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  1. Brock Beauchamp
    I'm of the opinion they should strongly consider blowing it up entirely so payroll wouldn't be an issue anyway. In most cases, I think tanking is at best a middling decision but in the case of the White Sox, I don't really see an alternative. They won't spend their way out of their recent bad decisions and their farm sure as hell isn't going to save them.
  2. Brock Beauchamp
    I really don't get what the White Sox are doing. Given their status as a franchise, may as well take a flyer on Anderson in hopes of a rebound and July trade.
  3. Brock Beauchamp
    Okay, I'm pretty close to running the page as-is with the intent of making some improvements later in the offseason or for next offseason. If you see something that needs changing, please let me know. Thanks!
  4. Brock Beauchamp
    Yeah, most local memorabilia shops have web presences. I'm not really looking for a local brick and mortar, just someone who operates locally.
  5. Brock Beauchamp
    Two more questions: 1. Are there any local memorabilia shops you'd recommend? 2. What Cubs books do you recommend?
  6. Brock Beauchamp
    I really didn’t expect this. It’s not shocking but definitely surprising.
  7. Brock Beauchamp
    I'm putting together a gift guide and the Twins have Sota Stick, who make fun Minnesota-themed apparel and are a local company run by a few guys. Is there anything similar in the Cubs sphere? I'd much rather promote a small independent company over some massive corporation.
  8. Brock Beauchamp
    True, which is part of the reason why I'm lukewarm on signing Bellinger. I won't hate it if the Cubs go that route but if I was in the big chair, I'd probably go a different direction for a few reasons.
  9. Brock Beauchamp
    What about the baseline for budget? Should I keep it at $190m or should it be higher? You can blow right by the budget with no ramifications from the tool, I'd just like to start from an agreed-upon number.
  10. Brock Beauchamp
    Thanks for the input! We only rolled this out at the last minute in 2022 and you have some good ideas, especially about dead money in trades. I'll have to think over how to handle that aspect.
  11. Brock Beauchamp
    I'm working on getting this up to speed for Monday and could use some feedback. I haven't finished the FA section yet - I will do that before Monday - but can you all take a look at the rosters and see if I've misplaced anyone or missed anyone? And if you have suggestions for internal options, please let me know! https://northsidebaseball.com/payroll-blueprint
  12. Brock Beauchamp
    Yeah, exactly. If you have up-the-middle players that can hit and play defense, there's ALWAYS room for them.
  13. Brock Beauchamp
    For sure. I'm not saying the Cubs should automatically let Bellinger walk, only that keeping PCA and Bellinger has merit.
  14. Brock Beauchamp
    Ignore me, testing software upgrade.
  15. Brock Beauchamp
    I should rephrase that: I don't think a contending team wants Bellinger in center well into his 30s. He's good there now and probably for the next couple of years but at some point, you're just going to want a mid-20s speedster back in that position.
  16. Brock Beauchamp
    I'd prefer they keep them both. I don't think Bellinger has many more decent seasons left as a dedicated center fielder. I suspect you end up wanting PCA soon anyway. Of course, it all depends on the cost-controlled pitcher we're talking about here...
  17. Brock Beauchamp
    More information about "Cubs Preparing for Bellinger Bidding to Extend Deep Into Offseason"
    The Athletic published this great piece from Sahadev Sharma, interviewing baseball personnel about Cody Bellinger and what to expect this winter. In it, they run through the ups and downs of Cody Bellinger since he won the MVP award in 2019, his later fall from grace, and his 2023 rebound with the Cubs. There's a lot to unpack, as they talk in relative detail about his successful 2023 campaign and some of the underlying metrics that still give cause for concern, such as his continued unimpressive exit velocity and hard-hit balls that led to a .319 BABIP, the highest of Bellinger's career. There's also a lot to like about Bellinger: he's still only 28 years old and his athleticism and defensive flexibility lend weight to the idea that he will age well through a long-term contract. Personally, I'm generally against paying long-term for a player based on one season of play. Yes, Bellinger had quite a track record from 2017-2019 but that drop-off, followed by underlying metric concerns, make me question committing 5+ years to him. Couple that with Bellinger's agent, Scott Boras, often taking his clients deep into the offseason in an attempt to maximize the return on a contract, and the Cubs might be taking a significant risk by holding out on other options in hopes of landing Bellinger in January or even February.
