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2024 Other Games/Playoffs
chibears55 replied to Transmogrified Tiger's topic in General Baseball Talk
Wow, who would of thought the Tigers and Royals would not only make the playoffs but knock off the Astros and Orioles to move on to the NLDS. 3 AL Central teams in final four for the American League -
General Offseason Priorities
chibears55 replied to Transmogrified Tiger's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
Yep, they need to upgrade from Taillon with a top 3 guy in the rotation, push Taillon to 4th and then have a ST battle with the healthy young arms for 5. I'm gonna guess that they will stick with Hodge as the closer, would like to see them add a LH late innings guy . All in all I really dont see too much going on this offseason for the Cubs and Hoyer, maybe they add an offensive catcher, and a LH power bat for the bench/DH. Bellinger opting out will determine if they go out and get a multi year everyday bat or a place holder until they feel Caissie or Alcantara ready to go. -
Good interview with Hendricks, I wonder of he'll consider coaching and or managing
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So far so good, he looks good today he can also be used as trade bait
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Busch, Hoerner, Swanson, Paredes, Happ, PCA, Bellinger, Suzuki They can trade Amaya and look for an upgrade for starting Catcher. Only other spots to add offensive upgrades would be with the bench if there are no other trades made with the regulars. Why I'm thinking that Hoyer should look to add a power hitting decent LH bat that can be used to DH against some RHers. But in all reality we are likely to see the same current lineup outside of maybe Amaya, with or without Bellinger, unless trades are made which is unlikely to happen. We're just going to have to hope that Hoyer puts alot of effort in upgrading the bullpen and it depth and making sure it solid , and having one of the top starting rotation with solid depth.
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I said watch him return everyone, but add a guy who can DH and a catcher. It can be a LH bat who they can use as a DH and off the bench. I'm not saying this is 100% what I want or really feel Hoyer will do, just seems like something he would do.
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Wonder if the first big move we see next week will be Counsell letting go some or most of the coaching staff so he can bring in his guys.
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You just know Hoyer gonna return all the regular hitters, and try to extend Bellinger to get him to stay..lol He'll look to add a Catcher and a guy who can DH .
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Agree, he was only at 80 pitches, give him a chance to win the game and maybe finish it too.
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Watch the Reds score this inning now..lol
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These guys are all up there trying to put one out of the park today.
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Lol.. I mean, heck in 2016 we all kinda expected to see Rizzo, Bryant, Baez, Russell, Contreras, etc for another 10 years 😅
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In the thick of what ? They'd be out looking in over there too
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Yes, especially since a good part of that team were young and it only been 8 years since, plus they haven't been to the postseason the last 4.
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Everyone should get 1 inning tomorrow 😅
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Yea, but we needed more Patrick Wisdom 🙄
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This Cubs season was a D-minus time for me
chibears55 replied to Javy Is Still A Cub's topic in Chicago Cubs Talk
Now that they have the most losses in an MLB season, their fans need to keep their mouths shut when it comes to the Cubs. 😅 -
A 1 hour 50 minute game..lol These guys wanna end the season already
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if Hoyer trades any of these top hitting prospects, they better get players that are under contract for at least 3 years and will be a difference maker in having a deep postseason run each year. I really dont want to see these kids moved because Happ and Suzuki has no trades the next 2-3 years and along with Hoerner and Swanson being under contract, so this group of prospects that are ready are blocked and we're watching them excel for another team the next 10 years.
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I was told it won't happen 🤷♂️
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I prefer Assad in the bullpen and spot starter for 2025. They need a 3rd TOR type to go with Imanaga and Steele
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Nico
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Looks like the Phillies sobered up.. 😅
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Don't need to see anymore of Tauchman, he a 4th outfielder.
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Hoyer has claimed 2 relievers off waivers today, getting that early start for next season cheap bullpen additions 😅
