1. 07-29-21 08:46 PM #1
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    Cubs and Nationals FIRE SALE thread

    Rizzo launched.

    Bryant soon. Kimbrel soon.

    Mad Max and Trea Turner headed to Chavez Ravine to play with Betts, Buehler, Muncy and Bellinger. .


    Lots more coming, boys.

    Love watching these 2 teams have a good ol’ FIRE SALE.
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  2. 07-29-21 08:53 PM #2
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    Kimbrel is the best closer in the game. Now that's a differencemaker. Cubs must be fielding huge offers.
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  3. 07-29-21 09:46 PM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by TheLock View Post
    Rizzo launched.

    Bryant soon. Kimbrel soon.

    Mad Max and Trea Turner headed to Chavez Ravine to play with Betts, Buehler, Muncy and Bellinger. .


    Lots more coming, boys.

    Love watching these 2 teams have a good ol’ FIRE SALE.
    My 2 least favorite teams. Good riddance to them for the next 5 years. Bottom feeders now. Burn it down all the way down. And may the baseball gods be with us that the acquired prospects are busts.
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    Bryant been dead wait for a while
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  5. 07-29-21 10:10 PM #5
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    Schwarber GONE


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    Quote Originally Posted by habitualwinning View Post
    My 2 least favorite teams. Good riddance to them for the next 5 years. Bottom feeders now. Burn it down all the way down. And may the baseball gods be with us that the acquired prospects are busts.
    Couldn't agree more! Love the fact that in early July the Scrubs already said they were sellers, packed it in for the season. Have fun hanging out with the Pirates for the foreseeable future!
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  7. 07-30-21 06:13 AM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by d2bets View Post
    Kimbrel is the best closer in the game. Now that's a differencemaker. Cubs must be fielding huge offers.
    Just like "Kris Bryant is the next Ted Williams" and the "Cubs are the next dynasty", this statement is the kiss of death for poor Kimbrel...
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  8. 07-30-21 07:59 AM #8
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    Fire sale
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  9. 07-30-21 08:10 AM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by JAKEPEAVY21 View Post
    Just like "Kris Bryant is the next Ted Williams" and the "Cubs are the next dynasty", this statement is the kiss of death for poor Kimbrel...
    "The next" is just like "IS the best"? Kimbrel is a Hall of Famer having his best season.
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  10. 07-30-21 08:15 AM #10
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    Daniel Hudson likely headed from Washington to San Diego

    Please announce the Soto launch. One time common

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  11. 07-30-21 08:48 AM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by d2bets View Post
    Kimbrel is the best closer in the game. Now that's a differencemaker. Cubs must be fielding huge offers.
    Go figure, the top two firemen (Kimbrel, and Barnes) in the majors right now were labeled as 'has been, washed up' back in March.
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  12. 07-30-21 08:51 AM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by d2bets View Post
    "The next" is just like "IS the best"? Kimbrel is a Hall of Famer having his best season.
    No.
    Having a banner season this year, no denying but 2012 Braves Kimbrel and 2017 Bo Sox Kimbrel were elite seasons
    Like close to Mo Rivera and elite seasons. (almost)
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  13. 07-30-21 08:55 AM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by stevenash View Post
    No.
    Having a banner season this year, no denying but 2012 Braves Kimbrel and 2017 Bo Sox Kimbrel were elite seasons
    Like close to Mo Rivera and elite seasons. (almost)
    Dude's got a 0.49 ERA. .106 BAA. 64 K's in 36.2 innings.
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    Quote Originally Posted by d2bets View Post
    Dude's got a 0.49 ERA. .106 BAA. 64 K's in 36.2 innings.
    He's having a banner season, like I mentioned, no denying.
    If Kimbrel (who made me bank in 2017 FBB by the way) continues this pace with 60 more games left, than we can put him in the class of 2012-2014 Braves Kimbrel.

