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Owen CaissieMoises BallesterosJaxon WigginsKevin AlcantaraJefferson RojasEthan ConradJonathon LongJosiah HartshornCristian HernandezJames TriantosPedro RamirezBrandon BirdsellKane KepleyAngel CepedaCole MathisJuan CabadaErian RodriguezConnor NolandJostin FlorentinoTyler Schlaffer

Owen CaissieMoises BallesterosJefferson RojasKevin AlcantaraJaxon WigginsJonathon LongEthan ConradBrandon BirdsellWill SandersJames TriantosPedro RamirezChristian FranklinConnor NolandRyan GallagherCristian HernandezKane KepleyJosiah HartshornJuan CabadaNazier MuleRonny Cruz

Moises BallesterosKevin AlcantaraMatt ShawCade HortonOwen CaissieJames TriantosBrandon BirdsellJaxon WigginsJonathon LongCristian HernandezJefferson RojasIvan BrethowrNazier MuleDrew GrayJuan TomasRonny CruzDerniche ValdezYahil MelendezChristian FranklinCole Mathis

Cade HortonPete Crow-ArmstrongOwen CaissieMatt ShawMoises BallesterosKevin AlcantaraBen BrownJefferson RojasJames TriantosPedro RamirezJaxon WigginsDerniche ValdezFernando CruzAlexander CanarioDrew GrayChristian FranklinLuis VazquezNazier MulePablo AliendoBrandon Birdsell

Cade HortonPete Crow-ArmstrongMatt ShawMichael BuschOwen CaissieKevin AlcantaraJordan WicksJefferson RojasMoises BallesterosBen BrownJames TriantosAlexander CanarioMatt MervisLuke LittleBJ Murray JrMichael AriasDrew GrayLuis VazquezJaxon WigginsBrennen Davis

Adding another reliever that can close (through signing or trade) pushes everyone down a spot...along with a dominant Luke Little and the bullpen would look a lot better.

I think it's likely that we may see some minor trades to try and recoup some sort of value if possible or include these guys as "pot sweeteners" in larger deals.

C: Yan Gomes ($6.00M) 1B: Cody Bellinger ($0.77M) 2B: Nico Hoerner ($11.67M) 3B: Nick Madrigal ($1.90M) SS: Dansby Swanson ($26.00M) LF: Ian Happ ($21.00M) CF: Pete Crow-Armstrong ($0.77M) RF: Seiya Suzuki ($21.00M) DH: Christopher Morel ($0.77M) 4th OF: Mike Tauchman ($2.00M) Utility: Patrick Wisdom ($2.90M) Utility: Miles Mastrobuoni ($0.77M) Backup C: Miguel Amaya ($0.77M) SP1: Justin Steele ($4.10M) SP2: Kyle Hendricks ($16.00M) SP3: Jameson Taillon ($18.00M) SP4: Javier Assad ($0.77M) RP: Adbert Alzolay ($2.50M) RP: Mark Leiter Jr ($1.60M) RP: Drew Smyly ($10.50M) RP: Julian Merryweather ($1.30M) RP: Hayden Wesneski ($0.77M) RP: Codi Heuer ($0.77M) Payroll is 27.32% under budget

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C: Yan Gomes ($6.00M) 1B: Cody Bellinger ($20.00M) 2B: Nico Hoerner ($11.67M) 3B: Jeimer Candelario ($11.00M) SS: Dansby Swanson ($26.00M) LF: Ian Happ ($21.00M) CF: Pete Crow-Armstrong ($0.77M) RF: Seiya Suzuki ($21.00M) DH: Christopher Morel ($0.77M) 4th OF: Mike Tauchman ($2.00M) Utility: Patrick Wisdom ($2.90M) Utility: Miles Mastrobuoni ($0.77M) Backup C: Miguel Amaya ($0.77M) SP1: Justin Steele ($4.10M) SP2: Kyle Hendricks ($16.00M) SP3: Jameson Taillon ($18.00M) SP4: Javier Assad ($0.77M) RP: Adbert Alzolay ($2.50M) RP: Mark Leiter Jr ($1.60M) RP: Drew Smyly ($10.50M) RP: Julian Merryweather ($1.30M) RP: Hayden Wesneski ($0.77M) RP: Codi Heuer ($0.77M) Payroll is 13.83% under budget

Cade HortonPete Crow-ArmstrongKevin AlcantaraOwen CaissieMatt ShawJordan WicksJackson FerrisMoises BallesterosAlexander CanarioBen BrownLuke LittleMatt MervisBJ Murray JrJames TriantosJefferson RojasBrennen DavisHaydn McGearyDrew GrayJaxon WigginsBrandon Birdsell

Pete Crow-Armstrong Should be roaming CF in Wrigley next year if he has a good spring.Cade Horton Still needs to build up innings, but has produced at every level so far.Kevin Alcantara Big year in 2024 if he isn't traded. Needs to show he can hit in high minors, but very high ceiling.Ben Brown Swing and miss stuff with high ceilingOwen Caissie I get the K issue, but man he can hit and super young for level. I really like his make up too. He and PCA just seem to really love the game.Matt ShawJordan Wicks 1st rounder producing at upper levels.Miguel Amaya Maybe not a prospect anymore...wish they gave him more AB at ML level.Moises Ballesteros Maybe the best pure hitter in the organizationMatt Mervis Deserves a second shot, but probably won't come until 2024Jackson Ferris Very promising start, just needs to continue building innings and refining stuff and controlAlexander Canario I have a feeling we haven't heard the last of him...maybe some AFL action? James Triantos Want to see more in game powerBrennan Davis If he doesn't come back playing well, will start to disappear from these lists.Michael Arias Can he repeat 2023 performance moving up a level in 2024?BJ Murray Jr He just keeps hitting and drawing walks. Maybe should be higherJefferson Rojas Looks promising, but can he continue to do it as he moves up levels.Haydn McGeary Will have same questions as Mervis I think. Will need to prove it at every level.Brandon Birdsell Has just been steady all yearKohl Franklin Maybe a little bias based on last 6 starts, but those starts have been awfully good (with one exception) High upside. Lack of health and innings worrisome. Could easily have gone 30+, a lot of tough decisions in the 15-20 range. Ultimately I left off some high leverage relievers for some SP upside. Next ten in no particular order: C. Hernandez (is Alexis maybe better?), Palencia, L.Little, Gallardo, L. Vazquez, P. Hodge, Aliendo, D. Valdez, D. Gray, Jaxon Wiggins.

Pete Crow-ArmstrongCade HortonBen BrownJordan WicksOwen CaissieKevin AlcantaraMatt ShawMiguel AmayaJackson FerrisMatt MervisJames TriantosAlexander CanarioMoises BallesterosBrennan DavisPorter HodgeCristian HernandezJefferson RojasKohl FranklinLuis VazquezRichard Gallardo

He's actually been pretty good lately - only given up 4 ER in his last 20 innings.

I think they may end up being buyers and sellers both. There are a lot of good but not great prospects that rule V eligible and not enough spots for them all. It would be nice to package a few and get a useful ML piece or even a high upside lottery ticket. If you can get anything for Taillon from a desperate team then do it. I think Smyly is probably gone along with bullpen guys on expiring deals. Also depends on what offers you can get for Stroman, Hendricks, etc. I don't think they sell just to sell this year unless things really start to fall apart in the next week or 2.