Bob Sacamano

The audio at the plate is so clear.

QUOTE (Sox-35th @ Jun 3, 2017 -> 01:31 PM) Woe is Kris Bryant. He plays in the world in which he lives. Rules are rules. He's going to get so much money it won't matter. It would be completely out of left field if Bryant suddenly wouldn't sign with the Cubs. The Cubs can absolutely afford it, but there's really no way to tell what they'll do when it comes to that kind of money. Also, it will be interesting to see what value teams put in clubhouse chemistry. I'm not sure the Rizzo led Cubs would be a good fit for Bryce Harper's personality. I think they could afford Harper. I don't think they can afford both Harper and Bryant's new deal unless Heyward opts out which seems unlikely.

QUOTE (ptatc @ Jun 2, 2017 -> 09:49 PM) There is if you're the player. Sucks for the player but my point is: Cubs followed the rules.

QUOTE (turnin' two @ Jun 2, 2017 -> 06:25 PM) True, but I guess I don't understand how say the Angels drafting at 10 would say "The ChiSox are taking Kendall at 11! No way! We are gonna take him first even though we were planning on taking Beck instead of him, but since the Sox want Kendall, we will take him to spite them." Or something like that. Yeah this. They could just take him if they want him.

QUOTE (bmags @ Jun 2, 2017 -> 04:49 PM) I'm not sure I get this, surely that team couldn't believe he'll fall to second. Agreed. Its not like hes borderline 1st/nd round. That idea makes no sense.

QUOTE (Harry Chappas @ Jun 2, 2017 -> 03:11 PM) They cost him a year of service time and earnings in his prime years for no reason other than they becasue they could And there's nothing wrong with that.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jun 2, 2017 -> 04:19 PM) Can the Cubs afford that with Heyward on the books? He can opt-out after next year (or the following year) but appears to be on track to staying. Anything can change though.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 2, 2017 -> 01:42 PM) Jon Heyman‏Verified account @JonHeyman 2m2 minutes ago icymi, cubs approached bryant about long deal this winter. but the conversation was extremely short. Cubs: "We'd like to sign you to a long-term deal." Boras whispering to Bryant: "Say no." Bryant: "No thank you." Done.

QUOTE (bmags @ Jun 2, 2017 -> 11:01 AM) If they believed in him I'd be fine with it. Stupid and simple post but if Burger turns into a power-hitting 3b then he's obviously worth it. -> saying my post is very obvious analysis. I don't worry as much about "reaching" (unless we are talking about KW) in the MLB draft because it's not like you actually have the option to trade down. Dude has hit well in college.

Could Burger be a good pick at 11 if it is believed he will stick at 3B long-term and he is the best bat available at that time and will sign for under-slot?

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jun 2, 2017 -> 10:03 AM) It is now June. Realistically there will start to be some trades happening in the next few weeks or so, and then the pace will quicken. As that starts to happen, I think you will start to see the first of the next wave start to arrive on the southside, and the losses will start to come a little more often. After the draft, hopefully there will be some activity on our rental starters (Gonzalez, Holland) and maybe some of the relievers.

QUOTE (Tony @ Jun 1, 2017 -> 06:52 PM) Please, no one show this thread to Greg. Pedro Alvarez!!!!!!!

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Jun 1, 2017 -> 06:46 PM) I don't think you dfa or otherwise give up on Frazier, who just last year smacked 40 homers. He has a good history whereas we now want to annoint Davidson as the replacement after two months. Remember his poor play of the last two years. A dh and 3b switch with Todd and Matt makes sense DH Frazier? Screw that. If anything you DH Jose more and let Davidson and Frazier get at bats between 1B and 3B.

Gerald Posey....no wonder he goes by Buster lol I guess he could go with Gerry. Gerry Posey though...

QUOTE (raBBit @ Jun 1, 2017 -> 01:53 PM) Beck is 18/5 K/BB in 19 innings with a 2.84 ERA and a 17.6 HR/FB%. Sox shining some turds this year.

QUOTE (Sox-35th @ Jun 1, 2017 -> 11:27 AM) Players in the Cubs dugout last year thought Russell would be the best player on their squad. The media bought and ran with it. So, maybe not a bust, but definitely disappointing. Well for the most part, they over-hype everyone lol they over-hyped a third string catcher haha

QUOTE (Sox-35th @ Jun 1, 2017 -> 11:17 AM) That may be true, but expectations were much higher than what you're projecting. I don't disagree with you, but that's a borderline bust. Not really. If he's playing great defense at a position where you want that kinda d and he hits 20+ homers a year that's pretty damn good. Since you're a WAR guy, he put up a 4.3 WAR season describing exactly what was said above: great D, 21 homers, and under .250 avg. Sure more is expected of him, but he's nowhere near a bust.

We're what, 11 days away?

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Jun 1, 2017 -> 09:43 AM) Carrot Top QUOTE (Iwritecode @ Jun 1, 2017 -> 09:48 AM) Probably someone like Dustin Diamond or Carrottop. Ah, yes. Makes sense.

I do like the idea of bundling some of those rental guys for sure.

At first I thought "who would be the male equivalent of doing this be?" I first thought Adam Sandler but then realized, he was at least relevant before while Kathy Griffin isn't even a has been. More like a "never was."

Hanley refusing to play 1B kinda forced the Red Sox to promote Travis and keep him on the bench as a platoon guy. I think he should be in the minors playing every day. Todd Frazier can definitely help spell Moreland against lefties while allowing for Travis to get everyday at bats in the minors. They would just have to roll with another right-handed hitting infielder to plug in at 3B on those days.

QUOTE (beautox @ Jun 1, 2017 -> 02:59 AM) I honestly feel we're going to get a similar return the red sox got from us when they moved Kevin Youkilis, and I could see us dealing him to the red sox. Frazier for Blake Swihart and Darwinzon Hernandez or Trey Ball it mirrors Brent Lillibridge and Zach Stewart for Youkilis. Yeah probably something along those lines.

QUOTE (StrykerSox @ May 31, 2017 -> 07:38 PM) Ha, I like the story about Todd listening to trade rumors from his buddies, and telling them if he actually paid attention to such things, he'd be batting about .100. Guess you have to establish new bars for shiftiness when you're Todd Frazier. Lol thought the same

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 31, 2017 -> 06:26 PM) It is the one thing I agree with you. The ground beneath is feeling colder. I think hell just froze over.