Bob Sacamano

Would Jerry let him go this time? Please give us decent compensation!

Is Kazmir hurt? He may not be better than Urias, but in a post season game I think I'd rather go with experience.

QUOTE (iWin4Ron @ Oct 19, 2016 -> 08:36 PM) How cheap do they get? Yesterday on stubhub they were going for around $33 which is really cheap for a Hawks game.

I'm ok with this. I want this series to go 6 for potential cheap Hawks tix on Saturday.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Oct 19, 2016 -> 08:02 PM) I don't think it was conclusive that his hand touched the plate in time. It was over the plate but not necessarily touching. Inconclusive Yeah I saw his hand hover over the plate but couldn't tell when it actually touched.

QUOTE (OmarComing25 @ Oct 19, 2016 -> 07:59 PM) He's safe but it's close, they might not overturn it. Exactly my thoughts. If call went Dodgers way and Cubs challenged, I doubt it would have been overturned.

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Oct 19, 2016 -> 04:50 PM) If the Dodgers get the lead, I'd get crazy and possibly use Kershaw for an inning tonight and then start him game 6. True. Could just act as a side-session.

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.