Other Chicago & General Sports Thread LXI: Bulls Talk

[Illinihockey]

Wasn’t that the first base runner the Cubs bad after Freeland had retired 12 straight when Gore came in?

Happ walked to leadoff the 6th (Bryant then singled). Almora singled with 1 out in the 7th (this became the bases loaded situation where Heyward struck out).

 

[RayP]

Happ walked to leadoff the 6th (Bryant then singled). Almora singled with 1 out in the 7th (this became the bases loaded situation where Heyward struck out).

Gotcha, thought my memory was foggy on that one.

As desperate as we were for a run, I didn’t have a huge issue with it. I’m not sure we even make it to extras without that move.

 

[OhCaptainMyCaptain]

I’m guessing the Cubs didn’t want to put Gore in the game with a lefty on the mound.

 

[x Tame Impala]

Yes and yes .

Questioning whether you are trolling. You asked a question, then answered it yourself

No just offering more clarification to my question.

 

[Illinihockey]

Wonder if the Cubs could move Russell for an impact bullpen arm. Obviously I know this is a terrible idea under normal circumstances but....

 

[HawksBeerFan]

I’m guessing the Cubs didn’t want to put Gore in the game with a lefty on the mound.

Yeah, this was my thinking too, especially a guy with Freeland's pickoff move.

 

[RayP]

Wonder if the Cubs could move Russell for an impact bullpen arm. Obviously I know this is a terrible idea under normal circumstances but....

Maybe if an investigation clears him.... even then he’s coming with baggage and you’d be selling extremely low.

Best case scenario an investigation clears his name and he rebounds next year.

 

[Easy E]

No just offering more clarification to my question.

Yes, technically its 4 straight playoffs appearances, sure doesn't feel that way.

 

[Easy E]

Maybe if an investigation clears him.... even then he’s coming with baggage and you’d be selling extremely low.

Best case scenario an investigation clears his name and he rebounds next year.

KB striking out in the 8th and Gore striking out in the 9th was almost too tough too watch.

 

[HawksBeerFan]

Maybe if an investigation clears him.... even then he’s coming with baggage and you’d be selling extremely low.

Best case scenario an investigation clears his name and he rebounds next year.

Best case scenario I win the lottery.

I think the ship has sailed with Addison.

 

[MurrayBannerman]

Maybe if an investigation clears him.... even then he’s coming with baggage and you’d be selling extremely low.

Best case scenario an investigation clears his name and he rebounds next year.

If he's exonerated, you can get something nice for him.

 

[HawksBeerFan]

If he's exonerated, you can get something nice for him.

Yeah, that ain't happening.

 

[Easy E]

If he's exonerated, you can get something nice for him.

Houston will take him.

 

[HawksBeerFan]

Houston will take him.

I think they're pretty set with their infield haha

 

[ColdSteel2]

Yeah, that ain't happening.

What makes you say that?

 

[RayP]

Best case scenario I win the lottery.

I think the ship has sailed with Addison.

I agree. I don’t get the vibes this investigation is going to end well for him.

If he's exonerated, you can get something nice for him.

He’s still coming off a terrible year and his name has been dragged through the mud. You’re better off keeping him and hoping he can rebuild his value vs giving him away for pennies on the dollar.

IF his name is cleared, that is.

 

[x Tame Impala]

Yes, technically its 4 straight playoffs appearances, sure doesn't feel that way.

It's still the best time to be a Cubs fan. I'm sure you guys would rather have this than those offshoot teams that are good for one season and then the Cubs are garbage again for 5 years (98, 03, 08, etc...)

 

[Easy E]

I think they're pretty set with their infield haha

No problem taking woman beaters for scrapes.

 

[Easy E]

It's still the best time to be a Cubs fan. I'm sure you guys would rather have this than those offshoot teams that are good for one season and then the Cubs are garbage again for 5 years (98, 03, 08, etc...)

Absolutely. The time is now, make changes, push forward.

 

[HawksBeerFan]

What makes you say that?

His ex-wife is cooperating with MLB now. All of the "reading between the lines" on the stories I've read is MLB felt pretty sure about this stuff last year but couldn't move on it because she wasn't cooperative.

Just a gut feeling.

 

[HawksBeerFan]

No problem taking woman beaters for scrapes.

Yeah I get that, I just meant their infield is Altuve, Correa and Bregeman. They don't need a glove only SS who can't hit for any power.

 

[x Tame Impala]

I hope that David Ross thing is a joke. It would be such a meathead move

 

[OhCaptainMyCaptain]

I hope that David Ross thing is a joke. It would be such a meathead move

It’s Kaplan. He’s the one who is a meathead.

 

[Easy E]

Yeah I get that, I just meant their infield is Altuve, Correa and Bregeman. They don't need a glove only SS who can't hit for any power.

Mainly being facetious.

 

[MurrayBannerman]

I agree. I don’t get the vibes this investigation is going to end well for him.



He’s still coming off a terrible year and his name has been dragged through the mud. You’re better off keeping him and hoping he can rebuild his value vs giving him away for pennies on the dollar.

IF his name is cleared, that is.

He's a starting caliber shortstop, who's still young and cost controlled. I could see the Blue Jays, Orioles, Cardinals (DeJong isn't much of a defensive SS), Giants (probably to play 2nd until Crawford goes), Rays, Twins, Marlins, Padres, and Royals all being very interested.