Craig H Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Seems like it. It's weird...I would be doing backflips if we were talking about this a year and a half or 3 years ago. Today, I'm pretty happy, but I feel bad for Ricky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Yeah - my post was because Heyman has been reporting it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Man Known as Dan Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 It's an odd situation, and I like Renteria as well, but I think the effect of a legitimately great manager is something that is very underrated now a days due to stat nuts who who can't recognize that there is an intangible part of the game you can't express in numbers. To me, Madden is as good of a manager as there is. It doesn't promise us anything, but I think it takes a serious stance of "no more waiting, we want to contend now." I am curious if this could affect pursuit of former Rays. Shields this off-season, Price next as targets? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I still think they go after Lester. Or they go bananas and make a stab at Lester and Scherzer. I think Scherzer negatively impacts their draft slot, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Man Known as Dan Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Oh we are going after Lester hard I believe, I was wondering on Shields as a potential second option. Everything I hear seems to make me think the Cubs right now are a destination many people want to make a move for, I'm just curious if Maddon could push some guys into "they are my first choice" area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdA Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I still think they go after Lester. Or they go bananas and make a stab at Lester and Scherzer. I think Scherzer negatively impacts their draft slot, though. Â Nope. Â The first 11 slots are protected regardless if any of the teams go wild with FA's. Â The Cubs have the 9th spot. Â So they COULD go after Scherzer. Â Not saying I necessarily WOULD, but they could and not lose their draft pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdA Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Yeah - my post was because Heyman has been reporting it  Who knew Maddon's agent was Scott Boras???  Oh, Heyman jokes never get old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jiji Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Maddon to the Cubs is great news. I am hopping on that bandwagon unabashedly after not really having a connection to a team other than close proximity to Seattle and the Blue Jays supposedly being Canada's team. Does Bryant start next season in Chicago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Man Known as Dan Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Maddon to the Cubs is great news. I am hopping on that bandwagon unabashedly after not really having a connection to a team other than close proximity to Seattle and the Blue Jays supposedly being Canada's team. Does Bryant start next season in Chicago? The assumption has been that the Cubs will wait enough to buy one year if extra service. Understandable with Boras as an agent and two guys coming off solid seasons (Valbuena, Coughlan) set at 3rd and Left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Man Known as Dan Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I still think they go after Lester. Or they go bananas and make a stab at Lester and Scherzer. I think Scherzer negatively impacts their draft slot, though. Nope.  The first 11 slots are protected regardless if any of the teams go wild with FA's.  The Cubs have the 9th spot.  So they COULD go after Scherzer.  Not saying I necessarily WOULD, but they could and not lose their draft pick. They wouldn't lose there 1st, but they would lose there 2nd (and the slot money with it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Bryant will play in Chicago next year around mid May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Mann Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 The prophecy of the 2015 Cubs...it has begun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beech27 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Hi everyone. I'm gonna sit in the corner and listen to Joy Division for a few days. Don't mind me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Man Known as Dan Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Hi everyone. I'm gonna sit in the corner and listen to Joy Division for a few days. Don't mind me. Mind the pointy sticks over there, they are how we hunt rats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Guy Eddie Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Hi everyone. I'm gonna sit in the corner and listen to Joy Division for a few days. Don't mind me. Remember the words of Jane Siberry on the