The Beast Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 I have already accepted that the Cubs will win the World Series. It's just when and am I still in Lakeview...luckily I'll be out of here at the end of July. Can't wait to go to watch the Sox tomorrow. It's nice seeing them competitive in most games they have played this year. I hope they win tomorrow so I can enjoy my birthday game. And...Buehrle's perfect game was more impressive than this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 QUOTE (lord chas @ Apr 22, 2016 -> 03:20 AM) The drug test urine collector should be knocking on Jake's hotel room tommorrow morning He very well may be completely clean. With that said, if he was doing this on the Sox, I would be skeptical about where the increase in ability came from. Felt that way about a few Sox guys in the past as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan49 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 21, 2016 -> 09:33 PM) He very well may be completely clean. With that said, if he was doing this on the Sox, I would be skeptical about where the increase in ability came from. Felt that way about a few Sox guys in the past as well. Like who? QUOTE (MuckFinnesota @ Apr 21, 2016 -> 09:33 PM) I have already accepted that the Cubs will win the World Series. It's just when and am I still in Lakeview...luckily I'll be out of here at the end of July. Can't wait to go to watch the Sox tomorrow. It's nice seeing them competitive in most games they have played this year. I hope they win tomorrow so I can enjoy my birthday game. And...Buehrle's perfect game was more impressive than this. Well yeah, hence the "perfect" part Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxjr27 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 QUOTE (MuckFinnesota @ Apr 21, 2016 -> 09:33 PM) I have already accepted that the Cubs will win the World Series. It's just when and am I still in Lakeview...luckily I'll be out of here at the end of July. Can't wait to go to watch the Sox tomorrow. It's nice seeing them competitive in most games they have played this year. I hope they win tomorrow so I can enjoy my birthday game. And...Buehrle's perfect game was more impressive than this. The nationals will take care of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigHurt3515 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Nobody mentioned the fan that was right there jumping with the team after the out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aryzner Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 This won't be his only no-hitter this season. I honestly think he'll throw at least 2 more. I'm not kidding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigsoxhurt35 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Apr 21, 2016 -> 09:48 PM) Nobody mentioned the fan that was right there jumping with the team after the out? I laughed while watching it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Tizzle Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Arrieta will have a significant shoulder injury within the next year or two, guaranteed. He throws completely across his body in a manner developed by moving further on the pitching rubber. I see Andrew Miller whenever I think of Arrieta. If he was coming out of college everyone would be screaming injury risk. Granted, he may have a World Series win by that time, but no way I'd sign him to a long term deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTruth05 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Arrieta is pretty damn good, but yesterday he was helped out substantially. I guess that's the luck of the draw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan85 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 (edited) Get the rings ready, no doubt about it...but in all seriousness, they may not lose more than 3-5 games or so to the Reds or Milwaukee all season. Edited April 22, 2016 by soxfan85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Arrieta is like 99 Pedro right now. Just a machine. He was supposed to be really good though, guys. Nobody thought this good but definitely a #1 starter. He was a high draft pick. Baltimore tried to change him and f***ed him up. He went to the Cubs and they told him to just pitch how he wants to pitch and here we are. I think it'll be curious to see what happens over next couple years. He's a free agent after 2017, will be 31 years old and in line for a 7-8 year deal. Not sure if the Cubs it at that point. Someone will though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouCanPutItOnTheBoardYES! Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 I hope the Cubs sign him long term, as it would be great to see them have another albatross contract along with Lester and Heyward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2Jimmy0 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Apr 22, 2016 -> 08:18 AM) I hope the Cubs sign him long term, as it would be great to see them have another albatross contract along with Lester and Heyward. It doesn't really matter though for them. They'll just be able to spend over their mistakes. They'll be printing money soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxfan85 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 QUOTE (ChiSoxFanMike @ Apr 22, 2016 -> 08:18 AM) I hope the Cubs sign him long term, as it would be great to see them have another albatross contract along with Lester and Heyward. Heyward will be a terrible contract relatively soon, I believe. I always thought that guy was overrated. Definitely not in the field, but with the bat, absolutely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpringfieldFan Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 Not saying they will win the WS, but one thing about it, when a Chicago team finally breaks through, they do it BIG. The dominance of the '85 Bears, the Bulls dynasty, '05 Sox playing near .700 for over half the season and going 11-1 in the playoffs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsideirish71 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 QUOTE (Flash Tizzle @ Apr 22, 2016 -> 12:15 AM) Arrieta will have a significant shoulder injury within the next year or two, guaranteed. He throws completely across his body in a manner developed by moving further on the pitching rubber. I see Andrew Miller whenever I think of Arrieta. If he was coming out of college everyone would be screaming injury risk. Granted, he may have a World Series win by that time, but no way I'd sign him to a long term deal His mechanics are relatively clean. He curls his lower half around that might give that illusion but lands straight and doesn't go across his body. Nice recovery phase. I dont know if his mechanics scream shoulder surgery to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Middle Buffalo Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 21, 2016 -> 07:09 PM) Best stretch of our lifetime by far I believe He's unbelievable right now. Count me among the PED suspicious, but who knows? I'm jealous. It's probably Pilates and diet. Closest thing I remember (and not nearly as dominant) was Jose Contreras going 17-0 over a 24 game stretch in 2005-06. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 I think the Cubs just need to be careful with Arrieta's workload. He got overworked last year and was less effective in the playoffs. If they're going to cruise to a division title, there's no reason for him to throw 250 innings again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daa84 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 QUOTE (chw42 @ Apr 22, 2016 -> 10:54 AM) I think the Cubs just need to be careful with Arrieta's workload. He got overworked last year and was less effective in the playoffs. If they're going to cruise to a division title, there's no reason for him to throw 250 innings again. especially because they are going to make the playoffs by like 15 games. If im the cubs I would strongly consider limiting him to about 25-26 starts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxjr27 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 What have the nationals numbers look like so far compared to the Cubs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JUSTgottaBELIEVE Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 http://sportsmockery.com/2016/04/ozzie-gui...aking-steroids/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 QUOTE (JUSTgottaBELIEVE @ Apr 22, 2016 -> 03:07 PM) http://sportsmockery.com/2016/04/ozzie-gui...aking-steroids/ Good lord, cry me a river writer of that blog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Tizzle Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 (edited) QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ Apr 22, 2016 -> 09:07 AM) His mechanics are relatively clean. He curls his lower half around that might give that illusion but lands straight and doesn't go across his body. Nice recovery phase. I dont know if his mechanics scream shoulder surgery to me. Granted I'm not an expert on sports physiology, I just recall an MLB network feature detailing his effectiveness with a delivery that some believed to be "illegal" because he appears to throw from the shortstop position (due to his windup) while releasing the pitch across his body; which gives added movement and deception to the pitches. I'd be more willing to believe he can continue producing injury free for many years if: one, there were more pitchers with a cross body delivery who aviided injury; and two, if he had not just refined his mechanics last season. Edited April 22, 2016 by Flash Tizzle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panerista Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 I dunno about steroids. He ran out of gas in the playoffs. That's supposed to be uncharacteristic of steroid users. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxjr27 Posted April 22, 2016 Share Posted April 22, 2016 I think Maddon will ruin this pitching staff for the playoffs again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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