General Cubs Chit-Chat

[jersey cubs fan]

If a move needs to be made to make room before the deadline then option Willson until injury and/or a transaction opens a space back up for him organically.

[davell]

LA Stella has options. Easy choice to send down, if it comes to that.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

LA Stella has options. Easy choice to send down, if it comes to that.

 

I don't think they're going to go with one backup infielder.

 

With Fowler back, the easiest option is like David said, to option Almora. You lose a small bit in using Szczur as a LF defensive replacement for Soler/Contreras, but with Szczur hitting LHP and Fowler not getting moved off CF, it is only that, a small bit. That buys you until next Spring to decide whether Szczur stays or goes, and keeping him as org depth is a nice option to have in an offseason where the OF is in a bit of flux.

[apete6]

LA Stella has options. Easy choice to send down, if it comes to that.

 

I don't think they're going to go with one backup infielder.

 

With Fowler back, the easiest option is like David said, to option Almora. You lose a small bit in using Szczur as a LF defensive replacement for Soler/Contreras, but with Szczur hitting LHP and Fowler not getting moved off CF, it is only that, a small bit. That buys you until next Spring to decide whether Szczur stays or goes, and keeping him as org depth is a nice option to have in an offseason where the OF is in a bit of flux.

 

Coghlan can play the IF in a pinch and Contreras could probably handle 1B as well if you need him to. Maximum, it would be 1 game if there were an injury of some sort. You don't just release Szczur (out of options and no way does he clear waivers) because you don't want to send LaStella down. The risk/reward just isn't there. If you have to, you go with a light bullpen for a few games.

 

You potentially have to send down both Almora AND LaStella if everyone comes back healthy and no one else goes down.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

LA Stella has options. Easy choice to send down, if it comes to that.

 

I don't think they're going to go with one backup infielder.

 

With Fowler back, the easiest option is like David said, to option Almora. You lose a small bit in using Szczur as a LF defensive replacement for Soler/Contreras, but with Szczur hitting LHP and Fowler not getting moved off CF, it is only that, a small bit. That buys you until next Spring to decide whether Szczur stays or goes, and keeping him as org depth is a nice option to have in an offseason where the OF is in a bit of flux.

 

Coghlan can play the IF in a pinch and Contreras could probably handle 1B as well if you need him to. Maximum, it would be 1 game if there were an injury of some sort. You don't just release Szczur (out of options and no way does he clear waivers) because you don't want to send LaStella down. The risk/reward just isn't there. If you have to, you go with a light bullpen for a few games.

 

You potentially have to send down both Almora AND LaStella if everyone comes back healthy and no one else goes down.

 

Coghlan's spot is currently held by the 8th reliever(Patton), he hasn't hit in his time as a Cub(or all season long), and he brings no unique capabilities to the roster. I have to think his roster spot(Patton's) is the first to go. If he takes long enough in rehab maybe other moves happen and they don't have to DFA him though.

 

With that spot gone when Fowler returns, Almora is the other name that makes sense to go down when Soler is healthy. Soler and Contreras are already ahead on the every day pecking order(and are better prospects to begin with), Szczur can be a lefty masher backup OF and LF defensive replacement, and Bryant's flexibility means that Baez and La Stella technically compete against him for playing time too. If Fowler gets hurt again he can come right back up.

[JennieGarthAlgar]

LA Stella has options. Easy choice to send down, if it comes to that.

 

I don't think they're going to go with one backup infielder.

 

With Fowler back, the easiest option is like David said, to option Almora. You lose a small bit in using Szczur as a LF defensive replacement for Soler/Contreras, but with Szczur hitting LHP and Fowler not getting moved off CF, it is only that, a small bit. That buys you until next Spring to decide whether Szczur stays or goes, and keeping him as org depth is a nice option to have in an offseason where the OF is in a bit of flux.

 

Coghlan can play the IF in a pinch and Contreras could probably handle 1B as well if you need him to. Maximum, it would be 1 game if there were an injury of some sort. You don't just release Szczur (out of options and no way does he clear waivers) because you don't want to send LaStella down. The risk/reward just isn't there. If you have to, you go with a light bullpen for a few games.

 

You potentially have to send down both Almora AND LaStella if everyone comes back healthy and no one else goes down.

 

Contreras being able to handle 1B isn't really going to factor into this equation.

[StylesClash]

I apologize for being one of the few people around here, during the offseason, who was against signing Heyward. The idea of being against paying nearly 200 million for a slap hitting corner outfielder? Clearly I was wayyyy off base. Congratulations guys. There is a great brain trust posting here.

[jersey cubs fan]

I apologize for being one of the few people around here, during the offseason, who was against signing Heyward. The idea of being against paying nearly 200 million for a slap hitting corner outfielder? Clearly I was wayyyy off base. Congratulations guys. There is a great brain trust posting here.

Cool

[StylesClash]

I apologize for being one of the few people around here, during the offseason, who was against signing Heyward. The idea of being against paying nearly 200 million for a slap hitting corner outfielder? Clearly I was wayyyy off base. Congratulations guys. There is a great brain trust posting here.

Cool

 

So how about all those "dongs" you dimwits thought Soler and Heyward were gonna hit? And instead of J-Hey Kid I prefer calling Heyward the 4-3 Kid. Just tons of weak contact to the second baseman.

