muntjack

I'm sorry, this was a joke. You accidently said no Cubs made the Cubs top 20. Which would be especially bleak.

Kelly looked like he might have something there.

This is especially bleak.

Eh, I can see why a guy like Made wouldn't be in play for Detmers. The guy is having a breakout season, but there are factors that (for now) keep him from reaching that ace-tier that would fetch a top 20ish prospect. His fastball isn't great. The slider is elite, but if he loses it, it's gonna be a bad time. He's allowed 5 or more runs 5 times in his 21 starts. Taillon, for example, has 3 such starts out of 15. His xFIP is a touch better than Cabrera's this season. I would love to add Detmers this week, but I think something like Alcantara/Wiggins is plenty.

Carrigg took Miz deep.

2.1 innings into the Brewers game and Miz has struck everyone out.

It's wild considering how many position players we've seen pitch recently that Taillon is seemingly less effective than any of them.

Needed to keep working Ashcraft there, but quick inning instead.

Yeah, allowing 3HR/9 is not good.

Mo is going to hit, and I think that's probably the prevailing opinion around the league. Ayers is a massive helium guy, and I'm guessing different organizations may have wildly differing views. If the right one is bullish on him, he could be a big piece.

Ryan Skubal Weaver

Hartshorn 11 for his last 64 with 3 xbh.

He already does. PCA is at 6.3 fWAR Ohtani is at 6.0 combined fWAR There might be an actual argument for MVP.

Yes, Wacha would push Rea to the pen, but so would Skubal.

Bowden has been the worst for a long time. Besides the obvious flaws with this proposal, the Cubs do not need another #4 starter. My kingdom for an ace.