You may not like it, but its probably going to happen.

I don't belive that 25 is out of line for AA ball ... I clicked on a dozen random names from his team and 24 was the age I saw most ... 23, 25, 26, and one 21 year old also.

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Power is always in the hands of the masses of men. What oppresses the masses is their own ignorance, their own short-sighted selfishness.
- Henry George

His age difference at AA Jackson was -0.4.

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You know me like that.

Average age is 23.8. He was technically 24 for the entire minor league season this year. He does only have 17 games at that level though. I love his stats. His college seasoning/maturity let him rip through those other levels though. I'm sure as hell more excited about him than I was having Ruggiano around.

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That's my purse! I don't know you!

love that Cubbie Chubbies are having the rug pulled out from under them on what they thought was going to be their first competitive season under Epstien

but just wait for all the big moves for the '16 season

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O judgment! Thou art fled to brutish beasts,
And men have lost their reason.

It is a little disheartening that the Cubs World Series chances are leaving town on a plane with Justin Ruggiano.

But, hey, wait 'til the year after next year.

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Day late, but I really wanted the Cubs to go after Josh Johnson. Low risk, high reward. He signed with the Padres for about $1M. The Cubs couldn't give him $2M or $3M guaranteed? If he could give you 10-20 starts with a 3.00 ERA; worth the money.

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Rick Hahn is the best GM in baseball.

Hopefully they don't trade E.Jax for prospects. That would certainly signal doom next year. @ Sox Subdivision

Hi David Ross!

I hope Ross really brings those intangibles in spades, because he doesn't bring fuck all else.

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Rick Hahn is the best GM in baseball.

Every contender needs a Jake Taylor.

Nevermind.

Padres picking off Cubs potentials left and right...

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Ба́бушка гада́ла, да на́двое сказа́ла—то ли до́ждик, то ли снег, то ли бу́дет, то ли нет.

Oh you may still be right, Heyman has apologized for jumping the gun and he is still deciding between the Pads and the Cub.

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2018
#ExtendLafleur
10 More Wins

Logan Watkins and Donn Roach DFA'd. Claim Shane Peterson and Ryan Lavarnway.

Oh geez, more Red Sox trash. Danied Bard, Lars Anderson and Ryan Kalish wasn't enough?!?!?!

Remember when you thought they wouldnt sign any pitching til next year?

Good times

Ken Rosenthal ‏@Ken_Rosenthal 52s53 seconds ago

Sources: David Ross to #Cubs, two years, $5M.

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Kenny Williams fell for the banana in the tailpipe

Carrie Muskat ‏@CarrieMuskat 6m6 minutes ago

Why would Ross be key to #Cubs? He caught 5 of Lester's 1st 7 starts, and lefty had 2.19 ERA w/43 Ks, 5 BBs. No confirmation from team

Castillo has to be traded now. Who will he go to? White Sox? Or maybe Seattle?

That was said tongue in cheek but still,

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Ба́бушка гада́ла, да на́двое сказа́ла—то ли до́ждик, то ли снег, то ли бу́дет, то ли нет.

Cubs have grabbed 2 catchers!

CHICAGO -- David Ross and Jon Lester appear to be together again.

The Cubs have reportedly signed Ross to a two-year, $5 million contract, according to FOXSports.com. Several Boston media outlets confirmed the deal on Friday. The Cubs, who would have to make a roster move to open a spot for Ross, would not comment on the reports. The deal most likely is pending a physical.
In 13 seasons, Ross has a .233 career batting average. What's key is that in 29 games over two seasons catching Lester with Boston, the lefty pitcher has a 2.77 ERA with 192 strikeouts over 195 innings.
And, in case you forgot, the Cubs just signed Lester to a six-year, $155 million contract.


CHICAGO -- The Cubs claimed catcher Ryan Lavarnway off waivers from the Dodgers and outfielder Shane Peterson off waivers from the Athletics on Friday. To make room on the 40-man roster, pitcher Donn Roach and infielder Logan Watkins were designated for assignment.

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favrefan said:"Chris Coghlan isn't gonna pay your rent, Jimmy."

And now both of those guys are gone and the Cubs have claimed Mike Kickham.

The Cubs reportedly have interest in JD Drew to play 2B. Have to assume that means Baez would start the season at Triple A. I'm not sure Drew would be much of an upgrade. Why not sign Rasmus to play CF and play Alcantara at 2B or go big and trade for Zobrist. Maybe if they get him here he will be open to signing an extension(he is from Illinois). Signing Drew doesn't seem to fit what they've been trying to do this off season.

God I hope not.

JD Drew would be the wrong move for sure

First, the Cubs think they can turn any infielders into outfielders. And now they think they can turn retired RF's into second basemen?

I didn't realize I typed JD. It was Stephen in my head. Ha

Cubs sign Chris Denorfia to a 1 year deal. Bench guy, hits lefties well. 40 man is full I believe so there's a corresponding move to come.

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Team Cutler.