Even if they end up selling , he won’t be available . Braves have a solid core and can win next year . Honestly this deadline will probably be boring . I don’t think there will be any true elite players available .
Passan writes that Alcantara is the best fit for the Cubs . Only way I consider is if he comes cheap in terms of prospects . Also I would trade for a 2nd starter as well in such scenario . ( rental )
As of now Skubal is listed on the mlb app as the starter Friday against the Cubs . I thought he would go Thursday on normal rest .
Damn that’s a tough break . They will get Gore on Wednesday and Skubal Friday . If the Phillies keep Wheeler on 4 days rest looks like the Cubs will avoid him . He goes Tuesday and Sunday .
Rea will have to wear it today , because a lot of pen will probably be used tomorrow . This just isn’t a good matchup for. Rea . Lots of reds hot right now with the bats .
Cubs haven’t announced a starter for tomorrow . It’s Rea spot but I wouldn’t be surprised if they open with a lefty ( Cabrera ) ? Reds bat Friedl lead off all the time and that would turn Elly to the Rightside . Hays could possibly be out with a foot injury .
Seems like the perfect time to start a lefty and try to get 2 innings . Also coming from an off day and next Monday off as well .
Don’t care if it is 10-0 or 2-1 , they all count the same . Sweeping series is tough . This same Rockies team took a game from the mighty Yanks last weekend
I really don’t see any realistic impact arms available tbh now or at the deadline I wouldn’t give up much of anything for Alcantara . His last full season wasn’t great and he has been awful so far this year .
Brewers and Cardinals aren’t trading with the Cubs . My hope is that the Nationals talk extension with Gore and realized they aren’t signing him and decide to make a trade with 2 years of control left after this season .
Merryweather may be pitching for his roster spot , his next few outings . When Hodge comes back , way I see it it’s him or Flexen gone . Flexen gives them length when needed at the least .