 So the Cubs or I should say the Nationals have waved the white flag they are they are officially giving up on the season and look they Mike Rizzo gave it an extra few weeks and they have not played any better They've been the same exact team and so they do sell why now Frank Well, why finally decide to sell these parts now it's late August. I think Mike Rizzo gave this this team a chance To turn it on when you five back at the break or not the break But at the trade deadline with a roster that is so talented that could explode at any second They just they just hung on hung on hung on thinking they were going to a big win streak and get back into this division of Race didn't happen. So it's time to unload. I mean, I understand he just he let two pen and free agents go Makes sense for them. Like I said, he's clearing the books. He's getting ready for 2019 He's getting ready to sign Bryce Harper back is what he's trying to do for sure But I think like just moving those guys We're not talking about the real stars in the Nationals that are being moved guys like Harper Scherzer Zimmerman things like that and we're talking about Daniel Murphy who spent the last two and a half years doing a great job He's gonna be great for the Cubs moving forward Matt Adams the same thing, but after hearing what Rizzo said I'm thinking the same thing you did. It's almost like he's waving the white flag Like can't wait to get some some experience for my younger players, and I guess in his mind He's moving forward to next year. My only question is why not with Bryce Harper? Now there's a report today, you know, we said he was on waivers the Dodgers had interested They couldn't come up with the trade you have to do it in 48 hours They couldn't do it. Why not him at this point if you're already waving the white flag As a franchise player it's hard to let go a super talent and he's still and still high So it's one of those things they're still hoping and wishing that he signs back in Washington They did not want to embarrass and let them go on waivers. Yeah, well also too man Maybe they didn't have enough maybe there wasn't enough in the cupboard to get a guy like Brian You know all I know is this the Nationals one of the biggest disappointments We've seen in a few years major league baseball everyone had their expectations up here They have failed and so now they start selling off pieces but for the Cubs a little bit different They get a guy that can flat out hit. So that's the good news There's a little bit of bad news and we've kind of been ready for this right for the Cubs They learned officially that you Darvish will miss the rest of the season with a stress reaction in his elbow Darvish hasn't pitched since May 20th one just one of his eight starts with the Cubs signing Monster-free agent deal in February. So he is out of the equation. So let's forget about that He's gone, but they get Daniel Murphy. And so what does that mean for them? And does that make them the team to beat in the NL? Yeah, I think that's absolutely huge I mean, I think we both agree on that side bring it over a guy like Daniel Murphy is not only what Joe Madden said He's a pro at bat. This guy knows exactly what he's doing in the batter's box He's a veteran leader for guys in that locker room. And like you said, I mean he devastated the Cubs I mean, I think he's hitting over 400 at Ridley Field And also too on top of that when the lights are on the postseason this dude has a career 323 postseason average man. That's tops with Albert Pujols. So I think for anybody the Chicago Cubs are stoked to get a guy like Daniel Murphy He's a perfect fit. The professional bats night in and night out Maybe it'll pass down the line because he's contagious Maybe some of those younger younger Cubs players can watch him You know take some serious professional at bats and rub off on them a little bit because they don't need this But this guy's it could be key for them down the stretch You thought Frank that this was something that the lineup desperately needed right desperately needed They've struggled so badly and include a night, you know five straight games one run one solo home run That is not hitting that's not that's not passing the hat This team needs somebody in there who can flat out hit and that's Daniel Murphy Well, let me ask as far as we're guys go obviously they're hoping that Brian gets healthy So is this Murphy at second bias a short Addison Russell bench? I think he comes off the bench I feel like you know how we buy as I feel I can play anywhere you need him to play it Obviously if Murphy needs a day off he said Ben's in Oberist as well as an option That's the great thing for Joe Madden. He's got a lot of flexibility Yes, and for him he loves that because he can play matchups at that point Well, Murphy not there yet Frank you talked about the offense is still struggling for Chicago