[Sammy Sofa]

Perhaps.

[David]

I apologize for being one of the few people around here, during the offseason, who was against signing Heyward. The idea of being against paying nearly 200 million for a slap hitting corner outfielder? Clearly I was wayyyy off base. Congratulations guys. There is a great brain trust posting here.

 

Cubs should fire Theo and hire you, methinks.

[David]

I love these posters who complain in 90% of their posts and literally only post when they can either complain about something or say I told you so about something they were complaining about before. What a fucked up way to fan.

[jersey cubs fan]

I apologize for being one of the few people around here, during the offseason, who was against signing Heyward. The idea of being against paying nearly 200 million for a slap hitting corner outfielder? Clearly I was wayyyy off base. Congratulations guys. There is a great brain trust posting here.

Cool

 

So how about all those "dongs" you dimwits thought Soler and Heyward were gonna hit? And instead of J-Hey Kid I prefer calling Heyward the 4-3 Kid. Just tons of weak contact to the second baseman.

[cl smooth]

I apologize for being one of the few people around here, during the offseason, who was against signing Heyward. The idea of being against paying nearly 200 million for a slap hitting corner outfielder? Clearly I was wayyyy off base. Congratulations guys. There is a great brain trust posting here.

 

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[Brian]

I love these posters who complain in 90% of their posts and literally only post when they can either complain about something or say I told you so about something they were complaining about before. What a [expletive] up way to fan.

 

It just seems so exhausting to me to live like that.

[Bryants Disco Ball]

It's still so weird that when his eight-year contract is done J-Hey is still only going to be 33. It's usually like 41 on these long-term contracts.

 

I wasn't quite as infatuated as many about him simply because I don't think he is going to tap into some huge power based on his resume, but his resume also suggests he's better on offense than this. If he even hits .250 with a .350 on-base and 15 home runs to go along with elite defense I'm good. That will be a nice compliment to the Bryant's, Rizzo's, Harper's and Schwarber's of the world.

 

It's also a bit premature to claim you are right or wrong about a signing three months into an eight-year contract.

[Clem Fandango]

I apologize for being one of the few people around here, during the offseason, who was against signing Heyward. The idea of being against paying nearly 200 million for a slap hitting corner outfielder? Clearly I was wayyyy off base. Congratulations guys. There is a great brain trust posting here.

Cool

 

So how about all those "dongs" you dimwits thought Soler and Heyward were gonna hit? And instead of J-Hey Kid I prefer calling Heyward the 4-3 Kid. Just tons of weak contact to the second baseman.

 

Go fly a kite, Gretchen.

[Sammy Sofa]

I mean, everyone agrees he's actually a Cardinals fan at this point, right? I totally called it.

[philosophizer75]

Heyward isn't all weak contact. He hit a rocket for a single yesterday. I mean sure he isn't slugging much, but that's not what he has ever really done.

 

Don't understand the timing of this rant.

[Sammy Sofa]

It's hardly a stretch to say he's a disappointment based on expectations and even his own track record, but he has actually provided plenty of value and will almost certainly be worth what he's paid this season, if you put stock in that FG metric. It's just weird be all gloat-y about it, like he's more happy that he can slam people for the player sucking instead of being disappointed in their performance. Of course, seeing that he's actually a Cardinals fan, then it's just his natural instinct.

[Bryants Disco Ball]

Also at least they didn't trade like Willson, Eloy and others for Carlos Gomez.

[davell]

Oh man, you have to be impressed with the patience here. The dichotomy of how the brain works always fascinates me. More so, with the dim, than with the intelligent.

 

So, to put in perspective......SC was always getting nuggied/wedgied for bad baseball thoughts put out into the universe in the douchiest way possible. As evidenced by the vitriol of his "I told you so!!!!!!" from earlier.(I wonder if all of us adopted this new fangled pat your own back option at every option.....Nah, most of us are right more than once every year. Nevermind.

 

But seriously, ask yourself this: If you WERE only right ONCE a year......Would you have the discipline to wait MONTHS to throw it out there. If so, is there more to it? Is he running down the street naked right now in pure jubilation, set to Chariots of Fire? Has he hurt his non dominant hand to vicious self high fiving? I'm not sure, but his mind wobbles at the options he has on such a day. Just hope he's careful enough with his frivolities today.

 

I applaud the patience, the forethought, go have a day! Maybe, if you have current human interaction, share this with them. It can be your present to them!

 

 

Oh, and Heyward is going to be fine. You may have jumped the gun on being right.

[Clem Fandango]

And despite his faults this season, he's still on pace for an fWAR in the 2.5-3.0 range, should he not improve his offense much.

 

Now, is that worth the $15 million he's getting paid this season? I mean... yes. Yes it absolutely is.

[Sammy Sofa]

And despite his faults this season, he's still on pace for an fWAR in the 2.5-3.0 range, should he not improve his offense much.

 

Now, is that worth the $15 million he's getting paid this season? I mean... yes. Yes it absolutely is.

 

Yeah, FG already has him worth about $11 million, for what that's worth.

[sneakypower]

I apologize for being one of the few people around here, during the offseason, who was against signing Heyward. The idea of being against paying nearly 200 million for a slap hitting corner outfielder? Clearly I was wayyyy off base. Congratulations guys. There is a great brain trust posting here.

i forgive you