Reds (Lowder) vs Cubs (Peterson): 8/28/26, 1:20pm

[squally1313]

3 minutes ago, Irrelevant Dude said:

Of course he would take it.  Let's not play the "call Shota's bluff" game again.  Happ is not worth the QO.

Here are the free agent outfielders (without club options) listed on mlb.com:

• Arozarena: 31 yo, 143 wRC, 3.8 fWAR
• Springer: 37 yo, 103 wRC, 0.7 fWAR
• Adolis Garcia: 33 yo, 63 wRC, 0.0 fWAR
• Grisham: 29 yo, 104 wRC, 1.0 fWAR
• Castellanos: 34 yo, 51 wRC, -0.9 fWAR
• Happ: 32 yo, 111 wRC, 2.5 fWAR
• Suzuki: 32 yo, 134 wRC, 3.7 fWAR
• Varsho: 31 yo, 87 wRC, 1.2 fWAR
• Marte: just got released
• Mullins: 31 yo, 78 wRC, 1.1 fWAR
• Taylor Ward: 32 yo, 106 wRC, 1.3 fWAR
• Laureano: 31 yo, 86 wRC, 0.2 fWAR
• Lane Thomas: 30 yo, 101 wRC, 0.8 fWAR
• Refsnyder: just got released
• JJ Bleday: 28 yo, 111 wRC, 1.5 fWAR
• Austin Hays: 30 yo, 67 wRC, -0.4 fWAR

Do we really think the third best outfield free agent is going to take a QO?

[Tangled Up in Plaid]

Another NPC homer to blow the game

[chibears55]

Good ol Billy Bob....

Game tied, and the curse of the long ball continues for this team

[squally1313]

Just now, Derwood said:

There is no circle of trust anymore. Bullpen of Dooooooom

to be fair(?), Thornton was never in the circle of trust, unless someone made a terrible mistake. it was the 6th inning against 8-9-1 of a bad lineup. Thornton just sucks. 

[We Got The Whole 9]

First run Thornton allowed this month. 

[JBears79]

1 minute ago, Tangled Up in Plaid said:

Another NPC homer to blow the game

My favorite kind of homer.

[chibears55]

2 minutes ago, squally1313 said:

Here are the free agent outfielders (without club options) listed on mlb.com:

• Arozarena: 31 yo, 143 wRC, 3.8 fWAR
• Springer: 37 yo, 103 wRC, 0.7 fWAR
• Adolis Garcia: 33 yo, 63 wRC, 0.0 fWAR
• Grisham: 29 yo, 104 wRC, 1.0 fWAR
• Castellanos: 34 yo, 51 wRC, -0.9 fWAR
• Happ: 32 yo, 111 wRC, 2.5 fWAR
• Suzuki: 32 yo, 134 wRC, 3.7 fWAR
• Varsho: 31 yo, 87 wRC, 1.2 fWAR
• Marte: just got released
• Mullins: 31 yo, 78 wRC, 1.1 fWAR
• Taylor Ward: 32 yo, 106 wRC, 1.3 fWAR
• Laureano: 31 yo, 86 wRC, 0.2 fWAR
• Lane Thomas: 30 yo, 101 wRC, 0.8 fWAR
• Refsnyder: just got released
• JJ Bleday: 28 yo, 111 wRC, 1.5 fWAR
• Austin Hays: 30 yo, 67 wRC, -0.4 fWAR

Do we really think the third best outfield free agent is going to take a QO?

Knowing Hoyer, he'll offer him a 2 year deal to stay with another full NTC 🙄

[Irrelevant Dude]

Just now, chibears55 said:

Knowing Hoyer, he'll offer him a 2 year deal to stay with another full NTC 🙄

Well, I'm not opposed to a 2 year deal either at a slightly more reasonable AAV.  But I would think a 2 year deal is about the worst thing for Happ himself.  He either takes a longer term (3+) year deal, or a 1 year deal to hopefully lead into one last longer term deal.

[Soul]

Another day, another blown lead.

[Derwood]

2 minutes ago, chibears55 said:

Knowing Hoyer, he'll offer him a 2 year deal to stay with another full NTC 🙄

He has an NTC as a 10-5 player

[chibears55]

Just now, Derwood said:

He has an NTC as a 10-5 player

Forgot about that 👍

[squally1313]

2 minutes ago, chibears55 said:

Knowing Hoyer, he'll offer him a 2 year deal to stay with another full NTC 🙄

assuming it's not like, $80m....that would be fine? again, who should we put there next year. pretty sure he's a year away from getting 10 and 5 rights anyways

[Irrelevant Dude]

I see No Strikeouts McGee is back.

[mul21]

49 minutes ago, Derwood said:

I've seen some speculate that's a procedural move, probably to remove him from the 40 man

What does this mean?  They plan on bringing him back if he clears waivers?

[JHBulls]

This roster is broken. 

[JBears79]

I'm really sick of blowing leads.

[Tangled Up in Plaid]

Masterclass. Bravo

[Irrelevant Dude]

Perfect timing on that "maybe Thornton is actually good" article.

[Outshined_One]

Happ would likely take the QO, and it would be an overpay, but unless there's a young corner OF they can get through trade, the FA OF class is bleak and none of their internal options are any better, unless you sincerely think a Shaw/Ramirez/Alcantara grouping can get it done.

It's frankly the best outcome.  Let Happ come back for a year, and then hopefully by 2028 someone like Kepley or Hartshorn can take over full-time duties.

[Soul]

Alllrighty then.

 

Better things to do.  Have a good Friday evening everyone.

[squally1313]

ok thornton can go 

[chibears55]

1 minute ago, squally1313 said:

assuming it's not like, $80m....that would be fine? again, who should we put there next year. pretty sure he's a year away from getting 10 and 5 rights anyways

Problem will be in my mind, is if they bring him back on a 2-3 years deal, and bring Suzuki back , now Hoyer will probably be looking to trade the outfielders that are blocked

[ILMindState]

Have they tried not giving up HRs?

[abuck1220]

gosh with all these great relievers, what ever will the cubs do when everybody gets healthy. 

[We Got The Whole 9]

I mean Stephenson has to be just a tiny bit behind Suarez in Cubs killers. We always give up homers to this horsefeathers bum.