Bob Sacamano

Roberts confirms Kershaw for game 6. Good move.

I have no problem with his style. I think he says a lot of stupid obvious things. One key of the game for Dodgers the other day on Fox was: "Take the lead." Well no s*** guys.

I think he's terrible. For a long time actually.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Oct 19, 2016 -> 10:51 AM) I don't get why our FO doesn't want to do a normal rebuild. The half-and-half thing is not going to work. We all know how half-buying has worked for us, why would half-selling be any different? If we trade Sale to Boston, there's no need to require Bradley over Benintendi, as taking Bradley would definitely diminish the rest of the return. Benintendi will be better than Bradley, IMO. We know the Sox really wanted Bradley but maybe that was because he has had success at the MLB level. After the trade deadline, Benintendi came up and did very good for his first cup of coffee. Despite being a small sample size, maybe they turn their attention more to him and having the extra 2 years of control?

Lackey is definitely a guy who can get hit around. Might wake up tomorrow and Dodgers can be up 3-1.

QUOTE (JUSTgottaBELIEVE @ Oct 19, 2016 -> 06:48 AM) Pitching. Yes the Cubs offense has been very good and the defense has been excellent but it's their pitching that's done the heavy lifting this year and the one area that could lead to an unfulfilled dynasty. With very few top arms waiting in the minors, losing Chapman to free agency this offseason, Arrieta, Hammel, and Lackey next, and Lester approaching the back end of his career, they could have a serious pitching problem sooner than most foresee. It's the reason why I think this year and next year are their two best chances of winning a World Series before the young core of infielders hits free agency. I think they end up dealing for a young, cost-controlled arm.

QUOTE (JUSTgottaBELIEVE @ Oct 18, 2016 -> 10:29 PM) So he went from 5 pitches to 21 pitches by pitching the 9th. That's a big difference. If he isn't used tomorrow it's no big deal but I'd sure like to have him available for two innings tomorrow with young Urias starting. And I'm sure he will pitch tomorrow. He'll be amped up with adrenaline.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Oct 18, 2016 -> 10:18 PM) What happened to Adam Warren? He was a throw-in inthe Chapman deal.

The ones that were rooting for the Cubs on this board have been awfully quiet last few days...

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Oct 18, 2016 -> 10:03 PM) They'll freely abuse his arm this series until it falls off. Yep. About to be 3 months off.

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Oct 18, 2016 -> 10:00 PM) Was hoping Jansen wouldn't have to be used today. I get what you mean but win today first. Go one day at a time.

QUOTE (Black_Jack29 @ Oct 18, 2016 -> 08:56 PM) That would be a dumb thing to do in a playoff game that they're currently losing. Exactly. Other than the homer, Grandal has been awful. Why put him on?

QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Oct 18, 2016 -> 08:48 PM) cubs can do it because they are the cubs I bet money jake throws at him. I hope they do and put the guy on base who was 0-16 before the homer.

QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Oct 18, 2016 -> 08:45 PM) Bat drop and stared. Cubs do that all the time...even when the ball doesn't go out.

Hawks tickets really cheap on stubhub due to this game.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Oct 18, 2016 -> 06:40 PM) I am thinking free agent comp will be an issue. Doesn't the agreement start in 2017? I would think any changes to compensation would start next offseason due to free agents potentially signing , accepting/rejecting QOs before then.

Yeah I'm willing to take 2-3 guys in Single-A that may be farther away if it means we get Benintendi/Devers and Rodriguez or Bradley/Moncada and Rodriguez with it. In either deal you end up with a starting CF and a SP under control until 2022. Heck, you could probably get Swihart thrown in as a final 5th/6th piece and he'd be our starting C.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Oct 18, 2016 -> 09:21 AM) For me, I want Benintendi because I think he's going to be a star. I also doubt that Boston trades Moncada because of what they've invested in him. What I'd love in return: OF Benintendi, 3B Devers, LHP Groome, RHP Kopech, C Swihart. What I would take: OF Benintendi, 3B Devers, OF Basabi, C Swihart, LHP Rodriguez, and C Swihart. Either of those I would do. Me too.

Would teams that overspent on their international amateurs still be punished somehow? If not, it really sucks we didn't go crazy with the spending.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Oct 18, 2016 -> 08:26 AM) If they win it in 4 and can rest everyone for a week, then even throwing Kluber on short rest today will be easily recovered from. Kluber could throw game 2 on extra rest, and just keep Tomlin away from sharp things. I don't get why they're going Kluber on short rest up 3-0. If I were them I'd go rookie today, Kluber tomorrow and try to just win it in 5.

QUOTE (JUSTgottaBELIEVE @ Oct 18, 2016 -> 06:30 AM) But is just mere coincidence that they did this to the Red Sox as well? Good pitching has a way of creating slumps. Its so crazy that they are doing this without Salazar and Carrasco. Maybe both can come back for the World Series and split a game? Example: Carrasco goes 3-4 innings, Salazar goes 3-4, bullpen covers rest.

I know people hate that JBJ only has 4 years of control, but I'm sure the Sox will try to compete in that time. Or he plays about the same and you flip him for more prospects in a year or two lengthening the haul of whichever starter we would trade in a potential deal.

QUOTE (Jose Abreu @ Oct 18, 2016 -> 08:01 AM) The problem with wanting both Benintendi AND Moncada is A. Boston wouldn't do that and B. That would severely lessen the likelihood of getting guys like Kopech/Groome/Devers as well, who are much better than our prospects too I think a deal is more likely to be Benintendi/Devers or JBJ/Moncada as top 2 pieces. And then you would fill in the rest of the pieces/prospects.

QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Oct 18, 2016 -> 07:14 AM) I'd be happy with Benintendi/Moncada/Rodriguez/Kopech/Groome but I'd think the Red Sox wouldn't do that. Yeah probably not. Maybe subtract an arm and take Swihart to catch?

A deal has to at least include one of Benintendi/JBJ (Betts I'd imagine is untouchable), one of Moncada/Devers and Eduardo Rodriguez. And then likely 2 of Kopech, Johnson and Groome.