Originally Posted by Marcellus:
You aren't close to creating a dynasty, pay attention.
You arent close to replicating the Cardinals success from 2004 to 2013.
Or SF or LA's.
You are damn near the Royals.
The Royals have 2 pennants.
There's an argument that the Royals have a MORE successful recent history than the Cubs.
That said, I think Chicago picks off another pennant over the next 3 years and if they get the WS out of that, the whole calculus of this era changes.
They won 95 games last season with Bryant hurt/mediocre all year, Rizzo mediocre most of the year, Contreras regressing and getting NOTHING from Darvish or Chatwood. It's damn impressive that they got to 95 with what they dealt with last year.
Then again, they're closing in on a $200 million payroll so anything less than that is a pretty poor ROI.
But they have 100 win ability and will for the next 2-3 seasons. [Reply]
You're right. The Cubs are trash. They dont have the most wins in the NL since 2015.
Tell me about those higher Cardinals expectations of simply making the playoffs. Maybe they can sign a 2nd tier FA like Donaldson. Fingers crossed!
Where did I say they were trash? Again you claim they are cream of the NL, yet LA has taken the crown the past 2 years straight. That’s a fact. You didn’t even win the division this past year. How are you the cream again? [Reply]
Originally Posted by VAChief:
Where did I say they were trash? Again you claim they are cream of the NL, yet LA has taken the crown the past 2 years straight. That’s a fact. You didn’t even win the division this past year. How are you the cream again?
So its your opinion that the Cubs arent one of the best teams in the NL/yearly favorites?
That's some very strong denial if that's your stance. [Reply]
Originally Posted by jd1020:
So its your opinion that the Cubs arent one of the best teams in the NL/yearly favorites?
That's some very strong denial if that's your stance.
Can you read? Yes I said they were in the discussion. I think their starting staff has the chance to be better, but could also see a regression depending on Darvish. If he doesn’t, they probably need to go shopping.
Position wise they have a lot to like. They can put together a good line up, but nothing like what it looked like they might be 3 years ago.
Until they prove it the Cards are still a step or two behind. I like our pitching depth and potential. They need to add a top end bat preferably left handed. [Reply]
Originally Posted by BigRedChief:
Cubs? Cardinals? Confused, this some twitter rumor or something?
Cardinals put on their Twitter huge announcement coming the 19th or some shit. I’m sure the huge announcement is something along the lines of beer prices staying the same for next year, however you will get 2 fewer ounces. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Jewish Rabbi:
Cardinals put on their Twitter huge announcement coming the 19th or some shit. I’m sure the huge announcement is something along the lines of beer prices staying the same for next year, however you will get 2 fewer ounces.
yeah no way is that baseball on the field related. Teams do that when they get new sponsors, going to add to the stadium. Probably getting a new resteraunt or something. [Reply]
Originally Posted by DJ's left nut:
Maybe spend more time watching breaking balls in the dirt from righties.
Strength isn't his issue and it reminds me of what grichuk used to do and/or that year Winning was going to be a HR hitter. Work smarter, not harder. I just don't see how that kind of exercise can benefit him.
Besides, isn't that just a reality inefficient hang clean?
It seems that all of our young players that come up have issues with breaking balls that start out in the zone and end up in the dirt or way outside.
Isn't that standard for all players when they first come up because they seldomed faced MLB breaking balls in the minors? [Reply]
