[01LUGrad]

Who do you think loses the Series to them?

Seriously, I'm so glad I hung with the Cubs over the past few years (not that there was ever a chance that I would renounce my fanmanship). Seeing all of the young talent on display this spring gets me so excited about baseball...and warm weather.

Also, what should Theo do about Kris Bryant? Should he send his best player to Iowa for 9 games to gain a year of control over him in 2021?

[flamehunter]

You spelled it wrong. It should be Bucs win World Series.

[Purple Haize]

Who do you think loses the Series to them?

Seriously, I'm so glad I hung with the Cubs over the past few years (not that there was ever a chance that I would renounce my fanmanship). Seeing all of the young talent on display this spring gets me so excited about baseball...and warm weather.

Also, what should Theo do about Kris Bryant? Should he send his best player to Iowa for 9 games to gain a year of control over him in 2021?

If we don't win it this year, wait till next year !

[adam42381]

You absolutely have to send him to AAA for 12 days. He's a Boras client which almost guarantees that he'll hit the free agent market when his deal is up instead of signing a long-term extension. An extra year of control over a player of his caliber is definitely worth the impact of losing him for 9 games. Boras and the fans may not like it, but that's the way it has to be under the current service time rules.

[adam42381]

Oh, and Wrigley is in bad shape and looks to remain that way well into the season.

WARNING: NSFW Language
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[Purple Haize]

Oh, and Wrigley is in bad shape and looks to remain that way well into the season.

WARNING: NSFW Language
http://tinyurl.com/pkx3m2e

When they win the WS there will be major upgrades!

[JakeP50]

I've said it once before and I will say it again, O-R-I-O-L-E-S.

[Purple Haize]

I've said it once before and I will say it again, O-R-I-O-L-E-S.

Then take your bird crap to the Orioles baord. This is for WINNERS!

[LUnpretty11]

Oh, and Wrigley is in bad shape and looks to remain that way well into the season.

WARNING: NSFW Language
http://tinyurl.com/pkx3m2e

When they win the WS there will be major upgrades!

I see what you did there...

[ATrain]

I've said it once before and I will say it again, O-R-I-O-L-E-S.

Then take your bird crap to the Orioles baord. This is for WINNERS!

That's spelled:
A-T-L-A-N-T-A B-R-A-V-E-S
First will be the restoration to their rightful place, on top of the NL East, and THEN a World Series Championship!!!!

[adam42381]

Not to be the bearer of bad news, Atrain, but the Braves are predicted to be one of the worst teams in the majors this year.

[jbock13]

As a Rays fan I'm not sure what to expect, though lack of offense is the only certainty

[BJWilliams]

Not to be the bearer of bad news, Atrain, but the Braves are predicted to be one of the worst teams in the majors this year.

That's why real baseball isnt played out on paper or computers...

[adam42381]

Not to be the bearer of bad news, Atrain, but the Braves are predicted to be one of the worst teams in the majors this year.

That's why real baseball isnt played out on paper or computers...

The reason why real baseball isn't played on paper or computers is because those make for difficult surfaces upon which to hold games.

[Purple Haize]

Not to be the bearer of bad news, Atrain, but the Braves are predicted to be one of the worst teams in the majors this year.

That's why real baseball isnt played out on paper or computers...

The reason why real baseball isn't played on paper or computers is because those make for difficult surfaces upon which to hold games.

[RubberMallet]

they are a few years away. they'll finish 3rd behind the buckos.

its going to be a real fun year this year though.

[TDDance234]

The cure of Kris Bryant is going to haunt them all season long.

[RubberMallet]

its a smart business decision made every year.

its only a big deal because boras is involved.

[ballcoach15]

If this board is for winners, then the Cubs should not be mentioned.

"Go Nationals"

[TDDance234]

its a smart business decision made every year.

its only a big deal because boras is involved.

It happens every year but when the player is obviously having the best preseason of anybody in the league? It's going to haunt the Cubs.

[adam42381]

If this board is for winners, then the Cubs should not be mentioned.

"Go Nationals"

It's a Liberty board.

[01LUGrad]

First place Chicago Cubs

That was fun to type!

[Purple Haize]

First place Chicago Cubs

That was fun to type!

[aredd33]

Madden really didn't hold back with Byrant's first game today...threw him right in the 4 hole.

[01LUGrad]

His first game was a flop, but since then the guy's been on base at a ridiculous clip... Like, over .700... against the Padres staff and then Burnett.
Between him and Soler, I'm not sure who has the better chance of winning Rookie of the Year.

This just in...the Cubs have moved Addison Russell to 2nd base in Iowa and could call him up in the next few days. New infield goes like this: Bryant (3rd), Castro (SS), Russell (2nd), Rizzo (1st). Okie dokie.