Dolfan in NYC Posted January 2, 2015 Author Share Posted January 2, 2015 it's 2015, the year the Chicago Cubs win the World Series because that is what Back to The Future II said and anything on TV is true. The movie also said we would have flying cars and hoverboards and how did that work out? Who are you to doubt El Dandy. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuetsar Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 it's 2015, the year the Chicago Cubs win the World Series because that is what Back to The Future II said and anything on TV is true. The movie also said we would have flying cars and hoverboards and how did that work out? Who are you to doubt El Dandy. So what your saying is, that the Cubs winning the World Series is the most unlikely part of the prediction. . . . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabe Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 Everyone knew that to be the case in 1985... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raziel Posted January 2, 2015 Share Posted January 2, 2015 The Cubs winning can't come true. Miami is still in the NL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SorceressKnight Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 For the people who still want to believe Back to the Future II will be the prediction, consider the following: We saw in the "original" BttF timeline: George didn't punch Biff. He was taking orders from Biff even in the current timeline, Biff was a big deal (and we know nothing of Biff's family). Marty goes back to 1955: Biff was a BMOC, and he and some of his goons were in varsity jackets (giving proof- Biff had enough athletic ability to make a Hill Valley sports team.) George punches Biff, we get an alternate 1985, Biff is subservient to George (no knowledge of his family as well- but even one punch doesn't change that, even if George McFly's punch ruined Biff's high school career, Biff, at one point in his life, had athletic ability.) 30 years later, Marty goes to 2015, where Biff is unknown for his own status since then, but he is still bitter with how his own life has gone- but with a time machine, his first idea for it to fix his own life is "make money by betting on sporting events" (so, sports is very important to even the older Biff as his way of life- and he is a bitter jerk even in 2015). He takes the sports almanac, goes to 1955, and changes history and obliterates that 2015 solely to make sure he, himself, had a great life, with no knowledge of the endgame of this change...but his life in those 30 years from 1985 to 2015 outside of working for George McFly is unknown, with the only clue: He views sports as his way to make money and had athletic ability, which was deferred.Conclusion: In the Back to the Future world, Biff Tannen's destiny was to be the father of the Chicago Cubs player who led them to win the 2015 World Series (Yes, Tannen's kids were also arrested to replace Marty's kids- but it doesn't mean he didn't have other kids.) . Because Biff stole the sports almanac in order to make "his own" life better, that 2015 never happened, but Biff had his own glory instead and didn't care....so, sorry Cubs fans, you're not winning next year either. Blame Biff Tannen for this one. (Yes, this may be insane troll logic- but so is the Cubs winning a World Series.) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Man Known as Dan Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Technically, that just disproves the accuracy of that exact time line, and does not disprove the Cubs could win the world series this year anyway. ...why am I feeding this when my expectation for the Cubs this year is "in the running for the 2nd wildcard" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdA Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 YESSSSS!!!! Gaby Sanchez signs with the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles!If there is one place Gaby Sanchez' lariat's will be appreciated it is going the be the Japanese league. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Supposedly the As are about to complete a deal with the Rays that will net them Ben Zobrist and Yunel Escobar. No word on what the Rays would be getting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Lucia Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 I gotta say...Oakland's offseason makes sense as more and more pieces fall into place. Still think the return on Donaldson was light, but Lawrie, Zobrist, and Escobar are all better than the middle infielders the A's rolled out last year. Throw in the versatility of Zobrist and Semien, and Bob Melvin's gonna have some fun. Btw, the return for Tampa was John Jaso, Daniel Robertson, and Boog Powell (don't think there's a relation given the age difference). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Btw, the return for Tampa was John Jaso, Daniel Robertson, and Boog Powell (don't think there's a relation given the age difference). No relation - his Dad's favorite player was the famous Boog Powell This version of Boog has already served one 50 game suspension for using PEDs so he has that going for him I guess 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Wandy Rodriguez failed his physical with the Phillies so now he is signing with the Braves. Okay... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Lucia Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Evan Gattis dealt to Houston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Hope Yunel Escobar didn't get settled in Oakland because he just got traded to the Nats for Tyler Clippard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Guy Eddie Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Hope Yunel Escobar didn't get settled in Oakland because he just got traded to the Nats for Tyler Clippard Interesting. Gotta believe that Washington would deal Ian Desmond if the right package comes along since he's a FA after this season. Escobar isn't a bad fallback if that offer comes along sooner than later. Tyler Clippard is among many young guys I wish the Yankees never traded. What did the Yankees get in return? Jonathan Albaladejo, who was last on a Major League roster in 2012 with the D-Backs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimLivingston Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 It's good insurance for the Nationals and lets the A's replace Gregerson while also being a candidate to close if Doolittle has any issues for some reason. Awesome trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odessasteps Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Wrigley Field renovation logo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piranesi Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Awww. It's that 70s "cub wearing a plague doctor mask" cub. They couldn't even finish drawing his hat though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireThunder Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Blurb on the side of my Facebook feed says that Scherzer is going to get a seven year deal with the Nationals or "another unnamed team". That's some great journalistic work there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Blurb on the side of my Facebook feed says that Scherzer is going to get a seven year deal with the Nationals or "another unnamed team". That's some great journalistic work there. All the reports now are that he will go to the Nats and that once he signs there - the Nats will trade a starter. Jordan Zimmermann the most likely candidate but some folks are claiming they will listen for offers on Strasburg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Man Known as Dan Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 I know you can get a lot assets back... But signing an aging fastball pitcher then trading a young pitcher who is in the same range just seems dumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Lucia Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Zimmermann is a FA after 2015 (and already has a TJ on his ledger), as is Fister. Strasburg is a FA after 2016. Nats have no significant money on the book past 2016 aside from Werth, Zimmerman, and Gio's options. Signing Scherzer extends their window by at least another year. They could do a lot worse when it comes to dedicating significant money to starters. And make of this what you will - JZ threw his fastball at a higher velo than Scherzer in each of the last two years, and did it more often too. Only starters to throw their FB more often in 2014 - Colon, Lynn, Miller. Also, Milwaukee is very close on a deal that would send Yovani Gallardo to Texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 7 years, over $180 million Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuetsar Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 7 years, over $180 million Haven't teams learned how insane it is to go seven years with ptichers yet? Lester, okay it had to be done, but anyone else? This is going to be a crippler in three to four years. . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireThunder Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Cubs close to acquiring Dexter Fowler from the Astros. Dan Straily is believed to be part of the package going to Houston. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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