Thanks! And right back at ya!Oh my I just looked… after the Cleveland games, the Rockies head to Wrigley! Whew! That will be 6 games in a row vs the WS teams. Well good luck at Wrigley at least.But yes that’s one thing about baseball, spring brings hope to all.
Have a blessed Thanksgiving!
who could possibly despise the cubs?Lost Dexter Fowler though.I just needed to see this headline one more time before the new year begins.
It will be ten long months before we get to see a similar headline for the repeat champions. Next year the team with the best record gets home field advantage for the World Series. The old system worked just fine this year because the Cubs got to use their secret weapon designated hitter for four games instead of three. By next year Schwarber’s knee should be good as new, and he managed to steal a base with the bad one.
Added Edwin Encarnacion and should have a healthier pitching staff set to go in '17. This has been the most active off-season in ticket sales in Cleveland since the glory days of the 1990s when the team was also winning big. Ownership is making a major investment. The payroll is rising from about $95 million to close to $135 million.
Ummm, repeat champions? That’s like saying we will see a repeat headline for Donald Trump the next go-round. Who knows? But see my post above. And besides now someone else has the longest drought to break. 69 yrs this one.I just needed to see this headline one more time before the new year begins.
It will be ten long months before we get to see a similar headline for the repeat champions. Next year the team with the best record gets home field advantage for the World Series. The old system worked just fine this year because the Cubs got to use their secret weapon designated hitter for four games instead of three. By next year Schwarber’s knee should be good as new, and he managed to steal a base with the bad one.
I agree Fowler did a great job for the Cubs as a lead-off man and table setter. They almost lost him last year, and the only slump the Cubs had was when he was injured. The Cubs have a lot of depth in the outfield and need a spot for Schwarber to play everyday. After winning 200 games in the last two years, they will still be a favorite for next year with many of their young players getting even better. If Bryant, Russell, Contreras,and Baez continue to improve some opposing pitchers will be faking illness on their turn to pitch against the Cubs.
Didn’t you lose closer Aroldis Chapman too?
Yes, he went back to the Yankees.
I like Cleveland’s chances.Added Edwin Encarnacion and should have a healthier pitching staff set to go in '17. This has been the most active off-season in ticket sales in Cleveland since the glory days of the 1990s when the team was also winning big. Ownership is making a major investment. The payroll is rising from about $95 million to close to $135 million.
In November, the Indians came within one game of winning the World Series. Then they made the biggest free agent acquisition in franchise history, agreeing to what is basically a three-year, $60 million deal for the slugger Encarnacion.
And the Indians also have one of the game’s premier relievers in Andrew Miller.
For Tribe fans, these are amazing times.
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So Happy New Year PV and Cubs fans. Hope you enjoyed the 10th inn of game 7 in 2016 while it lasted.
Well at least KC doesn’t have him.
I can’t say I understand. Catching is tough on the knees and he’s got a little speed.
And you didn’t trade Wilson Contreras or Miggy Montero, did you?
No but Ross retired, though he’ll be around in some capacity, I’m sure.
Joe Maddon loves versatility in his players. If you can play more positions, you get more playing time, and all his players know that. If the rules allowed it, I would hit Bryant second, fifth, and eighth, Cleveland now knows he can run fast enough to score before his next at bat.