Cubs at Dodgers game #5

[Mittens87]

Roberts trying to be creative with his line up. Not working so far. Blanton going to be the one to cost them the season with the game 1 grand slam and tonight

[G-Snarls]

Great bunt for a hit against against an extreme shift by Rizzo

[G-Snarls]

Then a walk to Zobrist

[G-Snarls]

And Chapman awaits

[G-Snarls]

Dodgers are in trouble

[Mittens87]

Seems like people have been getting to chapman lately no?

[G-Snarls]

Seems like people have been getting to chapman lately no?

 

Every time he comes in to inherited runners yes actually

 

Maddon will try to avoid that tonight I'm sure

[Mittens87]

Were those runners inherited when he blew it vs the Giants? He gave up 2 to Dodgers but bases loaded no out. Really don't like the guy, bad attitude and hurts gf

[Mittens87]

Dodgers actually cancelled a trade for him they had lined up because of that, is that why Yankees got rid of him ? Other than unloading at dead line

[thatoneguy]

Jesus christ what a play by Baez. This kid is unbelievable.

[G-Snarls]

8-1 but Baez looks hurt

 

Crap

[jays4life19]

Just got home. Why Did the Dodgers pull Maeda so early with Lester up? Hurt or?

[Mittens87]

Gave up a lot of base runners but got lucky. Throwing a lot of balls. Bull pen couldn't get it done or this could of been close

[Stangstag]

Pedro Strop is such a douche. Put your hat on straight you punk.

[THANOS]

Always find it amazing when teams string together solid contact on Chapman.

[G-Snarls]

Always find it amazing when teams string together solid contact on Chapman.

 

He's really been shaky this post season

 

That and his baggage will reduce what he gets this off season as a free agent

[G-Snarls]

OTOH, Lester remains a post season force

[G-Snarls]

Imagine if Boston had managed to re-sign Lester and Miller

 

[Orgfiller]

He's really been shaky this post season

 

That and his baggage will reduce what he gets this off season as a free agent

 

I strongly believe the opposite. Chapman will get paid handsomely.

[G-Snarls]

I strongly believe the opposite. Chapman will get paid handsomely.

 

Oh he'll still get paid plenty, yes

 

But it won't be the record setting deal he might have had I think

[Orgfiller]

Oh he'll still get paid plenty, yes

 

But it won't be the record setting deal he might have had I think

 

Again, I disagree. It's subjective to compare what would constitute a record deal versus what he actually gets, but he just had another elite season by every measure. His walks were a career low, he was still striking out hitters at an absurd rate with just as impressive swinging strikes, and his average fastball velocity was also the highest it's ever been, how ever ridiculous that may sound.

 

It's also not like he's been bad in the postseason. He's still Aroldis Chapman, but with a BABIP at .375 he might not seem like he's still Aroldis Chapman. Teams will absolutely be paying through the roof to acquire his services, especially with bullpens being more and more heavily relied upon in the playoffs.