2026 Chicago Cubs MLB Draft Day 2 Thread

For those of you keeping an eye on such things, if you ignore the fact that this year's draft has the threat of a new CBA looming over everything, thereby throwing the signability of every non-college senior pick into question, the Cubs are likely set up to take one (maybe two) Wing/Hartshorn types.

3 minutes ago, Outshined_One said:

For those of you keeping an eye on such things, if you ignore the fact that this year's draft has the threat of a new CBA looming over everything, thereby throwing the signability of every non-college senior pick into question, the Cubs are likely set up to take one (maybe two) Wing/Hartshorn types.

Zumach thinks maybe one. Doesn't get the idea the Cubs saved any slot Day 1.

My guess is that the Cubs take one kinda-fun prep guy who comes in below Hartshorn/Wing between 5-10. And then their typical upside-y 11th round guy ala Zyhir Hope/Eli Lovich kind of guy. 

I presume whatever bonus baby they're saving for will come right away in round 5.  Round 11 was a spot spot historically because of the shift to non-guaranteed slot, but also the simple logistics of having an evening to work the phones and such.  Ending last night on Marrioneaux was also IMO a way to go into this break period with as much cash as possible and huddle about options.

Go into round 5 with as much cash as you can, shoot your shot, then you have rounds 6-10 to take seniors if your target ended up taking you over budget.

If they don't do anything super fun it's IMO a sign that Bailey cost an arm and a leg.