Around Baseball 2017

[BTS]

Wow, Cubs traded the farm for a s***** pitcher lol

 

wat

[Brownie19]

Springer wore mic during ASG to set example for stutterers

 

https://www.thescore.com/mlb/news/1332722-springer-wore-mic-during-asg-to-set-example-for-stutterers

 

Makes it easy to cheer for him

 

Man - this hits home for me. I developed a stuttering problem in like Grade 5 or 6. I don't remember exactly when I managed to overcome it, but it was probably Grade 10 or something. It was an AWFUL time in my life. It's actually just recently came back to a small extent (on words that start with a particular letter - it's really odd). It was incredible hard for me as a teenager.

[Brownie19]

Pretty good haul for the White Sox isn't it?

 

That seems like a great haul. What a farm system they have now man. In 2-3 years - look out.

[glory]

Quintana is really good, 28, and has 1.5 years of guaranteed control left plus two cheap options. He hasn't been as good this season as he was previously but that could change.

 

The White Sox have rebuilt pretty well. THe Jays don't have anywhere near the amount of assets as they did (Sale, Eaton, Quintana) so I doubt the Jays could do something similar even if they wanted to.

[sdyment]

Right now, between Cueto, Gray and Happ, I think we're looking at a pretty good haul ourselves. Anybody got the Astros number?

[Daniel Labude]

Pitcher in his prime who averaged 5 War prior 3 years. s*****

 

Gonna be 5 war this year? Nope...on pace for less than 2 lol

[jays_fever]

Gonna be 5 war this year? Nope...on pace for less than 2 lol

 

He's already at 2 lol.

 

Where are you getting your numbers from..

[TheHurl]

As per MLBTR, Cubs get Quintana. Does this help set the price for Happ and to a lesser extent, Estrada and Liriano. One of the top SP targets off the market. Good for business

 

https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2017/07/cubs-acquire-jose-quintana.html

 

Quite a bit better pitcher with more years of control.

[Daniel Labude]

He's already at 2 lol.

 

Where are you getting your numbers from..

 

Thought it was BR...anyway his other stats are terrible to be giving up that haul imo

[burlingtonbandit]

That's a haul wow good for the White Sox.

 

Wonder how the move is going to affect Quintana and his family.

[burlingtonbandit]

As a Jays fan I'd take that deal for Stroman.

[TheHurl]

If they all reached ceiling it would be insane.

 

Lopez

Kopech

Giolito

Cease

Burdi

Fulmer

Adams

Hansen

 

They also might shatter records for most walks...or have the most dominant bullpen

[Daniel Labude]

As a Jays fan I'd take that deal for Stroman.

 

I don't think I would, it would be tempting though. Depends on the direction we are going and when we plan to contend...our high A team might be the best ever right now though if we got that lol

[Brownie19]

As a Jays fan I'd take that deal for Sanchez.

 

fify

[P2F]

This trade came seemingly out of nowhere. I didn't even read or hear a peep about it.

 

I'm fairly surprised the Cubs dealt Jimenez, though they're getting a pretty damn good pitcher in return.

 

Eloy and Cease + is a really nice haul for the Sox. What a farm they've assembled, mostly via recent trades.

[burlingtonbandit]

fify

 

Obviously.. but Sanchez doesn't have that much value right now being hurt with a chronic blister issue.

[Slade]

Damn they got a great return. If only Estrada and Liriano weren't s***ing the bed this year we could of got something for them, although this somewhat sets the market for Happ who has 1 year left on a pretty good deal.

[G-Snarls]

Arrieta

Lester

Quintana

 

On paper that's a VERY nice top 3 and would be a solid post season rotation

 

However, Cubs may not make the playoffs this year and all 3 of those guys are having subpar years

 

(Counterpoint: they are capable of making a run obviously, and it's unlikely all 3 will continue to perform below career norms)

[G-Snarls]

Also, I wonder what the Yankees offered for Quintana? Surely they were in on him too.

[Boxcar]

Pitcher in his prime who averaged 5 War prior 3 years. s*****

 

He's no Jeff hoffman

[Pendleton]

Eloy + Cease + is a steep price but the Cubs have so much young talent they probably don't even blink.

[Boxcar]

Arrieta

Lester

Quintana

 

On paper that's a VERY nice top 3 and would be a solid post season rotation

 

However, Cubs may not make the playoffs this year and all 3 of those guys are having subpar years

 

(Counterpoint: they are capable of making a run obviously, and it's unlikely all 3 will continue to perform below career norms)

 

Arrieta probably just legitimately sucks now. They are probably hoping Hendricks comes back fixed.

[metafour]

Eloy + Cease + is a steep price but the Cubs have so much young talent they probably don't even blink.

 

A guy like Quintana can just be traded later if needed to recuperate whatever you gave up for him.

[G-Snarls]

Arrieta probably just legitimately sucks now. They are probably hoping Hendricks comes back fixed.

 

So... Orioles were right?

 

LMAO

 

JK

[Brownie19]

A guy like Quintana can just be traded later if needed to recuperate some of what you gave up for him.

 

fify.

[Jonn]

Wow, Cubs traded the farm for a s***** pitcher lol

 

s***** pitcher? Are you high?

[bendera3]

Former Jays prospects Kevin Ahrens and Michael Crouse were Atlantic League (Independent) all-stars.

[Boxcar]

So... Orioles were right?

 

LMAO

 

JK

 

Never say that again

[Angrioter]

Wow, Cubs traded the farm for a s***** pitcher lol

 

We need a "Hate you" button.

[Angrioter]

Arrieta

Lester

Quintana

 

On paper that's a VERY nice top 3 and would be a solid post season rotation

 

However, Cubs may not make the playoffs this year and all 3 of those guys are having subpar years

 

(Counterpoint: they are capable of making a run obviously, and it's unlikely all 3 will continue to perform below career norms)

 

 

 

Wat?

 

Brewers will s*** the bed