Cubs acquire Tom Cosgrove; DFA Caleb Kilian

[UMFan83]

Ok then

 

[Jason Ross]

Makes sense all things considered. Killian ain't it and the Cubs would probably rather go to Cosgrove in a pinch than going with Killian at this stage. 

[Post Count Padder]

I liked Killian and this is disappointing but he just hasn't looked good for awhile. So the KB trade worked out for no one at all in the end.

Cosgrove was great in 2023 and terrible last year. Maybe Cubs see something. And he is a lefty that we lack on the 40 man.

[Bertz]

Despite the lack of velo the stuff models like Cosgrove quite a bit and he gets a good deal of swing and miss.

So really just the total opposite of Kilian

[UMFan83]

9 minutes ago, Post Count Padder said:

I liked Killian and this is disappointing but he just hasn't looked good for awhile. So the KB trade worked out for no one at all in the end.

Cosgrove was great in 2023 and terrible last year. Maybe Cubs see something. And he is a lefty that we lack on the 40 man.

I think it worked out fine for the Giants.  They got a goodish KB, won the division and 107 games, and didn’t have to give up anyone of value (based on how things have gone to this point). 

But yeah for the Cubs and Rockies it was not great. Outside of PCA (a notable exception) the whole tear down of the contender Cubs didn’t work out too well for the us. Though I guess getting a potential all-star caliber player for 1/2 seasons of 4 guys they weren’t going to re-sign isn’t the worst thing in the world. And if we’re including the Darvish trade maybe Caissie. 
 

edit: I’m a moron and forgot about Alcantara

Edited April 10, 2025 by UMFan83

[UMFan83]

4 minutes ago, Bertz said:

Despite the lack of velo

Ok yeah this move makes sense now 

[WhyCantWeWin]

Killian move should have been done a few years ago. This new guy has some upside 

[Jason Ross]

Cosgrove is interesting. 11 degree arm angle. Thats fun.

[Post Count Padder]

24 minutes ago, UMFan83 said:

I think it worked out fine for the Giants.  They got a goodish KB, won the division and 107 games, and didn’t have to give up anyone of value (based on how things have gone to this point). 

But yeah for the Cubs and Rockies it was not great. Outside of PCA (a notable exception) the whole tear down of the contender Cubs didn’t work out too well for the us. Though I guess getting a potential all-star caliber player for 1/2 seasons of 4 guys they weren’t going to re-sign isn’t the worst thing in the world. And if we’re including the Darvish trade maybe Caissie. 
 

edit: I’m a moron and forgot about Alcantara

And how could you forget Zach Davies smh

[Jason Ross]

10 minutes ago, Post Count Padder said:

And how could you forget Zach Davies smh

I was pretty happy not remembering Zach Davis. Thanks for ruining that.

[Stratos]

Per Savant in 2023 he was elite in hitters not being able to square him up (EV, barrels), over 51 IP, which would explain the low ERA vs high xFIP.   Looks like he has a good sweeper.  Another option for lefty RP.  Was a reverse splits guy for whatever reason despite no offspeed pitch.

[Hot Sauce]

Dare I say he could be the best Cubs lefty with the initials TG since Tom Gorzellany?

[squally1313]

16 minutes ago, Hot Sauce said:

Dare I say he could be the best Cubs lefty with the initials TG since Tom Gorzellany?

If his last name wasn't Cosgrove, you maybe could

[Hot Sauce]

18 minutes ago, squally1313 said:

If his last name wasn't Cosgrove, you maybe could

I should have had my morning coffee first. 🥲

[Stratos]

Kilian resigned to minor league deal.