***Chicago Cubs - oh no, we suck again***

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  1. Buster Mahomes

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    Yeah that's really dumb. There's gotta be another way to get more tickets for bigger groups. A limit of 4 is not nearly enough. A family with 3 kids wouldn't even be able to attend a game together.
     
  2. Illinihockey

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    My dream scenario is having my wife take my kids and I get to sit alone
     
  3. Buster Mahomes

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    Yeah but think about all the money you'd save if you just left the wife and kids at home.
     
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  4. GGCD

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    Joe confirms that Schwarber is going to lead off, with Zobrist leading off when Schwarber sits.

    How do you feel about that? I like Schwarber leading off, but we'd need someone to step up and handle clean up duties.

    Anyone want to take a crack at how many different lineups we have this year?

    My crack at opening day roster:
    1. Schwarber LF
    2. Bryant 3B
    3. Rizzo 1B
    4. Zobrist RF
    5. Contreras C
    6. Baez 2B
    7. Heyward CF
    8. Lester SP
    9. Russell SS

    When Schwarber sits:
    1. Zobrist LF
    2. Bryant 3B
    3. Rizzo 1B
    4. Contreras C
    5. Baez 2B
    6. Russell SS
    7. Almora CF
    8. SP
    9. Heyward RF
     
  5. Buster Mahomes

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    I would prefer Zobrist leading off with Schwarber batting 2nd or cleanup. If we're hitting the pitcher 8th hopefully Joe bats Heyward 9th but I doubt it.
     
  6. GGCD

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    I don't think he will be (can be?) as bad as he was last season.

    He has a history of bouncing back from bad seasons, like the ones he had in '11, '13, and '16.
     
  7. You and You

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    God this lineup is so stacked.
     
  8. slogan119

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    I think Heyward quickly moves in front of Javy
     
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  9. visa

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    Russell will bat higher.
     
  10. pianoman

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    Yeah, if Russell keeps up his progression he will be in the top of the lineup by the end of the year.
     
  11. Bankz

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    lol at being worried about who hits cleanup with this roster of murderers
     
  12. GGCD

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    Cubs extend Strop for 2018 with club option for 2019.

    Numbers unclear right now but appears to be 5.85 mil in 2018 with 6.25 mil club option in 2019 with 500k buyout.
     
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  13. Buster Mahomes

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    Lineups for tomorrow. :feelsgoodman:

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  14. visa

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  15. Buster Mahomes

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    It's amazing that a Major League Baseball player can get it a tattoo that looks that terrible but I guess this is the same guy who got the MLB logo tatted on the back of his neck. Hope he saved room for future titles.

    #baezenvy
     
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  16. Buster Mahomes

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    Also I'm a little upset that no one has commented on the corny thread title in here or especially the MLB thread. Maybe I'll change it to That's Cub. #thatsCub
     
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  17. slogan119

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    Love Javy's MLB logo tattoo.
     
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  18. Joystick Izzy

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    I mentioned this a while back, but I'll b coming to Chicago in September to see the cubs play on a Friday afternoon, before heading to south bend for the UGA game on Saturday. I'm looking at cubs tickets and trying to figure out the best value since there are so many seat options. Any advice on the best moderately priced seats/section?

    Edit: my buddy really wants to sit in the Budweiser bleachers, so that's what I got.
     
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  19. visa

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    I'm with your buddy. Assuming you're attending that Friday game vs the likely non-competitive Brewers, soak up the experience. It's general admission so buyer beware at $65 a ticket.
     
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  20. Joystick Izzy

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    So it's just first come first serve in the entire section? Do people get there super early to reserve seats?
     
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  21. visa

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    Yes, it's first come-first serve and gates open 2 hours in advance. Season ticket holders in the bleachers get early admission. If you plan on pre-gaming, I'd get to Murphy's Bleachers around 9:30. And then cross the street (bleachers have separate entrance) around noon.
     
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  22. GGCD

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    watching the cubs on wgn in february is nice
     
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  23. visa

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    Addison just hit a bomb off of Giolito :smug:
     
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  24. Cousin Eddie

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    Awesome that they're playing so many starters today. Missed watching these guys this winter.
     
  25. ohhaithur

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    Hey Cubs friends. I'm coming up July 21-23 for the Cards series weekend and I got more tickets than I need. If you need tix (I think they're sold out essentially) I'll sell them at cost instead of messing with stubhub
     
  26. Bankz

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    :l
     
  27. ohhaithur

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    What
     
  28. Bankz

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    I would fly out to chicago with you... You didn't even hit me up :(
     
  29. ohhaithur

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    I'm still going, bitch
     
  30. spagett

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    We should be as quiet about that as possible. I'm embarrassed.
     
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  31. spagett

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    Also, Zobrist's wife is big bird.
     
  32. spagett

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    Hah. PITCHING PROSPECTS.
     
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  33. slogan119

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    Yes, hi, I'm interested. Where are the seats? Would need 2 for Sunday.
     
  34. ohhaithur

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    504 row2
     
  35. visa

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    Cease-fire

    #thatscub
     
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  36. pianoman

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    Heyward just crushed one over the right field fence. I hope that happens more often this year.
     
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  37. visa

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    [​IMG]
    :grinch:
     
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  39. Bankz

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  40. visa

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    It's Happening again

     
  41. GGCD

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    This guy throws 102 MPH fastballs

     
  42. visa

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    Are you just hearing of Shohei Otani? Too much time spent evaluating Buckeye recruit dick...
     
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  43. GGCD

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    I've seen him pitch full games twice, a couple relief appearances, and watched many highlights.

    Games I watched he sat 95-97 touched 98-99. Dominant fastball, dominant splitter that could make for top level closer material right now. Big hook on a mid 70's curveball that could potentially be ++ but lacks consistency right now--looked like he played with a bit and was gunned anywhere from 71-77, didn't always locate it. He threw a slider as well, it wasn't a dominant pitch like his other offerings but also plus potential there. Will be the top arm available next year if Kershaw doesn't opt out.

    My time evaluating Buckeye dick does not detract from my time evaluating Japanese dick.
     
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  44. Illinihockey

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    Happ is tearing it up but I can't help but think he never plays a game for the Cubs. I don't think they move Eloy for anything, so he's their best trade bait if they want to acquire a starter over the next couple of years.
     
  45. visa

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    Yeah. Ideally, he gains enough helium at Tennessee that he can headline a trade for a starter in July.
     
  46. GGCD

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    Mother of god....

     
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  47. NilesIrish

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    Thats amazing.
     
  48. Illinihockey

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    I've never loved another man as much as I love Baez.
     
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  49. GGCD

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    I mean he starts celebrating before he even catches the ball, much less places the tag.
     
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