Yep, i think for the most part their position players are set, maybe they add another depth piece or two.
Meanwhile, they wait on Sasaki decision, and probably look to add more pitching depth for the bullpen.
I didn't realize all they would lose because of the QO made to him, so I rescind, he's definitely not an option here....
Corbin Burnes rejected the qualifying offer this offseason, which attaches him to draft pick compensation. So even if he wasn’t seeking a massive bag in free agency (we’re getting to that news in a second), the Cubs seem wholly unlikely to go there. As a reminder, because the Cubs were officially over the luxury tax last season, signing a qualified free agent would cost them their second *and* fifth-round picks in the 2025 MLB Draft (including those bonus slots), plus $1M in IFA bonus pool space.
Just saying if Suzuki is adamant about not wanting to DH, which he will be doing alot of now. Hoyer could move him to add pitching and obviously depending on cost with Alonso, he could be signed to DH and be the RH 1Bmen to go with Busch.
this being Busch second full season, who knows how that will go, if he struggles they'll have Alonso.
Telling you, he waiting on Sasaki decision.
Also, who knows, maybe if Sasaki goes elsewhere, they make an attempt for Burnes if he still available.
I think Burnes with the QO attached to him will likely have to agree or come very close to what any team interested offers.
Hoyer other options via FA if Sasaki goes elsewhere.
Morton, Verlander and Scherzer on a 1 yr deal...
Flaherty, Quantrill, Lorenzon, T.Williams if Hoyer just looking for low cost depth for BOR.
Supposedly Dodgers are interested in Suzuki, I would be ok with trading him for pitching prospects in return.
Then, they should/could look to sign Alonso for 1B/DH
Or
Maybe trade for Vlad for 1B/DH and if needed he can also play a little 3B
It usually quiet for the Holidays with transactions, so if nothing happens with them in the coming week, I can see them waiting it out til the 15th or sooner if they don't feel like he'll be coming if they do meet with him.
Im still convinced that Hoyer is waiting on a Sasaki decision before deciding on if he wants to add another SP .
Not saying the reason is money, saying Sasaki is plan A and if he don't come, then it'll be plan B of who left via FA or a trade if they're to add another starter.
To clarify why I said what I said, when the report of Arenado came out, I thought it was just coming out that he had turned down the trade prior to the Cubs trade. I didn't realize it was something that just happened.
You think they'd go with 4 lefties in rotation?
Im not that high on Luzardo as some of you are, id prefer them actually getting a guy like Burnes, I like to dream big..lol
Bellinger gone for a spot starter/ bullpen arm.
I think Luzardo an option only if they don't get Sasaki, but like I said, theyll spend on pitching, I just dont see them spending on another bat or at least spending more then 5 mil for one to just be a bench guy or a just in case Shaw struggles.