I think a lot of Sox fans are underplaying the type of prospect Dylan Cease is. His stock fell of a bit right before the draft but this guy was once considered a surefire 1st rounder. I don't love the Cubs strategy and would have taken Nola or Jackson #4, but I wouldn't be surprised if it works for them. I know Epstein has became a rag doll of sorts recently, but he's always been great in the draft.

 

Originally I scoffed at what they did, but after thinking about it, it makes a lot of sense. It's basically playing the system and increasing your odds of hitting on more quality prospects. While I love the Sox first two picks, it seems like it was a bunch of "meh" after that, especially since it seems highly unlikely we sign Montes de Oca. If Rodon and Adams hit their ceiling nobody will care of course, but just seems like a lot riding on those two arms.

 

I am looking forward to seeing the Cubs and Sox 2014 draft class develop.

Arrieta's FIP is 2.58

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Arrieta's FIP is 2.58

I stand corrected. Still think he's about to get bombed. Every time I see him, he's leaving the bases loaded with multiple lineouts.

Arrieta dominating again tonight. Seems like the hit on both their big trades last year.

Arrieta dominating again tonight. Seems like the hit on both their big trades last year.

 

Do you think they will put up a banner for that? "Trade Deadline Champion 2013"

Do you think they will put up a banner for that? "Trade Deadline Champion 2013"

 

The Ayn Rand/Galt Banner for Capitalism in their fight for economic determinism with the rooftop owners will look nice.

The Ayn Rand/Galt Banner for Capitalism in their fight for economic determinism with the rooftop owners will look nice.

 

Just hang a 40 foot flag directly blocking a rooftop.

So the Cubs got a reliever who walks 4.2/9, Mike Olt, and an A-baller with a bad shoulder and they "won" the trade? I'd say they need more time to declare that

So the Cubs got a reliever who walks 4.2/9, Mike Olt, and an A-baller with a bad shoulder and they "won" the trade? I'd say they need more time to declare that

 

What is Olt doing these days?

So the Cubs got a reliever who walks 4.2/9, Mike Olt, and an A-baller with a bad shoulder and they "won" the trade? I'd say they need more time to declare that

 

Ramirez has been incredible so far as a reliever. It will be interesting to see who ends up being better, Montas or Edwards.

What is Olt doing these days?

 

140 MLB at-bats: .150/.233/.364

 

vs. LHP: .195/.283/.561

vs. RHP: .131/.212/.283

 

So he's been a worse Adam Dunn vs. lefties and completely worthless vs righties

Ramirez has been incredible so far as a reliever. It will be interesting to see who ends up being better, Montas or Edwards.

 

Wasn't Grimm part of that trade?

 

Or that was Garza?

Wasn't Grimm part of that trade?

 

Or that was Garza?

 

Grimm, Ramirez, Edwards and Olt was all the Garza deal.

The Cubs have talked with multiple teams about trades involving ace Jeff Samardzija and veteran starter Jason Hammel

 

http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/chicago-cubs

 

 

http://www.csnchicago.com/cubs/beating-phi...&ocid=yahoo

 

Part of the Cubs' plan coming together with Rizzo, Castro, Wood, Ramirez, etc.

So the Cubs got a reliever who walks 4.2/9, Mike Olt, and an A-baller with a bad shoulder and they "won" the trade? I'd say they need more time to declare that

 

 

They got 4 quality pieces for a 1/2 season rental. It was a great trade.

Ramirez has been incredible so far as a reliever. It will be interesting to see who ends up being better, Montas or Edwards.

 

People were incredibly high on Edwards last year. MLB had him as the #34 overall prospect, which is insane in my opinion. I've never seen anyone project him as more than a #2-3 and that's if he can stay healthy with his small frame.

Nothing wrong with the trades the Cubs made, but they weren't franchise movers.

Jon Morosi ‏@jonmorosi 1m

 

Sources: Cubs telling teams they are willing to listen to offers for starting pitchers Samardzija, Hammel, E. Jackson and Arrieta. (more)

Jon Morosi ‏@jonmorosi 1m

 

Sources: Cubs telling teams they are willing to listen to offers for starting pitchers Samardzija, Hammel, E. Jackson and Arrieta. (more)

 

Haha, good luck with that, Theo.

Cubs draft strategy is looking pretty sound. They signed 4th rnder HS LHP Carson Sands for $1.1 million and HS LHP Justin Steele (5th rounder) for $1 million. They will most likely sign Dylan Cease as well. Adding Stinnett, Case, Steele, and Sands while drafting Schwarber is a nice haul and a great way of spreading resources around. I love what the Sox did but going under slot for a potential fast moving college bat has allowed the Cubs to give $1 million bonuses to top 100 high school guys.

Cubs talking multiyear extension Samardzija

 

http://www.suntimes.com/sports/28123847-41...-extension.html

 

 

Cubs talking multiyear extension Samardzija

 

http://www.suntimes.com/sports/28123847-41...-extension.html

 

Translation: No one wants to pay Theo's price.

I thought that was me who posted that, which freaked me out a little bit.

I'm gonna say Kyle Schwarber is a little too good for the Northwest League.