Other Chicago Sports/General Sports Thread - Cubs Sign Jackson, Villanueva

[IU Hawks fan]

All MSU's fault.

[Illinihockey]

Originally Posted by IU Hawks fan

All MSU's fault.

Wisconsin

[MurrayBannerman]

Stupid NC State. Godfried can't coach...

Oh well, we didn't lose and Purdue won, so there's my silver lining.

[IU Hawks fan]

Originally Posted by Illinihockey

Wisconsin

Eh, I just don't think they're very good. Still shouldn't lose to UVA, though.

[IU Hawks fan]

Originally Posted by MurrayBannerman

Oh well, we didn't lose

As Seinfeld famously put it, "They won. You watched"

[IU Hawks fan]

Think I'm gonna buy UFC tickets to resell this morning for the event at the United Center in January. Gotta make up for lost Hawks profits somewhere.

[Illinihockey]

Originally Posted by IU Hawks fan

Eh, I just don't think they're very good. Still shouldn't lose to UVA, though.

Can't lose that game at home.

[IU Hawks fan]

They certainly shouldn't, but if they end up just being about a .500 team, then them losing that game at home isn't a complete debacle.

[Illinihockey]

After the challenge, I think the Big 10 shapes up like this.

1. IU
2. Michigan
3. Ohio State
4. Minnesota
5. Illinois
6. Michigan State
7. Wisconsin
8. Purdue
9. Iowa
10. Northwestern
11. Nebraska
12. Penn State

[MurrayBannerman]

Originally Posted by IU Hawks fan

Think I'm gonna buy UFC tickets to resell this morning for the event at the United Center in January. Gotta make up for lost Hawks profits somewhere.

I'm going too. But, I would have went with or without the Hawks

[MurrayBannerman]

Originally Posted by IU Hawks fan

As Seinfeld famously put it, "They won. You watched"

Lol, I know. Just force of habit.

[IU Hawks fan]

Originally Posted by MurrayBannerman

I'm going too. But, I would have went with or without the Hawks

Presale code is UNITED, tix are available now. Got a pair in the 200 level for $130 after fees.

[MurrayBannerman]

Originally Posted by IU Hawks fan

Presale code is UNITED, tix are available now. Got a pair in the 200 level for $130 after fees.

I texted my buddy. We've got a group of about 10 guys.

At the last event, I met Johny Hendricks at the weigh-ins. That was pretty cool

[Illinihockey]

Updated prospect lists

Baseball Prospectus


1. Albert Almora (OF)

2. Javier Baez (SS)

3. Jorge Soler (OF)

4. Arodys Vizcaino (RHP)

5. Dan Vogelbach (1B)

6. Brett Jackson (OF)

7. Pierce Johnson (RHP)

8. Duane Underwood (RHP)

9. Christian Villanueva (3B)

10. Dillon Maples (RHP)



Fangraphs

1. Javier Baez (SS)

2. Albert Almora (OF)

3. Jorge Soler (OF)

4. Dillon Maples (RHP)

5. Dan Vogelbach (1B)

6. Arodys Vizcaino (RHP)

7. Brett Jackson (OF)

8. Matt Szczur (OF)

9. Christian Villanueva (3B)

10. Josh Vitters (3B)

11. Marco Hernandez (SS)

12. Jeimer Candelario (3B)

13. Junior Lake (SS)

14. Duane Underwood (RHP)

15. Trey Martin (OF)

[coldsteelonice84]

I agree with FanGraphs, think they nailed it.

[MurrayBannerman]

Mine would probably be

1a. Javier Baez
1b. Albert Almora
3. Jorge Soler
4. Arodys Vizcaino
5. Dillon Maples
6. Pierce Johnson
7. Duane Underwood
8. Dan Vogelbach
9. Christian Villanueva
10. Jeimer Candelario
11. Juan Carlos Panigua
12. Marco Hernandez
13. Junior Lake
14. Brett Jackson
15. Josh Vitters

[IU Hawks fan]

SOX are 1 of 4 teams in play for Mike Adams. Would be a very solid addition to the pen.

[MurrayBannerman]

Originally Posted by IU Hawks fan

SOX are 1 of 4 teams in play for Mike Adams. Would be a very solid addition to the pen.

He'd be a great addition.

[coldsteelonice84]

Yeah, if need be, tell him he'll close. I still like Reed there but at the end of the day, they should do what it takes to get him signed and they have somewhat of an opening.

[IU Hawks fan]

Denard Span to the Nats!

Never gotta deal with him again!!

[coldsteelonice84]

If the Mets non-tender Mike Pelfrey as expected, I would like the Cubs to sign him. The surgery was at the beginning of May (tommy john), so he should be able to come back by June or at least the second half.

[MurrayBannerman]

Originally Posted by coldsteelonice84

If the Mets non-tender Mike Pelfrey as expected, I would like the Cubs to sign him. The surgery was at the beginning of May (tommy john), so he should be able to come back by June or at least the second half.

I always hated him. Irrationally.

Also, wtf is the Sox mascot supposed to be?

[IU Hawks fan]

Originally Posted by MurrayBannerman

Also, wtf is the Sox mascot supposed to be?

A plush fury animal that kids will find adorable.

[Illinihockey]

7 years $138 mil for David Wright with the Mets.

[MurrayBannerman]

Good for him. David Wright was one of the first prospects I took a vested interest into.