I don't necessarily expect them to win 81 games. I think they have a chance to, but I gave them a window of 77-81 wins. That isn't all that good of a team.

The biggest difference is that most of the future Cubs core is still playing in the minor leagues. Last year what Rizzo was doing in Des Moines was getting more coverage than what the Cubs were doing. That should be mocked.

The future Sox core will be playing at the big league level. Why shouldn't fans get excited to see those guys live?

It's more fun to be a victim

There will never be an effective vaccine. I'll never get one anyway.

How old is Luc Longley?

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Who expects them to win 81 games? Frank said they could.

The year before the Sox won 85 with things going their way. The year before that 79 and before 88. A pattern? Somehow they went from decent 85 to inexplicably bad at defense and errors as well as unlucky in a lot of areas last season. On paper they have some better players than last year as well. So why is it preposterous to think 81 this year is possible should things fall right?

Exactly pittmike! If everything should fall the Cubs way we'll be celebrating the 2014 Wild Card champions.

Ok then. Good luck to them. I thought I heard Theo as saying no way on the kids this year unless Sept maybe. I expect another sell off. But should that change then sure go for it.

Rob is joking until he's not joking

Last year what Rizzo was doing in Des Moines was getting more coverage than what the Cubs were doing. That should be mocked.

Im pretty hammered right now.

is Kirkwood Elmhurst Steve?

This isnt a place for Cubs/Sox hate. This is a place to discuss the Cubs upcoming 2014 season.


This losing is funny. First you hate it, then you get used to it. Enough time passes, gets so you depend on it. That's institutionalized. They make you a fan for life, that's exactly what they take. The part that counts anyways.

This is my favorite part of this thread.

I honestly don't remember any coverage of what he did in Des Moines last year.

I must say the buzz out of Spring Training with these young guys is great. Baez, Bryant and Almora certainly seem like they are real and with Olt, Villanueava and Candelaria at 3b, plus Alcantra there is alot of depth for trading purposes.

I feel pretty darn optimistic.

Now maybe we can get Ricketts to sell to a real owner??!!

Depends if you mean coverage on the board or in media? This prospects stuff has gotten out of hand you must admit. Sure it looks promising but one, they may not all pan out and two they may not pan out here as they may be moved for more parts.

I go back to Brooks Keyschnick and when Kerry Wood started. I have never seen so much over the top love for Cubs prospects ever. I hope for the coronary health of Cubs fans some of this stuff works out.

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I'll be there Friday supporting our beloved.

I'll be there Friday supporting our beloved.

I'll be there Friday supporting our beloved.