    Hey, nothing but love here for the guy.
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    Kimbrel to White Sox


    FIRE SALE
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    Great thread. Love a good FIRE SALE. Just trade everyone!
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  17. 07-30-21 01:59 PM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by TheLock View Post
    Kimbrel to White Sox


    FIRE SALE
    Now Javy Baez to the Mets. And Trevor Williams

    Bryant is definitely next. Probably Davies too. Cubs trading EVERYBODY.
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  18. 07-30-21 02:57 PM #18
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    Quote Originally Posted by d2bets View Post
    Now Javy Baez to the Mets. And Trevor Williams

    Bryant is definitely next. Probably Davies too. Cubs trading EVERYBODY.
    Seems like your Cubs got a decent trade for Kimbrel. i know Madrigal was a very high(top 5 overall?) pick a few years ago.

    Are you happy with what you got in return?
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    Quote Originally Posted by JAKEPEAVY21 View Post
    Seems like your Cubs got a decent trade for Kimbrel. i know Madrigal was a very high(top 5 overall?) pick a few years ago.

    Are you happy with what you got in return?
    I guess. On the surface I thought the return might be stronger. Madrigal seems like a better version of Hoerner.

    Now wait to see what Bryant returned.

    Sold everybody. I mean, if you are selling then you might as well commit. All these guys had expiring contracts, so why not.
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    Quote Originally Posted by JAKEPEAVY21 View Post
    Seems like your Cubs got a decent trade for Kimbrel. i know Madrigal was a very high(top 5 overall?) pick a few years ago.

    Are you happy with what you got in return?
    And now the Padres got Jake Marisnick.

    I think I'm going to tryout for the Cubs tomorrow.
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  21. 07-30-21 03:04 PM #21
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    Quote Originally Posted by d2bets View Post
    I guess. On the surface I thought the return might be stronger. Madrigal seems like a better version of Hoerner.

    Now wait to see what Bryant returned.

    Sold everybody. I mean, if you are selling then you might as well commit. All these guys had expiring contracts, so why not.
    If they are all going to be free agents and not brought back, you might as well trade them and stock the farm system.
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    Quote Originally Posted by d2bets View Post
    And now the Padres got Jake Marisnick.

    I think I'm going to tryout for the Cubs tomorrow.
    That does not move the needle for me as a Padres fan
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    Quote Originally Posted by JAKEPEAVY21 View Post
    If they are all going to be free agents and not brought back, you might as well trade them and stock the farm system.
    Never mind: initial report was false.
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    Quote Originally Posted by JAKEPEAVY21 View Post
    That does not move the needle for me as a Padres fan
    He's a solid bench addition. Plays really good defense and hits lefties very well.
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    Quote Originally Posted by d2bets View Post
    He's a solid bench addition. Plays really good defense and hits lefties very well.
    I'm interested to see the details of the trade. i can't imagine the Padres gave up much. I'm not sure who's roster spot Marisnick will take?
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  26. 07-31-21 08:58 AM #26
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    Baez GONE

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  27. 07-31-21 09:08 AM #27
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    sad what has happened to a cubs team that was spending tons of money

    oh, who am i kidding, it's fukking awesome! fukk those prick fans
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  28. 07-31-21 12:09 PM #28
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    Quote Originally Posted by d2bets View Post
    Kimbrel is the best closer in the game. Now that's a differencemaker. Cubs must be fielding huge offers.
    The Ms closer was actually and the gave him to Houston.

    Losers
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  29. 07-31-21 12:16 PM #29
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    I cannot remember a trade deadline this hectic!

    I wonder if it's because every team has embraced the team-building model from The Process 76ers where you either try to win or try to tank (no in between). Or if teams desperately need to dump salary due to financial losses during COVID

    YES Network ran an infographic of the biggest moves. I added Gallo and Rizzo.

    What's crazy is this infographic could easily be 25-30+ names. Doesn't include Soler, Lester, Happ, Duvall, Marte, Hand, Frazier, Hill, Cruz, Pederson, etc

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  30. 08-01-21 08:50 AM #30
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  31. 08-01-21 08:55 AM #31
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    notice how the fencing goes inward? like a prison because playing for the cubs is something you want to escape
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