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Post by Deleted on Jul 2, 2013 12:42:28 GMT -5
The Cubs fire sale has started. This deal has just gone down: Orioles acquire: Scott Feldman Steve Clevenger
Cubs: Jake Arrieta Pedro Strop International bonus money
Time for the old "SNESmaster trade analysis"
Orioles:
Scott Feldman: The former 30th round pick from the Texas Rangers has quietly been a nice mid-rotation starter for the Cubs this year. He's had a lot of good years mixed with bad years but I think he could be a nice starter this year for the O's. Steve Clevenger: Can catch and play corner infield. Not much more than a 25th man.
Cubs: Jake Arrieta: Once one of the O's top prospects, Arrieta has struggled in the majors as a starter. He still has promising stuff though and a conversion to the pen could help. Pedro Strop: Strop has always had an interesting arm but has battled inconsistently. Still, he was a decent reliever for the O's during their run last year.
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Post by domrep on Jul 2, 2013 12:48:08 GMT -5
I think the O's still need pitching help. This will be fine in the short term, but they need another starter, and possibly a bullpen arm.
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Post by stealthamo on Jul 2, 2013 12:48:45 GMT -5
Here's video from the minor league game I mentioned, where the guy failed to touch 2nd, and instead of a walk-off win, the game went to extra innings. The play happens at around 1:15, and you can see the runner stop not even halfway to 2nd base to join the mob pile for the hitter.
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Post by Perd on Jul 2, 2013 13:00:54 GMT -5
I'm thinking the Cubs needed that bonus money in a hurry. Because the other parts of that trade or pretty meh. I'll miss you, Feldman (from across the hall).
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Post by domrep on Jul 2, 2013 13:03:33 GMT -5
Strop is almost as bad as Marmol. I don't trust Pedro Strop if he came in with an 8 run lead.
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Post by Urethra Franklin on Jul 2, 2013 13:04:43 GMT -5
Strop is almost as bad as Marmol. I don't trust Pedro Strop if he came in with an 8 run lead. Speak of the devil, Marmol has been dealt to the Dodgers for Matt Guerrier and international cash.
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Post by andrew8798 on Jul 2, 2013 14:16:35 GMT -5
ESPN's Keith Law hears that the Dodgers are expected to send Carlos Marmol to the minors for a few outings.
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Post by Confused Mark Wahlberg on Jul 2, 2013 15:25:56 GMT -5
"Jock" Strop was great for 3/4 of the year in 2012 then fell off a cliff and has stunk ever since. Arrieta couldn't hit the strike zone if his life depended on it.
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Post by Biggtone23 on Jul 2, 2013 18:45:07 GMT -5
Free agent Jim Thome has joined the White Sox front office as a special assistant to the GM. This effectively ends his career with 612 Home Runs, 1699 RBI and a slash line of .276/.402/.554
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Post by Sajoa Moe on Jul 2, 2013 18:50:47 GMT -5
Free agent Jim Thome has joined the White Sox front office as a special assistant to the GM. This effectively ends his career with 612 Home Runs, 1699 RBI and a slash line of .276/.402/.554 My favorite player of all time. Good thing he didn't stick around to break Reggie Jackson's strikeout record.
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Post by MGH on Jul 2, 2013 20:21:27 GMT -5
Homer looking .. um, pretty sharp through 7, shall we say.
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Post by cowbell5000 on Jul 2, 2013 20:38:25 GMT -5
Raul ibanez has 20 home runs on the year, Kendrys morales hits his 11th and it's a 3-run shot to set the mariners lead at 6-1
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Post by stealthamo on Jul 2, 2013 20:38:25 GMT -5
Bailey now through 8. Quick and easy inning for Homer.
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Post by cowbell5000 on Jul 2, 2013 20:43:36 GMT -5
Bailey now through 8. Quick and easy inning for Homer. Hardest three outs to get
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Post by cowbell5000 on Jul 2, 2013 20:47:24 GMT -5
Philly has a pitcher named bastardo? Nice!
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Post by Cyno on Jul 2, 2013 20:47:38 GMT -5
Three outs to go!
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Post by stealthamo on Jul 2, 2013 20:51:53 GMT -5
One out to go!
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Post by cowbell5000 on Jul 2, 2013 20:51:58 GMT -5
2 o
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Post by Sajoa Moe on Jul 2, 2013 20:53:50 GMT -5
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Post by MGH on Jul 2, 2013 20:53:53 GMT -5
YEAH HOMER!!
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