Bob Sacamano

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Oct 20, 2015 -> 09:50 PM) Loved the quiet subtle fist bump by the Mets couple Noticed that too. Loved it.

QUOTE (AustinIllini @ Oct 20, 2015 -> 09:03 PM) I hate the National League game. It's awful. Yep. Both leagues need to be even period.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Oct 20, 2015 -> 08:20 PM) Just as I say that, Ripken makes his first decent analysis of the playoffs by mentioning rizzo was blocking the base. I always forget he's in the booth. He hardly even speaks.

QUOTE (Baron @ Oct 20, 2015 -> 08:06 PM) So what kind of contract are we signing Murphy to? 4/44

Wow the pitcher batting is so exciting let me tell you.

Depending on the wind, this place can be Coors or Petco. Take out the wind and it is no band box. It's a big outfield.

Deflate this crowd!

QUOTE (fathom @ Oct 20, 2015 -> 07:11 PM) I will never understand how fielders are allowed to block a base. Cubs have been doing that all year Cubs aren't the only team that does it but I agree.

QUOTE (Mike F. @ Oct 20, 2015 -> 03:31 PM) I wouldn't pay that much for a Blackhawks Stanley Cup game honestly, but I don't particularly like hockey. Hell, I doubt I'd even pay over $1000 for a White Sox World Series game. I just can't justify dropping that much money on a single event when I could watch it for much, much less in the comfort of my own home. You wouldn't but others would. The price for hockey games is insane and why I'll never go again as I am just a casual hockey fan (a Wolves game will be good enough).

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Oct 18, 2015 -> 10:29 PM) Was hoping Soler would break this out. In reference to Soler not being big on the cold, I wonder if Soler could be a trade chip for them this off-season (west coast or Texas team). They could move Bryant to RF then.

The cold weather is certainly more favorable to pitchers. It's supposed to be nice out here the next few days. However, the pitching match ups are unfavorable for the Cubs. They needed at least one in New York.

QUOTE (fathom @ Oct 18, 2015 -> 09:10 PM) Not sure Familia is available tonight Day off tomorrow. Why not?

QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Oct 18, 2015 -> 07:37 PM) I'm not seeing it. What are you guys talking about? Lol people pay more attention to stuff they don't want to hear (anything positive about the Cubs in this instance). They've said a lot of good about the Mets staff all post-season

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Oct 18, 2015 -> 07:35 PM) TBS guys the whole playoff have a huge case of Cubbie Chubbie! To be fair analysts on all the channels get amped about any team that has a bunch of young guys in its core.

QUOTE (fathom @ Oct 18, 2015 -> 07:32 PM) Could these announcers by any more pro-Cubs? I think they've been fair. Ron Darling actually used to play for the Mets so I think he's pro-Met. Cal Ripken doesn't really talk at all.

God this thread is humorous. Every topic on here lately is just arguing between 2-3 people. I think I'm going on a hiatus from this site for a while. Peace.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Oct 17, 2015 -> 09:27 PM) Granderson with an 88% success ratio scoring that runner from third and less than two outs. Why was Montero so far behind home when he caught the ball? Posey Rule or just didn't realize he was too far back to be able to do anything but lunge forward with a tag? Throw was off

QUOTE (BlackSox13 @ Oct 16, 2015 -> 10:50 AM) You know how much I like the idea of trading Q but if the Dodgers offered Puig and Barnes, I'd have a difficult time saying no. Problem is that I have no idea who replaces Q in the rotation with Montas and Fulmer needing time in the minors. Maybe a lesser pitching free agent or an mlb ready pitcher in a Q deal. Some ideas: -Cahill: cheap option. Not really good. Maybe he can be fixed. -Estrada -Fister -Gee -Guthrie -Iwakuma -Lackey -Latos -Norris Now I am by no means saying they can replicate what Q does, but they would still provide depth.

QUOTE (TheFutureIsNear @ Oct 16, 2015 -> 09:40 AM) I live about 20 mins outside of philly so I've had the misfortune of watching a good amount of the Phillies....we don't want Asche as anything other than a utility guy. I don't ever see him being a legit major league hitter. Ah...well that takes care of that then. I just imagine we'll end up plugging 3B with a guy in a similar situation to him or signing Freese or that Korean 3B as to not giving up prospects or anyone from the rotation to fix 3B. I will be a little upset if Saladino, Olt, Davidson, minor league signing/Beckham battle for the position in spring training after months of off-season baseball.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Oct 16, 2015 -> 02:19 AM) Not top 4-5, but definitely not LAST. Somewhere in the 5-7 list of priorities. If they had a bench coach who could get through to Puig, I'd definitely take a chance bringing him on board, but that contract's not as attractive as once thought (overall) . 1. 3B 2. Deciding on Ramirez's fate or replacing him 3. C 4. Finding another starting pitcher if they're attempting to compete or deal Q to fix 2-3 areas of need positionally 5. 2B (odds are that it will be Sanchez, unless Johnson just blows everyone in ST away, is greatly improved defensively and he's 100% healthy and not afraid to test his hamstrings/legs.) 6. Ventura/Bell/front office "disorder" straightened out, new bench coach in place 7. RF (once again, this could easily be higher, but my sense is they feel they can muddle through with Avi and Thompson somehow) 8. Replacement for Albers/2nd LH reliever 9. Replacements for Soto/Beckham/Bonifacio Flowers, Saladino, Leury Garcia. Assuming a different starter. The latter two will be cheaper than Beckham and Bonifacio this past year.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Oct 16, 2015 -> 08:27 AM) Yup, I would change it if I could. "Mark Buehrle to retire(?)" Or even: "Mark Buehrle considering retiring."

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Oct 16, 2015 -> 08:18 AM) I'm honestly fine with adding Freese, AC and an impact bat through trade. Maybe even signing Wieters. He isn't getting a McCann type deal. I'd be ok with this. I think it's more likely Wieters takes a one year than gets offered a McCann deal.

Let's change the name of this thread. Nothing is confirmed.

Add Cody Asche to the list. Read an article with the emergence of Franco at third and an outfield that keeps getting crowded, he could be an odd man out in Philly. 25, left-handed hitting 3B that could probably be bought low.

QUOTE (Swingandalongonetoleft @ Oct 15, 2015 -> 09:44 PM) I think the Mets will be tougher than Dodgers, but who starts for NYM on Saturday with deGrom and Syndergaard going today? Harvey. Syndergaard could likely go Sunday. This is basically a side session.