  18. Brock Beauchamp
    The Athletic published this great piece from Sahadev Sharma, interviewing baseball personnel about Cody Bellinger and what to expect this winter. In it, they run through the ups and downs of Cody Bellinger since he won the MVP award in 2019, his later fall from grace, and his 2023 rebound with the Cubs. There's a lot to unpack, as they talk in relative detail about his successful 2023 campaign and some of the underlying metrics that still give cause for concern, such as his continued unimpressive exit velocity and hard-hit balls that led to a .319 BABIP, the highest of Bellinger's career. There's also a lot to like about Bellinger: he's still only 28 years old and his athleticism and defensive flexibility lend weight to the idea that he will age well through a long-term contract. Personally, I'm generally against paying long-term for a player based on one season of play. Yes, Bellinger had quite a track record from 2017-2019 but that drop-off, followed by underlying metric concerns, make me question committing 5+ years to him. Couple that with Bellinger's agent, Scott Boras, often taking his clients deep into the offseason in an attempt to maximize the return on a contract, and the Cubs might be taking a significant risk by holding out on other options in hopes of landing Bellinger in January or even February. View full rumor
  19. Brock Beauchamp
    Same. It’s hard to get an accurate scouting report on Uwasawa but it feels like the Cubs have this area covered with Hendricks-type pitchers.
  20. Brock Beauchamp
    I'm not sure what to think of this posting. Uwasawa has announced intention to post for MLB teams this winter. The 29-year-old righty turns 30 before the 2024 season will begin and is known as a finesse pitcher, offering a fastball that sits around 91mph. Over the past three seasons, Uwasawa has pitched roughly 490 innings with an ERA right around 3.00 but his strikeout rate is well under one batter per inning. Other Japanese pitchers have posted similar numbers and later had great success in Major League Baseball (see Maeda, Kenta). Maeda came to the Dodgers for his age 28 season but, similarly to Uwasawa, offers a fastball in the low-90s and struck out well under one batter per inning in Japan. Upon arriving in the US, Maeda's numbers jumped considerably as he began striking out 9.9 batters per nine innings during his MLB career. Like many Japanese pitchers, Uwasawa has a "kitchen-sink-and-the-entire-toolshed" pitch arsenal. He throws a four-seamer, forkball, cutter, changeup, slider, and knuckle curve. Reports on the efficacy of his secondary and tertiary offerings vary. Recently, Uwasawa held a throwing session for several MLB teams and the Cubs were in attendance. View full rumor
  21. Brock Beauchamp
    More information about "Japanese Starting Pitcher Naoyuki Uwasawa Likely Coming to MLB"
    I'm not sure what to think of this posting. Uwasawa has announced intention to post for MLB teams this winter. The 29-year-old righty turns 30 before the 2024 season will begin and is known as a finesse pitcher, offering a fastball that sits around 91mph. Over the past three seasons, Uwasawa has pitched roughly 490 innings with an ERA right around 3.00 but his strikeout rate is well under one batter per inning. Other Japanese pitchers have posted similar numbers and later had great success in Major League Baseball (see Maeda, Kenta). Maeda came to the Dodgers for his age 28 season but, similarly to Uwasawa, offers a fastball in the low-90s and struck out well under one batter per inning in Japan. Upon arriving in the US, Maeda's numbers jumped considerably as he began striking out 9.9 batters per nine innings during his MLB career. Like many Japanese pitchers, Uwasawa has a "kitchen-sink-and-the-entire-toolshed" pitch arsenal. He throws a four-seamer, forkball, cutter, changeup, slider, and knuckle curve. Reports on the efficacy of his secondary and tertiary offerings vary. Recently, Uwasawa held a throwing session for several MLB teams and the Cubs were in attendance.
  22. Brock Beauchamp
    I kinda disagree on the price but agree that it will likely come down to fit. The Padres aren't going to give up in the short-term and it will ultimately come down to what Preller thinks will most help the team in a 2024-2027 window.
  23. Brock Beauchamp
    I’m not bashing Morel at all, I just think plenty other teams would jump at that price. Yankees, Dodgers, Rangers, Phillies, Astros, Mariners, maybe Mets off the top of my head. And there are some mid-market teams like the Cardinals and Twins who shouldn’t be counted out when it comes to sneaking into blockbuster deals.
  24. Brock Beauchamp
    Boy, I just don't see that being enough. I could see 10 teams happily making that trade with an equivalent player, which means that price is way off. Soto is a 5+ win player due to make about $30m on a one-year deal. Lots of teams would take that on for a single season.
  25. Brock Beauchamp
    How much was Bieber's velo down? I guess once the Guardians dropped out of contention, I stopped paying attention to what was happening over there. I know he only made a few starts at the end of the season.
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