Is jeff Samardzija 2014

[JeffTheShark]

If the Cubs made ZERO deadline deals, they'd finish with 75-80 wins IMO.

But since they're going to trade Shark, Hammel, and god knows what else, they're probably only going to win 65-70.

[JeffTheShark]

And this is the double wild card era. 86-87 could get it done this year.

[d2bets]

If the Cubs made ZERO deadline deals, they'd finish with 75-80 wins IMO.

But since they're going to trade Shark, Hammel, and god knows what else, they're probably only going to win 65-70.

Fine. But 75-80 wins is not making the playoffs. Not even close.

Even with trade, I think they'll win at least 70, maybe more. Baez will probably be promoted and maybe Bryant too. With the right moves, the Cubs should be extremely dangerous next season......cue the jokes.

[d2bets]

And this is the double wild card era. 86-87 could get it done this year.

Alright, so 86 is 69-48. Still not happening. And I doubt 86 makes playoffs. 80 wins max and that puts Cubs at 63-54 the rest of the way, which would be impressive.

[JeffTheShark]

Yeah, I wasn't expecting the playoffs. I hope we don't climb to .500 before the deadline. Then the front office will feel pressure to trade for players instead of get what you can out of Hammel.

I want to keep Shark. Everyone says he wants out, but he obviously loves Chicago. He just hates losing. I don't think he has to leave, but if someone throws their best 2 prospects at us (possible) then we'll probably move him.

[JeffTheShark]

The Cubs are playing among the best ball in baseball right now, by the way. Would be 5 in a row if not for Rondon's melt down.

Jackson finally pitching well. I think he'll control San Diego tonight.

[d2bets]

Speaking of Baez, check this thing out from last night. Over the freaking roof in the outfield.

http://www.milb.com/multimedia/vpp.jsp?content_id=33087593&sid=milb

[JeffTheShark]

JESUS.

Yeah.. with Castro and Rizzo pulling it together this year, and Baez and Bryant and Almora and Soler on the horizon, people are going to be shocked when we're good in a year or two. They'll pretend we came out of nowhere. We'll have the luxury as cubs fans of knowing it was coming the whole time.

[TwoWays]

Jeff u fckn' work for cubbies public relations or something. chill the fck out with these back to back to back to back post. this thread ain't a home run derby, pal.

[d2bets]

JESUS.

Yeah.. with Castro and Rizzo pulling it together this year, and Baez and Bryant and Almora and Soler on the horizon, people are going to be shocked when we're good in a year or two. They'll pretend we came out of nowhere. We'll have the luxury as cubs fans of knowing it was coming the whole time.

Soler is probably way off and Almora won't be up next season, but should eventually be solid, but I believe both Baez and Bryant should be regulars next seasons and may see some time this season. Baez and Bryant have the power of legends, and I'm not exaggerating on this. They might be the top two power hitters in the minors anywhere. Bryant is more of a sure thing, but Baez could be a monster.

[JeffTheShark]

Shark pitching tomorrow. Guess his line...

8 IP, 1 ER, 7 K's, 6 hits, 2 walks... No decision.

[2daBank]

He not holding sf to 1 run over 8 innings. My guess, 6.1 inn 3r 2er, scrubbies prob get him a litte support and do same to petit.

[TakingVegasMoney]

Whatever his line is the game will go UNDER. You can count on that

[jjgold]

I laid off today I'm afraid to fade hiim guy never gives up a lot of runs

[TwoWays]

this should be a terrific game. sf bats are hot now. my guess is samardijza will pitch great but his infield will commit errors that lead to unearned runs.

[JBC33]

My prediction is cubs are up 4-3 going into the 7th & the bull pen blows it & gives up 5 runs & Jeff gets another no decision.

[d2bets]

I think Jeff gets first win today.

[TwoWays]

Well the first run is unearned off an error. Cubs too predictable

[Cappinpicks]

game over

[Cappinpicks]

now game over! PANDA double DAGGERS!

[2daBank]

He not holding sf to 1 run over 8 innings. My guess, 6.1 inn 3r 2er

On pace to prob not make it past 6, rather see few more runs but hey..

[TwoWays]

Mass run support today. Samardijza got no complaint today

[Cappinpicks]

only way cubs had a chance was a miracle pitcher double.. and even that wont make it a win possibly

[jjgold]

This poor guy just cannot win he needs a new place

[2daBank]

Like I said scrubbbies prob do bout same to petit, need sf big time tho, I guess hindsight way I said it over made just as much sense.

[TwoWays]

Congrats on his first win. We saw this coming.

[stealthyburrito]

unreal how sharp twowayer is.


Second worst out of the season (which is certainly relative) and he collects a W.

[smitch124]

Petit, for throwing batting practice, and Cain for not ever stretching properly should both be on shark's xmas list this year.

[SamDiamond]

And I'll let this sink in. Statistically, the Cubs have a 19.8% chance to make the playoffs, compared to the Pirates' chances of 10.2%.

They won't, of course, but this team is much better than people think. I'm shocked anyone is crazy enough to think this team may be anywhere near the level of the Astros or Diamondbacks.

How'd that Cubs v. Pirates comparison work out?

Cubs playoff chances now at a whopping 0.1%

Pirates slightly higher at 52%.