Brock Beauchamp
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As the Cubs still sit on the fence of buying or selling at the trade deadline, it appears they're exploring what players they might pursue if they decide to buy. Per Bob Nightengale of USA Today, one of those targets is Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen. Should the Cubs decide to buy, this makes all the sense in the world. Jansen is a free agent at year's end, makes only $5 million this year, and is currently sporting a triple slash line of .223/.319/.397, good for a 103 OPS+. That's well above league average for the catching position. On the other hand, the Cubs have the worst catching corps in baseball and it's not close. They rank 30th in baseball with a -1.4 fWAR on the season, with their backstops hitting for an abysmal 39 wRC+. The two teams above them are the Chicago White Sox and Miami Marlins, truly company you do not want to keep in the year of 2024. -
Standings be damned, Cubs should trade for Danny Jansen
Brock Beauchamp commented on Bertz's blog entry in Chicago Cubs: Kings of the Slider?
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Matt Gelb of The Athletic reported on the Philadelphia Phillies releasing outfielder Whit Merrifield after a terrible start to the season. This leaves the Phillies with a new hole (if you can call it that on the stacked Phillies roster) to patch by the trade deadline: right-handed outfielder. While it was previously reported the Phillies were looking exclusively for center field help, Gelb reported they are now open to corner outfielders and are not averse to taking on longer contracts, even if it means they increase their already franchise-record payroll. While Ian Happ is a switch hitter, it's unlikely he fits the Phillies needs, as he's much better against right-handed pitching than he is left-handed. The Cubs also have Seiya Suzuki rostered for the next few years; he is paid $21 million this season and is under contract for $19 million in 2025 and 2026. Suzuki's defense has been... questionable... but that hasn't prevented Philadelphia from acquiring players in the past. View full rumor
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Matt Gelb of The Athletic reported on the Philadelphia Phillies releasing outfielder Whit Merrifield after a terrible start to the season. This leaves the Phillies with a new hole (if you can call it that on the stacked Phillies roster) to patch by the trade deadline: right-handed outfielder. While it was previously reported the Phillies were looking exclusively for center field help, Gelb reported they are now open to corner outfielders and are not averse to taking on longer contracts, even if it means they increase their already franchise-record payroll. While Ian Happ is a switch hitter, it's unlikely he fits the Phillies needs, as he's much better against right-handed pitching than he is left-handed. The Cubs also have Seiya Suzuki rostered for the next few years; he is paid $21 million this season and is under contract for $19 million in 2025 and 2026. Suzuki's defense has been... questionable... but that hasn't prevented Philadelphia from acquiring players in the past. -
Welcome to NSBB!
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Beat. The. Cardinals.
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Honest question: what the hell is happening in this series?
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Testing trying a new thing.
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Dare I even say it? Can the Cubs _______ the Orioles?
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The Cubs blew out the Orioles yesterday, I can comfortably say I did not see that coming. Well done. Should be a great pitching matchup tonight.
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In his recent trade rumors roundup, Bob Nightengale briefly mentions the Cubs. According to Nightengale, the Cubs are telling potential suitors that they are undecided on whether they will sell at the deadline, which means the Cubs won't move on the market early. With several players under long-term deals, it might be difficult to be aggressive sellers at the deadline but should the Cubs decide to sell, Cody Bellinger and Jameson Taillon should be appealing to many contending teams. View full rumor
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In his recent trade rumors roundup, Bob Nightengale briefly mentions the Cubs. According to Nightengale, the Cubs are telling potential suitors that they are undecided on whether they will sell at the deadline, which means the Cubs won't move on the market early. With several players under long-term deals, it might be difficult to be aggressive sellers at the deadline but should the Cubs decide to sell, Cody Bellinger and Jameson Taillon should be appealing to many contending teams. -
Happy Fourth!
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Well, at least it's a good pitching matchup.
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The Phillies. Woof.
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Yeah, an outfielder seems like a natural fit for them but Polanco might be gone after this season, they hold a $12m option on him.
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This doesn't have to be a fire sale. In fact, pulling off a firesale with this roster would be quite a feat. There are a ton of long- or mid-term assets and moving all of them would be a challenge. What Hoyer needs to do - and I think this is the point of the article - is accurately judge which players should be moved to improve the club long-term. That's not all of them. It might only be one of them, though it seems Hoyer should aim higher than that low bar. Teams can sell and compete the following season, they just need to make the right decisions and be aggressive with their choices. The Cubs have many players with value in trade and as the roster is currently constructed, they're somewhat expendable. Make the right choices, pick the right guys, and this can be an on-the-fly retool.
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Let's be upfront: this is the time of year when rumors are very squishy, sometimes intentionally. With a month remaining until the deadline, teams are neither confident in their needs nor are they willing to openly discuss which players they're pursuing. Jon Morosi, recently appearing on MLB Network, spoke about the Cubs and their likelihood of selling. He specifically mentioned middle infielder Nico Hoerner. From the clip - which isn't yet posted online - it's unclear whether Morosi is reporting that he specifically knows the Cubs are already in discussion with Seattle for Hoerner's services or that he suspects it is the case. Hoerner is a very good option for Seattle. He's signed through the 2026 season at a reasonable cost ($12 million that season) and fills a need for the Mariners, who are 26th in baseball in OPS. Hoerner's 94 OPS+ doesn't jump off the page but Seattle could certainly find a utility role for him, shuffling him between Jorge Polanco at second base and JP Crawford at short. View full rumor
