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I dont disagree with you, I was hoping they would of let Hendricks go. I was just saying that probably why Hottovy said one starter was needed. He counting on the 3 I mentioned, Smyly and the younger guys. Maybe his 1 starter wish is a TOR type that moves Steele to 2 in the rotation.
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Cubs are probably holding tight on 6 yrs and 150 for Bellinger, maybe go up to 7/175 and hoping noone goes to 200. I'd be surprise if a team gives him the 250 he looking for
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The bullpen need my guess would be a LH and a closer. I can see why he would say 1 SP, they have Steele, Hendricks, Taillon, and a bunch of younger guys to start the season with.
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Lester and Maybe Bellinger in last 9 offseasons they have signed a guy they were linked to by the media. Why I don't get too much into rumors
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Have Hoyer/Epstein ever sign a guy that they were linked to by the media on day 1 of offseason outside of like last season with the 4 SS and they got the last one standing. Just seems like their offseason additions have been players that noone really connected to them or figured they would be in on them because of the price.
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He fits what they look for in a signing 🙄
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Just saying, The price for Bieber would have to be minimal for Jed to pull that trigger to acquire him. I doubt he is willing to give up one or two of his better prospects for him
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That true with Bellinger, have they ever acquired a QO guy recently? Bieber is a quality starter, it would have to be a low cost get for them to get a guy on his last year.
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I think for me once Bellinger is off the board and if he doesn't return, that when I'll be in the I dont care much anymore. Next would be Hoskins and then the 3 with QO attached to them in Chapman, Hader, and Snell and I'd be a bit surprise if they give up a draft pick by signing one. After those guys, there not much left that will wow me if they sign and I just dont see them giving up any of their top prospects to get back any real quality mlb player in return.
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Did they actually make one to Ohtani
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Kaplan lost his inside connection when Theo left... Seriously though, if the Cubs were front runners or have high interest in bringing Bellinger back then just make him a decent offer and see if he interested in returning. All this waiting until teams outprice what you're willing to spend on a player is stupid, you want a guy, go get him.
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You can probably start with a list of guys that can be had for minor league deals or 1-2 yr deals, that would be a long list 🙄🙄
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Is 5 mil per more if it comes to that really that big a deal, even if it for 7 over 5 yrs ? As far as Happ and Suzuki goes, trading them at the deadline or next offseason isn't a big loss IMO, either one or both might eventually be moved anyways if Caissie, Alcantara, and or Canairo show theyre ready to move up.
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For me at least, I would like to see them bring Bellinger back as yhe CFer, so PCA can get more seasoning in AAA, and when PCA is ready whether it this season or next, then they have options with Bellinger with the corner OF, 1B, and with DH.
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Something tells me they won't be seriously contending in July
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probably at the deadline, Morel could be the guy used to get a TOR pitcher that will likely become available then.
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Why do they need to trade for a young SP this offseason? They have a couple of young guys that are ready or close to it in their system now.
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Ok but getting Bellinger also means they don't need to rush PCA up in 2024 and when he is ready, Bellinger can play 1B, LF, RF, or DH in the upcoming seasons. So adding Bellinger wouldn't be blocking PCA.
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I think the BlueJays with their recent moves are pulling themselves out of any major signings.
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Then what is it ? What changed from August to October that has fans wanting to trade him now ?
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I don't know why everyone is in such a hurry to trade PCA now, he went from being the future to being trade bait in a matter of a couple months because of going hitless in 14 AB.
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Another silent night from the Cubs transaction room...
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Yoshinobu Yamamoto to...the Dodgers? Really? Again?
chibears55 replied to UMFan83's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
Dodgers better hope for no injuries and that these guys play up to their contracts.. -
I wouldn't mind them bringing back the Friday 3:05 starts. I always got a kick out of Harry and Stone talking about how they needed to get the lead for Lee Smith to come in with the Shadows ..lol
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I just saw something about How Ricketts won't be at the Convention, and the more I think about him not being there, the more I feel that the Cubs won't be adding any players of significance this offseason. I mean, why else would he back out of not being able to gloat about any new or returning (Bellinger) player of high value and recieve the praises of spending on these players. Only makes sense that he just avoiding the wrath of fans and media asking why aren't they adding to payroll to compete and take over very winnable division now ? Yep, I can see a couple of low cost/years additions to bridge the gap between the rise of some prospects.
