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Jes Beard

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Re: Cubs in '18
« Reply #1590 on: January 30, 2018, 07:22:45 am »
Our local indy theater showed it a couple of weeks ago to commemorate its 75th anniversary.  You probably ought to take her to see it on the big screen if it ever shows up in Chattanooga sometime.  That's the way to go see it.

If I ever get back to Chattanooga....

Ron

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Re: Cubs in '18
« Reply #1591 on: January 30, 2018, 11:03:20 am »
FWIW, here is the latest from Chris Gimenez, via Carrie Muskat. In this piece, Gimenez is less playful and more straightforward, not only about Darvish, but also how he became a Cub and what his expectations are.

https://www.mlb.com/news/chris-gimenez-downplays-effect-on-yu-darvish/c-265496934
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Deeg

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Re: Cubs in '18
« Reply #1592 on: January 30, 2018, 12:02:22 pm »
I'm starting to worry this may drag on right up to spring training.

CurtOne

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Re: Cubs in '18
« Reply #1593 on: January 30, 2018, 12:06:19 pm »
I agree that the only reason Darvish hasn't signed somewhere is that he's hoping someone offers just a hair more.  I just hope the team he wants to offer more is the Cubs and that he just isn't using the Cubs to get a better offer elsewhere.  It's a game of chicken.  I would guess if the Cubs signed Cobb tomorrow, both Arrieta and Darvish crap because their price just took a hit with a major player out.

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Re: Cubs in '18
« Reply #1594 on: January 30, 2018, 12:37:14 pm »
Don't think Theo is the type to let his offseason plans be held hostage. If Cubs aren't happy with Darvish's timeine to sign, my guess is they'll say "you've got 24 hrs or we're pulling the deal," and then move on as appropriate.

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Re: Cubs in '18
« Reply #1595 on: January 30, 2018, 12:43:13 pm »
I don't see Theo as the type to cut off his own nose to spite his face, either.  How many options does Darvish have really?  Maybe an ultimatum offer will come at some point, but it's probably not this week.

The thing is, Darvish is certainly deserving of a 5-year deal in a normal, non-collusive market.

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« Reply #1596 on: January 30, 2018, 02:58:04 pm »
Think teams may be afraid of Darvish's health?

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Re: Cubs in '18
« Reply #1597 on: January 30, 2018, 03:33:48 pm »
I don't see any reason why the Cubs would give Darvish a deadline, unless Cobb (or whoever) indicated he was ready to sign with them and they wanted to secure the situation.  They didn't sign Fowler until the spring training reporting date.

Deeg

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Re: Cubs in '18
« Reply #1598 on: January 30, 2018, 05:16:43 pm »

Jon Heyman
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brewers are talking to darvish, and are said to be among the more aggressive teams to this point. no word on how close a deal might be though. from me and @RobertMurrayFRS

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Re: Cubs in '18
« Reply #1599 on: January 30, 2018, 05:34:00 pm »
I've got to think Darvish is going to make his decision very soon. This makes two days in a row of teams that had been more or less dismissed suddenly being reported to be aggressive again. It feels a lot like posturing.

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Re: Cubs in '18
« Reply #1600 on: January 30, 2018, 05:35:49 pm »
When are we going to get the report that Darvish really wants to go to the Marlins and they're trying to clear payroll room to get him?
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brjones

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Re: Cubs in '18
« Reply #1601 on: January 30, 2018, 05:43:17 pm »
Brewers beat writer isn't sure about the Brewers' renewed interest. In a reply to Heyman's tweet:

Adam McCalvy‏ @AdamMcCalvy
We'll see whether this goes beyond talking. Sometimes stuff like this gets out there to push a player's preferred teams along.

Jes Beard

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Re: Cubs in '18
« Reply #1602 on: January 30, 2018, 05:51:12 pm »
Think teams may be afraid of Darvish's health?


Of course.  Everyone knows Japanese pitchers are always ready to have their arms fall off.

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Re: Cubs in '18
« Reply #1603 on: January 30, 2018, 06:32:38 pm »
Deeg, it's time for you to open YOUR personal reserves and supplement the Cubs' offer.  We're counting on you!

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Re: Cubs in '18
« Reply #1604 on: January 30, 2018, 06:38:02 pm »
26 cents and a half-bottle of sake isn't going to move the needle.