Post Count Padder
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Yeah I think Tommy cares about his image and ego/pride. Bregman could have been a fun addition but I don't think missing out should be the zenith of all these roster/spending issues. That said, I am always in favor of publicly shaming billionaires.
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Mooney: Cubs sign Justin Turner
Post Count Padder replied to Jason Ross's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
Much like Brasier, this felt like it was bound to happen if we didn't get Bregman. And honestly, it's fine. Like many have said, this improves the bench greatly and gives us a proper backup at the corners/DH, which we didn't have. Is Turner cooked? Maybe. But our output from backups last year was atrocious. It was easily worth it and makes the team better on paper. No one is expecting him to get 400 at bats. -
What do you mean OUR 30 million? PTR needs a new Leer jet and has a country to help ruin.
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Good lord that's a lot. Ok, moving on!
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The Red Sox being into a 3B is just so random to me without a trade in place. Devers is there. Casas is at 1B. Yoshida at DH. The OF is all accounted for. I guess they wanna move Casas or Yoshida but there haven't appeared to be any takers/interest. All I've heard is them trying to use Casas as a main trade piece and being hung up on.
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Padres are signing Connor Joe, who was someone I had wanted for the bench.
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Minor League Musings
Post Count Padder replied to Little Slide Rooter's topic in Cubs Minor League Talk
Doesn't even look like him from that angle. Slim Schwarber vibes. It does seem like he's always been a hard worker and he put in that effort this offseason. There's part of me that assumed he'd be used as trade bait but heck maybe they move Suzuki at some point and put Mo in at DH. -
Angels sign Moncada. One year, $5 million. Feels like something we could've done.
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Ok so at this point, if Boob's reporting is accurate, then hard no on Bregman and move on. I admit like everyone else I was excited about adding a big name to the lineup but the upgrade in terms of WAR is minimal and would cause some payroll issues. And after missing out on Alonso, I could see the Blue Jays just caving. Their 3B depth chart is Ernie Clement and Davis Schneider. Now just bolster the bench and maybe add another reliever, though after Brasier it wouldn't surprise me if this is the pen we take into camp.
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Another interesting point, if the Cubs get Bregman and keep Nico, do they have the best defensive team in the league? Gold Gloves at 3B, SS, 2B, LF, RF. CF is a sure-fire future GG. Busch played adequately at 1B and the catching tandem should be decent.
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That's possible, though I'm not sure what they'd want (I live in Philly and also root for them, when they're not playing the Cubs). I suppose they deal him for a proper CFer but them signing Kepler complicated things there. Their rotation is solid and pen should hold up (plus you're not trading Bohm for a reliever).
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Bohm and Turner and Stott with Aidan Miller a year or two away. And Schwarber occupying a DH spot. So, unlikely.
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But they re-upped Polanco, meaning they don't need to add an infielder. The Yankees are interesting. They have some intriguing guys ready to go in Cabrera and Peraza but don't seem inclined to let either take 2B/3B. Maybe Nico for Gil or Schmidt plus a prospect? Not my favorite idea but I can see the logic.
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You're killing me, Matt! He does have a Bluesky account, for people on that place.
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So the Cubs are paying roughly $12 mil for both Pressly and Brasier, instead of that 12 for one reliever. Jed squeezing all the savings he can.
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Cubs announced. Rob Z is the 40 man casualty.
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Gavin Hollowell is still occupying a spot somehow. He could be DFA'd as well. I also keep waiting for a trade to keep Workman.
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This felt inevitable. I said before, Jed has tried to get him at least once, maybe twice before. Given he was DFA'd, I kinda doubt we give up much.
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Are these your sources, Matt? That would be a somewhat complicated deal and I don't love tying up that much salary with him.
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That said, you have to believe this reaches its resolution sooner rather than later. Pitchers and catchers report in less than 2 weeks and Boras clients have not had great success holding out into ST/ the season.
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Maybe I'm missing something, why would the Red Sox want to add a 3B? Even if they move one or Devers to DH, then were does Yoshida play? Shift Duran to CF and Rafaela back to 2B?
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Offseason Top Prospect Lists
Post Count Padder replied to CaliforniaRaisin's topic in Cubs Minor League Talk
Maybe this has been brought up, but I feel like Law is a contrarian, and he enjoys being a bit of an outlier. Seems like he touts favorites a lot and has negative opinions of prospects who are generally well regarded. Then again, I don't know if his track record is any better than the norm. -
It’s the little things
Post Count Padder replied to jersey cubs fan's topic in General Baseball Talk
He's actually getting a 40-man roster spot! He's gonna hit .330 next year isn't he. -
Well there it is, take the Mets out of the Alonso/Cease discussions. Their roster is full.
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Unless Bregman truly wants to play in Chicago and hates the idea of Detroit, I just don't see how it happens. Maybe he gets a Bellinger type deal for 3 years with opt-outs and hopes he can bet on himself for more money in a year or two? And again, I'd rather have Shaw and Hoerner than Shaw and Bregman.
