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  1. Transmogrified Tiger
    I think in general folks in the media overcorrect in having too low a cost for rentals, but the Cubs aren't getting a Top 10 overall prospect hitting well in AA for Contreras, even with a quality player like Robertson thrown in. I also don't think the Cubs are really getting fleeced in that proposal, at least in terms of the general value. Vientos is the type of player(50-100 overall, high potential but clear flaws) who does make for a more reasonable match for a half season of Contreras plus a flyer on Smith's remaining potential, and Robertson bringing a Top 10ish and Top 20 prospect doesn't feel out of place even if I might prefer different specifics. They got PCA for Baez last year. If that's the case I hope they don't trade Willson. PCA had played 6 professional games in A ball and then suffered a season ending injury, his value in July was far more equivalent to Vientos than Alvarez. But yes, I'm increasingly convinced the way forward here is extending Willson(as if 'keep the good player' needed a sales job) and probably trading Happ.
  2. Transmogrified Tiger
    I think in general folks in the media overcorrect in having too low a cost for rentals, but the Cubs aren't getting a Top 10 overall prospect hitting well in AA for Contreras, even with a quality player like Robertson thrown in. I also don't think the Cubs are really getting fleeced in that proposal, at least in terms of the general value. Vientos is the type of player(50-100 overall, high potential but clear flaws) who does make for a more reasonable match for a half season of Contreras plus a flyer on Smith's remaining potential, and Robertson bringing a Top 10ish and Top 20 prospect doesn't feel out of place even if I might prefer different specifics.
  3. Transmogrified Tiger
    The only way this made sense to me entering the season was that they valued Heyward's defense very highly, especially in CF since Happ is now a permanent LF. But with Suzuki's injury he can't be getting these reps, the RF defense/arm just isn't worth it when they clearly don't mind Ortega playing CF as well. He cannot catch up with velocity in the way a big league regular has to.
  4. Transmogrified Tiger
    Pennsylvania's Florida Man
  5. Transmogrified Tiger
    His AA performance is an odd one. Such good K/BB and only 2 HR in 22 IP, but he's not exactly giving up a bunch of seeing eye singles either, 3+ XBH allowed in 3 of his 5 starts(with one of the 2 being a 2 IP, 4 R outing). I'd probably put him more in the Swarmer bucket of being org depth unless something(luck, pitch dev, etc) keeps him from giving up XBH(like Swarmer post-covid).
  6. Transmogrified Tiger
    Mervis with a double and a HR, screw it call him up
  7. Transmogrified Tiger
    I'm not afraid to say it it is bad
  8. Transmogrified Tiger
    He's more of a 4th Ofer type. He doesn't have one tool that really stands out but he's doesn't do anything poorly either. His hit tool is probably his best asset. Defensively, he's more of a natural RFer. He's an ideal asset to fill out the btm of the roster. After watching that St. Louis series I can't help but think of Donovan when I hear that description and look at Hill's line. Donovan is an infielder and had better plate discipline and scouting pedigree(7th round pick), but it's a pretty clear image of what an excellent/uncommonly good outcome for Hill would be.
  9. Transmogrified Tiger
    Less ah so you think he'll get promoted to South Bend that quickly, that's a bold take but I respect you for it
  10. Transmogrified Tiger
    Fewer if he keeps striking out in 30+% of his PA's sir by my count his K% is 0.000%
  11. Transmogrified Tiger
    Allow me to ask a very stupid question. PCA got 38 games and 183 PA at Myrtle Beach. Myrtle Beach I believe has 81 games left in their season. Does Hernandez end the year with more or less Myrtle Beach playing time than PCA?
  12. Transmogrified Tiger
    Through yesterday afternoon he was 5 for 12 since returning from the DL, so even though I understand the irritation I think he's currently better than his season line. If he's not going to walk, not going to slug AT ALL, and not going to do anything special on defense, he pretty much HAS to go 5 for 12 to provide any value. Yes, Madrigal's performance since returning is not long term sustainable, my point is it is a noteworthy improvement and not currently the most pressing offensive problem at the moment(Heyward, Simmons, Rivas).
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    Through yesterday afternoon he was 5 for 12 since returning from the DL, so even though I understand the irritation I think he's currently better than his season line. That said, as some of those IL guys get healthy if the season line doesn't move upward I think you have to consider that as a roster necessity since you can't send down Morel at this point.
  14. Transmogrified Tiger
    they're STILL pitching Cabrera? This is hubris that a just sport would punish swiftly
  15. Transmogrified Tiger
    bold choice using the future tense
  16. Transmogrified Tiger
    Marmol has been managing his pen all weekend like he's missing a guy in the pen that he definitely is not, hopefully it bites him
  17. Transmogrified Tiger
    big big big outing from Norris
  18. Transmogrified Tiger
    lol come on man, what are these strikes all of a sudden
  19. Transmogrified Tiger
    I am going to become the joker
  20. Transmogrified Tiger
    I mean it was an accurate throw on a one hop single that Wisdom(not a speedster) couldn't leave off the bat due to the shifted infielder. Good play but honestly one that you hope every OF makes in that situation.
  21. Transmogrified Tiger
    I would assume with the off day tomorrow that a couple other guys are probably fine to go, like Effross and the lefties, but Wick/Givens/Robertson threw so many yesterday I think they have to be down.
  22. Transmogrified Tiger
    Schwindel is worse at 1B than everyone thought Schwarber was at the outfield, which is really saying something
  23. Transmogrified Tiger
    Good thinking Nico, clearly hitting the ball right on the screws isn't working, time to deploy the bloops
  24. Transmogrified Tiger
    BJ Murray's gotta be backfilling Mervis at South Bend pretty soon, he's starting to make a mockery of Myrtle Beach: 140 PA, .342/.471/.532, 19% K%, 16% BB%
  25. Transmogrified Tiger
    Scally is playing so poorly he's gonna get shoved behind Tim Ream in the LB pecking order for Qatar
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