Well I guess Saladino won't be the lead Chicago story

Well that was bound to happen. Better now than in the Wild Card game.

ugh

That's comparing apples to oranges, there are so many factors that played in Greinke's season so far, 1 being this is his contract year, the other being that he's been extremely lucky. He currently has the 2nd lowest BABIP in the league at .234, for comparisons sake his career BABIP is .300. Sale is at .290 career wise FYI. If you were wondering why Greinke became so good this year, look no further.

 

Sale will get better in the NL, but he won't shave 1 full run off his ERA. Just because he's facing a pitcher instead of a DH or that you are trying to extrapolate a 91 inning career sample size is not a convincing argument.

see that's the thing it's not just the DH factor. yes, that's part of it but as a league the NL has FAR worse hitters (and pitchers) than the AL.

The Cubs are so good it hurts.

The Cubs are so good it hurts.

 

They currently have two starting pitchers they can rely on. Still think Theo absolutely screwed up trade deadline.

see that's the thing it's not just the DH factor. yes, that's part of it but as a league the NL has FAR worse hitters (and pitchers) than the AL.

Yeah and we are still horses***

the Scott Feldman trade has to be one of the worst in the last 20 years.

 

Also didn't realize arrieta is 29

like J4L said a few weeks ago, no hitters aren't even a big deal anymore (especially when pitching against NL teams)

They currently have two starting pitchers they can rely on. Still think Theo absolutely screwed up trade deadline.

You would be wrong. This season is gravy. You better believe the Flubs are the favorite for David Price.

 

Epstein isn't shortsighted. No high end Cub prospect is worth a rental.

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Yeah and we are still horses***

Cubs aren't even a playoff team in the AL. they'd be fortunate to be 5 games over .500

the Scott Feldman trade has to be one of the worst in the last 20 years.

 

Also didn't realize arrieta is 29

 

Especially if Eloy Jimenez turns into a monster

What is the hype level in Chicago right now compared to the Kerry Wood strikeout game?

What is the hype level in Chicago right now compared to the Kerry Wood strikeout game?

 

Nowhere close

Cubs aren't even a playoff team in the AL. they'd be fortunate to be 5 games over .500

Cubs still aren't in the AL, so this comment is irrelevant.

You would be wrong. This season is gravy. You better believe the Flubs are the favorite for David Price.

 

Epstein isn't shortsighted. No high end Cub prospect is worth a rental.

if he signs Price in the offseason, can he afford Arrieta after the 2017 season when hits free agency?

Cubs still aren't in the AL, so this comment is irrelevant.

so was yours...

if he signs Price in the offseason, can he afford Arrieta after the 2017 season when hits free agency?

 

Sure since their offense is incredibly cheap

Nowhere close

The Cubs are happy for a no hitter, but the stakes are raised. It is about building something.

if he signs Price in the offseason, can he afford Arrieta after the 2017 season when hits free agency?

MLB has no cap and the team has 4 contributing rookies on offense.

Sox fans with Cubs fan friends like me, brace yourself for the Arrieta > Sale comments this week...

so was yours...

My comment was true, yours was uninformed.

Sure since their offense is incredibly cheap

potentially $500-550M tied up in 3 pitchers sounds like a pretty steep investment regardless

Sox fans with Cubs fan friends like me, brace yourself for the Arrieta > Sale comments this week...

He's certainly no Sale, but next season he won't have to be.

see that's the thing it's not just the DH factor. yes, that's part of it but as a league the NL has FAR worse hitters (and pitchers) than the AL.

 

See edit in my earlier comment.