Tryptamine
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They don't have to be aces, a person who I was convinced could throw 100IP of sub 5.00ERA ball would be nice.
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Just Luis Castillo was a steal, let alone the other two. 10/10 times I'll accept a SP prospect who hits 97 and is age appropriate in return for Dan Straily
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Fairly disappointed if a decent starter doesn't end up here. As of right now the Cubs are a worse team than they were just a few months ago.
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Who Are Your Favorite Deep Sleepers?
Tryptamine replied to CubsWin's topic in Cubs Minor League Talk
Tyson Miller is my #1 choice. -
Who Will Be The Cubs Next Top 25 Prospect?
Tryptamine replied to CubsWin's topic in Cubs Minor League Talk
Boring pick, but Jose Albertos. -
In no particular order 1. Jeff Bagwell 2. Larry Walker 3.Gary Sheffield 4.Tim Raines 5.Manny Ramirez 6.Ivan Rodriguez 7. Edgar Martinez 8. Barry Bonds 9. Roger Clemens 10. Curt Schilling Edgar Martinez, Sammy Sosa and Vlad Guerrero were the three I was looking at for my final spot. Sosa I felt ok bumping down because of the corked bat stuff, but I'm not sure if I feel OK moving Vlad out just because he kept playing defense which stole a lot of value from his bat as opposed to Edgar who just DH'd and didn't lose any value in the field. However, for now I'll go with Edgar with a chance to switch to Vlad later.
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I had no idea where to put this since our international threads only go through 2016, but Estanli Castillo looks like the next major talent that will be available for the Cubs to bid on in July 2018. [tweet] [/tweet]
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Comparison wise, I think it has to be Miguel Cabrera. They both have tons of pop and Miggy for the most part struck out less than 18% and while he did have an ocassional season of 13 or 15BB% he for the most part was around 9-11%.
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yeah that's next level 16 team dynasty league with 25 prospects per team otherwise I probably wouldn't spent anywhere near the time I do.
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Agreed on Zagunis and Candelario, but both Wilson and Albertos are gathering quite a following. Albertos especially considering just how little he has thrown and yet I've seen at least 3 different writers refer to his arm and potential as "special".
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The write ups on the rest of the top 10. Sorry for the incoming huge walls of text.
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What Eloy brings to the table is so much more rare in the minors right now than what Gleyber brings. Quite honestly there's a half dozen other shortstop prospects with slightly varying talents who aren't terribly far off Gleyber's level. However, if you search for guys like Eloy who have monster power and the ability to hit for average with improving plate discipline you've got Cody Bellinger and recently graduated Alex Bregman.
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He's definitely been mentioned and for good reason, but for me I don't know that I'd even bother trying to make him a starter anymore. I throw him in the pen and try and turn him into a closer.
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Right? Especially since they currently have 4 in the first 105 or so. They've got an extremely young and raw farm system too so the farm is not being made or broken by the 28th pick in the draft. After last year's draft, I'm all in favor of beefing up the farm again this offsesason. Especially when you look forward to 2 seasons from now where they'll most likely be splurging on FA at the cost of the draft once again.
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Exactly, I can't imagine Minnesota would accept either Matt Adams or Weaver as a headliner in this type of deal. They're going to be looking for either Reyes or CMart.
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Norge Ruiz signs with Oakland for 2M. I honestly can't believe none of Ruiz,Morejon or Gutierrez ended up a Cub. A year ago I was almost sure they were going to end up with two of them.
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I like Gold Gloves and I cannot lie: the Jason Heyward thread
Tryptamine replied to NOLA's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
Lowering his hands drastically like Rizzo was the first noticeable thing. Secondly, he doesn't turn his wrists over half way through the swing like he was last year. It's a much smoother and quicker swing. -
First thing I noticed to, it's an exact spot on match. I hope he has his Dad's plate coverage because watching Vladdy bat was always fun. HR possibilities from his chin to his toes.
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Yes, please. I like Musgrove more than Odorizzi right now. No doubt. If the Cubs could get Musgrove and it only cost them Happ, I'd be absolutely thrilled.
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What about McCarthy? You could likely get him for near nothing right now.
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My guess is that right now any of McCarthy,Ethier or Kazmir are free if you're willing to take on the entirety of the contract. They'd still have a deep rotation of Kershaw/Hill/Maeda/Wood/Ryu/Urias/De Leon/Stewart
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If that happens I could see Blackmon to the Cardinals for Weaver as the main piece. Supposedly the Rockies asked Toronto for Stroman in a Blackmon trade
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In 2018 the WSox could be putting out a rotation of Quintana,Giolito,Lopez,Kopech and Rodon. I don't know if I've ever seen a rotation with that much upside before.
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Joe Ross would be your safe bet, but I'd gamble on Lopez, with Giolito likely still too costly. The stuff is so filthy that even if he can't manage to hold up as a starter you've got a true dominating closer in the making.
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Cubs trading Soler to KC for Wade Davis
Tryptamine replied to Transmogrified Tiger's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
Yeah, getting a World Series win absolutely sucked utter and complete ass. Chapman's character issues aside, I was and am fine with the move that was made. I would not be a fan of trading for one year of a closer as an annual strategy, though. I'd just as soon offer a bit more for assets with more control. That said, my primary concern here is Davis' health. Pretty much this. I can get over Gleyber because they were going after the first world series. Now 6 months later we're doing the same thing and give up yet another young talented piece. What are we going to do in 2018 when we need a closer again?