The Cubs are probably a LOCK to win the World Series after signing Chapman

[HUDSON]

Giants or Nationals will probably make a big trade to compete.....they HAVE TO counter this Chapman trade with something big! Drum roll..........

Wouldn't surprise if the Cubs weren't done yet......another solid 3rd or 4th SP wouldn't hurt. Hammel and Hendricks are ok, but a big name starter would do wonders

 

[12step]

Get your futures in Folks.

The bullpen was the only weak link on the Cubs roster.

now they have the best closer in the history of baseball

I grew up 2 miles from Wrigley. Had my first beer with the drunks in the morning line waiting for bleacher seats. I've been waiting for this year since I was a kid. this is IT

 

[ImFeklhr]

I guess I really don't understand the big deal about the Cubs getting him. Literally only four teams have blown less saves this season than the Cubs. The Mets top the league with only 6 blown saves so let's assume that is best case scenario (since it is). By picking up Chapman they improve my 4 games just over half way through the season so like 3.5 balance of the way.

Really? Picking up a guy who MAY help you win 3 or 4 more games is this big of a deal?

yea, I get it, it's about the playoffs. When only 4 teams are marginally better than you at a position I don't think that is what you should have focused on.

This deal is overrated, by a lot.

It's actually less than that. It would take a Mike Trout type player replacing an average major leaguer to get a 3-4 win upgrade at this point in the season.
Chapman had a 2.7 WAR season in 2015 and is on pace for slightly less than that this year. So you are really picking up at most 2 wins from this deal.

I see it more as a post season move. With the way playoffs are scheduled, bullpens have an increased value compared to during the regular season.

Of course if you have a stacked minor league system and think you are having a magical season full of history and destiny, then adding on isn't such a bad idea.