MLB 2025 Post-Season

Amongst the Ani said:

Did really just see that the Cubs landed Quintana from White Sox? That answers the question on whether Arrieta will be back or not. 

Quintana is another one I've never understood the hype over.  When did below .500 pitchers with ERA's around 4 become the new standard for being an "ace?"

I wouldn't be so fast to assume that Arrieta's gone.  Old man Lackey will probably retire and Quintana could fill that spot.

Word around the campfire is the Cubs contacted Detroit about sending Schwarber for Fulmer and Avila.  If that happens - and I assume that's a big IF - it's then probably safe to say goodbye to Jake in the offseason.

HesCalledDyer said:

Amongst the Ani said:

Did really just see that the Cubs landed Quintana from White Sox? That answers the question on whether Arrieta will be back or not. 

Quintana is another one I've never understood the hype over.  When did below .500 pitchers with ERA's around 4 become the new standard for being an "ace?"

I wouldn't be so fast to assume that Arrieta's gone.  Old man Lackey will probably retire and Quintana could fill that spot.

Word around the campfire is the Cubs contacted Detroit about sending Schwarber for Fulmer and Avila.  If that happens - and I assume that's a big IF - it's then probably safe to say goodbye to Jake in the offseason.

You're going to love Quintana.  Not that W-L record really matters for pitchers, but he has had some of the worst run support in all of baseball the past 5 years.  Had a brutal start to this season, but has been very solid as usual over his last 7-8 starts.  Guy is a workhorse and his contract is one of the best deals in baseball for his production.  Wouldn't call him an ace, but definitely a high end #2 guy...

Indifference71 said:

HesCalledDyer said:

Amongst the Ani said:

Did really just see that the Cubs landed Quintana from White Sox? That answers the question on whether Arrieta will be back or not. 

Quintana is another one I've never understood the hype over.  When did below .500 pitchers with ERA's around 4 become the new standard for being an "ace?"

I wouldn't be so fast to assume that Arrieta's gone.  Old man Lackey will probably retire and Quintana could fill that spot.

Word around the campfire is the Cubs contacted Detroit about sending Schwarber for Fulmer and Avila.  If that happens - and I assume that's a big IF - it's then probably safe to say goodbye to Jake in the offseason.

You're going to love Quintana.  Not that W-L record really matters for pitchers, but he has had some of the worst run support in all of baseball the past 5 years.  Had a brutal start to this season, but has been very solid as usual over his last 7-8 starts.  Guy is a workhorse and his contract is one of the best deals in baseball for his production.  Wouldn't call him an ace, but definitely a high end #2 guy...

If run support is his issue, better hope the north side offense comes alive otherwise he's doomed here, too.  I suppose one thing it does is get Montgomery back to the pen full time?  Although he is slated to start tomorrow night.  I'm going to the Sunday game, maybe the new guy will get the nod and I'll see what he's made of.

Amongst the Ani said:

HesCalledDyer said:

Amongst the Ani said:

Did really just see that the Cubs landed Quintana from White Sox? That answers the question on whether Arrieta will be back or not. 

Quintana is another one I've never understood the hype over.  When did below .500 pitchers with ERA's around 4 become the new standard for being an "ace?"

I wouldn't be so fast to assume that Arrieta's gone.  Old man Lackey will probably retire and Quintana could fill that spot.

Word around the campfire is the Cubs contacted Detroit about sending Schwarber for Fulmer and Avila.  If that happens - and I assume that's a big IF - it's then probably safe to say goodbye to Jake in the offseason.

If the Tigers agreed to that deal they are dumb. The best commodity in baseball is good, young, controllable starting pitching. Schwarber is a glorified DH.  

I agree they'd be nuts. Schwarber has devalued himself so much in this half-season alone. But nuttier things have happened and I'd love to see it!

Whatever the Jacob's Field stadium capacity is, I remember the Indians retiring that number for the fans for having a bunch of consecutive sellouts for like a 5 or 6 year period in the 90's.  Always thought that was pretty cool.

I think the Red Sox have 49 million reasons as to why they should have included a weight clause in Sandoval's contract like the Giants were going to in their contract proposal to fat ass. 

F Me In The Brain said:

Yeah, good thing they traded away Travis Shaw so that Fat Panda could keep a spot.
Shaw this year before the break? 
.299
19 HRs
65 RBI
30 BB
7 SBs
(70 ks, but everyone strikes out these days)

Compared to Sandoval's entire Red Sox career (161 games so essentially 1 full season on a 5 year contract):

.237
14 HR
59 RBI
.646 OPS
Maybe the worst ever free agent contract in sports history.

Jon Lester 1-2 at the plate with a double, a walk, and a stolen base tonight!

Poncier said:

So he made $6.78 Million for each HR he hit.
And $1.61 Mil per RBI

fuck yeah! he's a minor league Giant now!

Congrats to Adrian Beltre on his 3000 hit.  :clap: