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I have a feeling that if the Cubbies win today, they will beat the Brewers in the next series. I doubt they could get past the Phillies or Dodgers though.

Best Christmas episode ever!!!

I am going to look on the bright side....I was worried the Sox were gonna trade Schultz and Smith after they showed MLB what they can do....but now it looks like they will be bad enough that the Sox will keep them. Progress, not perfection.

Looking for a Josh Beckett-like run?

I see that pitching is leading the way early in the playoffs

This is getting worser and worser

He absolutely dominated in that playoff game in Oakland......damn that feels like 15 years ago.

Physician Heal Thyself....

I also missed that one. I figured Booser was just an awful free agent who had been bouncing around the Mexican league. We gave up a young arm for him?? That 's pretty bad.

I understand that veterans can be helpful to younger players....apparently David Wells was a good mentor for Mark Buehrle for example. They still lost 102 games so I think veteran presence in this scenario is way overrated.

From an entertainment standpoint, I understand your argument. Tauchman is an easy guy to root for.

I am going to disagree with you there a bit....on a 102 loss team, veterans who you do not or cannot flip at the deadline are not really that helpful. I really do not buy that veteran presence bullshit for the most part. Play the yungins.

You better not be putting the Crede curse on Colson, pal.

Fat Palka vs Skinny Palka Nobody likes a skinny Santa

I am following instructions which said to ignore 2024 in the equation. Therefore, 102 wins gets you no better than a D in my book.

At least they are dancin. Hopefully in the not too near future, end of the season collapses mean something for us as well. Oh, and my condolences to Astros' fans....I hope Matress Mack didn't lose too much $$.

Fall league is soon....also in Arizona

That's a wrap on this season. See you in 2026.

Let me second that. Gamethreads are not everyone's cup of tea and some people just do not like tea, but for me they are very entertaining even when the product on the field is not.

He might finish top 5 in ROY voting which is damn good for a guy who came up so late in the season.

Not to toot my own horn, but I am wearing my lucky Birmingham Barons cap today.....you're welcome Mr Venable.

I am with you and do not understand the admiration for him here....his ceiling is a utility infielder at best. His defense is also overrated.

Now that is a 70 grade name

Agree....and now let's see him build on it!!

I am happy to give credit to whoever targeted Shane Smith in the rule 5 draft.