closing track of The Crow soundtrack, it can't rain all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuetsar Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 The prophecy of the 2015 Cubs...it has begun. It will still end in tears. . .and not the happy kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cristobal Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Hi everyone. I'm gonna sit in the corner and listen to Joy Division for a few days. Don't mind me. Remember the words of Jane Siberry on the closing track of The Crow soundtrack, it can't rain all the time. Jane Siberry is 59. If she lives to 2161, she will have lived as long as the Cubs have gone without a World Series win. Jane Siberry doesn't know what the fuck she's talking about. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig H Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Maddon to the Cubs becomes official tomorrow, apparently. Happy birthday to me! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolfan in NYC Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 Hi everyone. I'm gonna sit in the corner and listen to Joy Division for a few days. Don't mind me. Love will tear you apart, my friend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 A-Rod's suspension is officially over  Oh joy  Oh rapture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Oh and the official FA list (per MLBPA).    Atlanta Braves Emilio Bonifacio Ryan Doumit Gavin Floyd Aaron Harang Gerald Laird Ervin Santana  Baltimore Orioles Alexi Casilla Nelson Cruz Kelly Johnson Andrew Miller Johan Santana Joe Saunders Delmon Young  Boston Red Sox Burke Badenhop Ryan Dempster David Ross Koji Uehara  Chicago Cubs Carlos Villanueva  Chicago White Sox Paul Konerko Matt Lindstrom  Cincinnati Reds Jack Hannahan Ryan Ludwick  Cleveland Indians Jason Giambi  Colorado Rockies Matt Belisle Michael Cuddyer Nick Masset Franklin Morales  Detroit Tigers Joba Chamberlain Phil Coke Joel Hanrahan Torii Hunter Jim Johnson Victor Martinez Max Scherzer  Houston Astros Matt Albers Jesse Crain Jose Veras  Kansas City Royals Norichika Aoki Scott Downs Jason Frasor Luke Hochevar Raul Ibanez James Shields Josh Willingham  Los Angeles Angels Jason Grilli John McDonald Joe Thatcher  Los Angeles Dodgers Josh Beckett Kevin Correia Roberto Hernandez Paul Maholm Chris Perez Hanley Ramirez Jamey Wright  Miami Marlins Rafael Furcal Kevin Gregg Reed Johnson Brad Penny  Milwaukee Brewers Zach Duke Tom Gorzelanny Lyle Overbay Mark Reynolds Francisco Rodriguez  Minnesota Twins Jared Burton  New York Mets Bobby Abreu Daisuke Matsuzaka  New York Yankees Chris Capuano Stephen Drew Chase Headley Rich Hill Derek Jeter Hiroki Kuroda Brandon McCarthy David Robertson Ichiro Suzuki Chris Young  Oakland Athletics Alberto Callaspo Jonny Gomes Luke Gregerson Jason Hammel Jon Lester Jed Lowrie Hiroyuki Nakajima* Geovany Soto  Philadelphia Phillies Mike Adams Kyle Kendrick Wil Nieves  Pittsburgh Pirates Clint Barmes Francisco Liriano Russell Martin Edinson Volquez  San Diego Padres Tim Stauffer  San Francisco Giants Michael Morse Jake Peavy Sergio Romo Pablo Sandoval Ryan Vogelsong  Seattle Mariners Joe Beimel Endy Chavez Chris Denorfia Franklin Gutierrez Kendrys Morales Humberto Quintero Chris Young  St. Louis Cardinals Mark Ellis Justin Masterson Jason Motte Pat Neshek A.J. Pierzynski  Texas Rangers Scott Baker Neal Cotts Colby Lewis Alex Rios  Toronto Blue Jays Melky Cabrera Casey Janssen Munenori Kawasaki* Colby Rasmus  Washington Nationals Asdrubal Cabrera Scott Hairston Nate Schierholtz  *Eligible per contract terms   List will grow as 32 guys have options that haven't been acted upon yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Man Known as Dan Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 When is the needed date for qualifying offers to be made? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 When is the needed date for qualifying offers to be made?  5 pm EST on the 5th day after the World Series to offer. Player has till 5 PM EST on the 12th day after World Series to accept. I am not sure exactly when they start counting so it is either Nov 4 or Nov 5 to offer and Nov 11 or Nov 12 to accept. (I have seen places specifically cite the 5th)  And as an aside - Dec 2 is the deadline to tender a offer to someone under team control and for exercising player options Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Lucia Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 QO deadline is next Monday (3rd). Accepting deadline is the Monday after that (10th). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPA Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Doh - I forgot to count today in my math That being said - SB Nation was insisting it was the 5th so I dont feel bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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