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davell · October 20, 2017

davell · October 20, 2017

Solid amount of info in that, to be honest. Monty back to a swing role, can trade a position player, not putting a priority on a top of the order hitter.....

Sammy Sofa · October 20, 2017

Did everyone asking about a leadoff hitter lead off their question with a hearty, "D'UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR?"

Cubswin11 · October 20, 2017

Did everyone asking about a leadoff hitter lead off their question with a hearty, "D'UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR?"

SPEEEEEED, that had to be Phil Rogers

minnesotacubsfan · October 20, 2017

Speed kills man. Kills you ability to when when it just heads back to the dugout after the inevitable out

Transmogrified Tiger · October 20, 2017

- They're going to add 2 SP for sure. Which is fine, but I better not need to clamor for Montgomery while Tseng gets starts in May if someone is hurt.

- pre-2018 Javy and Almora are in line for bigger roles than pre-2017 Javy and Almora. Well deserved given their progress this year.

- Because Javy and Almora are in line for bigger roles, there truly is a position player glut. Not that you'd never find a use for all of Javy, Almora, Schwarber, Zobrist, Heyward, and Jay's replacement, but it's reached a point of diminishing returns where someone(my money's on Happ) is going to be traded for something more impactful.

- More acknowledgement of pitcher walks being a problem

Gilby · October 21, 2017

Listened to this at work. His answer to the question about Arrieta and/or Davis returning was a long one about how players have the right to search for that big payday and how many factors, short and long term, a team has to consider. I dunno, felt to me like the 2018 plans don't include either of them. I was a little surprised how honest and specific he was about Montgomery's 2018 role, and it sure seems like Happ, Schwarber, or Almora is getting traded.

17 Seconds · October 21, 2017

he always makes me feel completely confident. he's just so calm and in control.

davell · October 21, 2017

I think it was Finfer, who said he doesn't even bother bringing Jed to these things anymore lol. And there were multiple comments about how easy it is to get locked in to whatever Theo's saying and you just believe, the polar opposite of the horsefeathers shows the Bulls and Bears put on.

d_money · October 21, 2017

Would love to see some impact arms from within as either SP or RP - but if Tseng is it, well then.

Any chance of someone developing at a quicker rate than expected? Like to a couple of the college arms from the ‘16 draft?

CaliforniaRaisin · October 21, 2017

Would love to see some impact arms from within as either SP or RP - but if Tseng is it, well then.

Any chance of someone developing at a quicker rate than expected? Like to a couple of the college arms from the ‘16 draft?

I really, really like Alzolay and think he could start for the big league team (if healthy) by August 2018. And Theo's comments about him were a nice reinforcement to that line of thinking.

Alex Lange from the 2017 draft is probably going to start at Myrtle Beach so he might make a big impact by 2019.

KrisBryantisaBeast · October 21, 2017

Out of all the hitters that might be on the trading block who could we get the most in return for?

minnesotacubsfan · October 21, 2017

I would guess Schwarber

Transmogrified Tiger · October 21, 2017

Out of all the hitters that might be on the trading block who could we get the most in return for?

If you include Baez in that group(even though his odds of getting dealt are near nil), then it's him. After that, it's probably very situational depending on a team's evaluation and their needs. There's arguments to be made for Schwarber, Almora, and Happ.

SouthSideRyan · October 21, 2017

I would guess Schwarber

I would guess he'd bring back the least(assuming we're limiting this to Schwarbs, Almora, Baez, Happ)

minnesotacubsfan · October 21, 2017

I would guess Schwarber

I would guess he'd bring back the least(assuming we're limiting this to Schwarbs, Almora, Baez, Happ)

I would guess Baez is the least likely to be traded. Taking him out of the equation, I dont see Happ or Almora garnering more then Schwarber, specifically to an AL team

David · October 21, 2017

I would guess Schwarber

I would guess he'd bring back the least(assuming we're limiting this to Schwarbs, Almora, Baez, Happ)

i mostly agree except with almora being last.

bukie · October 21, 2017

Out of all the hitters that might be on the trading block who could we get the most in return for?

If you include Baez in that group(even though his odds of getting dealt are near nil), then it's him. After that, it's probably very situational depending on a team's evaluation and their needs. There's arguments to be made for Schwarber, Almora, and Happ.

Would arguments for Russell be lower than any of them? Starting to wonder if the FO likes Baez at short.

Cubswin11 · October 22, 2017

Out of all the hitters that might be on the trading block who could we get the most in return for?

If you include Baez in that group(even though his odds of getting dealt are near nil), then it's him. After that, it's probably very situational depending on a team's evaluation and their needs. There's arguments to be made for Schwarber, Almora, and Happ.
Would arguments for Russell be lower than any of them? Starting to wonder if the FO likes Baez at short.

I don’t see any indication by what they’ve done or said that would suggest they like Baez more than Russell at SS.

David · October 22, 2017

If you include Baez in that group(even though his odds of getting dealt are near nil), then it's him. After that, it's probably very situational depending on a team's evaluation and their needs. There's arguments to be made for Schwarber, Almora, and Happ.
Would arguments for Russell be lower than any of them? Starting to wonder if the FO likes Baez at short.
I don’t see any indication by what they’ve done or said that would suggest they like Baez more than Russell at SS.

This (posted above) would be the closest thing to that...

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Cubswin11 · October 22, 2017

Would arguments for Russell be lower than any of them? Starting to wonder if the FO likes Baez at short.
I don’t see any indication by what they’ve done or said that would suggest they like Baez more than Russell at SS.

This (posted above) would be the closest thing to that...

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I feel like that’s the Theo nice way of saying “hey stupid fucks, Russell is the SS and you’re and idiot if you think Baez is better.”

PackLandVA · October 22, 2017

While no one doubts his range and overall fielding, there were some serious issues with Russell's arm strength and accuracy this past season.

Cubswin11 · October 22, 2017

While no one doubts his range and overall fielding, there were some serious issues with Russell's arm strength and accuracy this past season.

He was like 2nd in DRS at SS in all of MLB even with his missed games, unless he has some degenerative issue in his shoulder/arm he’s the SS of the next decade roughly no questions asked

CaliforniaRaisin · October 22, 2017

While no one doubts his range and overall fielding, there were some serious issues with Russell's arm strength and accuracy this past season.

He had a shoulder problem last season and it was hinted it might linger all season.

David · October 22, 2017

While no one doubts his range and overall fielding, there were some serious issues with Russell's arm strength and accuracy this past season.
He was like 2nd in DRS at SS in all of MLB even with his missed games, unless he has some degenerative issue in his shoulder/arm he’s the SS of the next decade roughly no questions asked

decade seems a bit much

not even to mention the position being discussed and the plantar fasciitis which doesn't really get better

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